THE FOLLOWING EXPECTATIONS AND GUIDELINES WILL BE IN EFFECT THROUGHOUT BBYO IC 2017 :
1 . You must wear your IC name tag at all times . You will not be allowed in any IC venues without your name tag .
2 . All participants must follow the BBYO Member Code of Contact ( explained in the AZA Blue Book and BBG Red Book ). Any teen may be dismissed at any time for violating the Code of Conduct . Disciplinary decisions rendered by the IC staff are deemed fair and final .
3 . Behaviors that will result in immediate dismissal include : bullying / cyber bullying ; causing injury to oneself , another teen , staff member or guest ; theft or causing damage to hotel or other ’ s property ; violating curfew ( leaving one ’ s assigned sleeping room after “ lights out ”); possession of fireworks or firearms ; smoking ; consumption / possession of drugs / alcohol or any substance used to create an unnatural high ; entering a sleeping room of the opposite gender at any time ; gambling ; sexual harassment ; hazing or demonstrating violent behavior .
4 . Participants may not leave the program ( except in the case of a medical emergency ) from the time of arrival until the time IC concludes . All participants are strictly prohibited from leaving the hotel grounds unless as a part of a program and with staff supervision .
5 . Participants must attend and be on time to all programs and schedules sessions , including meals .
6 . All participants must act respectfully toward fellow teens , guests and staff . Vulgar language and inappropriate gestures – even jokingly – will not be tolerated . This applies to the use of social media . We will be joined by many guests representing a plurality of opinions and associations . While they are in our “ home ,” we will be good hosts and show respect at all times .
7 . Conduct that endangers the safety , morals , health or welfare of others will not be tolerated . 8 . Visitors are not allowed at International Convention at any time . 9 . Requests for room changes will not be honored . 10 . Should you lose your room key , please visit the IC Welcome Center for help . 11 . Please report any damages in your room – heating / cooling , plumbing , furniture , etc . – to a staff member . Any unreported damages will be charged to ALL guests in the room .
12 . We will not be distributing medication during IC unless we receive a specific request from an IC family . Under no circumstances shall a teen share , sell or trade medication of any type – over the counter or prescription .
13 . You may bring food , but all containers must have their original seal intact . HOMEMADE BAKED GOODS ARE PROHIBITED . Bags will be checked upon arrival . Please do not consume any food containing nuts , pork or shellfish .
14 . Proper / respectful attire must be worn at all times . Please wear shoes in the public spaces of the hotel .
15 . Hoverboards and drones are prohibited from being used at IC .
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