Clubs FAQ

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Good Morning residents of Hogwart's. I'll be your new Clubs and Activities coordinator for this term. Actually, indefinitely if I can keep nyreak's flagon of firewhisky full...

*~ Please be advised, this is a "live" document which will be updated as required by circumstance. *~

Here are a few Frequently Asked Questions about Clubs. Have a question? Enter it below and it will be addressed. Stupidity is not encouraged here at Hogwart's, nor insolence as you may have guessed. I do this in my spare time during my hours off from hh_stmungos. Please keep your questions direct, concise, and be sure it has not already been addressed in the hogwartsishome or hh_clubs main userinfo.

1) How do I join a club?
Visit the hh_clubs main userinfo and find a club which is to your liking. Be sure to investigate thoroughly past activities to make sure you can handle doing them on top of your courseload. You must, of course, be a member in good standing of hogwartsishome and your sorted common room. Simply apply as according to the guidelines posted by the current club leader, and start joining in on activities.

2) Do I need to wait for acceptance before joining in on activities?
Technically no- they are not locked in any way. But your points earned, if any, from the club activity may not be counted if you are not a member of that particular club. You may need to keep on your club leader to approve your membership to that club and make you official.

3) How do I become a clubs leader?
Be an active member of hogwartsishome and fill out the application to lead the club of your choice when there is a slot available. You must also already be a member of hogwartsishome for at least two months. Don't want any fly-by-night operations, you know. You may want to prove yourself by running any available open club until the club of your choice becomes available.

4) Can I invent a club?
There are already tons of clubs that need attending. We'll make a post advertising if we have need for more. If it's too fabulous to wait, and you're helping with the current club-load, come up with a great concept, and pitch it to karinablack or nyreak. Grovelling is a bonus.

5) I have a problem with a Club Leader/Member blah blah blah...
SHUT IT! Take it to nyreak and try not to be a Drama Queen. If you make a big deal you'll only make matters worse and make me hate you.

6) 4. Ok, I've joined (Name of Club) but I can't find the post I'm looking for, what do I do?
All club posts and official posts made in this community have been catalogued with tags. Click on the appropriate Club to find dated links to all of its posts.

7) What do I get for participating in Clubs?
Points for your House baby. What more do you need, knuts?

8) Yes, actually- I want to earn Knuts!
Tough. These are school clubs, not jobs. If you would like to earn knuts, or learn more about them, please visit the hogwartsishome main page and scroll through its FAQ. Clubs are just for fun and House Pride.

Club Leader Specific FAQ

1) Okay, I lead a club- now what?
Come up with a fantastic concept for a points-earning activity. Pitch the idea here (http://community.livejournal.com/hih_mods/9224.html) using the appropriate form, wait for approval, then post it to hh_clubs. You will also need to take applications and develop a roster for your club. Please keep me apprised of the link for your roster, faq, and anything else you come up with for our main page.

2) Is that it?!
No. Don't be stupid. You will be expected to post ONE points-earning activity per month, and one post every other week for general discussion to keep your club alive and active (the points-earning post can count as one of the two, depending on how many weeks are in that particular month.) All activities and posts from your club must be tagged accordingly. Also, you need to keep your club going- report inactive members, or infidels who are not a part of hogwartsishome or their common room. Nark. You must also report points earned on each activity here AND here. Members of your club are counting on YOU to get their hard-earned points to the proper officials to be counted in with the month's total.
Oh, and we pay you for doing all this. Plus the fame and glory.

3) Does it have to be Potter-verse related?
No, but you should try to find tie-ins to keep it relevant and interesting to your members. They're not a part of this community to discuss real life all the time, they are here for an escape and have a particular interest in the world created by J.K. Rowling.

4) I'm having a problem with a club member! blah blah blah!
I don't care. Deal with it the best you can and consider it a learning experience. If it gets further out of hand than a simple personality conflict, take it up with me privately or to nyreak or to your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Prefect. But honestly? Just expect them on occasion, try to let it slide or brush it off- everyone has a bad day/year/lifetime and some people are just jerks.

5) I hate you.
Good, my job is done here.

Think you can handle it? Head to our userinfo page and get crackin'!

Club Leader Application

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Please note that becoming a Clubs Leader requires dedication of at least one term, basic html coding skills, basic people skills, and creativity. If you are not chosen to lead the club of your choice, you may be watched for next term. This means your behavior and attitude being asked to wait will be taken into consideration. You may ask or be asked to lead a club whose leadership position is not yet filled.
Club leaders must:

1) Design and Maintain and active Club Roster post
2) Post something relevant to their club at least once every other week.
3) Submit an idea for a points-earning activity (see the FAQ) and run one at least once a month.
4) Report Points (see FAQ)
5) Stay in high communication with the hh_clubs moderator, karinablack

Please post a comment with the following information, should you like to take on leading a club.





Clubs - Club Leader Application

Club Leader Application <b>Name: </b> <b>House: </b> <b>Link to sorting application: </b> <b>How long have you been in HiH?</b> <b>Applying to lead which Club?:</b> <b>Clubs or HiH Subsidiary Communities Joined:</b> <b>Please describe your experience at HiH thus far:</b> <b>How could your experience at HiH be improved?:</b> <b>Please describe some of your favorite activities:</b> <b>Please tell us why you think you would be a good club leader:</b> <b>What activities do you have planned for your club?:</b> <b>Do you understand you must post something relevant to your club once every other week, with one post a month earning points?:</b> <b>Are you a self-motivator? Or do you require reminders?</b> <b>Have you read the FAQ?:</b> <b>Please describe an incident where you have had to deal with someone who was combative and/or difficult:</b> <b>How would you handle it if a player argued with you on a points-awarding, or became rude?:</b> <b>If you do not get the Club of your choice, would you consider taking on a Club that does not yet have leadership?</b>