As adopted by the members of T3WD extant and present the _19th_ day of _January , 2001.
As amended the 18th day of December, 2001.
As amended the 15th day of June, 2005.
Section 1. Purpose and Intent
Section 2. Officers
Section 3. Powers Reserved For the Membership As a Whole
Section 4. Membership
Section 5. Guests of Members
Section 6. Orientations
Section 7. Meetings
Section 8. Member Voting Other than Elections
Section 9. Discretion Policy / Privacy Statement
Section 10. Etiquette Statement
Section 11. Social Rules (These apply to ALL T3WD sponsored events)
Section 12. Disclaimer
Section 13. Dissolution
Section 1.01 The official name is designated as the "This Thing That We Do". It is hereinafter referred to as T3WD.
Section 1.02 T3WD is a not-for-profit social organization dedicated to providing education, support and a social network for its Members in a safe, responsible and discretion-conscious environment.
Section 1.03 T3WD pledges to support the creed: "Safe, Sane and Consensual".
Section 1.04 T3WD does not participate in political activism as an organization, but may support other organizations that have political goals.
Section 1.05 T3WD does not condone, suggest, or endorse any activity that is illegal or non-consensual.
Section 1.06
T3WD is NOT a "sex" or "swingers club" and we do NOT make personal referrals.
Section 2.01
Responsibilities of the Board of Directors
(a) The Board of
Directors shall hold the responsibility of guiding, directing, and
representing T3WD in the pursuit of it's mission, and as such, is
empowered to make all decisions necessary for the operation of T3WD,
except those specifically reserved by the Membership as a whole. (section 3 )
(b) The Board may
create committees, either standing or temporary, and appoint Members
to those committees, as it deems appropriate and necessary to the
operation
of T3WD.
(c) The Board may
bring any item to the Membership as a whole for a vote or discussion
that it deems necessary or appropriate.
(d) The Board is
authorized to make expenditures up to, and no more than four hundred
ninety-nine dollars and ninety-nine cents ($499.99). Expenditures of
five hundred dollars ($500.00) or more must be authorized by the
Members.
(e) The Board is
responsible for the running and maintenance of the T3WD and
T3WD_Announce mail lists. The President, or President’s designee
shall be the
"owner" of the lists. The other Board members, and other members
as appointed, shall be co-moderators of the lists.
(f) The Board may declare
meetings (Section 7 ) to be "Closed" or "Open".
Closed events are "Members Only", and only current, valid Members will
be eligible to attend. Open events may be attended by Guests (Section 5 ) and others at the discretion of the Board.
Section
2.02 Organization of the Board of Directors
(a) The Board of
Directors shall be made up of several elected officers, and one
non-elected
Board Member. There shall be five (5) standing Officers, with one
Member-at-Large elected for every 25 Full Members.
(b) The standing
Officers shall be: President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer,
Sergeant-At-Arms.
(c) The Board
shall have one non-elected Officer, President Emeritus. The
President Emeritus, not being an elected position, shall not be a
voting member
of the Board.
(d) Each elected Board member shall have an equal vote on the
board.
(e) Should the number
of Members-At-Large create an even number of officers, the President
shall abstain from voting, except to break a tie vote.
2.02.01
Duties of the President
The President shall:
(a) Call and conduct
all T3WD meetings, both general and executive.
(b) Act as a
responsible representative for T3WD.
(c) Appoint members to
various committees, other than the Board of Directors, with the
approval of the Board of Directors.
(d) Serve as delegate
to any conferences open to T3WD.
(e) Maintain physical
custody of all T3WD assets (i.e.; toys, furniture/play stations), or
designate someone to act as Property Custodian.
(f) Act on behalf of the Board regarding time critical decisions.
The Board must be notified in a timely manner, in no case shall
more than 24 hours pass before notification of the incident/decision is
made. The Board may, upon due consideration, override the
President's decision.
2.02.02
Duties of the Vice President
The Vice President
shall:
(a) Assist the
President in his or her duties.
(b) Assume the duties
of the President in the absence, incapacitation, or demise of the
President.
(c) Serve as
Orientation Coordinator.
2.02.03
Duties of the Secretary
The Secretary shall:
(a) Record the minutes
of each meeting, both general and executive.
