2014 John Deere Classic Volunteer Code of Conduct

2014 John Deere Classic Volunteer
Code of Conduct
The Quad Cities Golf Classic Charitable Foundation a/k/a the John Deere Classic (JDC) is
committed to highest ideals of professional golf and expects all volunteers to act in a manner
that contributes to and enhances the overall mission of the JDC. As a volunteer of the JDC, I
agree to observe the following Code of Conduct:
I will be an ambassador for the tournament, our title sponsor, our community and new
volunteers.
I will display control, respect, courtesy, and professionalism to all involved in the tournament,
including but not limited to, not requesting autographs or pictures and/or initiating
conversation with the golf professionals and their caddies while serving in my volunteer
capacity.
I will insure that the JDC is a positive experience for all patrons by displaying knowledge about
the course layout and location of amenities.
I will not possess or drink alcohol or smoke tobacco products while serving as a volunteer and
if I am not serving in my volunteer capacity while drinking or smoking, I will remove
tournament credentials and identification.
I will refrain from the use of profanity in the presence of golf professionals, volunteers and
patrons.
I will refrain from any form of personal abuse towards others, including inappropriate or
unwanted sexual advances, and/or other verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature or such
conduct that has the purpose or effect of substantially interfering with an individual’s work
and/or volunteer performance or creating an intimidating, hostile, or offensive environment.
I understand that the JDC does not tolerate any form of discrimination or harassment of or by
any of its employees or volunteers on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex,
age, disability, gender identity and/or expression, veteran status or any other protected status
and I agree to refrain from any form of discrimination or harassment.
I will complete all of my volunteer assignments as requested by the JDC and my committee
chair(s).
I understand that violations of the Code of Conduct may result in the JDC’s right to suspend or
revoke my volunteer status for the current tournament and any future tournaments.
By my signature below, I acknowledge that I have read the entire Code of Conduct,
understand and agree with its content, and enter into this agreement voluntarily.
Print your name:________________________________ Date:_________________________
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