August 24 2007                  

 Standing Crew Orders From

Ann Flynte, Captain
The Black Rose II
 

The standing orders are rules that apply to all members of the ship. Violation of these rules are one of the few things that can result in walking the plank. Updates and changes are made at the discretion of the Captain.

* Rule 1...The Captain is right.

* Even if the crew member is right, rule one applies.

* What happens within the crew stays within the crew - PERIOD.

* Once you have been found worthy of joining the crew and offered a position you are to be ranked accordingly. Probation -until you have ship docs. New - after receiving said docs. Good - after sharing a tankard with the Captain. High - after you get your guild pin. (International Fellowship of Royal Privateers). Note: required after 1year.

* Available positions on board ship are limited to the one posted by the Captain. Requests for a position other than those listed will only be reviewed if it can be demonstrated that the position is historically accurate. They will also be reviewed by all ranking officers.

 *A probationary period of 1 yr will apply to all crew who want children under 18yr to become a crew member. Effect 8/25/06. At that time they will present the request to the Captain and it will be voted on by the Captain and the higher ranking officers.

*The Captain is never off course, she makes strategic allowances.
 
* The Quartermaster shall ensure that all booty is split evenly among the crew.

* The Captain does not permit a crew member to serve on two ships.

*The Captain is never late, she is delayed.

* Any crew member who does not attend at least one ships gathering for one year is subject to loosing their rank and position on board ship. At the Captains discretion that crew member would be placed on the "Reserve Crew List" in the same position. Their active crew position would then be available for filling.

* Anyone causing "drama" among the crew will be shot from the closest cannon. Then they will be demoted to a lower rank and on probation for 1yr.

* Pillage First, THEN Burn.

* All crew members shall watch out for each other when pillaging ashore.

*The Captain is always the Captain, even when she’s in ladies garb.