Article I - AMNESY





Article I. Mission Statement

Last Updated - Wednesday, February 22nd, 2006

The Jedi Assembly is a worldwide fan-based group for Star Wars Jedi costuming enthusiasts. It is our intent to further enhance the Star Wars genre by recreating film-accurate Jedi costumes and props for our enjoyment, as well as others. We encourage Jedi costumers at all ability levels to join and share their knowledge with others.

Article II. Membership Requirements

Last Updated - Thursday, May 25th, 2006

The Jedi Assembly is an equal opportunity fan club that does not discriminate against those applying for membership or holding a position within the Assembly due to race, religion, sex, creed or sexual preference. Applicants must request membership thru the form found on the JOIN page of The Jedi Assembly website, and must meet the following requirements:

• Applicants MUST be 18 or older to join. You MUST include your date of birth on the membership form, or your application will be automatically denied. See Article VI for more details.

• You MUST have a Jedi costume to become an official member of The Jedi Assembly, and MUST submit a clear, full-length, well-lit photograph of yourself in costume along with your membership request. This Jedi costume must reflect the costuming requirements found in Article V. Any application submitted without a picture will be automatically denied. However, applicants who wish to join, but do not have a costume may still join the Assembly Message Board.

• A valid email address is required, as correspondence is traded frequently. (See #6) We must have a way to keep in touch with members.

• Please be aware that we ask that you NOT use a title such as Master or any reference to rank in your Jedi Assembly name or Assembly message board username. We prefer that members only be known as Jedi. Please choose a Jedi name that sounds otherworldly. Names like sweet-thing, car-man, or ANY "earthly-sounding" names will not be allowed. As we are a costuming group for light-side Jedi only, the use of "dark", "darth", or "sith" in a Jedi name or message board username is prohibited. Names used in the Star Wars universe are already taken and will not be accepted for use by a member, except under special circumstances approved by Anthony Foister (Tanthos Jorlac).

• Upon joining the Assembly, members will often be photographed or videotaped while at public events or conventions. These images may be used on the Jedi Assembly website, Press Kits, PowerPoint presentations and other promotional materials. If any member does not wish to allow TJA to use their image, notice must be given to the CO or XO for inclusion in their respective membership profiles.

Article IIa. Active & Inactive Memberships

Last Updated - Thursday, May 25th, 2006

An Active Member of the Jedi Assembly is a person who meets the following standards:

• Meets all Jedi Assembly Jedi Code Requirements (i.e. has an approved Jedi costume, is over 18 years of age, etc) with approved membership.

• Maintains their membership profile by providing a current description of their costume with colors/fabrics used and having an active and current email address.

An "Inactive Member" in the Jedi Assembly is defined as a person who:

• Does not have current contact information in their membership profile.

• Their profile picture or costuming information is outdated or inaccurate and a request has been made for them to update said information and no response has been received.

• Is a person who has requested to be placed on "Inactive Status."

An Active member may:

• Hold a Council position or become an ORDER Master. One must have been an active member for at least one year’s time before holding that official position of authority.

• Help Coordinate/Host "Official" Assembly fundraisers, conventions or gatherings.

• Purchase "Official Jedi Assembly/Member Only" merchandise. (i.e. T-shirts, biz cards, patches, etc.)

• Have their Jedi costume picture posted on in the members’ section.

• Participate in "Official" Assembly activities. (i.e. Charity Benefits, Fundraisers, Convention activities)

An Inactive Jedi Assembly member:

• May NOT hold a position within the Assembly.

• May not coordinate Activities.

• May not purchase Assembly merchandise.

• Will not have their picture posted in the Assembly member’s section.

• May not post pictures in the Gallery section.

Minimum Activity Level Requirements

• Maintain contact information/membership in individual profile on the Assembly website.

As a Jedi Assembly member, you MUST keep your e-mail address up to date in the membership database.

In the event that you disagree with your membership being placed into "Inactive" status, you must contact Tanthos Jorlac at tanthosjorlac@ for dispute assistance.

