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CDF | Policies / Octagon - Q&A
« Last post by AFAdm Jenner on August 01, 2011, 05:41:26 PM »Any questions about the Octagon or it's Chain of Succession, ask them here.
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CDF | Policies / Board of Directors - Q&A
« Last post by AFAdm Jenner on August 01, 2011, 05:40:58 PM »Any questions about the Board of Directors or it's Chain of Succession, ask them here.
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CDF | Policies / Board of Directors (Chain of Succession)
« Last post by AFAdm Jenner on August 01, 2011, 05:31:02 PM »Board of Directors - Chain of Succession | Effective: 01AUG2011 | Revised: 01AUG2011
The Board of Directors (BoD) is the independent, legal, governing body of the Colonial Defense Forces Corporation.
The BoD consists of 4 members and is self selecting.
Positions;
Executive Director (Executive Authority)
Director (Secretary)
Director (Operations)
Director (Communications)
Any member of the BoD in good standing is empowered to name their own successor, which must be confirmed by majority vote of the remaining Board members.
If the departing members nominations are voted down three(3) times, all remaining BoD members shall advance one position and it shall fall to the remaining BoD members to select the replacement for the now open position.
If any member of the Board is not in good standing or is being removed for cause, all remaining members of the board shall advance one position. The departing member shall have one(1) nomination for the now open position. If that nomination is voted down, it shall fall to the remaining BoD members to select the replacement for the now open position.
Notes;
The Board of Directors is separate from the Octagon. The Octagon is the "fandom" leadership of the Colonial Defense Forces, the BoD is the real world "legal" leadership of the Colonial Defense Forces Corporation.
Inclusion in the Octagon, does not automatically convey inclusion in the BoD or vice versa.
The Board of Directors (BoD) is the independent, legal, governing body of the Colonial Defense Forces Corporation.
The BoD consists of 4 members and is self selecting.
Positions;
Executive Director (Executive Authority)
Director (Secretary)
Director (Operations)
Director (Communications)
Any member of the BoD in good standing is empowered to name their own successor, which must be confirmed by majority vote of the remaining Board members.
If the departing members nominations are voted down three(3) times, all remaining BoD members shall advance one position and it shall fall to the remaining BoD members to select the replacement for the now open position.
If any member of the Board is not in good standing or is being removed for cause, all remaining members of the board shall advance one position. The departing member shall have one(1) nomination for the now open position. If that nomination is voted down, it shall fall to the remaining BoD members to select the replacement for the now open position.
Notes;
The Board of Directors is separate from the Octagon. The Octagon is the "fandom" leadership of the Colonial Defense Forces, the BoD is the real world "legal" leadership of the Colonial Defense Forces Corporation.
Inclusion in the Octagon, does not automatically convey inclusion in the BoD or vice versa.
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CDF | Policies / Octagon / Chain of Command/Succession
« Last post by AFAdm Jenner on August 01, 2011, 05:04:08 PM »Octagon - Chain of Command (Succession) | Effective: 01AUG2011 | Revised: 01AUG2011
Positions/Duties;
1) Fleet Command:
Oversight of all activities
Signing of Treaties/Alliances
Forging Mutual agreements with other organizations
Helping where needed
2) Fleet Operations:
Maintain & update website for accuracy
Launch/Decommission chapters/fleets
Assist in writing manuals/tests
3) Fleet Communications:
Communicate promotions/awards to members/chapters
Make sure all contact info is current
Maintain rosters
Track chapter/fleet members/counts
4) Fleet CAG:
Tracks all "Equipment"
Issue/track tail numbers
Issue/track squadron/detachment numbers/names
Issue/track all vessel names/numbers
5) Member Services:
Assists members in locating info related to their membership
(CFA's, chapter names/co's/emails)
Directs members to the proper sources for information.
6) Commandant Colonial Marines:
Tracks and commands all things Marine.
7) Colonial Academy:
Training
Issues/grades exams
Assists Ops in developing training manuals/exams
Issues certificates for passing exams
8) Fleet Recruitment: (exact name subject to revision)
Public Relations
Assist chapters with recruitment ideas, flyer designs, information
All departments subject to other duties as developed and required.
Chain of Succession;
When a position is retired from, all positions below it move up one position.
If a member is unable to assume the higher post he or she would qualify for, they will retain their present position with all the rights, privileges and responsibilities thereof, with no change in their succession position or status.
Nominations will be accepted from the Fleet Commanders, either collectively or individually, for the now open lowest position. The final determination will made by remaining members of the octagon by simple majority vote. Fleet Commanders are recommended to use popular vote for determining nominations, but are not required to do so.
