IBEW Local 2085
CHALLENGE COIN RULES
• Rules of the coin must be given or explained to all new coin holders.
• The coin MUST be carried at all times. You can Challenge for it anywhere, anytime. You must produce the coin without taking more than 1 step or an arm's length to produce it.
• When challenging, the challenger must state whether it is for a drink, a round, lunch, dinner, etc.
• Failure to produce the coin, for whatever reason, results in the Offender completing what the challenger stated.
• Once the offender has completed the challenge they cannot be challenged again that day or the rest of the conference.
• If all challenged members produce their coins the challenger must pay in full his stated challenge.
• Under no circumstances can a coin be passed to another in response to a challenge. If a person gives their coin to another, that person can keep the coin. However if a person places the coin down and another person picks it up to examine it is not considered giving, and the person is honour - bound to place the coin back. The examiner can't challenge while holding another members coin.
• If a coin is lost and found by another member a reasonable ransom is negotiable.
• If a coin is lost, a replacement is up to the individual. A new coin should be acquired at the earliest opportunity. Losing the coin and not replacing it doesn't relieve a member of his/her responsibilities. This is especially true if your fellow member's know that you traditionally carry a coin.
• The coin should be controlled at all times. Giving a coin to just anyone is like opening a fraternity to just anyone.
• The above rules apply to anyone who is worthy to be given/awarded a coin, has a purchased coin, or who is known to be a previous coin holder
• EXCEPTIONS: There are no exceptions to the rules. They apply to those clothed or unclothed. At the time of the challenge you are permitted one step or an arm's reach to locate your coin. If you cannot reach it. YOU LOSE
• NO HOLES MAY BE DRILLED IN THE COIN
CHALLENGE COIN HISTORY
Challenge coins started in a flying squadron during the First World War. It was used originally for the identification. If caught behind enemy lines. The practice of carrying a coin designed specifically for a unit is popular with the military. Carrying the coins at all times and presenting it when “challenged” proved affiliation with the unit resulted in a number of consequences for those who produce their coin. Around the world Military, Unions, Police and another groups embrace the concept found in the coins to be an excellent means of team building and creating a sense of brotherhood and belonging.