Teutonia Männerchor House Rules

The following are the House Rules of the Teutonia Männerchor, and shall remain so subject to change by the Board of Directors, as circumstances require, and by ratification by the membership.

  1. The Teutonia Männerchor shall be open to the members during designated business hours, and regulated by the Board of Directors.
  2. Only members in good standing are permitted use of the Club facilities and to purchase food and beverages within the building.
  3. Liquor and other refreshments may not be brought into the club from any other sources. All such items must be purchased on the premises.
  4. All sign-in books are to name the member, and his Code Number, legibly, as well as his Guest’s name.
  5. Reservations for any special event, shall be limited to twenty (20), by any Member except by special authority of the Board of Directors.
  6. Members are responsible for the behavior of their Guests, and, any destruction, injury to property of the Club or otherwise, shall be paid by the person committing such act. If said injury or damage is caused by a Guest, the Member who brought said Guest, shall be liable for any and all damages occurring in and about the Club premises.
  7. Profane language or boisterous behavior is subject to punitive action by the Board of Directors; specifically, thirty (30) days suspension.
  8. Gambling, solicitation and selling of tickets or any advertising, shall not be permitted on the premises, unless sanctioned by the Board of Directors.
  9. Teutonia Mannerchor is not responsible for lost or stolen articles of clothing or other items. Members and their guests attending events in the upstairs Sangerhalle are encouraged to check all outer apparel with the attendant manning the cloakroom.
    1. ALL NON-MEMBERS, WHO VISIT THE TEUTONIA MANNERCHOR CLUB THREE (3) TIMES WITHIN A SIX (6) MONTH PERIOD, MUST APPLY FOR MEMBERSHIP IN THE CLUB.
  10. Use of the Club’s pool table shall be free of charge for Members and their Guests. Under no circumstances shall children under the age of twenty-one (21), be permitted use of the pool table.
  11. Individuals under age of twenty-one (21), are not permitted at the bar. All children on the premises must be supervised by a responsible adult. Children are not permitted use of the Club’s pianos.
  12. In Consideration of fellow Members, all Members and their Guests occupying seating in the dining area, are required to obey the directions of management personnel.
    1. No Jeans, T-shirts, Tennis shoes, soiled clothing or soiled shoes permitted in our Building after 7:00 PM on Saturdays.
  13. Wearing Apparel:
    1. Dress code guidelines for our upstairs Sangerhalle:
      1. Only shirts with collars permitted.
      2. Suit coats, sports jackets and ties preferred.
      3. No clothing with advertising.
      4. No T-shirts or jeans.
      5. Ethnic attire always acceptable.
    2. THE DOOR COMMITTEE HAS THE AUTHORITY TO REFUSE ADMITTANCE TO ANYONE IN UNACCEPTABLE ATTIRE
      1. Casual attire, such as sweaters, shirts with collars and slacks are required for weekend evenings, beginning at 7:00 PM in the Ratskeller.
      2. “Dress code Enforced” to be printed on all social events tickets.
  14. Private parties are available and terms ,negotiable with management personnel. A planning guide is provided and shall dictate price structure for all affairs
  15. All Members must be identified at all meetings: with their proper membership Card, and be signed in with the correct membership Code Numbers.
  16. Any and all German language classes held on Teutonia Männerchor premises, will be for the benefit of Teutonia Männerchor Members only.