Positions/Duties;
1) Fleet Command:
Oversight of all activities
Signing of Treaties/Alliances
Forging Mutual agreements with other organizations
Helping where needed
2) Fleet Operations:
Maintain & update website for accuracy
Launch/Decommission chapters/fleets
Assist in writing manuals/tests
3) Fleet Communications:
Communicate promotions/awards to members/chapters
Make sure all contact info is current
Maintain rosters
Track chapter/fleet members/counts
4) Fleet CAG:
Tracks all "Equipment"
Issue/track tail numbers
Issue/track squadron/detachment numbers/names
Issue/track all vessel names/numbers
5) Member Services:
Assists members in locating info related to their membership
(CFA's, chapter names/co's/emails)
Directs members to the proper sources for information.
6) Commandant Colonial Marines:
Tracks and commands all things Marine.
7) Colonial Academy:
Training
Issues/grades exams
Assists Ops in developing training manuals/exams
Issues certificates for passing exams
8) Fleet Recruitment: (exact name subject to revision)
Public Relations
Assist chapters with recruitment ideas, flyer designs, information
All departments subject to other duties as developed and required.
Chain of Succession;
When a position is retired from, all positions below it move up one position.
If a member is unable to assume the higher post he or she would qualify for, they will retain their present position with all the rights, privileges and responsibilities thereof, with no change in their succession position or status.
Nominations will be accepted from the Fleet Commanders, either collectively or individually, for the now open lowest position. The final determination will made by remaining members of the octagon by simple majority vote. Fleet Commanders are recommended to use popular vote for determining nominations, but are not required to do so.
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Memorial Hallway / Re: Dennis Farnham ( My Adpoted Farther)
« Last post by Colonel A.D. Mitchelson on August 01, 2011, 03:42:59 AM »SO SAY WE ALL
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Memorial Hallway / Re: Dennis Farnham ( My Adpoted Farther)
« Last post by CDR. Hohensee on July 27, 2011, 06:20:46 PM »Commander, my sympathy towards you and your family from mine.... I know how hard it is to loose family members.
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Memorial Hallway / Re: Dennis Farnham ( My Adpoted Farther)
« Last post by AFAdm Jenner on July 27, 2011, 04:26:37 PM »Thoughts and sympathies go out to you, your family and your crew in their moment of grief.
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Memorial Hallway / Re: Dennis Farnham ( My Adpoted Farther)
« Last post by RADM Ron Dawley on July 27, 2011, 03:16:40 PM »Commander James, Although no words can really help to ease the your loss , just know that you all are very close in every thought and prayer. RIP Dennis George Farnham.
for a fellow veteran! So Say We All!
for a fellow veteran! So Say We All!29
Memorial Hallway / Dennis Farnham ( My Adpoted Farther)
« Last post by Daryl James on July 27, 2011, 01:30:36 PM »Dennis George Farnham, 67, passed away in Bozeman on July 16, 2011. He was born June 11, 1944 in National City, California, to Charles Richard and Marie (Boziger) Farnham.
Dennis attended San Diego City College, the FBI Academy, and later retired from the Los Angeles Police Department. He served in the US Air Force during the Vietnam War. Dennis married Kathleen Hagan in Winterhaven, California on April 17, 1966. He was a member of the Optimist Club, the Santa Clarita Chamber of Commerce, Explorer Scouts (LAPD), the Masons, and the Shriner's. Dennis lived life to the fullest. There wasn't anything in life that he wouldn't try once.
Dennis is survived by his wife, Kathy, of Gallatin Gateway; daughters, Shawn (Steve) Box, and Sheri Farnham; and five grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents.
Visitation at Dokken-Nelson Sunset Chapel will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, July 22. A Sunset Service will be held at 8 p.m. Saturday, July 23, at the Bozeman Pond Pavilion (west of the Mall). A service for Dennis will be held on Wednesday, July 27, 2011 at Eternal Valley Memorial Park & Mortuary at 6:00 p.m.
Rest now dad,,, your work is done here you have earned it. I love you and miss you so much already
I will never forget what you have shown me in life!
Dennis attended San Diego City College, the FBI Academy, and later retired from the Los Angeles Police Department. He served in the US Air Force during the Vietnam War. Dennis married Kathleen Hagan in Winterhaven, California on April 17, 1966. He was a member of the Optimist Club, the Santa Clarita Chamber of Commerce, Explorer Scouts (LAPD), the Masons, and the Shriner's. Dennis lived life to the fullest. There wasn't anything in life that he wouldn't try once.
