Privileges and Obligations

Privileges and Obligations FOR MEMBERS OF THE BERKELEY COUNTY CHAPTER OF THE IZAAK WALTON LEAGUE OF AMERICA, INC.

Membership in the Berkeley County Chapter, Izaak Walton League of America, Inc. automatically bestows the privileges to use the recreational facilities of the Chapter. In accepting these privileges, each member must adhere to certain obligations and responsibilities for members in good standing.

AMENDMENTS

These Privileges and Obligations shall be added to, amended or repealed at any regular or special meeting of the General Membership called for that purpose by a two-thirds (2/3) majority vote of the total authorized vote there at, provided written notice setting forth the proposed additions, amendments or repeals has been mailed to each member at least ten (10) days before such meeting.

PRIVILEGES

1. Attend Chapter meetings and social events.

2. Personal use of the Chapter House with approval of the Chapter House Chairman.

3. Personal use of the Chapter grounds, waterfront, and picnic areas providing that no Chapter functions are scheduled.

4. Personal use of the waterfront lot and dock space on a donation basis as assigned, per the Lot and Dock Obligations.

5. Personal use of the boat launching ramp on a donation basis.

6. Personal use of the summer storage facilities for boat trailers, boats, and vehicles; and winter storage facilities for trailers, mobile homes, boats, and boat trailers. See pertaining Obligation rules.

7. Temporary camping in areas set aside for such activities. The Waterfront Manager will be consulted upon arrival.

8. There will exist a right of way along the entire Club owned riverfront, open to all members for the purpose of walking and enjoyment of the river. No vehicles, wheeled, tracked, motorized, non-motorized, bicycles, or children’s toys will be allowed along this path. Common courtesy will be shown to the occupants of the first (1st) trailer row at all times. Entry points are: picnic areas, between lots four (4) and five (5), and lot thirty-five (35).

9. Guests may utilize the Chapter facilities ONLY when accompanied by a member in good standing. Guests MAY NOT launch boats, use the boat ramp, or place campers or tents on Chapter property.

10. All keys and key cards to the Chapter House and Waterfront areas are the property of the Berkeley County Izaak Walton League of America. Members may lease key cards from the Key Card Committee for the duration of their active membership.

PRIVILEGES FOR STUDENT MEMBERS AND MEMBERS UNDER EIGHTEEN (18)

1. Attend Chapter meetings and designated social events.

2. Personal use of the Chapter House with approval of the Chapter House Chairperson.

3. Personal use of Chapter grounds, waterfront, and picnic area. Those under the age of eighteen (18) must have adult member supervision.

4. Temporary camping in areas set aside for such activities. The Waterfront Manager will be consulted in advance. Those under the age of eighteen (18) must have adult member supervision.

5. There will exist a right of way along the entire Club owned riverfront, open to all members for the purpose of walking and enjoyment of the river. No vehicles, wheeled, tracked, motorized, non-motorized, bicycles, or children’s toys will be allowed along this path. Common courtesy will be shown to the occupants of the first (1st) trailer row at all times. Entry points are: picnic areas, between lots four (4) and five (5), and lot thirty-five (35).

6. All keys and key cards to the Chapter House and Waterfront areas are the property of the Berkeley County Izaak Walton League of America. Members may lease key cards at the age of sixteen (16) from the Waterfront Manager for the duration of their active membership. However, any violations of the Privileges or Obligations of members could result in the loss of key card and privileges, only to be reinstated at the discretion of the Board of Directors.

7. Members under the age of eighteen (18) are not permitted to have guests without adult member supervision.

8. Members under the age of eighteen (18) will not be permitted on the lot or dock list, or to hold a lot or dock.

PRIVILEGES AND RESTRICTIONS FOR ASSOCIATE MEMBERS

1. Personal use of chapter grounds when accompanied by sponsor or sponsor- appointed member.

2. Are not eligible for key card until full member.

3. Must attend three (3) consecutive General Membership Meetings or have written verification as to why a General Membership meeting was missed.

