Guild Ranks
Keiki (newcomer, aka Initiate)
These are new recruits to the guild and as such are not yet full fledged members. In order to be invited to the guild, they must have undergone through our screening process which includes reading the guild charter/rules and filling out an application. This is the time to feel out our guild and our style of play. Do you and we think you fit into our guild? New initiates into the guild will be expected to register on the guild website. If they do not register on the guild website under their main character's name, they will not be eligible for promotion to Ohana. Failure to register on the website reflects a lack of interest in the guild as a whole, and we pretty much only want people who are interested in the guild and interested in participating in guild events and groups. During this trial period, Keiki are expected to apply for raid spots and group with other guild members as much as possible in order for the guild to properly evaluate their performance, attitude, etc.
Raids: Keiki are not eligible for raid participation unless invited by an officer for a trial spot in the raid. They are expected to sign up on the Raid calendar to be considered for a trial raid spot.
DKP: Keiki are now eligible to earn DKP, however, they will have last preference for any raid loot. If a raid loot item drops that is not needed by any higher ranking member, the Keiki will be eligible to take the items and receive negative DKP for the minimum DKP bid amount. Please note that this is the only situation where a member may have negative DKP.
Promotion: The trial period will last for a minimum of 2 weeks with no upward maximum. Rank promotion to ohana does not require an application and is at the discretion of the officers.
Mahu (If you from Hawaii, you know what Mahu means!)
A guild member that is being punished for noobing it big time. They will sit in this rank until an officer feels they have learned their lesson. A Mahu will have to live with that name for a set period of time. A generous deposit to the guild bank via item or gold will help restore your original guild rank; otherwise, you'll have to stick with that name. Original guild rank permissions will carry on if you are Mahu(i.e. officers or class leaders will maintain their guild permissions if they become a Mahu, but please be aware that officers should know better before acting Mahu).
Ohana (family, aka Member)
These are official members of the Hawaiian guild. Ohana must be registered on the website with the same name as their in game main character. Required Add-ons and Ventrilo installation & use is a requirement to attend raids. Ohana have access to deposit and remove items from the member section of the guild bank. Ohana are expected to look for groups within the guild before looking for pick-up groups. If people go on vacation or are away for whatever reason from the game, they should tell an officer or post to the forums.
Raids: Ohana are eligible for raid participation.
DKP: Ohana are eligible to earn DKP. They are able to bid for raid loot after all Raider L2 and Raider L1 ranks have passed.
Promotion: Approval for a promotion needs to be applied for through the Rank Promotion process and approved by 2 members of the officer panel. Members of this rank must hold this rank for a minimum of 1 month before being considered for a promotion.
Raid Level Ranks
Overview: Hawaiians members are encouraged to meet certain requirements in order to be qualified for end game raid content. Meeting these qualifications is not mandatory, but those who do work hard to fulfill these requirements will be rewarded for their efforts. These ranks are for those who choose to align their character with the progression goals of the guild. These are raid level ranks beyond the rank of Ohana. Please note that simply meeting the stat requirements will not guarantee a rank promotion. Attendance, sign-ups, raid performance, and attitude are used collectively to evaluate a member for raid level rank promotion.
Hawaiian Raider
These are official members of the Hawaiian guild and have been determined by the officers as a competent, trusted and reliable raider.
Raids: Raiders are eligible for raid participation.
DKP: Raiders are eligible to earn DKP. This rank shares bidding preference with officers.
Promotion: Approval for a promotion needs to be applied for through the promotion process and approved by 2 members of the officer panel.
Leads
Raid Leader
These members assist the officers by providing raid guidance, direction and progression. They work very closely with Class Leaders and Officers to ensure the success of the raid and its members who attend the raid. These members have control on the optimal raid group selection and will invite/remove raiders in the best interest of the raid. They are primarily responsible for speaking in Vent and providing raid strategy congruent with feedback provided by the officers. They do not deal with DKP, Loot Distribution or Raid Policy. Members of this rank are appointed by the GM.
Class Lead
Class Leads are your subject matter experts. They work very closely with other Class Leaders and Officers to coach and align the spec and gear of all members in the guild. These members will be participating in the promotions evaluation process and responsible for training and coaching new recruits. Members of this rank are appointed by the GM.
Officer Ranks
Officer
These members sit on the officer panel and facilitate the decision making and function of the guild. They work very closely with Class Leaders and other Officers to ensure the guild is aligned to the charter. They have the ability to recruit, promote, demote and kick members of the raid or guild. Members of this rank are appointed by the GM.
GM (Guild Master)
This person is responsible for locking down the goals and vision of the guild and works with the officers to make it happen. The guild master has the final say and will go forward without question.
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