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A [[Merit Badge Focus Group]] was set up to discuss the number and requirements for badges. | A [[Merit Badge Focus Group]] was set up to discuss the number and requirements for badges. | ||
− | Intended as rewards for continued and dedicated service to {{TV}} the list of badges became available in February 2011. | + | Intended as rewards for continued and dedicated service to {{TV}} the list of badges became available in February 2011. In January 2014 a second focus group was set up to review the badges and identify any areas that were currently unrecognised, or any that were too difficult to achieve. These changes were implemented in the Fall of 2016. |
While a reward in itself, merit badges may also used to determine other rewards members could receive. See [[#Privileges Earned|below]] for privileges. | While a reward in itself, merit badges may also used to determine other rewards members could receive. See [[#Privileges Earned|below]] for privileges. | ||
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==Merits Awarded== | ==Merits Awarded== | ||
− | {{Main|Awarded | + | {{Main|Total Merits Awarded (by Member)}} |
− | + | {{Main|Total Merits Awarded (by Merit)}} | |
− | + | The first Merits were [[2011 Awards|awarded]] at [[Anniversary Party 2011]]. [[Dralyn Montsier]] and her [[Merit Minion|minions]] worked hard in the weeks running up to it compiling information and verifying emails sent. Later in the year, at [[Euro Party 2011]] and [[Dragon*Con 2011]] more merits were awarded to the members attending those events. | |
+ | Merits were then awarded in [[2012_Awards#Merits|January 2012]], [[2013_Awards#Merits|January 2013]], [[2014_Awards#Merit_Awards|October 2014]], [[2015 Awards#Merit Awards|May 2015]] and every 3 months starting from [[2016 Awards#Merit Awards|January 2016]]. | ||
==Privileges Earned== | ==Privileges Earned== | ||
# Badges – Each Merit has a badge that can be shown in member's Drupal profile and signature. Members may choose up to five Gold Merit badges which they have earned to show underneath their avatar as well. | # Badges – Each Merit has a badge that can be shown in member's Drupal profile and signature. Members may choose up to five Gold Merit badges which they have earned to show underneath their avatar as well. | ||
− | # Official Events Discount – Members who have the Events Attendance Gold Merit plus one other Gold Merit related to Official Events plus three other Gold Merits of any type (though only one Gold Merit from the Membership Category counts), will receive a 10% discount on tickets to our | + | # Official Events Discount – Members who have the Events Attendance Gold Merit plus one other Gold Merit related to Official Events plus three other Gold Merits of any type (though only one Gold Merit from the Membership Category counts), will receive a 10% discount on tickets to our [[Anniversary Party]], [[Euro Party]], [[Fall Ball]], and South Pacific events for the rest of their membership at {{TV}}. |
− | # Extra Bond – Members who have the Senior Membership Gold Merit plus four other Gold | + | # Extra Bond – Members who have the Senior Membership Gold Merit plus four other Gold Merits (not including the Membership Gold Merit), will have the ability to bond one person above their current limit. This means that {{Green}} {{as}} and Gaidin will be able to have three bondmates, {{Red}} Aes Sedai will be able to bond one Warder, and all other groups will be able to have two bondmates. |
==List of Badges== | ==List of Badges== | ||
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|2.5 consecutive years as a member | |2.5 consecutive years as a member | ||
|5 consecutive years as a member | |5 consecutive years as a member | ||
− | |Can | + | |Can earn more than one |
|<center>[[image:Membership Merit Silver 50.png]] [[image:Membership Merit Gold 50.png]]</center> | |<center>[[image:Membership Merit Silver 50.png]] [[image:Membership Merit Gold 50.png]]</center> | ||
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|2.5 cumulative years as a {{SM}} | |2.5 cumulative years as a {{SM}} | ||
|5 cumulative years as a {{SM}} | |5 cumulative years as a {{SM}} | ||
