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:: delegation code of conduct ::

The Culver Palms Family YMCA Youth & Government program is run through the California Model Legislature and Court.  It is designed to provide an opportunity for education and personal growth for the youth of our community. This program was developed to encourage high school students to become  well informed and active in the current state of American government.

It is the tradition of the Culver Palms Family YMCA to instill high morals in its participants. This code of conduct document serves as a tool for the delegates of the program to model their behavior in a way complementary to their morals.

It's true that kindness often begets kindness and that people are more likely to be honest to us if we're honest with them, but it's not always so. Sometimes, generosity is rewarded with selfishness and honesty is met with deceit. It's easy to justify a rule that says, “Do unto others as they have done unto you – or before they do it to you.” But then we abdicate the responsibility for our own values and soon we're no better than the worst people we deal with.

The Golden Rule states a moral duty to be trustworthy, respectful, responsible, fair and caring – not because it guarantees that others will treat us right, but because it is right. By doing this we can proudly proclaim that we are members of the Culver Palms Family YMCA Youth and Government Delegation.

The Culver Palms Family YMCA Youth and Government Delegation does hereby agree:

1. To adhere to the policies of the YMCA, specifically abstaining from possession or consumption of alcohol, illegal drugs, tobacco products and refraining from sexual or intimate activity (includes kissing) and criminal activity at all functions and events related to the YMCA.

2. To respect the Body, Mind and Spirit of ourselves and all those affiliated with the program.

3. To challenge ourselves to strive for our personal best and take pride in our accomplishments.

4. To uphold the spirit of healthy competition; to do what is morally correct without allowing ourselves to be influenced by political pressure.

5. To demonstrate respect when dealing with both the resources available to our delegation and the possessions of others.

6. To maintain a superior level of consistency, dedication and loyalty to our delegation and others at all YMCA events.

Failure to respect and adhere to the limit as well as the spirit of this code of conduct will result in immediate dismissal from the program for one full year.

I have read and understand the code of conduct. I realize that failure to adhere to the code of conduct and/or the policies of the YMCA, specifically no sex, drugs, tobacco and alcohol, will result in immediate removal from the program. I understand that any expenses related to the immediate removal of the delegate are the responsibility of the parent or guardian. This includes costs associated with the escort of an adult advisor.

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