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Membership Responsibilities

1.	Subscribe to our email loop (Yahoo Groups) to keep abreast of events; this participation can be waived, but it is encouraged that you discuss it with the Chairperson.
2.	Submit to group policies.
3.	Respect our statement of faith.
4.	Liability waiver concerning group get-togethers.
5.	Maintain confidentiality of every other member.
6.	Although there are no participation requirements, we would hope to see anyone who wants to see a certain type of club or ministry come to discuss it with the others to get the ball rolling. Let's work together toward providing what is needed for our kids.

To Join: Download form, and submit at a fellowship function. Or contact us with your questions.

Field Trip Guidelines:

This is a plan for setting up Bay Area field trips. Feel free to contact us with your questions.

Planning Policies:

The function of planning a field trip is open to all home educators. We would love to see a great variety of folks get involved; it may seem like an intimidating undertaking, but it can be a great growing experience, for you as well as for your young students! To make field trip planning run smoothly, here are suggested steps.

1.	Check Calendar for possible conflicts. You might want to be sensitive to the field trips of all groups to which you belong. You might want to refrain from scheduling a field trip for the second, fourth or fifth Fridays of a month, as these are ENOCH's designated Park Days. Two field trips in the same week are not usually a problem because of the large number of homeschoolers in this area, the wide variety of interests in different age groups, and the fact that many field trips are limited in space and fill quickly.
2.	Call the factory, museum, State beach (etc) and set up a date. If space is limited, see whether a second field trip can be scheduled tentatively. We should be able to find another mom to oversee the second tour, so that you won't need to attend both tours. If second tour proves to be unnecessary, don't forget to call back the place to cancel!
3.	Access the Yahoo Groups Calendar and post information. ENOCH members can access the Yahoo group and input the information directly on the official Calendar. Non-member will need to contact us directly to put the tour on the schedule.
4.	Decide who the field trip is open to, fees, waiting lists etc. and post either to Calendar or E-mail. The Field Trip Planner (FTP - that's you) decides whether to restrict participants to ENOCH members, and how to handle deposits, fees and waiting lists, but suggested protocols are listed below
5.	Get the name and address [of the tour guide] to which you and all the kids may send "Thank you" notes.

Sign-up And Deposit Policy:

Sign Ups:

1.	Check the Calendar regularly to find out General happenings. Announcements will be issued to all Yahoo Group subscribers via e-mail.
2.	Note name & phone number of the Field Trip Planner (FTP), and also note appropriate age group, deadlines and expectations. As soon as possible, contact FTP to sign up. Remember, these trips tend to fill up quickly. See deposit policy below, though the FTP may alter or add requirements at her discretion.
3.	Write down on your own calendar all field trips for which you sign up. The FTP will NOT be able to call you to remind you of the event, though she might send out an email reminder. If you do forget, or fail to appear without reasonable excuse or notice, your deposits are forfeited.
4.	Always check your email for any last-minute changes.

Deposits:

1.	When the field trip is limited and fills up, a "waiting list" should be maintained. If a required deposit is not received by the deadline, those spots will be given to families on the waiting list.
2.	For a class or tour that has a fee to be paid, all funds must be given to the FTP by the specified deadline (usually two weeks or so prior to the event), though this may vary. Make checks payable to the name of the FTP. If you pay cash, be sure that you put it in a sealed envelope with the name AND date of the Field Trip, your name & return address and the Planner's name and address clearly marked on the outside, and that she issues you some sort of receipt (to avoid future confusion).
3.	For free guided tours, please give the FTP a deposit (preferably a check made payable to her, which she can merely return uncashed) of $1 per child to insure accountability when we designate class size to our hosts. As above, the deadline in most cases is 10-14 days before the event. When you arrive at the tour, your money will be refunded. If you fail to appear, the money will be forfeited to ENOCH's petty cash fund. (You will get the money back in case of an emergency or illness, and if you call 24 hours before the event.)
4.	For free trips which do not involve a guide or need the group to be counted and organized, there will be no deposit required, but a simple RSVP is requested as a courtesy to the FTP.

