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ojai22
April 24th, 2003, 11:20 AM
For several months I worked behind the scenes with a small group. We planned mailing campaigns, etc, and more recently undertook a major effort that will further the cause of the continuation.
Originally the members were OWD, Scooter, dvo47p, Kristi, and myself. Eldriam was one of us but could seldom attend meetings so she kept up via emails, so was able to give her opinion. This group worked for months before a few others joined us. One of those was Peter Noble who presented the major plan mentioned above. We did the usual thing; we had a meeting and discussed it. During the discussion changes were made, one by RGrant was readily agreed upon as being an idea worth pursuing. Then we all went to work on it.
We needed some extra help since the original group were still mainly carrying on this work, so I enlisted the help of Emerita, and she joined us. The research I asked her to do was extensive, but she suprised us all. She actually spent 25 hours over a 3-day period to gather the info, then continued to check it out. She has been invaluable.
Most of this work has stopped now, since it's my understanding that the Council of Twelve will be doing this work on a larger scale. However, Emerita has continued to work her assigned part of this project which Darrell will post here at CF. It will connect us with BSG fans world-wide.
I'm asking you to seriously consider voting for Emerita as a Council member. Whoever else is elected will benefit from her presence. If you've already voted and didn't vote for her, you can still change your vote and I urge you to do so.
I've discovered there are many fans who love to give their opinion and that's good, but action as well as posting will be necessary if the Council is to set it's goals and accomplish them. Emerita has impressed all who have worked with her. The Council of Twelve needs her.
Thank you,
ojai22
Roving Moderator
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Micheleh
April 24th, 2003, 11:54 AM
A clear mission statement for the site will help, too, especially at this point.
peter noble
April 24th, 2003, 12:12 PM
Vote for Eldriam!
'Nuff Said,
Peter
Micheleh
April 24th, 2003, 12:19 PM
Eldriam isn't listed as a nominee. What we can do, though, is after the council is in place, assign people as special duty officers- that's when we could address things like michaelfaries for ambassador, or any other non-council special duties. Sound good?
peter noble
April 24th, 2003, 12:48 PM
Originally posted by Micheleh
Eldriam isn't listed as a nominee. What we can do, though, is after the council is in place, assign people as special duty officers- that's when we could address things like michaelfaries for ambassador, or any other non-council special duties. Sound good?
Sounds good.
We need warriors, and lots of 'em!
Peter
kingfish
April 24th, 2003, 12:54 PM
I voted for her. If anyone should be on the council it is she. :D
Em if you read this thread this is for you. :rose: :D
ojai22
April 24th, 2003, 08:22 PM
bump
Scooter2000
April 24th, 2003, 08:58 PM
ojai before I change my vote, do you still want to be in the council of 12?
If Yes , I will bump someone else off infavor of her vote.
For 7 people working underground we sure kicked ass.
Micheleh
April 25th, 2003, 12:02 AM
Say yes, Ojai!
ojai22
April 25th, 2003, 08:46 AM
Yes, ojai! Whoops - Yes, Scooter. If you aren't concerned, then neither will I be. Good luck.
ojai22
April 25th, 2003, 09:19 PM
Originally posted by Scooter2000
ojai before I change my vote, do you still want to be in the council of 12?
OMG, I read this in such a such a hurry, I read it all wrong! Geez, I'm just too rushed these days....
Micheleh
April 25th, 2003, 09:57 PM
Too late, you're in! Buwahahahaha!!!
DarkJedi
April 26th, 2003, 01:23 AM
I have to say this has been a tough decision to make and it is one that only I could make. It's not been easy. And after reading the results, well I guess it made it a bit easier but non the less extremely bittersweet.
Not many of you know all the things I do behind the scenes...I don't expect you to. I know I keep quiet about personal things alot and have been a guarded individual - that only a few got in. I don't mean to be and to be honest I am getting better at this. I know what is my point and just come out and say it. For once I am struggling for the right words to say.
Many of you know I am the regional chairperson for the battlestarfanclub.com for the Star Region. I have made a vow to keep them up to date on things and to try to get the word out more often.
