Post Meeting Discussions

[Roxy Redcrow]

Ahoy for those mates that may have missed last weeks meeting:

Here be a quick summary of last week's meeting and event...

Meeting was called to order; Attendance was taken.

Announcements:
The court was created to run events, not have politics amongst guilds and individuals. Therefore some changes to the way meetings are held are coming.

New Guild Membership will be slower in inducting new guilds into TBC.
The growth of the court during the 2 month time frame has been rather rapid and the initial foundations of trust amongst participating guilds did not set properly before we started building the house.

Circle of Trust needs to be established among the guilds currently involved before brining on new guilds, however, new guilds are still encouraged to participate to show their willingness to help out and also help gain the trust of the other guilds of TBC.
Also, New Guilds wanting membership should have an existing TBC member sponsor their guild for membership. This will help mates own up to their word that they will bring respectable guilds into the court, and make them more cautious of who the sponsor.

Concerning offenses against The Code:
For those that have been with this from the beginning it is essential to honor and uphold the code at all times, be it TBC event gathering or not. Many guilds are in agreement that a "one chance" rule be initiated to show the seriousness of The Code. Trust is essential for our Court to function. Trust can be established through doing joint ventures IN GAME and through discussion on the Forums. Slanderous or skewering remarks do not become a member of TBC, especially it's senior leadership. Any pirate with TBC membership found violating Disney TOS and TBC Code, with proof of said violation, will be suspended from their position in the court and possibly even from TBC. NO GREY AREA here folks. It is the duty and responsibility of the senior leadership of TBC to set an example for all participating guilds of fair play and respectful gaming. It is the duty of EVERY GM and SENIOR OFFICER of each guild participating in TBC to filter the Code we've set forth as a community, down to the lowest bilge rat on yer ship, so that every mate is informed.
(The decision to suspend any member of the Steering Committee inevitably falls on the table of TBC Chairmen, and it was a choice weighed with the utmost seriousness and not voted on before the court)

(Any evidence presented of a TBC member violating The Code, be it eye witness account or screen shot, will be taken into account by TBC Chairmen and Steering Committee Members for a ruling of action)

(Any evidence presented of a TBC Steering Committee member violating The Code, be it eye witness account or screen shot, will be taken into account by TBC Chairmen for a ruling of action)

Also,
We have the support of many pirates around the Caribbean who are pulling for us and applauding our accomplishments.
Going into the 2nd month anniversary it is my hopes that we can spread the spirit of brethrenhood and team work for the dark winds soon to be blowing into our island homeland.
This upcoming War will be further addressed at the 2nd Anniversary Meeting, Wed, 08/19/09

Sorry if i missed anything mates!

[David Stormrage]

Concerning the third party chat programs,
I think they should not be used because of many reasons,
1. Unfair advantage over others. It's much harder for people who can not talk in real time to each other and must take their hands off the controls to type.
2. Filter. Disney has a chat filter but voice programs do not. You can say anything you want in one of those and there are people who are not adults like me that play this game.
3. I know someone went over these already but I am trying to accentuate the point.

Please do not use third party chat programs it makes it harder for others.

[Roxy Redcrow]

Meeting Notes from Wednesday October 28, 2009

Guilds in Attendance:
Pyscho Sea Mob
The Thieves Den
The Savvy
Clan Storm
Black Shark Inc.
For the Fun of It
Beyond Levels

Announcements:
Port Royal Defense Force Co - Op with The League of Guilds
Constance Sorrow, Captain Cromwell - whisper to him "John Moses" if ye spot him, ye may receive a reward, Old Sooty - keep an eye out for this ghost, post your encounters with any of the three ye may have for others to share in the experience.

Motions Before the Court:

-Propose Steering Committee Update: Break into [3] Branches: Events, Membership and Publishing/Public Relations
[MOTION PASSED]

-Propose Change in Meeting Day/Time
[MOTION PASSED] - Wednesday @ 8:30 pm Central is the new proposed Meeting Day/Time

-Propose Change in Event Day/Time
[MOTION PASSED] - Still need to select a Day and Time to hold weekly Events

-Propose Event Calendar
[MOTION PASSED] - Inquire if POF has an event calendar

-Propose a Co-Op RDF with The League of Guilds regarding the Defense of Port Royal.
[MOTION PASSED] - During an Invasion, a Co - Op will be available to those guilds wishing to participate

-Guild found in Violation(s) of The Code.
-Propose a 1 MONTH BAN from TBC functions IN GAME.
-Counter-proposal of a Permanent Ban from TBC functions IN GAME.
-Propose that Guild Members in Said Guild be removed from The Steering Committee
[MOTION FAILED] - Guild found in Violation will not be Banned.

