Golf Cart and Gator Policy for 2009

 The PGI has adopted a policy banning private use of motorized vehicles at convention sites.  The Board grants exemptions for carts and gators used by PGI volunteer staff, or where members have received prior approval for medical reasons through Fire / Medical.

The following policy is effective as of the publication of this Bulletin, and will apply to our 2009 convention in Mason City, IA.

1)  The Board will approve the number and type of vehicles allotted to each Chairman or individual.  If your name is not on this approved list, you will not receive a cart.  Each person obtaining use of a PGI rented vehicle will take personal and financial responsibility for the vehicle by providing a valid credit card, and signing the appropriate 'Release of Liability' form.

2)  Bruce Locke, our Infrastructure Chair, has agreed to manage the cart assignments.  Each approved PGI volunteer must sign the release form, and return the cart in clean, good working condition to the Loafing Shed on or before 8:00 a.m. Saturday August 15, 2009.  Your cart will be provided with a placard allowing you to operate the cart on the PGI convention site.  This placard must be prominently displayed at all times.

3) If you have a medical condition, or some personal situation you feel requires you to have use of a golf cart or similar vehicle at the convention, you must apply to Glenn Johnson, Fire-Medical Chief, for permission.  Glenn will keep your information confidential and issue you a 'Medical Needs Certificate'.  This applies to both rented vehicles, and vehicles you plan to bring yourself such as golf carts.

After receiving approval from Fire / Med., contact Skip Miller of Miller Carts at 641-843-4132, to reserve a cart with your credit card.  Please note, you must rent your own vehicle.  Your cart will be delivered to the convention site by Friday August 7.  You will still be required to show your approved certificate to Bruce to obtain your cart, and please reserve ahead if possible, spare carts will not be available on site.

4) Every person operating a private motorized vehicle on the convention site must register with Bruce Locke.  If challenged by Safety or Security, you must have your sticker/placard in place and show, if appropriate, your medical exemption letter from Glenn Johnson.  If you are allowed to use a cart for a medical exemption, use of the cart by persons other than the one who was issued the exemption letter is not permitted.  Misuse of carts by anyone will be grounds for revocation of permission to use the cart and/or more significant penalties such as the Board may approve.

5) No one under 18 may operate a motorized vehicle on the PGI convention grounds unless specifically exempted by the Board (e.g. to help a disabled parent, etc.).

6) This policy does not apply to vehicles operated by venue employees and staff.