Anti-Discrimination Policy
The Cascade Grotto is dedicated to providing a discrimination and harassment-free experience for everyone regardless of gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, disability, physical appearance, national origin, race, age or religion. We do not tolerate discrimination or harassment of Members in any form. Grotto Members violating these rules may be sanctioned or expelled from the Grotto at the discretion of the Executive Committee and Membership.
Anti-Harassment Policy
Harassment includes, but is not limited to:
- Verbal comments that reinforce social structures of domination [related to gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, disability, physical appearance, body size, race, age, religion].
- Deliberate intimidation, stalking, or following
- Harassing photography or recording
- Sustained disruption of talks or other events
- Inappropriate physical contact
- Unwelcome sexual attention
- Advocating for, or encouraging, any of the above behavior
Participants asked to stop any harassing behavior are expected to comply immediately
If a participant engages in harassing behavior, Grotto staff retain the right to take any actions to keep the event a welcoming environment for all participants. This includes warning the offender or expulsion from the Cascade Grotto [with no refund].
Cascade Grotto Executive Board may take action to redress anything designed to, or with the clear impact of, disrupting the event or making the environment hostile for any participants.
We expect participants to follow these rules at all event venues and event-related social activities. We think people should follow these rules outside event activities too!
Reporting
If someone makes you or anyone else feel unsafe or unwelcome, please report it as soon as possible. Harassment and other code of conduct violations reduce the value of our club for everyone.
When taking a personal report, our staff will ensure you are safe and cannot be overheard. They may involve other Grotto Officers to ensure your report is managed properly. Once safe, we’ll ask you to tell us about what happened. This can be upsetting, but we’ll handle it as respectfully as possible, and you can bring someone to support you. You won’t be asked to confront anyone and we won’t tell anyone who you are.
We will be happy to help you contact hotel/venue security, local law enforcement, local support services, provide escorts, or otherwise assist you to feel safe for the duration of the event. We value your membership.
Contacts: Grotto Officers