Rules & Regulations
The Club at La Torretta Lake Resort & Spa (the “Club”) is located at 600 La Torretta Blvd. Club memberships include tennis, miniature golf, pool facilities, water sports, marina, golf course, spa, resort fitness center and many food and beverage outlets as well as access to all other facilities of La Torretta Lake Resort & Spa® all as per the terms and conditions detailed below.
Owner and Management
The Club is owned and managed solely by its ownership (Owner) and management (Management) and no rights of ownership or management are conveyed to the Members in any way whatsoever.
Purpose
The purpose of the Club is to operate as a private club for the exclusive social and recreational use of its Members (as defined herein), their guests (as per the terms below) and hotel guests.
Rules and Regulations
The membership rules set forth the terms and privileges of membership in the Club and the policies and procedures under which the Club is operated. These rules are subject to change at the sole and absolute discretion of the Owner and Management. From time to time, the Owner and Management may establish and or amend the Rules and Regulations ("Rules and Regulations") for the control and operation of the Club and its facilities as well as for the conduct and attire of Members while using the Club. The Rules and Regulations shall become effective immediately upon the posting of a copy in a conspicuous place at the Club, or by posting on the Club’s website (which will be a part of La Torretta Lake Resort & Spa’s website as detailed below) or upon distribution to Club Members.
Management reserves the right, in its sole and absolute discretion, to discontinue or modify operation of any or all of the facilities; to sell or otherwise dispose of the facilities; and to make any other changes to the terms and conditions of membership or the facilities available for use by Members. Use of the facilities may be restricted or reserved from time to time as determined by Management. Such restriction or reservation shall not result in any reduction or abatement of membership dues.
Qualifications
Any person at least 21 years of age shall be eligible to apply for membership in the Club.
Selection for membership in the Club shall be in accordance with procedures, criteria, Rules and Regulations established from time to time by Owner and Management. Invitations to membership shall be extended without regard to age (once over 21 years old), race, national origin, gender, religion, sexual orientation or disability. Candidates for membership submit a completed Membership Application/Membership Contract. Management may accept or reject any invitee or applicant in its sole discretion. Owner and Management shall have the final approval of all membership applicants. Applicants and invitees who fail to gain approval may reapply for membership after a full year has lapsed.
Class of Membership
The Club will offer three levels of Memberships:
* Resort Membership
* Spa Membership
* Wine Society Membership
Resort Membership
Resort Membership offers its Members the most comprehensive access to all Club facilities. It includes access to the golf course as well as all other La Torretta Lake Resort & Spa® facilities all subject to the rules detailed below.
Spa Membership
Spa Membership offers its Members access to The Spa facilities, resort fitness, The Edge, Adventure Pointe, food and beverage outlets, miniature golf and special Member events organized for them at La Torretta Lake Resort & Spa®. All subject to the rules detailed below.
Wine Society Membership
Wine Society Members will have access to food and beverage outlets, miniature golf, The Edge, Adventure Pointe, and special Member events organized for them at La Torretta Lake Resort & Spa®. All subject to the rules detailed below.
Initiation Fee
Due to the extensive rights of access and use to La Torretta Lake Resort & Spa® Golf course afforded to Resort level Members, an initiation fee will be charged to these Members. This fee is not refundable or transferable other than as detailed below. The level of initiation fee prevailing at time of application is detailed on the application form. Initiation fee is subject to change at the absolute and sole discretion of Management. Initiation fee is solely related to the golf course privileges.
Monthly Dues and Other Charges
All membership levels will be subject to payment of monthly dues as detailed below. Monthly dues prevailing at the time of application will be detailed on the Membership Application/Membership Contract. Monthly dues are subject to change from time to time at the absolute and sole discretion of Management. Each Member shall pay monthly, in advance, the requisite dues for the Member’s classification and category of membership. The obligation to pay dues is not dependent on the availability of all the facilities or the frequency of use. Management will not reduce or suspend dues during the time when the facilities, in whole or in part, are not available. The Club account of each Member shall be due and payable upon receipt of the monthly statement. Member further agrees to pay the Club a monthly sum as Monthly Dues so long as Member maintains membership in active status. The Monthly Dues, which may vary with the type of Membership, are the basic charges to be paid for the services rendered and facilities furnished by the Club to Member. Member also agrees to pay any other charges incurred at the Club which are not clearly part of the free benefits of membership and/or for such separately priced goods and services as food, beverages, carts, spa treatments, and other resort amenities, etc.
