All references to people in this document are male for simplicity of language. There is no intention whatsoever to slight or accentuate any gender.
These articles describe the organization of the chapter, outline the ground rules upon which the club will be run, and provide orderly rules for the administration of the ship.
These articles describe the organization of the chapter, outline the ground rules upon which the club will be run, and provide orderly rules for the administration of the ship.
All references to people in this document are male for simplicity of language. There is no intention whatsoever to slight or accentuate any gender.
These articles describe the organization of the chapter, outline the ground rules upon which the club will be run, and provide orderly rules for the administration of the ship.
These articles describe the organization of the chapter, outline the ground rules upon which the club will be run, and provide orderly rules for the administration of the ship.
Article II: Membership
EligibilityMembership shall be open to any sentient being interested in the purposes and objectives of this chapter without regard to race, creed, color, sex, mental or physical impairment, personal lifestyle, or planetary origin. Status and level of membership shall be contingent on dues paid up and adherence to the rules and provisions set forth in these Articles, and any amendments or Bylaws approved or affixed by the majority vote hereafter. The criteria set forth in these Articles shall be the sole means of accepting or denying membership to this organization.
There shall be three types of membership, these being International, Cadet and Honorary. Each is described below:
Liability of Members
Fiscal Liability
No Officer, member or affiliated person or organization shall be personally liable for any bills or obligations of the Ship, past or present, except for the payment of personal membership dues.
Likewise, no Officer or member of the Ship shall dispense monies, sign contracts, fiscally bind the Ship or her Crew, or otherwise indebt the Ship, her Officers and/or crew without the express written consent of the Command Staff, except as noted in, Article V, Section 5.01 (e), “Accountability”.
Ship’s Records
No member shall obtain for private use, nor cause to be released, the membership lists of the Ship’s complement, nor shall any member use the Ship’s name nor its logo for any personal gain.
Dissolution
In the event the Ship decides to disband, all mailing lists of the Ship’s complement shall be destroyed, and all property invested in the Ship sold at auction to the Ship’s active members. After all Ship’s debts have been paid, any remaining monies from the Ship’s Treasury and the funds raised at auction shall be donated to a charity to be determined by the Command Staff.
Ranks
For further enjoyment by the members, and in recognition of their efforts towards the club, the Kidd utilizes and awards the rank system used by Star Trek and recognized by STARFLEET. The Kidd uses an Experience Point system to manage rank promotions, and in judging recipients of “Of the Year” type awards. See Article VII: Experience Points and Appendix B for more information.
Grades and Titles
Enlisted:
Starfleet Marines
E-1 Crewman Recruit Private
E-2 Crewman Apprentice Private First Class
E-3 Crewman Lance Corporal
E-4 Petty Officer Third Class Corporal
E-5 Petty Officer Second Class Sergeant
E-6 Petty Officer First Class Staff Sergeant
E-7 Chief Petty Officer Gunnery Sergeant
E-8 Senior Chief Petty Officer First Sergeant or Master Sergeant
E-9 Master Chief Petty Officer Sergeant Major or Master Gunnery Sergeant
Officer:
Starfleet Marines
O-0 Ensign Juniot Grade Second Lieutenan (lower half)
O-1 Ensign Second Lieutenant
O-2 Lieutenant Junior Grade First Lieutenant
O-3 Lieutenant Marine Captain
O-4 Lieutenant Commander Major
O-5 Commander Lieutenant Colonel
O-6 Captain * Colonel*
O-7 Fleet Captain * Brigadier *
O-8 Commodore * Brigadier General *
O-9 Rear Admiral * Major General *
O-10 Vice Admiral * Lieutenant General *
O-11 Admiral * General *
* O-6 can only be awarded by the Regional Coordinator. Grades above O-5 can only be awarded by STARFLEET’s Executive Committee.
Rights of the Crew Member
Each crew member has certain rights designed to protect him. In no way does this listing of rights limit the legal rights of the individual. These rights include but are not limited to:
There shall be three types of membership, these being International, Cadet and Honorary. Each is described below:
- International:
International members are those who have paid their dues to both STARFLEET and the Kidd and have their STARFLEET membership linked to the ISS Kidd. They have the right to seek any office within the Ship; they may also seek office in any of the STARFLEET Auxiliary Departments in which they are members. They also have local and International voting privileges, and may participate in the Ship’s business within the level of their rank and seniority. - Cadet: Cadet Members (“Cadets”) are any members of the Starship Kidd who are under the age of 18. Cadets have all the rights and privileges.