4. May not have guests on chapter grounds other than immediate family living in same household. Any others are guests of sponsor.

5. May use boat ramp at $5.00 per weekend. Weekend consists of Friday, Saturday, Sunday, and Holidays. Weekend fee/donation does not count toward permanent boat sticker donation.

6. May use temporary campground facilities Friday, Saturday, Sunday, and holidays at the regular chapter rate per night. Weekend fee/donation does not count toward seasonal camping rate.

7. Sponsor is responsible for making sure that their Associate Member’s ramp and camping fees/donations are paid.

8. No storage privileges until regular member.

9. May not utilize motorized ATV’s, golf carts, etc. until regular member. (8/04)

OBLIGATIONS: MEMBERS

1. Each member is personally responsible for all acts or actions of his/her family. This includes littering, damaging, marring, or the defacing Chapter members or property. Loud talking, noises, music, vulgar language, drunkenness, and lewd performances are not permitted at anytime.

2. Members are responsible for action of their guests and supervision of their children while on Chapter grounds.

3. No member or his/her guest may use another member's property (dock, boat, or trailer) without permission of said member.

4. Members are responsible for the Chapter key cards in their possession. A member may loan his/her key card to a family member living in the same household for the purpose of opening and closing the gate, providing that the key card does not leave Chapter grounds. Members must abide by the key card agreement. Members in good standing may lease a key card.  Each member leasing a key card will be assessed a twenty dollar($20) per year gate maintenance donation due no later than December 31st of each calendar year, payable to the Berkeley County Chapter of the IWLA. The donation may be remitted to the Financial Secretary, or any member of the Financial Committee. Any member holding an active key who has not remitted the gate maintenance donation by December 31st will have their key code deleted from the Chapter key reader. Upon receipt by the chapter of the gate maintenance donation of twenty dollars ($20), and a reinstatement donation of five dollars ($5.00), a member may have his/her key reactivated. (5/10)

5. Members unlocking the Chapter House door or Waterfront Gate will ensure that the door/gate is securely locked after the entry and/or exit.

6. Observance of the five mile per hour (5mph) speed limit on all streets or roads, and observance of all parking signs regarding vehicles, boats, and trailers within the Chapter grounds.

7. Quiet hours in the camping areas and lot holder's area will be observed between the hours of 11:00 pm and 8:00 am.

8. Members holding a lot and/or dock space(s) and utilizing storage are required to attend six (6) meetings per calendar year. Members holding a lot and/or dock space(s) as a co-holder can also attend.  Either member present will be accepted as a meeting attended. A roll call of lot/dock holders will be called at each meeting night by a member of the Board of Directors. The roll call will show only those members that are in attendance. Excuses for not attending will be in writing and submitted to the Board of Directors annually. The only accepted excuses for not attending the required meetings are conflicting work hours and sickness.  The Board of Directors must approve all excuses. Everyone utilizing the storage must sign-up to use it, and will be required to make six (6) meetings per year. Utilizing the storage on Chapter property is leaving anything unoccupied or not being used at any time. When you sign-up, you agree to attend six (6) meetings per year.

9. Picnic tables and fireplaces are on a first (1st) arrival basis. Users of these facilities are responsible for clean up and trash disposal.

10. Persons making use of the toilet facilities will ensure that they are maintained in a sanitary condition. In addition, no bottles, cans, sanitary napkins, or solid objects will be tossed into the toilets. No washing of boats or vehicles is permitted.

11. No trash/garbage cans are provided for those utilizing either the picnic or camping areas. Therefore, all trash/garbage will be removed from the Chapter grounds and disposed of in the proper manner.

12. Open burning is restricted to the burning of debris, which may accumulate along the river/creek bank, and all such burning will be done at the water's edge.

13. Mini-bikes, trail bikes, motorcycles, and ATV type vehicles will be permitted on Chapter property as long as they observe the five mile per hour (5mph) speed limit. The operator must have a valid vehicle operator's license or be at least eighteen (18) years of age. 

