Greystone Member Code of Conduct

GREYSTONE GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB

CODE OF CONDUCT OVERVIEW

It is impossible to identify every variant of improper conduct that may result in disciplinary action. The Club may determine that a Member’s conduct may warrant discipline even though the particular form of that Member’s misbehavior does not fit precisely within the description of proscribed conduct. The guiding principle is that Members should always behave in a civil and respectful manner toward other Members, Club employees, and Club Management. The failure to do so may subject a Member who engages in such conduct to discipline. This section addresses commonly encountered behaviors that may result in disciplinary action. They aremore fully elaborated here than behaviors in the latter part of these guidelines because they are more common, and their resolution is fact-intensive and dependent upon the context in which they occur. The reputation of a club is among its most prized assets. A club with a strong, positive reputation creates pride in the membership, leading to new member referrals, membership growth, and a financially sustainable future. A positive market reputation and brand also makes a clubmore sought after by prospective members, so when they are ready to join, we are on their “A” list. Positive reputations are hard to attain and are easily tarnished by malicious or careless actions by members. Reputational damage may have the consequences of decreased membership sales. Damage to the Club’s reputation may also drive affected and discouraged Members out of the Club. The Club’s reputational concerns exist internally within our membership and externally in the marketplace. Deliberate or careless actions by Members that clearly and substantially damage our Club’s reputation and desirability are egregious offenses and will not be tolerated. The following are among actions that violate the Code of Conduct and/or Club Policies and can damage the Club’s reputation: • Originating, forwarding, or distributing emails or other written or electronic materials to Members or non-members that (1) includeharmful gossip, erroneous,malicious, threatening, disparaging, disrespectful, offensive, or non-constructive critical comments of the Club, its Members, or employees, and (2) are otherwise damaging to the reputation of the Club, its Members or employees • Engaging in or supporting emails or other communications and activities that damage the reputation of the Club, its Members, or employees • Actively financing, promoting, or supporting individuals or groups who are perpetrating actions detrimental to the Club, its Members, or employees. The Club welcomes constructive comments from its Members to the CEO and the Board regarding ways in which the Club could improve themembership experience. Member complaints concerning employees are to be addressed solely to the CEO. It is in all Members’ best interests to protect the Club’s reputation. We encourageMembers who receive emails and communications, such as those described above, not to forward them to others, as they perpetuate and increase the damage to the Club. We also encourage Members to forward any such communications to Management and the Board to assist in limiting the damage. This section is not intended to discourage Members from constructively communicating their disappointments, issues, or concerns to Club Management and the Board. Rather, the Board and Management encourage Members to communicate in a manner that is respectful of the Board, Management, and the Club. CONDUCT DETRIMENTAL TO THE REPUTATION OF THE CLUB

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