Sir.

HMNZS Te Kaha is the NZCM ship FYI.

Carry on.

updated.

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PFC Mike Rizzuto MVM
USS Blackhawk
3rd Batt 12th Regt

What I meant to say was, if there's a group of AL members in costume at an event, and if I happen to be there in costume but NOT signed up, I need to be in order to be with the larger group?

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"Awww, someone tell me that's a boot!

It's a boot!"

III drops

So what does everyone think about requirements for the Colonial Administration? I know this is going to end up being the biggest debate. Should there be a limit on how many from a division can be on the Colonial Administration? Depending of the results of the vote I can see people stating it is "stacked".

Example is (remember this is just an example and you can exchange the variables however you wish. I am not pointing out any divisions or members.):
- GERCM members are voted to fill 3 of the 5 Colonial Administration positions. Members of the AUCM, UACM, UKCM and USCM worry as GERCM now holds a majority in the CA.

Correct me if I am wrong but this is a possibility in the proposed charter. Shouldn't we address this now in case this comes up? Maybe put a limit of 2 members from each division that way one division does not have majority. Or if you want to go to the extreme one from each division so each division is represented. I do believe that extreme would involve changing the name of the positions and duties. Or do we need something like NATO were every division is represented?

What does everyone think?

Thanks!

Greg

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CPL A08/TQ0.0.12146E1
Newell, Greg A aka Gman
Illinois - USA
UKCM
Shoot first, think never.
Good? Bad? I'm the guy with the gun.
SMMFD
The greatest trick the devil ever pulled was convincing the world he doesn't exist.

Understand Greg's concerns.
Besides (if possible) all local groups: AUCM, UACM, UKCM, USCM, ... should (not must) be considered/represented.
So a maximum quota for a group would make sense assuming the so "freed" spots could be filled by other groups.

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Sgt. Frank Peters 'reload' Smartgun Operator
A03/TQ3.0.12136E1 "It will be no picknick!"
AL Colonial Admin. - Sergeant at Arms (SgtA) -- 2020-2022
GERCM - Executive Officer (XO)
UKCM Foreign Legion: The Deviant Dragoons

12.4 Lessor 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:
Harassment of fellow members.
Abuse or misuse of club forums or social media
Inappropriate behavior during events.
Extreme intoxication during events.

This is a Welcome Addition to the Group. In fact, it's far, far overdue.

BULLYING HAS NO PLACE IN OUR GROUP!!

Treating fellow Members like so much dog crap, is not a part of this group. Behavior like this, just sickens me. I've seen it in other groups, I've experienced it first hand in the workplace. As I've experienced this before I know how much it hurts. It brings it all back what I'd thought long forgotten.

If you have differences with another member, acting like a ass doesn't mean you are right.

It's Embarrassing and Serves No Purpose other that to Hurt Others.

As some of you know, I'm part of other costuming groups. One of which is based on Marvel Superheroes. Our West Coast branch has similar rules and regulations. I've served two terms as CO and am currently serving as XO.
The National Group that oversees all the Branches, has elections as do the various Chapters. I have been appointed to the National Group as Captain of the Guard.

In that capacity, I oversee all the Chapters, viewing their Facebook pages on a daily basis, making sure Rule and Protocol are observed.

We've had several issues within our Chapter and in other Chapters. It's Charter is used to not only enforce Rules and Regulations, but to keep Members Safe.

I applaud heartily the efforts of Mike Rizzuto, who worked damn hard on this Charter.

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USCM- The Colonial Marines- A Brotherhood of Bad Asses!

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USCM- The Colonial Marines- A Brotherhood of Bad Asses!

I have been thinking about this the past day and might have come up with a scenario which would prevent a messy post election. When it comes to nominations, only two nominations per divison. That way we are not taking positions away from people who were voted in by membership.

So if a uscm member gets nominated for tso and registrar, they cannot be nominated for any other position on the board, it would be between the other 4 divisions for those spots.

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PFC Mike Rizzuto MVM
USS Blackhawk
3rd Batt 12th Regt

Agree!

Thanks!

Greg

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CPL A08/TQ0.0.12146E1
Newell, Greg A aka Gman
Illinois - USA
UKCM
Shoot first, think never.
Good? Bad? I'm the guy with the gun.
SMMFD
The greatest trick the devil ever pulled was convincing the world he doesn't exist.

So when are you thinking of getting this started?

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M/SGT Rich Hyatt-Dowling (Retd)

UKCM Black ops

My guess is after they take these ideas and finalize the charter. However long that takes after 10/5/18.

Thanks!

Greg

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CPL A08/TQ0.0.12146E1
Newell, Greg A aka Gman
Illinois - USA
UKCM
Shoot first, think never.
Good? Bad? I'm the guy with the gun.
SMMFD
The greatest trick the devil ever pulled was convincing the world he doesn't exist.

It's making me nervous, mainly for reasons articulated above.

But if I'm not happy with how it runs I can take my ball and go. It wouldn't mean I count hang with UKCM members on drops.

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XO HMS Valhalla; 13th Regt. 1st Batt. "Freebooters" - USCM Flight School "Bus drivers".
"I'm not saying it was Aliens but...."

yep. So please, if there is something you want changed or you have an idea, suggest it so we can make this work for everyone

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PFC Mike Rizzuto MVM
USS Blackhawk
3rd Batt 12th Regt

The last thing we want is people leaving over this. If you see something that could be improved, please suggest it!!

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PFC Mike Rizzuto MVM
USS Blackhawk
3rd Batt 12th Regt

I finally got a chance to absorb all of this and I'm excited for this all to take effect. Huge thanks to Mike and co. for taking on this huge task. I'm glad to see things shaking up. It feels much more inclusive which I heartily support.

Going to be great around here, even better than it already was!