14. Pets will be kept on a controlled leash and under supervision at all times. Pet waste must be picked up IMMEDIATELY and placed in a closed container and removed from the Chapter property. Owners are responsible for the actions of their pets at all times.

15. Flammable liquids must be kept in an approved container and will be stored in a manner not to be readily accessible to children.

16. No carrying of loaded firearms, or shooting of the same, on Chapter property unless approved by the Board of Directors.

17. Members may be asked to provide a current membership card, along with one (1) type of picture identification while on Chapter property.

18. No alcoholic beverages will be sold on Chapter property.

19. Swimming is not permitted in the boat ramp area.

20. No trees may be cut or removed anywhere on Chapter property without obtaining permission from the Board of Directors.

21. Any active member may apply for a lot or dock space by mailing a standard post card stating, " PLEASE ENTER MY NAME ON THE LOT/DOCK LIST." All cards must be postmarked and mailed to the Waterfront Manager at P.O. Box 1212, Martinsburg, WV 25402. Active members already on the list must renew no earlier than January 1st and no later than January 31st of each year or they will lose their position on the list(s).

22. All members will receive a copy of the Constitution and By-laws and a copy of the Privileges, Obligations, and Penalties at the time of their first (1st) membership orientation meeting.

23. No Chapter property will be used by members or guests for commercial purposes.

24. All requests, complaints, or suggestions in reference to the management and/or operation of the recreational facilities of the Chapter shall be made to the Waterfront Manager.

25. Any member failing to abide by the Chapter Privileges and Obligations, as set forth in the preceding and subsequent paragraphs will be subject to being disciplined in accordance with the established penalties.

26. All members and guests will comply with the county and state ordinance rules while on Chapter property.

27. Berkeley County Chapter of the IWLA is not responsible for any damage or theft of any personal property while on Chapter property.

OBLIGATIONS: LOT HOLDERS

1. Members assigned lots must place on his/her lot a travel trailer, fifth wheel trailer, or motor home within thirty (30) days of placement date or lot assignment. Units must be built by a bona fide manufacturer, titled in the name of the lot holder, and may not exceed a factory certified length of thirty-eight (38) feet. Campers will be positioned so that they can be moved from the lot at any time without disturbing the camper ahead. Placement of mobile homes on the first or second row is not permitted except for those now under the grandfather clause. Only one (1) unit per lot is permitted. (4//04)

2. The right hand side of the unit must face the river. All newly installed utility poles must be located near the rear of the unit with the meter facing away from the unit.

3. Lot holders will not place tents, truck campers, homemade trailers, sheds, or any type of building on any lot for living purposes.

4. Trailers having kitchen, lavatory, bath, or any combination, must be connected to a holding tank system. Present systems will be used until needing repair/replacement. No types of washing machines are permitted.

5. A storage shed, not to exceed 8' x 10' can be located at the rear or left side of the unit. Placements must be approved by the Waterfront Manager. All sheds on the front row must have wheels under them. Other sheds must be on skids or wheels for emergency movement.

6. The area between the first (1st) row trailer and the bank is to be used only for picnic tables, chairs, swings, flagpoles, and fire rings. The area from the top of the bank and river's edge is to be used only for the mooring of docks, catwalks, steps, water pumps, electrical poles, swings, and decks. Parking vehicles, boats, or boat trailers is not permitted between the unit and the top of the riverbank.

7. Placement of tents to provide additional sleeping accommodations for guests is permitted on a lot, providing that the tents are not erected prior to 7:00 pm and dismantled no later than 9:00 am the following day.

8.  Dining canopies are permitted, providing they are erected within a reasonable distance of the unit and then only on a temporary basis.

9. At no time will members be permitted to place upon any lot an additional travel trailer, truck camper, or motor home for the purpose of an overnight stay.

10. Each lot holder must respect his neighbor's lot, privileges, property, and rights of privacy. Games that cause trespassing on adjoining lots are discouraged. Obstacles that interfere with the view of the river or waterfront will not be permitted.

