FALO By-Laws

Revision 7 – October 6, 2004

Contents

Section A: Purpose and Definition

Section B: Membership

Section C: Stoneholder Rights & Responsibilities

Section D: Moonstoneholder Rights & Responsibilities

Section E: Eldership

Section F: Honorary Membership

Section G: Health and Safety

Section H: Tradition

Section I: Role-Play

Section J: Titles

Section K: Guests

Section L: Prospectives

Section M: Mentors

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A. Purpose & Definition

1. Environment: Fantasy And Legends Organization (FALO) is a fantasy role-playing organization based on myths, legends, and contemporary fantasy set in a fictional world. In this world we have created, we act out fantasy lives through fictional personas of divergent races, skills and backgrounds. The period of time we emulate ranges from the early classical civilizations through the European Renaissance, with a stronger concentration on the Medieval period. The types of personas portrayed in FALO are typically a cross between myth and history, such as Elves, Fairies, Druids, Bards, Wizards and the like. These fantasies are enacted through storytelling, interactive role-playing and written exchange in our own fantasy realm. FALO is an outlet for creative energy. Members of FALO try to explore, develop, encourage and inspire creativity in themselves and others. Among the other activities, FALO members sing, dance, play live music, feast, and practice skills from the appropriate time periods, such as sword-fighting, archery, woodcraft, etc.

 

2. Social Structure: FALO is a social group in which members have close personal ties to one another. As such, we do not have an open membership. Members and guests to our functions are hand chosen by the group or its leadership. Our group is often referred to as "clan" to signify this close-knit bond.

 

3. Content: FALO is an adult group whose purpose is to have fun in a mature setting. Minors are permitted at certain times if they are accompanied by a guardian, but no minor is eligible for membership. As an adult group, certain behavior, such as drinking alcoholic beverages, singing bawdy songs or displaying violence in the course of role-playing is to be expected (and accepted) by those who attend our functions.

 

4. Expression: FALO is not a vehicle for the expression of moral, religious, political or sexual causes that extend beyond the realm of fun or fantasy role-playing. Campaigning for these and other such issues is in direct conflict with our reason for existence.

 

5. Acronym: FALO is an anagram for Fantasy And Legends Organization, and is used for simplicity’s sake when speaking mundanely about our organization to members, guests and total strangers. Falo also is the fictitious name of our clan in character, and means “of the heart.” Therefore, characters who speak of the clan of Falo, are referring to the Clan of the heart, what we call ourselves in character. This dual use of the word allows for seamless use and reference of the organization, whether it be used in role play or in the mundane world of reality.

 

6. Guests: FALO tries to maintain a close-knit, clan atmosphere and, as such, we are highly selective. Many guests who attend functions for years are welcome, even if they never become members.

B. Membership

1. Age: Only individuals over the age of 18 years will be considered for membership.

 

2. Prospectives: Candidates for membership, known as prospectives, must acknowledge and abide by all of FALO's rules and policies.

 

3. Focus: Members must have an understanding of, and a deep interest in, subjects concerning medieval and/or contemporary fantasy. They must have a desire to participate in the recreation of fantasy/medieval characters and settings (i.e. roleplay). Strong candidates for membership will also demonstrate an interest in the ‘behind-the-scenes’ workings of FALO and will strive to strengthen the clans foundation.

 

4. Characters: Individuals seeking membership must have a single, defined "persona", a character whom they portray at all FALO functions. The details of this persona must be put in writing, and a FALO questionnaire must be submitted by a mentor to the elders for approval before further consideration for membership can be made. The persona must conform with the ideals of the group, although there is much room for creative interpretation on the part of the candidate. Evil characters are forbidden, as is slavery. The elders have final say on all major attributes of each persona to ensure compatibility with our fantasy environment. It is the responsibility of the prospective’s mentor to acquire and file this paperwork through self-initiated, direct contact with the elders.

 

5. Clan Support: A majority of FALO's current active membership must be comfortable with a prospective in order for the prospective to be considered for membership. Members are chosen by a majority vote of the elders with this consideration in mind.

 

6. Loyalty: FALO seeks members with a high level of commitment and not nominal members. While memberships in parallel groups are not strictly prohibited, first loyalty to FALO is expected, and such membership may impact a prospective’s chance of obtaining membership in FALO.

C. Stoneholder Rights & Responsibilities

1. Definition

a. Hierarchy: All members of FALO are considered to be Stoneholders, as signified by the welcomestone given them upon acceptance of membership. Those Stoneholders who have not yet become moonstoneholders shall be referred to as welcomestoneholders. All rules that apply to welcomestoneholders shall apply to all members.

