LPA COVID Liability Waiver
The LPA National Board of Directors, along with the Medical Advisory Board, strongly encourages vaccinations for those who are able to get vaccinated. LPA National supports the Districts with implementing their own COVID policies at their regional events. The following applies...
• District 4 will not be implementing any vaccination requirements, symptom checks or rapid testing in order to attend the regional event.
• District 4 will follow any current mask and social distancing policies required by the hotel, local county and the state at the time of the event. Currently, there are no COVID related restrictions within the state of Florida.
• Masks may be required during the Medical Consults. LPA will have disposable masks for attendees if needed.
Assumption of the Risk and Release Waiver of Liability:
• I agree not to attend the LPA event if I or anyone listed on my Registration Form is not feeling well or experiencing symptoms of COVID such as cough, sore throat, shortness of breath, fever, has a confirmed or a suspected case of COVID or has come in contact with anyone in the 7 days prior who has been confirmed or suspected of having COVID.
• I acknowledge that I am voluntarily attending the LPA event with the knowledge of the risk involved. I agree to accept and assume all risks related to COVID arising from my participation at the LPA event.
• I agree to waive and release any and all claims against LPA, the hotel and any affiliates or otherwise on account of injury, illness arising out of or attributable to my participation and engagement at the LPA event and being exposed to or contracting COVID.
• I understand and agree that release of liability includes any claims towards LPA whether a COVID infection occurrence exists before, during, or after attendance and participation at the LPA event.
LPA COVID Liability Waiver Acknowledgment:
I acknowledge that I have read the Little People of America COVID Liability Waiver. I also agree that as a member of LPA I will adhere to all rules and policies set forth in this waiver. This waiver also applies to all attendees listed on my Membership and/or Registration Form.
• District 4 will not be implementing any vaccination requirements, symptom checks or rapid testing in order to attend the regional event.
• District 4 will follow any current mask and social distancing policies required by the hotel, local county and the state at the time of the event. Currently, there are no COVID related restrictions within the state of Florida.
• Masks may be required during the Medical Consults. LPA will have disposable masks for attendees if needed.
Assumption of the Risk and Release Waiver of Liability:
• I agree not to attend the LPA event if I or anyone listed on my Registration Form is not feeling well or experiencing symptoms of COVID such as cough, sore throat, shortness of breath, fever, has a confirmed or a suspected case of COVID or has come in contact with anyone in the 7 days prior who has been confirmed or suspected of having COVID.
• I acknowledge that I am voluntarily attending the LPA event with the knowledge of the risk involved. I agree to accept and assume all risks related to COVID arising from my participation at the LPA event.
• I agree to waive and release any and all claims against LPA, the hotel and any affiliates or otherwise on account of injury, illness arising out of or attributable to my participation and engagement at the LPA event and being exposed to or contracting COVID.
• I understand and agree that release of liability includes any claims towards LPA whether a COVID infection occurrence exists before, during, or after attendance and participation at the LPA event.
LPA COVID Liability Waiver Acknowledgment:
I acknowledge that I have read the Little People of America COVID Liability Waiver. I also agree that as a member of LPA I will adhere to all rules and policies set forth in this waiver. This waiver also applies to all attendees listed on my Membership and/or Registration Form.
LPA Alcohol Policy
Alcohol Use under Age 21:
It is against the law for a person under the legal drinking age, 21 in the United States, to buy, receive, have in possession, or consume alcohol. If it is determined by hotel security, police, or an LPA official that an individual under the age of 21 is under the influence of alcohol at an LPA Conference then that individual shall:
Not be allowed to attend a LPA Conference without at least one parent or their legal guardian in attendance until age 21. They will not be allowed to designate a “Conference Guardian”. Parents or guardian(s) will be contacted immediately regarding the individual’s alcohol consumption and resulting behavior.
If parents are in attendance at the Conference, then the underage individual shall be prohibited from attending the succeeding Conference. Thereafter, the individual may not attend a Conference unless accompanied by at least one parent or legal guardian until age 21.