Article III. Organization

Last Updated - Thursday, June 15th, 2006

The Jedi Assembly is a worldwide fan group that was founded in 2002 by Anthony Foister (the Founder/CO). The Founder and the Jedi Council are responsible for managing the Assembly and enforcing the Jedi Code. The Jedi Council consists of members appointed by the Founder/CO, with the approval of the existing Council members, and is responsible for running the organization by managing the Message Boards, designing Assembly logos and not-for-profit merchandise, giving important advice to the Founder, and planning future group meetings and conventions. The Assembly Jedi Council currently consists of Tanthos Jorlac, Xana, Shoshana Win, Nova Darklighter, Schph Gochi, Jauhzmynn Enz, Kai Thri Ona, Leda Em-Borr, Cor-Al Gelkar, An'Joh Zaji, Jeffrek Ul Tor, and Mon-Jas Charan. Jedi Council members are not term-limited and they must have been an active member for at least one year’s time before holding an official position of authority at The Jedi Assembly, such as Council Member or Order Master. Council members may step down at any time. All decisions made by the Jedi Council and Anthony Foister (Tanthos Jorlac) are FINAL.

TJA Command Structure

Founder/CO - Anthony Foister (Tanthos Jorlac)

Message Board Administrator/XO - Theresa Mark (Xana)

Jedi Council - (as named above)

Webmaster - Andrew Borno (Shayk Zsula)

The Jedi Assembly is divided into regions or ORDERS. Individual ORDERS can meet on their own terms. Assembly ORDERS are defined as:

Northern Order - ME, NH, VT, RI, CT, NY, NJ, MA, PA, WV, DC, DE

Southern Order - MD, VA, NC, SC, FL, GA, AL, MS, LA, AR, TN, OK, TX

Midwestern Order - KY, OH, IN, IL, MO, KS, NE, ND, SD, MN, IA, MI, WI

Western Order - NM, AZ, CO, UT, ID, MT, WY, WA, OR, CA, NV, AK, HI

Outer Rim Order - Canada, South America, Europe, Asia, Australia, International lands, etc.

A Jedi Master, called Master of the ORDER, runs each Assembly Order. Order Masters are not term limited and may step down at any time.

Article IV. Conduct

Last Updated - Wednesday, February 22nd, 2006

We acknowledge that while in Jedi costume we represent the Star Wars genre and as such accept the responsibility to behave professionally and civilly while in costume. All Assembly members must adhere to the following rules, or face disciplinary action, up to and including termination of membership.

• All Jedi Assembly members are prohibited from using foul language or behaving lewdly or obscenely while in costume and in public. Violations shall be punishable by expulsion from the Assembly.

• The Assembly will not tolerate the practice of sexual misconduct or sexual harassment by its members. Members who engage in such conduct will be subject to termination from the Jedi Assembly. This policy applies to all Assembly members, regardless of gender. This rule applies to any unwelcome conduct that violates state and federal laws concerning sexual harassment and to inappropriate conduct of a sexual nature.

• No spamming shall be allowed in transmitting email messages to one another. Spamming is not allowed when transmitting emails to non-Assembly members or parties. Violations shall be punishable by expulsion from the Assembly.

• All Jedi Assembly members represent not only the Star Wars genre, but ultimately LucasFilm itself. Members should model a high standard of ethics especially when attending public conventions and meetings.

A member who violates any of the above conduct standards will be subject to the following disciplinary actions:

The 1st offense will result in a warning, which can be issued by any member of the Jedi Council. The 2nd offense will result in an official warning from either the CO or XO. Finally, a 3rd offense will result in a temporary ban of membership from both The Jedi Assembly and the message boards. The case will then be brought up before the entire Jedi Council, who will determine if membership should be restored or permanently terminated. Members who feel that they have received an unfair warning may appeal to the Jedi Council to review the incident. However, all decisions made by the Council pertaining to the incident are final.

Article IVa. Jedi Council Standards of Conduct

Last Updated - Wednesday, February 22nd, 2006

All members of The Jedi Assembly Jedi Council must adhere to the following Jedi Council Code at all times or face disciplinary action, which may include removal from the Council, temporary suspension, or permanent revocation of membership.

• All Council members must follow the Conduct standards of the TJA Jedi Code as listed in Article IV. Most importantly, Council members must maintain their composure at all times when representing TJA and act civilly and professionally in all dealings with other Council members, the membership, or the general public.

• The Council is responsible for managing the Assembly and enforcing the Jedi Code. These duties in general include, but are not limited to:

o moderating the message boards

o maintaining the website

o responding to emails/questions from the membership

o providing advice to the Founder and participating in decision-making for TJA

In addition, individual Council members may be responsible for specific tasks.

