The Helden Hall is being established for the purpose of promoting the lawful goals of its membership as it may, from time to time, determined to be of mutual benefit. And for the enjoyment of our members.

Statement of Governing
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Democratic:
Decisions are made by majority vote with the Chairman breaking all ties and controlling the agenda for issues to be brought before a vote. Decisions of house policy in regards to the rules and physical nature of the house are made by majority vote of the Officers with the Chairman breaking all ties and controlling the agenda for issues to be brought before a vote. In cases of dispute, the Chairman's decision is final.

Terms of Office
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The office of Chairman is established for life. Further, the designated heir of the Chairman is empowerd to take his/her place upon the death or retirement of the Chairman.
Unfilled positions are appointed by the Chairman. An unfilled Chairman position will be immediately assumed by the Secretary. If the Secretary is unble to fulfill the position, the Co-Chairman will assume the Chairman position.

The other offices Secretary, Treasurer and the Co-positions will be appointed by the Chairman. The length of term will be until the officer appointed leaves the house or does not wish to be an officer any longer, or is terminated by the Chairman.

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Bylaws
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Article I

Name: The name of this officially recognized House of Elanthia is Helden Hall, hereinafter referred to as the "House".


Article II

Membership Services:

The following benefits follow the guidelines as those set forth by the local government unless otherwise noted. (ref. GemStone III House System: Services)

1) Benefit of being an organization.

2) Coat of Arms

There will be a registered Coat of Arms.
(see appendix "A").

3) Storage Facility.

There will be a 40 item locker assigned to each member.

4) Workshop.

A workshop will be available to house members for doing research for fighter skills. Or to be rented to an outside wizard for use. (Lord Marc has rented our workshop)

5) Sweating Room, Ice Bath and Hot Tub.

For our members health and enjoyment.


Article IV

Membership and Dues:

1) Membership in this House is contingent on compliance with requirements specified in these bylaws.

2) Membership is restricted by minimum membership standards as set forth by the local government. (ref GemStone III House System: Membership requirements)

3) Membership is unrestricted by consideration of nationality, race, creed, life-style, size, color, sex or age.

4) Persons applying for membership must petition in writing to the Chairman a request for membership, the Chariman will record their request. When the petitioners name comes up for consideration, the Chairman will request they fill out an application and they will then become an Apprentice to the Hall. At that time, the Chairman will post the application for the current voting members. During the month of the Apprentices tenure they must attend at least 2 meetings and 2 events. If for whatever reason they cannot, they will be moved back to the following month's group of Apprentices. Voting will commence in silent voting, by sending private email on the last day of the month to the Chairman with either a yea or nay. A nay vote must also include the reason for the vote, at the Chairman's discretion petty reasons will not be accepted, and the vote will count as an abstained vote per the voter's decision. After one week or more depending on the amount of response, the Chairman will calculate the votes and notify the members and the petitioner of the outcome.

5) Persons accepted into membership must be willing to take part in the house initiation rite. Refusal to take part in this rite will be reason for the person's application to be rejected forthwith. Persons accepted into membership must be willing to take part in allocated house events. Refusal to take part in house events is reason for termination.

6) Categories of membership in this House are Lifetime member, and Founding member.

A. Lifetime Member: A member who has paid a one time sum and not required to pay quarterly dues, as outlined in section 8:Dues.

B. Founding Member: An original member who joined together with other original members to form the house, before construction began.

See Appendix B for eligability for Private rooms.

7) Initiation

A. Before induction a player must have read and agreed to the GemStone III House system.

B. Before induction a player must have read and agreed to the House bylaws set forth here.

C. Before induction of a player, the officers performing the induction will ensure that the player has read and understood the House bylaws and the GemStone III House System and is in agreement with the policies set forth in those articles.

D. At the time of induction, a player must take part in an initiation rite given by the Officers of the house.

8) Termination

A. The Chairman may terminate a membership for failure to meet membership requirements as stated above, provided the member was offered an opportunity to have a hearing if requested at which the member was permitted to defend against the termination.

1. Hearing to consist of the Chairman, all officers and those members that can attend.

2. Before a hearing is conducted a mailing to all members will be made with minimum of one week notice.

B. If terminated, a member may be allowed to rejoin by the Chairman after demonstrating eligibility for membership, and being voted in by current membership as per house rules.

8) Dues

A. An initial membership offering as stipulated by the local government (currently 25,000 silvers) this applies to all members. (ref. GemStone III House System: Membership requirements)

Article V

Contributions:

1) Membership contributions to GENERAL FUNDS and ENDOWMENT will be considered donations to the House.

Purpose of GENERAL FUNDS and ENDOWMENT: The General Funds can be drawn upon by the Treasurer for House expenses, House entertainment (parties), loans, etc.
The Endowment can never be drawn on, but continues to grow in size. Its purpose is to accrue interest which is deposited into the General Funds.

2) Members are not required to contribute to GENERAL FUNDS or ENDOWMENT.

3) Contributions do not entitle a member to special privileges.

4) Contributions will not be accepted in lieu of loan payments.

5) Contributions must be reported to the Treasurer so that possible discrepancies in the accounts (system) may be found and clarified.


Article VI

Rules and Regulations:

1) The Chairman will be the final judge on what constitutes non-compliance with these bylaws. These Bylaws may be modified at any time by the Chairman.


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Appendix A.

Coat of Arms:

Helden Hall's Crest

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|          HELDEN HALL          |
|             [==]              |
|              []               |
|  .___________[]___________.   |
|  |        [++++++]         |  |
|  |           ||            |  |
|  |     [^^]~~||)           |  |
|  |     [..]~~|| )          |  |
|  |      #    ||)           |  |
|  |          (||            |  |
|  |         ( ||            |  |
|  |          (||            |  |
|   \          ||)          /   |
|    \         || )        /    |
|     \        ||)        /     |
|      \      (||        /      |
|       \    ( ||  ))>>/        |
|        \    (||))   /         |
|         \    ||     /         |
|          \   ||   /           |
|           \  ||  /            |
|            \ \/ /             |
|  STRENGTH   \  /   LOYALTY    |
|              \/               |
|                               |
|            HONOR              |
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