Post by Geralyn on Jun 23, 2014 3:38:46 GMT
It's been almost a year since I joined the Storytellers, and over that year we've seen a lot of changes. So now is as good a time as any to give an overview of things, both as a refresher for existing members and a primer for new recruits.
There have been some promotions and elections, notably the election of hszmv to the position of Pathfinder, and Vilaina@Starjumpersix to the position of IC Fleet Admiral, and the appointment of new Mentors, Mediators, and Guardians.
In response to the concern about the lack of an established recruiting process, one has been created, and is in effect. It aims to make sure a new recruit is better prepared when they join our family, and covers the basics of fleet structure, available activities, and the few rules we have. All mentors have been provided with the new procedure.
THE FORUMS: There's been a concerted effort to restructure and reorganize the forums, a process that is ongoing and being refined as we go along.
Also, some helpful new documents are available now, under Member Information:
THE STORYTELLERS RESOURCE GUIDE: This document contains helpful information such as an officer's roster, information about our channels, a breakdown of bank access, helpful links, and more.
A COMPREHENSIVE GUIDE TO FLEET HOLDINGS: A complete reference, with information on what is available, where it can be found, and how much it is.
RULES OF ENGAGEMENT: The list of all the rules we actually have, clearly and unambiguously spelled out. No new rules, just existing ones in writing.
The latest revision of the FLEET CHARTER: No changes in intent or meaning have been introduced, but the wording has been clarified. The section about XMPP/Pidgin was relocated to the Resource Guide, and the section on rules to the Rules of Engagement document. The result is a more easily read charter.
More to come, as things get more organized, and we build on what we've done already. And a huge thank you to all the people who have contributed to this effort.
There have been some promotions and elections, notably the election of hszmv to the position of Pathfinder, and Vilaina@Starjumpersix to the position of IC Fleet Admiral, and the appointment of new Mentors, Mediators, and Guardians.
In response to the concern about the lack of an established recruiting process, one has been created, and is in effect. It aims to make sure a new recruit is better prepared when they join our family, and covers the basics of fleet structure, available activities, and the few rules we have. All mentors have been provided with the new procedure.
THE FORUMS: There's been a concerted effort to restructure and reorganize the forums, a process that is ongoing and being refined as we go along.
Also, some helpful new documents are available now, under Member Information:
THE STORYTELLERS RESOURCE GUIDE: This document contains helpful information such as an officer's roster, information about our channels, a breakdown of bank access, helpful links, and more.
A COMPREHENSIVE GUIDE TO FLEET HOLDINGS: A complete reference, with information on what is available, where it can be found, and how much it is.
RULES OF ENGAGEMENT: The list of all the rules we actually have, clearly and unambiguously spelled out. No new rules, just existing ones in writing.
The latest revision of the FLEET CHARTER: No changes in intent or meaning have been introduced, but the wording has been clarified. The section about XMPP/Pidgin was relocated to the Resource Guide, and the section on rules to the Rules of Engagement document. The result is a more easily read charter.
More to come, as things get more organized, and we build on what we've done already. And a huge thank you to all the people who have contributed to this effort.