The Tower in 2019
The major events at TarValon.Net in 2019.
Contents
General
Membership
General
Raisings
- Main article: 2019 Raisings
Nine people were raised to Aes Sedai, and one to Gaidin. Three people were raised to Accepted, and four to Soldier.
Bondings
- Main article: 2019 Bondings
Eleven couples bonded and six bonds were dissolved, three of them due to demotion.
Demotions
- Main article: 2019 Demotions
Two people demoted this year.
Fundraising
- Main article: Maintaining the Tower Fundraiser
In 2019 we became Ogiers to try to help save the mysteriously sinking Tower. A total of $3,235.14 was raised, exceeding the £$3,000 goal. Prizes were pizza gift cards, pizza socks and a private pizza party with the outgoing and incoming Amyrlins at Anniversary Party 2020.
Outreach Activities
- Main article: 2019 Outreach Activities
- Bel Tine: This freeweek took place between April 8 - 15.
- Shaoman: This freeweek took place between November 4 - 11.
Events
- Main article: 2019 Official Events
March 22-25, held in Ariel, Washington. 25 people attended.
April 26-28, held in Atlanta, Georgia. 56 members attended.
October 4-6, held in Belgrade, Serbia. 14 people attended.
October 25-27, held at Texas Renaissance Festival, Texas. 9 people attended.
Awards
- Main article: 2019 Awards
- Amyrlin's Awards
- Main article: Amyrlin's Awards 2019
- Volunteer of the Year: Brandon Tataru
- Philanthropist of the Year: Deoan Kakarot
- Unsung Servant: Maibella ni Rhoiden t'al'Varrak
- Member of the Year: Eluial Aldaran
- Keeper's Awards
No Keeper's Awards were handed out in 2019.
- Merit Awards
- Main article: Merit Awards 2019
- Members' Choice Awards
- Main article: Members' Choice Awards 2019
16 awards were given out this year.
Staff
- Main article: Administrative and Staff Positions in 2019
In April Nymala Ingasy became the new Director of Moderators and Operators, while Alenya Al'Roran took over as Director of Marketing in July. In August, Elia LePhant became the new Director of Community Outreach.