ADMINISTRATION - CODE OF CONDUCT
By my membership in GREAT OUTDOORS, I accept the principles that the human person is a part
of the whole of nature, and along with all of nature should be respected and appreciated;
and that the environment too must be respected and appreciated in its worth and beauty,
and be protected for this generation and for many to came.
I accept the concept of leadership by the few, appointed and elected, as a valid concept
by which GREAT OUTDOORS should be governed and administered. I agree to respect and abide
by the Bylaws, rules and regulations prescribed by such duly appointed or elected officers
when instituted for the good of the whole, and pledge my cooperation and support of such
officers in the performance of their office and responsibilities.
If elected or appointed, I endorse a level of moral conduct which best presents a positive
image of GREAT OUTDOORS, restraining from conduct of a nature which would affect my ability
as a leader to show good judgment in my office responsibility, or adversely affect the overall
good morals of a group assembled, or cause an open disregard for the advice and direction of
any duly appointed or elected officer.
I agree to respect the rules and regulations of any private person or public agency, whose
facilities or property GREAT OUTDOORS might utilize in the course of any scheduled activity,
similarly the rights of others to enjoy and participate in outdoor activities without being
subjected to disturbing, distracting or offensive actions by any member of this organization
which would result in an adverse opinion toward GREAT OUTDOORS discrediting the organization
and its members in the eyes of the general public or any public agency, and to restrain from
any abusive or offensive language toward any other individual, whether or not a member.
I endorse a level of safe and moral conduct which promotes restraint from the use of illegal drugs,
the excessive use of alcoholic beverages or the performance of sexual activities in public, or other
conduct that is excessive or distasteful.
I endorse a level of moral conduct which places, responsibility on all appointed or elected
officers to conduct themselves honorably, honestly and in a manner above reproach in the business of
GREAT OUTDOORS, deserving of the trust of the membership in this organization with full understanding
that violations of which could and will bring legal action by appropriate municipal, state or federal
law enforcement agencies.
In conclusion, I agree to advise any guests of the contents of the Code of Conduct, encouraging
their compliance with and cooperation in maintaining an acceptable behavior in the outdoors.
