HOUSE RULES

ARTICLE I GENERAL

Section 1. Applicable Statutes and regulations

A. Statutes and licensing requirements of the state of California, the California Charitable Gaming Commission, county of Sacramento and other government agencies having jurisdiction.

B. Administrative implementation of the provisions of the Post Constitution and Bylaws by the Post Membership and/or Executive Committee.

C. Other legally approved motions and resolutions of the Post Membership, and or Executive Committee.

Section 2. Amendments

A. The Post Executive Committee shall review the House Rules at least annually and recommend changes to the Post Executive Committee.

B. Any part of the policies and procedures contained herein is subject to change without notice, except where notice is prescribed by the Post Constitution and Bylaws, or by approval of the Post Executive Committee.

Section 3. The facilities of the Post Home

A. The Post Home is for conduct of official American Legion programs and activities (meetings, veterans programs and projects, patriotic holiday observances, etc.).

B. Post fund raising activities (bingo, dances, dinners, hall rentals, etc.).

C. As a community facility for use by civic, youth and other nonprofit organizations subject to the approval of the Executive Committee.

Section 4. Conduct

A. As a social center for all members the American Legion, the American Legion is a family organization and the Club Room atmosphere will reflect a family orientation in which all members of the Legion family will be able to feel comfortable.

B. The image of the American Legion, of Post 521, and our reputation within the community is of paramount importance and requires proper conduct on the part of members, guests, and visitors. The use of the Club Area and other areas of the Post Home is a privilege and is subject to probation, suspension or revocation for conduct not in keeping with that image.

C. All provisions of the California Alcoholic Beverage Control Board (ABC) and the California Charitable Gaming Commission are to be complied with by all members, guests, and employees.

ARTICLE II Definitions

Section 1. Definitions

A. Member, as applies to the House Rules, shall mean any Legionnaire, American Legion Auxiliary, or Sons of the American Legion member in good standing of Haggin Grant Post 521. A member in good standing is defined as one who has paid his/her annual dues by 1 January of the applicable year. American Legion Riders must be a member of one of the above organizations per their by-laws.

B. Visiting member is defined as any person that is a member in good standing of any other American Legion Post or their subordinate organizations.

C. Club Room or Social Quarters is that portion of the Post Home housing the bar facilities.

D. Post Home includes all the premises and grounds utilized by Post 521, including any building (s) thereon.

E. Executive Committee is the committee elected by the Legionnaires with authority from the American Legion to oversee the operation of the Post Home.

F. Management, as applied to the House Rules, shall refer to the Operations Manager, the Bartender/ABC Manager on duty, and the Executive Committee.

G. Minor is any person declared a minor within the meaning of the California State ABC laws.

H. Guest is anyone who is not a Legionnaire member of Post 521, American Legion Auxiliary, and Sons of the American Legion or a member of any other Post, Unit or Squadron.

I. Food Service Manager is any person certified in accordance with the requirements of the Sacramento County Health Authority, and who has a valid Food Handlers Certificate. This person is responsible for enforcing the Food Service Regulations of Sacramento County.

ARTICLE III Admittance

A. Except as stated elsewhere in these House Rules, no person shall be permitted in the Club Room who is not a member in good standing in this Post, or another Post of the American Legion, American Legion Auxiliary, or the Sons of the American Legion.

B. Members entering the club area will show the ABC Manager on duty a current membership card or a receipt showing dues paid for the current year. Members who have not paid their dues to their respective organizations by January 1 may not be admitted to the club.

C. Except for guide or leader dogs, no pets are allowed within the Post Home or Club Room at any time.

D. No one under the age of 18 will be admitted to the Club Room without a parent, guardian or Responsible adult.

ARTICLE IV Guests

A. All guests will be registered in the guest register controlled by the ABC Manager on duty and located beside the front door of the bar. The number of guests registered is left to the discretion of the Operations Manager, or the ABC Manager on duty.

B. Sponsors will at all times be responsible for the conduct of their guests, and any violation of these rules by a guest will be considered a violation by the member.

C. When a guest's sponsor leaves the club area, the guest is also required to leave. Sponsors who depart for short periods (30-minutes or less) may, with ABC Manager acting as temporary sponsor, let the guest remain on premises until sponsor returns on a case-by-case basis.

D. Guests attending a private rental function are required to remain in the physical confines of the area rented for the occasion. The only exception is for transitory actions for necessities. ARTICLE V Conduct & Discipline

A. Any event or action, mechanical, electrical or behavioral that disrupts the normal operations of the Club or causes a crisis is considered an incident. Mechanical and electrical examples of these are; power failure, failure of AC/heating unit, broken or busted door locks, unsanitary conditions, and safety related issues. Some examples of behavioral misconduct are: Failure to comply with the House Rules; excessive profanity, vulgarity, overt discrimination based on race, color, religion, etc., physical violence, and possession or use of any controlled illegal substance as defined by local state and federal laws (this violation will result in an automatic suspension of one year).

