GENERAL'S MEETING NOTES:

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Generals

COD Mobile

XGC Penguin XC just created an Xiled Gaming clan on the new Call of Duty Mobile game. It can be searched by "Xiled_Gaming". If anyone has an issue finding it, please message him via discord and he can get you added to it.

Working with Members

As a General, it's your responsibility to be talking with all members of your clan. Remember, a simple question can go a long way, whether it's to expose issues that weren't communicated to you previously, or to get to know potential future leaders and determine if they have the qualities we look for in our leaders. When you spot people doing things right, give them that praise to show them it's appreciated and to keep them progressing in that direction. Everything trickles down, both good and bad. Show them that leadership is fun and it will encourage more people to want to give it a try.

Clan Meetings

Remember that you should be holding a clan meeting every week, as well as posted your clan meeting notes and attendance in your clan forum. Meetings are a great way to keep people involved with their fellow members, as well as to communicate specific things happening in the clan such as squad splits, clan splits, new promotions and recruits, clan or squad matches, and much more. Also ensure you are training your leadership below you to be able to hold meetings in your absence for if you're ever unable to be online. Clan meetings are MANDATORY and part of your responsibilities as a General. You should not be reading the General's notes verbatim, you need to include specific things going on in your clan as well.

Leadership Training Classes

Moderator Class
Tuesday, October 8th @ 9pm EST
Hosted by XGC Fliggy XD
https://www.xiledgaming.com/forum/xi...-class-10-8-19

Advanced General Class
Friday, October 11th @ 9pm EST
Hosted by XGC Fliggy XD
https://www.xiledgaming.com/forum/xi...class-10-11-19

Community Wide Events

Saturday, October 26th @ 9pm EST
Game with Fame featuring KoG LOTUS XS on Call of Duty: Black Ops 4
Ask Lotus a question here!
https://www.xiledgaming.com/forum/ge...ask-a-question

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare
Saturday, October 26th @ 8pm EST
Hosts: XGC Horus XS & XGC Iris

GTA V
Thursday, October 31st @ 9pm EST
Hosts: KoG xMeliodasx & XGC Keaton

 

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Generals:

Moderation of Forums/User Groups:

As moderators, it is YOUR RESPONSIBILITY to keep the forum page(s) clean and organized! If you aren't sure what needs to be done, message your Section Leader or Division Leader and we'll be happy to show you what's expected. This is part of your responsibilities as a Moderator and needs to be done. Don't just take your leadership's word because they say it's done. You need to be checking to see if in fact it was and was it done properly. If not, get with them and train them on the proper way to do said tasks. If a Moderator class is needed again, one can be provided. Please make this a weekly priority to be checking your clans forums. Remember, IF YOU DON'T USE IT YOU WILL LOSE IT!!!

Recruiting:

When recruiting new members for your clan, you should be looking for like minded gamers. QUALITY NOT QUANTITY!! We want members who are going to grow our community and further advance the success of XG! WE DO NOT RECRUIT OFF THE GWG! That is not an option. If a member comes through the GWG and is placed in your clan and/or asks to join your clan then that's fine but you should not be looking at it to find members looking to join a clan. NO EXCEPTIONS! Recruiting isn't hard, just get out there and try.

Recruits:

You should ensure that recruits are not on staying as recruits for more than 7 days. This has become an issue over the past month. The purpose of them being a recruit is to see if they are a good fit for the clan. If they are not a good fit or unresponsive, make sure they are removed off the clan/squad list for the clan.


Meetings:

Generals, it is your job to ensure that your Captain(s) are hosting a weekly squad meetings besides the clan meeting. It helps with communication with your members to ensure they get all the info passed on. As well as holding your own clan meeting with ALL members able to participate. If you have members who can't attend, you should be following up with them and bringing them up to speed! Additionally, Captain(s) need to host a weekly game night with their squad, either on the night of their squad meeting or another night that works best for them and their squad.

Clan and Squad Lists:

REMINDER, Clan and Squad Lists are due the 1st and 15th of EVERY MONTH! This is not something new and has not been happening when it should. We will be following up on who is or is not doing this. Editing should be done throughout the month to keep the list up to date with new recruits, promotions, demotions, removals, etc.

Blackout Tournament-Alcatraz!

Clan Compete will be hosting yet another Black Out Tournament....Alcatraz!! This will be held on Friday, October 18th at 8:30-10:30 pm Est! Interested? Join ClanCompete.com, create a team and join the Alcatraz Tournament Ladder! Rules are still in progress but similar to the previous tournament! Have any questions, hit up XGC Tantaliz XC, XGC Traitor XC, XGC Coop XC or XGC Wreck XC! We will be streaming LIVE on Mixer! Mixer.com/XiledGaming

Community Wide Events

Game with Fame featuring KoG LOTUS XS
Saturday, October 26th @ 9pm EST
Message XGC Buffy XD for an invite and ask her a question here!
https://www.xiledgaming.com/forum/ge...ask-a-question

Call of Duty Modern Warfare
Saturday, October 26th @ 8pm EST
Hosts: XGC Horus XS & XGC Iris

GTA V
Thursday, October 31st @ 9pm EST
Hosts: KoG xMeliodasx & XGC Keaton

 

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Call of Duty Mobile

Call of Duty Mobile currently has a cap on the amount of people in the clan. Unless they lift it, it will be impossible to add any more than 20 or 30. Feel free to make groups for your clans. If the cap is lifted, we will circle back to it. If you have any questions regarding the Xiled Gaming clan, hit up XGC PENGUIN XC.

