Ruritan National March 2026 Newsletter

Ruritan Sexual and Other Unlawful Harassment Policy Rrp erUl oi Rgt R e I i T o U c A n t R e , N I d s T e N b A x y A N , T p s N t I r a O e A t g N T e n I A o O a L r n N l e c o A y x c , L p a n r i l a s e l t s a c i s w o o l n y m . a p ml r ooi trhti egi bdi ni tt , soa dag ines , cedrnii smv ai ribnoi alni ttmi yo, enmn ati lni i ntda war yl hl oif corhr vmae l tsl eiornfadnhi avs ri tdaa ust sua msl s, eoanrr tes btt aar tes uae stdei odn nwa rni ayt ch ge rr, eoc souplpoe rc , t . Sexual harassment is a form of discrimination and is prohibited by law. For purposes of this policy sexual harassment is defined as unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, and other verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature that creates an intimidating, hostile, or offensive environment. Unwelcome sexual advances (either verbal or physical), requests for sexual favors, and other verbal or physical conduct of aou rss eei mdx uapasl il cani btal atyus ari set ef corormnmsotari tkcui ont eng dseei mtxi uop nal ol oyhfmaerema nspts /lmo vyeomnl ut e nwn tthe oee rnr :vd(o 1el uc) inss tui eobenmrs i ;issomsri , ; o((n32 ))t ots hus eub ccmho i nsc dso iuno cdnt uohc rat sri set jhme ecatpdi oue nr epoi ot f hs t eehroe ercxeopfnlf iedccui tt cl oyt fi s creating an intimidating, hostile, or offensive environment. Sexual and unlawful harassment may include a range of behaviors and may involve individuals of the same or different gender. These behaviors include, but are not limited to: • Unwanted sexual advances or requests for sexual favors • Sexual or derogatory jokes, comments, or innuendo • Unwelcome physical interaction • Insulting or obscene comments or gestures • Offensive email, voicemail, or text messages • Suggestive or sexually explicit posters, calendars, photographs, graffiti, or cartoons • Making or threatening reprisals after a negative response to sexual advances • Visual conduct that includes leering, making sexual gestures, or displaying of sexually suggestive objects or pictures, cartoons, or posters • Verbal sexual advances or propositions • Physical conduct that includes touching, assaulting, or impeding or blocking movements • Abusive or malicious conduct that a reasonable person would find hostile, offensive, and unrelated to the Organization’s legitimate business interests • Any other visual, verbal, or physical conduct or behavior deemed inappropriate by HarathssemOerngat noinzathtieonbasis of any other protected characteristic is also strictly prohibited. Complaint Procedure: Rrn eaUtt aRi ol Ii Tna Ata i lNo onNr. i IAgf iTnyI o, OduNi bsAaeLbl i isel tivtreyo , nyoogrul ya hne aonvtceho eeurxr paf agecert isoe rtn, hcpeer droemop rpo wrt lt yii tnnr gee pos osf era dtl l t hihnaesr tianas ncs icmdeees nnott f todori asdcmi rs i cemrmi i mnb aei ntri aootnfi o, yhno aubrraa sGs esodmv eoe rnnntsi, neoxgr , Br ao cdey, 1 . Any reported allegations of harassment or discrimination will be investigated promptly, thoroughly, and iAdminspycoaiprnlteiinafalolryuy.nadcttoiobne. engaged in any form of sexual or other unlawful harassment shall be subject to appropriate Each investigation is to be thoroughly documented; all documents are to be kept secured at the level the investigation was conducted (Club, District, National records); with a complete copy forwarded to the National Office. Retaliation Prohibited: ht ha i rs aRps Uso mRl i cIeTynAat Nno drN, aAl si Tks Iei Os dt Nsi sAi cnLr ii enmxv ipenrsaet tisigsoal nyt i onp rgr ohshaui rcbahi st css hmr aeert nga tel i siat. tsAi eonl nf y, amf go aar yimnbsoet f asrune ybt aj i elnicadt ti tivooi dna upi sapl cr woo nph sroii dar teeerpedodir stacs i dpd i li risenc car tir myv i iaoncl aat itt oii oonnn. oo rf Disciplinary Action Disciplinary action at RURITAN NATIONAL is intended to fairly and impartially correct behavior early odniscarnedtitoonparnedvebnatsreedcuurproenncthee. RcUirRcuITmAsNtaNnAceTsI.ONAL reserves the right to administer disciplinary action at its 1 Governing Body – Any officer or director at any level of leadership, inclusive of the Executive Director, as applicable.

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