Please note, that while we have made every effort to identify areas of conduct that are not allowed at Lost Dutchman functions, the primary purpose of this Code of Conduct is to encourage ALL Clampers and PBCs to behave at all times with "Seemly Decorum". For this reason, the Board of Greybeards reserves the right to determine the proper manner of conduct on a case by case basis. The Board of Greybeards alone shall determine what actions shall be taken to protect the best interests of the Lost Dutchman Chapter 5917+4.
1. Each Clamper and PBC shall conduct themselves in a manner which does not bring disgrace upon themselves or the organization.
2. No Clamper or PBC shall make remarks about another’s ethnicity, sexual orientation, nation of origin, religious beliefs or personal background.
3. No Clamper or PBC shall ever exert bodily harm upon another or shall he cause another to fear such harm based upon vocal abuse. Fighting is strictly forbidden at Chapter functions and may result in removal or expulsion from the Lost Dutchman Chapter.
4. No Clamper shall in any way do bodily harm to a PBC or touch him physically beyond what is considered to be good taste. No Clamper shall cause any materials to be placed upon a PBC’s person without the express permission of the Hangman or his duly appointed agent.
5. No Clamper or PBC shall take anything from another Clamper or PBC, or his camp or vehicle, unless the other party is informed of and is in agreement with this action. No Clamper or PBC is to take anything from the Lost Dutchman Chapter without prior authorization from the Noble Grand Humbug or Clampatriarch.
6. No Clamper or PBC shall remove from any site anything which is considered to be an artifact that has current archaeological significance, nor shall any Clamper or PBC intentionally cause harm to or destroy any protected or endangered plants or animals.
7. No Clamper or PBC shall engage in lewd conduct.
8. No Clamper or PBC will possess or use illegal drugs at any Lost Dutchman function.
9. No Clamper or PBC will use or possess any firearms, explosive, fireworks, cannons or other similar items at any Lost Dutchman function. Additionally, no Clamper or PBC shall possess or use any knives with a blade in excess of 4 inches except as needed for the preparation of food.
10. No Clamper or PBC shall be allowed to operate any unlicensed vehicles at Chapter functions, nor operate or ride upon any vehicle or trailer without DOT -approved seating. An exception to this rule does allow for disabled persons to operate electric carts and chairs when so authorized by the Board of Greybeards. Those so operating "authorized vehicles" will be expected to operate said vehicles in a manner that is solely subject to the approval of the Greybeards of the Lost Dutchman Chapter, and at speeds limited to 5 MPH.
11. No Clamper or PBC may operate any vehicle at a Lost Dutchman Chapter function in an unsafe or illegal manner. The speed limit at Chapter functions is limited to 5 MPH.
12. No Clamper or PBC may drive or park their vehicles within the areas of Registration, PBC Check-in, the Cookshack, the Chapter Store, the HOCO, PBC Entertainment, or other areas of the campsite as designated by the Noble Grand Humbug or Clampatriarch.
13. No Clamper or PBC shall be allowed to have ground fires at Lost Dutchman Chapter events. All fires must be confined to suitable containers and may not be left unattended.
14. All Clampers and PBCs are required to police their own camp areas for trash and debris. In order for the Lost Dutchman Chapter to continue to use public and private lands, all campsites must be cleaned to their original state before departure.
15. Each Clamper or PBC is expected to follow the rules, directions and instructions of the officers and Greybeards of the Lost Dutchman Chapter, especially those of the Noble Grand Humbug and the Clampatriarch. Non-Redshirt guests attending any Lost Dutchman Chapter event shall be subject to this Code of Conduct.
16. Violations of any of the provisions of the Clamper Code of Conduct may result in removal, suspension or expulsion from the Lost Dutchman Chapter. Each violation will be reviewed by the senior officers of the Lost Dutchman Chapter and the Board of Greybeards as appropriate.