(b) Provide minutes of
previous meetings for all members at the next meeting.
(c) Provide copies of
the Constitution and Bylaws to all Full and Associate Members.
(d) Conduct the
correspondence of, and for, T3WD.
2.02.04
Duties of the Treasurer
The Treasurer shall:
(a) Collect all
membership dues, and all other revenues and deposit them in the T3WD
account.
(b) Disburse funds as
approved by the Board of Directors or the general membership.
(c) Maintain proper
financial records, and give a detailed report at each Board Meeting.
(d) Notify the Board of
Directors of any delinquent dues of members.
(e) Prepare an annual
financial report to be presented to the new Board of Directors at the
Executive Meeting each September.
2.02.05
Duties of the Sergeant-at-Arms
The Sergeant-at-Arms
shall:
(a) Maintain order
during all meetings and T3WD functions.
(b) Serve as
Parliamentarian, being familiar with the Constitution, Bylaws, and
Roberts Rules of
Order.
(c) Assist the Vice
President with the orientation of prospective members.
2.02.06
Duties of the Member(s)-at-Large.
(a) Serve on the Board
of Directors as liaison for the general membership.
(b) Advise the Board on
issues pertinent to the Membership.
2.02.07
Duties of the President Emeritus
Upon the President's completion of their last elected term in office,
in good standing, he or she will become the President Emeritus.
This is to insure that there is at least some continuity and
familiarity
with the executive process between terms of office. The President
Emeritus:
(a) serves in an advisory capacity only.
(b) has no voting privilege on the Board beyond that of a regular
Member.
(c) acts as a Goodwill Ambassador for T3WD to other Scene groups in the
area.
(d) serves until the current elected President completes his/her term
in good standing, at which time the outgoing President will become the
serving President Emeritus.
2.02.08 Terms of Office
(a) The term of office
will be for one year, serving September through the following August.
(b) The President
may be elected to no more than two (2) full consecutive terms,
unless there is at least one (1) full year separating terms of office
as President.
2.02.09 Appointment of Deputies
An elected officer
(except the President) who, because of exceptional circumstances, is
unable to attend a general or executive meeting, may appoint another
Full Member to act in their behalf, as their Deputy. This Deputy may
serve in
this office for no more than three (3) months. If the Elected officer
can
not return to the office after three months, a special election will be
held to fill that vacant office.
Section 2.03 Requirements for
Eligibility for Board Members
Must be a Full Member
in good standing. This requirement may be waved for the initial
election of officers by a 2/3 majority vote of the membership upon
adoption of these by-laws.
Section 2.04 Elections to the
Board of Directors
(a) Members wishing to
run for a Board position must present a written self-nomination to
the Board of Directors before the July Executive meeting, to include
a statement of compliance with eligibility requirements.
(b) The Board shall be
elected to a one (1) year term, by a majority vote of Members to be
held at the Annual meeting each year. The Annual Meeting will be the
August
Munch.
(c) All card-holding
Full and Associate Members in attendance at this meeting are eligible
to vote.
(d) Members must be
present or have a written proxy to vote.
(e) No electronic
voting, i.e.; by e-mail, fax, or web survey is allowed.
Section 2.05 In the case of a vacancy on the Board, during the term year, the Board shall conduct a special election to fill the remainder of the term.
Section 2.06 Impeachment
of Board members.
(a) A Board member may
be impeached for a willful violation or inappropriate use of
his/her power as a Board member.
(b) Upon a written
complaint of misconduct, the Board shall form a judicial committee of
three Members. This committee shall be composed of one member selected
by the accused, one selected by the accuser, and chaired by a third
selected by the first two.
(c) The committee
shall investigate the allegation, and upon finding cause, shall present
the findings to the membership as a whole, at the next available munch,
for a vote. A 2/3 majority vote is required for impeachment.
Section 2.07 T3WD Board members are not bestowed any special considerations. (i.e.; Board members shall have the same yearly membership dues and social entry fees as other Members)
Section 3. Powers Reserved For the Membership As a Whole
Section 3.01 Adoption and amendment of the Constitution. (2/3 majority vote)
Section 3.01.01 Adoption of the Bylaws, Social Rules, and Discretion Policy and Etiquette Statement. (2/3 majority vote)
Section 3.01.02
Ratification of Amendments to the Bylaws, Social Rules, Discretion
Policy and Etiquette Statement.
