Conduct
Behaviour and attitude
We expect everyone involved with our group to enjoy all our events. A certain amount of banter, humour and language is to be expected when time and context are appropriate and we are all expected to exercise judgement as to 'appropriate'. We insist on the following:
- You are responsible for your behaviour and attitude towards everyone involved with the group. Bad behaviour or attitude is unacceptable, so please consider how your words and actions make other people feel
- Examples of unacceptable behaviour and attitude include aggression, shouting, lies, slander, racism, bullying, harassment, contempt, incivility, malicious rumours or gossip, excessive criticism or whingeing, inappropriate or excessive bad language, wasting committee time, not respecting group rules or authority, bringing the group into disrepute, and failing to pay monies owed
- Extreme or continued bad behaviour or attitude may lead to you being banned. Chair and committee decision is final
- If you have any issues or differences with someone else please first try and resolve them in a civil manner. If need be agree to differ and/or stay apart. Behave like adults
- If you cannot resolve issues or differences with someone else then please inform the Chair in confidence. Reasonable evidence, witness or suspicion will be required for action
Expectations
- You can expect the group to offer a range of outdoor activities most weekends and for the Chair and committee to be diligent and honest with group governance
- You cannot expect a professional service as the group is run entirely by unpaid volunteers and there is never enough time to do everything
- We expect you to contribute to the group (money, events) as protocol requires and respect group rules and authority
- We expect you to make it clear to an event organiser in good time if you require a lift to an event and to make contact and arrangements with potential drivers
- We expect you to return accommodation as you found it. In hostels this will mean washing, drying and putting away any pans, crockery and cutlery you use; ensuring you have left the kitchen and lounge tidy; putting your sheet sleeping bag in the laundry bin provided; and refolding your duvet as you found it
- We expect you to communicate clearly with the event organiser and your driver if you intend to pursue different activities to them. Don't expect drivers to wait for you all Sunday afternoon. They may have other plans
- We expect you to arrive prompt and ready for drivers at agreed point and time. Make sure you pay drivers for your share of the travel costs. Offer payment and make sure it is accepted
- We expect you to pay all costs incurred on your behalf for events you indicate you want to go to. If you change your mind then let the organiser know immediately as often someone else may buy the place. It is your responsibility to maintain contact with the organiser about the event and to inform the Chair or committee in good time if communication is unclear or uncertain
- We expect you to be responsible for your own safety and to not endanger others. Make sure you have suitable clothing, food and equipment for harsh conditions, and that you are fit enough for the activity being conducted. Be aware of mountain safety protocol
- We expect you to exercise appropriate leadership if you are the event organiser. Walk leaders should consider using the leader and back stop system. The leader should stop every 15-20 minutes to let the back stop catch up. If you decide that the group should split into two because people are at different fitness levels and travelling at different speeds, then make a decision as a group to do this. Assign a leader and a back stop to each new group and ensure each has a map and compass. For more challenging or uncertain conditions, make sure somebody not going knows your intended route
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