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 Post subject: The Aliens Legacy Charter
PostPosted: Thu Nov 15, 2018 8:20 pm 
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Earlier this year, we voted to re-organize the club into an international club. The link below is the charter which each division will follow. Any proposed changes to the charter will be done in this forum. People who are running for office will be allowed a thread to say why they are running and answer any questions.

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1i3g ... kvGJ8/edit

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 Post subject: Re: The Aliens Legacy Charter
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The Aliens Legacy

Section I Name, Membership, Costumes

1 – Name
The Aliens Legacy. (aka the Colonial Marines: The Aliens Legacy)

2 – Mission
The Aliens Legacy is an international costuming and prop collecting club dedicated to the Alien movie franchise. The Aliens Legacy promotes interest in the Alien universe and facilitates the use of costumed characters at events and appearances. The overall mission is to promote a sense of community for fans of the Alien movies.

3 - Membership requirements

1.The Aliens Legacy is an inclusive, equal-opportunity, non-discriminatory club. Membership is open to persons 18 years or older
2.All members must register an account on the official webforum.
3.Members must apply for a serial number from the registrar of the Colonial Marines.

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 Post subject: Re: The Aliens Legacy Charter
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4 - Definitions.

4.1 Active - Members must reply to the yearly roll call to remain active.

Active members are allowed to sign up for as many events as they please and may run for elected office and vote in club elections.

4.2 In-active - Members will have their status changed to inactive if they fail to respond to the yearly roll call. Members who are listed as inactive will need to contact the Colonial Sergeant at Arms to have their status re-activated before attending any events. Inactive members may not run or vote in elections.

Any member who has been in-active for 3 consecutive years or more, must re apply for membership. Their access to the forum will be de-activated.

4.3 - Good standing - All members are considered in good standing if they are not banned, currently serving a suspension, or going through a disciplinary hearing.

4.4 - Event(s) - Commonly referred to as drops, conventions, or other similar function, an event is defined as a gathering where the club is participating in a costumed capacity.

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 Post subject: Re: The Aliens Legacy Charter
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5 - Costume standards

5.1 Costume requirements - The Aliens Legacy as a group, recognize that people may not have access to certain items, or have limited budgets, but still want to be part of the group. There is no minimum costume standard for those applying to be in the group - all fans of the franchise are welcome - but if you wish to come to events in costume, we strongly request having something that is recognizably from the Alien universe. (Xenomorphs, Colonial Marines, Weyland Yutani employees, anyone who appears in video games/ comic, etc)


5.2 - Special ops costume standards

There are times when a specific costume standard may be instituted. These occasions are known as “Special Ops”, and include events such as meet and greets, or Corporate Events (promotional work for Fox, Disney, etc).

Costume standards for those participating in these events will vary, and are to be determined by the organizer of the event. Please bear in mind that if a specific costume standard exists for any event, it exists for a reason, and as such these standards are non-negotiable.

Special Ops may be singular (one-off) or recurring events. Costume standards applied to a Special Op are valid for that specific instance only. Members may be required to provide the organizer of the event with a picture of their completed costume. Members will be given any specifics that may require adjustments to their costumes prior to the selection process. The organizer will give clear instructions to the Aliens Legacy on what level of standards they are going by.

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 Post subject: Re: The Aliens Legacy Charter
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Section II : Club organization, Colonial Administration, Merchandise, Elections

6 - Colonial Administration.

The Aliens Legacy will have 3 members, who are elected to the position for a term of (1) year. These 3 members will be in charge of the overall club. Their positions are as following:

6.1 - Commanding Officer of the AL (AKA CO) - The top officer and president of the club. Responsible for the overall operation of the club which may include serving as a point of contact for official club business, serving on club level disciplinary hearings, and delegating tasks to administrative staff.

6.2 - Executive Officer of the AL (AKA XO) - The second in command and vice president of the club. The XO assists the CO in operations of the club. The XO may be required to act as CO in the absence of the CO. The XO will also serve on club level disciplinary hearings. The XO will oversee club elections.

6.3. - Sergeant at Arms of the AL (AKA SGTA) - The SgtA interprets and enforces club rules. All levels of discipline shall be overseen by the SgtA. The SgtA will be in charge of the yearly roll call of active members.

Colonial Administration is tasked with dealing with all issues which could affect the club on an international level. Any changes to the charter will be conducted by the Colonial Administration. (see section 10 for further information) A member may hold any office, but not multiple at the same time. There are no term limits on how long members can hold their respective office.