(majority vote)
Section 3.02 Election of Board members. (majority vote)
Section 3.03 Set or
change the yearly and/or monthly dues.
(majority vote)
Section 3.04 Approval of expenditures of $500 or more. (majority vote)
Section 3.05 Vote on Member expulsion and Board Member impeachment. (2/3 majority vote)
Section 3.06 Authorization of T3WD to form an official relationship with another group. (2/3 majority vote)
Section 3.07 Ratification of the Dissolution of T3WD (see section 13 ) (2/3 majority vote)
Section 4.00
Non-Discrimination Policy
Membership will not be
restricted on the basis of sex, sexual or gender orientation, physical
impairment, race or religion, social or economic status, language,
culture, or nation of origin. Restrictions on the basis of age may be
made until a prospective member has reached the age of 21 years.
Section 4.01
Requirements of Membership
Membership in T3WD
shall consist of a multi-tier ladder of rights and privileges, based
upon several factors. The categories of Membership are: Full,
Associate, and Honorary.
Section 4.01.01 Full
Membership is accorded to those members
of T3WD who meet the
following criteria:
(a) Must attend at
least one Munch and one other meeting (a second munch, a Dom or sub
SIG, etc) before being eligible to become a Full Member. All members
present
and voting at time of the adoption of the Constitution and Bylaws will
be exempt from this requirement.
(b) Must be at least 21
years of age. (verified by photo ID)
(c) Annual dues, if
adopted (prorated monthly) must be current.
(d) must maintain
regular participation in T3WD activities. (i.e.; attending over
50% of group functions over the course of the year)
Section 4.01.02
Associate Membership is accorded to those members of T3WD who meet the
requirements of Full Membership, EXCEPT:
(a) because of distance
or employment or family concerns,
they are unable to
attend functions regularly.
(b) pay dues, if
applicable, on a per meeting attended basis.
(c) upon a change
in status so that the Associate Member may attend meetings on a regular
basis, and upon payment of the prorated annual dues (if applicable),
the Associate Member will be upgraded to Full Member status.
(d) those who are
current valid members of other recognized organizations who do not
seek Full Member status.
Section 4.01.03 Honorary Membership is accorded to those who, in the eyes of the Board of Directors, have made significant and lasting contributions to T3WD as a whole. The Honorary Membership may also be bestowed upon those who, in the eyes of the Board of Directors, have made significant and lasting contributions to the BDSM Lifestyle as whole, in recognition of their contributions to the Community.
Section 4.01.04 Subscribership is accorded to everyone who subscribes to the T3WD eGroups email listserver or other, future mail server. A Subscriber who can attend meetings, and pay dues on a per meeting or annual basis, will be awarded Associate or Full Member status as appropriate.
Section 4.02 Membership
information is considered extremely
confidential and is to only be used on a need-to-know basis. (i.e.;
The Board members
involved with Member
records, dues, newsletter mailings or medical emergencies).
Section 4.03 Memberships are valid during the fiscal year. ALL Memberships, except Honorary Memberships, expire August 31st, unless renewed by the August Munch. Subscriberships do not expire except upon termination of subscription to the e-mail list.
Section 4.04 Benefits of
Membership
(a) All Members
will be issued a membership card that identifies them as
a Member of T3WD.
Those members who are Subscribers only will not be issued a Membership
card.
(b) Any current Member
in good standing may attend all functions sponsored by T3WD. If fees
are required for a specific event, the Member shall be allowed to pay
for the event at the T3WD Member rate. Guests will pay full rate.
(c) Full and Associate
Members may vote.
(d) Only Full Members
may hold an office.
(e) Subscribers must
attend an orientation or Munch, and upgrade to Associate or Full Member
status before attending any T3WD Members ONLY events (such as a play
party or demo), unless they are coming as a Guest of a T3WD Member, or
make
prior arrangements with approval of the Board of Directors.
(f) Subscribers will
pay the T3WD Member rate instead of the full rate for events.
(g) Other benefits as
they are developed by the Board of Directors (i.e.; discounts with
merchants).
