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|Aurien
|Chair
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|'''Argent Scribe'''
|Seomanthe
|Secretary
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|'''Argent Bursar'''
|Richaard
|Treasurer
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|'''Argent Provost'''
|Dremerie
|Co-Chair
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|'''Argent Herald'''
|Leifa
|Co-Secretary
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|'''Argent Steward'''
| Meril
|Co-Treasurer
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|'''Jurist of Eye'''
|Bluey
|Officer
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|'''Jurist of Claw'''
|Citan
|Officer
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|'''Jurist of Tail'''
|Annarosa
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'''Argent Aspis''' is a great house in the outpost town of [[Wehnimer's Landing]], and a member of the [[Co-operative Houses of Elanthia]], or [[CHE]].
'''Argent Aspis''' is a great house in the outpost town of [[Wehnimer's Landing]], and a member of the [[Co-operative Houses of Elanthia]], or [[CHE]].




Argent Aspis is one of the oldest established houses in Wehnimer's, located on the east side of the town beyond the river. It is adjacent to the town gardens. Aspis is most well known for its annual [[Bardfest]], in which it invites the best in the musical arts to come and perform.
Argent Aspis is one of the three oldest established houses in Wehnimer's (see [[Kelfour Edition volume I number X]]), located on the east side of the town beyond the river. It is adjacent to the town gardens. Aspis is most well known for its annual (and sadly, former) festival of [[Bardfest]], in which it once invited the best in the musical arts to come and perform.


Founders: Erebor, Taarna, Jamel, Caroam, Ilstar and Delvian.
Founders: Erebor, Taarna, Jamel, Caroam, Ilstar and Delvian.
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==Annexes==
House Aspis has annexes in every town located in the main House annex buildings, except in Ta'Illistim, where Aspis has built a separate Annex building at the Seethe Naedal hot springs.

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==Application for House Membership==
==Application for House Membership==
Basic Requirements
'''Basic Requirements'''


Fifth Level in trainings: The House clerk wants to know you have established a lasting tie to the community.
Fifth Level in trainings: The House clerk wants to know you have established a lasting tie to the community.
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Letter of Application: We want to know with whom we are going to be living. This letter should include a brief description of yourself and your history within the lands, why you want to join Aspis, and why you think you would make a good member. Please include three (3) or four (4) references - these being people who know you who may be contacted as to your character and citizenship in the lands. Any without references will not be considered.
Letter of Application: We want to know with whom we are going to be living. This letter should include a brief description of yourself and your history within the lands, why you want to join Aspis, and why you think you would make a good member. Please include three (3) or four (4) references - these being people who know you who may be contacted as to your character and citizenship in the lands. Any without references will not be considered.


Remember this letter is what will initially get you noticed and a good reputation goes a long way.
Remember this letter is what will initially get you noticed, though a good reputation goes a long way. It is recommended that you participate in House events or attend meetings prior to submitting an application.

Please note, that unless you are prepared to expend some effort and interest in joining and participating in House functions, you should look for another House.


Please note, that if you are not prepared to expend some effort and interest in joining and participating in House functions, you should look for another House.


Admissions Council
'''Admissions Council'''


Aspis has a voting council made up of the six officers and three appointees, but all members contribute opinions and histories of encounters with prospective members.
Aspis has a voting council made up of the six officers and three appointees, but all members contribute opinions and histories of encounters with prospective members.


All applications are reviewed by the full membership of the House and voted on by the voting council. Applications will be reviewed and voted on within one (1) week, and a response sent to the prospective member thereafter.
All applications received will be forwarded to the voting council when received and a voting list submitted once a month. All applicants names will remain on the list for three (3) months. This gives them the chance to seek out members or for members to seek them out. If they are not accepted or declined within those first three months, they will be dropped and encouraged to re-apply if they choose to continue to seek membership.


