Standing Rules

​STANDING RULES - REVISED January, 2026

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1. The Corporation may seek information on legislative measures but does not endorse partisan political measures or persons.

2. No appeals for financial aid on the Corporation’s behalf shall be made without permission of the Executive Board.

3. A member making a reservation for a paid event shall be required to pay whether they are able to attend or not unless they cancel their reservation within a 72 hour grace period that allows the club to avoid related expenses.

4. Members shall be privileged to bring guests to business meetings, not to exceed two meetings per guest.

5. Members are encouraged to invite friends and family members to support all functions.

6. Members will be provided name badges which they are requested to wear to all Club meetings and events. Badge replacements will be charged to members at cost.

7. The building, furnishings, linens, and equipment are the property of Dana Point Women’s Club, Inc. and SHALL NOT be loaned or removed from the premises, without permission of the Community House Director.

8. Dana Point Women’s Club’s Conflict of Interest Policy adopted October 16, 2024 supplements state and federal laws safeguarding the corporation from any potential conflicts of interest that might benefit the private interests of officers or directors. This Policy is available for public perusal at any time by contacting the Recording Secretary.

9. Members are encouraged to have “fun in philanthropy” by participating in club activities when possible.  We urge each member to share their time and talents by contributing a minimum of 20 hours per year (approximately 2 hours per active month) in service to our philanthropies, meetings, events, or one of our teams or committees.  Members unable to provide service hours are encouraged to make financial or in kind contributions or otherwise serve the best interests of the club.

10. All Board members are expected to volunteer a minimum of two hours per month; attend all Board and General Meetings; participate in club social events when possible; attend, volunteer, contribute and assist in managing the major annual fundraiser; and cooperate with and assist fellow Board Members as needed.

11. All active members in good standing for one year shall be entitled to a discount on Community House rentals for their personal use equivalent to the rates charged to non-profits. Members  are asked to contact the Community House Director for current rates and more information on venue rentals.