 

b. Characters: Each member must have one, and only one, fixed character that is played as a member of FALO. A member is not permitted to change that character to a different character for any reason. While alternate personas are permitted for special purposes on a short term basis, this alternate character may not attend any FALO function for the full duration of that event , without prior permission from the council of elders and strict adherence to the guidelines for such an instance (see D.2.e). FALO members must attend the meeting as their primary character, except as allowed in D.2.e below. Any use of an alternate character at FALO functions must be approved by the elders in advance of that function. Characters may be altered as they mature and progress in their lives and careers, but the fundamental natures of the characters, their names, and their pasts may not be altered.

2. Rights

a. Participation: Stoneholders have the right to participate in all FALO functions as long as they have paid their annual dues and the appropriate event fees. These events will be announced through mailings or prior meetings, and in some cases, verbal contact. All stoneholders are also eligible to serve as thanes and Springfest Ministers.

 

b. Courtesy: Stoneholders and their guests must be treated in a courteous manner by all attendees of FALO functions.

 

c. Guests: Where applicable, Stoneholders are entitled to bring a spouse, significant other, and/or children to FALO functions. This right does not extend to the invitation of other guests, which is reserved for moonstoneholders only.

 

d. Ðaoine Sidhe: All Stoneholders are entitled to receive current copies of FALO's newsletter, Ðaoine Sidhe, which will be distributed at FALO functions or mailed at the discretion of the newsletter staff.

 

e. Expression: All Stoneholders have the right to express their opinions to the elders regarding matters of Rule and Policy without fear of retribution, harassment or ridicule. While the elders make the final decisions in all cases, FALO respects the opinions of its membership and maintains an "open door" policy for the expression of views and opinions. Such expression may be made to individual elders or the council as a whole through written or verbal correspondence or in person. Such expression is also permitted through written forum or similar articles submitted to Ðaoine Sidhe, so long as they conform to the newsletter policies.

3. Responsibilities

a. Dues: All Stoneholders are required to pay annual dues by High-Summer of each year. Cost of dues are determined by a unanimous vote of the elders.

 

b. Clan Participation: Welcomestoneholders must work toward the honor of moonstoneholder through active clan participation, including but not limited to, role-playing, event preparation, committee activity, written or artistic contribution to Ðaoine Sidhe, development of character, strict adherence to the Laws of FALO and encouragement and assistance to other Stoneholders and guests in all other regards.

 

c. Springfest: All Stoneholders must serve on a ministry at FALO's annual Springfest.

 

d. Rulings: All Stoneholders are required to abide by the rulings of the council of elders. Failure to do so may result in temporary or permanent loss of membership privileges.

 

e. Contact Information: Stoneholders are required to provide each of the elders with a current physical address, email address, and phone number where applicable.

 

f. Gather Attendance: Stoneholders must attend at least two gathers between High-Summer and High-Summer.

 

g. Honor of FALO: All Stoneholders are expected to uphold the honor of FALO. This means that at all times the Stoneholder will keep before them the ideals and goals of FALO. While “honor” can be fairly intangible, many of these ideals and goals are found in the By-Laws, Etiquette Guide, Character Guide, and Guild Charters. Many more are evident in the very fabric of the world of high-fantasy we create.

 

h. Courtesy: Stoneholders and their guests must treat other Stoneholders and their guests with courtesy.

4. Revocation

a. Dues: Failure to pay dues by the registration date of the annual Springfest will result in cessation of all mailings, including but not limited to invitations and copies of Ðaoine Sidhe. Members who have not paid dues by High-Summer are not permitted to attend FALO functions until dues are paid. Failure to pay dues by December 31 of each year will result in revocation of membership.

 

b. Attendance: Members who fail to attend a minimum of two FALO functions per FALO Fiscal year (High Summer to High Summer), may be subject to revocation of membership at the discretion of the elders.

 

c. Violations: Members who violate the Laws of FALO may be subject to disciplinary action deemed appropriate by the elders, up to and including revocation of membership and banishment from all FALO functions forevermore. These situations shall be judged on an individual basis by the current elders. Execution of such disciplinary measures will be handled only after the individual has had a chance to state his or her case to the elders.

 

d. Execution of Termination: Termination may be accomplished in writing only if the accused individual refuses to meet or speak with the elders concerning the alleged infraction or fails to respond to mailings and phone messages from the elders.

