Message posted on Stardate 99111.0 at 1942 hours
Posted by Seamus Hughes.
Edict #2
It is obvious that most new members of STF often have a difficult time aquatinting themselves with the STF culture and the system. It has also been decided that a means of improvement is in order. So a Presidential Advisory Council named the New Member Council (NMC) is hereby set up. The NMC will provide information, advice, and assistance to the new members of STF. It will also establish a forum for new members to present their concerns, difficulties, and problems, and to seek out ways to make STF and the WeBB more accessible to new members.
The rules of NMC:
* -- In order to serve on the NMC a member must have at least two months of experience in STF.
* -- No member of the council may be a member for more than eight months. After eight months, the council member may opt to stay with the council as an advisor only.
* --All projects and resolutions offered in council need STF presidential approval before implementation.
* --No NMC council member may hold the rank of Captain or above.
NMC Chairman:
* The NMC Chairman will serve as the council's president. The chairman will be the go-between for the STF president and the council.
* -- To pick the NMC chairman the selections must be discussed and voted on within the council and it is subject to STF presidential approval. The NMC chairman will serve an eight month term.
* -- No NMC chairman may hold the rank of Captain or above. If during the chairman's term he is promoted to Captain, a NMC chairman replacement will be found. This is to ensure that the NMC is in fact made up of and lead by new members.
* --The NMC Chairman will appoint members to the council. The appointments are also subject to presidential approval.
Brady McGuinn is hereby appointed NMC chairman. Also, a NMC “ship” has been set up in the command area. The ship will serve as a place where new members can post their questions and concerns as well as a one-stop place for all their New Member Council information. (URLs, etc.)
The NMC is now official. It’s good to know the new members have something looking out for them. Also, this should help with our member retention.
Seamus