Purpose
Membership in The Saturday Club is a privilege grounded in service, leadership, fellowship and tradition. Members are expected to uphold the reputation, values and mission of the Club at all times through professionalism, good judgment, integrity and good intent in all Club-related and representative settings.
All members, upon induction into The Saturday Club, agree to uphold this Code of Conduct.
Standards of Conduct
- Professionalism and Respect: Members shall conduct themselves with professionalism, courtesy, and respect at all times. The Club does not tolerate harassment, discrimination, bullying, or any behavior that undermines a respectful, inclusive, or constructive environment.
- Integrity and Good Intent: Members are expected to act with honesty, ethical behavior, and good intent in all Club matters. Actions and decisions should reflect the best interests of the Club, its mission, and its community impact.
- Sound Judgment and Representation: Members are expected to exercise thoughtful and responsible judgment when participating in Club activities, interacting with fellow members, and representing The Saturday Club publicly. Members should consistently conduct themselves in a manner that upholds and enhances the reputation of the Club.
- Stewardship of Club Activities, Property, and Events: Members participating in Club events, fundraisers, or programs are expected to act as stewards of Club resources, materials, and procedures. Members shall follow established procedures and act as stewards of Club resources. Use of role-based access for personal benefit or deviation from approved processes is prohibited unless expressly authorized.
- Participation and Commitment: Members are expected to actively participate in Club requirements, including meetings, committees, and assigned responsibilities. Ongoing lack of engagement or failure to meet commitments may impact membership standing and eligibility for leadership roles.
- Leadership Expectations: Members serving in leadership positions should demonstrate an elevated standard of accountability and are expected to model professionalism, fairness, collaboration, and alignment with the Club’s mission and values.
- Conflict of Interest: Members should disclose any actual or perceived conflicts of interest that may interfere with their responsibilities to the Club.
- Compliance, Enforcement, and Bylaws Authority: In accordance with the Club’s bylaws, the Board of Directors retains full authority to review any conduct or circumstance in which a member’s actions, judgment, or adherence to these principles are called into question. Where appropriate, the Board may determine and enforce corrective action, including but not limited to removal from leadership positions, suspension from committees or Club activities, or termination of membership.