Code of Conduct

The Cincinnati Curling Club (“the Association”) is a non-profit club with the following objectives:

1. To promote and offer the members a wide range of social benefits and services such as, but not limited to, various family events, happy hours, league play, practice time and internal competition, bonspiels both home and away, and external friendlies with other curling clubs.
2. To promote the Association as a social and friendly organization providing value for money to all those eligible for membership, encouraging them to join the Association.
3. To co-operate with any other club, having objectives similar to those of the Association, and formed for the purpose of fostering and promoting activities similar to the Association.
4. To raise, collect, hold and expend monies for the furtherance of any of the Association's objectives.

All members of the Association shall be bound by this Code of Conduct.

Members have a right to:

1. Be treated fairly, equally and with respect by the Association, its Board of Directors and other members.
2. Socialize in an environment free from all forms of harassment and discrimination.
3. Privacy and confidentiality concerning records, documentation and any other communication containing a member’s personal information, unless consent is otherwise provided.
4. Be informed and actively involved in all club events and offerings.
5. Voice their opinions, requirements and suggestions to the Board of Directors.

Members must:

1. Treat other members, guests, staff of venues and other patrons (where a social club function is being held) fairly, equally and with respect and courtesy.
2. Behave responsibly and ensure they conduct themselves in a manner that will not injure the reputation of the Association, its events, organizers, participants or sponsors.
3. Not physically or verbally harass others.
4. Report any inappropriate behavior of a member to the Board of Directors of the Association for action and follow up.
5. Abide by and uphold the Constitution and Code of Conduct.
6. Pay any fees in relation to an event, or offering (e.g., tickets or memberships) which that member has committed to, regardless of whether the member attends the event or not.
7. Notify the Association’s Membership Officer of any changes to address or details of dependents.

Breaches of this Code of Conduct:

1. Any member not behaving in accordance with the terms of the Code of Conduct at an event of the Association may be asked to leave the function and will not be entitled to a refund of any monies paid.
2. The inappropriate behavior of any members will be investigated, discussed and an appropriate course of action will be taken by the Board of Directors, which may include a reprimand, suspension or revocation of membership.

Cincinnati Curling Club

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