AHIKS Bylaws as Ratified on July 14, 2020.
I. NAME:
The name of this organization is AHIKS. When founded in March of 1966, the organization was named “The Avalon Hill Intercontinental Kriegspiel Society” to recognize the pioneering efforts of The Avalon Hill Game Company in the field of war gaming. Today, the organization is known simply as AHIKS. The terms “AHIKS” and “Society” are used interchangeably throughout this document.
II. PURPOSE:
The purpose of AHIKS is to facilitate the playing of games between mature individuals who are members of the Society.
III. SERVICES:
A. AHIKS provides a variety of game-related services to its members. These services are limited to members in good standing and cannot be furnished to non-members without the prior approval of the Executive Committee. Services may vary depending upon resources of the Society, changing technology in the gaming community and the ability of the Executive Committee to continue them. Services offered are at the discretion of the Executive Committee. AHIKS’ primary function is to provide game matching services for our members, adjudicate rules of play questions and provide a mature environment for members to engage in game play.
B. Game assignments: Members can request a game match through the Match Coordinator. They can already have an opponent, or they can request a match from a listing of members requesting matches in certain games. This listing is published in the society newsletter and various other locations that AHIKS members frequent.
C. The International Combat Resolution Key or ICRK (pronounced “erk”) is also available for those members who need them. The ICRK is a computer-generated series of random die rolls designed to speed PBM gaming. ICRKs are exchanged at the end of the match for verification if desired. After which the top portion is submitted to the Rating Officer for rating purposes.
D. Order of Battle forms (OOBs). These are computer files containing pre-printed listings of all combat units for each combatant in the game. Official OOBs are available from the AHIKS the Members Only section.
E. When interpretation of game rules and procedures becomes a question, members may submit the issue to the Judge for resolution. The Judge maintains a reference file of past rulings to guide his decisions. In addition, the Judge can call upon a number of appointed Specialists, experts in a particular game, to consult in unfamiliar situations.
F. The Society newsletter, the “Kommandeur,” or “K” for short, covers a wide variety of subject matter, ranging from AHIKS and hobby news, strategy articles, PBM/PBEM tips and tricks, and game replays. Members are invited and encouraged to contribute. Due to copyright restrictions, the K does not publish articles which have been submitted for publication elsewhere without express permission from both the author and publisher. Back issues of the Kommandeur can be found in the archives. Copies are available for downloading.