GBHO Meeting Code of Conduct

For all VOLUNTEER AND CITY/STATE representatives (In-person, video, or conference calls), including but not limited to: Board of Directors meetings, committees, and other sub-committees.

1. Treat all other volunteers/representatives with respect, as individuals with a legitimate right to be a part of discussions and decision-making.
2. No member should engage in or receive from others any form of harassment, bullying, personal attacks, or ridicule.
3. Respect the meeting moderator, agreements, and procedures for discussion.
4. Meeting moderators will ensure that all participants can voice their opinions in decisions made by the group.
5. Moderators may limit the time for discussions and ensure balanced participation.

Meeting Agreements:

1. Everyone should participate (we want to hear all voices and viewpoints).
2. Speak one at a time, listen to each other, and be respectful.
3. Respect differences of opinion and offer solutions when giving critiques.
4. Join meetings on time and inform early if unable to attend.
5. Keep points short, add to points others made (rather than repeating them).
6. Offer solutions if we give a critique or identify a problem.
7. Be considerate and respectful to the time and efforts of others
8. Join/arrive to meetings on time.
9. Inform early if you are going to miss a meeting. Frequent absences may lead to termination.

Respect and Recognize the Value of Diverse Opinions

We believe that disagreements can be valuable in challenging situations and producing new ideas or approaches. When we do not agree with one another, we should focus on the issues and not the person. Confidentiality

1. Respect confidentiality. Meeting attendees may agree that certain information shared or discussed in a meeting should be confidential. Information shared in confidence should not be discussed outside the meeting.
2. State/city representatives and volunteers are not allowed to share any data or any member/participant's personal information (Email, phone number, home address, name, Date of Birth) to any party outside the organization.
3. Meeting attendees have the right to request that information or comments shared not go into the minutes of the meeting (if minutes are taken at the meeting).

Code of Ethics for Volunteers/Representatives

GBHO understands that our volunteers/representatives may be affiliated in other educational or different spiritual/religious programs or institutions in state/local level. In these situations, members are expected to also identify themselves as the volunteer or city/state representative of GBHO.

1. Be loyal to GBHO’s mission and bylaws.
2. Act in the best interest of our constituency – to promote the values of Vaidik Sanatan Dharma regardless of Caste, Gender and Sampradaya (Sects) discrimination..
3. Refrain from using GBHO’s reputation and resources for personal gain or benefit.
4. Speak positively and truthfully about GBHO in public.
5. Act with honesty, integrity, and professionalism. All volunteers must avoid behavior which might damage the reputation of GBHO.
6. Make every effort to contribute to friendly and positive working relationships and promote collaboration and cooperation within GBHO and within their own communities.
7. Take responsibility for personally abiding by this Code of Conduct, Ethics and Confidentiality. In accordance with the Bylaws, any member found to be in violation of this Code of Conduct, Ethics and Confidentiality may be terminated.