The Tower in 2012
The major events at TarValon.Net in 2012.
Contents
General
- Main article: 2012 Annual Report
The Servant of All program was launched and the forums moved to a new system.
Administration
Admin Meeting
- Main article: Spring 2012 Admin Meeting
- Main article: Fall 2012 Admin Meeting
For the first time, the Agenda was released ahead of meeting and comments invited. Major changes include giving community groups the ability to set their own rules for unofficial guests and the change of the Headmistress to an admin level position.
Membership Survey
- Main article: 2012 Membership Survey
This year's survey received 218 responses. A new addition was added to the survey, asking if a participant would like to be contacted by a Department Head regarding their responses to the survey.
Membership
General
Raisings
- Main article: 2012 Raisings
Nineteen Aes Sedai were raised, and nine {{gaidin}. Seventeen people raised to Accepted and nine to Soldier.
Bondings
- Main article: 2012 Bondings
Fourteen couples bonded in 2012.
Demotions
- Main article: 2012 Demotions
Three people demoted this year.
Online Events
- Main article: 2012 Online Events
Several events were held online.
Events
- Main article: 2012 Official Events
March 30-April 2, held in Estes Park, Colorado. Vivianna L'antreau was formalised as Amyrlin. 101 people attended.
April 20-22, held in Roswell, Georgia. Approximately 25 members attended.
August 17-19, held in Warnsveld, the Netherlands. 14 people attended.
August 31-September 3, held in Atlanta, Georgia. 33 people attended.
November 9-11, held in New York City, New York. 34 people attended.
Awards
- Main article: 2012 Awards
- Amyrlin's Awards
- Main article: Amyrlin's Awards
- Members of the Year: Toral Delvar and Ubahsur Kindellaer
- Philanthropist of the Year: Sean Dragoran
- Unsung Servants: Jeffan Caliarthan and Kelgan al'Moranwin
- Volunteers of the Year: Sonea Ilandred and Sa'areah Britthorn
- Keeper's Awards
- Main article: Keeper's Awards
- Moderators of the Year: Morrighan Daghdera and Kelgan al'Moranwin
- Staff Members of the Year: Miya Kiyoshi, Venric Methalion, Taelinn Dolivras and Loraella Melodie
- Membership Administrator of the Year: Bryce al'Mara
- Administrator of the Year: Azi al'Thone
- Members' Choice Awards
- Main article: Members' Choice Awards 2012
Staff
- Main article: Administrative and Staff Positions in 2012
The new Amyrlin Seat was sworn in at the Anniversary Party and a new Archivist, Serenla Tamowith was chosen after Dralyn Montsier stepped down. 2012 saw a new Director of the Department of Technology, with Erin al'Denael replacing Zhareen din Narelle who stepped down after almost six years. There were also new directors for the Department of Events and Conferences, the Department of Membership and the Department of Community Outreach.
