Laser pointer guidance

1. Think about what you point at, remember the beam will carry across the room and could affect people at other tables.
2. Never point the beam at people and in particular the face or eyes.
3. Your pointer must have an on/off switch where action by the user is required to emit laser light (press to use). Never misuse this; for example by wedging a pointer under a heavy book so it continuously marks a line on a table.
4. If you do get a class 2 laser in the eye your natural blink reaction will protect you (although you may still experience a bright flash, after images, or even a temporary loss of vision in the affected eye). These effects wear off quickly. To do damage you need to stare into a class 2 laser for an extended period, obviously do not do this!
5. Members with minors are responsible for the behaviour of those minors. If minors are using a laser pointer they must be supervised by an adult at all times.

Committee members will intervene if the above guidance is not followed and members can and will be prohibited from using laser pointers that do not conform.

1.0 Identity

1.1 The club will be called: Wessex Wyverns
1.2 The club will be based at: The Bridgehouse Hotel,
Longham, Bournemouth, Dorset BH22 9AN

2.0 Purpose

2.1 To provide the opportunity for members to participate in the hobby of collecting, painting and gaming with miniatures and their chosen game systems.

3.0 Membership

3.1 Members must be 18 years old or more to attend the club or become a
member. Club officials and signatories must be 18 years or older.
3.2 Although the club membership is for persons aged 18+ we accept that some members may wish to bring along a family member who is under 18 years old. This is acceptable, but the parent is responsible for their conduct (this doesn’t affect the obligations of the club as written under sub section 8.4)
3.3 Membership allows you to vote on any proposals made by the committee

4.0 Club Assets

4.1 The assets of the club (gaming equipment, cash in hand and cash at the
bank) belong to the members.
4.2 If the club ever closes the assets will be distributed to the current members
as evenly as possible. Current members at any time will be those who have
attended more than half the meetings in the previous six months.

5.0 Club Officials

5.1 Decisions involving expenditure in excess of £50 or which involve a
change to the Club Rules will be made by majority vote of club members
at a normal meeting. Club officials may make decisions on day to day
running and expenditure of up to £50. The Treasurer does keep an account boook and this can be viewed at any time by club members.
5.2 At the AGM the members will appoint a Chairmain, Treasurer,
, Communications Officer and 3 support members . Nominations must be posted 28
days before the AGM.
5.3 Officials must have attended at least three quarters of the meetings held
during the past 12 months to be eligible for election or re-election.
5.4 A minimum of two officials will be present at each club meeting.

6.0 Club Funds


6.1 The Treasurer will keep a record of transactions on club funds showing all
credits, debits and the current balance. The record will be available for
inspection by any club member.
6.2 A receipt will be obtained for all club expenditure, checked by the
Treasurer and retained for audit purposes. If the Treasurer commits
expenditure then the receipt will be checked a different signatory .
6.5 The club year will run from October
to October.
6.6 Public liability insurance and rent will be the highest priority purchases
for the club. Sufficient funds will be put aside for these as required.

7.0 Voting and club decisions

7.1 Decisions regarding the club, including amendment of club rules, will be
made by majority vote at normal club meetings.
7.2 The Club Leader will keep a record of decisions taken at club meetings.
The record will be available for inspection by any club member.
7.3 Only current members (not visitors) may vote.
7.4 There will be an Annual General Meeting to discuss the general direction
of the club and forthcoming events.

8.0 Standards of conduct

8.1 Club members and visiting non-members will at all times adhere to the
following standards of behaviour.
8.2 There will be no verbal or physical abuse of any other member or visiting
non-member.
8.3 There will be no discrimination of any kind by any member or visiting
non-member towards any other person at the club meetings. This includes
but is not limited to discrimination on grounds of:
8.3.1 Class;
8.3.2 Ethnic origin, nationality (or statelessness), or race;
8.3.3 Gender;
8.3.4 Age;
8.3.5 Marital or sexual status;
8.3.6 Mental or physical ability;
8.3.7 Political or religious belief.
8.4 No visiting minor under the age of 18 years will be left unattended by less than
two adults over the age of 18 years at any time.
8.5 It is the responsibility of all persons to ensure that:
8.5.1 they do not endanger the health and safety of themselves or others;
8.5.2 they observe the rules established for the safety of those involved in
club activities. These are defined as required by the Club Committee.
8.6 Disagreements between club members
8.6.1 Any disagreements between members in a Gaming Club must be
referred to the Club Leader.
8.6.2 If the Club Leader is unable to resolve the disagreement, or if
personally involved in it, the matter must be referred to the GCN
Castalain Knight.
8.6.3 The following procedures are to be used only if informal efforts
to resolve disagreements have been made and failed.
8.6.4 Disagreements between any of the following must be referred to
the GCN Council:
8.6.4.1 Two or more clubs from different Areas.
8.6.4.2 Clubs and the GCN Council.
8.6.5 All the parties to the disagreement must be given reasonable
opportunity to state their case.

9.0 Suspension of members

9.1 Suspension of membership ensures that no situation in the Gaming Club
arises which could cause further concern and that no member is placed in
a position which could cause further compromise. Such action may be
necessary in the following cases:
9.1.1 When an allegation is made that a Member has committed a
serious criminal offence. In this case the Member must be
suspended until police inquiries and any legal proceedings have
been concluded.
9.1.2 When a disagreement between adults cannot be resolved quickly.
In this case the suspension is to be for a period of not more than
90 days in the first instance. Suspension for further periods of not
more than 90 days may follow.
9.1.3 When the action of an individual could seriously harm the
reputation of the Gaming Club Network.
9.2 In every case membership may be suspended only by the appropriate
authority with approval from the other appropriate authority as
defined in the following table:

9.3 The suspended member must not participate in any activity connected
with the Gaming Club Network and must not wear uniform or badges.
9.4 Any appointment held will be regarded as vacant.
9.5 Suspension in the case of disagreement must be followed as soon as
possible by conciliation and such further steps as are necessary.
9.6 When a person's membership is suspended or the nature of the suspension
changes, the appropriate official must inform the GCN Council.
9.7 Any Gaming Club Network member who is dismissed has the right
of appeal (with the aid of a 'friend' if so desired) to the next highest tier
of authority.
9.8 If so requested by the person dismissed, the official asked for appeal may
appoint a committee to hear the appeal.
9.9 Reasonable opportunity must be given for the dismissed person to attend
the meeting of such a committee to state a case against dismissal.
9.10 Following any incident of a suspension of membership to an individual
censure will not be lifted without the agreement of both the officials who
agreed upon the censure, as outlined in 9.2.
9.11 Records of all suspension and disciplinary actions must be maintained
by all officials involved and be available for examination by the police
authorities should they be required.