Guild Ranks and Promotions

Hey guild -

Here is the eagerly awaited post regarding ranks and promotions.
Remember that rank is a priviledge not a right. That said I am hoping to see many new promotions in the near future.

First, an explanation of the ranks:

INACTIVE - Rank used for members who have not been active for over 30 days. Also used as a disciplinary rank for probation purposes. Inactive members can listen to guild chat but not participate.

WHELPLING - Introductory rank to give the new member a chance to experience the guild and become acquainted with the other guild members. They can participate freely in guild chat. After 48 hours these members will automatically be promoted to Talons.

TALON - This is the full member status rank in our guild. Talons are able to participate in guild chat, join in guild events, and participate in the guild bank and economy. After one month in the guild they are eligible for the rank of Raptor.

RAPTOR - These are the veterans of the guild who have proven their loyalty by being a Talon for over a month, and being active in chat and guild life, and recruiting and helping new members. They are able to recruit new members on their own. After two months in the guild they are eligible for officer status with the rank of Dragon.

DRAGON - Raptors who have proven their dedication to the guild and who want to truly serve others by helping with quests and instances, money, helping with guild events, and recruiting and training new members can apply for the rank of Dragon. Dragons comprise the officer group, and along with the 4 elders and the mistress may participate in officer chat, recruit, and promote members.

ELDER - There are four Dragon officers that will serve along with the mistress as the guild's council. These individuals are the core of the guild's leadership and are available to help resolve any of the guild's issues. They are responsible for planning and executing guild events, making sure the bank and economy are functioning well, and assisting other guild members as appropriate. An "Officer of the Day" will be assigned the night before and announced in the Message of the Day. This Elder will be dedicated to helping on that particular day. Elders can recruit, promote, and demote members.

MISTRESS - The Mistress is the guildmaster and along with the 4 elders is responsible for making guild decisions and seeing to the health and prosperity of the guild. The mistress can recruit, promote, demote, and boot guild members.

The promotion schedule is listed below. Note that for each promotion, members must meet minimum requirements and accept the responsibilities of the new rank. All promotions to Dragon level must be unanimously approved by the council.

Repeatedly asking for rank is not a good way to get promoted. Please understand what will be expected of you and model your behavior on that. Also be active in the guild and guild chat so that the officers have visibility to your great work.

PROMOTION 1: Whelpling to Talon
Time in rank - 48 hours
Suggested level - any
Benefits - guild chat
Required guild focus - 0%

PROMOTION 2: Talon to Raptor
Time in rank - 1 month
Suggested level - 30
Benefits - guild chat, recruiting
Required guild focus - 10%
Recruitment goal - 3 new recruits

PROMOTION 3: Raptor to Dragon
Time in rank - 2 months
Suggested level - 45
Benefits - guild chat, recruiting
Required guild focus - 30%
Recruitment goal - 5 new recruits

Raptor to Dragon promotions will also involve the completion of a quest given by the council - generally involving recruitment and training of members of the same class as the raptor - creating a class-based pod of players who can work and learn together.

Thank you for all of your hard work.
I wish everyone good luck and I hope to see many promotions in the weeks to come.

- Mariposa