Black Wolves

The Black Wolves is a Meeting Hall Organization near Wehnimer's Landing.

Current Officers

Chairman	Gingie
Co-Chair	Zzentar
Treasurer	Zhert
Secretary	Khenan
Recruitment	Dyllin
Event Lead	Siierra
Master at Arms	Kethrain

Information

The following is a brief introduction given from previous Black Wolves' Chairman Akivas.

The Black Wolves clan is a collection of like minded folk that exist for several reasons. We stand as a clan united in memorial, an' in honor of the original ragtag band of fighters that came to be called Black Wolves. It is because of these roots that we do have some membership restrictions, but we deny aid to no one.

The second reason is to share a feelin' of family. Folk that'll laugh at ye joke no matter how lame, or maybe they laughin' at ye for havin' the nerve to tell it the first place but a laugh none the less. A place ye can turn for a slap on the back for a triumph, or a shoulder to lean on in a moment of weakness. An' like family in the truest sense of the word, tis nay about bein' right, it's bout still bein' there when the dust settles.

Last but far from least, we exist to serve the community. Be it tasks, advice, spells, healin', smithin', or singin', whatever is needed we try to aid best we can. We have set evenin's we do this, but we have a number of members that offer what they're able whenever anyone needs it.

Joining the Black Wolves

There is an initial donation of 5,000 silvers to acquire your Pledge Badge, which must be worn visibly at all times.
IV: Once you pledge you are placed on a probationary period that will range from a minimum of 30 to maximum of 90 days.
During this time you must meet all the following goals.
I) You must have attained at least 10th training)
II) You must not have violated any of the rules, policies, or by-laws set in place by the Black Wolves.
III) You must have attended at least (6) official events either hosted or co-hosted by the Black Wolves in addition to the Tour of the Wolves Den. (please make sure you check in with an officer to be noted)
Failure to complete the above mentioned requirements will result in full membership being denied, and you being required to return the badge. You may re-apply as a pledge at any time if you did not complete the requirements on your previous attempt.

If you have met all the aforementioned minimum requirements and are Aeletoi, Dwarven, Erithian, Giantkin, either Burghal or Forest Gnome, Halfling, Human, Half-Krolvin, either a Sylvan, Loenthra or Ardenai elf, Faendryl Dark Elf, or a Half-Elf.
And are willing to swear that you are not nor will ever claim citizenship within the elven nations.
Then you can be inducted into the clan as a full member (pending a 25,000 silver induction fee be paid)
If you are a Dark Elf of the Dhe'nar bloodline, any Elf that claims their heritage to the elven nations, or those who have claimed Citizenship of the Elven Nations and the cities within. (Korthyr, Aradhul Vaalor, Zishra Nalfein, Bhoreas Ashrim, Callisto, Linsandrych Illistim, or Taki Rassien.)
You will NOT be granted anything past Pledge status without a special exception.
This will require you to perform well above and beyond the call of duty in the service to the wolves and a 2/3rds majority vote of Clan Officers.
This vote will be granted on a case-by-case basis.

Bylaws of the Black Wolves

Article I: Clan Objectives
To help and defend those in need to the best of our abilities.
To provide a home for our members allowing them to seek friendship and a spirit of togetherness.
Assist the community, with services and special events they can participate in with no discrimination.
Honor and respect the memory of the original Black Wolves while bringing what we believe their dreams were into fruition within this era.

Article II: Clan Membership
Section I: Requirements to join.
If you wish to Pledge to join the clan you must meet the following requirements.
I: You must be willing to help others and become part of the family.
II: You must be sponsored by (2) clan members in good standing.
III: You must undergo Pledging before becoming a full member.

Section II: Activity Requirements I: You will attend at least (1) qualifying event each month (and insure the officers know your there so you can be checked in)
II: You will wear your clan membership insignia at all times.
-Note If you have "Alts" in the clan, they must meet these requirements on their own.

Section III: Expectations of Behavior.
The Clan will not tolerate the following behaviors towards other clan members.
Taking unwanted aggressive action towards each other whether physical, magical, sexual, financial (theft).
or in general handling yourself in a way that doesn't befit a Wolf in the community.