D. Moonstoneholder Rights & Responsibilities

1. Definition

a. General: Moonstoneholders are those Stoneholders who have been FALO members for at least a year and a day, have completed a FALO File approved by the elders, and have epitomized the membership ideals of FALO.

 

b. Selection: Moonstoneholders are chosen by a unanimous vote of the current elders.

2. Rights

a. General: All moonstoneholders will enjoy all of the rights available to welcomestoneholders.

 

b. Guests: Moonstoneholders are entitled to invite up to five guests to each FALO function, as applicable to the event or site. New guests to FALO functions must read and abide by FALO's by-laws, Etiquette Guide and Character Guidelines from the Handbook, which will be available at most FALO functions, or on the Internet, which is available at all times.

 

c. Mentorship: A moonstoneholder may mentor up to two prospectives at any given time.

 

d. Voting: In the event that a "Clan Vote" is held for decisions that affect FALO, a moonstoneholder may cast one vote. Moonstoneholders may be polled individually, where appropriate. In cases where a discussion is necessary, only moonstoneholders present at the discussion may cast a vote. The elders must provide prior written notice that such a vote is to be held, and a majority of current moonstoneholders must be present for such a vote to take place.

 

e. Alternate Personas: Moonstoneholders may attend an entire gather as an alternate persona with the advance permission of the council and in adherence to the following guidelines:

• The alternate persona must be another member’s guest

• The gather does not count toward the member’s required two gathers per year

• The moonstoneholder must make substantial effort to create an alternate persona that does not resemble their primary character

• The council must be notified at least one gather prior to the event

• No more that two moonstoneholders per gather may play alternate personas for the entire gather, and both alternate personas must be related to the same roleplay

f. Privileges: Moonstoneholders shall be given special consideration over welcomestoneholders when it comes to unique or special entitlements, including, but not limited to a reduction in fees for FALO functions and eligibility for eldership. In addition, only moonstoneholders are eligible to serve as mentors and reeves.

3. Responsibilities

a. General: In addition to those listed below, all moonstoneholders have the same responsibilities as applied to welcomestoneholders.

 

b. Service: Moonstoneholders are the core of FALO, and as such are required to give of themselves in a greater capacity than a welcomestoneholder. Because of this, moonstoneholders are called upon to serve as mentors, reeves, thanes, and ministers and should be more willing to head ministries, submit to Ðaoine Sidhe, host events, and perform other major tasks.

 

c. Growth: It falls to the moonstoneholders to help our clan grow. Therefore moonstoneholders should help in the recruitment of potential members by inviting good people to FALO functions and serving as mentors to worthy prospectives. All moonstoneholders are responsible for the actions and behavior of their guests.

 

d. Environment: A moonstoneholder must have a single, fully defined character and actively role-play at FALO functions. It befalls the moonstoneholders to demonstrate and promote good role-playing. The moonstoneholders set the example for Stoneholders and guests, and as such must exemplify the merits of being in character at FALO functions.

 

e. Involvement: It is the moonstoneholders' responsibility to initiate constructive dialogue with the elders regarding current clan issues and prospectives.

4. Revocation

a. General: Except as follows, moonstoneholders may have their memberships revoked under the same rules that apply to welcomestoneholders.

 

b. Inactivity: Moonstoneholders who fail to meet their obligations in the opinions of the elders shall be considered inactive moonstoneholders. inactive moonstoneholders will lose moonstoneholder privileges and receive only welcomestoneholder rights until such time as they fulfill their obligations, at which time they will automatically revert to active moonstoneholder status.

 

c. Revocation: Inactive moonstoneholders who remain so for an additional year shall be strictly subject to the rules of revocation applicable to welcomestoneholders.

E. Eldership

1. Definition

a. General: Elders are the leadership group of FALO and are responsible for all administrative duties and the delegation thereof. The elders make and enforce all rules as a unit, choose FALO's membership, oversee the organization's finances and act in all ways as the main governing body of FALO.

 

b. Duties: Specific duties shall be assigned to individual elders by the council. These functions include, but are not limited to, handling the clan’s finances and insurance and overseeing the duties of reeves and thanes.

 

c. Elders are treated in all other respects as moonstoneholders.

 

d. Decisions of Policy: The elders are solely responsible for the upholding of all rules and policies and the enforcement of penalties as applicable . No official meeting of the elders may take place without a quorum consisting of a majority of the elders. Likewise, no official decisions may be made without the consultation of a quorum. Minor decisions may be made by one or two elders as required by circumstances, but no decisions of policy or actions such as stone-granting, law changing, or guest-restricting may be made without a quorum. Any elder may call a vote of the moonstoneholders if a quorum cannot agree on a decision.

