USS Niagara Membership Handbook & By?Laws
If a member’s information packet is unsealed and information released, the senior member
is to document the incident in a short memo to the Commanding Officer, detailing the Date,
Time, Away Mission Event, the member, the specific reason for the release of information and
to whom the information was released (i.e., XYZ Company Paramedics). This memo is to be filed
with the commanding officer no later than 48 hours after the Away Mission has ended.
Section 2: Membership Definitions
There are four categories of membership within the USS Niagara. Each type of
membership carries with it certain rights. All members will receive a copy of the USS Niagara’s
Membership Packet as defined in Section 3 below.
Active Member
An active member shall be a member whose STARFLEET membership and USS Niagara
dues are current. This member may earn promotions, receive STARFLEET awards (STARFLEET,
SFMC, and Region 7), participate in chapter activities, and serve as a Senior Officer. Officers
must attend at least one USS Niagara meeting/activity per 6 month time period.
Each active member shall also receive a digital copy of The U.S.S. Niagara Membership
Handbook and By?laws, as well as an electronic copy of the Ship’s newsletter, the
PEACEKEEPER.
Active members have the right to vote, or name a proxy to vote in their place, on any
issue brought before the membership by any crew member at a general membership meeting.
Associate Member
An associate member shall be a member who is a member in good standing (dues paid)
of the USS Niagara but NOT of STARFLEET. The associate member may not receive STARFLEET
awards (STARFLEET, SFMC, Region 7), may not take STARFLEET Academy courses, but may
receive Ship awards and promotions. Associate members are encouraged, but not required, to
become members of STARFLEET.
Inactive Member
An inactive member shall be a member of the Niagara crew who has failed to pay their
yearly Ship’s dues. Inactive members shall not:
? Be allowed to hold a rank in the crew of the ship
? Receive a copy of any newsletter
? Be allowed to vote on any issue brought before the crew
? Be included in any ships function without the authorization of the command crew.
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