11. Lot holders may only park their boat and/or boat trailer at the end of their trailer or between the trailer and the street. Rigs parked at the end of a trailer will not extend beyond the side of the trailer.

12.  Each lot is to be kept in an orderly, clean, and sanitary condition. Refuse containers or other containers must not be allowed to overflow. Garbage or decayed food must not be allowed to remain either in refuse cans or on the lot. Lot holders are responsible for the immediate removal of such garbage or trash.

13. No more than two (2) personal vehicles are allowed to be parked on a lot. No portion of the lot is to be used as a storage space for lumber, metal, or junk.

14.  Lot holders are responsible for keeping grass and/or weeds mowed to present a neat appearance at all times. Mowing is recommended on a weekly basis. During vacations (or absences) the lot holder must make arrangements to see that the preceding is adhered to. Lots showing signs of not being properly maintained will be reported to the Waterfront Manager who will in turn take necessary actions. (See penalties, Paragraph 4).

15.  Lot holders may not sub-lease their property.

16.  Lot holders must notify the Waterfront Manager if their trailers are to be used by other members in their absence. A limitation of two (2) weeks per year is established for such use.

17. Lots may be held by a couple under the following condition. Couple is defined as two people who are married or have a romantic or committed relationship. 1) Couples must be married or have lived together as partners for a minimum of five (5) years to be eligible as co-holders of a lot. 2) Both members are in good standing.

Lots will only be issued in one (1) person's name. The member next in line accepting the lot is the primary lot holder. That person's name will be removed from the lot list and only be put back on if a post card is resubmitted to the IWLA. The remaining partner may become co-holder of the lot and jointly they assume the privileges and obligations of the lot holder's agreement. The partner's name may remain on the lot list. No couple will hold two (2) lots at the same time.  In the case of divorce or separation the lot will be retained by the primary lot holder. If, however, the primary lot holder wishes not to retain the lot after the divorce or separation, then the co-holder will have full rights to the lot as long as he/she is a member in good standing.

In case of death of either member, the surviving member will retain full lot holdership until their death or relinquishment. Lots will not pass any further than the first (1st) survivor. In case of death of a Chapter member who is a lot holder and the partner is not a member, the survivor of the Chapter member must remove the trailer and all other personal property within ninety (90) days of the death 

(18) Lot holder(s) must be a current member in good standing. Lot donation is three hundred thirty five dollars ($335.00) per year, if paid no later than the February General Membership Meeting. The lot donation is three hundred forty- five dollars ($345.00) if paid after the February General Membership Meeting. If the donation has not been paid by the March general Membership Meeting of each year, then the lot holder will forfeit his/her lot and the lot will be reassigned. Lot donations are payable to the Berkeley County Chapter IWLA, Inc. Donations include water and road maintenance fees. A fee of forty dollars ($40.00), payable to the Chapter Treasurer will be assessed to each new lot holder for the purpose of well maintenance. Each lot holder is responsible for removing their personal property in times of emergency (i.e. flood, fire, etc.).

18. Lot holders are responsible for repairing their personal water leaks immediately. Water valves will be cut off when leaving the unit for more than eight (8) hours. Damage to personal property is not the responsibility of the IWLA or any person assisting in the time of an emergency. 

19. Lot holders will reimburse the previous lot holder the cost of the electrical box, to include the entrance cable at a maximum of one hundred fifty dollars ($150.00). The service must meet all codes.

 20.    If a lot holder decides to give up their lot, they must give the Waterfront Manager a letter stating so. The Waterfront Manager will contact the first (1st) member on the lot list. If that member passes, the next member will be contacted until a new holder is found. The lot request list generates a right to a space and not an obligation to buy an existing trailer or any improvements. If the new lot holder does not wish to compensate the previous owner, the previous lot owner has thirty (30) days to remove the improvements except for permanent fixtures (i.e. concrete slabs, gravel, asphalt, power poles, etc.). The new lot holder will not assume the lot until all improvements are removed.

