Changing a members status

[mikeox26]

Does anyone know how to change the status of a member from newbie and up?

[Douglas]

Post more and you'll move up.  It's based on post count.  On your own forums, go into your admin section > Membergroups on the left side.  And post in the proper section next time, please. 

[Rumbaar]

As a new administrator you might want to check out the Online Manual:
http://docs.simplemachines.org/

Specifically:
Member