Member shall be responsible for all applicable sales tax payable with respect to the Initiation Fee, the Monthly Dues and any other charges incurred by Member at the Club.
Membership Categories
Candidates accepted for membership are entitled to all membership privileges in the selected membership category.
- Individual Membership The applicant will be the only person on the Membership. No other person shall have access to the Club under this membership category.
- Family Membership: The term “family” shall mean the Primary Member, the Primary Member’s Spouse or Spousal Designee (as defined below) and children. The term “children” shall mean the unmarried children under the age of twenty-one (21) who reside in the Member’s permanent residence. Those persons having a right to the same privileges as the Primary Member shall be collectively referred to herein as “Member(s).”
- Senior Membership: The Primary Member must be age 65 or older to qualify for this Membership. The Spouse or Spousal Designee shall have full privileges to the Membership.
- Corporate Family/Individual Membership: A Corporate Family/Individual Membership must be held by a firm in a bona fide ongoing business. The Individual Membership will have one Member, the applicant only and the Family Membership will be Primary, Spouse and children under the age of 21.
- Non-Resident Family/Individual Membership: A Non-Resident Family/Individual Membership is available only to those whose UprimaryU residence is located outside the Designated Resident Area.
For purposes of these Rules where applicable, a Spousal Designee may be appointed in the event the spousal relationship cannot be documented by a marriage license or its equivalent under state law. The designee may not be changed more than once every eighteen (18) months.
Designated Resident Area
Resident Area is defined as Montgomery County, cities, towns, and suburbs within Montgomery County or cities outside Montgomery County but within the 35 miles radius of the resort.
Total Available Memberships
The total number of memberships issued in any classification and at any level and the membership privileges of each classification or level shall be determined by Owner and Management.
Death of Member
In the event of the Primary Member’s death, the membership shall pass to the Member’s Spouse or Spousal Designee. Memberships shall terminate upon the death of the last surviving spouse or spousal equivalent Member (or upon the dissolution, liquidation, or other ceasing to exist of a corporation or business holding a Corporate Membership).
Transfer of Resort Membership
Members who have a Resort Membership have a one-time only right to assign or transfer the membership during its term to another person in the original Member’s immediate family. Any requests for such “legacy” transfer must be either clearly provided for in the original Member’s Last Will and Testament, or, if such transfer is to be accomplished during original Member’s lifetime, a written request signed by the original Member and must be sent to the following address where it will be verified:
The Club at La Torretta Lake
600 La Torretta Boulevard
Montgomery, Texas 77356-5309
Attn: Membership Office, Membership Sales Manager
Such legacy transfer may only occur once during the term of the membership. Recipients of any legacy transfer must sign a new Membership Contract and agree to all procedures and policies, Rules & Regulations of the Club, or said transfer is invalid. Heirs and/or assigns of the original Member are not entitled to any cash value in lieu of a legacy transfer, and the Club retains the right to refuse any potential Member, whether or not they are seeking membership via a legacy transfer.
MEMBERS HAVE NO RIGHTS OF PROPERTY IN THE MEMBERSHIP AND AS SUCH NO MEMBERSHIP CAN BE SOLD OR TRANSFERRED OTHER THAN AS DETAILED ABOVE.
Divorce
In the event a membership in any level and classification is held by persons in a spousal relationship and the spousal relationship is subsequently separated or divorced, the membership shall be awarded to one spouse as set forth in a separation agreement, divorce decree, or equivalent. A membership in any level or classification is not divisible. After receipt of the written separation agreement, divorce decree, or equivalent, all rights, benefits and obligations of the membership shall be deemed to have been awarded to the spouse designated by the Court as the Member. The other spouse can apply for membership in the same manner as any new candidate for membership once the existing membership has been awarded. In the absence of a written separation agreement, divorce decree, or equivalent, or in the event the membership is not designated by the Court, the membership shall be suspended unless or until the Members provide Management with a notice, in writing, signed by both Members, instructing Management as to which Member will retain the membership. While the divorce or separation is pending, liability for all obligations under the membership will remain unchanged. If Management, in its sole discretion, determines that prospects of payment are impaired or the spouses are unable to make satisfactory temporary arrangements for the membership, Management can suspend all charging and use privileges under the membership.
Financial Responsibility
Each Member shall be legally and financially responsible for his or her acts and omissions as well as those of his or her guests.
Service Charge
Members shall acknowledge all food, beverage, merchandise and/or services rendered by signing a charge ticket with their name and Member number. All food and beverage charges are subject to applicable taxes and an automatic 20% service charge.
