VJCL Convention Rules

BEHAVIOR CODE STANDARDS & DISCIPLINE POLICY
We strongly advise all sponsors to consider carefully the qualifications of any student who wishes to attend Convention and bring only those students who will respect the rules and uphold JCL values.

1. Your own name tag must be worn at all times around your neck.
2. There will be no body paint, confetti, bubbles, or rice allowed at the convention. Using such items during the General Assemblies will cause the school to lose spirit points and/or give cause for disciplinary action.
3. JCL delegates may not drive vehicles during Convention and are not allowed to use skateboards, roller blades/skates or bicycles at Convention.
4. Use or possession of alcoholic beverages, illegal drugs, or fireworks is strictly prohibited. No burning of candles or incense is allowed in rooms. Possession of alcohol, illegal drugs, or burning of candles/incense constitutes a major infraction of the rules, and delegates will be sent home at their parents’ expense after the proper authorities have been notified.
5. Tampering with fire alarms, fire-fighting equipment, elevators, or other safety and security equipment is strictly prohibited; it is a misdemeanor and is punishable by law.
6. Improper use of elevators and/or escalators may result in disciplinary action.
7. Any destruction or damage of hotel/convention center property is strictly prohibited. Disciplinary action will include financial remuneration for such damage or theft. All areas of Convention must be left in the same condition as found.
8. Students are only permitted to be in the hotel room to which they are assigned except for a fellowship meeting with the sponsor present.
9. All JCL delegates must be in their assigned rooms at curfew.
10. Campaign materials may be posted only after the Parliamentarian has given permission to do so and only on designated areas. Be sure to check with the Parliamentarian for the locations.
11. Attendance at all General Assemblies is mandatory. 
12. Each delegate is expected to attend at least one seminar (discamus) and to participate in at least three events or contests. It shall be the responsibility of the JCL sponsors and chaperones to see that these rules are followed. 
13. No electronic devices should be used during assemblies, discamus sessions, or competitions.
14. At all discamus sessions, display appropriate etiquette: enter no more than five minutes late; do not chat or do unrelated work; remain for the entire session and do not leave early; and respect the presenter.
15. Sponsors, chaperones, and JCL delegates who fail to adhere to all Convention rules will be notified after the annual September meeting of the VJCL Executive Board as to whether or not they will be allowed to attend the following Convention.
16. Delegates will follow all reasonable instructions of any sponsor, chaperone, or other adult involved with Convention, even if that adult is not part of their delegation.

DISCIPLINE POLICY

1. We will continue to support the sending home (at parents’ expense) of those students who are guilty of major infractions as defined in the Behavior Code Standards. Repeated minor infractions will be considered a major infraction.
2. We will continue to pursue the handling of less serious rule infractions.  The policy will be as follows:
   1. Minor infractions should first be handled by any sponsor or chaperone present.
   2. If the sponsor needs help with the problem, they should call for the aid of a co-chair.         
   3. This meeting may result in the issuing of one warning, and appropriate school officials and parents will be informed.
   4. If a discipline problem should again require the attention of a co-chair, the infraction will be considered major, the awards of the individual will be revoked and the student may be sent home at parents’ expense.
   5. Individuals who have been issued a warning will be notified after the annual September planning meeting of the VJCL Executive Board as to whether or not they will be allowed to attend the following Convention.
3. A student who has been sent home or who has committed a major infraction will forfeit any awards earned and will not be permitted to participate in any VJCL-sponsored activities for the remainder of the school year. 
4. If there are a number of infractions from a given school, the entire delegation may be placed on probation with a letter written to each parent and school official.
5. Students are expected to uphold the values of honesty and integrity while participating in all events. Violations of this may result in all awards being rescinded.
6. Final discretion in disciplinary matters will rest with the VJCL co-chairs.