Behavior Contract - RSCM Midwest 2023 Adults and Young Adults (YA)

During Registration you will indicate that you agree to abide by this Behavior Contract.
1. Adult/YA participants are expected to demonstrate professional decorum and discretion, a positive

attitude, and outward charity, especially in the company of younger singers.

2. Use or possession of illegal drugs is strictly prohibited.

3. Smoking and consumption of alcoholic beverages are strictly prohibited in and around the buildings at St. Benedict Cathedral, and First Presbyterian Church. Alcoholic beverages are prohibited on the University of Evansville campus.

4. Adult/YA participants living in the dorms shall be considerate of others during the quiet times.

5. Adult/YA participants who must leave the residency for an extended time are asked to notify the Manager and Adult Proctor. Participation in rehearsals and services is required. Participation in other scheduled activities is strongly encouraged.

6. Adult/YA participants may not transport any "youth participants" without prior knowledge and consent of the Manager.

7. Rooms and designated sleeping areas should not be shared except where two or more registrants are assigned to one room. Visitors must arrange for separate accommodations.

8. Adult/YA participants are encouraged to engage in healthy interaction with younger participants but are advised to associate primarily with other adult/YA participants. This includes limiting interactions during movement around campus, walking to and from churches, and during mealtimes.

9. Use of cell phones and other electronic devices is permitted away from Youth choristers, rehearsals, services, and other activities where these devices would be distracting.

The RSCM Midwest Managers and Adult Proctor will impose consequences for infraction of this Behavior Contract. Warnings will be issued for lesser offenses, but staff reserves the right to ask any participant to leave the residency. RSCM Midwest Management has the right to refuse registration to participants who have not complied in previous years with the Behavior Contract.

All participants will review the Behavior Contract during the Orientation meeting on the first day of the Residency.