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The Order of the Burning Leaf
Sometimes a Cigar is just a cigar
Sometimes it's friendship
Charter
We the members of Order of the Burning Leaf, by the order of the King, hereby declare this charter as our guide.
Article #1 - Structure
The Order of the Burning Leaf was established in order to promote friendship and camaraderie. There are two divisions within the group.
The Grand Toker - The Grand Toker shall oversee the the group.
Tokers - The Tokers are the smokers of the group, be it cigars pipes or even cloves.
Article #2 - Conduct
Conduct of proper civility is demanded amongst all members. If you cannot act civil, you will leave the group. It is most important to remember that we are guests at faire just like everyone else who has paid to get in. We are social group and we welcome everyone to join our ranks.
Article # 3 - Membership
The Order of the Burning Leafe are an illustrious group that hold friendship number one. Comraderie, a feeling of fair play, a sense of humor, and the ability to have fun, make us a group whose membership will be diligently sought after and highly esteemed. Anyone can apply to petition The Order of the Burning Leaf for membership through any active member. The active member is allowed to sponsor one peson per season. Each sponsor is responsible for their petitioner(pets) at all times until they are full members of the group. Petitioners are required to abide by all rules of the charter. They will maintain petitioner status until the following MDRF season before full membership privileges apply. An “Instant In” is only at the discretion of the Grand Toker.
The Grand Toker - The Grand Toker is selected by vote from nominated members every MDRF season. Nominations will take place during the Annual Smoke Outl. A vote will be conducted online and the nominee with the most votes will take office on the closing weekend of the current MDRF season.
Toker- Individual that has met requirements to be a member and is considered Active in accordance with the charter. Active Members must attend one Smoke Session each season to remain active. An Active Member has full voting rights.
Petitioner - Individual who desires to become a member of The Order of the Burning Leaf and has found an Active Member who is willing to sponsor them.
Article # 4 - Dues
Currently we are not charging dues for membership. A pin is available for purchase to show membership in the group.
Article # 5 - Attendance
Attendance is a must to belong, or why join? Our year begins on the first weekend of MDRF. An active member is required to attend at least one official group event. When events are scheduled at other faires active members are expected to make the event if they attend the faire.
Smoke Sessions - Smoke Sessions will take place every weekend. It is a chance for members to get together and enjoy good company and a smoke out of the main traffic of the festival.
Smoke Out - One Smoke Out will planned each season, this is our primary gathering where will discuss the group and smoke heavily.
Article # 6 - Amendments/Acceptance
This Charter may be amended by no less than two thirds affirmative vote of all active members of The Order of the Burning Leaf. A motion to amend must be made at least one meeting and 7 days prior to voting on the proposed amendment. Changes affecting this charter that were not brought up at the last meeting will not be voted on for a period of 30 days.
This charter will become effective at the first Smoke Session at MDRF 2007.