http://forum.501sdg.com/ Fri, 17 Apr 2026 15:49:42 +0000 MyBB http://forum.501sdg.com/showthread.php?tid=2925 Tue, 17 Sep 2024 01:39:03 +0000 XerxasJade]]> http://forum.501sdg.com/showthread.php?tid=2925 Click to access: SDG Child Safety Policy]]> Click to access: SDG Child Safety Policy]]> http://forum.501sdg.com/showthread.php?tid=2920 Sat, 24 Aug 2024 08:36:59 +0000 lonetrooper13]]> http://forum.501sdg.com/showthread.php?tid=2920 http://forum.501sdg.com/showthread.php?tid=2887 Tue, 07 May 2024 03:32:05 +0000 lonetrooper13]]> http://forum.501sdg.com/showthread.php?tid=2887 http://forum.501sdg.com/showthread.php?tid=1259 Thu, 10 Dec 2015 09:14:10 +0000 Evil-Inc]]> http://forum.501sdg.com/showthread.php?tid=1259 Event Standards for Members  / Wrangler / Support Crew

Age:
Troopers: 18 Years & over, as per Legion Charter.
Support Staff / Wranglers must be 15yrs and Over:
They must either be a close relative, close friend or a prospective member who has applied for membership & is in the process of completing their costume so they can be approved.
Prospective members are encouraged to come along to events as support staff, as a way to get to see what things are really like at events.
This also gives them a sense of belonging to the group and gives them a chance to get to know members while they are completing their costumes..

Dress:
We do not have a set dress standard as long as it falls within the confines of decency (ie: being without profane or vulgar features or statements & must be viewable by young children).

The 501st Legion/Southern Dewback Garrison recognizes that its costumes represent characters from the Star Wars films and as such, costume-wearers carry the responsibility of portraying these characters professionally and tastefully while in public. For these reasons, all members are prohibited from using foul language or behaving lewdly or obscenely while in costume and in public.
It is also recommended that whilst in costume, you do not remove your helmet in view of the public.
Understandably there are times when this is necessary, such as immediately prior to passing out from lack of oxygen or heat stroke , but whilst in costume we should maintain the illusion for the public at all times. In most cases, there are wranglers out of costume to answer any & all questions.

Relationship to member:
This is limited to either a close relative or very close friend.
You are responsible for the people you bring along. Their bad behaviour will reflect badly on you, which in turn will reflect badly on the Command Staff, the Garrison & the Legion.
You must be able to trust the person you're bringing along to behave in a appropriate manner.

The Legions Official code of conduct also states:
The 501st Legion is dedicated to creating an environment of friendship and good will. To this end, the Legion will not tolerate the practice of sexual misconduct or sexual harassment by its members. Members who engage in such conduct will be subject to disciplinary action, including termination from the 501st Legion. This policy applies to all 501st Legion members.
It applies not only to unwelcome conduct that violates state and federal laws concerning sexual harassment but also to inappropriate conduct of a sexual nature.

Disciplinary Action Support Crew:
Support staff personnel acting inappropriately will be asked to leave & be banned from participating in further events with our group.
Children under 15 years of age who accompany their parents are the responsibility of that parent and must be supervised by an uncostumed adult at all times. If there is an incident involving the child, the parent will be asked to remove the child & themselves from the area, & disciplinary action may be taken against the parent.
Our behaviour in public is important, so incidents like this will be dealt with strictly.

Disciplinary Action ~ Garrison Members:
This is dealt with as per the Legion Charter.

Even if there is a small group of us, 501st members really stand out at events.
Over the years we, like the rest of the 501st, have worked hard building the legion's public image, but it can only take one incident to ruin it.




Wrangler Guidelines

Duties:
Including, but not limited to:
- Helping Troopers get into/out of costume
- Leading/directing Troopers on where to go/what to do
- Being a Troopers eyes & ears
- Spotting any potential trouble/problems & defusing the situation
- Assisting with the taking of photos, as requested by members of the public.
- Distributing propaganda (where appropriate)
- Answering questions from the public

Lead Wrangler:
Basically a Wrangler who has costumed Trooping experience, but who has chosen to wrangle.
They are to keep an eye on everyone they can (Troopers, Wranglers & Photographers alike).
It is this Wrangler's job to make sure everyone is doing what they are supposed to do, and advise the other Wranglers if they spot something.
The Lead Wrangler is chosen by majority vote on the day, by both Troopers & Wranglers alike. Not every Troop requires a Lead Wrangler.
The Lead Wrangler is responsible for the Troop Report, as they would be the first point of contact if anything goes wrong. (Armour repairs, injuries, etc.)
The Lead Wrangler is also to carry a backpack (where applicable), to carry personal items for Troopers, water bottles, first aid & repair kits, etc.

