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Member & Guest
Code of Conduct
The YMCA is committed to providing a safe and welcoming environment for all members and guests. To promote
safety and comfort for all, individuals are asked to act appropriately at all times when in the YMCA or participating
in YMCA programs. We expect everyone using the YMCA to act maturely, behave responsibly, and respect the rights
and dignity of others. The YMCA Code of Conduct outlines prohibited actions but are
not an all-inclusive list of
behaviors considered inappropriate in our facilities or programs and may lead to suspension/termination of the
YMCA membership:
• The YMCA and its property is a tobacco-free environment—including Vaping
• Possession or use of alcohol or illegal substances on YMCA property or the appearance of being under
the influence of alcohol or illegal substances (odor/speech/etc.).
• Carrying or concealing a weapon or any device or object that may be used as a weapon.
• Verbally abusive behavior, angry or vulgar language, swearing, name-calling, or shouting.
• Sexually explicit conversation or behavior; any sexual contact with another person.
• Harassment/intimidation by words, gestures, body language, or any type of menacing behavior.
• Physical contact with another person in an angry, aggressive, or threatening way.
• Inappropriate, immodest, or sexually revealing attire. Clothing should not reveal any undergarments,
or midriff.
• Unauthorized entry, loitering, theft or destruction of property.
• Theft or behavior that results in the destruction or loss of property.
• Personal music (headphone/earbud) volume should be at a level others are unable to hear.
• Picture taking is prohibited, anyone taking pictures of another person without their permission/
knowledge on the premises may be prosecuted by the YMCA.
In addition, the YMCA reserves the right to deny access or membership to any person who has been accused or
convicted of any crime involving sexual abuse, is a registered sex offender or ever been convicted of any offense
relating to the use, sale, possession, or transportation of narcotics or habit-forming and/or dangerous drugs, or is
presently or habitually under the influence of illicit drugs or chemicals, narcotics, or intoxicating beverages.
Members and guests are encouraged to take responsibility for their personal comfort and safety by asking any
person whose behavior threatens their comfort to refrain from such behavior. Anyone who feels uncomfortable
confronting a person directly should report the behavior to a staff person.
Video Surveillance
The Wabash County YMCA recognizes that maintaining the safety and security of our members, guests, staff, and
property is best implemented with a multifaceted approach. To the extent modern technology provides tools to
maintain safety and security, the use of technology such as video surveillance cameras is supported by the Board.
Video surveillance may be utilized in and around YMCA facilities, on YMCA property, and on YMCA transportation
vehicles. Cameras may be equipped with audio recording capabilities as well.
Video surveillance shall be in accordance with applicable laws pertaining to such use. The YMCA also shall comply
with applicable law related to maintaining video recordings.
Exclusions: Video and Audio monitoring are not permitted in areas where there is a reasonable expectation of
privacy.