Dennis is survived by his wife, Kathy, of Gallatin Gateway; daughters, Shawn (Steve) Box, and Sheri Farnham; and five grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents.
Visitation at Dokken-Nelson Sunset Chapel will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, July 22. A Sunset Service will be held at 8 p.m. Saturday, July 23, at the Bozeman Pond Pavilion (west of the Mall). A service for Dennis will be held on Wednesday, July 27, 2011 at Eternal Valley Memorial Park & Mortuary at 6:00 p.m.
Rest now dad,,, your work is done here you have earned it. I love you and miss you so much already
I will never forget what you have shown me in life!30
CDF | Policies / Promotion Policy
« Last post by AFAdm Jenner on July 22, 2011, 08:44:22 PM »Promotion Policy | Effective: 01AUG2011 | Revised: 01AUG2011
The Colonial Defense Forces shall operate on a biannual(twice yearly) promotion schedule. No promotions "issued" outside of the promotion periods will be valid, unless a special circumstance has been deemed to exist by, and approval received from Fleet Command. The general exception to this shall be the launching of new chapters or new fleets.
General promotion guidelines:
No member shall be promoted more than one grade(rank) at a time unless a special circumstance has been deemed to exist by Fleet Command. No member shall be eligble for the next rank grade until they have been in their previous grade for the minimum time in grade.
To be eligble for the ranks of Rear Admiral, Vice Admiral or Admiral the member must have effective command of 2 or more eligble vessels.
Time In Grade Requirements:
Enisgn - 6 months
Lieutenant j.g. - 12 months
Lieutenant - 12 months
Captain - 12 months
Major - 12 months
Colonel - 12 months
Commander - 18 months
Rear Admiral - 18 months
Vice Admiral - 18 months
Authorized promoters:
Board of Directors (Special Circumstance)
Fleet Command (Octagon)
Fleet CO
Chapter CO
Promotion periods:
Promotion periods shall be the last week of January, and the last week of July.
(All promotions must be submitted to Fleet Command no later than the 1st of the month in which the promotion period occurs. No promotions submitted after the 1st of the month in which the promotion period occurs will be issued for that promotion period.)
Fleet level promotions:
All promotions for ranks of Commander or higher shall only be issued by Fleet Command.
Chapter level promotions:
Chapter CO's are permitted to promote members of their own chapter only, up to the rank of Colonel.
(All promotions must be submitted to Fleet Command prior to the 1st of the month in which the promotion period occurs, regardless of the rank of the promotion. All promotions up to the rank of Colonel will be summarily issued, assuming all other guidelines are met.)
Notes;
Meeting the promotion requirements does not guaruntee promotion.
If a member satisfies the promotion requirements prior to a promotion period, the member must still wait for the next promotion period to be promoted.
The Colonial Defense Forces shall operate on a biannual(twice yearly) promotion schedule. No promotions "issued" outside of the promotion periods will be valid, unless a special circumstance has been deemed to exist by, and approval received from Fleet Command. The general exception to this shall be the launching of new chapters or new fleets.
General promotion guidelines:
No member shall be promoted more than one grade(rank) at a time unless a special circumstance has been deemed to exist by Fleet Command. No member shall be eligble for the next rank grade until they have been in their previous grade for the minimum time in grade.
To be eligble for the ranks of Rear Admiral, Vice Admiral or Admiral the member must have effective command of 2 or more eligble vessels.
Time In Grade Requirements:
Enisgn - 6 months
Lieutenant j.g. - 12 months
Lieutenant - 12 months
Captain - 12 months
Major - 12 months
Colonel - 12 months
Commander - 18 months
Rear Admiral - 18 months
Vice Admiral - 18 months
Authorized promoters:
Board of Directors (Special Circumstance)
Fleet Command (Octagon)
Fleet CO
Chapter CO
Promotion periods:
Promotion periods shall be the last week of January, and the last week of July.
(All promotions must be submitted to Fleet Command no later than the 1st of the month in which the promotion period occurs. No promotions submitted after the 1st of the month in which the promotion period occurs will be issued for that promotion period.)
Fleet level promotions:
All promotions for ranks of Commander or higher shall only be issued by Fleet Command.
Chapter level promotions:
Chapter CO's are permitted to promote members of their own chapter only, up to the rank of Colonel.
(All promotions must be submitted to Fleet Command prior to the 1st of the month in which the promotion period occurs, regardless of the rank of the promotion. All promotions up to the rank of Colonel will be summarily issued, assuming all other guidelines are met.)
Notes;
Meeting the promotion requirements does not guaruntee promotion.
If a member satisfies the promotion requirements prior to a promotion period, the member must still wait for the next promotion period to be promoted.