The Tower in 2022
The major events at TarValon.Net in 2022.
Contents
General
Many changes in the upper levels of administration took place in 2022. Cassie Dainar was announced as the next Amyrlin Seat in February, and was officially sworn in in November. She was replaced as Shatayan in April by Cahalan Sothron. In October Morrighan Daghdera resigned as Cordamora, and was replaced by Tree.
The Executive Branch experienced high turnover. In early March, the Department of Community Outreach was dissolved and replaced with two new departments: the Department of Online Events and the Department of Outreach. We also saw changes in the leadership of the Department of Events and Conferences, the Department of Marketing, the Department of Membership, and the Department of Technology.
The Tower could finally return to hosting in-person events again, boasting a higher attendance at Anniversary Party 2023 than at any Tar Valon-hosted event since 2013.
Administration
Executive Meetings
- Main article: Winter 2022 Executive Meeting
- Main article: Spring 2022 Executive Meeting
- Main article: Summer 2022 Executive Meeting
- Main article: Fall 2022 Executive Meeting
Membership
General
A proposal to increase available bonds for Aes Sedai with one to make them equal with Gaidin was put to the Ajahs, and was approved and instituted by all of them.
During this year, 29 Citizens joined the site, consisting of both new members and returnees. 12 Citizens applied to join the Novice/Recruit level.
Raisings
- Main article: 2022 Raisings
Ten people were raised to Aes Sedai. No Gaidin were raised. Nine people were raised to Accepted, and seven to Soldier.
Bondings
- Main article: 2022 Bondings
Fifteen couples bonded this year. No bonds were dissolved.
Unaffiliations
- Main article: 2022 Unaffiliations and Demotions
Three people left their membership groups. None demoted.
Fundraising
- Main article: Maintaining the Tower Fundraiser
The 2022 Tower fundraiser was named "Wheel of Carols" with a theme of sharing stories of memories past within our community and the fandom at large, while also celebrating our present and setting goals and resolutions for the new year. A total of $1500 was raised and the following prizes were given out: four raffle prizes, a Watch Party with the Cordamora, and a Watch Games with the Keeper event.
Online Events
- Main article: 2022 Online Events
Bel Tine 2022
- Main article: Bel Tine 2022
Bel Tine 2022 was held between April 8 – 15.
Shaoman 2022
- Main article: Shaoman 2022
Shaoman 2022 was held between October 23 - 29.
Events
- Main article: 2022 Official Events
November 11 - 14, held in Chattanooga, Tennessee. 73 members attended.
April 22 - 24, held in Atlanta, Georgia. 32 members attended.
September 16 - 19, held in Devon, England. 13 people attended.
Awards
- Main article: 2022 Awards
- Amyrlin's Awards
- Main article: Amyrlin's Awards 2022
- Philanthropist of the Year: Cassie Dainar
- Unsung Servant: Aintza Bisera and Alor Sionn
- Volunteer of the Year: Ilverin Matriam
- Member of the Year: Siera al'Cere
- Keeper's Awards
No Keeper's Awards were handed out in 2022.
- Merit Awards
- Main article: Merit Awards 2022
- Members' Choice Awards
- Main article: Members' Choice Awards 2022
13 Members' Choice Awards were handed out this year.
Staff
- Main article: Administrative and Staff Positions in 2022
In March, Faeril Munlear was hired as the first Director of Outreach, and Aintza Bisera as the first Director of Online Events. In April, three new Directors were hired: Ahmyra Cova Souvraya took over as Director of Events and Conferences, Siera al'Cere as Director of Marketing, and Loraella Melodie as Director of Membership. In August, Qamra Daielin replaced Mendo Cath as Director of Technology, and in October, Nadezhda al'Lanahrin replaced Aintza as Director of Online Events.