Xmarks Tent

[Burly Brute]

Please use the search function. It's simple, really. Just type in "Xmarks tent" and you can easily find the answer you're looking for. Here's a post from Steve which covers this topic...again.


http://www.xmarksthescot.com/forum/f...81/#post857388

I did attempt to use the search function, sarcasm noted.

That was great advice. When I posted this thread, however, I didn't mean for the Xmarks tent to be viewed as a clan tent, but a simple unified location for members of xmarks as well as prospective members. I was thinking it would be more mingled with the vendor tents. Either way, thanks for all the input. Thread can be closed/deleted if need be. Thanks.

-BB

[Spartan Tartan]

Frankly, the maximum in convenience would be to have the Xmarks spot set up at the beer tent so we wouldn't have to keep going back and forth....

Best

AA

Here here! I say, just designate the beer tent as the XMARKS tent!! Then, all the work of setting up and taking down is already coordinated

[thescot]

I still like the idea of just designating somewhere close to the beer tent, or one of the clan tents where scotch and beer can be had. Then, if there's a Johnny-on-th-job near by, we're in like Flynn.

All we need is a "let's all meet at the _ _ _ tent," and it's a done deal.

Hey, wait a minute. That's prety much what we already do at Stone Mountain, Grandfather Mountain, and other locations.

As you were.

[macwilkin]

I did attempt to use the search function, sarcasm noted.

That was great advice. When I posted this thread, however, I didn't mean for the Xmarks tent to be viewed as a clan tent, but a simple unified location for members of xmarks as well as prospective members. I was thinking it would be more mingled with the vendor tents. Either way, thanks for all the input. Thread can be closed/deleted if need be. Thanks.

-BB

Somehow I don't see most games organizing committee's placing such a tent with the vendors -- it's a really a case of "neither fish, flesh nor fowl".

I think the precedent of informally gathering at a member's clan tent, or at the beer tent, is a good one.

T.

[gary meakin]

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[Lallans]

On the Scottish side of my psyche, it immediately occurred to me that manning, excuse me, personing, an organizational tent means free admission to the Glengarry Highland Games, which are held nearby My Fair City, plus such perks as preferred parking, ie less than a kilometer away. Think a'n the saving! On the other hand, Xmarks might well be considered a business by the canny Scots running said event- and I believe their fees for such are rather higher than for some other Games.

[Lallans]

I did attempt to use the search function, sarcasm noted.

That was great advice. When I posted this thread, however, I didn't mean for the Xmarks tent to be viewed as a clan tent, but a simple unified location for members of xmarks as well as prospective members. I was thinking it would be more mingled with the vendor tents. Either way, thanks for all the input. Thread can be closed/deleted if need be. Thanks.

-BB

I've made this joke before, in other contexts, but in Ontario such a tent would otherwise be known as "The Beer Tent." Anyway, don't take too much heart at preceived sarcasms-I humbly submit that experience has shown me that things come across more harshly in print than is generally intended.

[Livingston]

Any games that you go to in the US where you find a Clan MacLea (Livingstone) tent you are welcome to meet since I am in charge of all of them. That being said, we were at 5 highland games last year (3 here in CO, 1 in AZ, and 1 in OR) and hope to be in more this year. If anyone asks why you are meeting there, just let them know I said you could.

[Steve Ashton]

Because we knew this question would come up, as it does every year about this time, I asked the Forum Moderators to work up a policy for public representation of X Marks.

To make it clear what intent of the policy is let me say that we do not wish to stifle the enthusiasm of our members, but we also need to protect the good name of this forum that all our member strive to uphold every day.


In the post that was referenced earlier in this thread I gave some background to some of the unfortunate incidents that have happened and the results of well intentioned but unbridled enthusuasm. It would be truely unfortunate for all involved if a similar incident happened involving this forum.
"It takes years to develop a respected name, and but a moment to destroy it."