'''Fill Out the Argent Aspis [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdatQGXS8LSmLyvZxHQAvZGGEZtEi_xp7hS3wBRRJquguMoMw/viewform Membership Application] '''
New applicant's names will be posted each month making them available for all members to comment on, either on the boards, or send private mail to one of the voting council


Send a missive to: join@houseaspis.com
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'''Important Note: [[F2P]] accounts are mechanically restricted from joining [[CHE]]'s.'''
==Bardfest Rules==
===Rulings===


1. The rulings of the judges will be final and without dispute. Unfortunately, because of the nature of the contest, we cannot consider an appeal process. While all judges shall attempt to remain objective in their deliberations, artistic works must, in the end, be judged upon subjective criteria. We have attempted to give as much objectivity to the judging criteria as possible, yet the judges are "human" and it is sincerely doubted that any artistic piece could be judged by automation. That's as it should be. Please keep this in mind if you are disappointed in the outcome of the contest.


===Time Limits===


==Annexes==
2. No piece is to be longer than 10 minutes in duration. If Elanthian weather is lagging, judges will determine any additional time allowed. If you are experiencing lag within your portal, it’s up to you to let the Head Judge know. Should your performance go over time (barring weather allowances) an automatic deduction will be made to your Total Score. The timekeeper will inform you once you’ve reached your time limit.
House Aspis has annexes in every town located in the main House annex buildings, except in Ta'Illistim, where Aspis has built a separate Annex building at the Seethe Naedal hot springs (Lich# 4989 / uID: u13025010).


===Overtime & Score Deductions===

a. For the first minute a performance runs over, one quarter point will be deducted from your Total Score at 30 second intervals. After the first minute, you will lose an additional point at 1 minute intervals. For example, if your performance lasts 11 minutes exactly, you will lose half a point from your Total Score. At 11 minutes and 5 seconds, you will lose 1 ½ points.

b. At 15 minutes total time, you will be asked to stop your performance and 4 ½ points will be deducted from your Total Score.

c. So there is no confusion as to when a performance begins or ends, these will be the criteria for beginning and ending the official time for a performance:

i. Your time will start immediately following your first action (speech or movement) once you stand up. If you choose to remain sitting and perform from the audience, the time will begin once it is clear your performance has started, and your showmanship will be judged accordingly.
ii. Your time will stop when you either bow/curtsy or leave the stage. It is essential you make one of these actions clear so the timekeeper can stop your time accordingly. If you plan to employ a unique method of ending your performance (like dropping dead on stage), it would be in your best interest to inform the Head Judge in advance.

===Order of Performances===

3. Order of performance will be random. The contestant must be ready at the start of performances on their scheduled night. Should there be a scheduling difficulty (such as work conflicts which do not allow you to attend until a half hour after performances begin - or days you can not be in attendance) such difficulty needs to be brought to the attention of the head judge PRIOR to the day of the performance. A contestant called on to perform who asks for more time will be put to the end and assigned an automatic 2 point deduction to his/her Total Score. Should there be two or more such requests in one evening the order in which they shall perform will be random.

===Walk-On Performances===

4. Walk-on performances will be allowed on a first come basis and only if there are openings for that particular night. Those wishing to perform as a walk-on will make their request to the MC the night of the performance and will be called on as time permits after all of the scheduled performances have concluded.

===Disruptive Audience Behavior===

5. Although the Bardfest staff will do everything in their power to insure the civil behavior of the audience, unforeseen incidents can occur where an audience member performs actions disruptive to the performance. The performer has the option to request that the MC silence the room for his or her performance. This request can be made at any time before their performance begins. If the performer sees any potential issues that may cause a disruption of their performance, it should be brought to the attention of the head judge in private (i.e. whisper) before the performance begins. If an interruption still occurs and is in the Head Judge’s opinion severe enough, the performer will be given the option to begin their piece over. It is the performer’s option whether or not they elect to continue with their piece or start over. If the performer is not given the option to start over by the Head Judge, he/she should continue the performance and express his/her concerns to the Head Judge only after the performance is completed.

===Performance Types===

6. Poems, songs and stories, dances, and all other art forms are all acceptable but all are limited to the same time and rule constraints.

===Plagiarism and Original Works===

7. Each presentation must be original. Plagiarism is grounds for immediate disqualification and dismissal from the contest.

===Previous Performances===

8. The presentation must never have been performed in a previous Bardfest or any other competition or performance troupe. Any such performance will be disqualified.

===In-Character and Genre Requirement===

9. All compositions will adhere to the genre of Gemstone IV, and will be presented IN CHARACTER. Any out-of-genre references will cause a down scoring in the appropriate category, depending upon the infractions and according to the individual judge's discretion.

