Fall Executive Meeting Agenda

[Rhed al'Tere]

It's that time of year again when we have our Fall Executive Meeting. Four times a year, the Directors and Officers meet via some kind of voice chat to discuss ongoing issues, new projects, or problems in the community, as well as just to catch up. These meetings are valuable to our Exec team, as it brings together all of us and allows us to connect between departments. Two of our meetings, the Spring and Fall, have agendas released to the community, and then the notes from those meetings are also released. These are the meetings where we tend to discuss the bigger, more sweeping changes to our community.

Our meeting will take place on September 17. If you have any questions or comments you'd like to add to the conversation, you may email the appropriate person. If you don't know who the appropriate person is, you may email officers@tarvalon.net, and we'll ensure it gets to the right person.

Amyrlin
amyrlin@tarvalon.net
Podcast planning

Keeper
keeper@tarvalon.net
Bonding decisions
Low yield of applications for staff and admin positions

Archivist
archivist@tarvalon.net
(none)

Shatayan
shatayan@tarvalon.net
Budget

Events
events@tarvalon.net
Updates on B&I and Fall Ball.
The possibility of 2 events for European members.

Marketing
marketing@tarvalon.net
- What our goals as a community and a non profit are in the context of building a fleshed out brand strategy and marketing plan so we can grow.
- What options we have if a user wants to sell hand made items that feature Tower artwork, with the intent of supporting the Tower with the proceeds.
- Stores other than Cafe Press.
- Marketing expectations and opportunities for JordanCon 2018.

Membership
membership@tarvalon.net
Opening more forums to pre-citizens

Moderators & Operators
moderators@tarvalon.net
Proposed discussion forum: Religion & Spirituality
Proposed discussion forum: Wheel of Time TV show
Chat providers
Make CE invisible on request

Outreach
outreach@tarvalon.net
(none)

Research
library@tarvalon.net
(none)

Technology
technology@tarvalon.net
Transition plans
Titles for Aspirants

 

[Jeffan Caliarthan]

Keeper
keeper@tarvalon.net
Bonding decisions

Is this referring to the Aes Sedai/Aes Sedai & Gaidin/Gaidin bondings?

Moderators & Operators
moderators@tarvalon.net
Proposed discussion forum: Religion & Spirituality

Also, I think that's an awesome idea!

 

[Ahmyra al'Ruley]

I love the Religion & Spirituality idea

 

[Avendaella Tikvah]

Oh I really like the Religion & Spiritually section too! It would be nice to have a place to talk.

 

[Calen Velervron]

That is an excellent plan!

 

[Rhed al'Tere]

Is this referring to the Aes Sedai/Aes Sedai & Gaidin/Gaidin bondings?

Yes, as well as allowing Gaidin more than one bond as a matter of course.

 

[Rhed al'Tere]

Updated the Mods & Ops and Tech sections.

 

[Sarramy Valtiele]

Moderators & Operators
moderators@tarvalon.net
Proposed discussion forum: Religion & Spirituality

Question, and maybe this is part of the discussion, but would this be specifically for christianity and other *mainstream* religions only, or would others be permitted as well?

 

[Kelgan al'Moranwin]

I'm pretty confident it would not be limited in that way.

 

[Rhed al'Tere]

Since we don't discriminate based on religion, I don't see a limit being placed on the religions discussed.

This was a topic proposed by a member, so the Exec team has not discussed it at all yet.

 

[Fern Al'Thorn]

Proposed discussion forum: Religion & Spirituality

I think this is a great idea as well, and look forward to it being a possibility of discussion on the boards. I know that when I was first here I looked for a thread where it was being discussed and could not find anything.

 

[Sarramy Valtiele]

Awesome. I didn't think it would be limited, but religion and spirituality are such a sensitive subject I figured I'd ask, just be safe. Thanks!

 

[Syera Faelron]

Atheism thread to? It is indeed sensitive and consideration into the current climate per religious and cultural status..
I would hold off..

 

[Alora Sionn]

I would say if athiesm is considered to be a religion it's welcome, or if its purpose is to discuss spirituality without a divine central authority that fits within the scope of the forum.
I would imagine it could be set up like CE, opt in and with a code of conduct. Bashing any religion would outright be against the spirit of the forum. It would be a place to discuss ideas, beliefs, ask questions about other's beliefs, learn about rituals and stories of other religions and talk about holidays and family traditions. In this world's climate we need this forum even more because talking about it is how we learn and understand other people's beliefs, and even if we don't share them it still helps us to understand each other a little more.

If we as a community can trust each other enough to talk about politics, I'm sure we can handle religion and spirituality

 

[Rhed al'Tere]

Thank you to everyone who sent in a suggestion for a discussion topic! Our meeting starts shortly, and we'll be releasing the notes within a few weeks.

 

[Syera Faelron]

I see that point Alora. I didn't mean it to sound condescending or a lack of faith in those who wish to discuss it.

Of course moderation will ensure temperate conversation

 

[Rhed al'Tere]

We had a really good meeting! We covered the full agenda, and the notes will be released by September 29.

 

[Rhed al'Tere]

Apologies! I was overly optimistic, and notes will not be released tomorrow. Turns out I can't work on them while I'm traveling without my laptop , and also we have some weird forum stuff to work out so everyone has a chance to review their sections. I expect them to be published within a week, though!

 

[Samarasin Tavaral]

Thanks for the update, Mother!