AMERICAN LEGION POST 186
HOUSE STANDING RULES
1. Admittance to the Post: Open to ALL members of the American Legion,
the Auxiliary, and the Sons of The American
Legion Squadron 186, Canadian Legion, and the
A spouse, guest, or out of town guests, and all Sons of
the American Legion Squadron Members other than Squadron 186 and is accompanied
by an American Legion, Auxiliary or Sons of the American Legion Squadron 186
member showing a current membership card, MUST BE SIGNED IN.
MEMBERS ONLY MAY PURCHASE
DRINKS FROM BAR.
A. If a member
signs in a guest that member is totally responsible for all actions of that guest.
If the member leaves the Post
so must that guest. Only members may purchase beverages from the Bar.
B. Members are
limited to sign in five (5) guests.
C. Members that have
not paid their dues cannot be
signed in as guests or sign in a guest. That member must either pay their dues
or leave the premises.
D. A guest that is
eligible to be an American Legion member may only be signed in (3) times before
that person must join the Legion
2. Dress Standards: Members and their guests must be properly
attired at all times. Minimum standards for attire are:
A. Men;
1.
Shorts may be worn; no cut offs, but must be of mid thigh to knee length
when standing.
2. Tank Tops may not be
worn in the Legion at any time after 6PM.
3. Golf shirts, shirts
with collars, dressy type T-Shirts and pull over sweaters are appropriate.
B. Women;
1. Shorts may be worn;
no cut offs, but must be of mid thigh to knee length when standing.
2. It is not permitted
to wear tube-tops or similar attire, where the midriff is exposed.
C. Both Men and
Women;
1.
Shoes, sandals or other protective foot ware is required.
2. No
see-through attire may be worn.
3. NO shirt, shorts, or
any other attire that has obscene jesters, profane printing or writing will be
allowed and that person will required to leave the premises immediately.
4 Any item of clothing that is disrespectful to our National
Flag, another person or other national symbol is forbidden to be worn.
6. No underwear type
garments are permitted as outer clothing.
7.
Other than special events such as Post functions, swim wear is
prohibited.
8. Dress for special
functions and parties will be regulated by that committee but cannot be less than minimum standards.
SERVICE WILL BE REFUSED TO ANYONE ONE THAT DOES
NOT MEET THE MINIMUM STANDARDS AND THEY MUST VACATE THE PREMISES.
3. All Legionnaires, Auxiliary, Sons of The
American Legion and guests are expected to help keep the POST clean.
4. The employed bartender on duty shall have the
authority to enforce HOUSE RULES and may have any member removed for misconduct
or violation of House Standing Rules. The Canteen server must also write all
incidents in the Log Book. Suggestions
or criticisms of lounge or Legion operation shall be submitted in writing and
signed to the House Committee for consideration.
5. The employed bartender on
duty may refuse service to anyone that, in their
opinion, is intoxicated. They will be told by the Canteen server that they are
being refused service, offered help in getting transportation and something to
eat and then leave the premises.. If a person desires transportation that
person must leave the bar area until transportation arrives to transport him/her.
Any person giving alcohol beverages to a person that has been cut off by the
Canteen Server in charge will forfeit their remaining drinks and must leave the
premises.
A. Discussing
Legion business at the bar is strictly forbidden and the Canteen server may
refuse service to those that do.
B. No person that
acts to be or appears to be intoxicated or under the influence of drugs will be
allowed in the Post Home or on Post property.
C. Loud,
boisterous or profane language is strictly forbidden at all times. In the
judgment of the Canteen server any Member or Guest using such language will be
refused service by the Canteen server and be required to leave the premises
D. Harassing or intimidating other members or
their guests will not be tolerated and will be considered conduct unbecoming a
Legion Member.
E. All members are expected to conduct
themselves as American Legion Members.
Misconduct and violations the House Standing Rules will not be
tolerated. The employed bartender on duty is responsible for reporting all incidents to the Canteen
Manager as well as logging the incidents in the Log Book.
6. Anyone removing, damaging or destroying
property of the American Legion shall pay for the damage and face charges
before the Executive Board.
