2012
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War Council decisions in 2012
Book of War changes in 2012
Changes to 1.4.8. (Archery Restrictions)
- 1.4.8.6. All arrows must contain a penny, or solid metal blunt of an equivalent gauge and circumference, perpendicularly secured at the end of the shaft.
- 1.4.8.10. The arrowhead should not have excess axial or lateral movement and must be secured at the end of the shaft in such a way that they will not come off if firmly twisted or firmly pulled.
Additions to 1.4.8.6
- 1.4.8.6.1. All arrows using modular technology must create a semi-permanent connection point through the means of threaded screws, epoxy, glue, or strapping tape; the head must be secondarily secured at the end of the shaft with tape.
- 1.4.8.6.2. All arrows that are altered in any way during a day of combat will be treated as new arrows and must be rechecked as such before being put back into use.
By-Laws changes in 2012
Changes to Section 15 (Realms):
- 15.3. Becoming a Speaking Realm.
- 15.3.1. Meet all the criteria from section 15.2 with the following exceptions or additions.
- 15.3.2. A speaking realm must submit their bylaws to BMCSWC at the time of being nominated for speaking rights. Failure to do so invalidates their nomination.
- 15.3.3. A speaking realm must have been an active realm for a period of one calendar year before being nominated for speaking rights.
- 15.3.4. Speaking realms are allowed two (2) representatives to the private War Council Forum. They may voice their realm's opinions, but may not make motions, or vote, on any business.
- 15.3.5. An Officer of BMCS, and/or voting member of the BMCSWC must sponsor a new realm before they are granted a seat on the BMCSWC.
- 15.4. Duties and responsibilities of a sponsor realm.
- 15.4.1. Designate points of contacts for both the sponsor and sponsored realms.
- 15.4.2. Exchange contact information including names, addresses, phone numbers, and email.
- 15.4.3. Make an attempt to visit the sponsored realm practice or event at least once every six months.
- 15.4.4. Once this is done, the sponsorship needs to be addressed by the BMCSWC and a vote taken. It will be a 2/3rds majority vote. Once passed, the new realm will have its speaking rights.
- 15.4.5. Any voting realm may nominate any speaking realm for voting status as long as the requirements of 15.5 are met.
- 15.4.6. A vote of 2/3rds majority is needed to move a realm from speaking status to voting status.
- 15.5. Becoming a Voting Realm.
- 15.5.1. Meet all the criteria from section 15.2 and 15.3 with the following exceptions or additions:
- 15.5.2. A voting realm is considered in attendance at all online votes. Realms should always strive to NOT be non-respondents. Even if a realm plans to abstain, they should respond as such.
- 15.6. Removal of a Realm:
- 15.6.1. If for some reason a realm does not fulfill the requirements of section 15.2, 15.3, or 15.5 the BMCSWC shall remove the voting status of the realm in question.
- 15.6.2. If a Realm knowingly violates local or federal law, the realm may lose voting rights by order of the BMCSWC.
- 15.6.3. If a realm is dissolved, or states its wish to no longer be associated with the BMCS, the realm will forfeit its voting rights.
- 15.6.4. A realm may voluntarily choose to reduce its status from voting to speaking rights. To regain its voting rights, it must follow the procedures in sections 15.2, 15.3 and 15.5 of this article.
- 15.6.5. Voting rights may be removed if BMCSWC does not feel that a realm represents Belegarth in a positive manner. All votes to remove voting rights for any reason require a 2/3rds majority vote by BMCSWC.
National Events of 2012
- Beltaine XVIII - May 3rd-6th, 2012: Montgomery Bell State Park, Burns, TN
- Spring War 2012 - May 10th-13th, 2012: Stonehouse Park, Earlville, IL
- Armageddon XI - June 6th-10th, 2012: Stonehouse Park, Earlville, IL
- Chaos Wars XVI - July 23rd-29th 2012, Silver Bell Ranch, Hailey, ID
- Equinox XXII - September 13th-16th, 2012: Montgomery Bell State Park, Burns, TN
- Oktoberfest 2012 - TBA 2012
