Marching Orders (Rules and Structure) for Participating in the Reader's Army™

[RA Administrator]

First, make sure you read thoroughly through the Agreement that you are required to accept when you register to use this forum. That document and the Guiding Principles really say it all, but a few more specifics and some of the most important aspects are summarized again in plain language below:

There are only 2 postable message boards in the God’s Little Treasures Reader’s Army™ forum. They are listed with a brief description below:

1. Reader’s Count Shouts!:

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    Reports of numbers of children read to. – Use this board to report each time you read a book and the number of children it was read to. Please state the specific name of the book in the series, an exact count of the number of children it was read to and where the reading took place. This should be an information only area. It will be used to keep the tally of readings updated on a daily basis. So, just state the facts here as briefly as possible (e.g. Subject Line: Reading Report 09/28/08; Contents of the Report: Treasure in the Mirror; 25 children, Mrs. Smith’s first grade class, Abe Lincoln Elementary, Anytown, Anystate, USA.).

2. Reader’s Share:

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    Reading Successes and Inspirations! - A place to share stories about successful readings and uplifting testimonials and to give thanks and support to others. Think brief and beautiful!

Other General Comments:

All postings should be kept as brief and to the point as possible. There is an approximate 500 word limit per post. Most posts should not come near that limit.

Any use of foul, argumentative or abusive language will result in an immediate and permanent ban from the block.

Use the posting areas for their intended purpose (see the brief descriptions associated with each) and please use the "Golden Rule" in every communication.

The “General of the Army” (the forum administrator) has the final say in all matters, including the banning of individuals for their conduct.

It's really that simple, PLEASE don't make it difficult!

One last note, postings to the calendar may only be made by the "General of the Army". The calendar is to be used primarily for events affecting the entire Reader's Army™ as a community. Members may make requests for additions to the calendar for Reader's Army™ related events, but community-wide events will always supersede where space limitations become an issue.

To request an addition to the calendar, send a private message to the "General of the Army" with all of the details. The event will be posted if there are no space conflicts AND the General feels the posting of the event is in sync with the above guidelines.