Announcement from the Board of Directors: Vivianna's Retirement

[Rhed al'Tere]

It’s with no little sadness that it falls to me to announce that Vivianna al’Lantreau has submitted her resignation as Amyrlin to the Board of Directors. In our most recent Board meeting on June 8, we accepted her resignation.

Viv, we want to say thank you for all you've done in the past 2.5 years, and the 10 months or so before that while training. You've always shown passion for this community. You've been Amyrlin through some difficult circumstances, but you've been very good at keeping it together, circling the wagons, and doing the hard jobs. We will miss your leadership, hard work, and passion. We appreciate your willingness to stay on until the integration initiative is complete and to train your successor, and we hope to be able to work with you again in the future.


In light of this announcement, the Board of Directors is now starting the process of hiring the next Amyrlin/CEO of TarValon.net.

As we did with the last Amyrlin hiring, we will be offering a packet of additional information that’s a little more in-depth than what’s posted here. Anyone is free to request the packet; simply send an email to board@tarvalon.net AND amyrlin@tarvalon.net with the subject line AMYRLIN PACKET REQUEST. Please note, the Board is still making changes to the packet, so it might be a day or two before we can send it, but packets will be sent by Saturday.

To allow ample time for answering questions from potential applicants, there will be two weeks between the closing of packet requests and the opening of the official application period.

Our timeline is as follows:
July 13: Packet requests end
August 1: Hiring officially opens
August 24: Application period ends
Mid-September: Announce decision
Anni 2015: New Amyrlin officially inducted into office


Qualifications

Essential
These requirements reflect the necessity of knowing our history, why and how it developed, and give us a minimum record of time to view how the applicant has handled membership conflicts, sensitive information, etc.

• Active member for 5 years
• At least 3 of those years as Senior Member, though not necessarily consecutive
• At least 1 year in the Department of Membership (HoA, CC, MoA, MoN, CoS, CoR, or Director); OR Administrator or higher in another department
• Be a member in good standing of at least 21 years of age

Nonessential, but nice

• Active participation in any Administrative role
• Active participation in more than one department over their time as a member
• Time served in the Hall
• Ability to attend events with some regularity (the Amyrlin is not required to attend all of them, but some travel is required of this position)

Please note: Neither gender nor nationality is a factor in choosing the Amyrlin/CEO.

Now, for the job description. From the Bylaws:

The President shall be the principal executive officer of the corporation and, subject to the control of the Board of Directors, shall in general supervise and control all of the business and affairs of the corporation. He or she shall, when present, preside at meetings of the Board of Directors if the Chairman of the Board is not present or if there is no Chairman of the Board. He or she shall sign, with the Secretary or any other proper officer of the corporation thereunto authorized by the Board of Directors, any deeds, mortgages, bonds, contracts, or other instruments which the Board of Directors has authorized to be executed, except in cases where the signing and execution thereof shall be expressly delegated by the Board of Directors or by these bylaws to some other officer or agent to the corporation, or shall be required by law to be otherwise signed or executed; and in general he or she shall perform all duties incident to the office of President and such other duties as they may be prescribed by the Board of Directors from time to time. The powers and responsibilities vested by law in the position of President shall be conferred upon the office of Chief Executive Officer.

Position Duties (per Membership Manual)

• Providing cohesive leadership for the organization as a whole, keeping perspective and vision (goal setting, making sure all parts are working together toward the same objectives, ensuring those objectives serve our mission statement and organizational health, communicating these goals effectively across the community).
• Creating and stewarding our culture (decision-making that profoundly affects how members interact, promoting a culture of cooperation and personal investment, helping members to grow relationships with one another). This is the single most influential position when it comes to how the community "feels."
• Team building among our volunteers and throughout the community
• Managing resources, including overseeing the budget, human resources, and time resources. (Are the projects we're working on the ones we should be working on? What is the cost/benefit and is it worth it? When do we put our efforts toward a new solution, and when do we pull the plug on something that hasn't worked?)
• Liaison between the Board of Directors and the community as needed
• Being the public face of TarValon.Net (officiating ceremonies, special awards and recognition, master of ceremonies, event host, developing relationships that benefit the organization, shaking hands, kissing babies, etc.)

Again, to request a packet of more information, please email board@tarvalon.net AND amyrlin@tarvalon.net.

 

[Lireina ni Dormerus t'al`Bearach]

Viv, it has been my pleasure and honor to work with you over the past year or so, and I will definitely miss you in this role. Your dedication to the community has been inspiring, and I wish you nothing but the best as you move on.

Best of luck to those that decide to apply. :grouphug

 

[Brandon Tat'vakja]

Thank you so much for all you have done, and best of luck.

 

[Theolyn Maryash]

Thank you for everything, Vivianna Sedai :acurtsey

And good luck to those who apply

 

[Lithiel Morn]

Thank you for all of your work and contributions to this incredible community, Vivianna Sedai.

 

[Kitan Tataru]

Thank you so much for your service, Mother. I wish you only the best :curtsey

 

[Ariadne Davion]

Thank you Vivianna, it has been a hard term regardless of its length and you have served with dignity and elegance. I will miss working with you.

Good luck to all the applicants! We have a daunting task ahead of us and we are in need of a new Leader.

 

[Marivea al'Corriyi]

It was wonderful to be able to meet you at B&I, Mother! Thank you so much for all your work and effort - especially the invisible, behind the scenes, boring stuff. It's so appreciated. <3

 

[Jaim al`Bearach]

Viv thanks for everything you have done. I have enjoyed working with you a lot.

I wish you nothing but the best going forward.

 

[Nymala Ingasy]

Thank you for all of your hard work, Mother. Best of luck in all that you do! <3

 

[Leo Kian]

Thank you for everything. Job well done.

 

[Bryher al'Venna]

Thank you for all your hard work, Mother.

 

[Eniara Kisharad]

Thank you, Viv.

 

[Kassidy Rose ni DaiShan t' al'Kalin]

Thank you, Mother!

You did an amazing job!

 

[Sarramy Valtiele]

Thank you for everything you've done, Mother.

 

[Rowanne alMaeve]

Viv thank you for everything you have been wonderful

 

[Miya Kiyoshi]

Mother - words fail me (and that doesn't happen often so enjoy it!)

I'll just say this: Thank you for all that you've done for the site and it's members - and thank you for having been there for me as a JM and sharing laughs with me as an SM. You will be missed in the capacity you previously served us all in but I hope not missed around the site. :curtsey

 

[Asandra al'Terra]

Viv! Thank you for being so amazing at this job. You're leaving behind HUGE shoes to fill. All the best and thank you for everything that you've done for us as a community.

 

[Velaris Ly'enn]

Thank you for everything you have done for our community Viv!

 

[Elorenya d'Rahien]

Thank you so much, Mother, for all of the hard work you've done, and will continue doing until your successor steps up to try and fill your shoes.