All Council members MUST fulfill the following basic requirements to remain on the Council:

• respond to Council emails

• provide advice to the Founder and fellow Council members on matters pertaining to TJA

• be able to devote enough time to TJA to fulfill the above basic obligations

If any Council member is found to be in violation of the TJA Jedi Council Code, then the rest of the Council may decide to pursue disciplinary action, including temporary or permanent removal from the Jedi Council, and in extreme cases, revocation of membership in TJA.

Article IVb. Jedi Assembly Message Boards Etiquette & Protocol

Last Updated - Wednesday, February 22nd, 2006

• No Flaming.

• Personally attacking another member of the boards or another costuming group is not allowed.

• No trolling or spamming.

• Causing trouble and making nonsense posts to get attention will not be tolerated.

• Posting profanity will not be tolerated. The message board has a profanity filter and is closely watched.

• Posting of offensive material or anything sexual, including pictures and links is strictly forbidden.

• The Jedi Assembly is NOT a role-playing group, we are strictly a Jedi costuming group. Therefore, role-playing is not allowed on the message boards.

Repeated offenses of any of the above rules will result in being banned from the Message Boards and possibly from the Assembly.

Buying and Selling on the Message Boards:

The Jedi Assembly does NOT endorse ANY vendor or member selling items. Members who choose to offer items on this forum assume ALL responsibility for those items. We will not be monitoring ANY transactions that take place, nor can we take responsibility for deals gone badly. We recommend that members seek references before entering into any deal with a person you do not know. We do have a forum for feedback. Members are free to post their positive and negative experiences in that forum only. Please stick to the facts and ONLY the facts when posting. Flaming will not be tolerated. The following rules apply for all transactions that occur on the message boards:

• All buying/selling/trading will be restricted to the Buying/Selling/Trading Arena.

• Please limit items to Star Wars related items, cameras and so forth. If you are unsure if an item qualifies, please e-mail a Council member and ask.

• Costumed and aspiring costumed members, are free to buy/sell/trade their items. Please E-Mail or PM the appropriate forum moderator if you wish your items to be listed in a particular forum. A link to your item in the Buying/Selling/Trading Arena will be posted in a locked thread by the moderator. Threads and links will be deleted as items are sold.

• All vendors are to please E-Mail or PM the appropriate forum moderator if they wish their web-sites/items to be listed in a particular forum. A link to your item in the Buying/Selling/Trading Arena, or website, will be posted in a locked thread by the moderator. Threads and links will be deleted as items are sold. You are free to post your website in the Buying/Selling/Trading Arena in one new thread only. Any self-promoting posts found outside the Buying/Selling/Trading Arena will be moved, edited, or deleted as seen fit by the moderator.

• All members selling items or listing website are asked to please put your e-mail address in your posts.

The Jedi Assembly reserves the right to revise the rules should unforeseen problems or issues arise. Any questions are to be posted in the Jedi Council Chambers or directed to a council member.

Article V. Costuming and Membership Requirements

Last Updated - Thursday, February 23rd, 2006

There are many exceptional Star Wars costuming sites on the Internet that welcome Star Wars costumers from around the world. The Fighting 501st Legion of Stormtroopers and The Rebel Legion are the two most well known. This Assembly is exclusively for light-side Jedi costumers.

All members of The Jedi Assembly must possess a Jedi costume. This costume can be representative of any of the styles seen in the Star Wars movies or described in the novels and magazines of the Star Wars expanded universe, but must adhere to the guidelines below. Please note that as TJA continues to grow and evolve, these guidelines may be changed frequently. Upon accepting membership into TJA, you must accept that costume requirements may be altered and understand that if this occurs, your costume might need to be altered or modified within a reasonable time period (i.e., six months) in order to meet the new guidelines.

• This Assembly is for Jedi costumers of the light side of the Force only. No "dark side" Jedi (except as outlined below), fallen Jedi, or Sith costumes are permitted.

• Dark Jedi costumes: Only Luke Skywalker (Return of the Jedi), Barriss Offee’s, and Luminara Unduli’s (Attack of the Clones) dark colored costume styles are being accepted at this time. To be allowed, the above-mentioned costumes MUST be specifically replicated. Anakin Skywalker's costume from Episodes II/III may be replicated with black or brown tabards.

