Code of Conduct

All members of the Beaver Valley PROBUS Club (BVPC) shall be bound by this Code of Conduct.

BVPC MEMBERS HAVE A RIGHT TO:

• Be treated fairly, equally, and with respect by BVPC members and its Management Committee.

• Socialise in an environment free from all forms of harassment and discrimination.

• Privacy and confidentiality concerning records, documentation, and any other communication containing a member’s personal information, unless consent is otherwise provided.

• Be informed and actively involved in all BVPC events and activities.

• Voice their opinions, requirements, and suggestions to the BVPC Management Committee.

BVPC MEMBERS MUST:

• Uphold the Standard Constitution for Probus Clubs.

• Follow all BVPC Bylaws.

• Treat other members, guests, staff of venues and other patrons (where a club event or activity is being held) fairly, equally, and with respect and courtesy.

• Behave responsibly and ensure they conduct themselves in a manner which will not injure the reputation of BVPC, its general meetings, events, activities, organisers, participants, or sponsors.

• Not physically or verbally harass others.

• Report any inappropriate behaviour of a member to the BVPC Management Committee for action and follow up.

• Pay any fees in relation to an event or activity (e.g. tickets or membership renewal dues) which that member has committed to, regardless of whether or not the member attends the event or activity.

• Notify BVPC Membership Chair(s) of any changes to contact information.

• Not use their membership privileges to purchase tickets to any event or activity, at a membership price, for BVPC non-members (except for parties entitled to such prices as nominated from time to time).

• If on selling a ticket to an event which the member has booked on to and paid membership rates, if the ticket is sold to a non-member, the non-member price must be paid for by the recipient of the ticket and then the difference forwarded to the club.

BREACHES OF THIS CODE OF CONDUCT:

• Any member not behaving in accordance with the terms of the Code of Conduct at an event or activity sanctioned by BVPC may be asked to leave the function and will not be entitled to a refund of any monies paid.

• The inappropriate behaviour of any members will be investigated, discussed, and an appropriate course of action will be taken by the BVPC Management Committee, which may be subject to a reprimand, suspension, or revocation of membership.