General Code of Conduct
GPSEG's founding doctrines are based on
- professionalism,
- respect for others,
- non-discrimination and
- honest efforts to assist others
This Code of Conduct provides principles to which all GPSEG members are expected to adhere and advocate. They embody rules regarding individual responsibilities in dealing with members and with others outside of GPSEG.
All members of GPSEG will:
- Act in good faith, honestly, professionally and ethically;
- Gladly share contacts, knowledge and skills with other members;
- Respect the confidentiality of information or contacts acquired and be diligent and discreet in dealing with such contacts;
- Deliver on promises to fellow members in a timely and accurate manner;
- Respect other members by not promoting personal business interests with solicitations at meetings or other GPSEG events, or mass solicitations via e-mail, mail or telephone.
Internal Service Providers Policy
Members of the GPSEG often provide services which may be beneficial to other GPSEG members. GPSEG supports these members through our networking, and we encourage members to support each others' businesses and professional development. At the same time, we also seek to uphold the value of the unique GPSEG networking experience to our members. Our services providers policy enables our members to freely network within GPSEG without the concern that their contact information will be used for marketing by internal or external providers and that our networking experiences are truly mutual in context.
Specifically:
- There will be no mass marketing of business services to other members via email or any other means.
- Passive website marketing is permitted (Website posting with click-throughs)
- GPSEG meeting presentation opportunities are available to all members as long as they are content-based. No advertising or business promotion is allowed as a part of any GPSEG presentation.
- All GPSEG members are allowed to sponsor events on an equal basis when sponsorship is requested by the event organizer.
Additional, for personal service providers (coaches, financial planners, insurance brokers, etc.)
There will be no direct marketing of personal services to other GPSEG members.
External sponsorship at discretion of the Management Team.