If an individual has lost the privilege of attending the Conference, they may appeal the conference restriction through their District Director and/or the Executive Committee. After a review of the specific circumstances of the incident and individual’s circumstances, the Executive Committee may then decide to amend the member’s conference restriction. This will be considered on a case by case basis and will not be considered lightly.
If the person has a second infraction, with or without their parents present, before they are 21 years of age, then they will not be allowed to attend LPA Conference until they are 21.
Providing Alcohol to Minors:
Little People of America, its officers and Conference Committee, will not tolerate anyone of any age providing or purchasing alcohol for minors. This includes the purchase of alcohol in bars or clubs or cash bars or providing of alcohol at individual parties in private hotel rooms. If an individual is found to be in violation, they will be reported to the hotel security and local law enforcement officials for the legal action of the host conference site. They will be removed from the current LPA Conference.
They may not be allowed to attend the next two LPA Conferences. Their attendance at national conferences after that will be determined by a committee consisting of not less than the following individuals, LPA Executive Committee, the current National Conference Chair, and their Current of past District Director and/or Chapter President. They may lose their membership to LPA for an undetermined length of time.
Disruptive Behavior:
If a person of any age is under the influence of alcohol participates in the destruction or damage of any public or private property, disorderly conduct, harassment or abuse of individuals while at a LPA Conference, that person will be subjected to disciplinary action by the local civil authorities and/or LPA Executive Committee and/or Board of Directors.
Also Note:
For all on-site and off-site events that require participants to be over 21 registrations will be checked against LPA records. You may need to provide identification.
It is against the law for a person under the legal drinking age, 21 in the United States, to buy, receive, have in possession, or consume alcohol. If it is determined by hotel security, police, or an LPA official that an individual under the age of 21 is under the influence of alcohol at an LPA Conference then that individual shall:
Not be allowed to attend a LPA Conference without at least one parent or their legal guardian in attendance until age 21. They will not be allowed to designate a “Conference Guardian”. Parents or guardian(s) will be contacted immediately regarding the individual’s alcohol consumption and resulting behavior.
If parents are in attendance at the Conference, then the underage individual shall be prohibited from attending the succeeding Conference. Thereafter, the individual may not attend a Conference unless accompanied by at least one parent or legal guardian until age 21.
If an individual has lost the privilege of attending the Conference, they may appeal the conference restriction through their District Director and/or the Executive Committee. After a review of the specific circumstances of the incident and individual’s circumstances, the Executive Committee may then decide to amend the member’s conference restriction. This will be considered on a case by case basis and will not be considered lightly.
If the person has a second infraction, with or without their parents present, before they are 21 years of age, then they will not be allowed to attend LPA Conference until they are 21.
Providing Alcohol to Minors:
Little People of America, its officers and Conference Committee, will not tolerate anyone of any age providing or purchasing alcohol for minors. This includes the purchase of alcohol in bars or clubs or cash bars or providing of alcohol at individual parties in private hotel rooms. If an individual is found to be in violation, they will be reported to the hotel security and local law enforcement officials for the legal action of the host conference site. They will be removed from the current LPA Conference.
They may not be allowed to attend the next two LPA Conferences. Their attendance at national conferences after that will be determined by a committee consisting of not less than the following individuals, LPA Executive Committee, the current National Conference Chair, and their Current of past District Director and/or Chapter President. They may lose their membership to LPA for an undetermined length of time.
Disruptive Behavior:
If a person of any age is under the influence of alcohol participates in the destruction or damage of any public or private property, disorderly conduct, harassment or abuse of individuals while at a LPA Conference, that person will be subjected to disciplinary action by the local civil authorities and/or LPA Executive Committee and/or Board of Directors.
Also Note:
For all on-site and off-site events that require participants to be over 21 registrations will be checked against LPA records. You may need to provide identification.
LPA Member Code of Conduct
Little People of America is committed to providing a safe, caring, healthy, and respectful environment for all members and guests. To promote these values, we ask individuals to act appropriately at all times when attending our events.
Our Member Code of Conduct dictates positive interactions with others, language free of anger or vulgarities, and with actions at or above a generally accepted standard of conduct. The following conduct can lead to immediate suspension or termination of membership:
• Violation of membership rules and policies in the LPA Bylaws and Policy Manual.
