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Meeting Notes 8/2/2020

Leaders don't force people to follow, they invite them on a journey.

Generals

Weekly Warzone Tournament


Presenting: Warzone Weekend. Every Friday or Saturday night (depending on schedules) there will be a two hour Warzone Tournament hosted by ClanCompete. We will be keeping a running tally of team scores each week that will be posted on the site. The event can be watched LIVE at Twitch.tv/XiledGamingTV every week.

For those who want to participate, make sure they have a team set up on Clan Compete - for questions, comments or ideas, hit up any of the CC Staff.

Micro-Managing

MICRO MANAGING
MICRO MANAGING Micro managing is stepping all over your leaders feet, doing their jobs for them, not giving them the freedom to succeed on their own, not holding them accountable for the members they are over, and basically just not giving them enough respect to let them do their jobs. This...
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The Xiled Gaming rank structure is in place to ensure that the responsibility over sections, clans, and squads, is not all placed on one person. Prior to promoting somebody into a leadership rank, you should have worked with them to make sure they knew the basics of the rank beforehand, and that they are capable of making good decisions to better their squad and the clan as a whole. Allowing people to make mistakes is a critical part of them becoming a stronger leader, when you see mistakes happen, have a conversation with them about what they can change in order to prevent that mistake from being repeated in the future.

By doing someone's responsibilities for them, you aren't setting them up for success, because they need to know how to do their responsibilities without you being present. Trust in their decisions and work with them on teaching the leaders and members beneath them the correct way to do things.

Preparing for the Future

When looking at your squads and your clan day to day, take note of things that you see them doing well, and things they could improve on. If your clan is struggling with recruiting, have a conversation with the leadership about what's not working for them. If your clan is growing very quickly, but struggling to find members who want to move into leadership, bring that up in the clan meeting and ask people to speak up on if they have questions about going into leadership, or why some people may be hesitating to move up. Sometimes that's all that is needed, once you start a conversation and have people thinking about something it will help, not necessarily right away, but it lays a foundation for future communication.

As leaders in this community we should always be on the lookout for future leadership, we want our future leadership to be better than what we were. Never hold anyone back, give people the chance to show what they can do for our community as a whole, sometimes you have to break a few eggs to make a good omelet.

Community Wide Events

Uno
Saturday, August 8th @ 9pm EST
Hosts: SYN JAChelle XS & KoG Alucard

Black Ops 4
Saturday, August 8th @ 9pm EST
Game Modes: Custom Blackout
Hosts: XGC Buffy XD & XGC Pepsi Mango

Modern Warfare
Wednesday, August 12th @ 9pm EST
Game Modes: Lobby-voted
Hosts: Ragintigress & XGC Horus XS
 

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Meeting Notes 8/9/2020

Great Things Never Come from Comfort Zones

Generals

Name Change Research

When researching name changes, make sure you are utilizing the Members search to check that the name isn't currently in use. If the name has been inactive for more than 3 years and isn't currently in a usergroup or listed on a clan list, it is okay to approve someone for that inactive name.

As a reminder, gamertags can only be 12 characters total, so anything longer needs to be shortened before approval.

Navigating Clan Forum

Reminder that you have the ability to view your clan usergroup - when going to the Clan Forum, scroll to the right and find "Clan Members" as a tab and that is the clan usergroup. AT LEAST twice a month you need to verify that the clan list and the clan usergroup match. This is important for keeping paperwork updated as much as possible so that higher ups can view it and get accurate information about the number of people currently in the clan.

Recruits should not be accepted into the usergroup until they have been promoted to the rank of private, in order to prevent unnecessary paperwork through the help desk for those who don't make it past the 7 day trial period.

Leadership Classes

Please note that leadership classes are updated and back - if you need a class on a specific date/time, message any of the instructors with a date and time that works for you, or if your captain may need one.

Meet the leadership development team
DO NOT POST IN THIS THREAD Below are a list of those that are part of the Leadership Development Team for Xiled Gaming. This list is meant to help our members know who is on the team and what their roles are. Leadership Development Team Trainer XGC HYLANDER XC Section Leader Classes All...
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Leadership Training Classes

Captain's Class
Saturday, August 15th @ 8pm EST
Hosted by KoG Turdz XS
Captains Class
KoG Turdz XS will be hosting a Captains Class on Saturday Aug. 15, 2020 @ 8pm est This class is highly encouraged for those who intend to move up the ranks. It is open to any member holding the currently rank of Captain in all divisions with XG. This class will hold 10 spots. Members will be...
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Intro to General's Class
Monday, August 24th @ 8pm EST
Hosted by XGC Tantaliz XC
[8.24.20] Intro to Generals Class
XGC Tantaliz XC will be hosting an Intro to Generals Class on Monday, August 24th, @ 8pm EST It is open to any member holding the current rank of General in all divisions within XG. This class will be held in Party Chat with only 10 spots available. Members will be invited according to the...
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Advanced General's Class
Tuesday, September 1st @ 8pm EST
Hosted by XGC Tantaliz XC
[9.1.20] Advanced Generals Class
XGC Tantaliz XC will be hosting an Advanced Generals Class on Tuesday, September 1st, @ 8pm EST. It is open to any member holding the current rank of General in all divisions within XG. This class will be held in Party Chat with only 10 spots available. Members will be invited according to the...
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Section Leader Class
Tuesday, August 18th @ 8pm EST
Hosted by XGC Tantaliz XC
[8.18.20] Section Leader Class
If you are not a Section Leader, DO NOT post in this thread. The Section Leader Class is for ALL Section Leaders. This class will be 2 hours long and you must attend the entire class in order to get credit for it. The class will be Tuesday, August 18, @ 8pm EST. It is not mandatory but...
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Community Wide Events

Modern Warfare
Wednesday, August 12th @ 9pm EST
Game Modes: Hardcore and Core game modes
Hosts: Ragintigress & XGC Horus XS

Modern Warfare
Saturday, August 15th @ 9pm EST
Game Modes: Hardcore Modes & more
Hosts: XGC StaleDonuts & SYN JAChelle XS
 

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Meeting Notes 8/16/2020

The difference between something good and something great is attention to detail.

Generals

Warzone Tournament

The ClanCompete weekly Warzone Tournament will be back this Saturday, August 22nd starting at 8:30pm EST.
Each team must have 4 players only, and scoring will be based on total kills per game - only the top 3 games should be submitted to the tournament officials and must be present in the Team Captains Xbox Activity Feed for verification.
If you want to put a team together, please make sure you join the ladder here:
Clan Compete
Clan Compete - Online ladders and tournaments for all Gamers.
www.clancompete.com

This tournament is currently only open to players on Xbox. No PC or PS4 players allowed.

Grass Wasn't Greener

The Grass Wasn't Greener should never be used as a recruiting ground for you or anybody in your clan. If you have information about a GWG applicant, let your XS know and they will be able to post a reply in that individual's application - only XS and higher are allowed to post in current GWG applications.

Please note that if you have a member who is returning that had to put in a GWG application, you need to verify that their application was approved before adding them back into the clan usergroup - if someone has a denied application, they should not be added into the clan usergroup under ANY circumstances.
Additionally, if someone was approved and had to pay to return, they will be placed by an XD or higher and cannot choose the clan they return into.

Verify that if someone says their application was approved, don't just take their word for it. It's a simple thing to check that will save you trouble down the road.

Recruiting / Thinking Ahead

As we get closer to fall, now is a great time to push recruiting - people tend to stay indoors as the weather cools off and we get into fall and winter.
You need to be talking to all of your clan members about recruiting and making it a priority, if your clan has been struggling with recruiting, talk about ways to fix that with either your Section Leader, or with the open door policy.
With new consoles and games still supposed to come out through the end of this year, make sure you have conversations about who is planning on buying new consoles and new games now, that way when they do come out it isn't a surprise to see people switch games or consoles.

This information should be utilized when considering squad splits and clan splits - don't send a group of people out who might not be playing the same games as each other in a matter of a few weeks as that doesn't set the squad or clan up for success going forward.

Leadership Development

With recruiting and growth always comes the challenge of training future leadership. The easiest way to start training potential future leaders is by starting at the very beginning, even as a recruit or as a private, because that way the knowledge has time to develop within their mind and they will be comfortable asking questions from the get-go.

Make sure your clan doesn't just focus on recruiting - it needs to be an equal balance of recruiting and training current clan members, otherwise you'll end up in a not so great situation down the road. That's why we have the rank structure in place, because everyone contributes towards training, whether they are in leadership or not, just from being in parties and games and having conversations. Having the team all working together pulling the same rope in the same direction should always be the goal, because the more people that are doing it, the easier it will be for the group as a whole.

