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==Overview==
 
==Overview==
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The MoR – BI is is an [[Admin]] level position in the [[Department of Events and Conferences]] responsible for planning our official Tower UK Events each year, traditionally one spring event each year.
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The MoR – BI was an [[Admin]] level position in the [[Department of Events and Conferences]] responsible for planning our official Tower UK Events each year, traditionally one spring event each year.
  
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This person will be a member of the Department of Events & Conferences team, and work with the staff of the department and event volunteers to plan each event, end to end. Each event is a full year-long process, from solicitation of proposals, selection of location and facilities, contracting with site, registration & administration, and planning of the event schedule itself.
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'''Department:''' [[Department of Events and Conferences]]
  
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'''Department''' [[Department of Events and Conferences]]
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'''Position Level:''' [[Administrator]]
  
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'''Level:''' [[Admin]]
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'''Rotation:''' Non-rotating position
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'''Merit Eligibility:'''  [[Administrator Merit]]
 
===Chain of Command===
 
===Chain of Command===
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The MoR – BI  reports directly to the Director of Events & Conferences.  
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The MoR – BI  reported directly to the Director of Events & Conferences.  
  
 
The Local Liaison and committee groups for each event report to the Mistress of Revels.
 
The Local Liaison and committee groups for each event report to the Mistress of Revels.
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==Duties==
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==Duties and Responsibilities==
 
* Solicit proposals for each UK Event. Advise members of proposal requirements and aide in preparation of proposals as requested.
 
* Solicit proposals for each UK Event. Advise members of proposal requirements and aide in preparation of proposals as requested.
 
* Coordinate efforts of Euro events with MoR – Continental. Aide in Euro local events.
 
* Coordinate efforts of Euro events with MoR – Continental. Aide in Euro local events.
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* Work with Local Liaison and Director of E&C to plan details of event.
 
* Work with Local Liaison and Director of E&C to plan details of event.
 
==Expectations==
 
==Expectations==
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* Must be organized… organised. There is a lot of information to keep track of, including legal contracts with the facilities, schedules, and registration information including medical and person data which must be kept confidential.
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* Must be organised. There is a lot of information to keep track of, including legal contracts with the facilities, schedules, and registration information including medical and person data which must be kept confidential.
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* Must be able to berganise and Delegate. You will be working with a strong team of committee leaders, committee members, local liaison, site contacts, and Tower execs who can all help you. Making sure to use them to the benefit of the event and giving them appropriate work is what enables our events to happen.
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* Must be able to delegate to the committee leaders, committee members, local liaison, site contacts, and Tower execs.
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* Crisis Management. No matter how much pre-planning you do, the unexpected will happen. Recognizing issues early and addressing them calmly and promptly is key.
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* Crisis Management. Recognizing issues early and addressing them calmly and promptly is key.
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* Share learnings with other MoRs to ensure continually improving events.  
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* Share learnings with other MoRs to ensure continually improving events.
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===Time Requirements===
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* Must be able and willing to travel to each UK event at your own expense. Cost of tower event (“event ticket”) is covered for MoR, but not transportation, non-event, etc. expenses.
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* Must be professional. Responsibilities of this role include representing our community with outside organizations such as lodging options and vendors, and potentially negotiating contracts with these groups. In addition you are held accountable for the responsible management of the funds many of our members pay to attend events. Professionalism, high-performance, and self-starting are mandatory.
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*Must be detail-oriented. You must be able to think logically through entire event and needs for members. Everything from transportation, food, activities, payments, registration, marketing, budgeting, materials, decorations, room assignments, negotiations with the site, etc. Almost all of the MoR work is done well in advance of the event.
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===Time Commitment===
 
*Must be able to dedicate at least 10 hours per week to this role. This role has some flexibility in when things must be done, but with the magnitude of the events, the work load is significant.
 
*Must be able to dedicate at least 10 hours per week to this role. This role has some flexibility in when things must be done, but with the magnitude of the events, the work load is significant.
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==Requirements==
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==Qualifications==
 
* Must have attended at least one official real life event. Helpful, but not required, is attendance at more than one event. Even better is attendance at more than one kind of event (Euro vs. Dragon*Con vs. Anni, etc.). Better still is serving as staff of an event through committee work or similar.
 
* Must have attended at least one official real life event. Helpful, but not required, is attendance at more than one event. Even better is attendance at more than one kind of event (Euro vs. Dragon*Con vs. Anni, etc.). Better still is serving as staff of an event through committee work or similar.
 
*Must be a member in good standing for at least one year (you need NOT be a senior member).
 
*Must be a member in good standing for at least one year (you need NOT be a senior member).
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* Must be able and willing to travel to each UK event at your own expense. Cost of tower event (“event ticket”) is covered for MoR, but not transportation, non-event, etc. expenses.
 
