Jr MANRRS Symposium Expectations/ Code of Conduct
All Jr MANRRS members and family/friends associated with MANRRS members must respect the individual rights, safety, and property of others and adhere to this Code of Conduct. A Jr MANRRS member may be prohibited from participating in a specific event/program if the participation by the individual poses a danger to the Jr MANRRS member and/or others. The following guidelines are designed to make all Jr MANRRS events safe, meaningful, and satisfying to youth and other attending.
While Attending All MANRRS Meetings, Projects, Programs, Activities, & Events:
• Each Jr MANRRS participant is expected to attend all planned sessions, workshops, and meetings of the event, and to be in appropriate dress. Dress codes will be specific to individual events. Delegation chaperones and/or volunteers are responsible for ensuring that members participate in all aspects of the planned program activities.
• The possession and use of alcoholic beverages, tobacco products, and/or drugs (except for medications prescribed to the participant by a licensed physician) are strictly prohibited. Delegation chaperones and/or volunteers shall limit use of tobacco products to designated areas.
• Setting off fire alarms, tampering with fire extinguishing and other emergency equipment are strictly prohibited.
• Gambling of any type is strictly prohibited.
• Obscene, discriminatory, and/or inappropriate language, roughhousing, and insubordination are prohibited at all times.
• Respect toward others and facilities shall be demonstrated. Bullying, harassment of others, or destruction of property shall not be tolerated. Bullying and harassment can include the use of social media.
• Display of overly affectionate or inappropriate attention between participants is strictly prohibited.
• Technological equipment (including but not limited to cell phones, laptops, or mp3 players) shall not interfere with the program and may not be allowed in certain situations.
While Attending Overnight Conferences, Camps, & Events, The Following Will Also Apply:
• All participants are to be in their assigned area at curfew and comply with quiet hours, lights out, and other rules of the event.
• No member or volunteer may leave the grounds without the permission of the conference director or adult in charge. An adult shall accompany a Jr MANRRS member any time he/she/they leave the grounds. Adults shall notify another adult in the delegation before leaving the grounds.
• At overnight events, only Conference participants may be in sleeping areas. Lounges or common areas may be used only for working committees and social activities.
• Room service such as phone calls, food, laundry, or others shall not be permitted without chaperone permission. Any violations of this Code of Conduct shall be reported promptly to the adult in charge of the delegation/program and to the person in charge of the event. The person in charge of the event shall have the final responsibility for disciplinary action.
Failure to comply with the Code of Conduct by Jr MANRRS and family/friends associated with the Jr MANRRS participant may result in penalty, including but not limited to, the following:
• Sent home from the activity or event at his or her own expense
• Barred from participation from future Jr MANRRS events
• Assessed the cost of damages for destruction of property
• Released to nearest law enforcement authority
• Termination of Jr MANRRS membership