Leadership Training Classes

Intro to General's Class
Monday, August 24th @ 8pm EST
Hosted by XGC Tantaliz XC
[8.24.20] Intro to Generals Class
XGC Tantaliz XC will be hosting an Intro to Generals Class on Monday, August 24th, @ 8pm EST It is open to any member holding the current rank of General in all divisions within XG. This class will be held in Party Chat with only 10 spots available. Members will be invited according to the...
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Advanced General's Class
Tuesday, September 1st @ 8pm EST
Hosted by XGC Tantaliz XC
[9.1.20] Advanced Generals Class
XGC Tantaliz XC will be hosting an Advanced Generals Class on Tuesday, September 1st, @ 8pm EST. It is open to any member holding the current rank of General in all divisions within XG. This class will be held in Party Chat with only 10 spots available. Members will be invited according to the...
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Section Leader Class
Tuesday, August 18th @ 8pm EST
Hosted by XGC Tantaliz XC
[8.18.20] Section Leader Class
If you are not a Section Leader, DO NOT post in this thread. The Section Leader Class is for ALL Section Leaders. This class will be 2 hours long and you must attend the entire class in order to get credit for it. The class will be Tuesday, August 18, @ 8pm EST. It is not mandatory but...
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Community Wide Events

Fortnite
Saturday, August 22nd @ 9pm EST
Game Modes: Custom Battle Royale
Hosts: SYN BOOMBOOM & SYN JAChelle XS

Call of Duty: Black Ops 4
Saturday, September 12th @ 9pm EST
Game Modes: Custom Blackout
Hosts: XGC Ironvik & XGC Buffy XD
 

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Generals

Recycling Leadership

All ranks must be earned - handing somebody a leadership rank only because they have previously held a leadership rank in the past is not what you and your leaders should focus on when considering promotions. Go through their current rank responsibilities and ensure that they are already doing what is expected of them at that rank. Then take a look at the responsibilities of the next rank and evaluate whether or not you think they can handle the extra responsibilities of that rank - if you feel like they could fulfill some but not all, start working with them on those areas that they need training on.

To be clear, nobody is barred from going back into leadership after a demotion, but they need to show that they are going to uphold their rank responsibilities instead of it simply being assumed that "they've done it before so they know what they're doing." Issues which caused them to be demoted need to be addressed to ensure they don't repeat the same mistakes as before, and if you only look at members who had previous experience it becomes easy to overlook members who haven't been in leadership before, even if they are demonstrating more leadership qualities than someone who's been leadership previously.

Removal Requests / Help Desk

Please remember that usergroups should be checked at least twice a month to ensure that they match the clan list - meaning anybody who is in the usergroup who has left, transferred, or been removed for inactivity shouldn't still be in the usergroup. In order to submit a ticket for removal, you need to go to the Help Desk, then select the Usergroup Removal Request category, being sure to follow the correct format as listed, with the correct spelling of the member's name and a detailed reason for the removal. Make sure you are including any specifics that would be needed in case the member wants to return through the GWG in the future. Members removed for inactivity do not need to post a GWG and are welcome to return to any clan of their choice.

Additionally, members need to request to join the clan usergroup and should be accepted only once they reach the rank of private in order to reduce removal requests for recruits who don't stay after the 7 day recruit period.

In-Game Regiments / Clans

When creating in-game clans or regiments, it is recommended to have members of leadership in control of them in order to maintain them and keep things running smoothly. Having an in-game regiment or clan on certain games allows certain benefits and perks that can be used as a tool to help bring in new recruits and members as well, such as XP bonuses, rewards, etc. However, members are not required to be a part of an XG in-game clan or regiment unless they wish to be, they are able to be in any they choose.

Enforcing the Honor Code

As a reminder, all XG members are expected to follow their specific division honor code, which can be located here:
XILED GAMING HONOR CODE
The honor code is the foundation that Xiled Gaming was built on. It is the code of conduct for how our gamers should play and conduct themselves as members in our community.
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Using derogatory terms that target a specific race or gender are not allowed and must be handled immediately, with a warning and/or removal from the community, depending on the severity. Use of the N-Word is not allowed under any circumstances within Xiled Gaming. Make sure that you and your leaders are able to handle these situations when they arise and help to teach them if they haven't had to deal with this type of issue, or reach out to your chain of command if you need assistance.

Leadership Training Classes

Captain's Class
Saturday, August 29th @ 9pm EST
Hosted by KoG LOTUS XS
Captains Class [08.29.2020]
KoG LOTUS XS will be hosting a Captains Class on 08.29.2020 @ 9pm est This class is highly encouraged for those who intend to move up the ranks. It is open to any member holding the currently rank of Captain in all divisions with XG. This class will hold 10 spots. Members will be invited in...
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Captain's Class
Monday, August 31st @ 9pm EST
Hosted by KoG Turdz XS
Captains Class 8/31/2020 9pm Est
KoG Turdz XS will be hosting a Captains Class on 08.31.2020 @ 9pm est This class is highly encouraged for those who intend to move up the ranks. It is open to any member holding the currently rank of Captain in all divisions with XG. This class will hold 10 spots. Members will be invited in...
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Intro to General's Class
Monday, August 24th @ 8pm EST
Hosted by XGC Tantaliz XC
[8.24.20] Intro to Generals Class
XGC Tantaliz XC will be hosting an Intro to Generals Class on Monday, August 24th, @ 8pm EST It is open to any member holding the current rank of General in all divisions within XG. This class will be held in Party Chat with only 10 spots available. Members will be invited according to the...
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Intro to General's Class
Tuesday, September 1st @ 8pm EST
Hosted by XGC Mini Me XD
Intro to Generals Class 9-1-2020 @8pm Eastern Time
XGC Mini Me XD will be hosting an Intro to Generals Class on Tuesday Sept 1st,2020 @8pm Eastern Time. It is open to any member holding the current rank of General in all divisions within XG. 8pm Eastern Time 7pm Central Time 6pm Mountain Time 5pm Pacific Time 1am UK Time This class will be...
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Advanced General's Class
Tuesday, September 1st @ 8pm EST
Hosted by XGC Tantaliz XC
[9.1.20] Advanced Generals Class
XGC Tantaliz XC will be hosting an Advanced Generals Class on Tuesday, September 1st, @ 8pm EST. It is open to any member holding the current rank of General in all divisions within XG. This class will be held in Party Chat with only 10 spots available. Members will be invited according to the...
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Community Wide Events

Modern Warfare
Saturday, August 29th @ 9pm EST
Game Modes: Hardcore / Lobby Voted
Hosts: XGC ironvik & XGC StaleDonuts

Prominence Poker
Saturday, September 5th @ 9pm EST
Hosts: KoG Havel & XGC StaleDonuts

Black Ops 4
Saturday, September 12th @ 9pm EST
Game Modes: Custom Blackout
Hosts: XGC ironvik & XGC Buffy XD
 

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Building A Leadership Pipeline

For your clan, you need to have a leadership development plan in place in order for everyone to be successful and achieving their goals. Some might think that training doesn't happen until someone has reached the rank of lieutenant (first leadership rank), but if you take a look at the rank structure under rank responsibilities, you'll actually find that learning and training starts at the rank of private. See the below rank responsibilities for a Private.

#2. Learn, understand, and follow the Honor Code.
#3. Learn, understand, and follow the rank structure and chain of command.

Notice the words learn and understand are used, not just locate and read, as it is more than just knowing where to find these items on the website, it's about explaining our rules and guidelines in a way that each individual member understands.

So how are they to get that knowledge? The number one priority of Generals and Captains is to get recruits and privates to the rank of sergeant. That means more than simply promoting members just because they spent their two weeks at private. It means that leadership development begins at this level by providing the foundation of knowledge that every member needs to understand. Specifically, Xiled Gaming's Four Main Components or Pillars which set us apart from every other gaming community, which include the Honor Code, Rank Structure, Promotion Requirements, and Clan Structure. Training can be done in many different ways, from covering information in clan meetings, to one on one training with members throughout the week - many clans cover an article of the Honor Code each week, one rank responsibility, one promotion requirement, and so on. Also, make sure that you are going fully over the rank responsibilities when doing a promotion and ensuring the member accepts them and asks any questions they may have. This will set them up for success in their new role.

Establishing a system of providing this information will start to establish your leadership pipeline. Members tend to be more active and will want to move up the ranks more once they understand the foundation of our community and what is expected of them. You do not want to have a gap in your pipeline due to no one being prepared or trained, just as you do not want your leadership pipeline to be clogged because someone is promoted to a higher position without having the basic knowledge required for the rank. This is not preparing them for success and will cause harm to the clan.

