South West RC Report (APRIL 2000)
by Keith Curtz (9607-097)
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INDEX:
Section 1: Regional Coordinator Staff Information Section 2: Prestige Recommendations Section 3: Monthly Regional Overview Section 4: Projects Section 5: Domain and Chapter Overviews Section 6: Miscellaneous
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SECTION 1: Regional Coordinator Staff Information
SW Regional Coordinator
Keith Curtz, 9607-097
*Information removed per owner's request*
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SW ARC Administration
Jonni Crowell-Griffith, 9802-161
salvjedora@aol.com
SW ARC Arbitration
Matt Smith, 9306-046
seraphim@coastside.net
SW ARC Events/Outreach
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SW ARC Prestige Review
Nikki McCorristin, 9507-042
nikki_mccorristin@hotmail.com
SW ARC Publications
Thomas Sitch, 9705-111
ravenhurst@webcom.com
SW ARC Web Design Team Lead
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SECTION 2: Prestige Recommendations
Chapter Coordinators
AZ003 - Song of Sonora - Mike Meyer, 0g No recommendation by DC
AZ004 - Night Shift - Mike McLaughlin, 0g No recommendation by DC
AZ005 - A Tithe of Souls - Chris Durnell, 0g No recommendation by DC
CA003 - Phoenix House - Jennifer Bollinger, 40g
CA012 - Moonlight Masquerade - Jennifer Young, 0g no report
CA013 - Pharos Myst - Joe Loucks, 0g no report
CA014 - Last Whiskey Bar -
CA015 - Anathema - Ree Soesbee, 35g
CA016 - House of the Silver Crescent - Michael Ly, 30g
CA017 - The Bureau - Marshal Foster - 35g
CA018 - Paradise Lost - HL Reddick "Ismarc", 30g
CA019 - Obsidian Bay - Anthony Giacalone - 45g
CA021 - Moustique Noir - Tim McKusick, 35g
CA022 - Dark Tower - Rob Small, 40g
CA023 - Sepulchre - Jayson Bouch, 30g
CA024 - Maledorium - Bob Jannsen, 25g
CA025 - Monsters Under the Bed - Kimberly Albee, 45g
CA026 - Histum Yani - Jeff DeCamp, 40g
CA027 - N&D - 0g No report
CA028 - La Maison du Sanguinare - Aaron Greusel, 40g
CA029 - Reign of Ash - 0g no report
CA030 - Luna's Reprisal - Chris Bartos, 30g
CA032 - Chateau Gaumont - Aaron Morgan, 40g
CA033 - Dragon's Coil - Robin Johnson, 35g
HI002 - Moonlit Isle Theatre - James Weaver
NV004 - Ferae Noctis - Brenda Pettay, 40g
UT002 - Crimson Sentinel - Andy Diggs, 40g
UT004 - House of the Rising Sun - Art Hansen, 40g
UT008 - Velvet Glove - MJ McCorristin, 40g
UT012 - Obsidian Heart - Leslie Moschetti, 0g no report
Domain Coordinators
AZD01 - Paradise of Thorns - Paula Schricker, 30g
CAD03 - Myst - Sean Stoney, 45G
CAD04 - Black Magic Kingdom - Devon Helms, 40g
UTD02 - Domain of Mountain Shadows - Shelly Johnson, 40g
ARC Staff
ARC Administration - 20R
ARC Arbitration - 25R
ARC Events/Outreach -
ARC Prestige Review - 20R
ARC Publications - 5R Tom just started but he's already on the ball.
ARST Staff (recommended by RST)
ARST Influences Kenny Smith - 30r
ARST Sabbat Russ Ingram - 25r
ARST Garou/Shifters Tim Crall - 25r
ARST Changeling Dan Luboff - 5r
Extra Regional Awards
Website Administration Kenny Smith - 10r (rec by RST) Website Administration Kyle Humfeld - 10r (rec by RST)
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SECTION 3: Monthly Regional Overview
Tempers are flaring all over the region. There is a lot of distrust and dislike. My inbox is filled each day with commentary and complaints from Coordinator's and members alike against each other. At least for the time being it seems that I am not this months Villain. When next month rolls around I'll probably have to report that this has changed.
