Welcome to the CRA Rules and Policies Handbook, and thank you for taking the time to review this information. 

This handbook contains the following:

• Association Bylaws

• Facility General Operating Rules

• “Not So Well Known” Policies

The Association Bylaws are intended to define how we govern our association.  The Bylaws tell us how our association is organized, what the Board of Directors is empowered to do on behalf of the membership, who is eligible to be a member, how we finance ourselves, etc.  The Bylaws can only be amended by a majority vote of members in good standing at the Annual Membership Meeting or a Special Membership Meeting. 

The Facility General Operating Rules define what is allowed and not allowed when using the facilities.  These rules can be established by both the Facility Manager and the Board of Directors.  They are put in place to assure the safe, clean, quiet enjoyment of the facilities by our members.  They are subject to change without notice as deemed appropriate by the Facility Manager and/or the Board of Directors.  Sometimes Operating Rules restate important Bylaws. 

“Not So Well Known” Policies are somewhat obscure policies that are not always in writing (until now), and are often misunderstood by members, mainly due to misinformation or inconsistent enforcement over years of operation.  They are being placed in writing here to help improve the membership’s knowledge and to obtain more consistent enforcement.  Often these policies explain or elaborate upon published General Operating Rules.  These policies are established by the Board of Directors with input from the Facility Manager.  While these policies are subject to change, they are given careful consideration before making changes. 

Since our operating rules and policies are subject to change, a copy of this handbook will be maintained on the CRA website, www.chesterrec.org.  As the number of changes becomes significant over time, revisions will be printed and provided to the membership. 

If you have any questions regarding the contents of this handbook, please ask the Facility Manager or a Board Member.  Also, please take some time to fill out the change of address/contact information, if necessary, and the comment card.