Civil Air Patrol || Fullerton Composite Squadron 56

1. Thou shalt make every effort to meet all the guests
2. Thou shalt pay proper attention to proper hygiene and cleanliness
3. Thou shalt make certain that ALL articles of clothing being worn are freshly laundered
4. Thou shall not be flatulent or produce any bodily sounds that are inappropriate
5. Thou shall adjourn to the dining area when the chimes are heard and will remain standing until seated by the Mess President
6. Thou shall not bring any drinks or lighted materials into the dining area, nor will thee smoke during the hours of the mess
7. Thou shalt participate in every toast unless it is thee or thy group being toasted
8. Thou shalt not leave while the mess is convened
9. Thou shalt make sure that thy glass is always charged when toasting
10. Toasts and comments will be kept within the limits of good taste and mutual respect. Degrading or insulting remarks are frowned upon, however good natured needling is ENCOURAGED
11. Thou shalt not murder the Queen’s English.
12. Thou shall always use the proper toasting procedures
13. Thee will consume thy meal in a manner becoming a gentle person
14. Approval will be shown by tapping thy spoon on the table. Clapping will not be tolerated
15. Decisions of the Mess President will not be questioned
16. When the mess is adjourned, thou shalt will rise and wait for the Mess President and honored guests to leave
17. Thou shalt enjoy thyself to the fullest

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