Who We Are:

We are the Paintball Light Infantry, The Paintball Warriors, an organization dedicated to forming and representing recball and scenario teams across the Nation and indeed, the world. We currently have 27 Detachments across the US, UK, Canada, and Norway and we are growing weekly.
The PLI will provide you with a framework of tactics, operating procedures, radio codes, SOP's and more that will allow your scenario/recball team, no matter its size, to seamlessly coordinate with other PLI family teams at events held nationwide allowing even small detachments the ability to ?l in??th each other to form a large scenario team. We also sponsor annual National Level Events for our member teams to come together as a huge team (the next is June 23,24 of 2001). We have a number of published "Field Manuals" that can help you put your team together, train them, and become a successful scenario/recball team. These manuals are can be purchased at cost in the PLI store, but are also available as downloads online (be wary, the big one is 16 meg and over 300 pages!). The PLI is more than a club, milsim, scenario, or recball team, we are the foremost MEGA-TEAM in the paintball world.
There is no rank in the PLI. Members are all equal in the organization. The leadership is entrusted to an Executive Coordinator (EC) and the Brigade Captain's Council (BCC). The EC is appointed from member teams based on a six month rotation and is not elected. Your team will eventually hold this position. This EC?ob is basically that of communicator and facilitator. The EC cannot hold a field command while serving (this prevents a conflict of interest). The BCC makes the decisions that drive the unit and is made up of representatives chosen by your team (usually this is the team captain, but we do not require that).
The PLI Maintains an "Event Kit" which allows your member team to fly our colors, use our banners, posters, cards, field manuals, and more at events you choose to attend. This allows people to see you as representatives of the PLI. Even small detachments can make a BIG impression by flying our colors and using the professional event kit we have put together.
The PLI requires only that you abide by our Core Values and basic rules of safety. These values are basically the sense of fair play that many paintballers already share. We do not tell you how to run your team, who your leaders are, what paint to buy, what uniform to wear, or what gun to carry, and we do not exist to take over your team. The PLI concept will enhance your recball abilities, not take control of your team. Persons who violate the PLI Core Values and safety rules can be disciplined via the Organizational By-Laws. The punishments range from a verbal reprimand to expulsion from the PLI and mandatory return of PLI patches and merchandise. We know it sounds harsh, but we expect members of the PLI to be held to and abide by a Higher Standard!
All PLI Staffers serve in voluntary positions and are not now nor will they ever be paid one dime. The PLI does not accept direct sponsorships from companies because we feel it is more important to make decisions about what is best for the players, not what is best for the sponsors. Any money made goes directly back into the organization (a realization you will get when you see our event kit!). Member teams are free to accept sponsorships, but not based on their status as members of the PLI. Several businesses do give PLI members a discount because they support our ideals, however, they do not sponsor the unit.
The PLI is an officially recognized not-for-profit entity by the IRS. We maintain bank accounts (and as a member you will be able to audit these accounts bi-monthly). Our By Laws are on the homepage, and we recommend you give them a thorough look. In addition, we have a number of on-line resources to help you form and train your team. We answer all questions truthfully and believe that Honor and Integrity are more than words!
Membership in the PLI is five dollars per team member. This five dollars pays for your unit patch, certificate, and should be looked on as an investment in the future of paintball. We feel that by requiring a small investment on your part, you will realize there is more to the PLI than just another online club. There are no dues or additional fees required. This fee can be paid online through the PLI Store, or mailed in to PLI Headquarters.
The PLI is first and foremost a family of like minded teams. It is our goal to represent players, not fields, stores, distributors, or companies. We are dedicated to making recreational paintball be all it can be.

Please feel free to ask any questions you wish. We will answer it. We are always looking for good constructive criticism to make our organization better. Please take a look at our homepage and see if you like what you see. Forward this email to your friends and fellow players.

Homepage: http://PLIB.tripod.com
Email: PLIHeadquarters@aol.com
OC Email:Cidyank@aol.com