===Finalist Announcements===

10. Finalists will be announced in random order. All scores are confidential, though performers may ask for their own scores.

===Finals Performance Requirement===

11. Contestants accepted for the Aspis Bardfest must accept that, should they be chosen as finalists, they will prepare and perform a piece meeting all the original requirements and guidelines at the final competition. All finalists will be given the same subjects and they will be assigned on the last night of the preliminaries.

===Judging Criteria===

These also are not negotiable and have been set down and accepted by the judges of this contest.

''Technical''

Is the composition on topic?
Is the composition in genre?
Does the composition scan well? Is there meter and rhyme?
If an accent is used in the piece, does it continue throughout the piece?
Does the composition adhere to accepted grammatically correct norms?
How difficult is the piece? Difficulty does not necessarily mean better, but a difficult piece, well done, will score higher than an easy piece well done.
Is there a beginning, middle and end to the piece?


''Showmanship''

How well is the composition presented?
Do your actions follow the words, or are they merely placed there for something to do?
Are there actions at all, or is the piece presented with only verse?
Do you use props? If so, do you manipulate them properly and are they always present, or do they disappear without reason?
Do you sing, or do, or relate an impossible feat that your character could not possibly accomplish? (ie. performer does something impossible given the profession of the character or common powers and magics within the lands. This is considered out of genre. Example: smiles as he flies around the room tickling everyone's ears.)


''Artistic''

How well does the piece flow?
Is there imagery and if so, is it appropriate for the time and place. Is it appropriate for the piece?
Do you set the mood? Is it the mood that you intended?
Do you elicit an emotional response in the audience?
Does the piece tell the audience how they should feel or what they are doing? (Considered poor RP.) Your songs, stories, or actions should entice feelings and actions from the audience not determine them).


''Judge's Preference''

This area gives the judge the opportunity to decide whether they liked the piece or not, without regard to the other criteria. This is a subjective scoring and is the judge's prerogative. It will not be a score reflective of friendship or family ties, but solely based upon the work.


''Theme''

This category applies only to finals night. It is weighted equally with the remaining four categories and assesses how well the subject(s) is(are) used in the performance. Although there is no penalty for using only one of the two subjects, the added difficulty of using both will be taken into account when scoring this category.


''Scoring''

A maximum of 10 points will be assigned to each category. Once the judges have assigned their points, they will be passed to the Head Judge. The Head Judge will not score the performances, and the scores will not be shared. The Head Judge will then total the scores from each judge and compute the average. This average will be the contestant’s Total Score. Any automatic deductions will be subtracted from the Total Score at this time. In the event of a tie, the judges will resolve the tie with a vote. If there is still a tie, the Head Judge will cast the deciding vote.


A side note. Any judge may disqualify themselves for any given performance if they feel they can not remain objective in their scoring of that person's performance. In this eventuality, the absent judge’s scores will be tallied as the average of the remaining judges’ scores. This is done so that any point deductions from the total score have the same weight for all contestants. The judges shall attempt to present themselves with honor and score without regard to personal feelings.


Remember!
Please remember that winning the competition is not the most important thing here but that participation and enjoyment of the event are. It is our opinion that every performer is a winner. We wish you all the best of luck and look forward to your creations!
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==Events 2023==


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|July||[[Koaratos]]
| 7/5 - 7/9
| [[Revelia Carnivale]]
| Check back soon!
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|December||[[Eorgaen]]
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| Winterfest!
| Check the Winterfest Website for details! - http://gs-winterfest.weebly.com/
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==Bylaws of the House of the Argent Aspis==
==Bylaws of the House of the Argent Aspis==
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===ARTICLE I: PURPOSE OF THE HOUSE===
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'''ARTICLE I: PURPOSE OF THE HOUSE'''


The purposes of the House of the Argent Aspis (hereinafter, "The House") are to promote aid and guidance to the good citizens of Elanthia. The House will perform its legal goals in a manner mutually beneficial to both Elanthia and itself as determined by its members.
The purposes of the House of the Argent Aspis (hereinafter, "The House") are to promote aid and guidance to the good citizens of Elanthia. The House will perform its legal goals in a manner mutually beneficial to both Elanthia and itself as determined by its members.




