Code of conduct

Sherborne St John Social Club (“SSJSC”, “the Club”) has adopted a Code of Conduct that sets out the standards, values and behaviour expected by all members and visitors to SSJSC. 

Expected Standards of General Conduct

Members are responsible for understanding and abiding by the Club Rules.

Members and Guests should:

  • Respect the rights, dignity and worth of all participants regardless of age, race, gender, culture, or religion, and offer equal opportunity to play regardless of ability. 

  • Respect and treat all fellow members, guests, staff, and volunteers equally.

  • Respect our neighbours and all those who live nearby the Club’s property.

  • Park considerately and only in the Village Hall car park when permitted (notified via official SSJSC communication).

  • Never display or condone the use of inappropriate or abusive language, bullying, harassment, discrimination, physical violence, or conduct that may be construed as unethical. This includes all forms of communication -such as email, phone, and/or social media.  Any misconduct will be subject to the Club’s disciplinary procedures as detailed in the Club Rules.

  • Supervise children at ALL times both inside and outside the Clubhouse. (In the interest of the safety and comfort of all Club members and guests, please do not allow your children to run around the bar/lounge area or car park).

  • Pay fees for subscriptions and events promptly.

  • Not partake or induce others to partake in illicit drugs on the premises

  • Only smoke in designated areas

  • Committee Members take on roles and tasks on behalf the whole Club in volunteering and donating their time and effort to ensure that the Club runs successfully.  Please support them in a constructive way.

On-line Code of Conduct for communications via social media

Any communications made by members through social media should not bring the Club, or its members into disrepute, for example by:

1) breaching confidentiality;

2) doing anything that could be considered discriminatory, bullying, or harassment of any individual; or

3) making misrepresentations relating to SSJSC, its activities, staff or Committee.

Sanctions

Members and Guests who do not adhere to the Code of Conduct will be asked to modify their behaviour accordingly and/or may be asked to leave the Club. Any report of misconduct will be reported to and investigated by the Club Committee and dealt with in accordance with the Club Rules. 

The Management Committee reserves the right to change or amend the Code of Conduct at their discretion. All changes will be publicised to members of the Club.  

General queries about this Code of Conduct should be addressed to the Committee via ssjscinformation@gmail.com.