RULES AND REGULATIONS
The Private Social Quarters of the Hopewell Moose Lodge is operated in Full Compliance of the Rules and
Regulations for Private Social Quarters Operations Published by the Supreme Lodge. The Following Local Rules
and Regulations are an Addendum to the Rules and Regulations Published by the Supreme Lodge.
Social Quarters are defined as the lounge and game room at all times and the Ballroom when used for Moose Functions.
Members are responsible for the conduct of their children at all times utilizing the Lodge Facilities (NO RUNNING). Anyone
under the age of 18 must leave the Social Quarters no later than 9:00 P.M. Sunday thru Thursday and 11:00 P.M. Friday and
Saturday unless otherwise approved by the House Committee.
Any Member of the Order purchasing an alcoholic beverage for anyone under the age of 21, or knowingly allowing them to
consume such will immediately be asked to leave the premises and be requested to appear before the House Committee for
action.
No checks will be cashed for more than $50.00 and only one check during a 24-hour period, unless signed by an elected
officer who will be responsible for the excess.
Only authorized persons will be allowed in the kitchen, behind the bars, and in all storage areas unless approved by the
manager.
Only members of this Lodge or Chapter may enter through the Kids’ Room Entrance. All guests must enter through the Main
Lobby Entrance. The door of the Recreation Room is for EXIT ONLY. No one is to enter through that door, except DJ’s or
band members moving equipment into the lodge. All lodge/chapter members and guests may exit through any door.
Standing at the brick wall in the entrance of the Ballroom will not be permitted.
Chairs will not be placed at the ends of tables in the Lounge and Ballroom obstructing fire aisles.
Any member who does not pay their Liquor Locker rent will surrender their locker after 30 days. A fee of $1.00 will be paid
for all lost locker keys.
In consideration to all members and their families, members are expected to wear clean and presentable attire at all times.
NO short shorts, Cut-offs, T-Shirts (underwear type) will be allowed. Men’s tank tops will not be permitted. Appropriate
(mid-thigh) shorts may be worn anywhere in the lounge; shorts are permitted in the Ballroom at all times unless specified
by the House Committee.
Hats with bills(worn properly with the bill in front) or brims may be worn in the Social Quarters at any time. Other types of
headgear – i.e: do-rags, bandanas, hardhats, etc. may not be worn. The only exception is that hats may not be worn in the
lower dining/dancing area of the Social Quarters during the hours that meals are served. However, hats may still be worn
in the bar area and game room during these hours.
No one under the age of 14 may be in the Recreation Room at any time; ages 14 through 18 must be accompanied by a parent
or guardian while in the Room. Children may go to the Kids’ Room without their parents, but when they leave the Kids’ Room,
they must return to their parents’ table. Children cannot roam about the Social Quarters without their parents.
The Juke Box in the Lounge will be turned off anytime a band or DJ is scheduled in the Lounge except while the band is on
break.
TV’s in the Lounge have priority over the Juke Box during what is known as “Sports Time”. This includes both TV’s on
Sunday, and the Big TV in the dining area on Monday nights. Selection of channel by a member is on first come – first serve
basis.
The No Smoking areas in the Social Quarters and Ballroom will be marked with “No Smoking” signs. All No Smoking areas
must be honored!
VIOLATION(S) OF THE ABOVE RULES AND REGULATIONS,
BY THE LODGE OR ANY OF ITS MEMBERS,
COULD RESULT IN THE SUSPENSION OR REVOCATION
OF THE SOCIAL CLUB PERMIT.
Revised 02-03-05