===ARTICLE II: MEMBERSHIP===
'''ARTICLE II: MEMBERSHIP'''


====Section 1. HOUSE MANAGEMENT====
'''Section 1. HOUSE MANAGEMENT'''


The activities of the House shall be managed by its members.
The activities of the House shall be managed by its members.


====Section 2. ELIGIBILITY====
'''Section 2. ELIGIBILITY'''


A citizen is eligible to be a member if he or she has attained at least the fifth level of training and has submitted an application to the secretaries. All applications will be forwarded to the House Council.
A citizen is eligible to be a member if he or she has attained at least the fifth level of training and has submitted an application to the secretaries. All applications will be forwarded to the House Council.


====Section 3. ACCEPTANCE====
'''Section 3. ACCEPTANCE'''


The names of those proposed for membership shall be posted on the Gemstone IV Message Board, House of the Argent Aspis folder and sent to the House mailing list. Members are encouraged to comment on the nominees. Upon review, a vote is taken on nominees by the House Council, as defined in Article IV, Section 2. Five "aye" votes are required for acceptance; two "nay" votes serve to veto a candidate.
The names of those proposed for membership shall be posted on the Gemstone IV Message Board, House of the Argent Aspis folder and sent to the House mailing list. Members are encouraged to comment on the nominees. Upon review, a vote is taken on nominees by the House Council, as defined in Article IV, Section 2. Five "aye" votes are required for acceptance; two "nay" votes serve to veto a candidate.


====Section 4. INITIATION====
'''Section 4. INITIATION'''


Requirements for initiation: A citizen may only be initiated if he or she meets the requirements of Section 2 of this Article and is voted in by the House Council in accordance with Section 3 of this Article.
Requirements for initiation: A citizen may only be initiated if he or she meets the requirements of Section 2 of this Article and is voted in by the House Council in accordance with Section 3 of this Article.
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Procedure: The procedure of initiation is described in, and shall conform to, the rules set forth by the Cooperative Houses of Elanthia (hereinafter, "CHE").
Procedure: The procedure of initiation is described in, and shall conform to, the rules set forth by the Cooperative Houses of Elanthia (hereinafter, "CHE").


====Section 5. ACTIVE MEMBERSHIP====
'''Section 5. ACTIVE MEMBERSHIP'''


Active Members: An "active member" shall subscribe to the House Mailing List and/or have participated in the most recent House Election and/or the most recent House Census. Newly inducted members will be considered active until the next election or census, whichever occurs first. Members will also be considered active by participation in a House sponsored function. However, it remains the responsibility of each member to keep current with the business of the House.
Active Members: An "active member" shall subscribe to the House Mailing List and/or have participated in the most recent House Election and/or the most recent House Census. Newly inducted members will be considered active until the next election or census, whichever occurs first. Members will also be considered active by participation in a House sponsored function. However, it remains the responsibility of each member to keep current with the business of the House.
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Roster: The secretary shall maintain and provide upon request a roster of all known active members to be posted on the Aspis Message Board, the official website, and mailed to the House mailing list in the first month of the calendar year.
Roster: The secretary shall maintain and provide upon request a roster of all known active members to be posted on the Aspis Message Board, the official website, and mailed to the House mailing list in the first month of the calendar year.


====Section 6. EXPULSION OF MEMBERS====
'''Section 6. EXPULSION OF MEMBERS'''


Members may be expelled from the House by a vote of three-quarters or more of all active members voting. The selling of a character may result in expulsion. Engaging in non-consensual PvP may result in expulsion.
Members may be expelled from the House by a vote of three-quarters or more of all active members voting. The selling of a character may result in expulsion. Engaging in non-consensual PvP may result in expulsion.
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The vote will be recorded at the meeting and/or registered through the House mailing list - the statements of both parties will be included. There will be a three week voting period. Votes will be sent to House officers only. Results will be posted as the total "aye" or "nay" votes only and the member will be expelled only if three-quarters of those responding concur.
The vote will be recorded at the meeting and/or registered through the House mailing list - the statements of both parties will be included. There will be a three week voting period. Votes will be sent to House officers only. Results will be posted as the total "aye" or "nay" votes only and the member will be expelled only if three-quarters of those responding concur.