Section 4.05 Discipline Procedures
Section 4.05.01 Grounds for
Disciplinary Actions
Any Member who violates
the Constitution, the Bylaws, Discretion Policy/Privacy Statement
or Social Rules (see sections 9, 10, and 11) is subject to disciplinary
action.
Section 4.05.02 Making a
Complaint
(a) Any Member who
observes a violation of the Constitution, the Bylaws, Discretion
Policy/Privacy Statement or Social Rules should bring it to the
attention of the Sergeant-At-Arms if the SAA is present at the time of
the incident, or any other Board Member. If it is a violation
that occurs at a play party bring it to the attention of one of the DMs
or the Host/ess of the event.
(b) If the complaint is
lodged after an event, it should be made in writing to the
Sergeant-At-Arms as soon as possible after the incident. The
complaint should
detail the nature of the infraction, the location, time and date, and
any witnesses, details, evidence that is relevant to the incident.
(c) Anonymous
complaints will NOT be subject to disciplinary review.
Section 4.05.03
Investigation Of a Complaint
Upon receipt of a
complaint, the SAA or DM (if at a play party), or other Board Member
if the SAA or DM is not present will:
(a) immediately
investigate if the violation is in progress.
(b) If so, the SAA or
DM will discretely intervene to stop the infraction and to
prevent accident or injury.
(c) Minor infractions
(i.e.; Rules of Etiquette) will be dealt with by the SAA, DM or Board
Member. Violations that are serious but not threatening may be reviewed
by the Board of Directors at the next executive meeting.
(d) If the violation is
of a threatening nature (i.e.; involved a risk of great bodily harm or
a violation of the Discretion Policy), the SAA will convene a
Disciplinary Committee as soon as possible to investigate the complaint.
Section 4.05.04 The
Disciplinary Committee shall be formed of 3 Members:
(a) One selected by the
person accused of the infraction.
(b) One selected by the
person making the accusation.
(c) Chaired by the
Sergeant-At-Arms
(d) In the event that
the Sergeant-At-Arms is presented with a conflict of interest (i.e.;
emotional, professional or close association with one of the parties),
the Committee will be chaired by a third Member agreed to by (a) and
(b).
Section 4.05.05
Disciplinary Hearing
Once formed, the
Disciplinary Committee will conduct an informal hearing to interview
witnesses
and see any evidence to be presented. Upon completion of the hearing
the Committee will present its findings to the Board of Directors for
possible Disciplinary Action.
Section 4.05.06
Disciplinary Actions
T3WD recognizes the
need to maintain order and discipline as a group. Therefore,
the following disciplinary actions may be taken to correct conduct
that is inappropriate or dangerous to individual members or T3WD as
an organization.
(a) Remedial
instruction. This will be done to correct any infractions that
occur because of
misunderstandings or simply not knowing how to do something.
(b) Oral
Counseling. This will be done to correct attitudes or behaviors
that are discriminatory or inflammatory.
(c) Written Reprimand.
This will be done for more serious violations or repeated
offenses. It will document the nature of the infraction, the
expected course of
action to correct the infraction, and the ensuing penalty for any
additional
infractions.
(d) Probation.
The Member will be put on notice that ANY further infractions within
the probationary period may lead to suspension, revocation, or
expulsion.
(e) Suspension.
Will take place IMMEDIATELY upon finding an infraction that poses great
risk of injury to a Member or Guest, or a major violation of the
Privacy Statement. The suspension period will be for no less than
one month, nor greater than six months.
(f) Revocation.
In the event that there is a repeated violation serious enough to
warrant a suspension, a Revocation of Membership for the remainder of
the year may be imposed.
(g) Documentation
of Disciplinary Actions will be kept secure and confidential by the
Board. One year following any disciplinary action except
expulsion,
the documentation of action will be destroyed. An expulsion
notice
will be kept permanently by the Board.
Section 4.05.07
Expulsion of a Member
(a) is a disciplinary
act of last resort.
(b) is for a willful,
flagrant or ongoing violation of the T3WD Constitution, Bylaws, Social
Rules, or Discretion Policy. The Board may bring the details of the
situation to the Membership as a whole, for the purpose of an expulsion
vote. The Board must decide unanimously that this is warranted prior to
doing so. The Board may also give advice and/or warning to the affected
Member in hopes of remedying the situation.
