60th Annual Diocesan Youth Convention

The information below is printed on page 2 of Permission Slip - HOTEL Participants.

CONVENTION RULES, BEHAVIOR EXPECTATIONS & DRESS CODE

BEHAVIOR AND DRESS CODE - All participants are expected to behave and dress in an appropriate manner throughout the weekend. The following dress code must be followed throughout the Convention:

• No clothing with advertisements for alcohol, drugs, or cigarettes, and no inappropriate slogans or designs.
• Sweaters, shirts, and dresses must cover the stomach/midriff.
• Extremely low-rise jeans or slacks (or clothing that is rolled down to reveal areas below the waist) are not appropriate.
• Skirts, dresses, and shorts/skorts can be no more than 5 inches above the knee.
• Dresses or skirts should be appropriate in length and style and should not be revealing.

CURFEW - All participants MUST be in their own rooms by 12:00 A.M. Members of the Department of Youth & Young Adult Ministry Staff and adult volunteers will conduct a room check of all rooms at approximately 12:15 A.M.

BEER, LIQUOR, ILLEGAL DRUGS, ETC. - These substances are not to be brought to the Convention or used any time during the Convention weekend. Violators will be sent home. Anyone who is in the room at the time of the violation is also subject to dismissal from the Convention.

CELL PHONES - Cell phones must be turned OFF during gathered Convention activities, including prayer times, meals, general sessions, breakouts and liturgy. Phone conversations and texting are not allowed during these activities.

ATTENDANCE - All participants are expected to attend all Convention events. Attendees will be excused from an event only if written permission is received from a Youth & Young Adult Ministry Staff member.

SICKNESS AND INJURY - Any sickness or injury during the weekend should be reported to a member of the Youth & Young Adult Ministry Staff or Convention Security Staff.

HOTEL RULES - The customary rules of consideration and kindness when in a hotel are to be observed at all times. We are guests of the hotel and act as guests of a very gracious host.

• We are not the only ones occupying the hotel; treat other outside guests respectfully at all times.
• Carefully read all of the directions regarding fire safety, etc. in your room.
• Be certain that your door is always locked when you leave the room and when retiring for the night.
• There is no need to bring large amounts of money or valuable jewelry with you. Remember, the hotel assumes no responsibility for lost or stolen articles.
• Windows must be kept closed and drapes drawn at all times.
• Stereos and radios have caused excessive noise and will not be allowed. They will be confiscated for the duration of the weekend.

FIRE SAFETY - Please be sure that you are familiar with all fire safety rules in the hotel. Make sure you know the location of all emergency exits.

VISITING ROOMS - There will be NO visiting in rooms. This means that boys may not visit in girls rooms and girls may not visit in boys rooms. It is also disruptive to other hotel guests to visit at an open door; use the telephone. Participants who are not staying overnight MAY NOT visit in sleeping rooms in the hotel.

SLEEP - Please do not unnecessarily disturb the sleep of others. You cannot enjoy the sessions or the experience if you have not had enough sleep the night before. It is suggested that participants bring an alarm clock with them. If you do not bring one, call the hotel operator and request the time you wish to be called in the morning.

CHECKING OUT - You must be checked out of your room before 10:00 A.M. on Sunday. Adult chaperones will inspect the rooms of the youth, collect keys and check the group out of the Hotel. This should be done before the Brunch at 10:30 A.M. Luggage may be stored in designated areas of the hotel until after the Closing Mass. Be sure that you know who charged any extras to the room. You are responsible to the hotel for all charges except the actual cost of the room. The phones in the rooms will be programmed to allow only internal phone calls. The Convention will conclude at approximately 3:00 PM on Sunday. Do not arrange for transportation prior to that time.

CONVENTION SECURITY STAFF - Members of the Convention Security Staff can be identified by their special Convention Badges. They are helping to ensure that we have a great and safe Convention. These adults must be given the same courtesy and cooperation that you would show to members of the Youth & Young Adult Ministry Staff.

RULES - Any serious infraction of the rules may result in a call to your parents and/or your parish priest, and your immediate dismissal from the hotel and from the remainder of the Convention activities. There will be no refunds for anyone dismissed from the Convention. To protect the reputation of the Department of Youth & Young Adult Ministry, we ask you to report any infraction of the Convention rules to a member of the staff immediately.

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