With the permission of the Forum Moderators I would like to present:








The Guidlines on Public X Marks Representation


All the members of this forum can be rightfully proud of what we have built. It is only natural that we would want to share our forum with others. Highland Games and other events are natural places where we would meet others who share our passion for the Kilt. These events become a great way for our members to talk about this forum. As most of us participate here using screen names it also presents the problem of how we recognize other members.

We would like to encourage our members to show their pride and inform others of our forum but in the past there have been some unfortunate and intentioned incidents. We are publishing this set of guidelines for our members to help prevent similar incidents in the future.

1) Identifying members of the forum.
There are several accepted symbols of our forum and acceptable ways for members to announce their membership on this forum and recognize other members.

a. The X Marks Tartan.
b. The Logo from the top left hand corner of this website.
c. The X Marks Cap Badge, Kilt Pin, and Embroidered Patch.
d. The Dandelion.

The display or wearing of any of these symbols of our forum are acceptable ways for our members to identify each other.

2) Business or Contact Cards.
A good way to give others the web site address of this forum is in the form of calling or contact cards. Cards may contain graphic representations of any of the accepted symbols of the forum. All cards must contain the full URL address of the forum. (www.xmarksthescot.com).
No solicitation for members, or enticement or incentive to join this forum may be offered or implied.

3) X Marks specific tents, booths or stalls.
X Marks members would not be attending an event for the same purpose as a Clan Society who sign up members and collect dues, nor would they be attending as a vendor who sells something. This means our members would have little reason or need for an X Marks-specific booth or stall.
For this reason no X Marks-specific tents, booths or stalls are authorized.
We do encourage ways for our members to know where to meet other members and to gather for photos.
To establish a meeting place, members may display a sign or banner within, or on, an existing tent, booth, or stall. An existing booth or stall could be, for example;

a. One where general information on Kilts, Tartan, Clan history, or any of the other topic covered on this forum are already the subject and reason for the tent or booth.
b. An existing tent or booth of a Clan Society, or vendor, where the person manning the tent or booth is also a member of this forum.

4) Signs and banners
Members who wish to establish a meeting place at Highland Games or other public events may use a sign and/or banner. Signs and banners are encouraged within the following guidelines.

a. The proper name of this forum for use on signs or banners is "X Marks the Scot.com". No use of any name or phrase such as "Clan X Marks" or "The X Marks Clan" may be used.
b. Any of the accepted symbols of the forum may be used on signs and banners.
c. The phrase from our forum "An on-line Community of Kiltwearers" is the accepted description of what and who we are.
c. Signs or banners may be displayed as long as they contain the full URL address of the site "www.xmarksthescot.com" plainly visible on the sign or banner. This is to ensure that it is clear that this is an on-line forum.
d. Signs or banners may contain a date and time for a meet-up or photo opportunity.

5) Referring to X Marks as a Clan.
X Marks is renowned around the world as a friendly community of kilt wearers. Our members gather here on-line for polite discussion and to share the sense of community and brotherhood which we have developed over the years.
While this may seem to be similar to the function of the Scottish Clans and Clan Societies, to avoid any confusion and prevent offense to members of accepted Scottish Clans;

a. Members of X Marks will not refer to this forum as Clan X Marks.
b. Members will not imply or suggest that this forum is a Clan.
c. No member of this forum will attempt to carry an X Marks banner or participate in a "Parade of the Clans" or other Clan function as a representative of the forum.

There are many unfortunate examples of social or commercial groups attempting to participate in Clan activities, such as "Parade of Tartan" events, and in so doing creating serious discontent. We wish to ensure that X Marks upholds its reputation of respect for Scottish and Clan tradition, and that we never become embroiled in such controversies.

6) Official Representation
We all participate here as individuals. To avoid legal issues no member of this forum is authorized to act or imply that they are an official representative of the forum.
We ask that any member inform the Staff or Owner of this forum anytime they wish to establish a meeting place, display or advertise this forum. This is a request out of simple courtesy and to keep us informed.

[Burly Brute]

Great input from everyone and thanks to Mr. Ashton for clearing the issue. Now the most prudent question, does anyone have any good patterns/plans for banners and the like?