Members Handbook

MEMBERS HANDBOOK Contents MEMBERS HANDBOOK ....................................................................................................... 1 BACKGROUND ...................................................................................................................... 2 MANAGEMENT CONTROL ................................................................................................... 2 CLUB FACILITIES .................................................................................................................. 4 CATEGORIES OF MEMBERS/ENTRANCE FEE ................................................................... 6 MEMBERS’ SONS ............................................................................................................... 11 MEMBERSHIP CARDS ........................................................................................................ 11 MEMBERS DISCIPLINE....................................................................................................... 12 DRESS REGULATIONS....................................................................................................... 12 PAYMENT OF MONTHLY BILLS ......................................................................................... 13 PARKING & TRAFFIC ARRANGEMENTS ........................................................................... 14 COMPLAINTS AND SUGGESTIONS ................................................................................... 15 RECREATION / ENTERTAINMENT ..................................................................................... 15 GUEST ROOMS .................................................................................................................. 16 LIBRARY .............................................................................................................................. 18 SHOPPE .............................................................................................................................. 20 CLUB SPORTS FACILITIES ................................................................................................ 21 ANNEX 1 .............................................................................................................................. 22 ANNEX 2 .............................................................................................................................. 22 ANNEX 3 .............................................................................................................................. 23 ANNEX 4 .............................................................................................................................. 25 ANNEX: 5 ............................................................................................................................. 26 ANNEX 6 .............................................................................................................................. 28 ANNEX 7 .............................................................................................................................. 29 Page 1 of 30 BACKGROUND The Lahore Gymkhana was founded as “The Lahore and Mian Mir Institute” in 1878 in the Lawrence Gardens opposite the sprawling estate of the Governor House, the imperial symbol of power and authority of the Raj. The building of the Institute comprised mainly the Lawrence and Montgomery Halls. It aimed at providing social and intellectual recreation for the residents of Lahore and the Lahore Cantonment. The Lawrence Hall, the building facing the Mall was built in 1861-62 in memory of Sir John Laird Lawrence, the first Chief Commissioner (1853-57) and Viceroy of India (1863-69), while the Montgomery Hall facing the central avenue of the Bagh-e-Jinnah was built in 1866 to commemorate Robert Montgomery, second Lt Governor of the Punjab (1859-65) from contributions made by the native Chiefs. These Halls were nrincipal centres of festivities and social life for the elite of Lahore of the Raj era. The name of “Lahore and Mian Mir Institute” was changed to The Lahore Gymkhana on 23rd March 1906, and has thus stood since then. The premises was taken over by the Government of Punjab in 1972 and now houses the Quaid-e-Azam Library. Resultantly, the Club was moved to its present location at The Upper Mall, which was previously The Golf Club of Lahore Gymkhana spread over an area of 117 acres of land leased frcm the Punjab Government. The foundation stone of the present building was laid on 5th March 1968 by the then Chairman of Lahore Gymkhana Nawab Muzaffar Ali Qizilbash. The building was completed and occupied on 16th January 1972, the cost of which was borne by the members. The Lahore Gymkhana cricket ground and pavilions, in the Bagh-e-Jinnah, are marvels of scenic and architectural beauty. Spread over an area of 73 Kanals of land obtained from the Punjab Government on long lease, the Lahore Gymkhana cricket ground had been the venue of all domestic and international matches played at Lahore before the construction. of Gaddafi Stadium. Even now it hosts several domestic and inter-club fixtures. Watching a cricket match on a Sunday on this historical ground can be source of immense enjoyment. MANAGEMENT CONTROL The final control and ultimate authority over the affairs of the Lahore Gymkhana Club vests in the permanent members through General Meeting. The management of the Club is conducted through the Committee of Management elected at the Annual General Meeting. Any member who has, completed five years as a Permanent Member is eligible for election to the Committee. An elected member can serve on the Committee for three consecutive terms of one year each. After three consecutive terms, a member is eligible for re-election after the expiry of one year of retirement from the Committee. However, the maximum number of years/terms for which a member can be elected / appointed to the Committee is six years. The Committee, from amongst its members, elects a member to be the Chairman of the Committee. To conduct the affairs of the Club, the Committee of Management appoints sub committees and makes rules, sub-rules or bye-laws consistent with the Memorandum & Articles of Association of Lahore Gymkhana. CLUB SECRETARY AND ADMINISTRATION: Page 2 of 30 The Committee of Management appoints a Secretary of the Club for the general administration of the affairs of the Club and to give effect to the decisions of the Annual General Meeting and the meetings of the Committee of Management. Subject to overall control of the Committee, the duties of the Secretary are such as the Chairman may prescribe from time to time in that behalf. CORRESPONDENCE: All correspondence in connection with the affairs of the Club is to be addressed to: Secretary Lahore Gymkhana Shahrah-e-Quaid-e-Azam, Lahore. OFFICE TIMINGS: The Club office timings are daily from 08:30 a.m. to 05.00 p.m. with half an hour break from i to 1.30 p.m. These timings are subject to change. CLUB TIMINGS: The Club remains open all days of the week from 06:00 a.m. to 12 midnight or as amended by the Committee of Management. If any member or his guest remains on the Club premises other than the Hostel, after the closing hours except on such occasions as approved by the Committee, he shall be liable to be refused service or pay late fee as fixed by the Committee. TELEPHONES: The telephone numbers of various offices of the Club are: 5756491 5756689 SECRETARY: 111-111-231 PA TO SECRETARY: 5756690-95 EXCHANGE: 5750302 GOLF CLUB: 5750301 CRICKET: 9201012 5756697 5756795 HOSTEL: 5756492 FAX: 5756696 Page 3 of 30 MANAGER ADMIN: 5756698 MANAGER F&B: 5750305 MANAGER ACCOUNTS: 5758887 MANAGER MIS: 5878316 LIBRARIAN: 5758346 IN-CHARGE SHOPPE: 5873361 USE OF TELEPHONES: Members using any of the Club telephones are required to make payment by signing the voucher for the amount as laid down by the Committee. The calls are expected to be brief and in no case of more than three minutes duration. MOBILE PHONES: Use of mobile phone is strictly prohibited inside the Main Building and at the Golf Course. CLUB FACILITIES Club offers a wide range of facilities to its Members. Main Building of Lahore Gymkhana is fully air conditioned having a spacious lobby, a cozy sitting lounge called the Golf View Lounge with a sitting capacity of about 100 persons, banquet hall sufficient for about 100 persons, a TV lounge with 56″ TV covering cable transmission of all world programmes, a spacious and leisurely Chandni Lounge for those who prefer a little bit of seclusion, a tastefully decorated Dining Hall for 60 persons serving quality Pakistani and continental cuisine, a Shoppe, a Golf View Bar for snacks, in addition to a Family Café and Chandni Cafe for casual dining or snacks. The Club offers to its members almost all major indoor and outdoor sports facilities like Billiards and Snooker, Cards, Cricket, Golf, Gymnasium, Squash, Swimming and Tennis. The Club also has 67 Guest Rooms for the Out- station guests of Lahore Gymkhana members and members of the affiliated Clubs. A brief description of various facilities and amenities is as under: GOLF: Lahore Gymkhana takes genuine pride in its par 72 Golf Course with artfully crafted 18 holes. Arguably, one of the best and oldest golf courses in the Sub-Continent; it remains the venue of many national and international tournaments throughout the year and also facilitates practice through a floodlit Driving Range. TENNIS: The Club has nine grass and three hard courts. All the three hard courts have lighting facility where

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