When a leader has to step down due to personal life, or if someone is demoted for failing to complete their responsibilities, it shouldn't cause the clan to completely fail. If a clan is doing really well, you also need a pipeline in place to prepare for potential squad splits or a clan split, so that you have members ready to move up into the new ranks created by splitting.

Clan and Squad Lists

As a reminder, clan and squad lists are due by tomorrow, August 31st @ 11:59pm EST. You need to verify that they have been posted, do not just take your Captain's word for it - check to make sure it was done. Make sure you are deleting all old clan lists as well to keep things clean, there should only be three posts in the clan list thread - the Do Not Post In This Thread, the original clan list, and the current clan list. If you know you will be unable to post your list on time, you are able to post up to 3 days early, or let your XS know that you won't be able to get it done this time. If a captain doesn't post their squad list, you as General need to post their list for them and follow up as to why it wasn't done. Also please make sure edits are being made in between the posts on the 1st and 15th, to add any new members to the clan, remove anyone who needs to be removed, and also to ensure members who were promoted or demoted are listed in the correct rank.

Leadership Training Classes

Captain's Class
Monday, August 31st @ 9pm EST
Hosted by KoG Turdz XS
Captains Class 8/31/2020 9pm Est
KoG Turdz XS will be hosting a Captains Class on 08.31.2020 @ 9pm est This class is highly encouraged for those who intend to move up the ranks. It is open to any member holding the currently rank of Captain in all divisions with XG. This class will hold 10 spots. Members will be invited in...
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Intro to General's Class
Tuesday, September 1st @ 8pm EST
Hosted by XGC Mini Me XD
Intro to Generals Class 9-1-2020 @8pm Eastern Time
XGC Mini Me XD will be hosting an Intro to Generals Class on Tuesday Sept 1st,2020 @8pm Eastern Time. It is open to any member holding the current rank of General in all divisions within XG. 8pm Eastern Time 7pm Central Time 6pm Mountain Time 5pm Pacific Time 1am UK Time This class will be...
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Advanced General's Class
Tuesday, September 1st @ 8pm EST
Hosted by XGC Tantaliz XC
[9.1.20] Advanced Generals Class
XGC Tantaliz XC will be hosting an Advanced Generals Class on Tuesday, September 1st, @ 8pm EST. It is open to any member holding the current rank of General in all divisions within XG. This class will be held in Party Chat with only 10 spots available. Members will be invited according to the...
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Community Wide Events

Prominence Poker
Saturday, September 5th @ 9pm EST
Hosts: KoG Havel & XGC StaleDonuts

Black Ops 4
Saturday, September 12th @ 9pm EST
Modes: Custom Blackout
Hosts: XGC ironvik & XGC Buffy XD
 

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Meeting Notes 9/6/2020

You Didn't Come This Far To Only Come This Far
Generals

XG Honor Code: Three Values

All members of leadership should be working together and towards the same goals as a team - more hands make lighter work! Growth and development are the basic ingredients for success for all clans and squads within the community. Making sure that the squad and clan are playing the same game together as a team is very important, this helps in developing the environment you as a General want to create for your clan. When you think of your clan, decide what path you want your clan to take - are you casual gamers? Competitive? Establishing your identity as a clan will help to bring in like-minded people, who will gravitate to your clan and members much more than if you don't know what you want your clan to be. If potential members see how your clan is and like what it stands for, and you maintain your clan with that in mind, it will help you to succeed and grow. This will help your leaders grow and be successful in their current rank as well as prepare them for any potential promotions down the road. Remember, a fun environment is an environment that people want to be a part of. Xiled Gaming will always provide the best gaming environment for everyone if you keep this in mind. Xiled Gaming has an amazing future if we all chip in and do our parts. It's up to all of us to pull the rope together achieve greatness!!

Xiled Gaming is about 3 things:
1) Fair Play
2) Sportsmanship
3) Respect

These three values help us to hold high standards within Xiled Gaming, and are the reason why Xiled Gaming was first founded in 2006. While out in the wild searching for like-minded gamers that represent our values, we should always keep these three characteristics in mind, which is why we always stress quality over quantity. Never recruit simply for the sake of numbers, anybody who recruits should be looking for gamers who will uphold our Honor Code and treat others with respect. Instead of looking for recruits, look for new friends who you enjoy gaming with and hanging out with and you'll have greater success!

No Member Left Behind

Regardless of rank, all members within your clan should be continuously reaching out to other clan members, whether it's for gaming, just hopping in a party with them and chatting, and so on. Awareness of what games each member is playing is something you should always be aware of, with assistance from your captain(s) and lieutenant(s) as well. If a member changes games and doesn't have people within the clan to play with, ask the member if they would like a transfer to a different clan or squad that plays that game, so that they still have people to game with and aren't feeling left behind.

Communication is the key to success!!

For members who are trying new games out and don't want to go to another clan or squad, encourage them to bring in new members who also play - it's the perfect opportunity to have the clan branch out and gives members the opportunity to build a new squad and eventually even a new clan within their current clan. You and their leadership can show them the ropes and start training them as a leader through this. Sending messages to members that you haven't seen for a little while, whether it's on Xbox, Discord, or the website, to find out what's going on with them will help create a stronger community.

Leadership Training Classes

Intro to General's Class
Friday, September 18th @ 9pm EST
Hosted by XGC Tantaliz XC
[9.18.20] Intro to Generals Class
XGC Tantaliz XC will be hosting an Intro to Generals Class on Friday, September 18th @ 9PM EST. It is open to any member holding the current rank of General in all divisions within XG. This class will be held in Party Chat with only 10 spots available. Members will be invited according to the...
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Advanced General's Class
Friday, October 2nd @ 9pm EST
Hosted by XGC Tantaliz XC
[10.2.20] Advanced Generals Class
XGC Tantaliz XC will be hosting an Advanced Generals Class on Friday October 2nd @ 9PM EST. It is open to any member holding the current rank of General in all divisions within XG. This class will be held in Party Chat with only 10 spots available. Members will be invited according to the...
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Community Wide Events

Modern Warfare
Friday, September 11th @ 8pm EST
Game Modes: Lobby voted modes
Hosts: XGC Pepsi Mango & XGC StaleDonuts

BO4
Saturday, September 12th @ 9pm EST
Game Modes: Custom Blackout
Hosts: XGC ironvik & XGC Buffy XD

Modern Warfare
Tuesday, September 22nd @ 9pm EST
Game Modes: Michael Myers
Hosts: SYN JAChelle XS & SYN Animo
 

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Meeting Notes 9/13/2020

Keep your face to the SUNSHINE and you cannot see a shadow.
Generals

New Xbox Console Release 2020

The new Xbox Series S and Xbox Series X were announced last week and will be releasing on November 10th 2020. Please start asking members about whether or not they will be getting the new console, staying with the Xbox One, and what games they are planning on buying when they come out.

Notable Games / DLCs coming up:
Star Wars: Squadrons - October 2nd
Watch Dogs Legion - October 29th
Assassin's Creed Valhalla - November 10th
Destiny 2 Beyond Light - November 10th
Call of Duty Black Ops: Cold War - November 13th
Cyberpunk 2077 - November 19th

Xiled Gaming Logo

We are looking for a new logo, created by the community! Please refer to this thread and let any members know who have design experience about this opportunity. The logo needs to include either X or XG and should be clean and professional looking, and submissions can be posted in this thread.

PRIORITY: - Xiled Gaming Logo
Prior to the website update, our previous logo was our infamous X. We want something new and we want you, our community members, to take part in creating a new logo to represent us in different outlets including but not limited to our website, streaming and social media. We are looking...
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Clan & Squad Lists

Reminder that clan and squad lists must be posted by 11:59pm EST tomorrow, 9/14/2020 - If a squad list isn't posted, you as General must post the squad list for the captain and follow up with them about why it wasn't completed. Make sure to check that your clan list and usergroup matches, check that nobody is still listed who needs to be removed, and that any new members have requested to join the usergroup and been accepted after they reach the rank of private.