21.    The date for placement of trailers will be determined by the Waterfront Manager. All lot holders/representatives will be on hand to help with placement and hookup. If a holder elects to place their trailer at any time other than the placement date, then it must be in place and hooked up within thirty (30) days or they will forfeit the lot. 

22.    The moving date for removal of the first (1st) and second (2nd) row trailers will be determined by the Waterfront Manager. The lot holder/representative will be on hand to help unhook and remove trailers. If the owner elects to remove at other than the established date, it must be coordinated with the Waterfront Manager prior to the moving date.

23.      With an approved permit, a porch may be constructed along the right side of the trailer. Porches constructed of concrete or wood must not exceed a width of twelve (12) feet or a length of thirty-six (36) feet. Concrete porches will have a base of at least four (4) inches of rock, reinforcing wire and at least four (4) inches of concrete. Concrete porches will not protrude more than four (4) inches above the ground along where the trailer sets. The lot holder will be responsible for obtaining an approved permit for his/her porch after their design has been approved by the Board of Directors for construction. Newly constructed roofs will not be permanently attached to both the porch and trailer. It may be attached to one or the other.

24.    Lot holders have the privilege of removing their units from their lots two (2) times each season, not to exceed four (4) weeks total. Removal of trailers will not interfere with other lot holder's trailers.

25.    Lot swapping may be done by any two (2) parties that now have lots, as long as both parties agree on staying on the swapped lot for the period of one (1) year. No lot holder will swap more than one (1) time a year. A new lot holder cannot swap for the period of one (1) year from the date the lot was issued. The Waterfront Manager must be involved in all scheduled lot swapping. Final approval will come from the Board of Directors at a regularly scheduled Board of Directors Meeting. All lot swapping will take place between January 1st and April 30th of the current year.

26.    Current lot holders will spend ten (10) days - day defined as eight (8) hours - in a twenty four (24) hour period) on their lot during the camping season beginning when the water is turned on in April and ending at the close of the camping season when the water is turned off in November. This will be monitored electronically by using a key fob when arriving and leaving, and a printout of this activity will be posted each month during the camping season.

Lot holders not in compliance will forfeit their lot. Poor health or uncontrollable circumstances will be considered.

OBLIGATIONS: DOCK SPACE HOLDERS

1. Dock space holders are responsible for keeping grass and/or weeds mowed to present a neat appearance from the water's edge to the top of the bank. Docks will be free floating at all times, and will be kept free of litter/floating debris.

2. A dock space donation will be thirty dollars ($30) if paid by the February General Membership Meeting of each calendar year. The dock space donation is forty dollars ($40) if paid after the February General Membership Meeting. If the donation has not been paid by the March General Membership Meeting of each calendar year, the dock space holder will then forfeit the space and the space will be reassigned. The donation is made payable to the Berkeley County Chapter IWLA.

3. Docks will be repaired, missing barrels replaced, and docks painted prior to placement in the water. All docks launched from IWLA property will have plastic barrels. Once in the water, the dock must be kept in good condition.

4. The dock space holder is entitled to place his/her personal picnic table at the top of the bank, or assigned space, with the exception being along the first (1st) row of trailers.

5. The date(s) for the placement and removal of the docks will be set by the Waterfront Manager. Dock owners or their representative will be available on the date(s) of placement/removal to assist in the overall operation; otherwise handling fees will be assessed.

6. The dock owner or their representative must be on the river/creek to accept and secure their dock when it is floated into position. Docks must have catwalks, steps, and cables all in place within fifteen (15) days after the placement date. New dock owners must have docks, catwalks, steps, and cables in place within thirty (30) days after the assignment day. When removing docks, the owner or their representative will ensure that all catwalks and cables have been removed and the dock is free of any obstacles. Members removing docks at any other time than the removal date will coordinate storage with the Waterfront Manager.

