The KWEENS of Spades Card & Social Club (“the club”) is a nonprofit social club with the following objectives:

a. to provide, through this club, a practical means to form enduring friendships, to render selfless service, and to build a better community

b. to sponsor, host and/or participate in events and activities that promote comraderie and sisterhood

c. to provide opportunities for participants to engage in recreational and competitive spades games and tournaments

Members have a right to:

1. Be treated fairly, equally and with respect by the club, its Board and other members.
2. Socialize in an environment free from all forms of harassment and discrimination.
3. Privacy and confidentiality concerning records, documentation and any other communication containing a member’s personal information, unless consent is otherwise provided.
4. Be informed and actively involved in all club events and offerings.
5. Voice their opinions, requirements and suggestions to the Board.

Members must:

1. Treat other members, guests, staff of venues and other patrons (where a social club function is being held) fairly, equally and with respect and courtesy.
2. Abide by and uphold the Code of Conduct.
3. Maintain fiscal integrity and responsibility of KWEENS resources.
4. Safeguard KWEENS confidential information when privy to it.
5. Behave responsibly and ensure they conduct themselves in a manner which will not injure the reputation of the club, its events, organizers, participants or sponsors.
6. Not physically or verbally harass others neither in person nor online.
7. NEVER call another KWEEN out of her name.
8. Report any inappropriate behavior of a member to the Board for action and follow up.
9. Pay any fees in relation to an event, or offering (e.g. tickets or memberships) which that member has committed to, regardless of whether the member attends the event or not.
10. Notify the club Secretary of any changes to address or other information.
11. Not use their membership privileges to purchase tickets to any event or other offering, at a membership price, for non-members of the club (except for parties entitled to such prices as nominated from time to time).