====Section 7. SERVICES PROVIDED TO MEMBERS====
'''Section 7. SERVICES PROVIDED TO MEMBERS'''


Access to the House: Members shall have free access to the House building and grounds, located on East Ring Road in the town of Wehnimer's Landing, excepting such areas as determined by the chairman to be limited access, including, but not limited to, private member rooms and the enchantment workshop.
Access to the House: Members shall have free access to the House building and grounds, located on East Ring Road in the town of Wehnimer's Landing, excepting such areas as determined by the chairman to be limited access, including, but not limited to, private member rooms and the enchantment workshop.
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Loans: Members complying with CHE regulations governing loans from the House General Fund may obtain loans by applying to the House treasurer. In all instances CHE regulations concerning house loans to members will prevail. The treasurer will be responsible for complying with those regulations and for approval or denial of all loans. A written agreement will be filed with the treasurer and forwarded to the chair and co-chair. Approved and denied loan decisions may be overridden by a three-quarters majority vote at a regularly convoked House meeting.
Loans: Members complying with CHE regulations governing loans from the House General Fund may obtain loans by applying to the House treasurer. In all instances CHE regulations concerning house loans to members will prevail. The treasurer will be responsible for complying with those regulations and for approval or denial of all loans. A written agreement will be filed with the treasurer and forwarded to the chair and co-chair. Approved and denied loan decisions may be overridden by a three-quarters majority vote at a regularly convoked House meeting.


====Section 8. DISPUTES====
'''Section 8. DISPUTES'''


Disputes between members or with members of other Houses shall be resolved in accordance with the rules of the CHE, if applicable.
Disputes between members or with members of other Houses shall be resolved in accordance with the rules of the CHE, if applicable.



===ARTICLE III: MEETINGS===
'''ARTICLE III: MEETINGS'''


====Section 1. FREQUENCY====
'''Section 1. FREQUENCY'''


The House shall hold regular meetings no less frequently than four times annually, within fifteen days before or after each quarter of the year. The chairman shall set the date of each meeting at his or her own discretion. Meetings may be held more frequently, upon dates set by the chairman, and posted on the House Message Board.
The House shall hold regular meetings no less frequently than four times annually, within fifteen days before or after each quarter of the year. The chairman shall set the date of each meeting at his or her own discretion. Meetings may be held more frequently, upon dates set by the chairman, and posted on the House Message Board.


====Section 2. SPECIAL MEETINGS====
'''Section 2. SPECIAL MEETINGS'''


Special meetings may be convoked by the chairman upon one week's notice to the House Message Board, or by petition of a majority of the active membership of the House, as forwarded to the members of the House Council and/or the House Controller of the CHE.
Special meetings may be convoked by the chairman upon one week's notice to the House Message Board, or by petition of a majority of the active membership of the House, as forwarded to the members of the House Council and/or the House Controller of the CHE.


====Section 3. PRESIDENCY OF MEETINGS====
'''Section 3. PRESIDENCY OF MEETINGS'''


The chairman shall preside over meetings. In the absence of the chairman, the co-chairman shall preside. In the absence of both chairman and co-chairman, the members present at the meeting shall determine, by a majority vote, who shall preside from among the officers present, or failing the presence of any House officers, from the active members present.
The chairman shall preside over meetings. In the absence of the chairman, the co-chairman shall preside. In the absence of both chairman and co-chairman, the members present at the meeting shall determine, by a majority vote, who shall preside from among the officers present, or failing the presence of any House officers, from the active members present.


====Section 4. NOTICE OF MEETINGS====
'''Section 4. NOTICE OF MEETINGS'''


Notice: Notice of any meeting shall be in the form of a letter posted to the House Message Board not less than five days ahead of the meeting.
Notice: Notice of any meeting shall be in the form of a letter posted to the House Message Board not less than five days ahead of the meeting.
Agenda to Accompany Notices: A meeting agenda shall accompany notices which shall list topics to be discussed or acted upon, provided however, that topics not listed on the agenda may be raised, discussed, and acted upon.
Agenda to Accompany Notices: A meeting agenda shall accompany notices which shall list topics to be discussed or acted upon, provided however, that topics not listed on the agenda may be raised, discussed, and acted upon.


