About 'Picks of the Week'

Anime club members who regularly attend meetings are rewarded by having the opportunity to screen anime of their choice, subject to the following guidelines:

1. A rotation list for picks of the week will be maintained by the club president, sorted by the following priority scheme:

i. Club president, club officers, and faculty advisor.

ii. Club members who are currently listed on the club's charter, sorted (descending) by number of consecutive semesters of membership.

iii. Club members not listed on the charter, sorted by date of first attendance (earlier first date will have higher priority).

iv. In the event that a full rotation cycle can not be completed during the fall semester, the rotation shall reset at the beginning of spring semester. The rotation also shall reset each fall.

2. Members will be notified that they will be eligible to make a pick of the week, typically two weeks before the date in question. A 50-60 minute block shall be allocated for each member's pick.

3. A member shall forfeit their pick of the week in any of the following situations:

i. As of their turn in the rotation, the member has not attended at cumulative total of at least 50% of the club's meetings during that semester.

ii. The member fails to indicate their chosen pick at least one week in advance.

iii. The member is not present at the club either the week prior to their announced pick, or is not present on the week of their announced pick, unless the absence is deemed 'excused' by the club president.

4. The member must possess a legitimate copy of the title they wish to show (no fansubs or DVD rips are permitted) or arrange for another member to bring said media. Failure to do so forfeits the pick. Typically the first two episodes of the series should be shown.

5. Titles should be appropriate for a general audience. The club president or faculty advisor may deem a chosen title as inappropriate for a general audience. In such a case, an alternate pick will be selected by the club member in question, subject to the above guidelines.

6. Generally, ‘mass-market’ anime (along the lines of Bleach, InuYasha, etc.) are not suitable for featured picks, as everyone has probably already seen whatever their fill is of such shows. A good rule of thumb is that if a show has more than 100 episodes, it is not suitable as a featured pick.

7. In recognition of their distinguished prior service to the club, Dr. Christopher Terry (former faculty advisor), and Mr. Chris Tressler (alum and former president) shall have the option of exercising an honorary pick during each rotation cycle, exempt from the requirements in section 3.