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Detailed Chaperone Responsibilities

CONDUCT AND SAFE ENVIRONMENT COMPLIANCE

All adults and young adults in attendance MUST be cleared with a background check and proof of VIRTUS training.  Failure to do so will prohibit admittance to the conference. Additionally, all adults and young adults must read, sign, and submit the Catholic Diocese of Spokane CODE OF CONDUCT.  This form is available at https://www.spiritusnw.org/2018-supplemental-reg-forms.html

  • It is expected that youth and adults will follow the directions of ALL conference staff, security, and volunteers.
  • Any instances of lack of cooperation or insubordination will not be tolerated and will be subject to appropriate discipline.
  • All discipline problems regarding teenage participants will be brought to the attention of their group leader.
  • All alcohol, drugs, tobacco, and weapons are prohibited from the conference.
  • All state and local laws concerning alcohol, drugs, tobacco, and weapons will be strictly enforced.
  • Violators will be subject to appropriate discipline and legal procedures.
  • The primary role of the chaperone is to minister to the teens. This cannot happen if you are not with them. As a chaperone, you must accompany your teens at all times during the weekend, both at Gonzaga and at the SCC.
  • Chaperones must be aware of youth needs at all times, taking time to help them deal with any confusion. Make sure they are eating their meals and drinking enough water.
  • Chaperones agree not to take youth off campus while at the conference. In the case of an emergency, call 911 then conference center staff.
  • Chaperones and group leaders need to be sure that all conference participants (youth, young adults, chaperones, and group leaders) are present at scheduled sessions during the conference and in appropriate places following the evening sessions.

 

ALCOHOL AND DRUGS

  • All state laws concerning alcohol and drugs (including tobacco) will be strictly enforced.
  • Possession and/or consumption of alcohol and/or drugs (including marijuana) is not permitted on site during the conference.
  • All conference site buildings are smoke-free buildings.

APPROPRIATE DRESS AND SPEECH

Group leaders and chaperones are expected to communicate these expectations to the youth before the conference and to enforce them at the conference:

  • Spokane can be hot in the summer; however, all participants are expected to dress in a fashion that represents modesty and good taste, respecting other participants and our Lord. As such, clothing must cover all undergarments and midriffs and be free from vulgar and/or distasteful language.
  • Participants are expected to use positive and up-building speech during the conference.
  • Foul and abusive language will not be permitted.

HEALTH ISSUES

  • In the event of a medical emergency, call 911 immediately, then please contact the Conference First-Aid Center or call 360-789-1000.
  • For non-emergency medical needs, all participants will be directed to Conference First-Aid Center. This center is available during conference event hours. Any special needs should be reported to the conference staff prior to check in.
  • Spokane can be hot during the summer. Please remind all youth participants to drink lots of water to prevent dehydration.