6.4 - Non voting members- The following members will be appointed by the Colonial Administration to assist with duties applying to the club. They include the following

6.4.1 - Registrar of the Aliens Legacy - Will be in charge of recording member accounts, issuing serial numbers in a timely fashion and recording any drop ribbon achievements. The registrar will assist the XO in running the elections.

6.4.2- Technical support Officer (AKA TSO)- The TSO will be in charge of maintaining any and all forums and websites used by the Aliens Legacy. The TSO can pick an administrative staff to assist them with this task.

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 Post subject: Re: The Aliens Legacy Charter
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7 - Club Organization
The Aliens Legacy will be broken down into the following designations:

7.1 Division- A geographical region which can include several states, provinces, or countries depending on membership. As of 2018, the following are recognized divisions.

United States Colonial Marines (USCM) - All members within the boundaries of the United States.

United Kingdom Colonial Marines. (UKCM) - All members within the boundaries of the United Kingdom.

Royal Canadian Colonial Marines. (RCCM) - All members within the boundaries of Canada

Australian Colonial Marines (AUCM) - All members within the boundaries of Australia.

German Colonial Marines. (GERCM) - All members within the boundaries of Germany.

New Zealand Colonial Marines. (NZCM) - All members within the boundaries of New Zealand.

Members who do not live within a region who has an active division, will be attached to the closest recognized division. (The same goes for battalions. See 7.2 for further information)

Division leadership is made up of the CO and XO. The CO and XO shall be voted on a yearly basis by members of their division. (See section 6 - administration for definitions and duties) A division shall be formed when an area reaches 10 members or more. A division will be the default organization within the geographical area. A division shall be in charge of coordinating any events within their geographical region. A division will also record all events membership attends for yearly roll call. (see 9.3 for further information)

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 Post subject: Re: The Aliens Legacy Charter
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7.2 Battalions - A geographical region within a division. A battalion may be organized by a state/ provincial borders or geographical location. A battalion may also be referred to as a ship. The following are recognized battalions:


USCM -
USS Columbia -> Washington state and Oregon
USS Colorado -> Colorado, Wyoming, and Idaho
USS TERRAPIN -> Maryland
USS Blackhawk -> Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Ohio, and Wisconsin
USS Fremont -> California.

UKCM
Hadrian’s Wall -Scotland and Carlisle
Homer's Heros
The Bucketheads-
The Freebooters-

RCCM
RCSS Borealis - Canada


AUCM
HMAS - Endeavour - Australia

NZCM
HMNZS-- Te Kaha - New Zealand

GERCM
Von Hagen - Germany

Battalions will be formed when a geographical location has more than 5 active members or at the discretion of Colonial Administration. All Battalions must have a CO, XO. (See section 6 - administration for definitions and duties) Battalion officers shall be voted in or appointed by battalion members as they see fit.

All battalions must use a ship as their name. Ships used in the movies; IE Sulaco, Nostromo, etc, are not allowed for official battalion names.

A battalion may be in charge of coordinating events within their region. Any events shall be recorded and forwarded to division leadership.

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 Post subject: Re: The Aliens Legacy Charter
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7.2.1 Decommission of a battalion - If a battalion falls below the minimum of 5 active members, the Colonial Administration may decommission the ship. A ship may regain it’s battalion status if they have more than 5 active members.

7.2.2 Decommission of a division- If a division falls below the minimum of 10 active members, the Colonial Administration may decommission the division. If a division wishes to leave the Aliens Legacy, all members who wish to leave will be removed from the Roll Call and any other book keeping references. Members of that division who wish to stay in the Aliens Legacy, will be relocated to another division, or have the option of forming their own Division as long as the division does not interfere with already established divisions.

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 Post subject: Re: The Aliens Legacy Charter
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8- Club Merchandise/ branding, Social Media

8.1 Club merchandise - Club merchandise will be made available through the base PX forum. All rules of the PX forum will apply to any merchandise sales. Club merchandise will only be available to active members who are in good standing. Members should be reminded of their countries copyright laws before producing any merchandise. The Aliens Legacy will not be held responsible if a member breaks copyright laws. All club merchandise must be approved by the Colonial Administration prior to production runs.

8.2 - Division/ Battalion merchandise- Divisions/ battalions are allowed and encouraged to make their own merchandise. Availability to members shall be at the discretion of division or battalion command officers.

8.3 - Club branding - All clubs must adhere to the club branding for business cards, table banners, or social media. Club branding is determined by the Colonial Administration. Colonial Administration may contact membership for any changes to club images, banner, etc and should seek out input from members.