− | |Can | + | |Can earn more than one |
|<center>[[image:Senior Membership Merit Silver 50.png]] [[image:Senior Membership Merit Gold 50.png]]</center> | |<center>[[image:Senior Membership Merit Silver 50.png]] [[image:Senior Membership Merit Gold 50.png]]</center> | ||
|- | |- | ||
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|Be a [[Local Liaison]] 3 times | |Be a [[Local Liaison]] 3 times | ||
|Can only earn once | |Can only earn once | ||
− | |<center>[[image:Local | + | |<center>[[image:Local Liaison Merit Silver 50.png]] [[image:Local Liaison Merit Gold 50.png]]</center> |
|- | |- | ||
!Events Leadership | !Events Leadership | ||
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Participate in committees 3 times | Participate in committees 3 times | ||
+ | |||
+ | Serve as ''Da'covale'' 3 times | ||
|n/a | |n/a | ||
|Can earn only one per area | |Can earn only one per area | ||
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<center>[[image:Participation Costume Merit Silver 50.png]] [[image:Participation Committee Merit Silver 50.png]]</center> | <center>[[image:Participation Costume Merit Silver 50.png]] [[image:Participation Committee Merit Silver 50.png]]</center> | ||
+ | |||
+ | <center>[[image:EPDacovaleS50.png ]] </center> | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | !Events Participation | ||
+ | |[[Tournament Winners Merit]] | ||
+ | |Win 2 events in the Amyrlin's tournament | ||
+ | |Win 5 events in the Amyrlin's tournament | ||
+ | |Can only win once | ||
+ | |<center>[[image:ATParticipationSilver50.png]] [[image:ATParticipationGold50.png]]</center> | ||
|- | |- | ||
!Events Participation | !Events Participation | ||
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|Can earn multiple | |Can earn multiple | ||
|<center>[[image:Amyrlins Champion Merit Gold 50.png]]</center> | |<center>[[image:Amyrlins Champion Merit Gold 50.png]]</center> | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | !Online Spirit | ||
+ | |[[Gleeman's Merit]] | ||
+ | |Run 2 Mafia or Assassins games | ||
+ | |Run 4 Mafia or Assassins games, including at least one mafia | ||
+ | |Can earn once | ||
+ | ||<center>[[image:Gleeman Merit Silver 50.png]] [[image:Gleeman Merit Gold 50.png]]</center> | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | !Online Spirit | ||
+ | |[[Logo Design Merit]] | ||
+ | |Win the competition for the logo for an official event | ||
+ | |N/A | ||
+ | |Can earn multiple times | ||
+ | ||<center>[[image:LogoDesignMerit50.png]]</center> | ||
|- | |- | ||
!Online Spirit | !Online Spirit | ||
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|Can earn more than one | |Can earn more than one | ||
|<center>[[image:Members Choice Award 50.png]]</center> | |<center>[[image:Members Choice Award 50.png]]</center> | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | !Wild Card | ||
+ | |[[Alchemist Merit]] | ||
+ | |n/a | ||
+ | |Earn enough silvers that do not convert to Golds | ||
+ | |Can only earn once | ||
+ | |<center>[[image:Alchemsit_Small.png]]</center> | ||
|- | |- | ||
!Wild Card | !Wild Card | ||
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|[[Keeper's Award Merit]] | |[[Keeper's Award Merit]] | ||
|n/a | |n/a | ||
− | |Earn a Keeper's Award | + | |Earn a [[Keeper's Award]] |
|Can earn more than one | |Can earn more than one | ||
|<center>[[image:Keepers Award Merit 50.png]]</center> | |<center>[[image:Keepers Award Merit 50.png]]</center> | ||
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|Serve in [[Staff Positions]] for 2.5 years | |Serve in [[Staff Positions]] for 2.5 years | ||
|Serve in [[Staff Positions]] for 5 years | |Serve in [[Staff Positions]] for 5 years | ||
− | |Can | + | |Can earn more than one |
Does not include staff roles in Research, Marketing or Technology | Does not include staff roles in Research, Marketing or Technology | ||
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|Serve as an [[administrator]] for 2 years | |Serve as an [[administrator]] for 2 years | ||
|Serve as an [[administrator]] for 4 years | |Serve as an [[administrator]] for 4 years | ||
− | |Can | + | |Can earn more than one |
