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Enclosure (2) to COMDTINST M1710.13
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(5) no officer or member of the association will use
his or her official Coast Guard position to
further the interests of the association; and
(6) the Association secures general liability
insurance as appropriate. Private associations
are not considered to be instrumentalities of the
government for purposes of the Federal Tort Act
and, consequently, the government is not liable
for the association's activities. Insurance
coverage for the conduct of routine business
meetings, however, while encouraged, is generally
not critical as the risk and extent of liability
is small, On the other hand, if the association
sponscrs an event or activity, it must determine
on, a case by case basis, the need for general
liability coverage. Of particular concern would
be any circumstances or events which involve:
(a) Guests or the public.
(b) Increased risk of injury (i.e., athletic
events, fireworks, etc.)
(c) .Consumption of alcoholic beverages.
In general, private associations should be very
care'ful in determining the type of events
sponsored, where they are held, eligible
parti+pai&s, and how much liability is assumed
in organizing an event.
The association's pursuits and operations are not
adverse to any of the policies and directives
promulgated by the DOT or the Coast Guard.
The activities of the ,association and the actions,
behavior and conduct of its members and guests do not
embarrass the DOT or the Coast Guard.
The association does not engage in any activity which
competes with Coast Guard non-appropriated fund
activities.
The constitution or equivalent document specifically
provides for the proper disposition of residual
assets and liabilities upon dissolution.
The association is self-sustaining.
The association does not discriminate because of age,
sex, .race, color, religion, national origin, or
physical handicap.
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