Code of Conduct

Article 1 - Name & Purpose

1.1 - Name - The name of this group is the Manitoba LEGO® Users Group, abbreviated as

“MBLUG”

1.2 - Purpose - The primary purpose of MBLUG is to promote the hobby of LEGO® building in

Manitoba, Canada. MBLUG seeks to create strong partnerships within our community by

collaborating with individuals, organizations, families, and institutions to share the joy of

LEGO®.

Article 2 - Code of Conduct

2.1 - Respect and Courtesy - All members, partners, and the public will be treated with respect,

kindness, and professionalism.

2.2 - Inclusivity and Safety - No discrimination, bullying, harassment (including sexual

harassment), and unwelcome sexual attention is allowed at any time.

2.3 - Content Restrictions - All LEGO® builds and displays at public events are "kid-friendly" and

appropriate for all ages.

2.4 - Safety and Property - MBLUG will consistently follow safety guidelines at events, maintain

cleanliness, and respect venue rules.

2.5 - Representation - MBLUG members will represent the club or group in a positive light,

especially when interacting with the public or the media.

2.6 - Conflict Resolution - Constructive communication and reporting is encouraged while public

arguments or "gatekeeping" is strongly discouraged.

2.7 - Proper Use of Terms - Strong discouragement of derogatory terms for non-LEGO® bricks

(e.g., "FLEGO") to maintain a supportive tone.

2.8 - Media and Privacy - Inappropriate photography is prohibited and there is a constant

respecting of personal privacy.

Article 3 - Membership

3.1 - Joining MBLUG - MBLUG is open to adult fans of LEGO® aged 18 and older—no specific

theme, skill level, or collection size is required.

3.2 - Involvement - All roles and activities are volunteer-based. All members are encouraged to

get involved and find ways of interacting with the community.

3.3 - Leadership - All leadership roles are volunteer-based and open to changes as seen fit by

MBLUG members and the executive team. MBLUG works collaboratively as a team and there

are leadership opportunities for all.

3.4 - Fees - A membership fee does apply to help fund events, supplies and acquire meeting

spaces.

Article 4 - Personal Property

4.1 - Personal LEGO® - All members are responsible and liable for their own LEGO®. This

includes displaying builds at events, meetings, or other gatherings.

Any MBLUG member's inability to follow this code of conduct will result in a warning and be

encouraged to work together in an effort to avoid future issues. If deemed fit by MBLUG

leadership, a member may be removed for continually not following the code of conduct.