Standards of Conduct

All persons attending H.E.A.R.T.H. sponsored activities shall abide by these Standards of Conduct.

1. Parents are responsible for their own children's conduct at HEARTH functions.  Children must be supervised by their parents or by a designated adult.

2. Modest and appropriate attire and behavior are required at all H.E.A.R.T.H. sponsored activities.

3. All H.E.A.R.T.H. members shall show respect for those in authority.

4. H.E.A.R.T.H. members are encouraged to exemplify Christian love in all interactions at H.E.A.R.T.H. activities in accordance with 1 Corinthians 13.

5. Clean up after H.E.A.R.T.H. activities is EVERYONE'S responsibility.

6. Proper respect for all personal property and public facilities shall be shown.

7. As a courtesy to others, punctuality is expected at all H.E.A.R.T.H. activities.

8. All H.E.A.R.T.H. activities are nonsmoking, nonalcoholic and drug-free events.

9. No profanity or coarse jesting is acceptable at H.E.A.R.T.H. activities.

10. H.E.A.R.T.H. activities shall not be used to facilitate dating or intimate boy - girl relationships.

11. H.E.A.R.T.H. membership is required for participation in H.E.A.R.T.H. sponsored activities, with exceptions as prescribed by the guidelines for specific activities.

12.  Parents affirm that they will strive for academic excellence in teaching all their school-aged children through age 18 or graduation from high school.  

Enforcement of Standards of Conduct

Any H.E.A.R.T.H. member that observes conduct by any individual at H.E.A.R.T.H. activities that is not consistent with these standards is requested to, in love, remind them of these standards. In the case of minors, the parents should also be advised. If such conduct persists, it should be brought to the attention of a H.E.A.R.T.H. board member. If personal harm is involved, the leadership of that activity should be notified immediately.

At the discretion of the board member, the board member may,

1. Make an additional appeal to the individual (and/or parents, in the case of a minor) to refrain from the unacceptable conduct.

2. Request the individual to leave the location of the activity.

3. Bring the conduct to the attention of the full board for action.

A quorum of the board, at a regular or specially called meeting, will determine what course of further action, if any, is necessary.