The Tower in 2015
The major events at TarValon.Net in 2015.
Contents
General
An Annual Report was released in May 2016.
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.
Membership
General
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
Seven people demoted in January, and four demoted in July.
Fundraising
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
- Anniversary Party 2015: North Georgia, March 13 - 16
- JordanCon 2015: Atlanta, Georgia on April 17 - 19
- Euro Party 2015: Dublin, Ireland on October 2 - 4
- Fall Ball 2015: Duluth, Minnesota on October 23 - 25
Awards
- Amyrlin's Awards
- Main article: Amyrlin's Award 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 Award 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 Rhoiden
- Membership Admin of the Year: Andra Mikolan
- Member's Choice Awards
- Main article: Member's Choice Award 2015
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.