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| − | [http://beachbash.chaouwempire.org/ Beach Bash] <br>
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| − | [http://www.chaouwempire.org/ Cha'ouw Empire] <br>
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| − | [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cha%27ouw_Empire Cha'ouw Empire wikipedia entry] <br>
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| − | [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trekdom Trekdom wikipedia entry] <br>
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| − | [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Memory_Alpha Memory Alpha wikipedia entry] <br>
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| − | == INTRODUCTION ==
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| − | WELCOME LETTER FROM MFI FOUNDER<br><br>
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| − | Dear MFI Member,
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| − | Maquis Forces International (MFI) is an alliance of Maquis clubs and individuals around the world <font color="red">joined for the purposes of </font color="red">free exchange of ideas, information, and friendship. Like our fictional counterparts on Star Trek® who went renegade from Starfleet, most of our membership left established fandom organizations in search of a better banner to fly under. Our chapters left such organizations feeling dissatisfied and not<font color="red"> altogether </font color="red">comfortable with the politics and infighting that plague many fan organizations. MFI is much different. Being Maquis gives us the freedom to act and play as we choose without an organization dictating how we run our chapters and eliminates the need for politics. MFI is a breed apart from the standard cookie cutter Star Trek® organization in that we are here for fellowship and fun rather than politics and money. This handbook has been prepared to familiarize<font color="red"> you </font color="red">with the largest Maquis oriented Star Trek organization on the planet, Maquis Forces International.
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| − | Our organization is<font color="red"> guided by </font color="red">a Coordinator Council, the cornerstone for an alliance of decentralized chapters across the world. The Council oversees the Zone Coordinators, who in turn oversee the individual chapters. Although this may seem like a "chain of command", the Council and the Zone Coordinators are merely for guidance and cohesion. Chapters can take what they desire or nothing at all from them. Minimal requirements for chapters are that they stay true to the standards of conduct set by the membership and to have fun being Maquis. Like the "real" Maquis on Star Trek®, Maquis chapters are independent of each other, but bound by a common goal. <font color="red">Our mission is</font color="red"> not as lofty as the freedom of the colonies of the Demilitarized Zone, ours is more down to earth, literally. Our goal is to have<font color="red"> fun and, in so doing, spread</font color="red"> fellowship and friendship to all Maquis and other Star Trek® fan clubs. <font color="red">Ultimately, the most important person in MFI will be the individual member. </font color="red">
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| − | Being a member of MFI means that you want to have more fun than all else. This handbook has been formatted to better your fun by explaining what it means to be in MFI and <font color="red">outlining </font color="red">the responsibilities and benefits of membership. So peruse this handbook at your<font color="red"> leisure, hopefully by the end you will better understand our vision of what an MFI member is. Then we </font color="red">can do what all fans truly want, TO HAVE FUN.
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| − | FADM Gary Davis
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| − | Maquis Forces International Founder
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| − | == CHAPTER ONE - YOU AND MFI ==
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| − | === INTRODUCTION ===
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| − | Welcome to the Maquis Forces International (MFI). This club is dedicated to the pursuit of the Star Trek hobby through individual and family activities. Through our local and virtual (electronic and correspondence) chapters we seek to enjoy our hobby through in a variety of activities from exchanging Trek information with fellow members, to writing Trek stories talking about Trek and club matters via the internet, attending our annual conference, and interacting with other Trek fan.
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| − | If you are a new member, or even perhaps a renewing member, you may have questions on how this organization operates, who is in charge, where you go for information and assistance, and how can you have FUN here? This handbook along with the MFI Constitution provides answers to these questions. Let's answer these nagging questions now so you can finish reading your membership materials and get out there and have some FUN!
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| − | You probably joined MFI in one of three ways: you picked up an application at either a Trek convention or other activity, you got MFI's address via the website or a fan directory, or you heard about us by word of mouth. You may or may not have gotten additional information about MFI. Maybe the display or the appearance of the application appealed to you so you decided to join. Other than what is on the application you really don't know very much about MFI. Now that you have filled out the official application, got have your name listed on the website and received this handbook you are probably wondering what you have gotten yourself into.
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| − | === MEMBERSHIP OPTIONS ===
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| − | Membership in MFI is simple, you are a part of the largest Maquis fan club on the planet, privy to access to the members’ site, listserv, and any an all material published by MFI HQ for as long as you remain a member. Membership will mean different things to different people. Involvement in the international organization can be as simple as filling out a membership application and being listed on the web site, or actively participating in the decision-making that shapes MFI as a whole. As long as members remain true to the concept of IDIC and the foundation of understanding and tolerance of individuals and their rights and opinions, they are members of MFI.
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| − | === MEMBERSHIP RIGHTS DUTIES, AND RESPONSIBILITIES ===
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| − | When you joined MFI you received certain rights. You now have the RIGHT TO:
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| − | *1. Select and change your membership option at any time.
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| − | *2. Join the chapter of your choice.
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| − | *3. Transfer from one chapter to another at any time.
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| − | *4. Chose the amount of your MFI participation at any organizational level.
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| − | *5. Participate in any MFI program, department, or activity.
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| − | *6. Be a part of the voting processes in Chapter (if available), Zone, and International Elections.
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| − | *7. Apply or run for any Zone and International positions (appointed or elected) for which you are qualified.
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| − | *8. Receive prompt and courteous responses to your inquires, suggestions, and comments from any officer at any administrative level of MFI.
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| − | *9. You may bring any problem, concern, or suggestion to the Coordinator Council and staff, Zone Coordinator, Chapter Chairperson and
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| − | *10.. Voice your opinion at any MFI organizational level without fear of reprisal.
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| − | *11. Hear, question, and investigate all sides of an issue being discussed and debated within MFI.
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| − | *12. Talk with any MFI member about any MFI activity, program, or policy by any communication means within the bounds of common decency and propriety.
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| − | *13. Due process.
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| − | *14. Appeal any judgmental or disciplinary actions within MFI.
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| − | *15. Be informed of all MFI policies in a timely manner.
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| − | *16. Terminate your membership at any time.
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| − | *17. Join or affiliate with any other fan clubs.
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| − | *18. HAVE FUN AND ENJOY YOUR TREK HOBBY TO THE FULLEST OF YOUR ABILITY!!!
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| − | With your membership comes certain duties and responsibilities:
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| − | *1. To practice the concept of IDIC (Infinite Diversity in Infinite Combinations) at all times.
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| − | *2. Do not lie, cheat, steal or tolerate those who would.
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| − | *3. To live up to the standards set by your chapter, zone, and MFI.
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| − | *4. To seek the truth, whatever and wherever it may be.
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| − | *5. To respect and listen to other opinions.
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| − | *6. To carry out your duties of your position whether it be as a general member and/or club, zone, or international officer to the best of your ability.
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| − | *7. To offer only constructive criticism and feedback.
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| − | *8. To not participate in character assassination of another.
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| − | *9. To be unbiased in judgmental matters.
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| − | *10. To help solve problems not create them.
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| − | *11. To respect the rights of all MFI members.
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| − | *12. To take and accept responsibility for your actions, feelings, beliefs, and attitudes.
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| − | === RANK AND ADVANCEMENT WITHIN MFI ===
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