Black Wolves

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

Current Officers

Chairman	Gingie
Treasurer	Zhert
Officer	Noldi
Officer	Daniels
Officer	Mitchem
Officer	Siierra
Officer
Officer

Information

The Black Wolves Clan is a collection of like minded folk that exist for several reasons. We stand as a clan united in memorial, and 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 feeling of family. Folk that will laugh at your joke no matter how lame, or maybe laugh at you for having the nerve to tell it the first place, but a laugh none the less. A place you can turn for a slap on the back for a triumph, or a shoulder to lean on in a moment of weakness. And like family in the truest sense of the word, it is not about being right, it's about still being there when the dust settles.

Last but far from least, we exist to serve the community. Be it tasks, advice, spells, healing, smithing, or singing, whatever is needed we try to aid as best we can, especially younger adventurers. We have set evenings we do this, but we have a number of members that offer what they're able whenever anyone needs it.

In that spirit, we honor the virtues of Courage, Honor, Loyalty, and Service.

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.
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, 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 an 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 an individual wishes to Pledge to join the clan they must meet the following requirements.
I: Be willing to help others and become part of the family.
II: Be sponsored by (2) clan members in good standing.
III: Undergo Pledging before becoming a full member.
IV: Have visited the Trainer at least 10 times.
V: At least two officers are required to induct a new member.

Section II: Activity Requirements
I: Members must attend at least (1) qualifying event each month (and insure the officers know you are there so you can be checked in)
II: Members must wear their 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) public meeting per month open to all members (date to be determined and always announced on the boards).
All Public Meetings must have either the Chairperson or Co-Chair and (2) other officers.
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 start within 15 minutes of scheduled time
Members are expected to respect the speakers at meetings by not being disruptive, speaking out of turn, fidgeting, and so forth.
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)

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.

Section 3: Officers Meetings.
The Officers may hold additional "Closed Door" meetings as needed to best manage the clan and this will require 2/3rds of the active officers to be in attendance (Including the chair or co-chair) before it can have any votes cast.

Article IV: Officers
Section 1: Clan Leadership
The Clan shall be led by a Council of Officers. This Council will consist of at least 5 but not more than 8 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;
Officer terms are for life, barring impeachment or voluntary resignation.

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 officers
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

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.

Other Officers
The other Officers will perform duties as delegated by the Chairperson.
These duties include but are not limited to:
Presiding over all Meetings.
Help & assist other officers as needed.
Submitting reports of Clan Events
Maintain Records of the Clan Members and Activity.
Tracking of all probationary members to make sure they have completed all requirements.
Conducting Induction Ceremony.
Planning of all events and recording who attends Black Wolves Events.
Preparing and sending Town Criers messages.
Event reporting to PRO GM within 24 hours after event.

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)
Clan Officers may vote to remove any fellow officer (including the chairperson) by majority vote. 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.
Clan Officers including the Chairperson may also be voted out by the active members of the Clan. This requires that 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 (subject to 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 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 to adapt to changing needs of the clan.
If a member wishes to see a bylaw changed, they must bring up the suggested change at a clan meeting to the officers. The suggested bylaw will be reviewed and voted upon requiring a majority of officers to agree to the amendment. If they do not agree with the proposed change they notify the member as to the reason.

External Links

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