Leadership Training Classes

Captain's Class
Friday, September 25th @ 9pm EST
Hosted by KoG Turdz XS
Captains Class 9/25/20 9pm est
KoG Turdz XS will be hosting a Captains Class on 9/25/20 @9pm est This class is highly encouraged for those who intend to move up the ranks. It is open to any member holding the currently rank of Captain in all divisions with XG. This class will hold 10 spots. Members will be invited in order...
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Intro to General's Class
Friday, September 18th @ 9pm EST
Hosted by XGC Tantaliz XC
[9.18.20] Intro to Generals Class
XGC Tantaliz XC will be hosting an Intro to Generals Class on Friday, September 18th @ 9PM EST. It is open to any member holding the current rank of General in all divisions within XG. This class will be held in Party Chat with only 10 spots available. Members will be invited according to the...
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Advanced General's Class
Friday, October 2nd @ 9pm EST
Hosted by XGC Tantaliz XC
[10.2.20] Advanced Generals Class
XGC Tantaliz XC will be hosting an Advanced Generals Class on Friday October 2nd @ 9PM EST. It is open to any member holding the current rank of General in all divisions within XG. This class will be held in Party Chat with only 10 spots available. Members will be invited according to the...
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Community Wide Events

Modern Warfare
Wednesday, September 16th @ 9pm EST
Hosts: SYN Orpheus & SYN JAChelle XS

Modern Warfare
Saturday, September 19th @ 8pm EST
Hosts: XGC Pepsi Mango & SYN Stiddy

Modern Warfare
Tuesday, September 22nd @ 9pm EST
Hosts: SYN Animo & SYN JAChelle XS
 

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Generals:

Professionalism:

Remember while being a member of Xiled Gaming you are expected to uphold a professional gaming demeanor at all times. There is no reason to be yelling at other members, messaging in all caps or trash talking other members in the community. We are all here for the same reason, to have a group of people that we enjoy gaming with every day. Remember the golden rule: treat others how you want to be treated.


Generals and Squad meetings:

Generals, it is your responsibility to communicate to your Captains that they need to run the Clan meeting if you are unable to, and it is also your responsibility to run a Captain's squad meeting if they are unable to hold it as well. If you cannot make the weekly mandatory Generals meeting you must inform your Captains so that one of them may take your place to receive the notes for the week.

Community Events:

Modern Warfare
Tuesday, September 22nd @ 9pm EST
Hosts: SYN Animo & SYN JAChelle XS

Destiny 2
Friday, September 25th @ 8pm EST
Hosts: XGC Pepsi Mango and XGC Buffy XD

Golf with Your Friends
Friday, September 25th @ 8pm EST
Hosts: XGC Horus XS & XGC Ironvik

Modern Warfare
Saturday, October 3rd @ 8pm EST
Hosts: XGC Horus XS & XGC Pepsi Mango

Leadership Training Classes

Captain's Class
Friday, September 25th @ 9pm EST
Hosted by KoG Turdz XS

Advance General's Class
Sept 24 2020 @ 8pm Eastern Time
Hosted by XGC Mini Me XD

Advanced General's Class
Friday, October 2nd @ 9pm EST
Hosted by XGC Tantaliz XC
 

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Meeting Notes 9/27/2020

Excellence is not a skill. It is an attitude.
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Community Wide Support

As leaders in the community, we are all responsible for getting to know all members, starting with when they are recruits and continuing on from there. Our members are looking to have fun, possibly compete in battles and to game, but as leaders we need to be there and listen to them as we might be all they have. Have patience and let ALL members know that your door is always open, whether its clan business or personal. COMMUNICATION is always the key to success and without that communication we would not be the leaders we are today.

Treat others how you would want to be treated, and remember that you never know what others might be going through in their life.

Transfers

As a reminder, transfer must be initiated by the member who is wishing to move, and they need to follow their chain of command in order to complete the transfer. Transfers go in this order: member to current General, who goes to their XS, then the XS needs to go to the XS of the incoming clan who goes to the General of the clan the member wishes to go to. From start to finish, the transfer process needs to be completed within 72 hours (3 days) of when the member requests the transfer. If a member wishes to transfer into your clan and you don't think they are a good fit, you are able to deny the incoming transfer. We do not deny outgoing transfers unless they are a problem child or we feel the transfer could harm the community.

When doing transfers, Generals still need to submit removal requests - the member should not leave the usergroup themselves as then there isn't a paper trail to look back on for research purposes.

Clash of Clans

The Xiled Gaming Clash of Clans is looking for more active members. If you're interested in joining or have any questions about the clan please feel free to hit up the leaders of the clan which are XGC Horus XS & XGC BE BAD.

Leadership Training Classes

Advanced General's Class
Friday, October 2nd @ 9pm EST
Hosted by XGC Tantaliz XC
[10.2.20] Advanced Generals Class
XGC Tantaliz XC will be hosting an Advanced Generals Class on Friday October 2nd @ 9PM EST. It is open to any member holding the current rank of General in all divisions within XG. This class will be held in Party Chat with only 10 spots available. Members will be invited according to the...
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Community Wide Events

Memorial for RAGENRUSSIAN on Modern Warfare
Friday, October 2nd @ 10pm EST
Game Modes: This will be streamed on Modern Warfare as we go to Ragen's favorite map RUST and there will be a 7 gun salute in his honor with everyone below. SYN will be commentating and each member that knew Ragen will get a chance to say some words and memories they have.
Hosts: SYN JAChelle XS & SYN Stiddy

Modern Warfare
Saturday, October 3rd @ 8pm EST
Game Modes: Lobby-voted maps & modes
Hosts: XGC Horus XS & XGC Pepsi Mango

GTA V
Saturday, October 3rd @ 9:30pm EST
Game Modes: Car Shows & Races
Hosts: XGC Pepsi Mango & XGC ONYX XS
 

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Meeting Notes 10/4/2020

Winners Are Not People Who Never Fail But People Who Never Quit!

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Discord Usage

Remember that you as a General have the ability to assign roles to members when they join into your division Discord server - make sure you and leadership are getting the link out to new members and getting them assigned so all your members have access to the clan chat box and can communicate with their fellow clan members. Make sure you and your leadership are putting out clan news and announcements as needed, as well as using the leadership channel. Communication is the key to success!

Holding Leadership Accountable

As a General, you must hold your Captains and Lieutenants to their responsibilities as listed in the rank structure - making sure you are calling them out for what they are doing well and what they need to improve on. This includes making sure that your leaders are on top of holding squad meetings and game nights every week, and looking at their online activity - specifically on if they are playing with their squad members to ensure no member is left behind. This in turn is a part of your responsibilities as a General, to ensure your clan is developing and progressing as it should, instead of staying stagnant or declining. This means making sure that everyone is doing their jobs as detailed in the rank responsibilities and rank structure.

If someone is missing and not completing a couple of responsibilities, talk to them early - see what's causing them to complete some things and not others. If you head it off at the pass before it gets really bad, you more than often will be able to prevent your clan from going stagnant or eventually dying, but if you don't talk to them early you'll have a much bigger issue on your hands. Being proactive instead of reactive will make things easier on both you and the leadership within the clan.

That being said, when someone is having issues and not fulfilling those responsibilities, you have an obligation to talk to that leader and tell them - not just deciding after a few weeks that it isn't working, without trying to help them turn it around.

Upcoming Games and New Consoles

As a reminder, we brought this up about a month ago - the new Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S are due to release in just over a month on November 10th.
Over the next couple of weeks, we need you to get with your clan and members to find out who is getting new consoles, new games, and making sure you and your leaders are prepared for any changes ahead of time.

As always, if your clan needs to change what your primary games are, please let your Section Leader know so they can submit an Update Clan request through the Help Desk to help keep those games up to date for potential transfers, members returning through the GWG, etc.

Leadership Training Classes

Intro to General's Class
Friday, October 9th @ 9pm EST
Hosted by XGC Mini Me XD
Intro to Generals Class 10/9/2020 @9pm
XGC Mini Me XD will be hosting an Intro to Generals Class on Oct 9th 2020 @ 9pm Eastern Time. It is open to any member holding the current rank of General in all divisions within XG. This class will be held in Party Chat with only 10 spots available. Members will be invited according to the...
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Community Wide Events

Destiny 2
Friday, October 9th @ 8pm EST
Hosted by XGC PEPSI MANGO & XGC Buffy XD

Among Us
Saturday, October 10th @ 8pm EST
Hosts: XGC Horus XS & XGC Buffy XD
 

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Meeting Notes 10/11/2020

A good team leader listens and talks to the team to find the individual strengths of each member

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Name Changes

When members want to change their name to add KoG, SYN, or XGC in the front, please make sure they are aware that they need to get approval before simply changing their name. Your Section Leader needs to approve the name and then the member should be changing it on the website prior to changing it on Xbox.

Two key things are checked prior to gamertags being approved by your Section Leader.
1. Clan Names - if someone is asking for a gamertag but it is the name of a clan in any of the three divisions, it cannot be approved.
2. Current Members - if someone currently has a gamertag that is the same, or similar, to someone who has been active within the last (3) years, the name cannot be approved. This can be checked through the website under "Members" as well as the regular search function. If you need help, ask before approving something to avoid multiple members having the same gamertag.
https://www.xiledgaming.com/threads/name-change-requests.70847/

Poaching

Within Xiled Gaming, we have a specific definition when it comes to poaching.
If you feel poaching is happening or you experience it first hand, please deal with it immediately and ask for help if you need it.