2. Eligibility

a. Service: All candidates for eldership must be moonstoneholders.

 

b. Selection: New elders are chosen by unanimous vote of existing elders. This decision is based on need and a private poll by the elders of active moonstoneholders.

3. Size and Term of Eldership

a. Size: The minimum number of elders shall be five with at least three from different households. The maximum number of elders is limited to the current number of moonstoneholders.

 

b. Term: The term of an elder is two years with no term limits. Every two years, the elders will reevaluate the leadership needs of the clan . Elders have the right to resign their posts and resume moonstoneholder status, preferably coinciding with the end of a term.

4. Revocation

a. General: Elders are subject to the same revocation procedures as moonstoneholders.

 

b. Dismissal: Elders may be dismissed from service by a two-thirds vote of all other existing elders in the event of gross misconduct, failure to adequately perform his or her duties, or severe violation of FALO's laws.

F. Honorary Membership

1. Definition

a. General: Honorary members are non-dues paying individuals who receive the title of member and are permitted to participate in all "open" FALO functions. Honorary Members may be invited to closed gathers, on an individual basis, at the discretion of the elders.

 

b. Selection: Honorary members are chosen by a unanimous vote of the elders. Reasons for Honorary membership are varied, and such memberships are rare and reserved for special circumstances.

2. Rights

a. FALO Events: Honorary members are allowed the same event discount as welcomestoneholders. In the case that the Honorary member was once a moonstoneholder, he or she will enjoy the moonstoneholders' discount.

 

b. Other: Other rights may be granted by the elders at their discretion.

3. Restrictions

a. Voting: Honorary Members have no voting privileges.

 

b. Mailings: Honorary Members receive no mailings.

4. Responsibilities

a. Participation: Honorary Members must keep in contact with the clan of FALO and its members through visitations, letters, submissions to Ðaoine Sidhe, and telephone contact with other Stoneholders.

 

b. Honor: Honorary Members must uphold the same ideals of FALO required of other Stoneholders. This especially pertains to matters of respect and honor, and the emotional support of our organization.

5. Revocation: Honorary memberships may be revoked for any reason by a majority vote of the elders.

G. Health and Safety

1. Alcoholic Beverages

a. Drunkenness: While FALO allows for the drinking of alcoholic beverages at "wet" sites, persistent drunkenness at FALO functions will not be tolerated. Those that abuse this privilege may be penalized with temporary or permanent loss of membership privileges.

 

b. Age: No one under the age of 21 is permitted to drink at FALO functions.

 

c. Dry Sites: Drinking at "dry" sites is not permitted.

 

d. Leaving Gathers: No member or guest of FALO will be permitted to drive away from a FALO function while under the influence of alcohol. Drunken individuals will have their car keys confiscated and be forced to spend the night at the function site if safe transportation is unavailable.

2. Drugs: Drugs, other than those prescribed by a physician, including marijuana and other illegal recreational substances are not permitted at FALO functions.

 

3. Smoking: Smoking is not permitted at indoor FALO events. The smoking of cigarettes, cigars, and pipes must be limited to outdoors, and butts must be disposed of properly.

 

4. Weapons

a. Indoor Use: Weapons are not to be brandished indoors except for pre-approved ceremonial purposes.

 

b. Handling: Weapons, other than practice weapons, must never be used on or pointed at another person. Practice weapons may only be used on consenting participants.

 

c. Concealed-Projectile Weapons: Weapons which conceal projectiles, such as blowguns, hand-crossbows, and similar devices are not permitted at FALO functions for any reason. Non-functioning replicas of these weapons must meet with elder approval.

 

d. Practice Weapons: Practice weapons must conform to FALO safety standards and must be inspected and approved by Marshals of the Fighters Guild as explained in the FALO Manual of Arms.

 

e. Missile Weapons: The use of missile weapons such as long and recurve bows, crossbows, throwing knives, throwing stars and axes will be restricted to designated areas. Those that use these weapons must follow all safety rules that apply to that site and must abide by the instructions of all FALO personnel responsible for overseeing such activities. Individuals who fail to comply with these restrictions will not be permitted to participate in these activities in the future. These regulations are explained in greater detail in the FALO Manual of Arms.

 

f. Modern Weapons: For the combined purposes of safety and atmosphere, compound bows, aluminum arrows, arrows with hunting tips and guns of any kind, including arquebus and flintlock, are not permitted at FALO functions. Additionally, magical devices, wands, staves, and the like, which utilize fire, smoke and projectiles are also not permitted.