8.4 Social media accounts- Social media is a valuable tool for connecting with members, potential members, and civilians.
Club forums, social media accounts:
1.The Colonial administration will be in charge of all social media accounts and forums pertaining to a club level. All official accounts will be clearly designated as such.
2.Division/ battalion social media accounts: Division and/or battalion command staff will be in charge of all accounts pertaining to their appropriate level. Divisions/ battalions are free to decide which forms they use, but must follow club branding rules when they apply. (see 8.3 for further information)

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 Post subject: Re: The Aliens Legacy Charter
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9 - Elections, eligibility/ roll call

9.1 Elections - shall be held yearly for club officers. Battalion officers shall be voted or appointed by battalion members as they see fit. Division and Colonial Administration shall be elected. Elections will be held during the month of August, with voting ending by the end of the month. Incoming officers will be announced at the beginning of September. Officers term shall be one calendar year. ( September to September) The voting process will be done as a blind vote and the majority will determine the winner in any vote. Division elections will be held concurrently to Colonial Administration elections. Elections will be held on the Aliens Legacy forum.

9.2 Eligibility- All active members who are in good standing with the club are allowed to vote and hold office. All members must be nominated by another member who is in good standing. A member must have been an active member for at least 1 year prior to being nominated. A member may only be nominated for one position on the Colonial Administration. Each member is allowed 1 vote for each officer position. (Colonial and division level) A member may only be nominated for a division level position for the division they report to. A member may only vote for the division leadership for the division they report to.

9.3 Yearly roll call (aka census)- Will be held in June of each year to determine members status. Members will include events attended and any drop ship ribbon achievements. Members will have the entire month of June to respond to the yearly roll call.

9.4 Recall of elected members- If any elected member is found to be negligent in their leadership duties, they may be recalled by membership. To recall a member, 2/3rds of members must vote for recalling that member from their position.

All members who are eligible to vote will vote in colonial admin recalls. All division members who are eligible to vote will vote in division level recalls.

9.5 Special elections- Special elections will be held when there is a vacancy for a Colonial Administration or Division level leadership position. Elections will be held through the normal process. (See 9.1, 9.2 for further information) A person who is elected to a vacant position will hold that position until the normal end of office. (Example if a person is elected in January due to a vacancy, they will hold that office until the following office ends, IE September)

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 Post subject: Re: The Aliens Legacy Charter
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10- Charter changes

Changes to the Aliens Legacy Charter will be made on a need be basis. Any active member, who is in good standing, may forward a proposed change to the Colonial Administration to be taken in for consideration. Proposed changes will be submitted to the charter subforum.

The Colonial Administration will discuss proposed changes and vote on the change. Once ratified, members will be able to view the changes to the charter.

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 Post subject: Re: The Aliens Legacy Charter
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Section III Chain of Command, Standing orders, Disciplinary hearings

11 - Chain of Command

The chain of command is crucial to the smooth running of The Aliens Legacy. The chain of command will involve information being fed up the chain, and orders being sent down the chain.
The Chain of command is as follows.

1.Colonial Administration
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2.Division Leadership
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3.Battalion Command

All discipline and problems within the group are strongly suggested to be resolved at the battalion level first before being forwarded up the chain of command.

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 Post subject: Re: The Aliens Legacy Charter
PostPosted: Tue Sep 07, 2021 10:51 pm 
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12 - Standing orders

The standing orders are a set definitions and rules membership is required to adhere too.

12.1 Code of Conduct - Members are required to act professional at all times while in public. Members are to refrain from any actions, opinions, or conduct that could reflect negatively on the Aliens Legacy.

12.2 Weapons -Generally, the public cannot tell the difference between fictional weapons and real ones. Moreover, the majority of the prop weapons used in Aliens were either existing weapons (VP-70, SA-80), or heavily based on one (Pulse Rifle, Smartgun). Because of this, it's strongly advised that you treat your weapon as if it was real… because local Law Enforcement most certainly will. Avoid placing your finger on the trigger, do not carry as if ready to fire, and most importantly, NEVER point your prop at any individual unless you are asked to do so or the circumstances make it reasonably obvious that you are not doing anything threatening. Use your common sense, and when in doubt, err on the side of caution.

All weapons will be peace bonded at the request of convention or organizer staff. NO EXCEPTIONS.

If you don't want the peace bond to appear in photographs, cover it, but do not remove it. This is especially important, as refusal to comply with convention policies regarding prop weapons can result in expulsion from the event.

