SilverSpray Guild Rules and Guidelines

These will be amended as necessary, and they may change based upon the situation currently at hand.

Guild leaders

Guild Responsibilities are divided amongst Guild leaders. Responsibilities are:

• Administration
• Membership
• New Clan Creation
• Dispute Settlement
• Guild Development
• Clan Management.

Guild Leaders are charged to focus on healthy expansion and growth of SilverSpray. Growth should include, but not be limited to, new games, new Clan development, membership, and the growth of Guild Members and their roles in SilverSpray. (Ammended 11/29/2006)

SilverSpray Guild Leaders are highly encouraged to play within the Clans of the Guild. Guild Leadership status and responsibilities should not exclude the Guild Leader from gaming, as that would be contrary to the purpose of SilverSpray. However, while an "in Clan" Guild Leader represents a resource of experience and wisdom that is available to the Clan Leader, the Guild Leader is not required or expected to take control within the Clan. The Clan Leader has primary responsibility within the realm of his Clan. (Ammended 11/29/2006)

Clan leaders

Clan Responsibilities are divided amongst the Clan leader(s). Responsibilities are:

• Clan Administration
• Clan Membership
• Clan Development (Tournaments, Scrimmages, etc.)

Clan leaders are not Guild leaders, however a Guild leader can choose to lead a Clan.

When a Guild leader is in the position of Clan leader, that Guild leader should seek out another Guild leader to act in his stead as a Guild leader. This is to keep objectability.

Guild and Clan Members

Guild members who are not Clan members, should transfer their tags to the rear (ie. Dark God -SS-) when playing a game they are not actively considered "in clan."

A Guild member that wishes to participate with or join another clan will be allowed after review by a majority Guild leaders. That Guild member will be required to wear Guild tags at all times and will not be allowed to join the other Clan if that is not permitted by the other clan.

Old Clan members can retire from a Clan and remain only in the Guild. In order to return to a Clan, they should notify the Clan leader of their desire to return to active duty. The Clan leader and a Guild leader will either grant or decline this request, based upon their best judgement.

Members will follow the following guidelines:

• Members within the Guild will not be guaranteed membership in a Clan.
• Members in a SilverSpray Clan will be granted Guild membership.

If a member desires to see a new game added to our Clan activities, talk to a Guild leader to determine if the need is strong enough to merit Clan formation. Also, be prepared to present yourself as a potential leader for this new Clan.

When the desire exists to form a new Clan within SilverSpray, the approval of a majority of Guild Leaders is required. (Ammended 11/29/2006)

Recruitment and New Members

Recruitment will follow the following guidelines:

• New recruits must be sponsored by someone in their respective Clan (and/or guild).
• Though votes may be used to determine a general consensus of karma. Voting will not be used to decide membership.
• The sponsor [of the prospective recruit] should announce new candidates to their direct leader (Guild or Clan).
• A minimum of three leaders (Guild or Clan) will then review the new applicant and determine if they are SilverSpray material. However, at least one Guild leader must be involved during the review.
• The sponsorship to membership path should be expected to take about two to three weeks. During this time, they will be required to post on our boards and participate in -SS- events as invited.
• No first "tryout" will ever be the initiation ceremony.
• New Members will be above the age of 18 as a ‘general guidline’. Exceptions will be made, but will be closely scrutinized by Clan and Guild leaders
• Other Clans may be added to SilverSpray as we expand and grow. However, these will not be formed without Guild leadership approval and without someone deemed a responsible Clan leader. "Mergers" will be generally opposed, but not completely disallowed.

Other Issues

Clan issues should stay on the respective Clan board. Family issues should be on PRIVATE boards. Disregard to this guideline will be taken with the upmost seriousness. (IE: You may be temporarily banned from the board and/or your message WILL BE MOVED OR DELETED!)

Disciplinary actions will be dealt with by both a Guild leader and the appropriate Clan leader. When the inappropriate action is taken by someone not in a Clan, two Guild leaders will handle matters.

When a Guild or Clan member becomes involved in a dispute with members of the SilverSpray leadership and does not feel their position is being properly considered, they should seek out another uninvolved Guild Leader to mediate the situation. The Guild Leaders will consider all sides and make the best decision according to their judgement. (Amended 4/11/2003)

When a Clan or Guild member (current or past), becomes involved in another clan outside of SilverSpray, any recruitment efforts directed towards SilverSpray Guild members will be viewed as inappropriate behavior. The Guild Leaders will consider all sides and make the best decision on what actions to take according to their judgement. (Amended 3/17/2004)