[sac-board] Re: Waivers

Jeff, it is just my opinion that the waivers may not afford the club any
protection. I am not a lawyer, or more importantly a judge, so my opinion
may not be worth anything in this regard.

I think it's a stretch to conclude that if the C&B are amended to allow the
use of waivers that they will be used at every event. Personally, I think
the jury is still out on this one (pardon the pun). Neither SAC or EVAC has
yet conducted an event where a waiver is required. I just think the
administration and logistics of implementation of the whole process will
prove to be too heavy a burden. Again, just my opinion.

Peter 

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Subject: [sac-board] Re: Waivers

Peter makes some interesting points.

He points out that he feels no problem signing the waivers as they would be
ineffectual. While I agree that may be the case, if the wavers are written
to be effectual then one would be signing away their rights. So what are
the values of having waivers?

He also points out that adding this to the SAC C&B would give the board
flexibility. While this may be true it is pretty guaranteed if it is added
it will be used. All members will be required to sign a waiver when
renewing. If they refuse they will not be allowed to be members. Waivers
will probably then be used at all SAC events, because why is one event more
dangerous than another?

Jeff

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