Wranglers:
Wranglers must understand they are the eyes & ears of the Trooper/s they are entrusted with. The Wrangler needs to direct the Trooper/s wherever, whenever, and move into place for photo's or step away. Most Troopers have no peripheral vision, especially from the sides, so if the Wrangler has never experienced wearing a costume with such limited vision & hearing, they need to be aware of it.
In a crowd, you must have eyes all around, as this is where costumes get damaged, or a Trooper might step on a small child, as they are below their line of sight.
When you are moving the troopers from point A to Point B, do not let them stop until you've reached your destination. If you stop for a photo, others will want to take photo's too, & before long you've got a small crowd around you. You will no longer be in control of the situation...the mob will.

Your number one responsibility is to the Troopers.
If there is an unruly situation, you must direct the Trooper/s away from loud fans that are annoying, demanding, swearing...any situation you feel is not safe.
Always keep on the lookout & be pro-active in stopping/getting in the way of people about to act silly. MOST people will respond after being told to "STOP" or "NO", if used like you're scolding a naughty dog, but you need to follow it up with moving them away politely, immediately.

Scout the location, & be aware of the risks.
It is best to have Troopers in a place that has no "rear" access..ie: near a wall, etc. That way, you have prevented people from 'sneaking up' on a Trooper, & it can give you a little bit more control of the situation. You also need to be aware of stairs, tripping hazards & anything else a Trooper may bump into.

Your job is as important as that of a Trooper.
If you have made your directions clear, & a Trooper/Troopers refuse to abide by it, so be it. Don't stress, or get upset. Any repercussions will be on the Trooper's head, & not yours.
The same applies to the "wandering Trooper". IF there are enough Wranglers, you may be able to escort the Trooper, but if wrangler numbers can't allow it, advise the Trooper to return to the group.

Be mindful of the Troopers.
If a Trooper needs to remove their helmet, try & escort them back to the changing area, or to a "quiet" location so they are not doing so in the public eye. This applies more so to troops where the ambient temperature is warm/hot, & the risks of dehydration are higher.
This also applies if the Trooper needs to retire back to the change area, for any reason.

Trust your Troopers, & they will trust you.
The Troopers are relying on you to be their eyes & ears. Make sure that their trust in you is well founded, for the time may come when you'll have to trust them.

Try to discourage awkward situations.
Unfortunately, there are times when the public think "This'll make a cool photo", like getting you to hold their baby or trying to "man-handle" a Trooper.
Try to discourage this sort of behavior, as it can put the Trooper at risk & may make the Trooper/s feel uncomfortable.
Where babies & small children are concerned, you should encourage the parent to be holding the child whilst the photo is taken.



**Please be aware that this information is a generalization only. It was written with a "no experience" frame of mind, to act as a guide for someone who'd never wrangled before. Situations may vary from location to location, troop to troop, and as such are subject to change, where applicable. This is NOT the definitive guide to wrangling, just common guidelines based on Troopers/Wranglers experiences across Australia.**]]> Event Standards for Members  / Wrangler / Support Crew

Age:
Troopers: 18 Years & over, as per Legion Charter.
Support Staff / Wranglers must be 15yrs and Over:
They must either be a close relative, close friend or a prospective member who has applied for membership & is in the process of completing their costume so they can be approved.
Prospective members are encouraged to come along to events as support staff, as a way to get to see what things are really like at events.
This also gives them a sense of belonging to the group and gives them a chance to get to know members while they are completing their costumes..

Dress:
We do not have a set dress standard as long as it falls within the confines of decency (ie: being without profane or vulgar features or statements & must be viewable by young children).

The 501st Legion/Southern Dewback Garrison recognizes that its costumes represent characters from the Star Wars films and as such, costume-wearers carry the responsibility of portraying these characters professionally and tastefully while in public. For these reasons, all members are prohibited from using foul language or behaving lewdly or obscenely while in costume and in public.
It is also recommended that whilst in costume, you do not remove your helmet in view of the public.
Understandably there are times when this is necessary, such as immediately prior to passing out from lack of oxygen or heat stroke , but whilst in costume we should maintain the illusion for the public at all times. In most cases, there are wranglers out of costume to answer any & all questions.