5. Medical conditions

a. General: Stoneholders are responsible for informing the elders of any health problems, allergies, or physical handicaps regarding themselves and their guests.

 

b. Dietary Requirements: Anyone attending FALO functions should alert the hosts or applicable cooking staff to any dietary requirements or food allergies and intolerances.

6. Liability

a. Insurance for FALO-Rented Facilities: The elders will maintain insurance sufficient to permit renting camps or similar facilities for gathers and Springfests.

 

b. Insurance for Homes: Gather hosts are responsible for maintaining insurance coverage for their own homes or homes that they rent. FALO does not provide insurance coverage for the homes of hosts during FALO events.

H. Tradition

1. Ceremonies

a. Stones: Awarding of welcomestones and moonstones are important, positive and joyous events, and are not times for displays of negative emotions.

 

b. Cup-Passing: "Passing of the cup" is an affirmation of the unity of the clan and an opportunity for Stoneholders to introduce themselves and their guests, wish others well and pronounce happy tidings. Political discussion and opinion broadcasting should be reserved for the business portion of the meeting. Members are to be shown the utmost respect and attention when they are in possession of the cup.

2. Special Events

a. Yule Gather

i. The Yule Gather is a celebration encompassing all of the Winter season holidays, but without specific religious connotations.

 

ii. Stoneholders may invite one significant other and their children at a preset fee to the Yule gather. No other guests are permitted to attend this event.

b. Springfest (Mayfest)

i. The Springfest is a celebration encompassing all of the Spring holidays, but without specific religious connotations.

 

ii. The Springfest is the culmination of our year's efforts.

I. Role-Play

1. Permission: Any individuals wishing to perform role-playing activities of an unusual nature, which risk harming other individuals or personal property (i.e.: acrobatics, juggling, combat fire, use of large or dangerous props, water, food, dyes, and excessively messy makeup) must receive verbal permission from the hosts of the function and at least one additional elder in advance for the activity to take place. Any role-play of a grand nature, which will require the attention of all those present, should also be coordinated with the hosts and one additional elder.

 

2. Intellectual Property: Activities or stories that make use of places, objects, NPC's or other intellectual properties, created by any individual, must first be cleared with the creator of such, or a elder in a case where the creator is no longer in contact with FALO.

 

3. Harm to Other Characters: Outright murder, maiming or any activity which would result in a permanent or long-term change in the persona of another member's character, without their permission is prohibited.

J. Titles

1. Elders: As noted in Section E. above, elders are the leaders of FALO as described in that section. Prior to High Summer 2002, the elders were referred to as elders. Therefore, any reference to elders in writing or speech in any FALO document or publication, is a reference to the holder of the title “elder”.

 

2. Reeves

a. Duties: Reeves are moonstoneholders selected and empowered by the elders to organize certain important, detailed or complicated tasks which are ongoing endeavors. Reeves carry out their tasks with the authority of the elders and shall be overseen by a designated elder. Reeve positions may include, but are not limited to, historian, quartermaster, Springfest organizer, gathers coordinator, editor of Ðaoine Sidhe, web site production and similar functions. Reeves are empowered to enlist the aid of other members and are answerable to the elders.

 

b. Term: A reeve’s term lasts for two years, from High Summer to High Summer, and is chosen by the elders at the Yule Gather preceding the start of each term. Reeves may be replaced by the elders if they fail to meet the obligations of their posts or if they choose to step down.

3. Thanes

a. Duties: Thanes are stoneholders selected and empowered by the elders to perform certain important, detailed or complicated tasks which have a finite conclusion. Thanes carry out their tasks with the authority of the elders and shall be overseen by a designated elder. Thane positions may include, but are not limited to, the organization of specific outings, non-standard events and projects which will be completed upon the expiration of the thane’s term.

 

b. Term: A thane’s term is determined by the length and complexity of the task. Thane’s relinquish their titles upon completion of their task.

 

c. Gather Hosts: Gather hosts are considered thanes under the definition of a FALO thane.

4. Ministers

a. Definition: Ministers are stoneholders selected and empowered by the reeve of Springfest, and his or her overseeing elder, to take on the duty of leading other members and guests in the performance of explicit Springfest tasks.

 

b. Organization: Ministers may organize their work groups in any manner they so choose while executing their duties, assigning assistants as needed, but under the guidance of the Springfest Reeve. The minister must accomplish the goal while working within the guidelines of budgetary restraints and the laws and Etiquette of FALO and the event location.