Many of you know that I am a major convention goer. Nothing wrong with that. Just I need some time to finish up a few of my current costume projects before Dragoncon. And right now is convention season. So I am always on the go.
Some of you know that I am the founder of the Warriors&Rebels. A group that is more action than talk. (OWD you will always be welcome to us - just call we will always be there for you!!!)
Few of you know that I am the 2nd in command of the Star Base for the Rebel Legion. (For those of you who know what the 501st is ... Rebel Legion is the good side of that. lol For those that don't know who either are, you know the people that dress up in stormtrooper costumes and as jedi and xwing pilots... ect... 9 out of 10 of them belong to us. If you want to know more... feel free to visit the sites... or IM me) My position is to help the CO and plan events for the group as well as recruiting. I am currently in over my head working on our charity events at the Special Olympics and the Cystic Fibrosis walk coming up next month and working on details for Dragoncon.
So again you ask what the blue blazes are you saying kristi? Its this...I know I am an "alternate" but I wish to step down. I will still be a vocal person and a strong fighter. I will say it was fun fighting underground so to speak but those days seem to be over now.
To those that nominated me and voted for me...you have touched me in a way I can't describe. Your faith in me to have done the job ...it flatters me but you have no idea how much it means to me... so I wish to thank you all with all of my heart. I will still continue to fight, and hope to prove your faith was not in vain, but it will just be as a voice from the collective. I will never forget this!
This was the hardest thing I have had to do in a while and well I guess and hope I am making the right decision. So back the shadows where I belong. OWD - if you need me, you know how to get in touch with me. I will always be there for you my friend, no matter how big or small the fight - we will always have your back. And thank you most of all for realizing the potential in me and the other groups I belong to. That has not gone unnoticed.
Kristi
the resident dark jedi
Micheleh
April 26th, 2003, 08:56 AM
Don't consider it stepping down, because we're going to need *everyone* to accomplish what we need to do. Just consider yourself (and everyone else, really) to be Councillors on a time-available basis. We all have important ideas and resources. We can all contribute in our own way and to our own extent.
oldwardaggit
April 26th, 2003, 09:24 AM
Yes thanks for that Kristi. I have always seen you as more of a commander because of the things you do and because you are already doing that Job.
I have a few Idea's that I'm going to put forth to the council and all you will have to do is keep on doing what you already do.
I will be in touch soon.
OWD
ojai22
April 26th, 2003, 12:18 PM
Kristi,
You're not going anywhere, so stay put. Have some second thoughts. i'll send you a couple.
DarkJedi
April 29th, 2003, 01:35 AM
Ok, since a few of you nuts out there, (you know who you are) asked me to reconsider, I am.
I do NOT want to step down from being an alternate. I will stay.
A few things are easing off. I have someone helping me with the charity events coming up for the RL group I am in, so that helps give me more time.
If I never serve on the council, OWD - know that this jedi is at your command. :p
So I am still in the game and ready to kick some tail end! :colwar: :hack: :bash: :cylon: :naughty: So strike up the :music: get me a :beer: er a :milk: and time to party!!!!!!!!
:love: :alien: :cow: :bounce: :bounce: :bounce: :bounce: :woof: :wtf: :muffit: :muffit: :beaver: :beaver: :laugh: :bounce: :bounce: :bounce: :bounce: :bounce: :bounce: :bounce: :bounce: :bounce: :bounce: :bounce:
Kristi
the resident dark jedi
oldwardaggit
April 29th, 2003, 07:32 PM
This is great news. Thanks Kristi.
OWD
LordStarFyre
April 29th, 2003, 08:58 PM
Is that you in that Picture?
Just Curious
DarkJedi
April 30th, 2003, 12:25 PM
Nope, I have red hair. But my costume is very similiar to that one. And I do have a purple lightech saber. (and red and blue and green....oops) Michael got this for me but the guys in my base think that's me, just with black hair. lol
I wouldn't trade my red for the world. That's why my call sign for my Xwing squadron is Pyro. ;) lol
If you want to see a pic of me .... ask and I will show one to you. lol
Kristi
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