Club Rules

Information

There aren't many rules but the ones we do have are important so that everyone enjoys the club.

The information pages contain guidelines and should be read thoroughly. Here are some points, in addition to the terms & conditions, that members need to be aware of.

Members should avoid arguing and displays of anger in public

If you have a problem then discuss it with the people, or the organizer, quietly away from the group. People who do not follow this rule may lose their membership have their name displayed on the website

The organizer is usually right! Please follow their advice

If you are not the organizer , do not try to take control of an event or try to change the event plan or lead people along another route unless there is a situation of danger and you are more experienced than the organizer. Always discuss any changes with the organizer in private to find a solution first.

OCJ is a non-profit club - promotion of for-profit events is prohibited

Events are organized at cost price for everyone. People should not promote tours or commercial events which they have a financial interest in or connection. Sometimes tours are used like rafting but there must be no financial incentive to promote the tour in the club. Any charges for use of member's private cars should cover gas and highway charges only - not car use. Any cost should be discussed with other members before the event.

Members should not promote businesses or other clubs either during events or through the club website system.

Private (selective member) outdoor events

We would prefer outdoor events to be sent to everyone in the club using the mailing list but members can organize private events with each other - up to six people in a group. Over this number is considered discrimination against general members - biased selection of people they like.

The rule does not apply when:

• They are also members of another club attending that club's publicized event.
• It is a social event.

Why?

What is the point of joining a club to find out that many events are private. You have to be invited to get on them? Are you suitable? Activities in the club between members should be public.

I'm sure everyone joins the club expecting to be treated like any other member - fairly.

We want to discourage cliques and 'a club in a club' mentality. Apologies to those who think it is an invasion of privacy, but it is for the benefit of all members. There are rules in every aspect of our lives ... and in OCJ too. Private events of up to 6 members should be enough but if people want to make a bigger group they should inform the club management so there is no misunderstanding.