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I need a beginner's tutorial on using the Member Database

Category: Logging Into the Database

Not a problem! Check out our Database Member Tools Tutorial at: http://www.sfi.org/wp/using-the-database-member-tools/

Gmail Users: Prevent List Mail from going into your Spam folder

Category: Miscellaneous

Problem: Mail that I receive from the official STARFLEET mailing lists are being marked as SPAM by Gmail. Solution: Filter all mails from the mailing lists as "not spam." Please follow this step-by-...

What's the status of my STARFLEET Membership?

Category: New Memberships, Renewals & Changes

Memberships are released once per week on Saturday mornings by our Membership Processing and Finance Teams. Depending on when you do your renewal in relation to this processing cutoff time, will deter...

How do I log onto the Membership Database?

Category: Logging Into the Database

From any Internet browser, you can access the Membership Database by either: 1. Visiting the STARFLEET website at www.sfi.org and selecting “Login to Database” at the far right side of the main nav...

If I want to renew but can’t find my SCC number, can I just sign up again to renew?

Category: New Memberships, Renewals & Changes

It is not recommended. If you fill out a new member application, you will be given a new SCC Number. All of your STARFLEET Academy courses associated with your original SCC number will not be carrie...

How do I file my Monthly Status Report (MSR)?

Category: Chapter Issues

There are several ways to submit your MSR; Via the SFI Online Database (https://database.sfi.org). This is the preferred method of reporting. To file a report on the database: ...

Were you unsubscribed from SFI-L suddenly?

Category: Miscellaneous

The SFI-L List FAQ (link at the bottom of every message to the list!) states that the only requirements to subscribe to this list are that you: Are an active STARFLEET Member in good stan...

I submitted a Flag Rank promotion and I have heard nothing. What is going on?

Category: Promotions

The STARFLEET Executive Committee has 30 days to vote on any promotion placed before them. Once that voting is complete, the Promotions Coordinator will produce the certificates for those receiving t...

How do I change my chapter type?

Category: Chapter Issues

STARFLEET has two types of chapters: Meeting and Correspondence. There are two ways you can change your chapter type. Log into the SFI Members Database and, under the “Chapter” se...

Can I start a Chapter?

Category: Chapter Issues

Sure you can! Contact Shakedown Operations (shoc@sfi.org) for the specifics of starting a chapter, but a rule of thumb is that you need an initial 5 members in good standing, and a Vessel Registratio...

A new CO and/or XO has just been elected; how do we make that change in the database?

Category: Chapter Issues

There are two ways that you can make this change. Log into the SFI Members Database and, under the “Chapter” section, you will find the “Change of Command” tool. You...

A new CO and/or XO just got elected but don’t have the required tests. Can they still take office?

Category: Chapter Issues

STARFLEET Operations allows a CO and/or XO 60 days to get either of both required tests done. If they are not completed by that time, Operations will not recognize the election and deem the chapter t...