|<center>[[image:Administrator Merit Silver 50.png]] [[image:Administrator Merit Gold 50.png]]</center> | |<center>[[image:Administrator Merit Silver 50.png]] [[image:Administrator Merit Gold 50.png]]</center> | ||
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|Serve as an [[Executive]] for 1.5 years | |Serve as an [[Executive]] for 1.5 years | ||
|Serve as an [[Executive]] for 3 years | |Serve as an [[Executive]] for 3 years | ||
− | |Can | + | |Can earn more than one |
|<center>[[image:Executive Merit Silver 50.png]] [[image:Executive Merit Gold 50.png]]</center> | |<center>[[image:Executive Merit Silver 50.png]] [[image:Executive Merit Gold 50.png]]</center> | ||
|- | |- | ||
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|Serve as an [[Executive Branch (Positions)|Officer]] for 1 year | |Serve as an [[Executive Branch (Positions)|Officer]] for 1 year | ||
|Serve as an [[Executive Branch (Positions)|Officer]] for 2 years | |Serve as an [[Executive Branch (Positions)|Officer]] for 2 years | ||
− | |Can | + | |Can earn more than one |
|<center>[[image:Officer Merit Silver 50.png]] [[image:Officer Merit Gold 50.png]]</center> | |<center>[[image:Officer Merit Silver 50.png]] [[image:Officer Merit Gold 50.png]]</center> | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | !Administrative Service | ||
+ | |[[Group Service Merit]] | ||
+ | |Be recognized by Community group leader as having provided service to the group in an unofficial capacity | ||
+ | |NA | ||
+ | |Can earn more than once | ||
+ | | | ||
|- | |- | ||
!Pro Bono | !Pro Bono | ||
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|Provide legal, graphical, IT, HR, or financial expertise to the Tower free of charge for 1.5 years in an unnamed position | |Provide legal, graphical, IT, HR, or financial expertise to the Tower free of charge for 1.5 years in an unnamed position | ||
|Provide legal, graphical, IT, HR, or financial expertise to the Tower free of charge for 3 years in an unnamed position | |Provide legal, graphical, IT, HR, or financial expertise to the Tower free of charge for 3 years in an unnamed position | ||
− | |Staff level | + | |Staff level positions in the Departments of Administration, Marketing and Technology qualify. Admin and Exec positions qualify for merits under the Administrative Service Category. |
− | |<center>[[image:Pro Bono | + | |<center>[[image:Pro Bono HR Silver 50.png]] [[image:Pro Bono Graphical Silver 50.png]] </center> |
+ | <center>[[image:Pro Bono Legal Silver 50.png]] [[image:Pro Bono IT Silver 50.png]] </center> | ||
+ | <center>[[image:Pro Bono HR Gold 50.png]] [[image:Pro Bono Graphical Gold 50.png]] </center> | ||
+ | <center>[[image:Pro Bono Legal Gold 50.png]] [[image:Pro Bono IT Gold 50.png]]</center> | ||
|- | |- | ||
!Publishers | !Publishers | ||
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!Publishers | !Publishers | ||
|[[Writing Merit]] | |[[Writing Merit]] | ||
+ | |Write 20 articles for the [[Member Contributions|Library]] | ||
|Write 100 articles for the [[Member Contributions|Library]] | |Write 100 articles for the [[Member Contributions|Library]] | ||
− | |||
|Can only earn once | |Can only earn once | ||
|<center>[[image:Writing Merit Silver 50.png]] [[image:Writing Merit Gold 50.png]]</center> | |<center>[[image:Writing Merit Silver 50.png]] [[image:Writing Merit Gold 50.png]]</center> | ||
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!Raising the Next Generation | !Raising the Next Generation | ||
|[[Teaching Merit]] | |[[Teaching Merit]] | ||
− | |Teach | + | |Teach 2 classes |
+ | |Teach 5 classes | ||
+ | | | ||
+ | |<center>[[image:Teaching Merit Silver 50.png]] [[image:TeachingMGold50.png]]</center> | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | !Raising the Next Generation | ||
+ | |[[Sponsorship Merit]] | ||
+ | |Sponsor 5 people for admittance to the Tower | ||
|n/a | |n/a | ||
| | | | ||
− | |<center>[[image: | + | |<center>[[image:SponsorSilver50.png]]</center> |
|} | |} | ||
[[Category:Merit Badges| ]] | [[Category:Merit Badges| ]] |
Revision as of 17:20, 23 March 2019
Description
One of the key items on the 2010 Admin Meeting was the topic of Merit Badges. A Merit Badge Focus Group was set up to discuss the number and requirements for badges.
