Written by Ryan

Last Updated: Jan. 14th, 2006

Starting January 1st, 2006 a new extension program will be put into effect. Additional details will be put on this page after we have determined how the new system will work for AWNewbie. If you have any questions, please contact Elyk.

What is all of this about?

Each WatchKeeper is required to send in duty telegrams each week to help us make sure that you are meeting the 2 hour per week requirement of WKs and to get credit towards citizenship extensions. Most new WatchKeepers send in duty telegrams incorrectly the first and second weeks so please pay attention to this page!

How do I send in duty telegrams?

When you go on duty in AWNewbie, you must send in a telegram to WatchKeeper. Most new WKs and even some current ones forget to do this! When you put on the PPW you must telegram WatchKeeper (#292454) with:

on duty

When you go off duty in AWNewbie, you must send in another telegram with the following format:

off duty after x hours

Most new WKs and even some current ones forget to put "after x hours." The X is the number of hours you were on duty. This really helps to facilitate things when I go through and check.

When are duty times checked?

I check duty times every Sunday. However, I only check up to 12:00am US Central Time / 6:00am VRT. All duty telegrams before 12:00am go towards last week, and all duty telegrams after 12:00am go towards next week. If you are not in the US Central time zone then this time is different for you. If you are confused, please telegram me and I'll try to explain it to you.

What happens if I don't do 2 hours per week?

Anything more than two hours is considered hyperactive. You'll get one week's credit towards a citizenship extension, but you won't be able to carry over the extra hours to the next week.

Two hours is considered active. You'll get one week's credit towards a citizenship extension.

Anywhere between 30 minutes and an hour and a half is considered partially active. You won't get penalized but you won't get credit towards your citizenship extension, either.

Anything between 0 minutes and half an hour is considered inactive after one week for the first week and inactive after two weeks for the second week. If you I don't receive any duty telegrams by the third week, you are removed from WatchKeepers.

If you won't be able to do your duty time, contact me so I can put you on leave.

This system is in place to encourage active participation in WatchKeepers and to discourage WKs from disappearing and not telling me that they have left AW, went on vacation, etc. You can check your status by going to Liaisons. All WKs that do not meet the 2 hour per week requirement are telegrammed.

How do I get a citizenship extension?

The citizenship extension process has recently changed. We will post new information here shortly.

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