Pendleton Pride Youth Group

MISSION

Pendleton Pride Youth Group's mission is to provide an accepting environment to enhance the personal growth of gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, questioning, and ally youth in the Madison County area. All our activities actively support this mission, and all who work for or on behalf of Pendleton Pride understand and are loyal to this mission.

LEGAL COMPLIANCE

Pendleton Pride complies with relevant city, state, and federal laws and regulations in the conduct of its business. All participants, volunteers, and leadership/committee members are expected to abide by these laws while participating in Pendleton Pride programs and services.

CONFIDENTIALITY

Pendleton Pride prioritizes the safe and appropriate handling of confidential information related to its participants, volunteers, and leadership/committee members. The disclosure of such information by a Pendleton Pride participant or representative to any person, group, organization, business entity, the press, or through any online medium is strictly prohibited.

 

YOUTH RESPONSIBILITIES

1. I will abide by the organizational policies and procedures set forth by Pendleton Pride, which are periodically reviewed by the leadership/committee members. I will speak to the activity Leader when I have questions related to organizational ethics standards.

2. I will respect myself by speaking openly and honestly, setting appropriate boundaries, being mindful of my personal hygiene, and taking responsibility for my own actions.

3. I will respect others by listening to their perspectives, abstaining from the use of harmful or offensive language, refusing to instigate or partake in physical violence of any kind, and asking for consent before touching, photographing, or recording another individual. I understand that this expectation applies to interactions with Pendleton Pride youth, volunteers, and leadership on social media and other online platforms, as well.

4. I will clean up after myself, be responsible for my own trash, and help maintain a neat and clean environment while participating in Pendleton Pride programs. I will not steal, destroy, or otherwise deface meeting/activity property or the property of another individual.

5. I will not bring, use, view, or share pornography or other sexually explicit materials while at Pendleton Pride meetings, events, or programs.

6. Pendleton Pride youth group has a zero-tolerance policy for drugs, tobacco, vaping, and alcohol. I will not use these substances while at Pendleton Pride meetings, events, or programs, nor will I come to events in possession of or under the influence of drugs or alcohol.

7. The possession and/or use of weapons and firearms is strictly prohibited at Pendleton Pride meetings, events, and programs. I agree not to bring or be in possession of these items when participating in Pendleton Pride programs, whether at meetings or elsewhere.

8. I will not disclose the private information of Pendleton Pride or its constituents to any person, group, organization, business entity, the press, or through any online medium. This includes the disclosure of contact and/or indemnifying information for youth members, facilitators, volunteers, and leadership/committee members.

9. I will not enter into a financial, romantic, sexual, or otherwise non-professional relationship with another youth participant, volunteer, or leadership/committee member of Pendleton Pride.

In order to maintain this professional boundary, I agree that I will not:

• Meet a volunteer or leadership/committee member anywhere other than at youth group meetings, events, and programs
• Exchange money or gifts with a volunteer or leadership/committee member
• Give or accept a ride from a volunteer or leadership/committee member (except for prearranged Pendleton Pride youth group activities where required transportation paperwork has been completed and filed)

The above list of prohibited activities and behaviors is non-exhaustive. Youth members are expected to use their best judgement in situations where potential ethical concerns may arise and speak with a Program Leadership when they have questions.

10. I will immediately notify an activity leader if I observe another volunteer violating any of the standards and policies outlined above.

*I understand that any violation of this agreement will result in a meeting with leadership to discuss consequences, which can include, but are not limited to:

• A verbal warning
• Suspension from Pendleton Pride meetings and programming
• Expulsion from Pendleton Pride meetings and programming

Please read this Acknowledgement of Risk and Waiver of Liability for youth meetings and activities carefully and in its entirety.

By signature, with full knowledge of the facts and circumstances surrounding the Pendleton Pride Youth Group (hereafter referred to as 'youth group') and all activities, I acknowledge my child’s participation in the youth group may expose him/her/them to actions, events, and environments that may be dangerous to his/her/their person and/or property. I acknowledge that I am solely responsible for any action that my child may participate in associated with the youth group or around any activities of the youth group, regardless of occurring before, during or after the period of the youth group activities.

I have adequate applicable insurance necessary to provide for and pay any medical costs that may directly or indirectly result from my child’s participation in the youth group activities, or otherwise understand that I am solely responsible for any medical costs that may directly or indirectly result from my child’s participation in youth group activities. I understand that there may be participant insurance available for some camps/clinics and if so, that information will be shared with me for processing and handling of any claims.

I will indemnify and hold the youth group coordinators, acting by and through Pendleton Pride, on behalf of the youth group, its volunteers, leadership, and agents harmless with respect to any and all claims, injuries, and costs associated with my child’s participation in the youth group.

It is my express intent that this Acknowledgement of Risk and Waiver of Liability shall be binding. I further agree to save and hold harmless, indemnify, and defend Pendleton Pride from any claim by the aforementioned parties arising out of my youth's or my participation in the youth group.

I recognize and acknowledge that Pendleton Pride makes no guarantees, warranties, representations, or other promises relative to the youth group, and assumes no liability or responsibility for injury or property damage that my child may sustain as a result of participation in the youth group and activities.

I further understand and agree that this is a release of liability and indemnity agreement, and it is intended to be as broad and inclusive as permitted by law. If any portion hereof is held invalid, it is agreed that the balance shall, notwithstanding, continue in full force and legal effect.

Any questions can be directed to pendletonprideyouth@gmail.com where you can also sign up for updates through the youth group Facebook page.

In signing this Acknowledgement of Risk and Waiver of Liability I hereby acknowledge and represent: (a) that I have read this document in its entirety, understand it, and sign it voluntarily; and (b) that this Acknowledgement of Risk and Waiver of Liability is the entire agreement between the parties hereto and its terms are contractual and not a mere recital. Further, I certify that I am the parent or legal guardian of the above-named participant in the Pendleton Pride Youth Group. On behalf of myself and my spouse, partner, co-guardian, or any other person who claims the participant as a child. I acknowledge that my child and I have agreed to the terms and conditions of my child’s participation in the youth group, and I hereby give my consent to participation by my child in the youth group and activities, and to receive medical treatment determined to be necessary. I further agree to hold harmless, indemnify and defend Pendleton Pride from and against all claims, demands or suits that my child has or may have.

This document will be reviewed and signed annually on April 1st by participating youth and parent/guardians.

I recognize and acknowledge that Pendleton Pride may record my child’s participation and appearance in the Pendleton Pride event or other activities on any recorded medium (including, but not limited to video, audio, photos) for use in any form. I authorize such recording and release Pendleton Pride to use my child’s name, likeness, voice, and biographical material to exhibit or distribute such recordings in whole or part without restrictions or limitations for any educational or promotional purpose.

No signature below represents my choice to opt out of this media release.