-Proposition to invoke Article 5 of the code the right of parlay on behalf of the Guild found in Violation(s) of the Code.
[MOTION PASSED]

-Propose adding Articles of TBC Sovereignty to The Code
*Proposition has been seconded
[MOTION PASSED]

News:
TBC has been approached by two other guild alliances seeking a merge. It was discussed that we should get to know these guilds before a merge or co op venture be conceived.

Roxy Redcrow
GM Clan Storm

[The Skirata Clan]

POF has an event calendar.

[Roxy Redcrow]

Meeting Notes from Wednesday November 11th, 2009

Guilds in Attendance:
Crimson Squad
Clan Storm
On the Loose
Thieves Den
For the Fun of It
O'Fury's Court
Black Shark Inc.
The Savvy
Pyscho Sea Mob

Announcements:
-Captain Cromwell - Be on the look out for this ghostly pirate. Mention the name "John Moses" to him and ye could be in for a reward.
[Note] There be a special code Cromwell be giving in order to receive your reward, stay keen to what ye be given.

-Steering Committee Volunteers : Now that The Steering Committee is to be separated into [3] Branches, we will need 3 Volunteers to head up each branch.
Sign Up for Steering Committee, it can be any guild mate willing to take up the torch. Event Committee needs a chairmen, Membership Committee needs a chairmen and Public Relations & Publishing Committee needs a chairmen.

-Keeping your guild mates informed! TBC is to the benefit of the guilds involved, not just the GMs and Officers that conduct the meetings. Please make the effort to trickle down the information and topics discussed here and at the forums and encourage your guild mates to become involved!

-Event Calendar: We now have an active event calendar. Click on the "Calendar" Link on the top of the page for an easy and quick way to stay informed to TBC activities & events.

-The Code: Article VI - The Articles of Sovereignty have been added to The Code. Please inform your GM / Officers / Guildmates of the updates.

-The Caribbean Poker All Stars Tournament - November: Tuesday Nov. 10th kicked off the beginning of the November Tournament. Players are invited to join in the next round of the match taking place Tuesday Nov. 24th. Check the Calendar for Time, Location, Server and Rules for the Tournament. Spread the word to your Guild Mates. Also check out "The Caribbean Poker All Stars Tournament Results" to keep track of you and your competition's chip stack.

Membership:
Guilds up for a Vote:
Crimson Squad - Vote Yay - New Brethren Court Member!
For the Fun of It - Vote Yay - New Brethren Court Member!

Probation Period Updates for New Applicants:
McRaging [4] Weeks Remaining
Oceanus’ Few [4] Weeks Remaining
Ragoonz [4] Weeks Remaining
Divine Legion [4] Weeks Remaining

Motions Before the Court:

-Propose Change in Event Day/Time - Proposed Days - Friday Nights, Saturday Nights or Afternoons, Sunday Afternoons or Early Evenings. Final Vote will take place at next week's meeting to determine a set day and time for the Events to take place on a weekly basis.

Open Floor Discussion:
-New Guilds in attendance asked questions concerning court functions and membership eligibility, etc etc. All information may be obtained by viewing "The Code" and "What is The Brethren Court?" threads in the main TBC forum.

News Update:

"The TBC has recently been approached by a representative of another alliance of guilds seeking a Merger with our Court.
I would propose that before we entertain this idea, that a Co Op to some degree first be explored.
The members of TBC have worked hard to make this Court what it is. We go by our Code, so the idea of a Merge opens the doors to a lot of discussion on how such an undertaking could be accomplished."

UPDATE:
The representative from "The Brethren of Guilds" has informed me that the organization has disbanded and that some guilds may seek membership with TBC.
We welcome new guilds with open arms and are happy to have more pirates taking up the flag of pirate community participation.

-Conclude Meeting

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