1. Actively recruiting members of another community.
2. Targeting members of a specific clan to cause issues.
3. Offering promotions for recruitment into that said clan.

Decisions - Long & Short Term Effects

When you and your leaders make decisions, it's important to evaluate the short-term and long-term impact of those decisions. If you make a decision that will fix something short-term but will have a negative effect in the long-term, you need to decide if that's truly the right thing to do. Demoting someone who isn't fulfilling their responsibilities might have a short-term negative effect, but in the long-term it will be better for the clan because people won't see someone staying in a leadership rank who doesn't deserve to hold it which will have a long-term positive effect.

Effective Communication

As a General, you should be able to clearly explain and answer frequently asked questions. If you don't know the answer, let them know that you will look into it and find out instead of saying that you don't know outright. Make sure you remain calm and collected while being professional during those conversations. Make sure you know the facts before presenting the final answer, instead of answering incorrectly and having to correct it later.

Running a Successful Clan

For you as a General, there are a few key things that all successful clans need to do. If these aren't happening, it is your responsibility to get the clan back on track and doing these things. Please ask for help as needed whether it's your XS, or the open door policy to come to the XDs, XCs or XIs.

1. Holding Clan Meetings & Game Nights weekly
2. Running Squad Meetings & Game Nights weekly
3. Handling issues within 48 hours of them arising to ensure drama is not happening within clans - using peers for support to do so as needed.
4. Ask members for feedback constantly to see what they would like to be different within the clan, to try to always improve and not stay complacent.
5. Play with all members and ensure nobody is left behind.

The environment that you create within your clan is completely up to you and your leaders - create the type of clan that you want and bring in members who will add and make that environment better, and when necessary, remove or transfer people who are ruining the environment for others.

We do NOT tell people who they can play and be in parties with. All of our members pay for their own Xbox Live subscriptions, so it isn't right to tell them who they can play and talk to.

See the Honor Code Number VI:
XG does NOT have ANY alliances with other gaming communities/clans! XG members will remain friendly and professional with ALL gaming communities at all times! ZERO TOLERANCE!

Leadership Training Classes

Captain's Class
Tuesday, October 13th @ 9pm EST
Hosted by KoG Turdz XS
Captains Class Tuesday 10/13 @9est
KoG Turdz XS will be hosting a Captains Class on 10/13/2020 9 Pm EST This class is highly encouraged for those who intend to move up the ranks. It is open to any member holding the currently rank of Captain in all divisions with XG. This class will hold 10 spots. Members will be invited in...
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Captain's Class
Friday, October 23rd @ 9pm EST
Hosted by KoG LOTUS XS
[10.23.20] Captains Class
KoG LOTUS XS will be hosting a Captains Class DATE 10.23.2020 TIME 9:00pm Eastern Time 8:00pm Central Time 7:00pm Mountain Time 6:00pm Pacific Time This class is highly encouraged for those who intend to move up the ranks. It is open to any member holding the currently rank of Captain in...
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Advanced General's Class
Saturday, October 17th @ 8pm EST
Hosted by XGC Mini Me XD
Advance Generals Class 10/17/2020 8pm Eastern Time
XGC Mini Me XD will be hosting an Advanced Generals Class on 10/17/2020 8pm Eastern Time It is open to any member holding the current rank of General in all divisions within XG. This class will be held in Party Chat with only 10 spots available. Members will be invited according to the order...
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Community Wide Events

Black Ops 4
Saturday, October 17th @ 9:30pm EST
Game Modes: Michael Myers, Infected, Custom Blackout Snipe Wars
Hosts: XGC ImaNoob & SYN JAChelle XS
 

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Meeting Notes 10/18/2020

Great minds discuss ideas
Average minds discuss events
Small minds discuss people

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Username Changes

As a reminder, after your XS has approved a gamertag, the member needs to request to have it updated on the website before changing it on the Xbox.
In order to submit a name change request, the member simply needs to click or press their name in the top right corner of the site, and then choose Username Change.


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Leadership Growth & Development

Development of leadership abilities should always be a high priority for you, leadership, and all clans. Thinking about how you communicate and speak to all members is crucial, as well as always conducting ourselves in a professional manner. Stay calm when handling situations. Gaining respect of members will go a long way, especially when looking out for potential future leaders and keeping clans successful, regardless of if they are in your section or not. Constantly learning, whether it's from your peers, your direct leadership, or non-leadership members is crucial. Asking for advice is key in growing yourself and keeping yourself motivated and driven to do the best you can do, which sometimes is simply knowing how and when to ask for help.

A good leader never allows complacency to take hold - stay on top of your game always, including making decisions in a timely manner. That will set you and your section up for success and be a good example to up and coming leaders who rely on you and your guidance. Make sure you are finding the balance between being involved, but also allowing your leaders to handle things within their capabilities as much as possible to allow them to grow and thrive. Even when they make mistakes, it's a part of the learning experience that oftentimes helps them to grow better, while also making sure that the same mistake isn't made twice.

Think outside the box and don't be afraid to try new ideas to see if they work, and encourage members to bring up their ideas for how to make the clan better. By setting up future leaders for success you'll make things easier for everyone, including yourself - let them find their own style of leadership and help them whenever possible, and don't be afraid of change as it is something that will always happen as times change and we have to adapt.

Winter is Coming

Busy season is coming for clans. Between cooler weather and game/console drops, activity will be picking up. It is also gonna open up the door for plenty of potential recruits. Let's make sure that we are not locked away into parties and missing out on future stepping stones of the community. Let's also make sure that as transitions are being made to the new games that we are not leaving some of our members behind on our previous main games.

Console Release Schedule
11/10 - Xbox Series S|X
11/12 - Playstation 5

Game Release Schedule
10/29 - Watch Dogs: Legion
11/3 - Dirt 5
11/10 - Destiny 2 Beyond Light / Assassin's Creed Valhalla / Gears Tactics
11/13 - Call of Duty: Black Ops - Cold War
11/19 - Cyberpunk 2077

Suggestions & Ideas

All leaders need to be open to hearing criticism as well as ideas and suggestions - there might be something that members consider an issue that we aren't aware of, and the only way we will know is by listening when someone brings it up. It also offers us an opportunity to look at the way we are currently doing something and evaluate if it's the best way to do that, or if we can take that feedback and improve what we are doing. It also can be an opportunity to educate someone who hasn't been properly trained or has been misinformed as a way to get them on the same page. Embracing new ideas can help your clan to stay strong and have an environment where members thrive and feel welcomed.

As always, bring ideas and thoughts up the chain of command and use the open door policy as needed - the only stupid question is the one that's never asked!

XG Bible

As a General, you have access to the XG Bible located here: https://www.xiledgaming.com/forums/xiled-gaming-bible.31/
This is a great resource if you are looking for an answer to a question and your XS isn't available, and it's a great area to go through during downtime to read through the posts and expand your knowledge base.

Leadership Training Classes

Captain's Class
Friday 10/23 @ 9pm EST
Host: KoG LOTUS XD
[10.23.20] Captains Class
KoG LOTUS XS will be hosting a Captains Class DATE 10.23.2020 TIME 9:00pm Eastern Time 8:00pm Central Time 7:00pm Mountain Time 6:00pm Pacific Time This class is highly encouraged for those who intend to move up the ranks. It is open to any member holding the currently rank of Captain in...
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Community Wide Events


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They set out to make a Difference.
It's Never about the Role- Always about
The Goal !!
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Positive Message - Positive Results

As Leaders in this community, it is our duty to maintain the image of a Positive Leader - we set the example for existing & future leaders by promoting positivity in our day to day interactions. Make sure you and your leaders are leading the way for obtaining positive results, just by how we conduct ourselves, never fall victim to negativity - reach out for help when you need it!

The 3 Core Values of Xiled Gaming

- Honor ~ Be honest and truthful in our dealings with peers, superiors and subordinates
- Courage ~ Have the courage to make decisions in the best interest of the XG community
- Commitment ~ Be committed to positive change and constant improvement for yourself and the XG community

The Foundation of XG

XGC~ Xiled Gaming Clan ~ 18 and up, mature gamers
XGG~ Xiled Gaming Girls ~ female only
SYN~ SYNdicate ~ 16 and up, underground gamers
KoG~ Kings of Gaming ~ 16 and up- recreational gamers

The Honor Code is the foundation of Xiled Gaming whether you are part of SYN, KoG, XGC, or XGG. We all agreed to follow the honor code as well as what sets us apart from other clans and communities - our Rank Structure, Promotion Requirements, and Clan Structure. These are accompanied by communication, which is always the key to success, and the three Core Values of Xiled Gaming, this gives us an unbreakable foundation to stand upon. This will help prepare the pipeline of future leaders and also reinforce the reasons why XG is successful.

