Triangle Recreation Camp at Bender Creek Standing Rules

Part 2: Rules Applicable to Semi Permanent Campers

15. Standing Rules Part 1 - ALL Campers (1–14) apply equally to Semi Permanent Campers.

16. SEMI-PERMANENT CAMPSITES: Those campsites designated semi-permanent campsites are intended for members with valid Regular Memberships and paid guests. All semi-permanent campsites will appoint a Site Coordinator as a point of contact who is responsible to pass information/concerns and collect reservation and storage fees on behalf of the campsite. Dates for the setup and closure of semi-permanent campsites shall be established by the Board of Directors prior to the camping season. At the end of the season all sites are to be left in a closed clean and orderly state with items protected from the harsh weather. Platforms may be left in place and be used for storage, upon payment of appropriate fees. Reservation and Storage fees must be paid prior to closing or a date chosen by the Board of Directors. A fee, established by the Board of Directors, will be charged to member(s) for the removal and storage of any abandoned items. Items not claimed within 30 days will become the property of TRC.

17. CAMPSITE DEVELOPMENT: No new campsites may be developed, land cleared, or tents pitched in undeveloped areas without the prior approval of the Development Committee. No natural materials, native to the property should be moved or disturbed without prior approval of the Development Committee. Semi-permanent campsites that border along the property boundaries must be aware of those boundaries and must maintain a natural buffer between the properties and other campsites.

18. DANGEROUS TREES: Notify the TREE COMMITTEE to obtain WRITTEN PERMISSION to remove leaning or damaged trees that pose a danger to the safety of our members.

19. CAMPFIRE PITS: No fire pit may be moved without permission of a TRC Fire Marshall.
No campfires may be lit in a new, moved or renovated fire pit until it has been approved by the TRC Fire Marshall. Fire pits must be located and fires contained in such a way that surrounding brush and trees are not affected.

20. GRAY/BLACK WATER: Black water is NOT to be dumped anywhere on TRC property and is to be disposed of in accordance with county and state laws. Gray water is not to be dumped within 50 feet of the nearest stream or river bank.

21. SEMI PERMANENT SITE OCCUPANCY: No one may "live" at TRC. At any time, the Executive Committee may request proof of residency.

22. 48 HOUR RULE: Semi-Permanent campsites must be occupied by registered members who must sign in upon arrival and are actively camping, for at least two (2) nights in any seven (7) day period. Failure to comply with the 48 hour rule and sign in procedures may result in the loss of Semi-Permanent camping privileges. Each semi-permanent site is exempt from observing this rule once a month. You decide if you use it for a party or for something else. You cannot use two (2) free weekends back to back.

23. GUESTS: Members are responsible for the behaviour and payment of camping fees for their guest(s) while at TRC. Semi-permanent sites that have guests who do not pay their camping fees may be fined $20/night in addition to any unpaid camping fees. No guest may be allowed on a Semi-Permanent site prior to the arrival of a member of that site without prior verbal or written notification given to the VP of Operations.

24. GUEST MEMBERSHIPS: A guest membership is a limited membership which may be purchased by any regular member. All guests must meet the membership requirements of TRC and register with the camp host upon arrival. At registration, the Guest must be accompanied by the Sponsoring Member. This is a non voting membership.

25. PARTIES & SOCIAL ACTIVITIES: Camp-wide parties must be approved in advance by the TRC Vice Presidents in conjunction with associated or designated committees. Party hosts are responsible for arranging for clean up of all party litter throughout the entire campground.

26. BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETINGS: The Board of Directors meets the third (3) Saturday of each month from March until September at 12:00 noon. The location will be determined by the President. All campers are welcome to attend and are encouraged to keep abreast of the Organization’s issues and provide feedback to Board members at any time. Minutes of Board Meetings can be requested from the TRC Secretary. A Board Member may only be excused from a Board Meeting with prior notification to the President. No excused absences for any Board Member on the property the day of the meeting. Any Board Member more than thirty (30) minutes late will be considered absent and may not vote.

27. DISPUTE RESOLUTION: Any disputes arising from the aforementioned rules and regulations, that cannot be resolved between the parties involved shall, in the following order, present their issue in writing, for consideration to the:

a. Vice Presidents
b. Executive Committee
c. Board of Directors

RULES SPLIT and last revised May 20,2006

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