Behavior Policy:

1.	Please arrive 10-20 minutes ahead of the tour's scheduled starting time. If you are late, you may be left behind.
2.	Dress neatly and appropriately, with good hygiene.
3.	Follow all rules and instructions given by the tour director and FTP (No touching, etc.).
4.	Every child must be accompanied by an adult who is designated (in writing if not the parent) to be responsible for him or her. Students are to stay with their adult. Parents, keep track of where your children are.
5.	Never litter. Do not chew gum or eat candy during the tour.
6.	No running or rough play.
7.	No loud talking or distracting whispers during the tour (This goes for parents as well as kids!); we have come to listen and learn. Save your pertinent questions for group discussion. Avoid rude comments.
8.	If you must leave briefly to attend to one of your children, arrange with another Mom to watch your other children during your hopefully brief absence.
9.	Thank the tour guide when finished, and ask the children to send thank you notes within a week of the tour. Remember, we are Christ's ambassadors -- leave a good impression of us as homeschoolers and as Christians

Park Day Policy

PLACE: E-mail us at enoch@cleartraffic.com for exact location.
DAY: 2nd, 4th and 5th Fridays of each month, even in Nov & Dec.
TIME: 12:00 pm-2:00 pm. Bring a picnic lunch; come enjoy the Library! This is very informal, so feel free to come and go as your needs allow.
RAIN: Someone will be IN the library to greet all comers in the event of rain.
WATCHING THE KIDS: Each parent is responsible for keeping track of his or her own children. Be diligent; the parents cannot assume responsibility for others' children unless an arrangement has been made. Please do NOT drop off your kids, even teens, without making arrangements with a designated adult. (SEE Liability Issues.)
BEHAVIOR: We wish to maintain a positive impression of our 'unique' lifestyle. Thus, children's unkind remarks, profanity and conversations unbecoming to Christians are not acceptable. (See section below on "Library.")
SIGN-UPS for EVENTS: Though there will not be formal announcements (most things will have been stated on the Internet), this will be a time for passing around sign-ups for various events and to share our concerns with one another.
Read the Field Trip Policy. Check the emails and the Calendar for planned events. Take note of the appropriate age group, deadlines and expectations, and CONTACT THE PERSON IN CHARGE AS SOON AS POSSIBLE, to insure that you will be signed up.
PLAYTIME: Any parent or teen who desires to organize a group of kids in a common activity is welcome to do so; otherwise, play is very informal.
BOUNDARIES: Instruct your children to play only in "safe" areas. That is, they ought to stay away from bushes or outdoor restrooms or anywhere that they cannot be readily seen. Tell them that a good rule of thumb is that, if they cannot see Mom, they are out of bounds and need to come closer.
RESTROOMS: Do not use outdoor facilities; go into the Library. Children should let you know whenever they go into the Library building--for whatever reason--so that you will know where they are.
LIBRARY: Homeschoolers have a highly favorable reputation with the librarians here at Weekes. Let us work to maintain that positive image by always using proper library etiquette, i.e., whispers, politeness, no running, etc.
FREE ITEMS: When items are brought to the Park, it is assumed to be on a "for-the-taking" basis, unless care is taken by the seller to specify a price or there is a special event involving sales. If you do bring something, whether as a "freebie" or part of a "sale", please do not leave it behind if no one takes it.
ITEMS LEFT BEHIND: Please double-check before you leave the Park to make sure you are taking all your things with you. The last people to leave may not see your stuff, and if they do, there is no way of knowing whether something ought to be thrown away. We try to hang on to things like jackets or books, but it is much easier for everyone if you take the time to look around.
Thank you for your help.

Liability Issues

As a Christian group, we seek to follow the biblical mandate which disallows bringing charges against Christian brothers in civil courts. We want to be sure that all members understand our position prior to any mishap.

We are a loosely organized "community club" which does not have a dues structure, and therefore, no assets. Coordinators of various events and programs have volunteered their time to organize activities for the group. Participation in any event is strictly voluntary; no one is ever required to attend any meeting or event. Neither the group nor individuals are liable for any injuries or damages, whether connected with a group event or not. At every event, parents are responsible for their own children. No child should ever attend a function without the parent, or an adult who is responsible for that child. We strongly encourage that such a transfer of responsibility be designated in writing, and communicated to the person in charge of the event. We further suggest that such a designated substitute be familiar enough with the child so as to be able to maintain proper discipline.

Any special guests (grandparents, relatives, friends, etc.) who accompany members to any event are under the sole responsibility of that member for behavior, damages, injuries, etc.

It is expected that any member or his child or guest who damages property or who causes injury, either willfully or through neglect, will take personal responsibility for his actions. However, our group will not be involved in any way in such situations. Any person who has such a claim will be directed to discuss the offense individually with the party he believes to be responsible. The outcome of such a problem is out of the realm of this group's responsibility or resources. If such disputes cannot be handled by the parties individually, we will expect that they will follow the guidelines of Matthew 18 through their own churches and church leadership.
Always have medical information and authorization for care handy, in the event of injury to any child who is in your care. Download this form, or see us at available at Park Day.