====Section 5. QUORUM====
'''Section 5. QUORUM'''


Three-quarters of the active membership shall constitute a quorum. NO official action may be taken without a quorum present with the exception for expulsion as described in Article II, Section 6. For purposes of determining whether a quorum is present, members who may have filed votes or remarks with the secretary pursuant to Section 7 of Article III shall be counted as present.
Three-quarters of the active membership shall constitute a quorum. NO official action may be taken without a quorum present with the exception for expulsion as described in Article II, Section 6. For purposes of determining whether a quorum is present, members who may have filed votes or remarks with the secretary pursuant to Section 7 of Article III shall be counted as present.


====Section 6. MANNER OF ACTING====
'''Section 6. MANNER OF ACTING'''


One vote per member - Number needed to act: Each active member shall be entitled to one vote. Except as separately provided in Section 3 of Article II, Section 6 of Article II, and Article V, when a majority of the active members present act at a meeting at which a legal quorum is established, their duly voted actions shall be recognized as the official action of the House, provided that such action does not conflict with any provision of these bylaws.
One vote per member - Number needed to act: Each active member shall be entitled to one vote. Except as separately provided in Section 3 of Article II, Section 6 of Article II, and Article V, when a majority of the active members present act at a meeting at which a legal quorum is established, their duly voted actions shall be recognized as the official action of the House, provided that such action does not conflict with any provision of these bylaws.
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Member silence: Silence by a member during a meeting or a vote shall neither be construed as consent or dissent to any issue under debate but shall be considered an abstention during any vote.
Member silence: Silence by a member during a meeting or a vote shall neither be construed as consent or dissent to any issue under debate but shall be considered an abstention during any vote.


====Section 7. ACTION OF ABSENT MEMBERS====
'''Section 7. ACTION OF ABSENT MEMBERS'''


Submission of Resolution to be voted upon:
Submission of Resolution to be voted upon:
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A member who cannot attend a meeting may vote on any resolution mailed to the members before the meeting by delivering an "aye" or "nay" vote in writing to the secretary before the meeting.
A member who cannot attend a meeting may vote on any resolution mailed to the members before the meeting by delivering an "aye" or "nay" vote in writing to the secretary before the meeting.


====Section 8. REPRESENTATION BY PROXY====
'''Section 8. REPRESENTATION BY PROXY'''


An active member may be represented by another active member at a meeting, provided the member has sent a letter to the secretary authorizing the second member as his or her proxy, along with a copy of his or her letter to the proxy. The proxy must acknowledge the appointment in writing to the secretary prior to the meeting, stating his or her acceptance as proxy. All such notifications must be received by the secretary at least two days in advance of the date of the meeting. Proxies are valid for the scheduled meeting only and the procedure must be repeated for any future appointment.
An active member may be represented by another active member at a meeting, provided the member has sent a letter to the secretary authorizing the second member as his or her proxy, along with a copy of his or her letter to the proxy. The proxy must acknowledge the appointment in writing to the secretary prior to the meeting, stating his or her acceptance as proxy. All such notifications must be received by the secretary at least two days in advance of the date of the meeting. Proxies are valid for the scheduled meeting only and the procedure must be repeated for any future appointment.


====Section 9. CONDUCT OF MEETINGS====
'''Section 9. CONDUCT OF MEETINGS'''


All meetings shall be conducted in accordance with the provisions of the most recent edition of Robert's Rules of Order.
All meetings shall be conducted in accordance with the provisions of the most recent edition of Robert's Rules of Order.




===ARTICLE IV: OFFICERS===
'''ARTICLE IV: OFFICERS'''


====Section 1. ELIGIBILITY====
'''Section 1. ELIGIBILITY'''


Definition: Officers must be active members of the House as provided for in Article II, as well as fulfilling all the criteria set forth by the regulations of the CHE.
Definition: Officers must be active members of the House as provided for in Article II, as well as fulfilling all the criteria set forth by the regulations of the CHE.
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Multiple Offices: No person may hold more than one office. Any two or more persons manipulated by the same "soul" may not hold more than one office.
Multiple Offices: No person may hold more than one office. Any two or more persons manipulated by the same "soul" may not hold more than one office.


