Consider and represent the interests of all members of the Club
Represent the needs of my portfolio while being considerate of the needs of the Club as a whole
Be respectful of my fellow Board members at all times
Act with vigilance and integrity to ensure that the Club is managed in a proper manner complying with laws and regulations and consistent with the objectives of the Club
Exercise due care, diligence, and skill
Not use the Club or my service on this Board for my own personal advantage or for the advantage of my family, friends, and supporters (refer to Conflict of Interest guidelines)
Keep Board discussions confidential unless otherwise determined by the Board
Carefully listen, consider and respect the opinions of my fellow Board members
Respect and support all majority decisions of the Board
Do nothing to violate the trust of the membership
Recognize that only the President has the authority to direct staff or management
Recognize and respect the authority of the President and his/her responsibility to lead an efficient and effective meeting
Attend all Board meetings unless prevented by good cause, be on time, and expect to stay for the duration of the meeting
Bring to the attention of the Board any issues that will have a significant impact on our Club or those we serve
Work with members of the staff, management and Board members to refer complaints to the proper level in the chain of command
As a Board member representing the Club, embody qualities of courtesy, congeniality, vitality and enthusiasm when at the Club
As a member of the Board, I will not:
Criticize fellow Board Members or their opinions outside of Board meetings
Decide how I will vote on an issue before hearing the discussion and becoming fully informed about that issue
Speak for, or on behalf of, the Club unless specifically authorized to do so
The Kew Gardens Tennis Club Board of Directors:
Will respond to any member’s written concerns or complaints within 30 days in writing
If a Board member is the subject of a complaint, said complaint will be investigated by the independent standing Board Code of Conduct Committee, comprised of up to five non-Board volunteer club members.
