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1. House Rules and any additions thereto are established and may be revised by the Board
of Directors of the Blue & Gold Club, Inc.

2. House Rules apply to all Club members and their guests. Members are responsible for the conduct
of their guests. Guests are requested to sign the Guest Book upon entrance. Failure to observe House rules may subject an individual’s membership to review for suspension or expulsion by the Board of Directors. House Rules also apply to Club employees.

3. A service charge is added to all purchases to support differentiated wages and bonus programs
for Club wait staff. Any compliment or concern regarding the Club’s services should be directed
to the Club Manager.

4. The Blue & Gold Club is open for lunch and dinner according to published hours. The facilities,
food, and beverage services of the Club are provided for the use and enjoyment of members
and their guests.

5. The Club and its employees are charged to operate and maintain the facilities and to provide high quality food, beverage, meeting, and other services in accordance with these rules and in keeping
with the purposes of the Club.

6. Reservations are recommended in the dining room for lunch and dinner. Appropriate attire is required of all members and guests as follows- Main Dining Room Special Occasion Events (i.e. Valentines Day, Mother’s Day): Traditional-suit coat or sports jacket for men. Main Dining Room: Modern-business casual. Tavern: Casual-informal dress attire.

7. On occasion, the Club may schedule a special event in any of the dining rooms and pmit the availability of tables. When such an event is scheduled, members will be notified in advance,
when possible.

8. Members who would like to reserve the Club’s rooms for meeting, luncheons, dinners, or other functions need to make arrangements in person at the Club office, via phone or e-mail.

• When reserving a private dining room, specifications for menu, number of the group and
  nature of the function are required. Menu and guest count must be confirmed in advance
  with the Club Manager. Reductions or cancellations after the specified deadline are subject
  to a minimum charge.
• With sufficient notice, every reasonable effort will be made to accommodate special
  dietary needs.

9. Members may sponsor non-profit organizations to use the Club for meetings, conferences,
and social functions based on available dates.

10. To ensure that use of the Club’s facilities does not adversely affect the membership as a whole, the Board of Directors may establish guidelines regarding the groups and kinds of functions that will be accommodated.

11. Members and guests are expected to show regard for the protection of Club property and
for the comfort and convenience of their fellow members.

12. The Club’s liquor license is a valuable asset and its use is regulated by the Office of Alcoholic Beverage Control Commissioner (OABCC). Members are expected to conduct themselves in a manner that will not jeopardize the Club’s license. Alcoholic beverages served in the Club are for consumption on the premises only. Delaware State law precludes the sale and the consumption of alcoholic beverages to persons under 21 years of age and to persons visibly intoxicated.
University of Delaware policies and procedures apply to Club facilities.

13. All food and beverages consumed in the Club must be furnished by the Club. Certain food and beverages paid for but not consumed at catered events may be taken upon request to the extent permitted by the Catering policy in effect at that time.

14. All food, drinks, supplies or services furnished by the Club must be recorded on a member’s
or department’s account.

15. Members and guests may pay for services with the Blue & Gold Club card (except payments
on account), the UD1 FLEX account, VISA, MasterCard, Discover, American Express, University Procurement Card, or cash. NOTE: When paying by method other than Club account, the member's number is required on the guest check.

16. Bills rendered by the Club for Club charges are due and payable in full upon receipt. Charges
not paid within 30 days of the billing date are subject to a monthly late charge. If a member’s
account is unpaid for 60 days, the Board of Directors will determine appropriate action. Such actions may include suspension of charge privileges, placement of the account in the hands of an outside collection agency, and the initiation of procedure to have membership privileges suspended.

17. Membership is continuous, year-to-year, unless the member gives written notice of resignation, becomes ineligible or is terminated by action of the Board of Directors.

18. Membership dues are payable in full each year on or before July 1 or upon approval of an application for membership. Failure to pay dues within 30 days is a basis for action by the
Board of Directors to suspend or terminate the membership.

19. Revised: July 1, 1993 ; October 6, 2004 ; November 28, 2005.
Board of Directors
Blue and Gold Club, Inc.
44 Kent Way
Newark , DE 19716

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