Hello Everyone,

In advance of James taking the DJB Trophy System online (I hear whispers of "soon"), this is a brief MAA notice on the role trophies will play in recognizing members.

Trophies are meant as a side exercise both to provide goals and recognize accomplishments (some good, some bad) for members as they work toward their next rank. As such, trophies have no impact on medals or promotions. Any recommendation which includes trophies as a source of activity will be immediately remanded. Trophies are a separate entity that will ideally play a role in keeping members encouraged and busy during the higher rank periods. Beyond that, you cannot be awarded a medal for earning trophies and promotions will not be given for earning trophies.

Personally, I am very excited about this new system. It's fun, straight forward, and a great opportunity to add more "look at how awesome I am" to our dossiers. It's often light hearted, with some trophies given for not so awesome accomplishments. Everyone will find out more when the system goes live, but the Master at Arms Office has only a small role as trophies are an automated process and removed from general club recognition.

Stay tuned for more news from James!

Aabsdu, Master at Arms