M U S KO K AM E M B E R S H I PM E M B E R E V E N T S• Members Spring Fling Reception• Menu Tasting Dinners• Fa<strong>the</strong>r's Day B.B.Q Dinner• <strong>Golf</strong> & Grill Fridays• Chef Theme Nights• "Big Break" Family Night• Chef Philip's Cooking Demonstration Night• Drive-In Movie Night• Jazz Nights/Dinner• Market Marché Family Brunches• Swing Band Dinner/Dance with Vintage Menu• Men’s and Ladies Member-Guest• Mixed Member Guest• <strong>Club</strong> Championship• Thanksgiving DinnerC U L I N A R Y S E R V I C E S<strong>Bigwin</strong> <strong>Island</strong> <strong>Golf</strong> <strong>Club</strong> offers its members and guests a dining experience that mirrors <strong>the</strong> finest restaurants in <strong>the</strong> country.The Marine Dining Room is <strong>the</strong> place for elegant dining overlooking <strong>the</strong> Lake of Bays. Bring <strong>the</strong> <strong>Bigwin</strong> dining experienceto your cottage. Our culinary team offers Members of <strong>Bigwin</strong> <strong>Island</strong> <strong>Golf</strong> <strong>Club</strong> catered meals prepared at your cottage.Just right for entertaining family and friends.C O N T A C T I N F O R M A T I O NFor more information regarding<strong>Bigwin</strong> <strong>Island</strong> <strong>Golf</strong> <strong>Club</strong> please contact:Jonathan Gee, C.P.G.A. C.S.C.M.General Manager1-800-840-4036Email: jjg@bigwinislandgc.com<strong>Bigwin</strong> <strong>Island</strong> <strong>Golf</strong> <strong>Club</strong>Mailing Address: P.O. Box 5611, Huntsville, OntarioCANADA, P1H 2L5<strong>Golf</strong> <strong>Club</strong>: 705-635-2582Toll Free: 1-800-840-4036Fax: 705-635-3098Email: administration@bigwinisland.com
M U S KO K AQ. & A.Q: What is <strong>Bigwin</strong> <strong>Island</strong> <strong>Golf</strong> <strong>Club</strong>?A: The <strong>Bigwin</strong> <strong>Island</strong> golf <strong>Club</strong> (<strong>the</strong> "<strong>Club</strong>") is a member-owned private club which offers its owner members a unique opportunity to enjoy its golf & dining facilities. The <strong>Club</strong> is situated on<strong>Bigwin</strong> <strong>Island</strong> and is part of <strong>the</strong> <strong>Bigwin</strong> <strong>Island</strong> Community in Lake of Bays, Muskoka.Q: What is a member-owned club?A: In a member-owned or <strong>equity</strong> club, each member has an ownership interest in <strong>the</strong> <strong>Club</strong> similar to <strong>the</strong> ownership of stock in a corporation. Each Member will own 1/300th of <strong>the</strong>corporation. This type of club permits its Equity Members to control <strong>the</strong>ir club through <strong>the</strong> right to vote. The <strong>Club</strong> Facilities are operated and managed under <strong>the</strong> direction of aBoard of Directors ultimately elected by <strong>the</strong> members.Q: What facilities will <strong>the</strong> <strong>Club</strong> offer?A: Members, <strong>the</strong>ir families and guests will enjoy <strong>the</strong> following exceptional <strong>Club</strong> Facilities:· 18 Hole Doug Carrick Designed Course. The golf course will be <strong>the</strong> focal point of <strong>the</strong> <strong>Club</strong> and <strong>the</strong> Community. The course will be designed with tee placements that willchallenge all levels of golfers and promote a family atmosphere.· <strong>Golf</strong> practice facilities. A practice facility including a practice range, bunkers, putting greens, will provide an area where members can work on <strong>the</strong>ir games.· <strong>Club</strong>house. The clubhouse, of approximately 16,000 square feet, will be <strong>the</strong> social center for <strong>the</strong> <strong>Club</strong>. The clubhouse will feature a dining room, private porch,Members Grill, Member Deck overlooking <strong>the</strong> Lake of Bays, golf pro shop and locker rooms and separate golf cart storage and members club storage.The mixture of <strong>the</strong> clubhouse facility and great activities will develop <strong>the</strong> camaraderie that is <strong>the</strong> basis of a fine club.Q: How many Equity Memberships will be offered by <strong>the</strong> <strong>Club</strong>?A: The <strong>Club</strong> will offer 300 Equity Memberships.Q: Are Corporate Memberships available in <strong>the</strong> <strong>Club</strong>?A: The <strong>Club</strong> is dedicated to a Private Family <strong>Club</strong> and as such Corporate Memberships will not be offered.Q: Will members of my family be entitled to use my membership privileges?A: Immediate family