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==Overview==
 
==Overview==
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The Company Commander is an [[Admin]] position in the [[Department of Membership]]. It is the membership administrator for all {{Gaidin}} of the Company. They watch over the Company, guide them, deal with administrative issues with them, keep track of them, and settle any disputes while encouraging them to remain active and involved in the Community at large. They also facilitate the guesting experience of all {{Soldier}}s and {{Accepted}}, both those guesting as well as those who have chosen to aspire to the Company. The Company Commander is also the person responsible for deciding when a Soldier or Accepted is ready for raising to become a full member of the Company.
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The Company Commander is an [[Admin]] position in the [[Department of Membership]]. It is the membership administrator for all {{Gaidin}} of the Company. The Company Commander watches over the Gaidin, guides them, deals with administrative issues with them, keeps track of them, and settles any disputes while encouraging them to remain active and involved in the Community at large.  
  
 
'''Department:''' [[Department of Membership]]
 
'''Department:''' [[Department of Membership]]
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==Duties and Responsibilities==
 
==Duties and Responsibilities==
 
*Facilitates the guesting experience of all Soldiers and Accepted, both those visiting as well as those who have chosen to aspire to the Company.
 
*Facilitates the guesting experience of all Soldiers and Accepted, both those visiting as well as those who have chosen to aspire to the Company.
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*Decides when a Soldier is ready for raising to become a full member of the Company.
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*Decides when an Aspirant is ready for raising to become a full member of the Company.
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*Completes quarterly reports for the [[Director of Membership]] concerning the Company.
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*Keep their portion of the ''Membership Spreadsheet'' up to date.  
 
*Maintains contact information for the members of the Company.
 
*Maintains contact information for the members of the Company.
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*Updates the [[Who's Who]] for members of the Company as needed.
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*Updates the [[Who's Who]] for members of the Company, or delegate as needed.
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*Selects in-Company positions such as [[Honor Guard]] and helping to select Councilors for the Hall.
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*Selects in-Company positions such as [[Honor Guard]] and helping to select [[Warder Council]]ors for the Hall.
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*Any duties related to the Company not included above.
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*Any other duties related to the Company not included above.
  
 
==Expectations==
 
==Expectations==
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*Must be organized, active, and have strong leadership and team-building skills.
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What is needed in a Company Commander:
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*Must be extremely knowledgeable about our Bylaws, the Membership Manual, the administrative structure, and how our Community operates.
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*The Company Commander should have a voice in the departmental discussions
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*Must be able to use tact, diplomacy, and discretion, as the role be privy to information that normal members are not.
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*They need to work together with the other Membership Administrators as a team for the good of the people they represent and the Tower as a whole
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*They will have the power to solve problems, but they need to have the will to do it
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*They should feel comfortable asking other Membership Administrators for help, and have the confidence of knowing that the [[Director of Membership]] is there to support them
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*They are required to care about their people's needs, help take care of them, be present, care about the Tower as a whole, and have fun.
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===Time Commitment===
 
===Time Commitment===
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*Must be able to dedicate at least 10-15 hours per week to the position though this number could be far more (sometimes less) depending on the week.
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*Must be able to dedicate at least 10-15 hours per week to the position though this number varies depending on what's going on at the time.  
 
*Must be willing to serve in the role for a full 18 month term.
 
*Must be willing to serve in the role for a full 18 month term.
  
 
==Qualifications==
 
==Qualifications==
 
*Must be a Gaidin of at least 6 months standing within their Company.
 
*Must be a Gaidin of at least 6 months standing within their Company.
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*Must be organized, active, and have strong leadership and team-building skills.
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*Must be extremely knowledgeable about our Bylaws, the Membership Manual, the administrative structure, and how our Community operates.
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*Must be able to use tact, diplomacy, and discretion, as the role be privy to information that normal members are not.
  
 
==History==
 
==History==

Revision as of 12:37, 26 August 2021

Overview

The Company Commander is an Admin position in the Department of Membership. It is the membership administrator for all Gaidin of the Company. The Company Commander watches over the Gaidin, guides them, deals with administrative issues with them, keeps track of them, and settles any disputes while encouraging them to remain active and involved in the Community at large.

Department: Department of Membership

Position Level: Administrator

Rotation: 18 month rotation

Merit Eligibility: Administrator Merit

Contact

To contact the Company Commanders, email:

Chain of Command

Company Commanders report to the Director of Membership.

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Facilitates the guesting experience of all Soldiers and Accepted, both those visiting as well as those who have chosen to aspire to the Company.
  • Decides when an Aspirant is ready for raising to become a full member of the Company.
  • Keep their portion of the Membership Spreadsheet up to date.
  • Maintains contact information for the members of the Company.
  • Updates the Who's Who for members of the Company, or delegate as needed.
  • Selects in-Company positions such as Honor Guard and helping to select Warder Councilors for the Hall.
  • Any other duties related to the Company not included above.

Expectations

What is needed in a Company Commander:

  • The Company Commander should have a voice in the departmental discussions
  • They need to work together with the other Membership Administrators as a team for the good of the people they represent and the Tower as a whole
  • They will have the power to solve problems, but they need to have the will to do it
  • They should feel comfortable asking other Membership Administrators for help, and have the confidence of knowing that the Director of Membership is there to support them
  • They are required to care about their people's needs, help take care of them, be present, care about the Tower as a whole, and have fun.

Time Commitment

  • Must be able to dedicate at least 10-15 hours per week to the position though this number varies depending on what's going on at the time.
  • Must be willing to serve in the role for a full 18 month term.

Qualifications

  • Must be a Gaidin of at least 6 months standing within their Company.
  • Must be organized, active, and have strong leadership and team-building skills.
  • Must be extremely knowledgeable about our Bylaws, the Membership Manual, the administrative structure, and how our Community operates.
  • Must be able to use tact, diplomacy, and discretion, as the role be privy to information that normal members are not.

History

Company Commanders

Dai M'Hael

Mahdi'in d'ma Dieb

San d'ma Shadar

Val'Cueran

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