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Lt. Melissa L. Klassen, ALG
AL Colonial Admin. - Executive Officer (XO) -- 2021-2022
RCCM | Royal Canadian Colonial Marines - Commanding Officer (CO) -- 2021-2022

Read the AL Charter Rules & Regulations: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1i3gd9QUyIqI_6rfk8kpxspbKU-JT4MBAjLPxfCkvGJ8

You don't need to be nervous about anything. No one other than the UKCM will have any say what so ever in any UKCM rules or the way we do things, so I can't see there being any noticeable differences in day to day stuff.

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M/SGT Rich Hyatt-Dowling (Retd)

UKCM Black ops

There's an individual in another division I don't feel comfortable with having any authority over me, real or imagined.

Also I'm a crazy person, and I will always see the dark side of any change.

However, I'll see how it works out before I flounce.

Did I read all ships must complete two drops a year.

If it is a ship full of prop builders then it is less likely to drop. By my reading of this they would be disbanded.

Also, what counts as a ship completing a drop; would we be talking one member attending an event recognized by the division?

Also will membership have the opportunity to ratify changes to the charter, or will they just be passed by CA and enforced on divisions?

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Cpl. JK "Hybrid" Knight. A07/TQ0.0.52137E1
XO HMS Valhalla; 13th Regt. 1st Batt. "Freebooters" - USCM Flight School "Bus drivers".
"I'm not saying it was Aliens but...."

NO UKCM ships will be disbanded under any circumstances.
NO non UKCM member will have any authority over you.
NO UKCM member will ever have to answer to anyone outside of the UKCM.

(And I use the terms "authority" and "answer to" very lightly, because we're just a bunch of idiots playing dress up and make believe)

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M/SGT Rich Hyatt-Dowling (Retd)

UKCM Black ops

which battalion is that? i was un-aware we had one. if that is the case, then we will have to go through and accommodate that.

one member from said battalion attending an event. the way the charter is now, a battalion has 2 years to do something before they are deactivated. and they are only deactivated if they fall below 5 members also.

There will be a new sub forum on the forum where members may submit proposed changes to the charter and discussions will be had before any proposed changes are sent to the CA for ratification.

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PFC Mike Rizzuto MVM
USS Blackhawk
3rd Batt 12th Regt

After a week, these are the changes thus far. Red are deletions, green are additions.

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1i3g ... PxfCkvGJ8/

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PFC Mike Rizzuto MVM
USS Blackhawk
3rd Batt 12th Regt

I see that one section mentions "All members must apply for a serial number" - Being as I've had many PMs over the years from people who have asked for one, and been ignored because of some small discrepancy in their message - Or simply because Dom was busy/away - Or even been given blunt/rude ( Delete as applicable ) responses after asking a question...

With huge thanks to Dom for the work he HAS done on both aspects of the Legacy over the years, I do think that it's well past time that the serial numbers, as well as Drop Ribbons etc. become open-source... With the database being stored on a Google drive or similar that multiple people from multiple time-zones have access to, and applications being handled by those in overall charge of the group.

Secondary to serial numbers are the drop ribbons themselves - It's long been a point of contention for me, and others, that two people can attend the same event, for the same amount of time, and only one is eligible for a drop ribbon because they wore armour... Whether the other person wears a blue jumpsuit, or multiple layers of neoprene and latex; they're still ineligible - And to my mind that is very wrong.
A drop ribbon may just be some pixels on a screen, but it represents a recognition of the effort that a person has put into the community - And whilst the framework is based upon a military organisation, I see no need whatsoever for the military attitude to carry through so far as to create needless division between subgroups based purely upon what /sort/ of Aliens-universe-related costume they wear at an event. The argument could be made that "well, make a different sort of drop-ribbon for civvies and bugs", but this strikes me as being a complicated solution that would take a lot of effort when the problem could simply be solved by... Giving everyone in the group the same recognition.

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Wasteland Workshop
Props, cosplay pieces, upcycled ornamentation, and miscellanea;
For the discerning survivor of the apocalypse.
Steve Fletcher : Maker, Scavenger, and Junksmith.
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With due respect to Dom, I support this!

Might I also suggest the Service Number/Drop Ribbons threads be moved to either a New Recruit sub-forum or the Ready Line? I always found it odd that they were in the UACM section. The only way I made it make sense was so that Dom could easily moderate them. I found it odd because personally, I rarely visit the other branch sub-forums so I might have completely missed them had I not actually been in Canada.

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Lt. Melissa L. Klassen, ALG
AL Colonial Admin. - Executive Officer (XO) -- 2021-2022
RCCM | Royal Canadian Colonial Marines - Commanding Officer (CO) -- 2021-2022

Read the AL Charter Rules & Regulations: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1i3gd9QUyIqI_6rfk8kpxspbKU-JT4MBAjLPxfCkvGJ8

the idea is the registrar would have access to this list, and the function how serial numbers are given out. it would be put on a google doc and each registrar would hand over the files if they are voted out. Also the CA would have access to the files that way they are never lost.



i've always been under the impression that they are available to all members. If I have been mistaken, then yes, we need something which all members should be rewarded for their efforts in the group.

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PFC Mike Rizzuto MVM
USS Blackhawk
3rd Batt 12th Regt

i am going to give the scenario where this might not be the case. If a member steals from the Aliens Legacy, they would have a hearing which would be the CA members and their division leadership deciding their fate. BUT that is a major offense and very rarely to happen.

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PFC Mike Rizzuto MVM
USS Blackhawk
3rd Batt 12th Regt

I'm not sure about that.
The CA members may be able to stop a member from using the AL forum, but it would ultimately be down to the UKCM command to decide if the individual would still be allowed to be part of the UKCM.

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M/SGT Rich Hyatt-Dowling (Retd)

UKCM Black ops