(c) Requires a 2/3
majority vote of all members present.
(d) Expulsion shall be
permanent.
Section 4.06 Grievance
Policy
A request for a
grievance hearing may be requested for any actions brought against a
member
for disciplinary reasons or for any decision of the board or membership
that normal discussion and debate fails to rectify in the member's
opinion. The request for a grievance hearing will be handled in
the following
manner:
(a) The grievance
is brought before the board, in writing, after all other means of
solving the grievance have been exhausted.
(b) The grievance
shall be heard at the next board meeting or
as soon as conditions
warrant.
(c) The grievance
shall be heard by a panel of nine members
consisting of:
(i) the
five board members,
(ii) two members
selected by the member making the grievance,
(iii) two members
selected by the board.
(d) Upon completion of
the grievance hearing, a vote will be taken by all nine members of
the grievance hearing panel. The President shall not vote except to
break a tie.
Section 5.01 Members may
bring guests to T3WD events.
However, the following rules shall apply:
(a) Each Member may
bring up to 2 (two) guests to a particular event. Space limitations may
reduce this number.
(b) The Member is
directly responsible for the behavior of their guest(s) and the guest's
adherence to T3WD rules. Violations committed by the guest can lead
to disciplinary actions to the sponsoring Member. (Section
4.05 )
(c) Guests must be at
least 21 years of age unless they are current members of another
recognized organization that allows membership at 18. Under NO
CIRCUMSTANCS will anyone under 18 years of age be permitted to
attend. Photo ID may be required for verification of age. If
attending a play party, demonstration, or other Members Only event,
Guest(s) shall read and sign the Social Rules and liability waiver.
(see Section 11.06 )
Section 5.02 Exceptions to the 2-guest rule may possibly be made on a case-by-case basis by the Board of Directors in advance of the event. A Member wishing to bring more than 2 guests should contact a Board Member as soon as practical once it is know that more than 2 guests are desired.
Section 5.03 Guests have
the following fees imposed upon them for T3WD events:
(a) Meetings /
Workshops - $5 over any fee for Members, or as determined by the Board
for that event.
(b) Play Parties - $10
over any fee for Members.
Section 5.04 – Reciprocity
T3WD, in the spirit of community, cooperation, and education for all
persons interested in learning more about the BDSM, Leather, and other
alternative lifestyles, may open it’s events to members of recognized
local, state,
regional and national BDSM, Leather, or other alternative lifestyle
organizations. T3WD will extend this courtesy to organizations that
will reciprocate in kind. This reciprocal courtesy will be extended to:
(a) Persons wishing to become members of T3WD after relocating to our
area. The person wishing to become a member of T3WD must have
been a member in good standing of the reciprocating organization,
verifiable by
membership card or through contact with the board or a leader of the
reciprocal organization. Orientation may be waived in this instance.
(b) Members of reciprocal organizations wishing to attend T3WD
events. Members of reciprocal organizations will be charged T3WD
member rates
for the event. Members of reciprocal organizations must identify
themselves
as
such when RSVPing for T3WD events. Their membership in a reciprocal
organization will be verifiable by membership card or through contact
with the board or a leader of the reciprocal organization.
(c) Members of organizations that do not have a formal reciprocal
agreement with T3WD, at the discretion of the T3WD Board.
The Secretary of T3WD, or his/her designee, will maintain a current
list of recognized organizations that we have reciprocal agreements
with. This
list of reciprocal groups will be provided to the Events Coordinator in
order to
determine the eligibility of persons not currently members of T3WD to
attend our events.
Section 5.05 Prospective Members are considered guests of the Board for their first Munch, and shall not be required to pay dues (if applicable) for their first Munch only.
Section 6.01 Orientations shall be conducted by at least one Board member (preferable) or a designee. Orientations are, by definition and design, Open meetings.
Section 6.02
Orientations shall include, at a minimum:
(a) Overview of the
Bylaws,
(b) Discussion of
scene etiquette,
(c) Discussion of
privacy, discretion, and respect issues,
(d) What to expect, and
what not to expect.