7. Dock owners may not sublease their property.

8. All docks are private property and cannot be used by others without the dock owner’s permission.

9. If a dock space holder decides to give up their, space, they must give the Waterfront Manager a letter stating so. The Waterfront Manager will contact the first (1st) member on the dock list. If that member passes, the next member will be contacted until a new holder is found. The dock request list generates a right to a space, and not an obligation to buy an existing dock.

10. All dock owners are responsible for keeping their winter storage areas clean. Any refuse from reworked docks must be disposed of outside the Chapter property.

11. Docks may be held by a husband and wife under the following condition:

    • Both are members in good standing.

    • Docks will only be issued in one (1) person’s name. The member next in line accepting the dock is primary dock holder. That person’s name will be removed from the dock list and only be put back on if a post card is resubmitted to the IWLA. The remaining spouse may become the co-holder of the dock and jointly they assume the privileges and obligations of the dock holder’s agreement. The spouse’s name may remain on the dock list. No couple will hold two (2) docks at the same time. In the case of divorce, the dock will be retained by the primary dock holder. If however, the primary dock holder wishes not to retain the dock after the divorce, then the co-holder will have full rights to the dock as long as he/she is a member in good standing.

    • In the case of death, the spouse will retain full dock holder ship until their death or relinquishment. Docks will not pass any further than the first (1st) survivor. In the case of a Chapter member, who is a dock holder and the spouse is not a member, then the survivor of the Chapter member must remove the dock, boat, trailer, and all other personal property within ninety (90) days of the death.

12.  All docks stored on IWLA property (excluding IWLA dock holders) shall be assessed an annual dock fee of thirty dollars ($30).

OBLIGATIONS: CAMPERS

1. Any member in good standing may camp in any designated camping area according to the type of camping unit, upon payment of a camping donation. Camping spots are on a FIRST ARRIVAL BASIS. Reservations of any type are not accepted except by the direction of the Board of Directors.

2. Camping donations are to be paid by the May General Membership meeting. There will be an additional ten dollar ($10) donation if not paid by the June General Membership meeting of the calendar year. If not paid by the June General Membership meeting each year, temporary campers will have to pay twenty-five dollars ($25) for each day camped. Donations are as follows: Annual Donation: Three hundred thirty-five dollars ($335) for all types of campers, payable to the Chapter Treasurer; Daily Donation: Twenty-five dollars ($25) for members, for all types of campers, payable to the Chapter Treasurer. Note: If you choose to pay for camping by the night, you may NOT store your camper on IWLA property.

3. All campers must ensure the grass is mowed prior to occupancy of the said space.

4. One (1) row of trailers, truck campers, or motor homes will be parked in the first (1st) row of electrical hook-ups. When the first (1st) row is filled, a second (2nd) row will be formed in the same format of the first (1st) row. Campers parked in the second (2nd) row must move their units to permit a unit to move out of the first (1st) row upon request.

5. Towed units will be backed in toward the creek. Towing vehicles must be unhooked from the unit and parked in the area designated for boat and trailer parking.

6. Truck type campers MUST NOT BE REMOVED from the truck bed.

7. Those placing campers in campsites may not do so until after three in the afternoon (3pm) on Thursday. All campers must be occupied on Friday evening and until campers are removed from the site.

8. Camping units, while in the camping area, may be asked to move for mowing purposes.

9. Holding tanks will be fully utilized with absolutely no discharge, seepage, or leaking connections that may cause unsanitary conditions or pollution of the grounds and waters.

10. Members may utilize a tent for immediate family accommodations providing that the tent is not erected prior to seven in the evening (7pm) and is removed no later than ten in the morning (10am) the next day.

11. Members are permitted to utilize one (1) Chapter picnic table at their camping site unless otherwise approved by the Waterfront Manager.

12. No vans or pickups are permitted on the campground for the purpose of overnight sleeping, without the permission of the Waterfront Manager.

13. All camping trailers will be issued a decal upon receipt of payment of the annual donation. Decals will be displayed at all times.

14. Members will be permitted to store trailers only during the camping season in an area designated by the Waterfront Manager, provided the annual camping fee has been paid. Mowing of the grass will be the responsibility of the owner.