I'll be implementing a new policy regarding Code of Conduct breaches (see below) and will be expecting backlash.
There needs to be enforcement of this however. The Code of Conduct does nothing more than list the behavior that we expect from our members. It's really a shame that this needs to be enforced. However that's exactly what needs to be done. The membership has forgotten that we are all in this to have fun.
I'm noticing one pattern however that seems to be recurrent. New chapters and areas always seem to be full of ideas and desire. They are driven to perform actions and such that will "better the Camarilla". After a few months however the desire drops off, the apathy sets in, and they become disillusioned with the idea of "bettering the Camarilla".
This is an area that needs to be worked on as well. Seeking to encourage the members with ideas and keep the enthusiasm level up.
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SECTION 4: Projects
In response to the above section I am implementing some changes to hopefully rebuild a sense of regional identity. Tom Sitch (email above) has been given the reigns of the Regional Newsletter. He has some wonderful ideas that he is going to be implementing over the next few months. I am expecting great things from him. We aren't planning on the newsletter being a showcase of Regional art and/or fiction. The newsletter will be used as a tool for the members and coordinators. We are hoping to make it as enjoyable as possible to read while at the same time maintaining a focus on information and recognition. Chapter/Domain spotlights, member of the quarter, and such.
I am accepting applications for both the ARC Events/Outreach and the Web Team Design Lead. I can accept html mail, Office 97 docs (or compatible), and of course text.
And finally the one that I'm expecting backlash on.
Code of Conduct
There are an appalling number of members who are breaking the Code of Conduct. These slips are nothing more than slight things such as a retort over email for a judgment call. Or an open post about the lack of organization at a game or a meeting. Taken individually these things are sometimes so slight as to not warrant attention. However, the small breaches lead to bigger ones and soon the drip has turned into a torrent.
In my effort to prevent this I am instituting a No Holds Barred blanket Code of Conduct policy. The policy is simply this.
Break the Code of Conduct and you win the following prizes; A nice no expenses paid one month Vacation to the non cam event of your choice.
A reduction of 1 MC and an appropriate loss of Prestige to place you at that new level.
This policy goes into effect immediately.
All coordinators need to inform their membership of this and also verify that every member knows the Code of Conduct. To help facilitate this I have included a copy here. Feel free to copy and distribute to your members.
Matt Smith (email above) as ARC Arbitration will be working with the Coordinators in an effort to prevent this policy from ever needing to be enforced. He's better with words than I am and tends to be a bit more diplomatic. In a nutshell what we are expecting from coordinators is this.
We want to encourage coordinators to work with your members so that there is a full understanding of this policy. If we find that Coordinators are being lax in their enforcement of this policy then the Coordinator will suffer a loss of 1 MC and the appropriate prestige reduction.
Please understand that this is not targeted at anyone. So please don't write to me and ask who prompted this course.
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SECTION 5: Domain and Chapter Overviews
CHAPTERS
AZ003 - Song of Sonora
CC: Mike Meyer
cam_addict@hotmail.com
Comments: Watching the situation in AZ.
AZ004 - Night Shift
CC: Mike McLaughlin
tuxedo_mike@juno.com
Comments: Watching the situation in AZ.
AZ005 - A Tithe of Souls
CC: Chris Durnell
blackfox5@earthlink.net
Comments: Watching the situation in AZ.
CA003 - Phoenix House
CC: Jennifer Bollinger
firewolf@earthlink.net
Comments: Jen mentions that the chapter has lost six members. Five of which have left the Camarilla as a result of the NO Minors Policy. Of the five only one was a minor. The 6th member simply didn't have the time to participate.
