HOUSE RULES ALVA AERIE 871 - Fraternal Order of Eagles

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HOUSE RULES
ALVA AERIE 871
Rule #1. The Officers and Board of Trustees of ALVA Aerie 871 shall be the sole judge of
the persons who may be admitted as guests or members. They shall also be the sole judge
of the qualifications and eligibility of members and guests. The Aerie reserves the right to
refuse anyone admittance to the Buffet and Social Rooms.
Rule #2. Under the direction of the Aerie, the Board of Trustees shall have control of the
Aerie Home and other property that is not, by law, entrusted to others. They shall be
responsible for the employment and discharge of all Aerie employees. They shall supervise
the operation of the Buffet and Social Rooms as provided in the Statutes for Local Aeries.
Selling prices for beverages and other merchandise offered to the membership shall be
established by the Board of Trustees and shall be such a price to assure a fair and
reasonable profit to the Aerie.
Rule #3. The Buffet and Social Rooms shall be open and closed by the Board of Trustees
at such hours that best meet the needs of the membership and comply with existing laws.
Approved operating hours will be posted conspicuously in the Buffet and Social Rooms. All
must vacate the Aerie within 30 minutes of last call. Anyone refusing to leave upon request
of the Bartender on duty or a Trustee will be in violation of the House Rules and subject to
suspension.
Rule #4. The Board of Trustees shall be responsible for the preservation of orderly conduct
of all members and guests in the Buffet and Social Rooms. Intoxication, indulgence in
profane, vile, or boisterous language by anyone on Aerie premises is strictly prohibited. Any
disorderly conduct or violation of the House Rules may result in suspension of Social Room
privileges for a period of 30, 60, or 90 days. Anyone who has to be escorted from the
premises shall not be allowed to re-enter until they meet with the Board of Trustees at their
regular meeting.
Rule #5. No member of the Aerie or Auxiliary shall be entitled to social privileges while
charges are pending except at the discretion of the Board of Trustees.
Rule #6. Any member having charges against him/her and found guilty twice by the Board
of Trustees, on the third offense the charges are automatically referred to the Worthy
President for proper disposition.

Rule #7. All members must have their official dues receipt with them to be admitted to the
Buffet and Social Rooms. Members, of the Aerie or Auxiliary, with a delinquent dues
receipt will not be permitted in the Buffet or Social Rooms except to pay their dues. Prior
members of the Aerie who have been dropped from the membership may not enter the
Buffett or Social Rooms except to complete an application for membership.
Rule #8. Non-Eagles shall not be permitted to visit the Buffet and Social rooms unless
accompanied by a member in good standing. An Aerie or Auxiliary member is permitted to
sign in two guests per visit. No male guest may visit more than twice except to complete an
application for Aerie membership. The spouse of an Aerie member is exempt from the two
visit rule but is strongly encouraged to join the Fraternal Order of Eagles. The two-visit
rule does not apply to guests attending a function in which the Banquet Hall is rented for
special or private functions. Any guest outside of a 50-mile radius may be exempted from
the two-visit rule by advance permission of the Board of Trustees.
Rule #9. Anyone sponsoring a guest is responsible for that guest and the actions of the
guest. Charges will be preferred against any member who willfully brings an undesirable
person into the Buffet or Social Rooms. No guest may remain after the sponsoring member
leaves the Aerie.
Rule #10. Any member who willfully destroys or misappropriates Aerie property shall be
required to make full restitution. Any member who refuses or fails to pay the full value
thereof will have charges filed against him/her by the Board of Trustees. No article or
articles belonging to the Home or the Aerie shall be taken from the premises except in the
interest of the Aerie and only on written consent of the Board of Trustees.
Rule #11. Individuals under 16 are permitted in the Banquet and Social Rooms until 9
PM, except on special occasions, and must be accompanied by a parent in good standing.
Parents are responsible for their children and the Aerie will not be held responsible for any
injuries incurred by a child. At no time will children be permitted at the bar.
Rule #12. Any visiting Eagle may visit the Buffet and Social Rooms or Home upon
presentation of his/her official receipt showing that he/she is in good standing. All visitors
must register their names, addresses and Aerie number in the Visitor's Register.
Rule #13. It shall be the duty of the Trustees, through orders to their employees, to keep
all club and Aerie property clean, attractive, and in sanitary condition. The employees
must be qualified by education and training to conduct the affairs in a courteous,
proficient, and businesslike manner. Every member is enjoined to help employees keep the
Aerie in a neat and attractive manner.
Rule # 14. Merchandise and refreshments may be sold to sponsored guests as long as the
sponsor remains in the Rathskellar. Sponsored guests may participate in games.

Rule #15. Members or guests under the age of 21 are not allowed to purchase or be served
alcoholic beverages of any kind. Persons under the age of 21 may not be seated at the bar.
Rule #16. Members bringing alcoholic beverages into the Rathskellar must surrender the
container to the Bartender on duty. If the member's alcoholic beverage is left on the
premises, it must be distinguished from other member's alcoholic beverages by having their
name affixed to it.
Rule #17. No weapons of any type are allowed. Anyone caught with a weapon will be
suspended. The possession or use of any illegal or controlled substance on Aerie property
is strictly prohibited. Violators are subject to charges or suspension.
Rule #18. Any member knowing of any violation of these rules is required to report same
to the Board of Trustees and, if required to do so by the Board, shall sign a written
statement of such violation.
Rule #19. These House Rules shall be consistent with and in compliance with the laws of
the locality in which the Aerie is located. The business transactions of the Buffet and
Social Rooms shall be conducted as required by the laws of the community and as provided
for in the Laws of the Fraternal Order of Eagles. Violations of the House Rules can be the
cause of revocation of the Buffet permit issued by the Grand Aerie, Fraternal Order of
Eagles, as well as other licenses granted by local, state, and federal authorities.
Rule #20. Section 63.2(c) Statutes of the Fraternal Order of Eagles will be rigidly enforced
and offenses against the Laws of the Order shall include, but not be limited to:
"Any conduct unbecoming of a member of the Eagles, which shall include any
violation of the House Rules and personal conduct that is likely to bring disgrace upon the
Order."
Rule #21. Any occurrence not covered by these House Rules must be referred to the Board
of Trustees for disposition.
Proposed at the regular meeting held on April 7, 2010
Second reading at the regular meeting held on April 21, 2010
Adopted at the regular meeting held on May 5, 2010
David F. McDermott Mike Malloy