====Section 2. DESIGNATION OF OFFICERS====
'''Section 2. DESIGNATION OF OFFICERS'''


The House shall have the following officers, in accordance with the regulations of the CHE: a chairman, a secretary, a treasurer, a co-chairman, a co-secretary, and a co-treasurer.
The House shall have the following officers, in accordance with the regulations of the CHE: a chairman, a secretary, a treasurer, a co-chairman, a co-secretary, and a co-treasurer.
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The chairman may create and appoint active members to such other positions as deemed necessary. Such additional appointments serve at the chairman's pleasure and may be removed from duty at the chairman's discretion, and are not members of the House Council.
The chairman may create and appoint active members to such other positions as deemed necessary. Such additional appointments serve at the chairman's pleasure and may be removed from duty at the chairman's discretion, and are not members of the House Council.


====Section 3. TERMS OF OFFICE====
'''Section 3. TERMS OF OFFICE'''


Term: Officers and representatives shall server for one full year beginning from the date of their election or appointment.
Term: Officers and representatives shall server for one full year beginning from the date of their election or appointment.
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Appointments: Council members are appointed by the chairman no later than thirty days after the annual election or when a vacancy occurs.
Appointments: Council members are appointed by the chairman no later than thirty days after the annual election or when a vacancy occurs.


====Section 4. REMOVAL OF OFFICERS====
'''Section 4. REMOVAL OF OFFICERS'''


Elected officers may be forcibly removed from office only by a vote of three-quarters of all active members. Appointed council members and additional officers, appointed under the provisions of Subsection C of Section 2 of Article IV, may be removed at will by the chairman. No reason need be given for any such removal.
Elected officers may be forcibly removed from office only by a vote of three-quarters of all active members. Appointed council members and additional officers, appointed under the provisions of Subsection C of Section 2 of Article IV, may be removed at will by the chairman. No reason need be given for any such removal.


====Section 5. VACANCIES====
'''Section 5. VACANCIES'''


Definition: An office becomes vacant upon notification by the departing officer to the chairman or on the House Message Board or upon failure of the officer to maintain eligibility under Section 1 of Article IV.
Definition: An office becomes vacant upon notification by the departing officer to the chairman or on the House Message Board or upon failure of the officer to maintain eligibility under Section 1 of Article IV.
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Emergencies: The chairman may make an immediate temporary appointment to a vacant office if, in his or her discretion, such appointment is crucial to the continued activities of the House. Such replacements are temporary only and last until the next scheduled meeting of the House, at which time the office shall be permanently filled in accordance with the provisions of this Section.
Emergencies: The chairman may make an immediate temporary appointment to a vacant office if, in his or her discretion, such appointment is crucial to the continued activities of the House. Such replacements are temporary only and last until the next scheduled meeting of the House, at which time the office shall be permanently filled in accordance with the provisions of this Section.


====Section 6. NO RIGHT TO COMPENSATION====
'''Section 6. NO RIGHT TO COMPENSATION'''


Officers shall serve without compensation for their services, provided however, that this restriction shall not prevent the House from reimbursing officers for reasonable out-of-pocket expenses incurred in connection with their duties as officers.
Officers shall serve without compensation for their services, provided however, that this restriction shall not prevent the House from reimbursing officers for reasonable out-of-pocket expenses incurred in connection with their duties as officers.


====Section 7. DUTIES OF OFFICERS====
'''Section 7. DUTIES OF OFFICERS'''


House Titles
House Titles
Chair Argent Master
Co-Chair Argent Provost


Secretary Argent Scribe
*Chair: Argent Master

Co-Secretary Argent Herald
*Co-Chair: Argent Provost

*Secretary: Argent Scribe

*Co-Secretary: Argent Herald

*Treasurer: Argent Bursar

*Co-Secretary: Argent Steward


Treasurer Argent Bursar
Co-Secretary Argent Steward


Chairman:
Chairman:
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Investiture of House officers, and
Investiture of House officers, and
Such other duties as are necessary for the continuance of the purposes of the House.
Such other duties as are necessary for the continuance of the purposes of the House.

Secretary:
Secretary:


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===ARTICLE V: AMENDMENTS TO BYLAWS===
'''ARTICLE V: AMENDMENTS TO BYLAWS'''


The above bylaws may be amended by a three-quarters majority vote of active members at a duly scheduled meeting or through the House mailing list as directed by the chairman, such amendment becoming active immediately thereafter. The revised bylaws shall be posted at the earliest possible opportunity on the relevant House Message Board.
The above bylaws may be amended by a three-quarters majority vote of active members at a duly scheduled meeting or through the House mailing list as directed by the chairman, such amendment becoming active immediately thereafter. The revised bylaws shall be posted at the earliest possible opportunity on the relevant House Message Board.