CA012 - Moonlight Masquerade
CC: Jennifer Young
kaidin@syix.com
Jennifer is having email and computers problems. What I do know is that the chapter is getting back on track with gaming. They haven't held games in some time due to the lack of a CST. Now that this position has been filed the local Cam/Anarch game is back and going once again. I'm sure Jennifer will be caught up on her reports in no time.
CA013 - Pharos Myst
CC: Joe Loucks
Joe is getting Married and as such hasn't had time to really get going with the CC's duties. I'm sure he'll make a excellent CC as he has already had coordinator experience in the past.
CA014 - Last Whiskey Bar -
CC: Katie Hunt
kit58kat@yahoo.com
Comments: Katie is new to the CC role. She's be subbed to the lists and has begun communication with both myself and Ron.
CA015 - Anathema
CC: Ree Soesbee
vain13@hotmail.com
Comments: Once again Anathema files "not" complaints against the Regional Coordinator Staff. Unless I appoint an ARC - "Deal with Anathema" I don't think this office will ever be able to deal with them in the time frame that they wish. So instead I shall just taunt them good naturedly in my RC report and hope that they get the humor instead of filling my box with more hate mail.
The members of Anathema are really on the ball and very involved with the Camarilla on local, regional, and national levels. They are to be commended for their hard work and dedication.
CA016 - House of the Silver Crescent
CC: Michael Ly
hsc_coordinator@yahoo.com
Comments: Another positive report from a chapter in the BMK Domain. I'm really looking forward to what these chapters come up with in the future.
CA017 - The Bureau
CC: Marshal Foster
raven2@juno.com
Comments: As always the Bureau maintains a steady forward motion. With the relaxed manner in which Marshal reports the ongoing status of The Bureau it sometimes makes me wish I could move down there to benefit from the stress free environment. Marshal also took the time to tell us that he is chocolate flavored, looking for a job, and his hair is out of control.
Nice.
CA018 - Paradise Lost
CC: HL Reddick "Ismarc"
ismarc@home.com
Comments: Ismarc is still very new to the CC position and reporting. He says as much in his report and promises that in the next few months the reports will become more complete.
CA019 - Obsidian Bay
CC: Anthony Giacalone
agiacalone@obsidianbay.net
Comments: Tony has his hands full with members who aren't playing nice. I'
ve also been watching this one and have been working to help the situation.
If any disciplinary action is required it will come from Tony first. I'd really like this to be handled without the need for that.
CA021 - Moustique Noir
CC: Tim McKusick
jackdeth@sonic.net
Comments: The "Salon" event hosted by the chapter was a huge success with everyone having a good time and the chapter benefiting from a surplus of income. Also in the works are a few new venues. One of which will be a Troupe Dark Ages game.
CA022 - Dark Tower
CC: Rob Small
rls57@cvip.fresno.com
Comments: Rob's got some concerns with Lapsed members. He's on the ball dealing with it and is trying to utilize the E-store to help out in getting members renewed.
CA023 - Sepulchre
CC: Jayson Bouch
jaybouch@hotmail.com
Comments: Jayson reports some great team work going on between the chapters of the Black Magic Kingdom Domain.
CA024 - Maledorium
CC: Bob Janssen
bobjanssen@juno.com
Comments: Bob reports that ComicCon is anxious to have Camarilla involvement again in running a Live Action game. ComicCon is one of the largest Comic conventions each year and the potential exposure for the Camarilla is significant to say the least.
CA025 - Monsters Under the Bed
CC: Kimberly Albee
monsters_CC@hotmail.com
Comments: Changes! Changes everywhere! Kimmi the CC is stepping up to the DC positions, Mike the ACC/CST is expressing a desire to be CC. Choli the ACST wants to be CST. By next month I'm sure it will all be sorted out.
There are some more personality clashes going on in this chapter of the Myst domain as well. Kimmi is handling the matter in a professional manner. Once again I'm here to help but the situation needs to be handled locally if at all possible.
CA026 - Histum Yani
CC: Jeff DeCamp
dagda@syix.com
Comments: Jeff and chapter are reporting successful charity events and inter-chapter coordination with Moonlight Masquerade.
