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CHARTER, BYLAWS & CODE OF CONDUCT
OF THE �INDY F.O.G.� PAINTBALL TEAM


The �Indy F.O.G.� has been formed to organize an amateur level paintball team whose purposes are:  to provide informal paintball games against teams who share our emphasis on safety and sportsmanship; to participate in paintball tournaments; to provide cost savings through cooperative equipment purchases; and to promote the sport of paintball by setting the highest standard of sportsmanship, teamwork, and brotherhood.

SECTION 1:  PERSONNEL

The �Indy F.O.G.� is made up of officers, other active members and reserve members.  The purpose of three levels of membership is to make welcome all ages, all commitment levels and all skill levels.

A. LEVELS OF DUTIES

1.  COMMANDING OFFICER-- This position has command of entire team; books games; places phone calls to all members for any information connected with games, meetings or any general information; deals with any disputes on field; and resides over all meetings, votes or any internal structures.

2.  EXECUTIVE OFFICER�This position is hand picked by the Commanding Officer after any elections.  All duties of this office are to assist the Commanding Officer in all team functions.  If the Commanding Officer for any reason resigns his command the Executive Officer assumes all responsibilities until an election can be taken.

3. FIELD CAPTAIN�This office will be in charge of any tactics played on the field, will assist the Commanding Officers in any squad.  On field his power is equal to the Commanding Officer.  This �Honorary� captain�s position will terminate at the end of the play.  This position is picked by the attending ranking officer or by majority vote.  The Commanding Officer has the ability to make this position permanent.

4. LIEUTENANT�The Lieutenant is to be a squad leader.  There will be one lieutenant per squad for a total of three.  They are hand picked bye the Commanding Officer after any elections.  Once the lieutenant is picked he is responsible for determining all squad tactics.  They will also handle any inner-squad disputes and determine when merit awards should be issued.

5. SERGEANT�they are hand picked by the Lieutenant.  They will assist the Lieutenant in any functions that he deems necessary. There will be one sergeant per squad for a total of three.

B. ACTIVE MEMBERS�Are the officers and the frequent players of the �Indy F.O.G.�

1. REQUIREMENTS FOR ACTIVE MEMBERSHIP:
a. Active members will attend as many events in which the team participates as is possible.
b. Active members will adhere to the team�s code of conduct.
c. Active members will attend games and special meetings in uniform.
2. BENEFITS OF ACTIVE MEMBERSHIP:
a. Active members may become officers.
b. Active members are to be called first for games and tournaments.

C. RESERVE MEMBERS-- Are those casual players who meet the team�s standards of fair play and sportsmanship but do not want the level of commitment required by the active level of membership.

SECTION II�UNIFORM
The purpose of the uniform is to distinguish �Indy F.O.G.� members from �ordinary� paintball players, to promote �friend or foe� recognition on the paintball field and to foster team spirit and unity.
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