Relationship to member:
This is limited to either a close relative or very close friend.
You are responsible for the people you bring along. Their bad behaviour will reflect badly on you, which in turn will reflect badly on the Command Staff, the Garrison & the Legion.
You must be able to trust the person you're bringing along to behave in a appropriate manner.

The Legions Official code of conduct also states:
The 501st Legion is dedicated to creating an environment of friendship and good will. To this end, the Legion will not tolerate the practice of sexual misconduct or sexual harassment by its members. Members who engage in such conduct will be subject to disciplinary action, including termination from the 501st Legion. This policy applies to all 501st Legion members.
It applies not only to unwelcome conduct that violates state and federal laws concerning sexual harassment but also to inappropriate conduct of a sexual nature.

Disciplinary Action Support Crew:
Support staff personnel acting inappropriately will be asked to leave & be banned from participating in further events with our group.
Children under 15 years of age who accompany their parents are the responsibility of that parent and must be supervised by an uncostumed adult at all times. If there is an incident involving the child, the parent will be asked to remove the child & themselves from the area, & disciplinary action may be taken against the parent.
Our behaviour in public is important, so incidents like this will be dealt with strictly.

Disciplinary Action ~ Garrison Members:
This is dealt with as per the Legion Charter.

Even if there is a small group of us, 501st members really stand out at events.
Over the years we, like the rest of the 501st, have worked hard building the legion's public image, but it can only take one incident to ruin it.




Wrangler Guidelines

Duties:
Including, but not limited to:
- Helping Troopers get into/out of costume
- Leading/directing Troopers on where to go/what to do
- Being a Troopers eyes & ears
- Spotting any potential trouble/problems & defusing the situation
- Assisting with the taking of photos, as requested by members of the public.
- Distributing propaganda (where appropriate)
- Answering questions from the public

Lead Wrangler:
Basically a Wrangler who has costumed Trooping experience, but who has chosen to wrangle.
They are to keep an eye on everyone they can (Troopers, Wranglers & Photographers alike).
It is this Wrangler's job to make sure everyone is doing what they are supposed to do, and advise the other Wranglers if they spot something.
The Lead Wrangler is chosen by majority vote on the day, by both Troopers & Wranglers alike. Not every Troop requires a Lead Wrangler.
The Lead Wrangler is responsible for the Troop Report, as they would be the first point of contact if anything goes wrong. (Armour repairs, injuries, etc.)
The Lead Wrangler is also to carry a backpack (where applicable), to carry personal items for Troopers, water bottles, first aid & repair kits, etc.

Wranglers:
Wranglers must understand they are the eyes & ears of the Trooper/s they are entrusted with. The Wrangler needs to direct the Trooper/s wherever, whenever, and move into place for photo's or step away. Most Troopers have no peripheral vision, especially from the sides, so if the Wrangler has never experienced wearing a costume with such limited vision & hearing, they need to be aware of it.
In a crowd, you must have eyes all around, as this is where costumes get damaged, or a Trooper might step on a small child, as they are below their line of sight.
When you are moving the troopers from point A to Point B, do not let them stop until you've reached your destination. If you stop for a photo, others will want to take photo's too, & before long you've got a small crowd around you. You will no longer be in control of the situation...the mob will.

Your number one responsibility is to the Troopers.
If there is an unruly situation, you must direct the Trooper/s away from loud fans that are annoying, demanding, swearing...any situation you feel is not safe.
Always keep on the lookout & be pro-active in stopping/getting in the way of people about to act silly. MOST people will respond after being told to "STOP" or "NO", if used like you're scolding a naughty dog, but you need to follow it up with moving them away politely, immediately.

Scout the location, & be aware of the risks.
It is best to have Troopers in a place that has no "rear" access..ie: near a wall, etc. That way, you have prevented people from 'sneaking up' on a Trooper, & it can give you a little bit more control of the situation. You also need to be aware of stairs, tripping hazards & anything else a Trooper may bump into.

Your job is as important as that of a Trooper.
If you have made your directions clear, & a Trooper/Troopers refuse to abide by it, so be it. Don't stress, or get upset. Any repercussions will be on the Trooper's head, & not yours.
The same applies to the "wandering Trooper". IF there are enough Wranglers, you may be able to escort the Trooper, but if wrangler numbers can't allow it, advise the Trooper to return to the group.

Be mindful of the Troopers.
If a Trooper needs to remove their helmet, try & escort them back to the changing area, or to a "quiet" location so they are not doing so in the public eye. This applies more so to troops where the ambient temperature is warm/hot, & the risks of dehydration are higher.
This also applies if the Trooper needs to retire back to the change area, for any reason.

