GUESTS
Members must accompany guests at all times unless previous arrangements have been made with a Flag Officer or the House Committee. There is no guest fee unless otherwise noted in the “Topsider” for a special event. All guests must be registered. The same person or persons may not be a guest more than one weekend a month unless special arrangements are made with the House Committee. These rules apply to all members. Members are held fully responsible for their guests.

DRESS
Beginning on the day of Flag Raising and continuing through Labor Day, smart casual dress is required after 6:00 PM for all members and guests unless otherwise noted. On Saturday nights, it is recommended that gentlemen wear jackets in the dining room after 6:00 PM until 10:00 PM unless otherwise noted. On formal occasions, gentlemen are required to wear jackets all evening. Smart casual dress for men shall include collared shirts, dress trousers, dress shorts, shoes or dress sandals. Dress for women shall include dresses, slacks, skirts, Capri pants or evening apparel. Tee shirts, cut-offs, jeans, sneakers or non-dress sandals are not appropriate after 6:00 PM in the club. During the off-season from the Friday after Labor Day until the Friday before Flag Raising, the smart dress casual code will be relaxed to include non-collared shirts and jeans.

SERVING OF ALCOHOL
The AYC Management in their sole discretion reserves the right to limit or refuse service of alcohol to any member or guest who exhibits signs of intoxication or conduct, language or mannerisms which may be inappropriate in nature at any time. No alcohol of any type may be brought or consumed at any time by anyone on the premises of AYC without the express permission of the management having been obtained in advance. Minors are not permitted at the bar in the Grill Room at any time. This section is restricted for the use of adult members and guests.

MEMBER AND GUEST CONDUCT
The members and guests of the AYC are subject to strict adherence to commonly accepted rules of polite language and conduct at all times on the premises of AYC. If at any time a member or guest becomes loud, offensive, belligerent or antagonistic to any other member, guest, server or any employee of AYC, then that member or guest shall be required to leave the premises upon request. Any member may be required to appear before the House Committee or Board of Trustees for further action which may include temporary or permanent suspension of club privileges. Every member is responsible for the conduct of their guests. Members and guests are also responsible for the activities and conduct of all accompanying minors on the premises. This responsibility includes a duty to supervise and control all accompanying minors in all areas of the club including the parking lot, youth room, boating areas and docks, bulkheads and decks. The intention of this guideline is to impose total parental responsibility upon the members and their guests for accompanying minors’ actions and activities while on club premises.

GRILL ROOM
All members and guests are subject to availability of tables in the Grill Room and must request a table through the hostess on duty at that time. The responsibility for seating rests upon the hostess if there is one on duty at that time. Any violation of this rule may result in either a delay in your eating or placement on the waiting list.

DINING ROOM RESERVATIONS
Dining Room reservations are strongly suggested and are generally required to reserve a particular time for seating. Dining reservations will not be held for more than 15 minutes past the designated time of the reservations. Members and their guests not adhering to this rule forfeit their reservations and become subject to wait list availability.

GRIEVANCES
A grievance may be filed by any member of the Board of Trustees, management, member or staff of the AYC against any member or guest who violate any of the rules of conduct set forth herein. The grievance shall be written and delivered to a member of the House Committee. The House Committee will decide whether or not to proceed with any further action. In the event the House Committed decides to proceed, a copy of the grievance will be served upon the member or guest who shall be given the opportunity to present a written response. The House Committee will then in its sole discretion decide whether or not to rule on the grievance or in the alternative to conduct a hearing with the interested parties and render a decision. In the event that there is a ruling against the grieving party, then a recommendation for further action will made to the AYC Board of Trustees. The Board of Trustees may conduct a hearing or alternatively decide what action will be taken by a majority vote. Any decision of the Board of Trustees will be served upon the interested party and may include anyone of the following actions: reprimand, temporary or permanent suspension of the club privileges, dismissal of the grievance in whole or in part or any other action or sanction which may be deemed appropriate by the Board of Trustees in its sole discretion.

SMOKING
The Avalon Yacht Club House is a smoke free facility. Smoking is also not permitted on any of the decks. We ask that you use the appropriate receptacles.

PRIVATE PARTIES
Members may use the club facilities for private parties for a fee. Arrangements may be made through the House Committee or the General Manager. The fee schedule is available at the club office.

CELL PHONES
As a courtesy to fellow members, please refrain from the use of cell phones while dining.

DUES
Dues are payable on or before March 1st of each year, otherwise the member is considered delinquent. Delinquent members’ names will be posted and such members will be denied use of the club and its facilities until dues are paid in full. All members are asked to carry their membership cards with them when on AYC property and be ready to produce them upon request.

MINIMUM USAGE
The dining room minimum may be used for special events prior to Flag Raising. In 2007, those designated events are Easter Sunday Brunch and Mother’s Day Brunch. In addition, 50% of the entire minimum must be used by July 31st with the remaining balance of 50% or less to be used by the Sunday before Labor Day. The minimum may not be used in the Grill Room.