• Costume colors:

o For "general" Jedi costumes (i.e., a costume that is not an exact replica of an established character), all brown, tan, and cream color variations are acceptable.

o Completely Black costumes will NOT be accepted, except for specific replication of the characters listed in #2. In addition, the use of black tunics, undertunics, tabbards/obi, pants, or robes as a part of your costume is NOT acceptable unless you are specifically replicating an Expanded Universe Jedi costume. Please see #6 below for additional details on EU costumes. At this time, black belts and boots ARE acceptable, but this may be subject to change at a later date.

o In general, EU costume colors, including bright white and gray, are NOT acceptable, unless you are specifically replicating a character's costume. Please see #6 below for additional details on EU costumes.

On the membership application, the color of each costume piece must be indicated in writing, and a well-lit, full-length photo of the costume WITHOUT a robe must be provided. If your costume has a robe, then please submit an additional picture that includes the robe. If your costume is accepted and a picture is later posted to the site that does not match the membership description or photo, the member will be temporarily suspended while the costume is reviewed.

• All Jedi must have a Lightsaber, utility belt, and boots. Robes and capes are optional. Robes and capes that are the color black will not be accepted, unless one is recreating the above mentioned "dark colored" Jedi costumes. T-shirts worn under the tunic may not be visible, and should not take the place of an appropriately styled undertunic. Boots must be mid-calf length or higher, and cannot be a commercial "work" style boot. The utility belt does NOT have to have pouches or food capsules, but when presenting a complete canon costume these should be included.

o Jedi Props - A member's lightsaber cannot be a toy or a flashlight. All Jedi props should appear more "screen accurate" than what is offered on the retail shelf. A hardware, machined, PVC or exact replica saber is mandatory as it completes the look of a professional Jedi costumer.

o Creativity in costume design is acceptable and encouraged, as long as the costume is still recognizable as a “screen-accurate” Jedi (for example, from the movies or the upcoming television show). However, the Council MUST approve all “original” Jedi costumes. As discussed above in #3, black is not an acceptable color for any part of an original costume (except for the belt and boots). Potential members are encouraged to submit ideas for their “original” Jedi costumes to the Council for review and approval, or to submit photos if the costume is already complete. In addition, in cases where canon only costumes are required (see Section Va below for examples), an original costume may not be acceptable for certain events.

• Members may not submit or wear Rubies costumes or Karate Gi’s as their TJA Jedi costume. We encourage both our members and prospective members to design/sew/acquire authentic screen accurate Jedi costumes. A Karate Gi MAY be worn if altered enough so that its original look cannot be recognized. We feel that Rubies offers novice costuming to the public and as such is not acceptable at TJA.

• Expanded Universe: Any exact replica of a Jedi costume from the Expanded Universe is acceptable ONLY after Council review. Members must cite their source (book and page number) as to what Jedi wore that particular costume, and submit it the Jedi Council for approval. This source MUST contain a full description of the costume, and it must indicate what each piece of the costume looks like in terms of color or style. If only one piece of the costume is described, then ONLY that piece will be acceptable. For example, if a description of an EU Jedi states that they wear blue tabbards, then the remainder of the costume must look like a "screen-accurate" Jedi costume in terms of style and color (browns and tans). Action figures are acceptable as a source for an EU costume; however, the figure must be produced by a Lucasfilm licensed source such as Hasbro. Custom actions figures are NOT acceptable as a costume source. Please note that costumes that specifically replicate an EU Jedi which have been accepted for membership may not be acceptable for certain events.

• Lightsaber colors: When a saber is either rotoscoped for a costuming picture or recreated for a saber prop, a red saber can only be used in conjunction with a costume recreation of Mara Jade, Luke/Leia from the Dark Empire comics, and Adi Gallia. Furthermore, the only saber colors that the Jedi Assembly will allow are blue, green, purple, yellow, silver or orange unless dressed as a specific character. If a member wishes to recreate a Jedi character from the Expanded Universe, that character’s saber color must also be recreated. This is so characters and their respective saber colors are recognizable.

