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Changes to Roll Call

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Sharpkiller, Wed 03 Jun, 2015 12:12 AM
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    #1
    Greetings,

    We recently decided to revisit our Roll Call procedures as it has likely been 10 years, if not longer, since we last truly reviewed how the system works. Not unsurprisingly a lot has changed in the UFP over the last decade, and we've come to the realisation that rigidly following a monthly routine can be difficult for some members and is a relic of long-gone era of Star Trek gaming. To that end, we've decided that Roll Call will no longer be done on a monthly basis and will now be conducted on a quarterly basis starting with the most recent Roll Call this month. Going forward, Roll Call will take place during the first two weeks of every UFPAC month. For example, the next Roll Call will be open from September 1st to September 15th, with the UFPAC and Community Meeting taking place during the second half of September.

    As there is a greater period of time between Roll Calls, we're going to be reducing the number of Roll Calls a member can miss in a row to two (2). This means you can miss one Roll Call, but if you fail to sign the next Roll Call you will be removed from the gaming portion of the UFP. This may seem harsher than the previous rule, but because Roll Calls are less frequent you can actually be "AWOL" for a period of six months as opposed to three months under the previous system.

    One of the options considered was to remove Roll Call entirely, but it's a good way to drive traffic to website on a predictable basis so we can better time major announcements and events to correspond with the Roll Call wave. In keeping with that logic, every Roll Call going forward will now be accompanied by the optional, and completely anonymous feedback survey so we can keep tabs on how well (or not well) we're doing.

    In summary, for those TL;DRers out there:
    • Roll Call will now be quarterly during UFPAC months
    • The next Roll Call is in September
    • Roll Call will be open for two weeks
    • There will be a survey every Roll Call
    • After two missed Roll Calls in a row, the member will be removed.

    Additionally, this Roll Call also marked the end of the ability to associate yourself with a particular division, and instead introduced the ability for members to indicate which supported games they play. We're aware of some technical issues preventing some individuals from seeing it on the Roll Call, but we've also replaced the division membership section on MyUFP with the new game selection functionality so all members can update what supported games they play at anytime. This greater emphasis on the games themselves and less on the internal division names is also part of our upcoming forum structure changes later this week. Don't worry - we're not getting rid of division names entirely. We're just working towards making it easier for members new and old alike to find their way around the website and forums.
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    #2
    I really like these changes, I myself understand it can be difficult to sign the roll call monthly when real life gets in the way, especially those of us with family to think about. I welcome this change Cool
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    #3
    Will members still be exempt from Roll Call while on LoA?
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    #4
    These changes should work well for the purpose they serve. Kudos to those who worked on them.
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    #5
    I approve! Here here!
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    #7
    Some changes are not for the best, but these changes are far better and am sure that they will continue to work for everyone.
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    #8
    I am looking forward to the surveys that will come with the Roll Call.
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    #9
    Thank you for the TL;DR i have the horrible habit of my eyes glazing over and zoning out when faced with a wall of text. I think this will be a good thing.


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    #10
    Moderator Note: Stickied and bumped for those who may have missed this important change!
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    #11
    I thought I missed roll call for the month of July. Lucky I saw this thread next to the forum. The change for roll seems a very sound plan. I myself lately with work have only found myself logging into the ufp website for roll call. Work S been very busy for me. I am hoping after this vacation I am going on in two weeks can try and work on becoming a more active member in then ufp community.
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    #12
    I missed roll call last month due to lack of internet access. I am glad for this change.
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    #13
    I think this is great, I did my first roll call a few weeks ago and really liked the system, I think is quite clear and think any new members will find it quite straight forward and easy to particapate in Roll Cal.

    Thanks
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    #14
    I just got an email that I missed my first quarterly roll call. How do I make sure this doesn't happen again? I recall that when I used to log onto the UFP site, I got a message to register for the roll call. I haven't seen this in awhile now.
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    #15
    Solid thinking!
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