Section 6.03 A
Membership packet shall be given to prospective members
at the orientation.
This packet will include:
(a) Copy of the Bylaws,
(b) Membership
application,
(c) Contact information
if the prospective Members decide to attend a meeting.
(d) Other relevant
orientation information.
Section 6.04 The Board member may require a photo id be shown at the orientation to verify that the attendee is 21 years of age or older.
Section 6.05 The Board
member shall present T3WD in a
positive light and be non-judgmental of the attendee(s).
Section 6.06 Members in good standing of organizations that share reciprocity with T3WD (Section 5.04) may have the Orientation requirement waived.
Section
7.00.01 T3WD
will conduct several different kinds of meetings during the year.
These meetings may be (but are not limited to:
(a) Orientations (see Section 6 )
(b) Munches
(c) Executive (or
Board) Meetings
(d) Social Events
(e) Parties
(f) Special Interest
Groups (SIG's)
(g) Demonstrations and Workshops
Section
7.01 Munches
will be held at least once a month at a regularly scheduled day and
time. The Munch is currently
scheduled for every third Thursday of the month at 7:30pm.
(a) Munches are open to
all Members and Subscribers to attend but the locations of the munch
will only be announced to those who RSVP to attend.
(b) Prospective Members
may attend a Munch only after they have attended an orientation.
(see Section 6 )
Section
7.01.01 There
will be at least one Board Meeting per quarter, and more often as time
and needs dictate.
(a) Board meetings will
take place according to a simplified version of Roberts Rules of
Order.
(b) Members are
encouraged to attend Board meetings. However, because of limited space,
members wishing to attend a board meeting will need to RSVP and they
will be limited to a first come, first served basis.
(c) Board Meetings that
are closed to members, such as those held for disciplinary reasons,
will be designated Executive Meetings, and will take place on an
as-needed basis.
Section 7.02 Munches shall consist of a business segment as needed, a demo/discussion or workshop segment, and a social segment.
Section 7.03 The heart of T3WD's educational effort is provided at the Munches.
Section
7.04 Social
Events and Special Interest Groups
Members may organize
Social Events such as bowling, picnics, movie nights, bar hopping,
etc., or SIG's. Events such as this may be sponsored by the Group
as a whole, or by a single member who will be the Host/ess and contact
person for the event. These are limited only by the imagination of the
organizer(s).
Section
7.05 Parties
Parties are social
events that may be specifically adult oriented and where open scening
may be encouraged and/or expected to take place. Parties will
be held in a private, secure venue and may be declared Open or Closed
events if sponsored by T3WD. If sponsored by a Member, that
member
will be the Host/ess and will invite whom they wish and will be
responsible
for setting up any rules that are different from the club’s.
Section
7.06
Demonstrations/Workshops
As a supplement to the educational efforts of our munches,
demonstrations and workshops on more advanced subjects may be
scheduled. Demonstrations and workshops may be declared Open or
Closed at the discretion of the Board.
Section 7.07 Conduct at T3WD Play Parties will be guided by the rules established by the club. (see Sections 9 , 10 , & 11 )
Section 8. Member Voting Other than Elections
Section
8.01 Advance
Notice
(a) Items up for Member
vote shall be announced at least one (1) month in advance both at
the meeting prior and in the mail list.
Section
8.02 Eligibility
(a) It is the
responsibility of Members to attend meetings where voting is to take
place. Because the number of members will fluctuate throughout the
year, the members in attendance at a meeting where voting is to take
place shall constitute a valid vote. A minimum of 6 non-Board members
is needed to conduct a valid vote. The President Emeritus shall count
towards the minimum number.
(b) All Full and
Associate Members in good standing and present may vote. Written
proxies will be accepted for voting and will count for the
establishment of a quorum.
(c) No electronic
voting is permitted.
(d) A majority is defined as 50% +1 of the number of votes cast.
Section 9. Discretion Policy / Privacy Statement
Section 9.01 T3WD
understands and embraces its' obligation to
safeguard Member's
privacy to the very best of its' ability.
With this in mind
the following procedures are established:
(a) Willful disclosure
of a Member's identity without express permission from that Member may
be grounds for disciplinary action, up to and including expulsion. ( Section 4.05 )
(b) Member applications
are considered extremely confidential. The information contained
therein shall only be shared with Board of Director members, and only
then
on a need-to-know basis.
