Code of Conduct

Key Club members, adult advisors and invited guests are expected to demonstrate behavior consistent with the high ideals of Key Club and should abide by the provisions of this Code while in attendance at any Michigan District of Key Club International event. Every member will respect the authority of the Sergeant-at-Arms Committee, Key Club Administrator and adult administrative team, and designated staff.

All registered participants must read and submit their signature below.

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These rules are effective as of the time you arrive at this event, until the time you depart. An adult chaperone for Key Club shall be a Kiwanis member, faculty member, parent, legal guardian, or person who is: in loco parentis; over the age of twenty one (21); approved by the school; and registered with and accompanying the Key Club members at the event. The adult chaperone shall be responsible for the Key Club members assigned to him/her. Ultimately, the Key Club District Administrator shall have authority for all persons in attendance.

MEMBER CODE OF CONDUCT 

Responsible Behavior 

1. All participants are expected to abide by all government laws and regulations. 
2. Members must respect the personal property of others as well as the property of any meeting or lodging facility. The placing of signs or messages on the windows of the hotel rooms is prohibited. No material may be affixed to any hotel walls. Any damage caused by a member must be paid for by that member. 
3. Members may not possess or consume any alcoholic beverages. 
4. Members may not possess or use any drugs or other controlled substance, with the exception of medication prescribed for the attendee. 
5. Members may not possess or use tobacco products. 
6. Members are expected to abstain from any activity of a sexual nature. 
7. Members are expected to not tolerate hazing or any action that creates unnecessary physical or mental discomfort, embarrassment, harassment or ridicule of others. 
8. Members may not possess weapons, firecrackers, or anything of a dangerous nature or act in any way unbecoming of a Key Clubber. 

Lodging

1. Members staying in a hotel or other lodging facility must sleep in their assigned room. 
2. Female members are not allowed in the room of any male member, and male members are not allowed in the room of any female member.
3. Male and female members may be present together in rooms when an adult chaperone is present. 
4. All members are expected to abide by a curfew beginning at midnight and lasting until 5:00 am unless otherwise specified by the hotel. No Key Clubber shall be allowed on balconies after curfew. 
5. Items within this section may be modified by the Michigan District of Key Club International Board with approval of the District Administrator. 

Dress Code 

1. All participants are expected to abide by the designated dress code for each session. 
2. “Professional” refers to dress shirt, slacks, necktie, sport or suit coat and appropriate shoes for males, and dress or suit, skirt or slacks, blouse, and appropriate shoes for females. 
3. “Business Casual” refers to slacks, collared shirt, and appropriate shoes for males, and slacks, skirt or skort, blouse or collared shirt and appropriate shoes for females. 
4. “Casual” refers to shorts or jeans, collared shirts, sweatshirts, or appropriate tee-shirts and casual footwear for males, and shorts, skirt, skort or jeans, collared shirt, sweatshirt, or appropriate tee-shirt and casual footwear for females. 
5. At no time will any clothing with inappropriate language, or graphics be allowed. Any shirts, shorts, or skirts deemed to be of inappropriate length will not be allowed. 
6. All participants are required to wear name badges for all convention events. 

Enforcement 

1. Violations of this Code will result in notification to the district administrator.  
2. Violations involving destruction of property, possession, consumption or use of alcoholic beverages or controlled substances will result in dismissal of the attendee from the event. 
3. Notification, in writing, will be made by the Michigan District of Key Club District Administrator or his representative to the school, Kiwanis sponsor and parents of any member disciplined under this section. 
   
   

MEMBER and PARENT/GUARDIAN SIGNATURES 

ADULT/CHAPERONE CODE OF CONDUCT 

1. All advisors and chaperones shall read and abide by this Adult/Chaperone Code of Conduct and the Kiwanis Youth Protection Guidelines for Adults.  
2. All adults are expected to refrain from using or being under the influence of alcoholic beverages, tobacco, and/or marijuana products, even if prescribed for medicinal use. In addition, the use and/or possession of illegal drugs or the improper/illegal use of legal drugs is prohibited. 
3. Each advisor or chaperone shall be 21 years or older and a Kiwanis member or Faculty Advisor in good standing or a parent. Chaperones to events sponsored by Key Club International or Circle-K International may be required to undergo a background check as administered by the International office.  
4. A male advisor or chaperone will not travel alone with a female student, and a female advisor or chaperone will not travel alone with a male student. At all times, adults will try to follow the “rule of three” when transporting students.  
5. A male advisor or chaperone shall not be in the room of a female student alone, and a female advisor or chaperone shall not be in room of a male student alone unless another adult or student is present. 
6. Students shall sleep in their assigned rooms for the entire conference. At no time shall a student sleep in the room with another adult unless that student is the child of the adult present. 
7. All advisors or chaperones agree to abide by the instructions and direction of the Michigan District Administrator or other designated “Lead Adult” for each specific event. Advisors or chaperones will publicly support the policies, curfews, and rules set forth by the Michigan District Administrator or Lead Adult and will not undermine the authority of those individuals.  
8. All sponsored youth members are under the supervision and protection of the advisor or chaperone. Any student photographed must have a photo release signed by the student and parent/guardian that  will be kept on file with the Michigan District Administrator. These photographs, videos, and audio recordings will be made available for use in the Wolverine Key and on the Michigan District of Key Club website for the purpose of positive promotion.  
9. Advisors or chaperones are responsible to enforce the Code of Conduct at every event and uphold the rules of behavior for all sponsored youth. Infractions of the Code of Conduct will be immediately reported to the Michigan District Administrator and/or Adult Sgt. At Arms for review and possible consequences.  

Failure to comply with the above guidelines will result in review by the Adult Administrative Team and possible consequences including but not limited to a letter of reprimand to the school principal, the sponsoring Kiwanis Club, Michigan District of Kiwanis Governor and Michigan District of Kiwanis Executive Director. The adult may also be barred from future District Key Club events.

ADULT/CHAPERONE SIGNATURE