Promotions and Awards

The Saint George Society
The society has both ranks and awards to offer it's members in recognition of service. These awards are issued by the Council at the end of each month.

Promotion Through the Ranks
Ranks are awarded based purely on a member's leadership skills. With the exception of the first promotion which is awarded after a successful patronage period.

Selecting Members for Promotion
On the 20th of each month the Council members will convene a promotion board to discuss the candidates and add any of their own. They will use After Action Reports (if any) and the Recommendation for Promotion put forth by members. Those members should make sure to include acts of leadership in their Recommendation for Promotion. They will then vote on these candidates.

On the Last day of the month the successful candidates are promoted by one rank.

There are limits to the number of promotions that will occur each month, depending on the number of active society members at the time.

Criteria for Nominations
Candidates are assessed based on their leadership skills both in combat (PvP, PvE), non-combat operations (Economy / Crafting) and out of game (Website, Administration, Graphics, etc.). The Council members shall look for the following:


 * Success in the chosen field
 * Leadership Strengths
 * Awareness of Leadership weaknesses
 * Initiative
 * Communication skills

Because the highest ranking officer in game takes command of the society it is important that leaders understand their weaknesses as well as strengths. For example a member who is a good economic leader should recognize his weakness in combat leadership and delegate to more able, but lower ranked officers when in a combat situation. Note: Meeting all these criteria will not automatically list you for a promotion. See Criteria for Nominations above for clarification on how to get nominated for promotion.

What we don't use
We do not look at the amount if time served or time in game when assessing leadership potential. A talented combat leader who can only play one night a week will be promoted over a weaker leader who plays every day.

Requirements and Regulations for Promotion
In order to be approved for a promotion a Member must be nominated, voted on and win said vote during a promotion cycle at the end of every month as stated above. Each rank demands certain requirements of a candidate which are listed below, and any requirements for the game they are being recommended for promotion in. Members are required to comply with the regulations for all ranks up to and including the rank he or she currently holds.

Gentleman and Esquire - Patronage Officers remain in rank and not eligible for Patronage Vote until the following is completed: Special Note - Members are eligible for voting if they will have 15 days in the society as of the announcement date, so 10 from the start of voting.
 * 1) Name Approval.
 * 2) Signature.
 * 3) Interview.

Knight - Upon promotion to the rank of Knight, by merit of service, the proclamation of promotion will be held until such time as the following is completed:
 * 1) Coat of Arms.

Baronet Upon promotion to the rank of Baronet, by merit of service, the proclamation of promotion will be held until such time as the following is completed:
 * 1) Serving at least one (1) term (3 months) as a Council Board of Flag Officer or representing a game as a Council member of the Saint George Society.

Baron Upon promotion to the rank of Baron, by merit of service, the proclamation of promotion will be held until such time as the following is completed:
 * 1) At least one (1) Award.

Viscount - Upon promotion to the rank of Viscount, by merit of service, the proclamation of promotion will be held until such time as the following is completed:
 * 1) Serving at least two (2) terms (6 months) as a Council Board of Flag Officer or representing a game as a Council member of the Saint George Society.
 * 2) At least two (2) medals awarded.

Earl - Upon promotion to the rank of Earl, by merit of service, the proclamation of promotion will be held until such time as the following is completed:
 * 1) At least three (3) medals awarded.

The St. George Squadron of the White
The St. George Squadron specifies the following additional requirements.

Gentleman and Esquire - Patronage Officers remain in rank and not eligible for Patronage Vote until the following is completed:
 * 1) Name Approval.
 * 2) Uniform Inspection.
 * 3) Matching Forum Name.
 * 4) Avatar.
 * 5) Signature.

Knight - Upon promotion to the rank of Knight, by merit of service, the proclamation of promotion will be held until such time as the following is completed:
 * 1) Members Back Story Completed on the Member's Bio Page.

Baronet Upon promotion to the rank of Baronet, by merit of service, the proclamation of promotion will be held until such time as the following is completed:
 * 1) Served as a Flag Officer for one (1) board.

Baron Upon promotion to the rank of Baron, by merit of service, the proclamation of promotion will be held until such time as the following is completed:
 * 1) Personal Ensign
 * 2) At least one (1) Award

Viscount - Upon promotion to the rank of Viscount, by merit of service, the proclamation of promotion will be held until such time as the following is completed:
 * 1) Serving at least two (2) map cycle as a Flag Officer of Saint George Society.
 * 2) At least two (2) medals awarded.

Earl - Upon promotion to the rank of Earl, by merit of service, the proclamation of promotion will be held until such time as the following is completed:
 * 1) Complete List of Ship Commissions under sail by the Member, listed on the Member’s Bio Page.
 * 2) At least three (3) medals awarded.