===ARTICLE VI: CONFLICT AND SEVERABILITY===
'''ARTICLE VI: CONFLICT AND SEVERABILITY'''


These bylaws are in accordance with, and subject to, the laws of Elanthia and the regulations of the CHE. In the event of a conflict between any provision of these bylaws and said laws and regulations, said laws and regulations shall prevail. Such invalidation of such provision of these bylaws do not affect the legality or applicability of any other bylaws hereinafter set forth.
These bylaws are in accordance with, and subject to, the laws of Elanthia and the regulations of the CHE. In the event of a conflict between any provision of these bylaws and said laws and regulations, said laws and regulations shall prevail. Such invalidation of such provision of these bylaws do not affect the legality or applicability of any other bylaws hereinafter set forth.
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==Resources==
==Resources==
*[http://www.houseaspis.com Website for Argent Aspis]
*[http://forums.play.net/forums/GemStone%20IV/Cooperative%20Houses%20of%20Elanthia%20(CHE%60Great%20Houses)/House%20Aspis/view Officials folder]
*[http://forums.play.net/forums/GemStone%20IV/Cooperative%20Houses%20of%20Elanthia%20(CHE%60Great%20Houses)/House%20Aspis/view Officials folder]
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Latest revision as of 18:15, 11 July 2024

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Officer Roster
Title Officer Name Position
Argent Master Aurien Chair
Argent Scribe Seomanthe Secretary
Argent Bursar Richaard Treasurer
Argent Provost Dremerie Co-Chair
Argent Herald Leifa Co-Secretary
Argent Steward Meril Co-Treasurer
Jurist of Eye Bluey Officer
Jurist of Claw Citan Officer
Jurist of Tail Annarosa Officer

Argent Aspis is a great house in the outpost town of Wehnimer's Landing, and a member of the Co-operative Houses of Elanthia, or CHE.


Argent Aspis is one of the three oldest established houses in Wehnimer's (see Kelfour Edition volume I number X), located on the east side of the town beyond the river. It is adjacent to the town gardens. Aspis is most well known for its annual (and sadly, former) festival of Bardfest, in which it once invited the best in the musical arts to come and perform.

Founders: Erebor, Taarna, Jamel, Caroam, Ilstar and Delvian.

Application for House Membership

Basic Requirements

Fifth Level in trainings: The House clerk wants to know you have established a lasting tie to the community.

One-time fee of 25,000 silvers at the time of induction. (There are no monthly dues.)

Letter of Application: We want to know with whom we are going to be living. This letter should include a brief description of yourself and your history within the lands, why you want to join Aspis, and why you think you would make a good member. Please include three (3) or four (4) references - these being people who know you who may be contacted as to your character and citizenship in the lands. Any without references will not be considered.

Remember this letter is what will initially get you noticed, though a good reputation goes a long way. It is recommended that you participate in House events or attend meetings prior to submitting an application.

Please note, that if you are not prepared to expend some effort and interest in joining and participating in House functions, you should look for another House.


Admissions Council

Aspis has a voting council made up of the six officers and three appointees, but all members contribute opinions and histories of encounters with prospective members.

All applications are reviewed by the full membership of the House and voted on by the voting council. Applications will be reviewed and voted on within one (1) week, and a response sent to the prospective member thereafter.

Fill Out the Argent Aspis Membership Application


Important Note: F2P accounts are mechanically restricted from joining CHE's.


Annexes

House Aspis has annexes in every town located in the main House annex buildings, except in Ta'Illistim, where Aspis has built a separate Annex building at the Seethe Naedal hot springs (Lich# 4989 / uID: u13025010).


Events 2023

Mundane Elanthian Date Event Name Desc
January Lormesta
February Fashanos
March Charlatos
April Olaesta
May Ivastaen
June Lumnea
July Koaratos 7/5 - 7/9 Revelia Carnivale Check back soon!
August Phoenatos
September Imaerasta
October Jastatos
November Eoantos
December Eorgaen TBD Winterfest! Check the Winterfest Website for details! - http://gs-winterfest.weebly.com/

Bylaws of the House of the Argent Aspis

Resources

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