 OBLIGATIONS: BOAT OWNERS/OPERATORS

1. Each boat owner/operator is responsible for any damage caused by the wake of their boat.

2. Any boat using the Opequon Creek, must reduce the speed of their boat to a slow idle so as to cause NO WAKE.

3. All boats must maintain a fifty (50) foot distance from all docks while underway, except to approach or depart from a dock.

4. After a boat has launched, the vehicle and boat trailer must be pulled to the upper side of the designated parking area bordering the road leading into IWLA Drive. This area is designated for temporary parking only and will not be used as a storage area. Empty boat trailers will not be permitted to be left in the ramp parking area, but must be stored in the winter dock storage area.

5. No member will cause the launching ramp, or access to the ramp, to be blocked thus causing a delay to any person desiring to launch or remove a boat from the water.

6. The launching ramp is the property of the Berkeley County Chapter IWLA and is intended for the personal use of members only.

7. Boat and boat trailers will be stored in areas designated by the Waterfront Manager. Storage areas will be maintained by the boat owners.

8. All boat owners will provide the Waterfront Manager with proof of ownership for the purpose of registration, an annual donation of twenty-five dollars ($25) per boat, payable no later than the May General Membership meeting. After the May General Membership Meeting a donation of forty dollars ($40) will be assessed to cover ramp repairs and mowing operations. The donation should be made payable to the Berkeley County IWLA. Each boat trailer will have a current registration decal, which will be permanently displayed on the left side of the winch pedestal.

OBLIGATIONS: PICNIC AREA

1. Chapter members in good standing and their guests may utilize the designated picnic area on a first (1st) arrival basis. The maximum capacity is fifty (50) people. No beer parties. Trash removal is the individual’s responsibility.

2. Parking vehicles in the picnic area is PROHIBITED. After unloading of the vehicle has been accomplished, the vehicle will be parked in a designated parking area.

3. Only charcoal may be used in the grill. The burning of trash or garbage in the grill is strictly forbidden.

4.  The Chapter picnic tables are for your convenience. The tables will not be marred, defaced in any manner, or removed from the pavilion area.

5. Due to the limited number of Chapter picnic tables, only one (1) table will be utilized by any one (1) member and their guest(s). If additional tables are needed, it will be the responsibility of the said member to furnish their own.

6. Each member is reminded that they are responsible, at all times, for the actions of their children and those children belonging to their guests.

OBLIGATIONS: GUESTS

1. Non members may utilize Chapter facilities, only when accompanied by a member in good standing. Guests may not launch or use the boat ramp.

2. Guests are required to respect and comply with obligations.

3.  Guests may not bring in pets.

4. Failure to abide by and fully comply with an applicable obligation will result in that party or person being asked to leave Chapter property and not return.

Penalties

1. Failure of any member to abide by an obligation may result in them appearing before the Board of Directors to account for their behavior.

2. Guests are subject to applicable obligations. Failure to abide by these obligations may result in refusal to allow the use of Chapter facilities.

3. Donations will not be refunded when a member is requested to forfeit privileges.

4. Failure to properly maintain their areas of responsibility in accordance with paragraph 14 of the Lot Holders Obligations and paragraph 1 of the Dock Space Holders Obligations, will result in having to pay the Chapter a grass/weed cutting donation to be assessed by the Board of Directors.

5. Dock owners not complying with paragraph 5 of the Dock Space Holders Obligations will be assessed a handling donation, payable to the Treasurer as follows: Placement of dock: Fifty dollars ($50). Removal of dock: Fifty dollars ($50).  These donations are in addition to the contract fee for the handling of the dock between the storage area and the water.

6. Any trailer or dock owner, who has not cleaned up in the winter storage areas on which their property was stored, will be assessed a donation of thirty five dollars ($35) payable to the Chapter treasurer.

7. Lost or damaged keys/cards may be replaced at a fee of twenty dollars ($20) per key or card.