CA027 - N&D
CC: Bruce Watts
alexander712@hotmail.com
Comments: No report
CA028 - La Maison du Sanguinare
CC: Aaron Greusel
lmds-cc@noldor.org
Comments: Progression from previous CC is going smoothly. Aaron is on track and reports no problems.
CA029 - Reign of Ash
CC: Currently Unknown
Comments: No report
CA030 - Luna's Reprisal
CC: Chris Bartos
cc_lunasreprisal@hotmail.com
Comments: Chris's report indicates that there has been quite a bit of activity for Luna's reprisal in the form of member's transferring to other chapters and well as disciplinary action being taken against one. I'll be contacting Chris to see if he needs any help.
CA032 - Chateau Gaumont
CC: Aaron Morgan
Akunin@jps.net
Comments: Status Quo for the Sacramento chapter. Aaron is still trying to teach prestige basics to the members. Aaron is really learning the system well and doing a great job as CC.
CA033 - Dragon's Coil
CC: Robin Johnson
Coyote6@home.com
Comments: Report needs to be fleshed out a little bit. Prestige listings were complete but little was told by the report as to what the chapter had done and is doing.
HI002 - Moonlit Isle Theatre
CC: James Weaver
Odinson000@yahoo.com
Comments: Still no direct contact with James despite my attempts. I'll keep trying. I'm sure he's got his hands full with the new chapter. James, if you see this. I've been trying to contact you through email.
NV004 - Ferae Noctis - Brenda Pettay
CC: Brenda G Pettay
brenda_CC@Juno.com
Comments: Everything is coming along nicely here. Anytime there is a change of C's there is always a lull during the transition. Brenda is doing a great job at getting everything up to speed and is showing some great initiative as well.
UT002 - Crimson Sentinel
CC: Andy Diggs
groundzero_andy@hotmail.com
Comments: Nothing pressing reported. Boy that sounds lame doesn't it. I hear more and more about UT from other sources than the CC's there. I'll be contacting all chapters to judge the situation this month.
UT004 - House of the Rising Sun
CC: Arthur Hansen
arthurh@utah-inter.net
Comments: On track. Few questions.
UT008 - Velvet Glove
CC: MJ McCorristin
Comments: No problems to report.
UT012 - Obsidian Heart
CC: Leslie Moschetti
vampiremidnight@home.net / vmprmdnt@aol.com
Comments: No contact from Leslie for a few months.
DOMAINS
AZD01 - Paraiso de Espinas/Paradise of Thorns
DC: Paula Schricker
techno@azstarnet.com
Comments: There is quite a bit of turmoil surrounding the AZ Domain right now. General lack of trust on the parts of many members in regard to the current leadership structure. Paula is stepping down as DC and the Chapter Council has yet to elect a new DC. When the new DC is chosen he/she and I will need to have a talk to see what we can do to get the tension is AZ disbursed.
CAD03 - Myst - Sean Stoney
DC: Sean Alexander
Halveric@aol.com
Comments: Another change in leadership. Sean has Stepped down as DC as of this report. Kimberly Albee, former CC of Monsters under the bed, will be filling the DC shoes. There are a growing level of personality clashes within the domain and Kimmi is going to have her work cut out for her at the beginning.
CAD04 - Black Magic Kingdom
DC: Devon Helms
Kiropi@gte.net
Comments: Very positive report. I'll be watching this domain closely.
They have a great many drives and events planned. Looks good.
UTD02 - Domain of Mountain Shadows
DC: Shelly Johnson
Sebj@uswest.net
Shelly reports that all is going well for the Domain of Mountain Shadows.
There are some communication problems between the CSTs/DST/RST but I'm confident they will be worked out in the near future.
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SECTION 6: Miscellaneous
1. Disciplinary Actions:
None this month to report. Watching one situation that has already been discussed.
2. Questions:
None
Keith Curtz
9607-097
SW RC