Trust your Troopers, & they will trust you.
The Troopers are relying on you to be their eyes & ears. Make sure that their trust in you is well founded, for the time may come when you'll have to trust them.

Try to discourage awkward situations.
Unfortunately, there are times when the public think "This'll make a cool photo", like getting you to hold their baby or trying to "man-handle" a Trooper.
Try to discourage this sort of behavior, as it can put the Trooper at risk & may make the Trooper/s feel uncomfortable.
Where babies & small children are concerned, you should encourage the parent to be holding the child whilst the photo is taken.



**Please be aware that this information is a generalization only. It was written with a "no experience" frame of mind, to act as a guide for someone who'd never wrangled before. Situations may vary from location to location, troop to troop, and as such are subject to change, where applicable. This is NOT the definitive guide to wrangling, just common guidelines based on Troopers/Wranglers experiences across Australia.**]]> http://forum.501sdg.com/showthread.php?tid=111 Sat, 20 Jul 2013 07:42:31 +0000 Meanders]]> http://forum.501sdg.com/showthread.php?tid=111
All of this information can be found on the 501st Legion website.

Our Mission

If you're wondering why you're here, the Legion Mission sums it up in a nutshell.

• To Promote Interest in Star Wars
  
• To Facilitate the Use of Costumes
  
• To Contribute
  

Legion Charter

The Legion Charter explains the membership requirements, how the Legion is organised and conducts itself.

Legion Code of Conduct

Our Fourm Code of Conduct explain how you should behave on these forums with your fellow troopers. The Legion Code of Conduct explains what is expected of you as a trooper in your interactions with troopers and the public away from the forums. If there are any problems or disputes then the avenues for addressing these are explained.

Legion Operations Protocol

The code of conduct is part of the Legion Operations Protocol which explains what you need to do to maintain your active membership and what your membership entitles you to.

Trooper Survival Guide

The Trooper Survival Guide contains some great practical tips for looking after yourself and your costume when trooping. It offers advice on etiquette for troopers and wranglers when mixing with the public.

As usual, ask one of your friendly command staff if you have any questions.]]>
All of this information can be found on the 501st Legion website.

Our Mission

If you're wondering why you're here, the Legion Mission sums it up in a nutshell.

• To Promote Interest in Star Wars
  
• To Facilitate the Use of Costumes
  
• To Contribute
  

Legion Charter

The Legion Charter explains the membership requirements, how the Legion is organised and conducts itself.

Legion Code of Conduct

Our Fourm Code of Conduct explain how you should behave on these forums with your fellow troopers. The Legion Code of Conduct explains what is expected of you as a trooper in your interactions with troopers and the public away from the forums. If there are any problems or disputes then the avenues for addressing these are explained.

Legion Operations Protocol

The code of conduct is part of the Legion Operations Protocol which explains what you need to do to maintain your active membership and what your membership entitles you to.

Trooper Survival Guide

The Trooper Survival Guide contains some great practical tips for looking after yourself and your costume when trooping. It offers advice on etiquette for troopers and wranglers when mixing with the public.

As usual, ask one of your friendly command staff if you have any questions.]]> http://forum.501sdg.com/showthread.php?tid=17 Wed, 03 Jul 2013 11:32:15 +0000 Sorbin]]> http://forum.501sdg.com/showthread.php?tid=17 Forum rules

1. Posts are to be made in the relevant forum. Users are asked to read the forum descriptions before posting. Users consistently posting to the wrong forum may be given a warning (see policing below).

2. Members should post in a way that is respectful of other users. Flaming or abusing users in any way will not be tolerated and will lead to a warning.

3. Members should remember this board is aimed at a general audience. Posting pornographic or generally offensive text, images, links, etc. will not be tolerated and will lead to a warning.

4. Members are asked to respect the copyright of other users, sites, media, etc. Users linking to or asking for information on warez, crackz, etc. or re-printing material without permission will receive a warning and their post will be removed.

5. Members should respect the bandwidth of other users and sites. The use of inline ([IMG][/IMG]) image tags pointing to data stored on third party systems for which the user has not received permission to link to may be removed.

6. Members should post in a way which is consistent with "normal writing". That is users should not post excessive numbers of emoticons, large, small or coloured text, etc. Similarly users should not SHOUT or use excessive punctuation (e.g. ! and ?) in topic titles or posts. Users consistently abusing this will be warned.