- Honorary: Membership may be awarded by the Command Staff, to anyone deemed fit. A period of time for which the honorary membership is awarded may be specified from a single year up to and including a lifetime honorary membership. Those who are awarded honorary membership shall be exempt from the payment of dues for the duration of the term of honorary membership. Honorary members have all the rights granted to Local members, with the exception of not being able to hold a position of authority aboard the Kidd and having no voting rights in Ship matters. Honorary membership is automatically granted to the current STARFLEET Region Three Coordinator. An honorary member may become an International or Local member at any time, by paying the appropriate dues, but is in no way required to do so.
Liability of Members
Fiscal Liability
No Officer, member or affiliated person or organization shall be personally liable for any bills or obligations of the Ship, past or present, except for the payment of personal membership dues.
Likewise, no Officer or member of the Ship shall dispense monies, sign contracts, fiscally bind the Ship or her Crew, or otherwise indebt the Ship, her Officers and/or crew without the express written consent of the Command Staff, except as noted in, Article V, Section 5.01 (e), “Accountability”.
Ship’s Records
No member shall obtain for private use, nor cause to be released, the membership lists of the Ship’s complement, nor shall any member use the Ship’s name nor its logo for any personal gain.
Dissolution
In the event the Ship decides to disband, all mailing lists of the Ship’s complement shall be destroyed, and all property invested in the Ship sold at auction to the Ship’s active members. After all Ship’s debts have been paid, any remaining monies from the Ship’s Treasury and the funds raised at auction shall be donated to a charity to be determined by the Command Staff.
Ranks
For further enjoyment by the members, and in recognition of their efforts towards the club, the Kidd utilizes and awards the rank system used by Star Trek and recognized by STARFLEET. The Kidd uses an Experience Point system to manage rank promotions, and in judging recipients of “Of the Year” type awards. See Article VII: Experience Points and Appendix B for more information.
Grades and Titles
Enlisted:
Starfleet Marines
E-1 Crewman Recruit Private
E-2 Crewman Apprentice Private First Class
E-3 Crewman Lance Corporal
E-4 Petty Officer Third Class Corporal
E-5 Petty Officer Second Class Sergeant
E-6 Petty Officer First Class Staff Sergeant
E-7 Chief Petty Officer Gunnery Sergeant
E-8 Senior Chief Petty Officer First Sergeant or Master Sergeant
E-9 Master Chief Petty Officer Sergeant Major or Master Gunnery Sergeant
Officer:
Starfleet Marines
O-0 Ensign Juniot Grade Second Lieutenan (lower half)
O-1 Ensign Second Lieutenant
O-2 Lieutenant Junior Grade First Lieutenant
O-3 Lieutenant Marine Captain
O-4 Lieutenant Commander Major
O-5 Commander Lieutenant Colonel
O-6 Captain * Colonel*
O-7 Fleet Captain * Brigadier *
O-8 Commodore * Brigadier General *
O-9 Rear Admiral * Major General *
O-10 Vice Admiral * Lieutenant General *
O-11 Admiral * General *
* O-6 can only be awarded by the Regional Coordinator. Grades above O-5 can only be awarded by STARFLEET’s Executive Committee.
Rights of the Crew Member
Each crew member has certain rights designed to protect him. In no way does this listing of rights limit the legal rights of the individual. These rights include but are not limited to:
- The right to choose his level of involvement in whatever department or division he chooses.
- The right of access to pertinent (non-private) club records, and to request an accounting of club funds.
- The right to privacy. The ship will not publish member’s contact information. (For administrative purposes, the command staff should have members' address and phone number.)
- Club rosters, phone numbers and/or addresses are not to be given or sold to any outside agency or person for any reason. This rule is binding for all crew members
- The right of free expression. Please note that this right does not allow any member to make disparaging or offensive remarks to or about any other crew member.
- The right to petition the Command Staff for a hearing.
- The right to appeal any disciplinary action.
- The right to bring complaint against the actions of any other crew member.