7. Cashing of checks will be limited to Post 186
members only and at the discretion of the Canteen server in charge. There is a
limit of one $50.00 check per day drawn on local banks to Post members only. Current Bank overdraft charges will be applied
for any returned check. Loaning of POST funds is forbidden. No third party
checks will be accepted. Second offender lose check cashing ability. They also lose Canteen privileges until their
outstanding check is made good with penalties.
8. The Canteen is CLOSED to POST members on their meeting night and any
joint meeting. It is also closed to the Auxiliary and the Sons-of-The American
Legion on their meeting night. Last call will be given by the bar server
fifteen (15) minutes prior to the start of that meeting. The canteen will
re-open for those members at the close of their meeting. ANY MEMBER NOT ATTENDING A REGULARLY CONVENED
MEETING OR LEAVES THE MEETING WHILE IN PROGRESS MUST LEAVE THE PREMISES.
9. No Alcoholic beverages are to be taken from
or brought into the Post at any time. No food or beverages shall be brought
into the Post when the kitchen is open unless approved by the Commander.
Special occasions, i.e. memorial services, holidays, pot luck dinners, are
exempt from this rule.
10. Positively no
alcoholic drinks will be served to minors under twenty one (21) at any time. No
minors will be allowed to play any game of chance. Minors under 18 years of age will not be allowed
at the bar and must be seated at the tables and supervised at all times.
11. Anyone under the
age of eighteen (18) will not be allowed to play any amusement machines.
Persons under the age of eighteen (18) will not be allowed to utilize the pool
tables unless supervised by an adult and must leave, be out of, the Post at
9:00 P M. (p.m.)
12. No animals except
working/service animals will be allowed in the Post.
13. All games and
entertainment must stop at last call.
14. The Commander may
suspend any member or guest for thirty (30) days or longer (but not more than
45 days) if awaiting a Special Executive Board meeting for any violation of the
House Standing Rules or any conduct unbecoming to an American Legion Member.
The suspension of the member is immediate. The member will be notified by
15. Scheduled hours are 10:00 a.m. until Midnight, Sunday thru Thursday,
10:00 a.m. until 2:00 a.m. Friday and Saturday. Hours may be extended Sunday
thru Thursday at the discretion of the Canteen Server. Absolutely NO drinks
will be SERVED after 1:45 a.m., and ALL DRINKS AND MONIES MUST BE REMOVED FROM
THE BAR AT 2:00 a.m. The bar is secured and all patrons must leave the Post at
2:00 a.m. WITH NO EXECPTIONS!
16. Only persons
authorized by the Canteen Server or Commander will be allowed in the kitchen or
behind the bar.
17. There will be no loans of canteen funds or tabs ran at the bar at any
time. The employed bartender on duty may run Bar tabs for special functions
when approved by the Canteen Manager.
18. All members are
expected to conduct themselves as American Legion members.
Misconduct and violations the House Standing Rules will not be tolerated. The
Canteen Server is in charge and is responsible for reporting all incidents to
the Canteen Manager as well as logging the incident in the pass down log.
19. No
Fire Arms: Under no circumstances will there to be any fire arms allowed on
the premises.
20. Amending the House Rules will be done periodically by a Legion
committee of five (5) selected by the Commander. The revised House Rules shall then be
approved by the E-Board with a two thirds
majority.
21. Smoking will not be allowed at the designed table by the windows. The
smoking lamp will not be lit during the time posted on the notices of an
American Legion dinners except in the bar and the two tables in the immediate
area of the bar. After completion of a
Function or dinner the Commander or his representative may turn on the smoking
lamp. On special occasions the Commander can designate short periods when the
smoking lamp is lit or not lit.
22. Restraining
Orders: Legionnaires have the right to
remain in the Post Home regardless of who originated a Restraining Order. If
the Restraining Order involves two legionnaires then the first one to arrive in
the Post Home has the right to stay and the other must leave. A scheduled
employee has precedence over a member or guest to remain in the post.
Approved this date by the
Executive Board
29 October 2009 James
Hulce Commander