Delinquent Accounts
When the account of any Member of the Club remains unpaid for a period of UsixtyU (U60U) days after the billing date, Management may, by notice to the Member, suspend indefinitely the Member’s charging privileges and the use of the Club. Such notice of suspension may be included with the statement of account mailed to the Member or sent under separate cover.
Termination
Membership at all levels and classification is terminable at will by Member with at least 30 days prior written notice to the Office of Membership, Membership Sales at the address set forth herein. Owner or Management has the right to immediately terminate membership at any level or classification at any time for any reason with at least 90 days prior written notice to the Member at Member’s last known address. Member shall be responsible for any unpaid monthly dues and incidental charges through the effective date of such termination.
If Member has paid an Initiation Fee and membership is terminated Uby Owner and/or Management within 100 months of the date of the Membership Contract, said Member will be entitled to a pro-rated refund of the Initiation Fee. The Club is entitled to retain one percent (1%) of the Initiation Fee for every month the Membership Contract was in effect. (Example: if management terminates Membership Contract after 20 months, Member will be entitled to a refund of 80% of the Initiation Fee). Member is not entitled to a refund of the Initiation Fee if Member terminates the Membership Contract, or if the Membership Contract is in effect for 100 months or more. A Member will not be refunded the fee if the Membership is resigned for financial reasons.
In case Management raises the monthly dues for Resort Membership by more than twice the level of inflation, Members will have the option of terminating their membership within 30 days of receiving the notice of such new dues AND will be entitled to the partial refunding of their Initiation Fee as if the termination was initiated by Management as described above. Material adverse changes in terms, conditions and privileges benefiting Resort Members will also entitle Resort Members to a partial refund as described above.
Re-instatement of Membership
No unconditional reinstatement of membership is available. Should a Club Member choose to reinstate his or her Membership after terminating it for any reason a Member must reapply for Membership as a new member and will be subject to all Rules and Regulations for such new Members prevailing at the time of enrollment. Management is not obligated to accept reinstating Members.
Corporate Memberships
If this Membership Contract is designated as a Corporate Membership, then the membership shall be maintained in the name of the Corporation or other business entity and the rights and privileges under the membership shall be assigned to one particular active officer or employee designated by said Member Corporation, subject to the approval of the Club. The Member Corporation and the individual designee shall be jointly and severally liable for all dues and other charges incurred under the Corporate Membership. Said Member Corporation must notify Club in writing in order to change the individual designee for the Corporation. Such change cannot occur more than twice in any 12 month period.
Waiver Of Liability and Indemnification
a. Prior to engaging in any exercise program or any other activity at the Club, Member is strongly encouraged to seek and obtain the advice of a physician. Any Member, family Member, guest or other person who uses any equipment or facility of the Club, or who engages in any activity operated, organized or arranged by the Club, Udoes so at his or her own risk.
b. In consideration of the privileges described herein, each Member and guest using the facilities, equipment and amenities of the Club expressly agrees that all use of the Club’s facilities, equipment and amenities is undertaken at the sole risk of the user, and Management shall not be liable for any injuries or damages to any Member or guest. Furthermore, Member hereby agrees that Management and its affiliates, officers, directors, shareholders, agents and employees shall not be subject to and are hereby released and forever discharged from any claims or demands whatsoever for any loss or damage to Member and/or its guests, initiated by such Member and/or his guests including, without any limitation, those claims or demands resulting from acts or omissions of active or passive negligence on the part of Management or its affiliates, officers, directors, shareholders, agents or employees in connection with the use of the Club and its facilities by the Member and/or any of his or her guests. Member hereby agrees to indemnify Management should any of his or hers guests or family make any claim against Management as described above.
Miscellaneous
a. This Membership Contract does not confer upon or vest Member in any legal or equitable ownership in the property or assets of the Club.
b. This Membership Contract consists of the application, when accepted by the Membership Sales Manager on behalf of the Club, and of these Rules and Regulations, policies, and procedures of the Club, as the same shall be amended from time to time, at the sole discretion of the Club. If payment of the Initiation Fee is to be made by Member on an installment basis, the Membership Contract shall also include the Installment Agreement setting forth the terms of such payment, which the additional document is also incorporated herein by reference and made a part hereof. Member hereby acknowledges receipt of a copy of the current Rules and Regulations of the Club.
Member Special Events or Social Functions
All special Member events require advance reservations. Any reservation cancellation for a special Member event must be made 72 hours prior to the event to avoid being charged in full for the event. Should a true emergency arise to prevent the Member from attending the event within less than 72 hours, Management shall consider at its own discretion if to reduce the full payment due from the Member for the event, Members may not make reservations for other Members.
