The Crimson Cord Fellowship

Fellowship: a group of people coming together to pursue a shared interest or goal.
Interest: to take up quests and overcome challenges. Whether it is for employment, expansion of one’s own knowledge, or more philanthropic pursuits.
Goal: to develop and maintain the reputation of the Crimson Cord Fellowship as one of reliability, trust, and fairness. To promote the idea to potential employers that the by hiring a member of the Crimson Cord, they are getting these qualities and that member’s word is their contractual bond.

CCF Code of Conduct

Respect others: Treat all others with dignity and respect. Be especially mindful of other members of the fellowship, their abilities, and their contributions to the fellowship.

You are a part of the whole: We succeed as a group, not as individuals. Egocentric attitudes, abusive behaviors, and threats are not helpful nor will they be tolerated. Intentionally vexatious, obstructive, malicious, hostile, aggressive, or insulting behavior is not acceptable. They are not conducive to a harmonious community.

Be accommodating: To promote a supportive environment and a familial connection with fellowship members, be easy to deal with; eager to help or please; obliging.

Expectations and rules will inevitably change over time: Members are expected to accept and adhere to new rules regardless of their personal opinions. Be mindful that the Fellowship Officers make decisions that are best for the Fellowship as a whole, they may not be the best decision for the individual at this time.

Do not engage in disreputable behaviors or activities: Your actions and activities should always reflect well on the Fellowship. Always deal with others in good faith, your word is your bond.

At all times: Recursive adherence to the Code of Conduct will create a safe and productive community from which our members can operate and assist one another.

RANKS

Fellowship Executive Officer – Fellowship leadership. Specific duties include (but are not limited to) management of memberships, recruitment, relations with other organizations, Fellowship infrastructure (revision of rules, forums, hall management, management of other businesses owned by the Fellowship), Fellowship bank.

Fellowship Deputy Officer – Fellowship leadership. Appointed by the ExO. Specific duties as delegated by the ExO that include (but are not limited to) assisting and supporting the Executive Officer, recruitment, relations with local organizations and city officials in their assigned city, Fellowship infrastructure (advising on the revision of rules, forums, hall management, management of other businesses owned by the Fellowship), local Fellowship bank. May be appointed to the rank of Executive Officer should the need arise either by the outgoing ExO or by popular vote in a forum of Deputy Officers and Hall Administrators. If needed, this forum will be called and chaired by the Hall Administrator in Kalimsport.

Hall Administrator – Fellowship leadership. Appointed by the local Deputy Officer. Specific duties include (but are not limited to) management of a Fellowship Hall and Fellowship Hall infrastructure (collect dues, set rules specific to the Hall, forums in the Hall, duties as delegated by the DO and, by extension, the ExO.) Also expected to be a reliable source of information regarding their city for members new to the area. Also expected to be a reliable go between for members not able to make a connection otherwise.

Fellow – A member of the Crimson Cord Fellowship with all the rights, privileges, and responsibilities that membership brings.

MEMBERSHIP

All members of the Fellowship are expected to follow the Code of Conduct at all times and the Rules of any Hall they may visit. You are expected to pay dues of 15 gp at the first of every month or pay in advance if you believe you will be out of Fellowship areas.
Fellowship leadership receive no salary, but dues are waived as compensation for the added responsibility.
As a member in good standing, you are entitled to …

• Sojourn at a local Fellowship Hall as space allows. You are also entitled to partake of the amenities of said Hall as allowed by the Hall Administrator.
• Attend forums and vote in special forums called by the Hall Administrator. You can also expect a reasonable amount of time to speak at forums as determined by the Hall Administrator.
• Have grievances against a member arbitrated by the local Hall Administrator or by a special forum chaired by the local HA and attended by all members available. The local Hall Administrator’s decision is final or in the case of a special forum, the majority vote of the members present is final. Grievances against a Hall Administrator will be heard by the Local Deputy Officer. Grievances against the local DO will heard by the Executive Officer at their convenience.
• Appeal the assessing of Offenses against you to the next higher authority. That authorities findings will be final.
• Cancel your membership at any time.

INFRACTIONS

Reported: Infractions reported against members of the Fellowship will be investigated by the local Deputy Officer and or Hall Administrator to determine the validity of the accusations and if there is need for a Hearing.
Witnessed: Infractions witnessed and reported by a single member of the Fellowship will be reported to the local Hall Administrator who will decide whether or not to record the infraction and summon the local Deputy Officer for a forum consisting of the DO, HA, the accuser, the defendant, and any present members of the Fellowship to determine the validity of the accusation and if there is need for a Hearing.
Multiple Witnesses: Infractions witnessed and reported by three or more members of the Fellowship will be reported to the local Hall Administrator who will decide whether or not to record the infraction and call for a Hearing.

The local Hall Administrator where the infraction was reported will determine the degree of the Fellowship’s response. Any infraction not covered by Hall Rules or the Code of Conduct will be determined by the local Deputy Officer in a manner of their choosing:

Warning: A warning may be issued to a member if that member is found to be in violation of the Code of Conduct before an Infraction is registered, at the HA’s discretion. If a Warning is issued, the HA will attempt to resolve the issue by discussing it with that member and directing them to the Code of Conduct and/or Rules of the Hall to make sure that the member is familiar with the Code/Rules. The HA will also post a notice of the warning in the Hall’s Ledger for further review by the DO.

Offense: Members who violate the Conduct Code / Hall Rules will receive a strike on their record. The HA will also post the offense in the Hall’s Ledger for further review by the DO at his leisure to determine the need for a Hearing.

Second Offense: Members who have received an Offense and continue to violate the Conduct Code / Hall Rules will receive a second strike on the Hall Ledger. The HA will summon the DO for a Hearing.

FORUMS

• Hall Forums: A meeting of the membership present at any given Fellowship Hall. This forum is chaired by the Hall Administrator and is used to update members on Fellowship business, Hall business, open ledgers for member review, city news, local employment opportunities, and general information sharing between members. These forums should be held no less than every fifth day.
• Special Forums: A Hearing is a special forum chaired by the local HA where the Hearing is held. As the Chair of this special forum, the HA will only vote to break a tie. This special forum will consist of the local HA, the local DO, the defendant member, and any other Fellowship members that happen to be present at the time of the special forum. This will be a closed door forum, once it is officially called to order, no other members may enter to participate. The defendant may request a postponement of up to seven days to allow a specific witness or witnesses to arrive on the defendant’s behalf. These witnesses must be named and members of the Fellowship. All members present will be allowed to speak either for or against the defendant. A vote will be called to decide if the defendant should be sanctioned or expelled from the Fellowship. If the vote is for “Sanctions”, the defendant will be excused. The specific penalty will be assessed by the local DO who will then open the floor to debate. After hearing all present, then making any amendments to his assessment that may be warranted, the DO will make the final decision which is not subject to vote. The HA will record the final assessment.
• Special Forums: An Election may be called to promote a Deputy Officer to the rank of Executive Officer should the outgoing ExO not be able to appoint their successor for some reason. All Deputy Officers and Hall Administrators will vote on the Deputy Officer to be promoted to the rank of ExO. It will be called and chaired by the Hall Administrator in Kalimsport who will only vote in the case of a tie.