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* Must be professional. Responsibilities of this role include representing our community with outside organizations such as lodging options and vendors, and potentially negotiating contracts with these groups. In addition you are held accountable for the responsible management of the funds many of our members pay to attend events. Professionalism, high-performance, and self-starting are mandatory.
 
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*Must be detail-oriented. You must be able to think logically through entire event and needs for members. Everything from transportation, food, activities, payments, registration, marketing, budgeting, materials, decorations, room assignments, negotiations with the site, etc. Almost all of the MoR work is done well in advance of the event.
 
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==History==
 
==History==
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This position was created in June 2009, when the previous position of [[Mistress of Revels (Europe)]] was split into [[Master/Mistress of Revels (Continental Europe)]] and Master/Mistress of Revels (Britain and Ireland)
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This position was created in June 2009, when the previous position of [[Master/Mistress of Revels (Europe)]] was split into [[Master/Mistress of Revels (Continental Europe)]] and Master/Mistress of Revels (Britain and Ireland). At the [[Winter 2016 Admin Meeting]], the decision was made to merge the two positions of MoR-B&I and MoR-Continental Europe back into the one position of [[Master/Mistress of Revels (Europe)]].
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===Mistresses of Revels (Britain and Ireland)===
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===Master/Mistresses of Revels (Britain and Ireland)===
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*[[Sonea Ilandred]] - June 29, 2009 - October 27, 2012
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*[[Reniel Killan]]: January 23, 2013 - September 25, 2016 - ''After the 2016 Admin Meeting Reniel's title changed from MoR-B&I to MoR-Europe.''
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*[[Sonea Ilandred]]: June 29, 2009 - October 27, 2012
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[[Category:Department of Events and Conferences]]
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[[Category:Former Department of Events and Conferences Positions]]
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[[Category:Tower Roles]]
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[[Category:Former Tower Roles]]

Latest revision as of 14:21, 28 November 2018

Overview

The MoR – BI was an Admin level position in the Department of Events and Conferences responsible for planning our official Tower UK Events each year, traditionally one spring event each year.

Department: Department of Events and Conferences

Position Level: Administrator

Rotation: Non-rotating position

Merit Eligibility: Administrator Merit

Chain of Command

The MoR – BI reported directly to the Director of Events & Conferences.

The Local Liaison and committee groups for each event report to the Mistress of Revels.

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Solicit proposals for each UK Event. Advise members of proposal requirements and aide in preparation of proposals as requested.
  • Coordinate efforts of Euro events with MoR – Continental. Aide in Euro local events.
  • Work with Amyrlin, Keeper, Director of E&C and Selection Committee to choose location for each UK Event.
  • Work with Local Liaison and Director of E&C to plan details of event.

Expectations

  • Must be organised. There is a lot of information to keep track of, including legal contracts with the facilities, schedules, and registration information including medical and person data which must be kept confidential.
  • Must be able to delegate to the committee leaders, committee members, local liaison, site contacts, and Tower execs.
  • Crisis Management. Recognizing issues early and addressing them calmly and promptly is key.
  • Share learnings with other MoRs to ensure continually improving events.
  • Must be able and willing to travel to each UK event at your own expense. Cost of tower event (“event ticket”) is covered for MoR, but not transportation, non-event, etc. expenses.
  • Must be professional. Responsibilities of this role include representing our community with outside organizations such as lodging options and vendors, and potentially negotiating contracts with these groups. In addition you are held accountable for the responsible management of the funds many of our members pay to attend events. Professionalism, high-performance, and self-starting are mandatory.
  • Must be detail-oriented. You must be able to think logically through entire event and needs for members. Everything from transportation, food, activities, payments, registration, marketing, budgeting, materials, decorations, room assignments, negotiations with the site, etc. Almost all of the MoR work is done well in advance of the event.

Time Commitment

  • Must be able to dedicate at least 10 hours per week to this role. This role has some flexibility in when things must be done, but with the magnitude of the events, the work load is significant.

Qualifications

  • Must have attended at least one official real life event. Helpful, but not required, is attendance at more than one event. Even better is attendance at more than one kind of event (Euro vs. Dragon*Con vs. Anni, etc.). Better still is serving as staff of an event through committee work or similar.
  • Must be a member in good standing for at least one year (you need NOT be a senior member).

History

This position was created in June 2009, when the previous position of Master/Mistress of Revels (Europe) was split into Master/Mistress of Revels (Continental Europe) and Master/Mistress of Revels (Britain and Ireland). At the Winter 2016 Admin Meeting, the decision was made to merge the two positions of MoR-B&I and MoR-Continental Europe back into the one position of Master/Mistress of Revels (Europe).

Master/Mistresses of Revels (Britain and Ireland)

  • Reniel Killan: January 23, 2013 - September 25, 2016 - After the 2016 Admin Meeting Reniel's title changed from MoR-B&I to MoR-Europe.
  • Sonea Ilandred: June 29, 2009 - October 27, 2012
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