MINNESOTA SKI HAWKS POLICIES AND GUIDELINES 

1. If a trip or event is sponsored solely by the Club, then every participant must be a member in good standing of the Club, as described in Article III of the Club’s By-Laws.

1. All payments for trips and events are to made electronically, via the club’s website, unless otherwise specified.
2. A minimum deposit amount as determined by the Trip Director(s) and the Board of Directors will be required to reserve a place on any trip or event.
3. The balance is to be paid as set forth in the final published trip payment plan.  If payments are not received when specified, the participant risks losing his/her spot on the trip and may be subject to cancellation fees.
4. A wait list will be established only after the trip is filled. Payment in full is required to move from the waitlist to the trip.

1. Cancellation more than 60 days before the trip’s departure date will be subject to a cancelation fee set by the Trip Director, sufficient to cover any non-recoverable costs* incurred.
2. Cancellation 60 – 31 days before the trip’s departure date will be subject to a $50 cancelation fee plus any non-refundable costs* incurred.
3. Cancellation 30 days or less before the trip’s departure date will be subject to a $100 cancelation fee plus any non-refundable costs* incurred
4. The canceling individual may avoid a cancellation fee by finding another individual to purchase their spot on the trip or event.  The canceling individual will still be responsible for any nonrefundable costs*.  
   
5. Other

• Trip leaders may, but are not required to assist those canceling find replacements
• The cancellation fee plus nonrefundable costs shall not exceed the cost of the trip / event.
• Individual cases regarding cancellation policies may be appealed to the Board of Directors. Decisions by the Board of Directors are final.

*Nonrefundable costs may include but are not limited to air and ground transportation, accommodations, food purchases, lift tickets/activity passes, etc. Depending on the amount of work completed prior to cancellation and / or the complexity of the trip, the Board of Directors may include a reasonable charge to cover overhead or trip leader compensation. 

1. Western/major trips: Major trips should have two trip leaders.  Having two trip leaders will allow for continuity in the event of illness or injury.  In addition, having multiple trip leaders will ease the training of trip leaders which will lead to a larger pool of trip leaders.  Each trip leader will receive 1/2 of the full comp rate.  Exceptions can be approved by the Board of Directors.
2. Western/major trips & events: Major trips/events should be priced to allow the trip leader to receive a full comp, provided the trip meets or exceeds minimum participation level as dictated by the tour provider.  Partial reimbursements can be considered with approval by the Board of Directors. If the trip has a co-leader, each co-leader would receive ½ the full comp rate. Each will be responsible for the remaining portion of the trip costs.
3. Weekend trips/events: Weekend trips should also be priced to allow the trip leader to receive a full comp for the trip/event if possible.  If pricing is not able to be increased, Trip leader compensation, if any, will be set by the Board of Directors. Partial reimbursements can be considered with approval by the Board of Directors.  If the trip has a co-leader, each co-lead would receive ½ the full comp rate.
4. Single day/night events: For single day/night events in which a financial obligation is needed, the event leader should receive a full comp, provided the event closed with a positive balance sufficient for the reimbursement. Partial reimbursements can be considered with approval by the Board of Directors.
5. Cost Reimbursement:  If an event leader incurs a reasonable out of pocket expense for the benefit of a Club event, that expense will be reimbursed by submitting a request with receipt to the Treasurer.

• Any trip or event leader, bus driver, bus captain, travel agent representative or other person of authority have the right to remove any person from any trip or event at any time if they break any law or rule which may imperil the trip for other participants.
  
• Illegal substances are strictly prohibited on any Club sponsored or endorsed trip. Possession of such materials will subject that person to immediate removal.  The person’s membership in the Club shall be automatically terminated.
• Any persons removed from a trip or event will be responsible for their own further transportation. 
  
• Any Standard or Associate Member who conducts him / herself in such a manner as to:
  

  1. Flagrantly disgrace or embarrass the Club, 
  2. Excessively abuses alcohol or marijuana where legal, to the point of becoming a liability and/or imperiling the trip for other participants,
     
  3. Performs any illegal or unlawful act while attending any event or trip sponsored by the Club, the person’s membership in the Club will be automatically terminated. 
     
  4. Behaves in a manner considered inappropriate as deemed by the event leader or any member of the Board of Directors in attendance 

  May be:
  

  1. Issued a warning 
     
  2. Removed from the trip
     
  3. Be reported to law enforcement authorities if appropriate
     

• All incidents are to be reported to the Board of Directors for review.  At its discretion, the Board of Directors will determine any necessary disciplinary action that shall include, but not be limited to:

Standard Members:

1. A temporary suspension of membership
2. Termination of membership.
3. Prohibition from participating in Club events / trips for a period of time deemed appropriate by the Board of Directors.

Associate Members:

1. Prohibition from participating in Club events / trips for a period of time deemed appropriate by the Board of Directors.
2. Notify in writing, the Board of Directors of the Associate Member’s club of any action taken by the Club with respect to the Associate Member, pursuant to the policies in this Article

• In the event a Standard Membership is terminated, or other action taken is taken of a Standard or Associate member, the affected member will not be allowed to participate in future Club events / trips without first appearing in person before the Board of Directors to request reinstatement.

1. The Club has arranged to purchase no more than two (2) alcoholic beverages per member from a licensed vendor of on-sale alcohol by way of drink tickets, where the cost of the tickets is included in the event cost.  An example would be the MSC Winter Carnival where drink tickets are included with dinner.
2. The Club is an indirect sponsor of an event where any alcoholic beverages are ultimately provided by others.  For example, the MSC Winter Carnival Wine and Cheese Party or a western trip’s welcome reception paid for by the resort or trip vendor. 
3. No more than one (1) drink is provided at any trip apre’ ski party, where the cost of the drink is covered by excess trip revenue paid by the participants and where the operation of vehicles will not occur.