Intended as rewards for continued and dedicated service to TarValon.Net the list of badges became available in February 2011. In January 2014 a second focus group was set up to review the badges and identify any areas that were currently unrecognised, or any that were too difficult to achieve. These changes were implemented in the Fall of 2016.
While a reward in itself, merit badges may also used to determine other rewards members could receive. See below for privileges.
Merit badges will be attainable by members of all ranks though some may only be attainable by members of certain ranks and none will be easily attainable. They will be designed to recognise the members who go above and beyond normal service, typically only the top 2-5% of people contributing in a given area will earn the badge.
Merits Awarded
- Main article: Total Merits Awarded (by Member)
- Main article: Total Merits Awarded (by Merit)
The first Merits were awarded at Anniversary Party 2011. Dralyn Montsier and her minions worked hard in the weeks running up to it compiling information and verifying emails sent. Later in the year, at Euro Party 2011 and Dragon*Con 2011 more merits were awarded to the members attending those events. Merits were then awarded in January 2012, January 2013, October 2014, May 2015 and every 3 months starting from January 2016.
Privileges Earned
- Badges – Each Merit has a badge that can be shown in member's Drupal profile and signature. Members may choose up to five Gold Merit badges which they have earned to show underneath their avatar as well.
- Official Events Discount – Members who have the Events Attendance Gold Merit plus one other Gold Merit related to Official Events plus three other Gold Merits of any type (though only one Gold Merit from the Membership Category counts), will receive a 10% discount on tickets to our Anniversary Party, Euro Party, Fall Ball, and South Pacific events for the rest of their membership at TarValon.Net.
- Extra Bond – Members who have the Senior Membership Gold Merit plus four other Gold Merits (not including the Membership Gold Merit), will have the ability to bond one person above their current limit. This means that Green Aes Sedai and Gaidin will be able to have three bondmates, Red Aes Sedai will be able to bond one Warder, and all other groups will be able to have two bondmates.
List of Badges
Please click on the Merit name for more information.
Category | Name | Silver Requirement | Gold Requirement | Notes | Icon(s) |
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Membership | Membership Merit | 2.5 consecutive years as a member | 5 consecutive years as a member | Can earn more than one | |
Membership | Senior Membership Merit | 2.5 cumulative years as a Senior Member | 5 cumulative years as a Senior Member | Can earn more than one | |
Events Leadership | Local Liaison Merit | Be a Local Liaison 1 time | Be a Local Liaison 3 times | Can only earn once | |
Events Leadership | Committee Head Merit | Serve as a Committee Head 2 times | Serve as a Committee Head 3 times | Can only earn once | |
Events Leadership | Camp Nurse Merit | Serve as Camp Nurse 1 time | Serve as Camp Nurse 3 times | Can only earn once | |
Events Leadership | Committee Leadership Merit | Be chosen 2 times as having demonstrated outstanding Committee Leadership | Be chosen 5 times as having demonstrated outstanding Committee Leadership | Can only earn once | |
Events Leadership | Local Events Merit | Host 3 local events | Host 10 local events | Can only earn once | |
Events Leadership | Extraordinary Service Merit | Perform an extraordinary service for someone or the Tower at an Official Event | n/a | Can earn more than once | |
Events Participation | Events Participation Merit | Participate in the Amyrlin's Tournament 3 times
Participate in trivia 3 times Participate in the costume contest 3 times Participate in committees 3 times Serve as Da'covale 3 times |
n/a | Can earn only one per area | |
Events Participation | Tournament Winners Merit | Win 2 events in the Amyrlin's tournament | Win 5 events in the Amyrlin's tournament | Can only win once | |