• Physical contact with another person in an angry or threatening manner.
• Angry or vulgar language including swearing, name-calling, or shouting.
• Harassment or intimidation by words, gestures, body language, or any other menacing behavior.
• Theft or behavior that results in the destruction of property belonging to LPA, its members or guests, homes or facilities where events are taking place.
• Carrying of concealed weapons or devices/objects that may be used as weapons.
• Using or possessing illegal chemicals, tobacco, or alcohol during LPA events.
• Any other conduct of an inappropriate, threatening or offensive nature.
• Law enforcement may be called when applicable and/or necessary.
• Any official action by LPA does not preclude legal recourse by the hotel, event venue, individual member or non‐member, or outside entity.
The protection of our members and guests participating in our programs and events is a paramount interest of Little People of America. LPA reserves the right to deny access or revoke membership to any person who violates the membership code of conduct. All members are expected to disclose any and all conduct that may restrict their involvement with minors or felonies that may restrict them as members not limited to but being on a national sexual registry. I understand that any misrepresentations or omissions may disqualify my membership.
This code of conduct is applicable at all LPA functions including national, district, and chapter. The board of directors of the governing body of the event have the responsibility and right to enforce the code of conduct and consequences.
Membership Code of Conduct Acknowledgment:
I acknowledge that I have read the Little People of America Member Code of Conduct. I also agree that as a member of LPA I will adhere to all rules and policies set forth in this Code. If I am signing as the Head of Household, I will agree to inform all members listed on my Membership and/or Registration Form of the rules and policies set forth in this Code as it applies to all attendees. I understand that any violation of the rules and policies listed in this Code could result in penalties up to loss of membership privileges of Little People of America, nationally, regionally, and locally.
Photo Release: By attending this LPA event, I understand and give permission to Little People of America to take and use any photographs or video, with any of the members listed on my Membership and/or Registration Form to use for publication or reproduction in any advertisement, public relations effort or fundraising efforts for the organization.
Our Member Code of Conduct dictates positive interactions with others, language free of anger or vulgarities, and with actions at or above a generally accepted standard of conduct. The following conduct can lead to immediate suspension or termination of membership:
• Violation of membership rules and policies in the LPA Bylaws and Policy Manual.
• Physical contact with another person in an angry or threatening manner.
• Angry or vulgar language including swearing, name-calling, or shouting.
• Harassment or intimidation by words, gestures, body language, or any other menacing behavior.
• Theft or behavior that results in the destruction of property belonging to LPA, its members or guests, homes or facilities where events are taking place.
• Carrying of concealed weapons or devices/objects that may be used as weapons.
• Using or possessing illegal chemicals, tobacco, or alcohol during LPA events.
• Any other conduct of an inappropriate, threatening or offensive nature.
• Law enforcement may be called when applicable and/or necessary.
• Any official action by LPA does not preclude legal recourse by the hotel, event venue, individual member or non‐member, or outside entity.
The protection of our members and guests participating in our programs and events is a paramount interest of Little People of America. LPA reserves the right to deny access or revoke membership to any person who violates the membership code of conduct. All members are expected to disclose any and all conduct that may restrict their involvement with minors or felonies that may restrict them as members not limited to but being on a national sexual registry. I understand that any misrepresentations or omissions may disqualify my membership.
This code of conduct is applicable at all LPA functions including national, district, and chapter. The board of directors of the governing body of the event have the responsibility and right to enforce the code of conduct and consequences.
Membership Code of Conduct Acknowledgment:
I acknowledge that I have read the Little People of America Member Code of Conduct. I also agree that as a member of LPA I will adhere to all rules and policies set forth in this Code. If I am signing as the Head of Household, I will agree to inform all members listed on my Membership and/or Registration Form of the rules and policies set forth in this Code as it applies to all attendees. I understand that any violation of the rules and policies listed in this Code could result in penalties up to loss of membership privileges of Little People of America, nationally, regionally, and locally.
Photo Release: By attending this LPA event, I understand and give permission to Little People of America to take and use any photographs or video, with any of the members listed on my Membership and/or Registration Form to use for publication or reproduction in any advertisement, public relations effort or fundraising efforts for the organization.