Regulations
Rules regarding members’ visits and use
The rules for using the Club buildings by members are described in the house rules. The most striking rules are the different dress codes. These are as follows:
The dress code is ‘tenue-de-ville’ in the Pleingebouw
- For men this means: a dark suit or combination of a jacket with neat, smart trousers with a matching shirt, tie or bow tie, socks and shoes.
- For ladies this means: neat representative smart clothing, like a suit (deux-pièces or skirt/jacket), a trouser suit, a robe manteau, a smart dress (with short or long sleeves) or a skirt or dress worn below the knee. With matching tights or stockings and elegant boots or shoes with (flat) heels.
The same rules apply to the Paviljoen as to the Pleingebouw, with the following exceptions: For men, the ‘jacket-tie’ combination may be more colourful because of the summer season. For ladies, stylish polos, sleeveless dresses and blouses are permitted. Sunglasses and/or a (straw) hat on the terrace are also allowed. A tie must always be worn indoors. The tie obligation also applies on the terrace, unless the serving staff, who usually wear a bow or tie, have removed this. This is generally done when the temperature hits 27 degrees or higher. This exception only applies on the terrace!
The following are not allowed under any circumstances: denim (denim/blue jeans incl. designer jeans); shorts or three-quarter length trousers; mini skirts; polo or T-shirts; spaghetti straps; sports or other casual wear; tracksuits; trainers or gym shoes; heavy duty boots; sandals; flip flops; shoes without socks; swimwear; leggings or other clothing of a similar nature.
The other striking rule concerns the use of mobile phones. Mobile telephones are not used in the members’ areas and members must put their phones on “silent”. Any possible phone calls need to be made in the hall, the cloakroom or – if available – in the Radiokamer (Radio Room). The use of computers, laptops and tablets is only allowed in the Leeszaal. Smartphones can be used everywhere for arranging appointments and showing photos, providing others are not disturbed or bothered by this.
Rules regarding visits by guests and members of sister associations
People who are not members can only be admitted to the members area if they are introduced by a member. The rules for introduction are set out in the Introduction Regulations. The most important rules are that the introducer bears responsibility for the guest, guests must be registered in the introduction book at the entrance and the dress code applies in full to guests. Introduction is limited to a maximum of three guests at a time per member and a total of four visits per year. Partners should also be introduced, unless there’s a meeting to which the Executive Board has also invited members’ partners.
Members of sister associations with which reciprocity exists can visit the association without being introduced. The rules in relation to this can be found in the Reciprocity Regulations. The most important rules are that you report on arrival and that you comply with the dress code.