If an event organizer requests it, a member will be appointed to check weapons to insure they comply with local laws and event rules.

12.3 Major Offences

1. Violence or threats of violence against fellow members. Physically striking a member, or civilian, with the intent to cause bodily harm or without cause.
2. Threatening harm against the person or property of an individual via phone/ voice mail, forum, electronic social media or in writing. (Threats must be direct and unmistakable to the average person)
3. Theft and/or embezzlement. Stealing of anyone’s property while at an event, member or civilian. Embezzling of any monies designated for club uses. (IE donations, table funds, etc)
4. Sexual crimes. Crimes that require a member to be a registered sex offender in their home country. If a prospective member is a registered sex offender prior to their application, they will not be allowed membership.
5. Sexual harassment - The unwanted sexual advances or obscene remarks towards a member.
6.Carrying of functioning firearms while in costume.

12.4 Minor Offences
Conduct Unbecoming of a Colonial Marine - Alien Legacy members are required to treat fellow members, civilians, event sponsors, etc with common sense and respect. Inappropriate behavior that might result in disciplinary action include, but not limited to:
a)Harassment of fellow members.
b)Abuse or misuse of club forums or social media
c)Inappropriate behavior during events.
d)Extreme intoxication during events.
e)Speaking on behalf of the Aliens Legacy when not authorized.
f)Failure to follow posting rules for the PX forum.
g)Failure or removal of peace bonding after being required to by an event or organizer.

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 Post subject: Re: The Aliens Legacy Charter
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13 Discipline and disciplinary hearings

13.1 Discipline- All discipline files must be recorded by the SgtA.

Discipline may include, but is not limited to the following:
Probation - a warning for members to change their behavior.
Suspension - Members are suspended from attending events and posting on the forum or club groups. Members will not be allowed to vote if serving a suspension.
Banning - reserved for major offenses, or repeat offenders. Members will be court marshalled and not allowed to participate in any capacity as a member of the Aliens Legacy. Members will have their forum privileges removed. Banned members may not re-apply. Bans will not be overturned.

13.2 Disciplinary hearings, lesser offenses- Any member who violates a standing order of a lesser offense is allowed to have a disciplinary hearing. Any member may file a written complaint. Complaints must be given to the division CO. All complaints will be forwarded to the appropriate battalion, if applicable. The battalion/ division where the member is associated with shall conduct the investigation.

The hearing panel will be made up of the division CO, battalion CO and XO where the member reports to. If the member does not belong to a battalion, the hearing panel will consist of the division CO, XO, and AL Sergeant at Arms. The hearing panel shall conduct the investigation, get both sides of the story, and interview possible witnesses.

At the conclusion of the hearing, the CO will inform the member of their verdict, confirmed or unfounded, and discipline will be issued. (see 12.1 for types) The hearing will be considered closed.

For first offenses, members may receive the following discipline
Six month probation
One year probation
Six month suspension

For second offenses or if the member is on active probation,
One year probation
Six month suspension
One year suspension
Banning

Members may contest their discipline to Colonial Administration. All closed cases will be recorded by the Sergeant at Arms of the AL.

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13.3 Disciplinary hearings of major offenses - Any member who violates a standing order of major offense, or has 2 prior confirmed verdicts, shall have a disciplinary hearing. The CO, XO, Sergeant at arms of colonial administration, Division CO, and XO where the member reports to, shall conduct the investigation, get both sides of the story, and interview possible witnesses. The CO, XO,Sergeant at Arms of the AL, Division CO and XO, shall vote on the verdict.

At the conclusion of the hearing, the CO will inform the member of their verdict, confirmed or unfounded, and discipline will be issued. Discipline shall include the following options

One year suspension
Banning.

If a member who was found confirmed of a major offense and received a suspension and has another disciplinary hearing of another major offense, will be banned pending the outcome of the new hearing.

13.4 Conflicts of interest - If a complaint is filed against a member who serves on the division or colonial administration, that member will refrain from serving on the disciplinary hearing and a substitute shall be used.

Example: a complaint against the USCM CO is filed. Since USCM CO would conduct the investigation, they shall remove themself from the hearing panel and another CO from a different division would step in.

If a member of a disciplinary hearing feels they have a conflict of interest with a person who had a complaint filed against them, they will remove themselves from the investigation and a member from a different division will take their place.

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Section IV Misc

14 - Awards

The Aliens Legacy shall issue awards for achievement, merit, and dedication to the club.

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