Recruitment Process

When recruiting, remember there is no need to fill a quota, your main goal as a recruiter should be quality before quantity. Meaning we want the quality recruits, because they will become a quality member. Quality recruits will also ensure a quality gaming atmosphere within the clan and community. This quality atmosphere is what XG was founded to create. This brings up the point of the what qualities a gamer must possess.
XG sees a quality gamer as someone who possesses:
- Sportsmanship
- Respect
- Fair Play

Several things are going to need to be covered when reading a recruit in, these things include:
- The Honor Code
- The Rank Structure
- Registering on xiledgaming.com as well as clancompete.com
- When registering on the website, username should match their Gamer Tag
- Meeting and practice times
- Who the General and XS are

Be the Leader Your Members Deserve on All Levels:

Get to know your leaders. Each leader has different personalities, perspectives, drive, and special needs. We must know our leaders on a personal level to properly evaluate what they need in order to grow as a leader. This may require more then just the normal conversation on Sundays or a meeting during the week. We should be gaming with our leaders, because there is so much you can find out about a person from listening to how they react in game settings. The key is to get close to your leadership but you also must set boundaries so you don't get emotionally involved. Once we figure out what drives the leaders, what their leadership goals are, as well as their strengths, and their personality, then we can make a game plan for each individual leader to ensure the utmost success.

Meetings

Section Leaders should be helping their Generals and making sure the topics are understood in case of any questions that may arise, and all topics being conveyed in meetings. Don't pick and choose what you want to cover, cover everything that pertains to members, and add clan specific information as well.

For each clan meeting, make sure that you are including some sort of training information - examples would include:
1. An article from the Honor Code
2. Something from the rank structure, clan structure, or promotion requirements
3. Core Values
4. Anything else to help train members/leadership

The goal of this would be to help prepare the leadership pipeline and make sure people are aware of all XG policies and rules, and will help the clan and community be successful.

Generals should be having conversations about the notes, not just reading verbatim, meetings are a great opportunity to have a captain or lieutenant lead the discussion as well, to make sure they know what they are going over and stimulate participation of the group.

Sensitive Information

As XG Leaders, we need to remind our members that while we don't control who you play or talk to, we do ask that you don't discuss clan business in front of people who don't need to hear it. If people are asking you questions about what's going on in a specific clan, division, or with specific leaders, let them know that you aren't comfortable discussing that with them.

When it comes to people asking general questions of course that's fine, but information that is for leadership within the community only can't be discussed with lower-ranking members or people outside of the community. For clarification and questions, please hit up your chain of command.

Community Events:


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UNITY IS STRENGTH.
WHEN THERE IS TEAMWORK AND COLLABORATION,
WONDERFUL THINGS CAN BE ACHIEVED.

Section Leaders/Generals


PROFESSIONALISM
When dealing with members in any setting within XG, Professionalism is always a key to getting across the points of interest within the conversation that is happening. Raising your voice, insulting others, and refusing to listen to all points of view, will cause drama and will not be productive to the conversation or any situation.

THE HONOR CODE
In Article 6 of the Honor code it states that:

XG members CANNOT be apart of any other gaming communities/clans! Any and all gamer tags must be either in XG clans or in none at all. XG does NOT have ANY alliances with other gaming communities/clans! XG will remain friendly and professional with ALL gaming communities at all times! ZERO TOLERANCE! If a XG member leaves, they are NOT allowed back. In the event of a member wanting to come back, each situation will be looked at by the COUNCIL/Division Leaders on a case-by-case basis.

LEADERSHIP CLASSES
Leadership classes are open to limited spots, Those spots are reserved for members that need the course. If you are looking to sit in on the class message the teacher they let you know the availability

PROMOTION REQUIREMENTS
NO Promotion is just given for meeting the time requirements. Promotions must be earned by fulfilling all the responsibilities of each rank. Promotions are not asked for they are earned. Because you have been in your position for a long time doesn't not guarantee you a promotion. If you have completed these requirements please speak with a leader. If you are not maintaining the requirements of your position please understand you are hurting your clan, the community and your friends. If this happens you will be relieved of your leadership position. It isn't personal. We can't have inactive or ineffective leaders hold back what our members need. please review the promotion requirements with the link provided.

PROMOTION REQUIREMENTS 2018
XILED GAMING PROMOTION REQUIREMENTS 2018 Note: NO Promotion is just given for meeting the time requirements. Promotions must be earned by fulfilling all the responsibilities of each rank. Promotions are not asked for they are earned. Because you have been in your position for a long time...
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LEADERSHIP CLASSES

Captains Class
KoG Turdz XD will be hosting a Captains Class on 11/12/2020 @8pm est This class is highly encouraged for those who intend to move up the ranks. It is open to any member holding the currently rank of Captain in all divisions with XG. This class will hold 10 spots. Members will be invited in...
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Intro to General's Class 11/14/2020 @9:30pm
XGC Mini Me XD will be hosting an Intro to Generals Class on 11/14/2020 @ 9:30pm Eastern Time. It is open to any member holding the current rank of General in all divisions within XG. 9:30pm Eastern Time 8:30pm Central Time 7:30pm Mountain Time 6:30pm Pacific Time 2:30am UK time This class...
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GAME NIGHTS
Modern Warfare game night
COD: Modern Warfare
Date & Time: Nov. 6th 2020 @8pm est time
Hosted by SYN GrADemon & SYN JAChelle XS
 

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Meeting Notes 11/8/2020

Great Things Never Came
From Your Comfort Zone

Honor Code Section VII

Violation of the Honor Code will earn a Gamer a warning; two warnings and you will be banned from the community. Members caught purposely cheating and/or participating in manipulated online play will be immediately banned. No exceptions!

Religion & Politics

We are an online gaming community, meaning that we are here to game, not to talk about subjects such as religion and politics. Talking about these topics are deeply personal to each person, and talking about them can cause huge issues between clan members and even members in different sections or divisions, and have even caused clans to completely fall apart. Keep in mind that these topics should not be brought up between members and any discussions about these topics are very sensitive, so it's best to completely avoid discussions about them at all.

Official Communication

Official XG Communication should only take place on:
1. Xiled Gaming Website
2. Xbox Party Chat or Messages
3. Official XG Discord Servers

Creating Facebook groups, Discord servers, Kik chats, or anything else that is used to discuss clan business or Xiled Gaming topics besides the three official forms of communication will cost you your rank and possible membership in XG. This DOES NOT include chats or Discord servers for non-XG related topics, such as streaming Discords or official game Discord servers - if you need clarification, hit up your chain of command.

Discord is not mandatory for any ranks other than XS-XI, but is highly encouraged as a way to keep on touch with and meet other members who play the same games.

https://www.xiledgaming.com/threads/xg-communication.75286/

Sensitive Information

When speaking about information with leadership that is sensitive, whether over a party or in messages, make sure that this information isn't being brought up around members that it doesn't pertain to. This can be regarding promotions, demotions, warnings, etc. If a leader is spreading information around to members that it shouldn't be discussed with, disciplinary action will be taken which can include demotion or even removal from the community.
https://www.xiledgaming.com/threads/leaking-sensitive-information.74857/

Working with Peers

To be successful as a group of leaders, we have to work together as a team. You have to be a strong enough leader to be able to put petty differences aside to work for the betterment of the whole team. There is no room for condescending remarks or attitudes when a peer comes to you for help. All leaders have had different experiences and have advice or perspectives to offer for specific situations or know how to answer a question that you might not know. Be willing to listen to ideas or perspectives, because it's hard for one person to consider all options and ideas by themselves. Make yourself an asset to anyone you can help when they are dealing with a situation they haven't had to previously.

Examples:
1. Clan is struggling and is rebuilding - offer advice or support so that person or clan doesn't feel like they are alone and that people have their back.
2. A clan struggles with recruiting new members, while your clan steadily brings in recruits on a regular basis. Tell them your tactics and even team up and go recruiting together to help them become more comfortable and also show them different ways that they hadn't tried.
3. Someone new has been promoted that was previously under you - be there to listen to their questions and offer advice to them as they become accustomed to their new rank, continue building that mentor/protégé relationship that you have already established.

