Officers Needed!

Officers Are People Whose Team Wants to Follow Them

• Officers set the tone and the standard of behavior for the guild as a whole, as well as for the current activity.
• Each of our guild officers is in charge of a certain area of guild activities.  The first and primary goal is that these activities be fun.  So the officer must approach leadership remembering that this is a game – something we do for enjoyment, not a grueling, exhausting grind.
• Officers must have their accounts secured by an Authenticator, for what I hope are obvious reasons to everyone.

Special Tasks of Officers

• Select your goals from the Guild Achievements pane, choosing those not yet accomplished by the guild. 
• Get approval for the activity and date from the High Chieftain, Farseer or Warbringer.
• Always have plans ahead of time but have a back-up plan, as sometimes you will need to be flexible due to player availability.
• Recruit your team from within the guild. 
• Make sure the person is prepared for the task when you invite them, so there will be no need to kick anyone at the last minute.  We do not kick our guildies!
• Prepare for the activity and have a strategy in mind.  If the activity is new to you, do your homework on the Internet.
• Set a date and a time on the calendar for the activity, and send calendar invites.

Clear Communication

• Share your strategy with the team a few days ahead of time.  This way, people can have time to learn, to ask questions or to make suggestions based on their own experience.  You can share information through in-game mail or via posts on the blog if needed.
• Assign each person to a specific task, and make sure they are clear on what you want them to do.
• Be flexible, and adjust your plan if it’s not working.
• Be approachable, listen to team members and don't take requests or comments personally.
• Discuss activity-related issues or strategy changes in a mature manner.

Your Team Members’ Expectations

• They expect to make progress against the goal.
• They expect to have a good time, in a positive social atmosphere.
• They expect to have a sense of accomplishment and excitement.
• They expect to feel like valued, important members of the guild.

Strong, positive leaders, who are willing to work hard to become the kind of leader others want to follow, are vital to the growth of our guild.  We need you!  Speak to a Senior Officer today about joining Officer Ranks!

New Guild Rank: Centurion!!

In order to aid and assist the Officers, Elders, and Warbringers in their clandestine operations, a new rank has been added. Existing Rep and RDP rules have been modified, and the official entry has been posted here! 

Below is the Rank description taken from our Official Rep and Rank page.  Read on, comrades!

Centurion (Appointed by the High Chieftain):

   The First of the appointed Officer ranks, the Centurions are those who have exemplified themselves in the eyes of the elders and of the High Chieftain.  Particularly, Centurions have demonstrated not only a passion for combat, but clear and effective leadership skills.  They regularly organize war parties and run operations and campaigns.  They keep in close communication with the Warbringers as well as the Clan Elders, and have proven ability to inspire and command!

Vent Drive!!

Greetings, comrades of the Rising Sun!


One of the greatest assets that our clan possesses is the Guild Bought and Owned Ventrilo account!  Here, we can converse in real time, share experiences, jokes and stories, and of course, coordinate our attacks on our enemies with the utmost speed and efficiency!


The time has come for all members to step up and ensure that our Vent stays active.  For how long will depend on the total contributions we are able to generate.  It could be for 3 months, 6 months, a year, or even 3 years!


Please look to the sidebar and find the Donate button for our Vent fund.  No amount you contribute is too little, so give what you can!  ---->


Of course, I don't expect your contributions for nothing, so for the first time, there will be some added perks for your contributions!


Firstly, everyone who contributes to the vent fund, no matter the size of the contribution, will receive a one time payment of 100g from the Guild Vault!


Secondly, there will be fabulous prizes available to win through a Guild Lottery!  Eligibility will be determined by a set amount of donation!  Each donation of a set amount will enter a random number for you for that particular prize!  You are welcome to donate as many times as you wish for a particular prize!  A Guild Lottery on January 31, 2011 will determine the winners of each prize!  


And without further ado, here is the list of prizes!

1. Every $2 donation enters a number for you in a drawing for:  

A Blizzard Authenticator!  Protect your account from despicable hackery with this marvel of online security technology!  A total of 3 Authenticators will be available to win, and shipped to the winners at no cost!  Winners of these coveted items will also win an additional 200g!

     

     2.  Every $4 donation will enter you to win:

An Epic Character Airbrush T!  That's right!  This hand crafted depiction of your avatar comes artfully rendered by the High Chieftain himself!  Shirts come in all sizes, and images can be painted on the front or back!  Own a unique and awe-inspiring shirt unavailable anywhere else!  There will be 2 Epic Character T's available to win!  Winners will also receive an additional 300g!

     3.  Every $5 donation will enter you to win:

An Official Blizzcon 2010 Dethling!  This tiny version of the Destroyer himself comes to you unopened in the original packaging!  Own a piece of Blizzard History!  There is only one Dethling available to win, so donate today, and donate often!  One lucky winner will also receive an additional 500g from the Vault!

So there you have it!  Starting today, all donations will be logged and tracked!  Click on the Donate button under the Vent fund to get started!  Go forth to Victory!!

~Ogami, High Chieftain of the Shades of the Rising Sun

**Additional Rules and Regs:**

• All contributors should send an email to the High Chieftain with their character's name, guild rank, and class to OgamiGoro@yahoo.com.  Included in the email should be to which prize the random numbers will be assigned.  This will help in tracking and awarding lottery numbers and prizes, as well as allow large donations to count to win multiple prizes.  For example:  If Champion Tulkhas were to donate $10 to the Vent Fund, the donation could be divided into: 5 entries to win an Authenticator, 3 Entries for an Authenticator and 1 entry for the Epic T, or 2 entries to win a Dethling, etc.  A simple email stating which prizes you're gunning for will assure you get the chance you wish!
• The Vent Drive is open to everyone, regardless of guild rank or financial standing!  Donations to the Guild Vent Fund are done through PayPal, and requires a credit card.  If you don't have a credit card, an alternate means of donating will be available for the duration of the Vent Drive.  Those who lack funds and/or a credit card may instead donate gold to the guild vault.  Every 500g donated will equal $1 to be donated by the High Chieftain on the character's behalf.  Those who wish to participate in this alternative means of donation must first get approval from the High Chieftain.  Approval can be obtained by sending an email to the High Chieftain at: OgamiGoro@yahoo.com.  Please include your character's name, guild rank and class, as well as the reason why you should be considered for alternative donations.  Characters may participate in either traditional donations through PayPal, or alternative gold donations.  No Double Dipping!