By signing up to be a member you agree to abide by the Carlton Club’s Code of Conduct
The Carlton Social and Bowling Club C.I.C. Code of Conduct Policy
1. All members must abide by the rules and policies of the club.
2. All members of Carlton Social and Bowling Club C.I.C. are entitled to freely enjoy their membership of the club.
Members should act in a positive and constructive manner towards the club. Fair and
reasonable comments may be directed to the Chair or a member of the board.
3. All members must respect the rights of other members.
4. Members are entitled to be treated with courtesy and respect at all times.
Members must take responsibility for guests, including children, pets including dogs,ensuring they are respectful to staff, volunteers and other Club members.
If a member or their guest brings a dog to the club, they must ensure it does not cause distress to people or other animals and that any dog waste is promptly removed and disposed of.
5. Full Members are expected to make every effort to participate in the democratic governance of the club, for example by taking part in Club meetings and voting. All full members have one vote, providing the Member has at least 12 continuous months of membership.
6. The Club needs open, friendly and welcoming members. Please be tolerant of the views and behaviour of other members. Please be aware of the impact your behaviour may have on another member and be prepared to moderate your behaviour if you are asked to doso.
7. All members are entitled to be free of harassment, bullying and abusive behaviour.
Harassment is any course of conduct from someone who either knows or ought to know
that it will cause harm or distress to the recipient. Bullying or abusive behaviour is any
behaviour which is intended or is likely to cause a person to feel uncomfortable.
8. In any club issues and disputes between members do occasionally arise. These should be dealt with as informally as possible. If a member wishes to make a complaint, they should refer this to the Duty Manager who will advise them of the process. The person being complained about, and/ or any witness members, must act responsibly. Members must treat the process as confidential and do their best to minimise not exacerbate the problem. Once the dispute has been dealt with all members must accept the conclusion and move on.
9. Members are not allowed to bring drinks of any type, other than water, into the grounds or building when the bar is open.
10. Members must take reasonable care over health and safety of themselves and other members, particularly when running an event.
11. Members should help with running “our”club by clearing their rubbish, using ashtrays, returning empty glasses and recycling cans and bottles.
12. Members who appear not to be keeping to this code of conduct may be asked to be more careful about their behaviour and may in exceptional circumstances be asked to leave the club.
The Club’s full Memorandum and Articlesof Association can be downloaded from the
Companies House website.