As of August 8, 2005, all NEW members of The Jedi Assembly must adhere to the above costuming guidelines, and as indicated above, agree that their costumes must be upgraded (if necessary) as costuming requirements change in order to maintain membership. For those members accepted before this date, any costumes that do not adhere to the guidelines due to color (for example, EU colors) will be grandfathered in and remain acceptable. In addition, EU costumes accepted before this date will also be grandfathered in. However, any new costumes that are made by these members MUST adhere to the current guidelines. The Council maintains the right to periodically review each member's costume for adherence to current guidelines, and may request additional photos or information in order to complete such review. If a costume is found to be in violation of the current costuming guidelines, the member will have 6 months in which to bring the costume up to standard. If the necessary changes are not made within the 6-month deadline, then membership will be suspended and may be deleted altogether.

Article Va. Costume Requirements for Volunteering & Definition of Star Wars Canon/Non-Canon

Last Updated - Thursday, February 23rd, 2006

As The Jedi Assembly grows, opportunities to volunteer as an organization at large conventions, local Star Wars events, and even Lucasfilm sponsored events will become available. At these functions, there may be times when only "canon" Jedi costumes will be allowed for certain events. This will usually not be a requirement set forth by the Founder or the Jedi Council, but the organizers of the respective events. Such requirements for canon-only costumes are common for other successful Star Wars costuming groups, such as the 501st. Therefore, the following rules will apply for any function in which The Jedi Assembly volunteers as a group at an official function:

• All Jedi costumes acceptable for membership into The Jedi Assembly will be acceptable for volunteering at events, UNLESS the event organizers specifically request canon-only costumes.

• When canon-only costumes are required, decisions pertaining to the suitability of a member's costume will be administered either by the event organizers or by the ranking Assembly member in attendance (Founder/CO, XO, Council member, Order Master, etc). The decisions made by these individuals are FINAL!

• Members costumes are divided into two categories: Saga and Expanded Universe. Saga costumes must be an accurate representation of Jedi costumes that can be found in any of the six Star Wars films (including those from deleted scenes on DVD releases), movie screenplays, movie novelizations, the Clone Wars cartoon series, and any Jedi costumes from the upcoming Stars Wars cartoons or television series. Saga costumes will be considered CANON.

• Expanded Universe costumes may include any costume that is not an accurate representation as described above (i.e., a completely original Jedi costume), or a Jedi costume from concept art, comic book adaptations, official expanded universe novels, visual guides, video games, or any unofficial items. Expanded Universe costumes will be considered NON-CANON.

• If a situation requires canon-only costumes, event organizers will be asked if Expanded Universe costumes are acceptable.

Article VI. Age Requirements & Minor's Policy

Last Updated - Thursday, February 23rd, 2006

Applicants MUST be 18 or older to officially join. If a minor (under 18) submits any membership info, that info will not be displayed. If a member is found to be under the age of 18 after acceptance into the Assembly, that member will be banned from both the Assembly and the Assembly Message Boards immediately upon discovery.

Although minors (age 13-17) cannot become official members, they are allowed post on our Message Boards. However, a minor cannot participate in members-only functions, such as group meetings, or be recognized in the Assembly’s member database. Anyone over the age of 13 can post on the Message Boards and talk to whomever they like. As always, caution is warranted when talking with anyone over the Internet. The public does not have to be a member of the Assembly to make Star Wars Jedi costumes or attend conventions. Anyone can socialize and talk to whomever they wish at a convention. Minors are to be cautioned when giving out personal details such as Instant Message usernames and residence addresses.

Members are NOT allowed to take a minor as a Padawan learner on the Assembly Message Boards. A member that is found to have taken a minor as a Padawan will be asked to dissolve that apprenticeship or face expulsion from the Assembly.

Article VII. Licensing & Trademark 2006

Last Updated - Thursday, February 23rd, 2006

All members must respect that the Jedi Council have worked long and hard to bring the Assembly to what it is today. The Jedi Assembly crest was designed by Keyarah Rayno (Sarah Claydon) with input on its design by the rest of the council. LucasFilm Licensing has required that we use their trademark insignia on any thing that we produce for distribution. We must follow these guidelines or LucasFilm may take away our status. Any business cards or brochures produced will be done by a member of the Jedi Council unless otherwise directed. Any use of, or modification of this design (including use as a message board signature graphic) without express consent from Anthony Foister (Tanthos Jorlac) will result in disciplinary actions or termination of Assembly membership.

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