Markanite Retirement/Changes

[Woonsocket]

One of the strongest contributors to the Islands, Markanite, will need to scale back his activities due to Real Life. (I hate Real Life sometimes...) In any case, over the next couple of weeks, we will be making some changes to the duties he has continued to perform for us to move the duties over to other members. More to come on Mark's retirement as he certainly deserves great accolades and sincere thanks to all of us for all he has done here.

Today, I am announcing the following changes. First, Paffnia will be assuming the duties of Registrar General. Paffnia is a diligent, dedicated Minister here who is devoted to making this the best forum, and best region, it can be. His great attention to detail will truly benefit us here. He has graciously agreed to assume these duties.

Also upcoming, after elections, United Royal Islands will be assuming the duties of Minister of Education. She is a thoughtful, intelligent, hardworking Islander who in her role as Regional Reserve Chairwoman has restructured the way the RRC works, much to our benefit. She's keeping that role, but will become the Minister of Education as well and I am sure bring the same approach to this Ministry that has benefited us so much in the economy.

Please join me in congratulating these strong contributors as they assume their new roles. And please join me in thanking an extraordinary contributor to our region, Markanite, for his varied, diligent, and much-appreciated contributions to these, our 10000 Islands!

[Tuga Nation's Dragon]

Sad news... Markanite, you are one of most respected members of our community, not only by me, but by all of us...
When I came to the Islands you were (and you still are!) one of the role-models I tried to follow...
Mark... The Council simply cannot be the same without you... Your work ad Minister, R-G, Delegate... Cannot be matched...
Congratulations to both Paffnia and United Royal Islands, I know they will do their best to continue Markanite's legacy...
A standing up ovation to you, Mark!

[Ater Nox]

Thank you Mark for all your hard work, you have been an amazing Minister.

Congrats URI

[Deleted]

Thank you for your diligent service in the Council and as the Minister of Education, Markanite. It has been amazing to work both in the Ministry and alongside you in the Council.

Congrats Paffnia, one more set of records that you will now have to keep!

Congrats United Royal Islands, the Ministry of Education enters a new era under your leadership, which I look forward to!

[thepeninsular]

*salutes Markanite *

Congrats, Paffnia and United Royal Islands!

[Louisistan]

I'll drink a Guiness to your health tonight, Markanite.

Congratulations Paffnia and United Royal Islands.

[Shy Guy]

Thank you Mark for your hard work and contributions for the Islands, TITO and TIP.

Congratulations to Paffnia and URI.

[Alkasia]

Markanite has done wonderfully in every position I've seen him in since I joined. From MoE, to Chief of Staff, to TIP Chairman, to Delegate, he's always been the ideal of what an Islander should strive to be. Thank you for your service, and I hope to still see you around the forums, even in a lesser amount.

As for ideal Islanders, we don't have to look any further than United Royal Islands and Paffnia . Both the most dedicated of Islanders, and I'm constantly amazed that they can handle so much work and responsibility (ΜοΕ and RRC sounds like a hell of a combination. )

Congrats to both of you!

[Paffnia]

Markanite, I was truly saddened to hear you have to step back. I remember just recently, in the few weeks between when you left the delegacy last and when you returned as MoE, how much I already missed you on the Council—no clue what we'll do now. You are ever-welcoming and -cheerful, and the Islands is so much enriched by your presence. Thank you for being the best Minister of Education the region has ever had and a fantastic delegate, too.

Thank you to Woonsocket for the appointment; I hope to do the position justice. Congratulations to United Royal Islands as well, whom I'm sure will take to the role with her usual verve and dedication, and to our new Senior Senator, Siuts.

[Markanite]

Thanks everyone for your kind words.

Good luck United Royal Islands and Paffnia in their new roles!

[Klopstock]

Thanks for your wonderful service to the Islands, Markanite!

[Jabberwocky]

Markanite, we hardly knew ye. Don't be a stranger

[Woonsocket]

I should note too that Markanite also vetted and confirmed new nations. His duties were many here! Klopstock will be assuming those duties.

[Louisistan]

Ha! About time old Kloppy did some work around here

[Deleted]

Markanite, Thank you for your service!

[Nate NBNS]

Markanite thanks for all your contributions. XKI is forever an oasis from the RL so see you soon. Klop, URI, Paff you guys are superb as always

[Sargon Reman]

It looks like this announcement is months old.

Thank you for your service and contributions to 10KI life!

[Witchcraft and Sorcery]

Mark, you and Ananke were some of the first people to welcome me to 10ki all those years ago. Your kindness, friendliness, and eternal optimism are all things we could use more of, both here and in the world at large, and while It'll be sad to not see you around as much, life is life, and you've gotta live it. I hope we'll see you around from time to time, but you go out there enjoy yourself Mark! You deserve it. It was an honor to work with you in TIP and the University all those years. I'll follow Louis' lead in raising a Guinness tonight.

[Markanite]

Thanks everyone!

I am still around though so it was probably a semi-retirement!