Names / Gamertags

We do NOT call people by their first name in the community. In XG we refer to everyone by their gamertag, no exceptions!

Discrimination

As members of this Community, we are expected to abide by the community rules and regulations. Our Honor Code is in place for a specific reason so that members can feel safe to be themselves. In each divisions Honor Code, in sections 8 for XGC and KoG and section 9 for SYN, it states that one of the Honor Code violations consist of discrimination. Discrimination classifies as the unjust or prejudicial treatment of different categories of people. No one should be made fun of for who they are, whether it be race, gender or the way they speak.


Just because someone is different does not give anyone the right to make fun of them. Generals, if someone approaches you about a concern like this, do not sweep it under the rug. Address the situation professionally in a timely manner and ask for help if needed.

Rank Responsibilities

If you are in a leadership rank, you will be held accountable to the rank responsibilities listed in the rank structure - found here: https://www.xiledgaming.com/3169127-...e-2015-update=

If you don't fulfill the responsibilities of your rank, you will be held accountable. If you don't know how to fulfill your responsibilities, ask for help from your chain of command and we will be happy to help you. Bottom line, we are all here to create a great gaming experience for all members of this community, and sometimes that means dealing with issues and preventing them from becoming greater problems.

Each rank is responsible for promoting the rank directly below theirs - Section Leaders promote Generals, Generals promote captains, and captains promote lieutenants. When a captain spot becomes available, the lieutenant should be the one promoted - there shouldn't be a sergeant jumping above the LT to become a captain. This doesn't set the squad or clan up for success. Also remember that just because someone used to be in leadership, doesn't mean they should be skipping rank - they should be working their way back through the ranks in the correct way. We do not recycle leadership.

Relationships in XG

We do not allow family members or people in relationships to be in the same clan. See this thread:
https://www.xiledgaming.com/forum/xi...adership-in-xg

For you Generals as well as your captains and lieutenants, this is something you need to keep in mind if it arises in your clan, and handle accordingly. The purpose of this is to ensure promotions are not being handed out to people due to favoritism or nepotism, as that is not how promotions are earned.

Earning Promotions

Please review the current XG Promotion Requirements here: https://www.xiledgaming.com/forum/xi...uirements-2018

Note that it is clearly stated that promotions are not given based on fulfilling time requirements. Promotions are earned, not given. Fulfilling the rank structure and responsibilities as well as showing that you are making good decisions to benefit your clan and the community will help push you forward to that next rank you are going for. Training the members below you is key to you being successful and moving forward.

Recruiting

We do NOT recruit from social media sites or apps such as Facebook, Twitter, Snapchat, Instagram, etc. Potential recruits need to be screened through Xbox parties and by playing with them to ensure they are a good fit for the community and they will follow our rules and guidelines, especially the Honor Code. Looking for Group posts, game chat, and messaging random players from games are just a few ways to do recruitment. If you need help, ask for it and we'll be happy to assist.

Community Wide Events

Game with Fame featuring KoG LOTUS XS
Saturday, October 26th @ 9pm EST
Message XGC Buffy XD for an invite and ask her a question here!
https://www.xiledgaming.com/forum/ge...ask-a-question

Call of Duty Modern Warfare
Saturday, October 26th @ 8pm EST
Hosts: XGC Horus XS & XGC Iris

GTA V
Thursday, October 31st @ 9pm EST
Hosts: KoG xMeliodasx & XGC Keaton

 

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Generals

Leadership Decision-Making

When making decisions about removing members from the clan or issuing warnings, the only people that should be involved are you, your Section Leader, and possibly your captain and/or lieutenant. Decisions have to be based on what is best for the clan, division, and/or community as a whole, and the reason we have leadership is because you are expected to make those tough decisions, regardless of personal feelings or friendships.

Asking Questions

When a situation arises that you don't know how to handle, or if someone asks you a question you aren't sure of the answer to, please reach out to your chain of command to get the answer. We would always rather have you ask the question than to take incorrect action and have to correct it later!

Clan Games / No Member Left Behind

As you all probably know, the new Modern Warfare released a couple of days ago. Do any of your clans need a Primary Game update? Post an Update Clan request on the Help Desk so we can ensure this information is current and up to date. If there are members in any of your clans who are not getting the new game, it is you and your General's responsibility to get them into a clan where they have other people to still game with. Make this a top priority over this week.
https://www.xiledgaming.com/forum/he...or-delete-clan

Relationships in XG

To clarify last week's meeting note regarding relationships / family members being in the same clans, squads, or sections - neither member can hold a leadership rank. For example, if a Section Leader has a family member or significant other as a sergeant in their section, that is fine, but if that person wants to move into leadership they would need to transfer to a different clan under another section leader. If you need clarification, please ask before taking action.

https://www.xiledgaming.com/forum/xi...adership-in-xg

The purpose of this rule is to ensure promotions are not being handed out to people due to favoritism or nepotism, as that is not how promotions are earned.

