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PAYC Guidelines for Communal Living
Which is the best definition of communal living?
​Communal living is where individuals live together and choose to share the living space, resources, interests, ideals, and property.
Be respectful of all members and always keep in mind we are attempting to co-habit and volunteer our time for the improvement of the club.
Dock/Clubhouse Guidelines:
    1. Moorage is on a 'first come, first served' basis. Upon arrival, your spot may be reserved by a personal effect on the dock.
    2. The clubhouse counters and cupboards should be free of personal items. Clean-up directly after your meals so, others can utilize the space.
    3. The outdoor sink area is for laundry and personal care and must be kept clean and tidy for the next person. The kitchen sink is not to be used for personal care.
    4. The shelves in the covered area are for food totes & coolers only.
    5. Please return personal effects to your boats when finished in the common areas.
    6. Members are responsible for removal of their own bottles, cans, garbage etc. 
 “If you bring it down, take it home."     
    7. Please store all personal items in your cash – rooms are meant members and quests only                                                         
    8. Observe "Composting Rule" explicitly- table scraps, oils, butter, cans, garbage, meat etc. are forbidden in order to eliminate rodents.
    9. Store fuel on shore in the cache areas.(Gasoline will damage the Styrofoam floatation and is a fire hazard.) 
    10. Docks and facility must be used for leisure purposes only
    11. Dump sewage in the main canal. Please!
    12. Last to leave club:
        ◦ Empty & clean all freezers
        ◦ Remove all garbage
        ◦ Turn off propane to shower & club house
        ◦ Store BBQ propane in locked shed
        ◦ All cabinets, storage sheds & out buildings locked
Bunkhouse Guidelines:
​    1. The bunkhouse is for the use of club members and their guests. Reservations of the sleeping rooms may be made in advance using the on-line booking system. Print off your reservation prior to your visit to avoid any booking conflicts. 
    2. All members shall be responsible for their guests' moorage, registration and bunkhouse use.
    3. A guest may not arrive at the club and assume privileges (use of cabin, kitchen etc.) without their host being present.
    4. When a host member departs for the club but their guest remains, the guest will no longer have cabin privileges but will assume the position of 'visitor'
Generator Guidelines:
​    1. The generator is for the use of club facilities and club members.
    2. The generator must be operated by a club member who accepts responsibility for the plant for the time of operation.
    3. Members should be aware of limited capacity of generator and adjust usages in times of heavy consumption.
    4. Operation of generator should be kept to a minimum. Consideration to be given to those sleeping in bunkhouse. A 12 volt system is available for use when power plant has been shut down at a reasonable hour.
    5. Consider whether or not it is necessary to run the generator and be aware of hours used during your stay (i.e – when you are the only member present).
    6. If you are the last member to leave the club, at any time, remember to shut the generator plant down prior to leaving (i.e – fuel run to Bamfield, checking prawns/crab traps, etc.) Unexpected delays to your return could cause damage to the generator.
    7. Use the clubhouse heaters when generator is in use – the propane stove should not be used as a heater. Similar to the generator the stove must be turned off prior to departure from the dock.
​General Maintenance Guidelines:
​    1. Each active member must be prepared to volunteer a number of hours of work/goods/services. In lieu of this, monetary compensation should be voluntarily donated.
    2. All club members shall do their share of the following duties:
        a. greet visiting boats
        b. scrub shower and biffies
        c. incinerate burnables
        d. transport non-burnables to town
        e. remove compost
        f. sweep and wash clubhouse floor
        g. scrub dock around fish cleaning station
        h. ensure bunkhouse rooms are clean upon guests departure
        i. water planter boxes and hanging baskets as needed
Updated June 2021
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