I sponsored a new member. What are my responsibilities?

You are responsible for making sure the new member blends in smoothly with the club activities and has a fun time their first year.

Point them to the website and have them read the FAQ. (Of course, you've read the FAQ already haven't you?)

Make sure they read their pre-tournament emails and most importantly, respond to their Evite.

At their first tournament, introduce the new member to his playing partners and tell them about paying green fees, the tournament format and ground rules, scorecards, not posting tournament scores, etc.  Other good people to know are the Board members, particularly the tournament and handicap chairmen.

Remind them to post all other scores according to the USGA rules so that our tournaments remain fair and competitive. If they are new to the GHIN system, show them how to post and review scores.

Encourage them to help out since that's the core of our club.

Any concerns about the new member, e.g. not counting strokes, not following rules, etc., will first be directed to the sponsor who should mentor the new member before the issue goes before the Board.

Your duties to the new member last throughout their first year in the club.