The Tower in 2015
The major events at TarValon.Net in 2015.
Contents
General
- Main article: 2015 Annual Report
Integration went ahead and all community groups opened up to all Junior Members on January 1. Several people demoted. Rhed al'Tere was sworn in as the New Amyrlin at 14th Anni. Ubahsur Kindellaer resigned as Shatayan and was replaced by Cassie Dainar. There was a third officer change, when Serenla Tamowith resigned as Archivist. Toral Delvar was chosen as her replacement.
Administration
Admin Meeting
- Main article: Spring 2015 Admin Meeting
During this meeting they discussed changing the Hall rotation schedule from Jan/Jul to Apr/Oct.
- Main article: Fall 2015 Admin Meeting
The Amyrlin brought up the idea of same-path bonding, but it was decided to shelve the discussion until a later time in order to focus on site integration. The Department of Marketing requested a new position under their purview, Social Marketing Manager, and it was given the okay. Avendesora Leaves were first brought up during this meeting and given the green light.
Membership Survey
- Main article: 2015 Membership Survey
The survey response rate was 43.19% and the completion rate was 33.77%. Out of 382 active members, 112 of the participants were Aes Sedai or Gaidin. The Blue and Brown Ajahs were tied for highest number of survey participants with 19 each.
Membership
General
Similar to 2014, there were only 38 new Citizen applications during this year. 11 people applied to join the Tower as Novice/Recruit, and 11 people applied to be raised to Accepted/Soldier. 16 Junior Members were raised to Senior Member rank.
Raisings
- Main article: 2015 Raisings
Fifteen people were raised to Aes Sedai, including our first male Aes Sedai. One person was raised Gaidin.
Bondings
- Main article: 2015 Bondings
Seven couples bonded and ten couples' bonds were dissolved. We had our first same gender bonded couple.
Demotions
- Main article: 2015 Demotions
Twelve people demoted this year.
Fundraising
- Main article: Feast of Lights Charity Drive 2015
This event was held between November 23 - January 3, 2016. Rather than choosing a single charity to support during this drive, the community members were encouraged to go out and support their local charities.
Outreach Activities
- Main article: 2015 Outreach Activities
- Bel Tine: This free week took place between March 22 - 31.
- Shaoman: This Ghost invade the Ball themed free week took place between October 22 - November 1.
Events
- Main article: 2015 Official Events
March 13-15, held in North Georgia. Rhed al'Tere was officially raised to Amyrlin. 72 people attended.
April 17-19, held in Atlanta, Georgia. 42 people attended.
October 2-4, held in Dublin, Ireland. 23 people attended.
October 23-25, held in Duluth, Minnesota. 14 people attended.
Awards
- Amyrlin's Awards
- Main article: Amyrlin's Awards 2015
- Member of the Year: Lireina Dormerus t'al`Bearach
- Philanthropist of the Year: Taika Vinh
- Unsung Servants: Shariyan Al'Feay & Alyssa Letherio
- Volunteer of the Year: Zandera Sommers
- Keeper's Awards
- Main article: Keeper's Awards 2015
- Extraordinary Service of the Year: Pol Rohanson
- Staff Members of the Year: Enelya al'Morna, Belgareth Kiarc and Melearlin Valar
- Op of the Year: Mendo Cath
- Moderator of the Year: Eluial Aldaran
- Non Membership Admin of the Year: Maibella ni Rhoiden t'al'Varrak
- Membership Admin of the Year: Andra Mikolan
- Members' Choice Awards
- Main article: Members' Choice Awards 2015
22 awards were given out this year.
Staff
- Main article: Administrative and Staff Positions in 2015
In addition to the three changes at the Officer level, Kerna Shedrian replaced Toral Delvar as Director of Research and Records and Mendo Cath replaced Erin al'Denael as Director of Technology.