(i) A Member may elect
to provide scene name, during the Member
application process,
which will be used to reference him/her in the
T3WD mail list. The
Member may also elect not to be mentioned at all.
(c) If instituted,
newsletters shall be handled in a discrete fashion:
(i) Mailed
rather than emailed (emails can be forwarded too easily to non-Members
and non-Subscribers),
(ii) Mailed
in a plain envelope, with nothing showing to indicate the nature of the
correspondence. The T3WD PO Box # shall be the only return address,
(iii) If the Member
desires a newsletter to be mailed, it shall be mailed to the address
provided by the Member.
(d) Cameras, tape
recorders, or any other types of recording devices are NEVER allowed
at any T3WD sponsored event without the expressed permission of the
Board of Directors. Making any kind of visual or auditory recording
of another member without that member's expressed verbal, or preferably
written, consent is grounds for disciplinary action. (
Section 4.05 )
Section 9.02 Discretion is absolutely necessary. Some members' family, friends and/or jobs may be threatened if their lifestyle were known. We expect people's privacy and identities to be protected. Being mindful of discretion is strongly encouraged.
Section 9.03 Use your common sense. Don't approach other scene people in public and make a reference to any lifestyle topic. They may very well be with someone who does not know of their interests.
Section 9.04 When in doubt, err on the side of caution.
Section 9.05 Don't give out someone else's personal information (name, address, phone number, occupation, etc.). It is not yours to give out.
Section 9.06 Nothing in this section is meant to abridge or discourage anyone from seeking criminal or civil remedies if they are the victim of abuse or other crime. If a Member has committed a criminal action, the victim is encouraged to seek any and all legal means of redress. However, if the criminal act is NOT connected to any T3WD sponsored event, and if no other T3WD Member is involved, breaking this policy by involving the Group as a whole, or other members individually, will be subject to disciplinary action. (Section 4.05 )
Section 10. Etiquette Statement
Section 10.01 T3WD recognizes that "Scene Etiquette" is dynamic and personal. It differs depending on the individual and the situation. T3WD hereby adopts and promotes the practice of "Scene Etiquette" which fosters courtesy and respect among individuals within the community. Being mindful of "Scene Etiquette" is strongly encouraged.
Section
10.02 Basic Scene Etiquette
(a) Do not interrupt a
scene in progress with questions or comments. Wait until the
scene is finished and preferably wait through the aftercare.
(b) If speaking with
others watching a scene, do so quietly or step away from the scene.
(c) Don't laugh in a
play space. There is nothing quite so jarring to someone's
headspace as laughter. This can and often does bring a scene to a
screeching halt. If you HAVE to tell a joke or listen to one, step
away. You might not be laughing at those in the scene, but they have no
way of knowing that.
(d) Respect the scene's
physical space. Some items need a LOT of room to use. If you
enter the scene's space, you deserve what happens to you.
(e) Do not join a
scene unless invited.
(f) Do not be a station
hog. Have fun but if you notice that others are waiting to use
the station, please be considerate. There are only so many
stations to be used.
(g) Watch a scene
the way you would like to be watched.
Section
10.03 Willful
and ongoing disrespect of other Members
or T3WD will be grounds
for discipline. (Section 4.05 )
Section 11. Social Rules (These apply to ALL T3WD sponsored events)
Section 11.01 All play shall be consensual.
Section
11.02 All T3WD
sponsored parties must have at least one Monitor (DM), appointed by the
Board, on duty at all times.
(a) The DM shall not be
encumbered with any other duties that may distract him/her from the
role of DM.
(b) The DM will have
access to all areas during an event.
(c) All concerns should
be brought to the attention of the DM. Only DMs may interrupt a scene.
(d) The decisions
made by the DM are final.
Section 11.03 Alcohol and Drugs
Section
11.03.01 Since
alcohol and drugs impair judgment and effect motor control in the human
body, altering reaction time and perception, T3WD finds that use of
alcohol and very many legal over-the-counter and prescription drugs are
counter to the first leg of our creed: "SAFE". Therefore, we
adopt the following policy for alcohol and drug use.
