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AMERICAN LEGION POST 238

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The American Legion Post 238

HOUSE RULES AND REGULATIONS

Adapted: February 10, 2015, Amended: August 13, 2019,

Revised: February 11, 2025, Amended: March 11, 2025

SUMMARY:

The intent of the house rules is that all people will always conduct themselves in a manner that reflects the standards of the Post and ensures adherence to the following behaviors:

1) PROPER ATTIRE

All members and guests will be properly dressed. Service may be refused to anyone who does not meet these standards:

  1. Footwear is required. For safety reasons, no bare feet.
  2. Profane or obscene image/wording is not allowed on clothing.
  3. Public display of disrespect toward a post officer/employee/ or the flag is not allowed on clothing.

2) GUESTS/ADMITTANCE

  1. The following individuals will be admitted to the lounge and post area (current affiliation identification card must be presented if requested)
    1. Current members of the American Legion.
    2. Current members of the American Legion Auxiliary.
    3. Current members of the Sons of the American Legion.
    4. Current members of other non-profit Veterans Service Organizations or Active-Duty personnel.
  2. Only service animals shall be allowed inside the facility.
  3. No firearms/weapons are allowed on the premises.
  4. No alcoholic beverages are to be taken from or brought into the facility at any time.
  5. Any current member must sign-in with all sponsored guests prior to participating in any Post events on the property. The member who registers guest is responsible for that guest

and their actions during their visit. If the member leaves, the guest must leave. All actions/damages/disturbances are the responsibility of the signing member

  1. Members are limited to sponsoring up to five guests per visit unless prior approval from the Commander has been obtained.
  2. Non-members/Guests are not allowed to purchase food/drinks or play game machines.
  3. Minors
    1. Minors are prohibited from playing games of chance; purchasing, handling or consuming alcohol; smoking or sitting at the bar.
    2. Minors must leave the post lounge by 9 PM unless prior approval by the Commander has been obtained.

3) LOUNGE

Customers:

    1. Members are reminded that the Legion is a non-political, non-sectarian organization, and all political, religious, or personal arguments are prohibited. This does not preclude freedom of speech or orderly discussions of any subject not subversive or contrary to American principles. However, unnecessarily loud or protracted arguments/discussions that annoy others are prohibited.
    2. Time and days that the lounge is open shall be prominently posted.
    3. Only a post officer/lounge manager/ bartender can adjust the temperature, volume, or TV channels.
    4. Smoking, including vaping, is allowed only in designated areas.

Violation of No Smoking will result in loss of lounge privileges.

    1. The Bartender/Lounge manager/bar back are the only authorized individual(s) to be behind bar during regular business hours (special exceptions for an emergency/assistance).
      1. Bartender reserves the right to refuse service to anyone they perceive as intoxicated.
      2. Any person giving alcohol beverages to a person that has been “cut off” by the bartender in charge will forfeit their remaining drink(s) and both individuals must leave the premises.
    2. Loud, boisterous, profane language/gestures, threatening or racist remarks will not be tolerated on the premises. An initial warning will be delivered, yet it is at the discretion of the bartender/Lounge Manager if that individual or group should be ejected.
    1. Purposeful destruction of Post property will not be tolerated, and the offending individual(s) will be immediately asked to leave the premises. The bartender/Lounge Manager will determine if proper authorities should be called. The offending individual(s) behavior may be reviewed by the Executive Committee; meeting and privileges may be suspended/revoked pending the decision of the Committee.
    2. Battery on post property will not be tolerated, and the offending individual(s) will immediately be asked to leave the premises. The bartender/Lounge Manager will determine if proper authorities should be called. The offending individual(s) behavior may be reviewed by the Executive Committee; meeting and privileges may be suspended/revoked pending the outcome and resolutions of that meeting.

*Battery is defined as pushing or striking another individual in a hostile manner.

  1. Games of Chance/Video Games/Jukebox/Computer (etc.)
    1. No employee may play games of chance during their shift.
    2. Players MUST show your active membership card to be reimbursed for Pull tab or video games.
    3. Guest players MUST give pull tab/video games tickets to sponsor to cash in.
    4. All reimbursements must stop at last call.
    5. Individuals that have any issues with the machines will see the Commander/Lounge Manager/Finance Officer.
    6. Play at own risk, the post is not responsible for malfunction of any machines.
    7. All monies removed from any equipment covered under the Post's BINGO license shall be removed and counted by a minimum of two (2) Post 238 Family Members.
  2. Check Cashing/Gift cards
    1. Limited to current post 238 members only.
    2. One check per post member per day does not exceed $50 unless prior approval obtained by Commander.
    3. Overdraft charges are applied to any return check: $40
      1. Lounge privileges are suspended until overdraft charges and original amount are paid.
      2. Second offender loses check cashing ability.
    4. No third-party checks
    5. Bar tabs are ONLY allowed using a credit/debit card.
    6. Gift cards can be replenished for any amount by cash or up to $100.00 by check.
    7. Gift cards are the responsibility of the holder, and no refund will be provided for lost/stolen cards.

4) WHEN SMOKING AREA IS USED FOR MEETINGS

  1. All lounge rules apply
  2. Smoke eater shall always remain on and be on low during non-business hours.
  3. NO smoking is permitted 30 minutes prior to or during ALL meetings and designated events.
  4. Reservations are to be made with the 2nd Vice Commander.
  5. Available to all members in good standing, first come first scheduled.
  6. Special exceptions for lounge rules must be obtained by the Commander in advance of scheduled events.

5) KITCHEN

  1. Only authorized people will be allowed in the kitchen.
  2. Individuals utilizing the kitchen shall follow health and sanitation guidelines set by the Florida Dept of Health/Pinellas.

6) PARKING

  1. Parking spaces designated as handicapped will be reserved for members and guests with disabilities.
  2. Parking space marked employee are reserved for current shift employees.
  1. For safety, No doorway or ramp shall be blocked.
  2. Additional parking is available on 9th Avenue South in designated America Legion post parking spots.

7) ADVERTISEMENTS/CORRESPONDENCE

  1. Each unit is responsible for items displayed on the bulletin board.
  2. Sick call/TAPPS: Post chaplain or designee will post sick call/taps announcements for post members.
  3. The 2nd Vice Commander maintains social media announcements, updates, and photographs. Participation in events/lounge activities implies consent of inclusion.
  4. The 2nd Vice Commander maintains post website.
  5. Lounge digital displays are maintained by the lounge manager/bartender.

8) ENFORCEMENT

The bartender on duty/lounge manager/Commander shall have the authority to enforce all house rules and may have any member removed for misconduct or violation of these standing house rules. An incident report will be completed and reviewed by the Commander and Judge Advocate. Violations of the Post House Rules will result in immediate suspension of all people involved until the reported incident is investigated, presented, and decided on by the Executive Committee.

These rules listed above may be amended, changed, or modified at any time by the Executive Committee as the need arises. On update of any rule, the header date will reflect the most current modified date; the executive board at that date is the approval authority.