Events Participation | Attendance Merit | Attend 10 Official Events/Conferences | Attend 20 Official Events/Conferences | ||
Events Participation | Amyrlin's Champion Merit | n/a | Win the Amyrlin's Tournament | Can earn multiple | |
Online Spirit | Gleeman's Merit | Run 2 Mafia or Assassins games | Run 4 Mafia or Assassins games, including at least one mafia | Can earn once | |
Online Spirit | Logo Design Merit | Win the competition for the logo for an official event | N/A | Can earn multiple times | |
Online Spirit | Spirit Merit | Receive 2 “Spirit of _____” awards, given out for each of our online festivals
Be chosen as a great participant for the forums or chat |
n/a | Can earn more than one | |
Online Spirit | Epic Prank Merit | Perform an epic prank | n/a | Can earn more than one
by nomination only |
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Online Spirit | Members' Choice Award Merit | Earn a Members' Choice Award | n/a | Can earn more than one | |
Wild Card | Alchemist Merit | n/a | Earn enough silvers that do not convert to Golds | Can only earn once | |
Wild Card | Amyrlin's Award Merit | n/a | Earn a Amyrlin's Award | Can earn more than one | |
Wild Card | Keeper's Award Merit | n/a | Earn a Keeper's Award | Can earn more than one | |
Wild Card | Group Pride Merit | n/a | Serve one full term each as the Head/Company Commander and Heart/Honor Guard and Sitter/Warder Councillor for your Ajah/Company | ||
Wild Card | Climbing the Ladder Merit | n/a | Serve in a staff position, as an administrator, and as an Executive | ||
Wild Card | Globetrotter Merit | n/a | Attend at least three Official Events on at least two different continents | ||
Wild Card | Rock Star Merit | n/a | If you do something really, really off the charts epic to help someone | by nomination only | |
Administrative Service | Staff Merit | Serve in Staff Positions for 2.5 years | Serve in Staff Positions for 5 years | Can earn more than one
Does not include staff roles in Research, Marketing or Technology Does not include writers for the TVT or consultants in the Department of Administration |
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Administrative Service | Administrator Merit | Serve as an administrator for 2 years | Serve as an administrator for 4 years | Can earn more than one | |
Administrative Service | Executive Merit | Serve as an Executive for 1.5 years | Serve as an Executive for 3 years | Can earn more than one | |
Administrative Service | Officer Merit | Serve as an Officer for 1 year | Serve as an Officer for 2 years | Can earn more than one | |
Administrative Service | Group Service Merit | Be recognized by Community group leader as having provided service to the group in an unofficial capacity | NA | Can earn more than once | |
Pro Bono | Pro Bono Merit | Provide legal, graphical, IT, HR, or financial expertise to the Tower free of charge for 1.5 years in an unnamed position | Provide legal, graphical, IT, HR, or financial expertise to the Tower free of charge for 3 years in an unnamed position | Staff level positions in the Departments of Administration, Marketing and Technology qualify. Admin and Exec positions qualify for merits under the Administrative Service Category. | |
Publishers | Editing Merit | Spend 1.5 years consistently editing the Library | Spend 3 years consistently editing the Library | Can only earn once | |
Publishers | Reporter Merit | Write 20 articles for the TVT | Write 50 articles for the TVT | Can only earn once | |
Publishers | Writing Merit | Write 20 articles for the Library | Write 100 articles for the Library | Can only earn once | |
Publishers | Copywriting Merit | n/a | Put in an exceptional effort in copywriting for our website | ||
Raising the Next Generation | Mentoring Merit | Mentor 5 members who rise at least 1 rank | Mentor 10 members who rise at least 1 rank | ||
Raising the Next Generation | Classroom Participation Merit | Participate in and complete 6 classes | n/a | ||
Raising the Next Generation | Teaching Merit | Teach 2 classes | Teach 5 classes | ||
Raising the Next Generation | Sponsorship Merit | Sponsor 5 people for admittance to the Tower | n/a |