Article III: Meetings
Section 1: Frequency & Attendance The Clan will hold at least (1) meeting per month open to all members (date to be determined and always announced on the boards).
This Meeting must have the Chairperson and (3) other officers. If the Chairperson is not available the Co-Chair may run the meeting but it will still require (3) additional officers to attend.
At each public meeting the Officers are required to give announcements regarding the clans membership (current pledges & new full members), finances, upcoming events, and other plans they have. Following these announcements there will be a question and answer session as time permits. All meetings will attempt to start and end as close to scheduled time as possible
We expect you to respect the speakers at meetings by not being disruptive, speaking out of turn, fidgeting, and so forth.

Section 2: Special meetings
Special meetings may be called by the chairperson upon one week's notice to the clans message board, or in 30 days by petition of a majority of the active membership of the house, as forwarded to the officers.
The Officers may hold additional "Closed Door" meetings each month as needed to best manage the clan and this will require 2/3rds of the active officers in attendance before it can have any votes cast.
In the case of some very important votes that require all officers, a vote by e-mail may be accepted (this vote must be sent to all officers for transparency)

Article IV: Officers
Section 1: Clan Leadership
The clan shall be Democratically led by a council of 7 officers.
All members who have passed their probation period are eligible for a vacant officer position. See section 5 for details.
A current list of officers will be made to any member upon request.

Section 2: Terms of Office (pending);

Section 3: Requirements of each officer.
They must attend at least (3) clan events each month.
They must attend at least 1 clan meeting every month.(this does not count as an event)
They must commit at least 2 hours per week outside of Events & Meetings to be available to talk with and help the general membership of the clan. They will announce they are available on the Blackwolf Channel and will do their best to do this during active hours when other wolves are around.

Section 4: Duties of each officer (by position)
Chairperson
Leader of the Black Wolves Clan
Supervisor and controller of all activities of the house
Creates Committees as needed (always insuring 1 officer is on each committee with the members and that no officer is on more than 1 committee).
Insure all Officers are fulfilling their duties

Co-Chair (Steward)
Serves as Chairperson if the Chair is not available for a meeting

Treasurer
Receives and deposits all clan funds into the proper accounts as agreed upon by the Officers.
Monitors and Reports the status of the Clan funds at all public meetings.

Master at Arms
Presides over all Meetings both Public and those limited to Officers only.
Helps & assists all other officers as needed.
In Charge of Bylaw Council

Secretary (Scribe)
In charge of News Mailings (including reports on meetings)
Maintaining Records of the Clan Members and Activity.

Initiation Officer
Responsible for Tracking of all probationary members to make sure they have completed all requirements.
In charge of Induction Ceremony.
Must tell the officers at each meeting who is currently pledging, as well as who has passed into full membership. Or failed their probation and will not be joining.

Event Officer
In charge of all events and recording who attends Black Wolves Events.
In charge of sending Town Criers messages.
Responsible for event reporting to PRO GM within 24 hours after event and sending confirmation to Chairperson.

Section 5: Removal of Officers
An officer can be automatically removed from their position for dereliction of duties (such as disappearing without notification in excess of 60 days)
House Officers may vote to remove any fellow officer (including the chairperson) by majority vote (5 of 7 officers). This is an extreme action and should only be done if said active officer is no longer acting in the best interests of the clan. If this vote succeeds said officer will be removed from his post and possibly expelled from the clan depending on the situation.
House Officers including the Chairperson may also be voted out by the active members of the Clan, though this requires a 75% of active members to agree that the officer must be removed from their position.

Section 6: Electing new Officers
If there is an open position, any officer that wishes to can transfer into that spot (pending agreement of the officers as a whole). Any vacant position that no officer wishes to fill is open for all members to apply for it. Their intent to apply for the position must be made publicly at the meeting. At the following meeting (giving a minimum of 14 days for officers to talk to all applicants) the Officers will publicly vote between all applicants to determine which of them shall take the open assistants position. If no applicant receives a majority vote then the Chairperson makes the final call between the highest voted applicants.

Article V: Funds
The Clan will accept donations into its Endowment to help offset its expenses.
Any donations into these funds are non-refundable at any time.
Making Donations will not entitle you to any special privileges.

Article VI: Amendment of Bylaws
These bylaws may be amended in the future to adapt to the current needs of the clan.
If you wish to see a bylaw changed, you must bring up the suggested change at a clan meeting to the officers. Your bylaw will be reviewed and voted upon requiring a majority of officers to agree to the adjustment. If they do not agree with the proposed change they will tell you why.

External Links

Old Official Website
Official Play.net Sub-Forum Template:Meeting Hall Organization