Associations
Members from time to time may form associations or groups which meet at the Club facilities and share a common interest, such common interest may or may not be related to Club facilities and activities. Management does not assume any responsibility nor accept or incur any liability for the activities of any such association or group. Each association or group may develop its own rules or policies for self-governance, provided that no association rules or policies may be contrary to or conflict with these Rules and Regulations, or the policies established by the Management. Moreover, Management reserves the right to restrict or terminate the use of the Club facilities by any association which Management determines to be contrary to the philosophy or best interests of the Club.
Personal Property
Due to the large number of guests and other persons granted access to the Club, Management cannot guarantee the security of personal property. Therefore, every person using the facilities, equipment and amenities of the Club is required to take precautions against theft and to properly secure all articles of personal property. Any storage facilities or lockers provided at the Club are offered as a convenience to Members and guests. Management does not guarantee the safety or security of the lockers or storage facilities, nor does it guarantee that any items placed therein will be secure. All items left in a locker will be removed by the end of the day and will be available to reclaim if found for a period of thirty days. After thirty days such items will be donated to an appropriate charity.
Attire
Members and guests shall be in suitable attire while on Club premises. Members are responsible for informing their guests of all Club attire guidelines. Management reserves the right to approve all attire. General rules of etiquette should be followed in addition to the following:
- Jeans are permitted in the Club House. Jeans are not permitted on the golf course or on the tennis courts.
- Shirts and shoes must be worn at all times except while in locker rooms and pool areas.
- Offensive clothing is not permitted or acceptable anywhere on Club premises.
- Swimwear is permitted in the pool area or designated spa areas only.
- Proper golf and tennis attire may be worn in all areas of the Club House.
More detailed rules regarding dress code may be found in some of the specific areas as detailed below. Management reserves the right to add and/or change dress rules and rules of etiquette from time to time.
Conduct
All Members and guests at the Club shall exercise appropriate conduct and decorum. UMembers are reminded that La Torretta Lake Resort & Spa™ is a family friendly resort. They are thus requested to make every effort to use the appropriate amount of discretion. It shall be at the discretion of Management to curtail the serving of alcoholic beverages to Members and guests at any time or for any reason. The Club strictly adheres to the laws and regulations as set out by Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission of the State of Texas. The Club reserves the right to refuse service to any person.
Posting of Notices
A general area will be designated for posting of all notices. No subscription, advertisement, petition or notices (other than Club notices) shall be posted or circulated in the Club without special permission of Management.
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted in any building of the Club. Designated, outside smoking areas (at least 25 feet away from any building) will be available for smoking.
La Torretta Lake Resort & Spa® Contact Information
Main Line 936-448-4400
Membership Department Main Line 936-582-6338
Member Directory
A Member Directory will be published on the Members Only page of La Torretta Lake Resort & Spa® website (the Site) at http://www.latorrettalakeresort.com. As a Member, you have the right to limit the amount of information listed in the Member Directory. You will have the opportunity to limit this information on the “La Torretta Lake Resort & Spa® Members Directory Form.”
Membership Numbers and Cards
Each membership will receive Member cards for each person listed on the membership with a specific Member account number. Member cards are to be carried at all times when using the Club. Cards are required when making purchases at the Club. Members may be turned away for services if a Member card is not provided. Member cards are not to be shared or given to guests. A fee will be accessed for replacement cards.
Member Communications
All communications, including but not limited to Member newsletter, Member notices, mailers and updates, will be posted on the Members Only page of the Site as well as posted in a designated area of the Club.
Member Parking
Resort Members may park in the parking next to the Golf Club House or at the designated parking lot next to the marina. Parking directly in front of the Golf Club House is prohibited. The area directly in front of the Club House may be used to drop of golf bags with no longer than a five minute wait. Spa or Wine Society Members may park at the parking lot next to the marina. Extensive valet parking services are available throughout the resort. Management reserves the right to change parking policy from time to time and for special events.
Valet Parking
Valet parking is offered to Members during valet operational hours at valet parking stands. Valet is complimentary for Resort Members.
Locker Room Services
Lockers are available on a daily basis for Resort. Items left in lockers will be removed. See Personal Property.
Mobile Phone Usage
In order to preserve the Club’s peaceful and elegant atmosphere, personal mobile phones may not be used in the Spa or Chez Roux. As an additional courtesy, ringers should be muted at all times while in the Club. Mobile phones are not permitted in locker rooms or changing areas.