Code of Conduct

As an SMO member you agree to:

• Always show respect your fellow members at all times;

• Always show respect and appreciation for the volunteers who give their time to help the society and/or event(s);

• Will not use membership directory for personal gain, sales or other activities;

• Will not sell or give membership directory information to anyone outside of the society;

• Be honest in conducting the member’s business;
  Respect the confidentiality of information gained through the society;

• Act fairly;

• Foster an ethical culture and take responsibility for one’s conduct.

• Never yell, taunt, or threaten physical violence upon another member, a volunteer or event spectator;

• Never use abusive or vulgar language, or make racial, ethnic or gender-related slurs or derogatory comments at society events, forums, chats or blogs, etc.;

• Never make unwanted sexual or physical contact with other members;

• Report violations of the Member Code of Conduct policy to the Board in writing.