1) Have fun! (if your not having fun whats the point?)
2) Recruit
3) Be active on Forums/ InGame, and Vent (you don't need all three but at minimum the first 2 )
4) Get to know the members, If no one knows you, how can we trust you with admin?
5) Last but not least Patience (Don't worry if you are a mature member your time will come)
Darth as usual is spot on.