Ship's Articles -- Table of Contents
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.
The following General Orders apply to all members of the ISS Kidd.
General Order One: Have Fun
The purpose of the ISS Kidd is fun. We are not a paramilitary organization, but a club for the mutual enjoyment of the things our members have in common – an enthusiasm and appreciation of and for Star Trek. The interest of Star Trek fans is varied and diverse; costuming, language, music, weapons, charities, craft-making, role-playing, cuisine, and simple camaraderie are some of the many areas of interest that members may share.
There is no right way to have fun on the Kidd. While a lot of hard work sometimes goes what we do for ourselves and for others, the overall purpose of the club is fun. Simply stated, if you’re not having a good time, you’re not doing it right. The Starship Kidd is primarily a social group.
General Order Two: No Live Weapons
Obey local weapons restrictions. With regard to weapons (real or replica, blade or firearm, sharp or blunt), obey the laws of the land, and the rules of the convention or other event. Unsafe or irresponsible behavior with weapons is a violation of the Ship’s rules.
Concealed Carry means no one can tell you are armed. If it is legal for you to do so, and if you so desire, the ISS Kidd respects and appreciates your Second Amendment right to carry.
At no time is an actual firearm appropriate to openly carry in a Star Trek uniform.
General Order Three: Do Not Embarrass STARFLEET or the Starship Kidd
Members should not behave in a manner that dishonors or misrepresents our club. Don’t speak on behalf of (or misrepresent) more than your authority. Don’t commit crimes while in uniform. (Hey! Just don’t commit crimes, period.) Violating the law in the name of, or under the colors of, the ISS Kidd or STARFLEET, the International Star Trek Fan Association, Inc., is an embarrassment to the Ship and can result in your membership on the Kidd being terminated.
Perhaps the most important aspect of this rule is how you deal with other people. Either individually or as a group, either in STARFLEET or out, bigotry is unacceptable. We are of course fallible and capable of mistakes of judgment. But an unapologetic pattern of Racism, Sexism, or Bigotry of any kind, either online or in real life is Embarrassing to the ISS Kidd, at the least, and may be grounds for expulsion. While people are free to believe what they wish (even if you think it’s wrong!), members need to always remember that they should always treat other members as equals and should not allow personal prejudices to influence their attitudes towards others (in the club or non-members.
The purpose of the ISS Kidd is fun. We are not a paramilitary organization, but a club for the mutual enjoyment of the things our members have in common – an enthusiasm and appreciation of and for Star Trek. The interest of Star Trek fans is varied and diverse; costuming, language, music, weapons, charities, craft-making, role-playing, cuisine, and simple camaraderie are some of the many areas of interest that members may share.
There is no right way to have fun on the Kidd. While a lot of hard work sometimes goes what we do for ourselves and for others, the overall purpose of the club is fun. Simply stated, if you’re not having a good time, you’re not doing it right. The Starship Kidd is primarily a social group.
General Order Two: No Live Weapons
Obey local weapons restrictions. With regard to weapons (real or replica, blade or firearm, sharp or blunt), obey the laws of the land, and the rules of the convention or other event. Unsafe or irresponsible behavior with weapons is a violation of the Ship’s rules.
Concealed Carry means no one can tell you are armed. If it is legal for you to do so, and if you so desire, the ISS Kidd respects and appreciates your Second Amendment right to carry.
At no time is an actual firearm appropriate to openly carry in a Star Trek uniform.
General Order Three: Do Not Embarrass STARFLEET or the Starship Kidd
Members should not behave in a manner that dishonors or misrepresents our club. Don’t speak on behalf of (or misrepresent) more than your authority. Don’t commit crimes while in uniform. (Hey! Just don’t commit crimes, period.) Violating the law in the name of, or under the colors of, the ISS Kidd or STARFLEET, the International Star Trek Fan Association, Inc., is an embarrassment to the Ship and can result in your membership on the Kidd being terminated.
Perhaps the most important aspect of this rule is how you deal with other people. Either individually or as a group, either in STARFLEET or out, bigotry is unacceptable. We are of course fallible and capable of mistakes of judgment. But an unapologetic pattern of Racism, Sexism, or Bigotry of any kind, either online or in real life is Embarrassing to the ISS Kidd, at the least, and may be grounds for expulsion. While people are free to believe what they wish (even if you think it’s wrong!), members need to always remember that they should always treat other members as equals and should not allow personal prejudices to influence their attitudes towards others (in the club or non-members.