PROMOTING AND PROMOTIONS
by Ri'Par
I've personally heard it said with my own ears that it's difficult to
get promoted in KAG. I don't think that's the case. I think promotions
ARE well earned though. Many other clubs promote very easily and with
different methods. Some promote by length of service, who you know,or
even by taking a test on your Trek knowledge as one Federation club
does.
If
KAG promoted by Trek knowledge then most of us would be Admirals!
Instead KAG promotes for participation and achievement. The specifics
of what is required for a certain rank can be found in the KAG handbook
at http://www.kag.org/handbook/.
Here's the trick though. For promotions to happen,KAG has to know about
you. Promoting yourself,your ship,and KAG will turn into promotions in
rank.
If you're an extremely active warrior but never post AER's, speak up on
the club lists, communicate with your ship commander,
quadrant commander, or fleet commander, or just brag about yourself in
general then you may get overlooked. We are Klingon! We pound our
chests proudly and say "Look at what we did!" Klingons brag! Staying in
the face of KAG keeps you in the minds of KAG and therefore your
achievements won't be missed or forgotten.
Promoting yourself well also helps the club by bringing in new
members. It can get your boot in the door for other opportunities such
as TV and newspaper interviews or invitations to other events. Pretty
soon you may find yourself sought after by your local con, bookstore,
blood bank, or any number of charities because you spread word of
yourself and KAG well. Promotions also reflect scope of service so the
larger you and your ship's service extends the higher in rank you will
become. However, some warriors don't care about rank. They simply wish
to be known by their name, no fancy honorifics or house names. That's
fine too but promoting yourself and the club will still bring expansion
and new blood that keeps KAG fresh and alive.
Commander Ri'Par
sutai-bortaS
<[email protected]>
IKV Bayou Serpent commander
Cold Terror Fleet XO
Ship's brewer
www.ikvbayouserpent.org
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