Game Nights

We have community wide events which are hosted by our community Events Team, that are listed each week in meeting notes - if you or any member are interested in hosting events which are open to the entire community, please apply by posting an application here: EVENTS TEAM APP AREA

Members and leaders are welcome to host clan game nights, squad game nights, or even section game nights, but community wide events must be hosted by members of the official Events Team. Please be considerate that if a game night is already taking place on a night when someone else is doing an unofficial game night, it can pull people away from the opportunity of meeting other members across the community. If you have questions about the Events Team, please hit up either XGC Buffy XD or SYN JAChelle XS on Xbox.

Leadership Training Classes

Intro to General's Class
Wednesday 11/11 @ 9pm EST
Hosted by XGC Tantaliz XC
[11.12.20] Intro to Generals Class
XGC Tantaliz XC will be hosting an Intro to Generals Class on Wednesday, November 12th @ 9pm EST. It is open to any member holding the current rank of General in all divisions within XG. This class will be held in Party Chat with only 10 spots available. Members will be invited according to...
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Captain's Class
Thursday 11/12 @ 8pm EST
Hosted by KoG Turdz XD
Captains Class
KoG Turdz XD will be hosting a Captains Class on 11/12/2020 @8pm est This class is highly encouraged for those who intend to move up the ranks. It is open to any member holding the currently rank of Captain in all divisions with XG. This class will hold 10 spots. Members will be invited in...
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Intro to General's Class
Saturday 11/14 @ 9:30pm EST
Hosted by XGC Mini Me XD
Intro to General's Class 11/14/2020 @9:30pm
XGC Mini Me XD will be hosting an Intro to Generals Class on 11/14/2020 @ 9:30pm Eastern Time. It is open to any member holding the current rank of General in all divisions within XG. 9:30pm Eastern Time 8:30pm Central Time 7:30pm Mountain Time 6:30pm Pacific Time 2:30am UK time This class...
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Community Wide Events

Uno
Friday 11/13 @ 9pm EST
Hosts: XGC StaleDonuts & SYN JAChelle XS

GTA V
Friday 11/13 @ 9:30pm EST
Hosts: XGC Aries & XGC Pepsi Mango

Black Ops: Cold War
Saturday 11/14 @ 9pm EST
Hosts: SYN Orpheus & SYN JAChelle XS

Among Us
Saturday 11/21 @ 8pm EST
Hosts: SYN JAChelle XS & Ragintigress#134
 

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With the NEW Call Of Duty Cold War game out, there should be no excuses to recruiting members. Get out and meet new people and get them in the community. Make sure we are holding every member accountable for recruiting. Remember quality over quantity. There is also New DLC's coming out. So let's try and get out there and game with new people and see if there are what we look for in Xiled Gaming.

Team Effort

Everything we do within Xiled Gaming is a Team Effort, regardless of Rank or which squad, clan, section, or division you may be in. Our community is based on the Honor Code, Rank Structure, Rules & Guidelines and Team Work. We pull the rope together and we succeed or fail together, but we always do it as a group. No one person is bigger then the whole, no one loss is more important than all the fun we have together. Here are just a few things we have to do to be the best Community we can be;

*Recruiting: Building our community is everyone's responsibility, no one person can do this alone, make sure you are bringing in good like minded gamers to be a part of the environment you want to create within your section, with this you will be helping us pull the rope. Just remember that we all are facilitators of fun!

*Training Recruits: It takes a whole clan to be open to new members, invite these potential members to games, welcome them, be a good example, show them the ropes, teach them about the community, and work with them so they can become a valued community member, as we grow its more important that we grow together.

*Clan & Squad Practices: Training together, learning the tactics or strategies for the clan games, getting to know each others playing styles, and learning from each other will prepare us for victory and help us learn from defeat.

*Clan Compete: As a team, everyone should put forth their own best effort in any in-game play, while maintaining the environment of good sportsmanship, regardless of if we win or lose, we always say good game!

*Meetings: Meetings are a great place to share ideas, celebrate successes, discuss any issues, offer feedback on how to improve our clan and squad environments, and vote on new recruits. Remember, we can't make things better without team work. Team Effort is what it is all about. More hands make lighter work!

*Communication: Exchanging thoughts and ideas with the intention of delivering information and goals. Communication is the key to success, not only within the community but also in both professional and personal scenarios. Successful leaders are those marked by their effective use of communication and understanding their followers.

No member gets left behind: ensue all gamers are involved with their squad and other clan members, make sure you and your leadership are reaching out to the ones who are not to find out why and if they can help get them more active and involved.


Section 9 Honor Code

BOTTOM LINE!!! Have fun, play games, and network with other gamers that share the same interest. At the end of the day, it is after all just a game!
 

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A leader is one who goes the way, knows the way, shows the way.

With the NEW Call Of Duty Cold War game out, there should be no excuses to recruiting members. Get out and meet new people and get them in the community. Make sure we are holding every member accountable for recruiting. Remember quality over quantity. There is also New DLC's coming out. So let's try and get out there and game with new people and see if there are what we look for in Xiled Gaming.

Team Effort

Everything we do within Xiled Gaming is a Team Effort, regardless of Rank or which squad, clan, section, or division you may be in. Our community is based on the Honor Code, Rank Structure, Rules & Guidelines, and Team Work. We pull the rope together and we succeed or fail together, but we always do it as a group. No one person is bigger than the whole, no one loss is more important than all the fun we have together. Here are just a few things we have to do to be the best Community we can be;

*Recruiting: Building our community is everyone's responsibility, no one person can do this alone, make sure you are bringing in good like-minded gamers to be a part of the environment you want to create within your section, with this you will be helping us pull the rope. Just remember that we all are facilitators of fun!

*Training Recruits: It takes a whole clan to be open to new members, invite these potential members to games, welcome them, be a good example, show them the ropes, teach them about the community, and work with them so they can become a valued community member, as we grow its more important that we grow together.

*Clan & Squad Practices: Training together, learning the tactics or strategies for the clan games, getting to know each other's playing styles, and learning from each other will prepare us for victory and help us learn from defeat.

*Clan Compete: As a team, everyone should put forth their own best effort in any in-game play, while maintaining the environment of good sportsmanship, regardless of if we win or lose, we always say good game!

*Meetings: Meetings are a great place to share ideas, celebrate successes, discuss any issues, offer feedback on how to improve our clan and squad environments, and vote on new recruits. Remember, we can't make things better without teamwork. Team Effort is what it is all about. More hands make lighter work!

*Communication: Exchanging thoughts and ideas with the intention of delivering information and goals. Communication is the key to success, not only within the community but also in both professional and personal scenarios. Successful leaders are those marked by their effective use of communication and understanding their followers.

No member gets left behind: ensue all gamers are involved with their squad and other clan members, make sure you and your leadership are reaching out to the ones who are not to find out why and if they can help get them more active and involved.


Section 9 Honor Code

BOTTOM LINE!!! Have fun, play games, and network with other gamers that share the same interest. At the end of the day, it is after all just a game!



Leadership Training Classes
Class: Captian's Class
Date: 11/18/2020
Time: 9 pm Eastern
Sign-Ups: [11.18.20] Captains Class

Community Wide Events

Golf With Your Friends Collision Course
Game: Golf With Your Friends
Friday, November 20th, 9 PM est
Hosted by: XGC ironvik and XGC Horus XS

AMONG US Game Night
Game: Among Us
Sat Nov 21st at 8 pm est
Hosted by: ragintigress09 and SYN JAChelle XS
Join host party and jump in for some fun!
 

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Meeting Notes 11/22/2020

The only way to get the best of an argument is to avoid it.

Please make sure to be reading and sharing the forum rules & guidelines with your members. They need to be covered during the recruitment process with all new members.
FORUM RULES - GENERAL GUIDELINES
XILEDGAMING.COM is run by a team of dedicated volunteers with the aim of giving a haven for good-natured discussion, debates, and fun on the Internet. It is the Individual Members responsibility to be aware of all current forum Rules/Guidelines. Ignorance isn't a justifiable excuse, so if you...
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FORUM RULES - TERMS OF SERVICE
Welcome and thank you for visiting our network of websites, XiledGaming.com, XGCOnline.com, XGCLive.com, KoGLive.com, SYNLive.com, XiledDesign.com, XiledPaintball.com, and ClanCompete.com (each a “Website”). These Websites are an interactive online service operated by Xiled Gaming Company, Inc...
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Verifying Recruits

When recruiting members, please remember to do a check on the recruit to see if they were in the community previously. If they have been a part of XG before, you need to do some research to find out why they no longer are. If they were removed for anything besides inactivity, they do need to fill out a GWG application and wait for that process to be completed before they come back into any clans. When checking, use the search feature on the website to see if anything comes up under that name or any other prior names they provided to you.