7. Spam is not tolerated here under any circumstance. This includes offering hosting services (charged and free), installation services, solicitation etc. Recruiting members for your own projects (moderators, designers, professional MOD work, etc.) is not permitted and is also considered spam. Users posting spam will be warned and their post removed.

8. The Garrison officers reserve the right to edit, remove or put on moderation queue any post at any time. The determination of what is construed as indecent, vulgar, spam, etc. as noted in these points is up to Garrison Officers and not users.

9. The above forum rules where applicable also apply to private messaging. Abuse of the private messaging system may lead to warnings (as above) and/or the revocation of private messaging.


Policing

1. The Southern Dewback Garrison forum operates on a three strike policy. Users will be warned a maximum of three times for any and all offences in a three month period. If the need arises for a fourth warning a temporary ban will be put in place of between 1 to 7 days.

2. Arguing with Officers openly after having received a warning will lead to an immediate additional warning. Please take this to PM’s.

3. Users who feel they have been unfairly warned are welcome to contact the relevant person, e.g. if warned by an Officer you should contact the Captain of the Guard in the first instance, or an Officer you are more comfortable speaking with. If they feel you were treated badly they may remove a warning.

4. An exception to the three strike rule applies when users contact Officers personally (via any method) and post insulting, indecent or vulgar material. Such users may be subject to an immediate temporary ban.

5. Permanent bans are a last resort and thought is given before implementing them. They will never be given to approved 501st members without first escalating the situation to Legion Command.

6. Inactive accounts. such accounts belonging to cadets will be subject to deletion after a period of two (2) years inactivity, best efforts to contact individual account holders will be made, but cancellation of such accounts ,especially those without a build thread will be at the CO SDG discretion.]]> Forum rules

1. Posts are to be made in the relevant forum. Users are asked to read the forum descriptions before posting. Users consistently posting to the wrong forum may be given a warning (see policing below).

2. Members should post in a way that is respectful of other users. Flaming or abusing users in any way will not be tolerated and will lead to a warning.

3. Members should remember this board is aimed at a general audience. Posting pornographic or generally offensive text, images, links, etc. will not be tolerated and will lead to a warning.

4. Members are asked to respect the copyright of other users, sites, media, etc. Users linking to or asking for information on warez, crackz, etc. or re-printing material without permission will receive a warning and their post will be removed.

5. Members should respect the bandwidth of other users and sites. The use of inline ([IMG][/IMG]) image tags pointing to data stored on third party systems for which the user has not received permission to link to may be removed.

6. Members should post in a way which is consistent with "normal writing". That is users should not post excessive numbers of emoticons, large, small or coloured text, etc. Similarly users should not SHOUT or use excessive punctuation (e.g. ! and ?) in topic titles or posts. Users consistently abusing this will be warned.

7. Spam is not tolerated here under any circumstance. This includes offering hosting services (charged and free), installation services, solicitation etc. Recruiting members for your own projects (moderators, designers, professional MOD work, etc.) is not permitted and is also considered spam. Users posting spam will be warned and their post removed.

8. The Garrison officers reserve the right to edit, remove or put on moderation queue any post at any time. The determination of what is construed as indecent, vulgar, spam, etc. as noted in these points is up to Garrison Officers and not users.

9. The above forum rules where applicable also apply to private messaging. Abuse of the private messaging system may lead to warnings (as above) and/or the revocation of private messaging.


Policing

1. The Southern Dewback Garrison forum operates on a three strike policy. Users will be warned a maximum of three times for any and all offences in a three month period. If the need arises for a fourth warning a temporary ban will be put in place of between 1 to 7 days.

2. Arguing with Officers openly after having received a warning will lead to an immediate additional warning. Please take this to PM’s.

3. Users who feel they have been unfairly warned are welcome to contact the relevant person, e.g. if warned by an Officer you should contact the Captain of the Guard in the first instance, or an Officer you are more comfortable speaking with. If they feel you were treated badly they may remove a warning.

4. An exception to the three strike rule applies when users contact Officers personally (via any method) and post insulting, indecent or vulgar material. Such users may be subject to an immediate temporary ban.

5. Permanent bans are a last resort and thought is given before implementing them. They will never be given to approved 501st members without first escalating the situation to Legion Command.

6. Inactive accounts. such accounts belonging to cadets will be subject to deletion after a period of two (2) years inactivity, best efforts to contact individual account holders will be made, but cancellation of such accounts ,especially those without a build thread will be at the CO SDG discretion.]]>