members may use <strong>the</strong> club facilities in <strong>the</strong> same manner as <strong>the</strong> regular member, excluding golf privileges. <strong>Golf</strong> Privileges are available to immediate family membersincluding, Spouse, Intermediate children (ages 22-25), and Juniors (12-21), upon payment of <strong>the</strong> appropriate dues. Immediate family members who are not golf members may play 10rounds as a guest of <strong>the</strong> Regular Member upon payment of <strong>the</strong> guest greensfee. A member's immediate family will include <strong>the</strong> member's spouse and <strong>the</strong>ir unmarried children under <strong>the</strong>age of 25 who are living at home, attending school on a full-time basis or serving in <strong>the</strong> military. Extended family may use club facilities when accompanied by a member. They may play10 rounds within member only tee times when accompanied by <strong>the</strong> member. The extended family shall include <strong>the</strong> parents, children who do not fall within <strong>the</strong> definition of immediatefamily, grandparents, grandchildren and great-grandchildren of <strong>the</strong> member and spouse and <strong>the</strong> spouses of such family members. The <strong>Club</strong> may modify, limit or terminate this privilegeand establish such rules with respect <strong>the</strong>reto as it may determine from time to time. Extended family members may also use <strong>the</strong> <strong>Club</strong> Facilities unaccompanied by <strong>the</strong> member, inaccordance with <strong>the</strong> <strong>Club</strong>'s unaccompanied guest policies, but such use will be subject to rules and regulations applicable to guests, including any limit on <strong>the</strong> number of times anyguest may use <strong>the</strong> <strong>Club</strong> Facilities in a membership year.Q: Does <strong>the</strong> <strong>Club</strong> allow unaccompanied guests?A: Yes, <strong>the</strong> <strong>Club</strong> will allow (2) foursomes of unaccompanied guests per day. Tee times will be available during non-peak times, upon approval of <strong>the</strong> golf professional or general manager.Q: What type of family programs are offered at <strong>the</strong> <strong>Club</strong>?A: <strong>Bigwin</strong> offers a variety of programs, golf and social, for all categories of <strong>the</strong> Membership, with an emphasis on children.Q: How long is <strong>the</strong> <strong>Club</strong>s season?A: The <strong>Club</strong> operates from mid May to Mid October.Q: Will my guests be able to use <strong>the</strong> <strong>Club</strong> Facilities?A: Members are entitled to bring guests. Member’s guests are eligible to play <strong>the</strong> course 3 times as a guest of a member within Member Only times upon payment of <strong>the</strong> appropriateguest fee.Q: When does <strong>the</strong> turnover occur?A: The turnover of <strong>the</strong> <strong>Club</strong> will occur when a) 300 Memberships have been sold, or b) October 31, 2011, whichever first occurs.Q: How do I become a member of <strong>the</strong> <strong>Club</strong>?A: You must submit a fully completed and executed Prospective Member Information Statement and Membership Purchase Agreement and a check for <strong>the</strong> deposit on <strong>the</strong>required membership contribution. The balance of <strong>the</strong> membership contribution will be due as set forth in <strong>the</strong> Membership Purchase Agreement.Q: What do I have to pay in order to acquire a membership in <strong>the</strong> <strong>Club</strong>?A: Persons who are approved for membership are required to pay a membership contribution in an amount determined from time to time by <strong>the</strong> <strong>Club</strong>.The required membership contribution will be set forth in <strong>the</strong> Membership Purchase Agreement.Q: How are dues established?A: Each year <strong>the</strong> Board of Directors will determine <strong>the</strong> amount of dues to be payable on an annual basis, on or before December 1 of each year, unless o<strong>the</strong>rwisedetermined by <strong>the</strong> <strong>Club</strong> from time to time. The Board of Directors reserves <strong>the</strong> right to set <strong>the</strong> amount of dues, fees and charges to be payable by members at any leveldeemed appropriate. Dues for <strong>the</strong> 2009 season are $6,000 for <strong>the</strong> Regular Member, $3,125 for Spouse, $800 for Junior (12-21), and $3,125 for Intermediate (22-25).
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