SPJST has jurisdiction over youth club members during official SPJST state, district and local lodge activities. This jurisdiction includes any SPJST youth activity regardless of time or location. Youth club members who violate these Rules of Conduct will be subject to disciplinary action.  Youth club members at SPJST youth activities are prohibited from:

• Leaving SPJST activities without proper authorization from the party in charge.
• Hazing
• Abusing the property or equipment.
• Selling, giving, possessing or using alcohol, tobacco products, illegal drugs, weapons, or fireworks.
• Any malicious or deliberate intent to do bodily harm.
• Stealing
• Engaging in inappropriate physical or sexual behavior disruptive or offensive to other members of the SPJST environment.
• Engaging in conduct constituting a felony as defined by law.
• Insubordination, such as disobeying a directive from SPJST representatives, being disrespectful or directing profanity, vulgar language, or obscene gestures toward members, leaders, SPJST staff or any SPJST representative.
• Disobeying the rules as set forth in the current SPJST Youth Club Handbook.
• Driving a car at camp. (Keys will be turned in to DYC upon arrival.)
• Negligence of assigned duties. (LIT Assignments)

Consequences for Violations

Punishment will be according to severity of the violation. The DYC or youth leader in charge will determine the proper punishment. Any decisions by the State Youth Director, DYC, or youth leader at the time  of the violation will be  final. The State Youth Director, DYC, or youth leader will discuss any serious violations with the  youth's parent or guardian.

Disclaimer

Should there be any discrepancy or conflict in any rules, or should a contingency arise not covered by these rules, the SPJST Supreme Lodge Vice President and / or State Youth Director reserve the right to interpret and proceed in the way they feel is fairest and best for all concerned.