Obviously some people won't be honest up front about the fact that they were previously in the community because they don't want to go through the GWG application, if you find out later that they were previously in XG make sure you are taking the proper steps of removing them and having them go through the GWG process before they come back.

Running a Clan / Decision Making

When you make decisions, make sure that you are using the best solution for the clan or squad and not being influenced by someone just because of a personal relationship you have with them. Generals are held accountable for any successes or failures that happen within their clan, so make sure that the decision-making process is sound and be sure to ask your chain of command or use the open door policy if you feel you want to bounce ideas or thoughts around. However, the final decision is up to you - advice can only go so far, only you will know if it will work or not work for your clan and members because you know them the best.

Request a Game Night

If the community would like to host an event but does not want to join the events team here is the link they can use:

Request a game night!
Looking for a game night? Don't see one coming up? You're in luck! Request a game night here, and the XG Events Team will get one set up. **NOTE: This thread is for community members who are not part of the events team. ** Rules: 1. Multiplayer games only. 2. Request must be at least 7 days in...
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Looking for a game night? Don't see one coming up? You're in luck! Request a game night here, and the XG Events Team will get one set up.
**NOTE: This thread is for community members who are not part of the events team. **
Rules:
1. Multiplayer games only.
2. Request must be at least 7 days in the future.
3. Follow the format below or your request will be denied.

Format:
Game Requested -
Day of the Week Requested -
Start Time Requested -
Game Mode(s) Requested - (optional) *Note: If no specific modes are requested, the event hosts will choose*

Please note: If there is an event scheduled on the same game on the same day as your request, you will be asked to choose a different date.

The Events Team Members are here to make sure the community is happy and having fun so we welcome any idea's and events from everyone in XG. Our door is always open!

End of the Year / 2021 Goals

As a reminder, the end of the year is coming up fast - new consoles are out and new games have come out, make sure you aren't leaving any members behind. Keep in mind that this time of year is great for recruiting, with people getting new consoles and new games over holidays. Also remember that people may be taking time away from gaming to spend time with family, make sure you communicate absences with your chain of command and ask members to do the same so that you aren't surprised to not see them as much. What were your goals for this year? Ask for help accomplishing them, and also start thinking ahead to what you want to accomplish in 2021 - we need to work together as a team to help everyone get to where they want to be.

No Meetings Next Week

There will be no meetings next Sunday, 11/29/2020 due to the Thanksgiving Holiday - enjoy your weekend!

Leadership Training Classes

Captain's Class
Monday, November 23rd @ 9pm EST
Hosted by SYN JAChelle XS
Captains Class
SYN JAChelle XS will be hosting a Captains Class on Monday, November 23rd@ 9pm EST. This class is highly encouraged for those who intend to move up the ranks. It is open to any member holding the currently rank of Captain in all divisions with XG. This class will hold 10 spots. Members will be...
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Community Wide Events

Black Ops Cold War
Monday, November 23rd @ 9pm EST
Game Modes: Lobby voted
Hosts: XGC ONYX XS & XGC Pepsi Mango

Black Ops Cold War
Friday, December 4th @ 9:30pm EST
Game Modes: Core & hardcore game modes
Hosts: XGC Pepsi Mango & SYN JAChelle XS

Call of Duty Warzone
Saturday, December 5th @ 9pm EST
Game Modes: Custom Duos Warzone
Hosts: SYN BUSHGODZ & SYN Scoops

Call of Duty Warzone
Saturday, December 12th @ 8pm EST
Game Modes: Custom Warzone
Hosts: SYN OkKaite1 & SYN JAChelle XS
 

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Meeting Notes 12/6/2020

Leaders become great not because of power but their ability to empower others

Stream Advertisement

The XG Communty Discord will now offer stream promotion and all things stream related. Follow for following, stream help, and stream suggestions. The point of this is for members to help new streamers, bring each other closer by being able to interact with members via stream and support each other's stream dream(s).

Cross-Platform Good News

We will be adding areas in the XG Discord for PlayStation gamers. This will include a place to share Activision IDs so Playstation gamers can cross-play and be apart of our community. They can utilize discord chats to communicate in-game or in-game lobby. The only requirement is that discord is used for these gamers. Them having the Xbox app is not required. If there is another game (PubG, Fortnite, rocket league, etc.) that needs to have these places created for such communication we will make those as well. There are no plans to make clans specific for PlayStation gamers. We are a gaming community and not specific to Xbox.

Clan & Squad Meetings

With Xiled Gaming welcoming gamers from Playstation and PC, clan and squad meetings can be held from the clan voice chat in the respective XG Divisional Discord as needed. It is not required to hold meetings via Discord, if you are able to hold meetings over Xbox and that is working for you then continue to do so, just know that it is an option to use Discord if needed. We will be adding areas for PC gamers in the XG Community Discord. These areas will offer a place for PC gamers to share Steam usernames, as well as areas for gamers to share the appropriate IDs so members can find people to play PC games with.

We will have game lobbies on discord for these games that will allow members to communicate on Discord if they choose to. The point of these changes is making the Xiled Gaming Discord open for everyone and to bring gamers together regardless of the platform they game on. We will be able to bring in new members and bring our current members together to play games across all platforms. We encourage all members to participate and share in these areas.

Xiled Leader Discord Chat

https://www.xiledgaming.com/threads/xiled-staff-discord-server.75159/

Make sure you are sending it to your leaders so they can join and be part of the Gen-XI chat as well as the Gen-XS chat for your division (KoG, SYN or XGC).

Additionally, Generals and above have the ability to assign roles to members when they join - make sure they are getting the link out to new members and getting them assigned so all members have access to their clan chat box and can communicate with their fellow clan members. Make sure leadership are putting out clan news and announcements as needed, as well as using the leadership channel. Communication is the key to success!

Clan Structure

The goal of the CLAN STRUCTURE is to create smaller, tighter, stronger more personal clans. A clan is a group of friends who gets on to play together. Think for a minute, when you turn on your console who are you looking for first? The people you look for or text before you turn on your console, those are your clan members.

Gone are the days of big clans. Gone are the days of dragging *** to get your clan split. Gone are the days of waiting for promotion. Do what's required for promotion, do what's required to split and it's going to happen. If it doesn't go straight to an XC or XI.

With XG being in so many games and having members on so many platforms we MUST execute our clan structure perfectly in order to ensure YOU as a member are playing with like minded gamers and enjoying playing with your friends.

1 General per 20-30 Members (Limit 1 per clan)
1 Captain to a minimum of 4 Members (Making this a Squad)
1 Lieutenant per Captain per squad.
There are NO amounts or ratios of sergeants or privates per clan or squad!
The proven Xiled Gaming rank structure will be followed exactly how it is written!
All recruits must be introduced to their squad members and get to know them for the first seven days in the squad. Recruits must be put into squads with members who play similar games and on similar consoles. If a member of a squad switches games or consoles they must be transferred to a different squad or clan if necessary. These transfers will be approved by your section leader.

Leadership Training Classes

Captain's Class
Friday, December 11th @ 9pm EST
Hosted by SYN JAChelle XS
Captains Class 12/11/20
SYN JAChelle XS will be hosting a Captains Class on Friday, Dec. 11th @ 9pm EST. This class is highly encouraged for those who intend to move up the ranks. It is open to any member holding the currently rank of Captain in all divisions with XG. This class will hold 10 spots. Members will be...
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Advanced General's Class
Monday, December 7th @ 8pm EST
Hosted by XGC Tantaliz XC
[12.7.2020] Advanced Generals Class
XGC Tantaliz XC will be hosting an Advanced Generals Class on Monday, December 7th @ 8pm EST. It is open to any y holding the current rank of General in all divisions within XG. This class will be held in Party Chat with only 10 spots available. Members will be invited according to the order...
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www.xiledgaming.com

Community Wide Events

Cold War
Wednesday, December 9th @ 8pm EST
Hosts: SYN GrADemon & SYN JAChelle XS

Cold War
Friday, December 11th @ 8pm EST
Hosts: XGC Pepsi Mango & XGC Horus XS

Destiny 2
Friday, December 11th @ 8pm EST
Hosts: XGC WHACKO & XGC Buffy XD

CoD: Warzone
Saturday, December 12th @ 8pm EST
Hosts: SYN OkKaite1 & SYN JAChelle XS

Cold War
Saturday, December 12th @ 9pm EST
Hosts: XGC StaleDonuts & XGC ironvik

Destiny 2
Friday, December 18th @ 9pm EST
Hosts: XGC Pepsi Mango & KoG Havel XS

GTA V
Friday, January 1st @ 8pm EST
Hosts: XGC ARIES & XGC Pepsi Mango