The Coterie of the Swan
The Coterie of the Swan is a Notable MHO (Meeting Hall Organization) located in Solhaven.
About Us
The Coterie of the Swan is a social club and charitable organization comprised of Solhaven citizens and residents that endeavor to benefit the entirety of Solhaven’s community. Our purpose is to educate, to advocate, and to unify. By hosting lectures and workshops about a variety of topics, we will educate anyone with a desire to learn. By sponsoring charitable events and benefits, we will advocate for causes in need and provide an outlet for civic responsibility. By fostering an atmosphere of tolerance and acceptance, we will unify the people of Solhaven by finding common ground while celebrating the differences among us.
Membership
The primary requirement of any person desiring to join the Coterie of the Swan is that they be a citizen or resident of Solhaven. Additionally, all prospective members must attend at least one public event or meeting as well as receive a majority vote of acceptance as determined by the active members of The Coterie of the Swan
Officers
The Coterie of the Swan is run democratically with each active member’s vote counting equally. The governing body of The Coterie of the Swan consists of a total of three officers who oversee various aspects of operation as defined by their roles. Governing officers are elected annually, and no Governing Officer shall have the same position for more than two consecutive terms unless voted so unanimously. Additionally, Officers at Large may serve as elected officials to serve in the role of event coordinators and facilitators, and Coterie of the Swan ambassadors. Officers at Large are elected annually and are not subject to term limits.
The Triumvirate
Each of the triumvirs represents one of the three core values of The Coterie of the Swan: Advocacy, Education, and Unification. The responsibility to oversee all official Swan activities and endeavors that fall with their respective spheres will fall upon the triumvirs. Additionally, in the event that a matter called to vote cannot be resolved after all other reasonable attempts have been exhausted the Triumvirate will be called upon to hold a special vote to settle the matter in question.
The Chrysoprase Triumvir -The focus of the Lord or Lady of Chrysoprase will be that of charity, as the chrysoprase represents the alleviating of pain so too shall they aim to improve the plight of others through service to their fellow members and community.
The Aventurine Triumvir – The focus of the Lord or Lady of Aventurine will be that of wisdom, as the aventurine represents creativity and strength of mind so too shall they aim edify and to chronicle the collective knowledge of their fellow members and community.
The Malachite Triumvir – The focus of the Lord or Lady of Malachite will be that of harmony, as the malachite encourages peace, calm, and forgiveness so too shall they aim to encourage feelings of acceptance and alliance amongst their fellow members and community. As we seek to unite not only the members of The Coterie of the Swan with one another but with the Solhaven community as a whole, the Malachite Triumvir will have the unique responsibility of acting as the public voice and face of the Swans.
Serving Triumvir
Lady of Chrysoprase - Lady Divone Felcroth
Lady of Aventurine - Lady Traiva Verethundi
Lady of Malachite - Lady Kyaloria
Code of Conduct
It is the policy of the Coterie of the Swan to extend membership to citizens and residents of Solhaven without regard to race, culture, age, religion, gender, or sexual orientation. No person shall be excluded from participation in, or be denied the benefits of, any membership; or be subjected to discrimination because of race, culture, age, religion, gender or sexual orientation.
The Coterie of the Swan organization is committed in all areas to providing an environment that is free from harassment. Harassment based upon an individual's race, culture, age, religion, gender, or sexual orientation will not be tolerated. All members, including officers, are expected and required to abide by this policy. No person will be adversely affected in membership with the Ladies of the Swan as a result of bringing complaints of unlawful harassment.
If a member feels that he or she has been harassed on the basis of race, culture, age, religion, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic they should immediately report the matter to an officer. Once the matter has been reported it will be promptly investigated and any necessary corrective action will be taken where appropriate. All complaints of untolerated harassment will be handled in as discreet and confidential a manner as is possible under the circumstances.
Any member engaging in improper harassing behavior will be subject to disciplinary action, including the possible termination of membership and expulsion from the Coterie of the Swan.
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