B. When such conditions occur the ABC Manager on duty or persons witnessing the event should write out an Incident Report. If the matter is safety or security related the Operations Manager will be notified immediately. In-turn the Operations Manager will notify the Post Commander and/or Executive Committee member for further corrective action if appropriate. The ABC Manager on duty must ensure the written report is in detail ensuring that the "When, What, Where, and How" are clearly defined. The report must be turned into the Operations Manager or Executive Committee Member the next morning. All other non-serious incidents should be forwarded to the Executive Committee for action.

C. All complaints or suggestions concerning the Club, its management, employees, members and their guest will be in writing and presented to the Operations Manager, ABC Manager on duty, or Post Official. Complaints should be given to the General Manager, the Post Commander or an Executive Committee member only. All complaints of discrimination on the basis of gender, race, religion, etc, of misconduct should be immediately forwarded to a member of the Executive Committee. The Executive Committee will investigate written reports of violations as quickly as possible. The Executive Committee will review the situation, interview witnesses, recommend proposed corrective actions and notify the individuals involved via letter signed by the Commander with a copy to the Adjutant. This letter will identify the issues, explain the corrective action and provide instructions for an appeal.

D. The ABC Manager on duty has final authority in the operation of the club area, with respect to patrons conduct including enforcement of ABC regulations and Post 521 House Rules. The ABC Manager's authority includes refusing service or to require any member, guest or visiting member to leave the Post Home if in the judgment of the ABC Manager their conduct or behavior is unacceptable or in violation of ABC regulations or the House Rules.

E. Members and guests will not intentionally intrude in areas of the Post Home facilities in use by private rentals nor interfere with such activities in anyway.

F. The Post Home is primarily for the use of our members. However, any violation of the House Rules or Post Regulations by members or guests could result in probation, suspension, or more severe actions, ranging from one month to a lifetime, depending on the seriousness of the violation.

G. Members who have suggestions that they believe will improve how we serve our membership or to improve the Post's outreach to the surrounding community should submit it in writing and present it the ABC Manager on duty or Executive Committee.

ARTICLE VI Appeals

A. Disciplinary letter to offender will provide Instructions for appeal of Executive Committee Decisions. Upon receipt of such an appeal by the Executive Committee, arrangements will be made for Executive Committee review. The decision of the Executive Committee shall be final.

ARTICLE VII Service and Beverages

A. The ABC Manager reserves the right to refuse service to anyone. Absolutely no alcoholic beverages will be served to a minor.

B. Members, visiting members, or guests cannot bring alcoholic beverages licensed for sale from an outside source (beer and wine) into the club area.

C. Open containers of alcoholic beverages sold by Post 521 will not be carried out of the Post Home, except for the fenced-in area known as the Post grounds.

D. During patriotic observances such as; Flag Day, Independence Day, Memorial Day, and Veterans Day ceremonies, or any other day deemed appropriate by the Commander or his representative, the Club Room will be closed to all members, visiting members, and guests. The bartender on duty will clear the bar and make sure the Club Room stays vacant until the ceremony is over. ARTICLE VIII Dress Code A. The following standards of dress apply to members, visiting members and guests. Basically, any clothing deemed inappropriate by management is not permitted. This would include clothing that is overly suggestive or revealing or to be in generally bad taste. Management has the authority to refuse service and request departure from the club area anyone who is not dressed appropriately. Any outerwear with vulgar or offensive slogans is not permitted in post. These are not intended to be all-inclusive. All members and guests are expected to dress so as not to offend or embarrass any other member or guest.

Article IX Gaming & Entertainment

A. Guests 18 years and older are permitted to purchase and participate in all games. Game winners not claimed within 30 days of the close of the game become the property of Post 521.

B. The pool table and video game devices are for entertainment only and illegal gambling in any form is not permitted.

C. The jukebox and the video game machines will not be moved without permission from the owner or Executive Committee designee. The pool table will not be moved without prior approval from the ABC manager on duty or duly authorized representative of the post.

D. The volume level for the jukebox and TVs will be adjusted and controlled by management only or their designated representative. The members, not the ABC managers, will determine program selection. The manager should try to serve the interests of the majority. Another program on another TV may be viewed but the volume should be muted or adjusted.

E. If the jukebox is being played; the volume on the TV sets should be adjusted or muted. The ABC Manager on duty should heed the advice of the members and refrain from selecting viewing material that the members have little or no interest in watching. On some occasions the jukebox should be turned off so members can enjoy a specific televised event.