(a) No alcohol for
human consumption will be provided by T3WD at any T3WD sponsored
events. (This does NOT refer to rubbing or isopropyl
alcohol!) If a participant wishes to drink any alcoholic
beverages, it will be strictly BYOB.
(b) No alcohol
consumption will be permitted on site by those Members or Guests
_prior_ to engaging in a scene. A Member or Guest who has been drinking
before arriving
on site may have their play privilege put on hold by the DM or Host/ess
until they feel the Member or Guest is sober enough to give informed
consent and play with a clear head. If you want a cold one after
you are finished playing, feel free.
(c) If you are using
prescription or OTC drugs with drowsiness warnings, or mood altering
properties, inform the DM or Host/ess. Please allow them to judge your
state prior to the start of your scene. It is less embarrassing
than
being stopped in the middle of one.
Section 11.03.02 No illegal substances of any kind are allowed on the premises of any T3WD sponsored event. Period. Possession or use of any illegal drugs at a T3WD event is subject to immediate ejection from the event without a refund, and will be grounds for disciplinary action including expulsion. ( Section 4.05 )
Section 11.04 Firearms and firearm replicas are prohibited at all T3WD events. Law Enforcement Officers ONLY, are exempt from this rule.
Section 11.05 All attendees must present their Membership card for admission, or be a guest of a card-carrying Member to attend events designated Members Only.
Section 11.06 Upon entry, all Guests shall read, sign and agree to abide by, the T3WD rules for socials, and in addition, all Guests must present a valid photo ID to verify their age.
Section 11.07 Prostitution, solicitation, and negotiation of compensation for sexual services ARE ILLEGAL and are not tolerated. Violations shall result in immediate removal and banning from future events. Scene professionals may not accept payment for any services rendered at a T3WD sponsored event.
Section
11.08 Normal
scene etiquette is required (i.e.; Do not
interfere with a scene,
do not invade scene space, etc.). Please keep conversation,
laughter and comments to a minimum in the play area. Do not monopolize
the equipment. Do NOT join a scene unless specifically asked to do
so! ( section 10.02 )
Section 11.09 Please clean up after your scene. Leave all equipment free of sweat, blood, other bodily fluids, wax, toys, etc. Bring bodily fluid concerns to the attention of the DM. Scenes involving bodily fluids need prior permission of the DM or Host/ess, unless a designated area has been set aside for those purposes.
Section 11.10 Cameras and other types of recording devices are NOT allowed at any T3WD sponsored event without the expressed written permission of the Board of Directors. (section 9.01 )
Section 11.11 Additional "House Rules" may also apply, depending on location, Host/ess, and/or other circumstances.
Section 12.01 Neither the group, This Thing That We Do (T3WD), it's Board of Directors, nor the management, owners, or operators of event space, nor any agents, successors or assigns of any of the foregoing shall be held liable to any attendee for injury to person or property incurred as a result of attendance at any T3WD event. Participants, by their attendance at a T3WD event, assume all risks of such attendance.
Section
13.01 The Board of Directors, upon such occasion as it deems
necessary, may elect to dissolve T3WD as an entity. Upon a
unanimous decision
by the Board, the Resolution of Dissolution will be presented to the
Membership at the next possible Munch for a vote of Ratification of
Dissolution. The Resolution of Dissolution will contain the name of a
worthy charitable organization as named by the Membership during the
vote to dissolve the
organization. This charity will be the recipient of the final
moneys (if any) of T3WD.
Section
13.02 Upon
Ratification of the Dissolution, the President and Secretary will
dispose of all T3WD assets by:
(a) Donation of
equipment in the group's possession to other recognized alternative
lifestyle organizations that may find them useful.
(b) If no organization
can be found that wants the items, they may be sold for cash.
(c) The President
and Secretary will then turn over any money's generated to the
Treasurer.
(d) The Treasurer
will close any and all bank accounts bearing T3WD's name.
(e) All moneys will
then be donated to charity(ies) named in the Resolution by the
Membership (see section 13.01 )
As adopted
by the members of
T3WD extant and present the _ 19th _ day of _January
, 2001.
As amended the 18th day of December, 2001.
As amended the 15th day of
June, 2005.
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