ASSUMPTION OF RISK: I {nameOn3} have voluntarily elected to participate in certain mission work coordinated by and through Oklahoma Volunteers In Mission(the "Mission Work") I affirm and acknowledge that I have agreed to participate in the Mission Work entirely upon my own initiative, risk and responsibility. I have been advised and fully understand that while participating in the Mission Work, I may be exposed to unusual risk. These risks may include, but are not necessarily limited to, the following diseases, including air food and/or water-borne illness, civil insurrection, warfare and/or political unrest, acts of terrorism; post-warfare or post-insurgency hazards; adverse geographic conditions; extreme heat and/or humidity with the possibility that not air conditioning will be available;extreme cold with the possibility that no central heating will be availabe; environmental conditions such as high altitude, whick could have a harmful effect on me if I have a heart condition or respiratory disease; native plants and/or animals, vehicle accidents, and/or worksite accidents. I understand that the foregoing is not an exhaustive list of dangers that may arise but is illustrative of some types of dangers or risk that I may face while participating the Mission Work. I affirm and acknowledge that I have been informed of the inherent hazards and risk associated with participating in Mission Work and that I fully understand that these risk can lead to bodily injury, death or property loss or damage. With this understanding, I knowningly assume these risk. I agree that this assumption of risk clause shall be construed broadly to the maximum extent permissible under applicable law.
LIABILITY RELEASE: I/We do hereby for myself and the Minor, and our heirs, executors, and administrators, remise, release, hold harmless, and forever discharge the Mission Work team leaders, Mission Work team members, The United Methodist Church, The South Central Jurisdiction of the United Methodist Church, The Oklahoma Conference of the United Methodist Church, The General Board of Global Ministries of the United Methodist Church, The Annual Conference of the United Methodist Church, United Methodist Volunteers in Mission, Oklahoma Volunteers in Mission, and all of their respective officers, employees, volunteers, members, and affiliated organizations, as well as any and all other participants and/or sponsors of the Mission Work, acting officially or otherwise, from all claims, demands, damages, actions or causes of action, liabilities, losses, charges, controversies, costs and expenses of any nature, character, kind, and description, based in law and/or in equity, known or unknown, accrued or not yet accrued, whether anticipated or unanticipated, including the Minor’s death or any
injury the Minor may suffer, or any loss or damage to my property or the Minor’s property which may occur directly or indirectly from, or arising out of, any cause, while the Minor is participating in the Mission Work, as well as all ground and
flight travel incident to such Mission Work. This Release shall be construed broadly to the maximum extent permissible under applicable law. THIS RELEASE SHALL REMAIN IN EFFECT UNTIL RESCINDED BY ME/US, IN WRITING.
MEDICAL RELEASE: It is my/our intention by this document to consent to the Minor’s participation in the mission trip, to consent to allow the team leader(s) to act in loco parentis (in the place of the Parent) for the duration of the Mission Work,
and to waive and forego all right of action by myself/ourselves and the Minor against the parties herein before names in the above Liability Release. I/We further expressly authorize and consent to any 2-ray examination, anesthetic, medical or surgical diagnosis or treatment, and/or hospital care under the general or special supervision, and on the advice of a licensed physician, surgeon, anesthesiologist, dentist, or other qualified medical personnel acting under their supervision for the Minor, should the same become necessary because of illness or injury. I/We specifically authorize a physician or other appropriate medical professional to treat the Minor’s preexisting condition, if any, by performing any procedure deemed necessary by the treating physician and by prescribing any prescription medicine the Minor is currently taking or needs to take in order to safeguard the Minor’s life or wee being and providing such prescription to the Minor for treatment. The Liability Release set forth above shall apply in full to the authorizations granted by this clause. THIS RELEASE SHALL REMAIN IN EFFECT UNTIL RESCINDED BY ME/US, IN WRITING.
MEDIA RELEASE: So that Oklahoma Volunteers in Mission can continue to share the love of Christ by telling the story of the ministry, I consent to the use of my image or voice in photographs, audio, and/or video recordings (including digital) taken during the course of this mission for the publicity of the Volunteers in Mission Program. THIS RELEASE SHALL REMAIN IN EFFECT UNTIL RESCINDED BY ME/US, IN WRITING.
GOVERNING LAW: I/We agree that the substantive and procedural laws of the State of Oklahoma shall govern the validity, construction, interpretation, performance and enforcement of this instrument or the subject matter covered thereby and I/we agree to jurisdiction in Oklahoma without reference to its conflict of laws and provisions. I/We also hereby agree that any action and/or proceeding in connection with this instrument or the subject matter covered thereby shall only be brough in the venue of Oklahoma County, Oklahoma.
Covenant of Behavior and Expectations
Creating a culture of safety at Oklahoma Conference of the United Methodist Church is of the utmost importance. This allows each of us to grow in our faith in an environment that is open and accepting, encouraging, and loving. In order to continue promoting a culture of safety, anything that poses a threat to this will not be tolerated and actions that threaten this will be dealt with in appropriate ways that allow all to thrive and grow!
Our goal is to love God and to love others as outlined in Words of Jesus in the Gospels. We will strive for nothing less!
To that end, all adults and youth who travel with us agree to:
• Not bully or haze. If this is observed, participants (adults or youth) will contact a McFarlin adult and/or Austin
Leeviraphan immediately;
• Wear seat belts at all times in vehicles being used. Understand that if you are caught not wearing a seat belt you will
be given one warning and then may be sent home at your own expense.
• Not carry or consume illegal drugs, alcohol, and/or tobacco products. While marijuana is now legal in some
capacities, it is not allowed to be purchased or possessed on a McFarlin event;
• Not possess weapons, knives, or things that can be used to cause harm to another person;
• If Student Ministries event is an overnight: There will be no males in female sleeping rooms and no females in male sleeping rooms;
• No cussing or hateful speech;
• No inappropriate contact between males and females;
• Energy drinks are not allowed;
• If Students Ministries Event is a mission trip: When on worksites, the rules set forth will be followed, whether by the team leader or the sponsoring organization and/or church that we are working with;
Throughout the trip the team leader, or other adults in leadership, will state other expectations and rules. It is each participants responsibility to listen to these and to follow these.