 

c. Planning: Ministers are required to present plans to the Springfest Reeve for approval, well in advance of the Springfest on a schedule determined by the Springfest Reeve and approved by the designated elder. The minister is responsible for seeing that all work is performed safely and satisfactorily, and must provide expense reports and receipts for any money spent, not to exceed the budget as set down by the Springfest Reeve and elders.

 

d. Obtaining FALO Property: Ministers must work with the Quartermaster Reeve to obtain, utilize and care for FALO property which may be required during the execution of the minister’s duties.

 

e. Replacement: Ministers may be replaced by the Springfest Reeve, with the approval of the designated elder, if he or she feels that the minister is not performing the assigned duties to a sufficient level of satisfaction.

K. Guests

1. Definition: Guests are any non-member individuals attending FALO functions at the invitation of a moonstoneholder, or the non-member significant other or child of any Stoneholder.

 

2. Fees: Guests’ fees are to be paid for at each gather by the Stoneholder responsible for him or her.

 

3. By-Laws: Guests are required to read and abide by the By-Laws of FALO and are expected to uphold the honor of FALO as presented in these By-Laws, the Etiquette Guide, Character Guide. Any guest interested in participating in activities involving weapons must read the Manual of Arms and abide by its rules.

[Web Editor's Note: The By-Laws are out of date with regards to the Etiquette Guide and Manual of Arms. These documents do not exist.]

 

4. Responsibility for Guests: Guests are the responsibility of the members bringing them. The elders shall hold the members who bring guests responsible for transgressions. In extreme cases, the guest may not be permitted to return to future FALO functions until such time as the host is certain that improper behavior has been rectified.

 

5. Rights: Guests are entitled to the same fun and enjoyment as members, and are permitted to make similar use of facilities, food and sleeping arrangements normally permitted to Stoneholders.

 

6. Meetings and Voting: Guests are not permitted to speak out in clan forums unless invited to do so. Guests are likewise not permitted to cast votes or participate in those activities specifically reserved for members.

L. Prospectives

1. Definition: A Prospective is a Guest who is a potential candidate for membership. A Prospective has no more rights or responsibilities than any other guest, with the exception of being given a higher priority when assigning which guests are welcome at gathers with limited space.

 

2. FALO Questionnaire: A guest may obtain a mentor at any time. A mentorship becomes official once the mentor has notified the council of elders, the council confirms the arrangement with the guest, and the mentorship is approved by the council. A guest becomes a Prospective when, and only when, his or her mentor has submitted a completed FALO questionnaire on their behalf. This questionnaire will typically be filled out under the guidance of the mentor.

 

3. Term: A Prospective may remain so indefinitely as membership is not assured to any one. Prospectives are required to be encouraging of those who gain membership before them and not to make inappropriate emotional displays when membership is not forthcoming in a timely fashion.

 

4. Instruction: Prospectives must be open to constructive criticism from their mentors and the elders, making adjustments in behavior and character portrayal as needed.

 

5. Compatibility with FALO: In some instances, prospectives may be asked to completely abandon a character concept in lieu of something more compatible with the FALO environment. Those who do not heed such advice must understand that a welcomestone may never be forthcoming.

 

6. Revocation of Candidacy: A prospective ceases to become a candidate for FALO membership if the mentor chooses to no longer endorse the prospective. The process of becoming a prospective may be started anew if a new mentor is found.

 

7. Changing Mentors: Prospectives retain the right to choose another mentor. Such a change becomes effective with the new mentor resubmitting the Prospective’s paperwork to the elders. Such an action should only be taken after careful consideration.

M. Mentors

1. Definition: Mentors are moonstoneholders who are intensely involved in the training and guidance of Prospectives.

 

2. Appointment: A moonstoneholder becomes a mentor when the moonstoneholder has notified the council of elders, the council confirms the arrangement with the guest, and the mentorship is approved by the council.

 

3. Purpose: Mentors are the liaisons between the elders and the prospectives, and are responsible for all instruction to the prospective, as well as informing him or her of the will of the elders.

 

4. Dismissal: A mentor may be dismissed from service if the prospective chooses to no longer seek membership in FALO or if the prospective chooses to take on a new mentor for any reason.

 

5. Restrictions: While a prospective may have any number of Stoneholders assist him or her with character development or orientation in FALO, each prospective is permitted to have only one mentor. A moonstoneholder may not mentor more than two Prospectives at the same time.