Update 3/12/2012:
If you have yet to notice, Tennessee Tech has released a statement via email on what their plans are for the future. The officers were expecting something like this to happen so we have a very simple plan.
Since classes are going online, so shall we. Each table should have a discord channel where they can meet. If you don't see it, go to the #bot-commands channel and use the instructions there to get the appropriate role so you can see your table. If you still do not see your table please message me and I can figure things out.
You are free to continue however you choose. If you want to put your campaign on pause or cancel it, that's up to you and your table.
Also, you may choose to change when your meeting. Also, this week, there is still classes meeting so we will meet. I realize a lot of people go home for spring break on Friday so please remember to tell your DM if you can’t make it to the session.
Sadly, we will not be able to hold our planned events until tech opens back up. If Tech returns to face-to-face classes again this semester then the officers will look at what time we have left and plan events accordingly as well as provide more details.
For the few of you who are wondering. Will attendance be recorded? No. Due to everyone being online and possibly changing meeting times we have decided to forgo taking attendance. What does this mean for membership? Our constitution clearly states "Membership will be defined as qualified individuals who have signed in during at least one third of the club’s active weeks per current or most recent semester."(Article 3 Section 3) So under the assumption that we do not meet face to face again for the rest of the semester then the required number of meetings to have attended will be 3 instead of the usual 5.
Some of you may notice we are in the spring semester and we will be having to do officer elections in April. As of right now the officers have not discussed how we will do this. More information about this will come out closer to the time when we will be doing elections.
If you are interested in becoming an officer and leading the club, please contact one of the officers. Every single position will be open although some people may be running for reelection. The positions are: President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, Guild Master.
The officers will be keeping an eye on the situation and any updates coming from Tennessee Tech. We will make plans accordingly and update you guys. The primary method of updates will be Discord. So, keep an eye on the #announcements channel, and if you know of anyone that is not on the server please get them on the server. We will also send out emails as necessary.
I understand that the recent events can cause a great deal of anxiety, especially if you or someone you know was affected. As such please make use of the university advisors and Counseling. It is okay if you need to use these services. Don’t feel afraid to go to counseling due to social pressure. If you need to get pointed in the right direction please contact one of the officers. We would be glad to help.
Also, if you are affected by the recent tornados or the scare of the coronavirus, there are services available to you like the Tennessee Tech Food Pantry. Please use them.
Although D&D is our primary goal at the D&D club, we also like to be inclusive and a judgement free zone. Please if you know of someone who is affected either physically or mentally by the recent disasters, please have some respect and don’t judge them for what they need or do.
Please if you have any questions feel free to contact any of the officers. You can @ us in #general by using @Officer or here is our individual information.
The officers are also separated from the rest of the club members in the discord server’s member. You can message us that way as well.
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Thank you all for participating in the D&D club. I hope the semester goes smoothly and maybe we will be able to return and have some fun events.