Clan & Squad Lists

Clan and Squad lists are due by 11:59pm EST on Thursday, October 31st - ensure you have posted your clan list by this time. If a captain isn't able to post their squad list, you should be posting in their stead and following up with them about why they didn't get it done. You should be comparing the clan list and usergroup to ensure they match, hit up your XS or an XD if you need an updated copy of your usergroup.

Community Wide Events

GTA V
Thursday, October 31st @ 9pm EST
Hosts: KoG xMeliodasx & XGC Keaton
XGC Division Leader 2/28/19

leadership is not a position or a title, it is action and example.
-cory booker

hope strengthens. fear kills.
-mackayla lane, shadowfever

 

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Generals

Transfers

Regarding transfers, they should not take more than 48-72 hours (2-3 days). As a reminder, WE DO NOT DENY OUTGOING TRANSFERS! As soon as the transfer request is made to the member's current General, it needs to start moving through the process by you messaging your Section Leader to let them know about the transfer. If you have any questions regarding handling transfers, direct them up the chain of command or use the open door policy if needed.

If the member requesting a transfer is a potential issue, that should be brought up so the new potential Section Leader and General are completely aware before they accept the transfer in.

Training

When training members to advance in the clan/community, it's required that you spend time, explain and run through all aspects of the proposed upcoming rank. That's how proper training is done. THERE ARE NO TESTS! The only tests that are given are the Intro to Generals, the Advanced Generals and the Section Leader Tests!! NO EXCEPTIONS! We do not test or quiz lower ranks to be considered for promotion. If this is happening, it needs to stop NOW!! If you hear of it, get rid of it. Any questions, hit up a Division Leader.

Game Sharing

Regarding game sharing...this for starters is not a good idea! It gives "strangers" (to be fair, unless you've met someone in real life, you are just that) access to not only your account on the box but and personal or sensitive information that's stored on the box. This is NOT something we practice or condone in XG, as you are responsible for anything that takes place on your account, regardless of if it is you or somebody else actually doing it. You should not be asking clan mates, leadership or anyone else to game share or to gain access to their account. If this is happening, stop. NO EXCEPTIONS! Asking random people to game share or their account information will get you removed from the community. Any questions regarding this, hit up a XD.

Add & Removal Requests

Remember to be doing both adds and removals in a timely manner. This ensures your user group and clan/squad lists stay up to date and accurate. Also, to help simplify things for not only yourselves but the Admins who handle the requests, if you have more than one please put them all in the same post opposed to multiple posts. (i.e. all adds in one and all removals in one) This will save everyone time and make things so much easier on all parties.

Just a reminder, prior to posting an Add Request, your clan list needs to be updated to show that person as a member. Member means they have reached the rank of private, so don't request to add recruits.

Removal requests need to be detailed as far as the reason - this is to assist in case they want to return in the future, it determines whether or not a Grass Wasn't Greener will be required.

Recruiting

As a reminder, we do not recruit members from PC or Playstation. We currently only support Xbox console users. On some Xbox One games there is cross play enabled, so if you are actively recruiting, some games allow you to turn off that cross play function which will help eliminate those players that you shouldn't be going after.

Additionally - new Modern Warfare is out, so if you have been using the "We're waiting for the new game to drop" excuse, that stops now. Recruiting is a necessary part of maintaining successful clans and has to be done constantly to make up for members leaving, going inactive, etc.

Rank Responsibilities/Accountability:

As members progress within the community, different ranks come with different responsibilities...as a Captain, General, a Section Leader and so on...if your squad is failing, it's on you as the Captain. If your clan is failing, it's on you as General and if your section is failing, it's on you as a Section Leader...YOU WILL BE HELD ACCOUNTABLE! Training and communication is crucial in leadership. Without it, things are missed, issues are not handled and problems arise as a result. As leaders, it's our job to be in front of things so if and when they do go sideways it's easily managed and fixed. If you aren't sure how, get with your leadership and we will teach you how. Always ask for help and don't be afraid to admit that you don't know how to do something. Nobody has all the answers, that is why we have to work together as a team to create a better squad, a better clan, a better section, and a better community overall. Surround yourself with people who reinforce your weaknesses, and teach other people what you know - that is the way to be successful.

Leadership Training Classes

Captain's Classes

Sunday, November 10th @ 2pm EST hosted by SYN LadyRebl XS
https://www.xiledgaming.com/forum/xi...captains-class

Moderator Classes

Monday, November 4th @ 8pm EST hosted by XGC Fliggy XD
https://www.xiledgaming.com/forum/xi...-class-11-4-19

Community Wide Events

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare
Friday, November 8th @ 9pm EST
Hosts: SYN CandySlayer & SYN x Brave

Friday the 13th
Friday, December 13th @ 11pm EST
Hosts: KoG Anastasia & XGC Iris