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HOUSE RULES
Revised April 2007
GUESTS
The guests of Club members are welcome to use our Club and its
facilities. They must sign the Guest Register at the Main Entrance of the
Clubhouse. Members must accompany their guests and are responsible for
their conduct and behavior at all times.
Members of other yacht clubs are welcome to use our Club and its
facilities upon presentation of their valid Membership Card from their Home
Club. They must sign in on the Guest Register maintained at the Main
Entrance of the Clubhouse.
ATTIRE
Bare feet and bathing suits are not allowed in any part of the
Clubhouse except the restroom facilities when entered by their respective
outside doors. Shirts must be worn in the Clubhouse at all times.
BEHAVIOR
Intoxication, vulgarity, and obscenity will NOT be tolerated
anywhere in the Clubhouse, verandah, lawns, docks, picnic area or other Club
facilities. Loud and boisterous noise will not be permitted, particularly
after midnight, out of respect for our neighbors.
SMOKING
The NERYC Clubhouse is a smoke-free facility. This rule encompasses
all interior rooms including the vestibule and the bathrooms. Designated
smoking areas are located on the patio and the area outside the Burgee
Lounge. Appropriate tobacco receptacles are provided in these designated
areas.
ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES
The dispensing of alcoholic beverages in the Clubhouse and on the
outside veranda shall be in accordance with Maryland liquor laws and is
under the strict control of the Restaurant Management, who shall have the
authority and the duty to refuse to serve any member who is deemed
intoxicated. Minors are not permitted to be served alcoholic beverages by
the Restaurant Management or any Club member or guest in the Clubhouse, the
verandah, the lawn, the dock areas, the picnic area or any other Club
facility.
FOOD AND BEVERAGES
Food and beverages served in the Clubhouse and on the outside
verandah (when the verandah is set up for outside dining or cocktails) must
be purchased from the Restaurant Management. However, members and guests
may consume food and beverages not purchased from the Restaurant Management
while on their boats, on the docks, at the picnic tables and grounds on the
lower level, at the picnic area, and on the verandah (unless it is set up
for outside dining or cocktails).
GAMES
No game playing (e.g., pool, shuffleboard, darts, table games,
cards, etc.) is permitted in the Burgee Lounge or the Commodore’s Dining
Room unless sponsored as an official Club function. Such games are
restricted to the second floor lounge area.
GARBAGE AND REFUSE
Members and guests must place all garbage, bottles, cans, and other
waste material in proper waste containers located on the Club grounds. The
movement of large items to the upper level area behind the gates and near
the dumpsters would be appreciated.
PETS
No dogs, cats or other pets are allowed in the Clubhouse except for
seeing-eye dogs and other animals specifically trained to assist handicapped
members or guests. Pets must be taken to the end of the parking lot
farthest from the Club to relieve themselves. Owners are required to clean
up and properly dispose of the debris. Should accidents happen away from
the parking lot, the owner is required to clean up the area and properly
dispose of the debris. Pets are to be under the positive control of their
owners at all times. It is the responsibility of the member to insure that
their pets do not adversely affect other pets, members, or Club functions.
Pets are to be leashed when on the upper grounds of the Club and the pier.
Unleashed pets are permitted on the beach only.
DECORATIONS
Members and guests are not permitted to change, remove or add any
decorations or memorials in the Clubhouse or on the grounds of the Club.
This includes stapling, nailing or otherwise placing items on the wall,
pillars, ceilings, grounds, etc. All requests to change, add, or remove
decorations or memorials should be submitted to the current Vice Commodore
and approved by the House Committee.
BURGEE LOUNGE
The Burgee Lounge is reserved for the exclusive use of members and
their guests. Patrons of outside functions, though sponsored by a member,
are not permitted in the Lounge. During Club functions, the bar will be
open to members and their guests, but dining service may not be available in
the Lounge. Minors are not permitted in the Lounge unless accompanied by a
responsible adult member or guest and may not sit or stand at the bar. It
is the responsibility and the duty of the Restaurant Management to enforce
these rules.
HOURS OF OPERATION
The hours of operation will be determined by the Board of Governors
in cooperation with the Restaurant Management. These hours will be posted
on the Club Bulletin Board and at the Main Entrance to the Clubhouse. No
members or guest are allowed to remain in the Clubhouse unless the Club is
officially open for business except for those conducting official Club
business. The Restaurant Management may, at their sole discretion, remain
open later but only if business warrants it. However, Restaurant Management
must then maintain an adequate staff to serve the remaining members and
guests and is responsible for properly securing the building at closing.
SEXUAL HARASSMENT POLICY
Summary (Adopted August 2003)
It is the policy of the North East River Yacht Club, Inc. (NERYC)
that no member or employee should be subjected to sexual harassment or sex
discrimination. While NERYC cannot and does not seek to regulate the
morality of its members or employees, it will use its best efforts to
provide an environment free from any hostile, oppressive, intimidating, or
offensive elements of sex discrimination. We define this as an environment
that does not interfere with the well-being of members or employees or with
the ability of employees to perform their work. While it is difficult to
define sexual harassment, examples include (but are not limited to)
unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, and other verbal,
visual, or physical conduct of a sexual nature. Such conduct will not be
tolerated or condoned and is grounds for disciplinary action up to and
including cancellation of membership or dismissal from employment.
A copy of the full policy and procedures is available, on request,
from the Club Office.
RULES FOR BOARDROOM / JUNIOR FLEET
ROOM
Junior members are allowed to use the room as a lounge area for
watching TV, games, etc. so long as the room is not needed for BOG meetings
or other scheduled uses. Adult members are responsible for their family
member’s behavior.
The room must be kept clean and neat and should be straightened up
before leaving. Games and other equipment should be properly stored when
not in use. All equipment must remain in the room.
Food and drink are permitted but dishes and trash MUST be
taken downstairs to the kitchen. The Club staff is NOT responsible
for daily maintenance of the room.
Meeting tables will be set up for scheduled meetings and can be
moved afterwards. Before moving tables, please check the calendar or ask
the staff.
ENFORCEMENT
The House Committee is responsible for insuring that these rules are
followed by all members and guests.
