THX1138 for Blue Canaria North
Jan 9, 2020 12:25:21 GMT -5
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Post by Deleted on Jan 9, 2020 12:25:21 GMT -5
Hello Neighbours,
For those who do not know me, I am @thx1138 , current Deputy Senator for Blue Canaria North, and now, running for the position of Senator. I will be seeking your support and your vote in this endeavor, so I’ll take this opportunity to share a bit about myself, and the reasons why I believe I am the best candidate for the job.
About Me:
• 2020 marks my eighth year in Nation States. I have resided in The Pacific, Balder, The North Pacific, and joined 10000 Islands a little under 8 months ago.
• I have learned from each region in which I’ve spent time. I have benefitted from some great mentors along the way, and that has allowed me to get more engaged in regional civil service with each passing year.
• I continue to be impressed with 10000 Islands as a region. There’s a great sense of community, outstanding leadership, and a dynamic, forward vision that brings great energy to XKI.
• The more time I spend here, and the more that I glean from being here, the more I am inspired to deepen my roots, and give back to the community. It is in that spirit that I am seeking election as Senator.
Qualifications for Senator:
• Being a Senator in XKI, and by extension a member of the Council of 9, is essentially work by committee, toward the achievement of shared goals. Outside of Nation States, I have a great deal of experience in project management, scheduling, logistics, and extensive time working within a committee framework.
• Having spent the last months in the Deputy Senator role for BCN, and as emissary to three of our embassy regions, I have contributed ideas to the new format for the monthly Emissary Report and already draft some sections independently. HumanSanity has done a terrific job developing the new format, and I am confident that I can take over this task, in full, and work with the Delegate to produce this important report each month.
• Being a TITO member with 50+ missions to date, and having recently been promoted to Tactical Officer, I am already mindful of regional security, and already working with members of the Co9 in ensuring regional stability and quality of life. As Senator, this work would continue.
• As current Deputy Minister of Immigration, I am working to recruit new nations to the region each month. I recently created and submitted a draft Recruiting Flowchart for discussion and improvement. When finalized, this tool will assist new recruiters in filtering out puppet nations and will increase the number of legitimate new nations receiving our message.
• In my DMI capacity, I also have designs on the creation of a forum site map, to assist new arrivals in navigating the XKI forum, and as a one-stop reference point for newcomers, highlighting the different boards and activities herein. This project is a priority for me, and with Co9 support, will be my next undertaking.
My Philosophy:
• I am deeply impressed by the regional improvements I have seen since my arrival. The Co9 is making great strides to enhance and augment regional activity, and to make 10000 Islands a more dynamic region in which to reside. I share that passion and am inspired to contribute.
• I have a particular fondness for those nations on the game-side. While it would be great to have every nation in XKI participating in and through the forum, some simply never take the leap. Maintaining a healthy relationship with those nations is equally important, and I believe greater outreach is needed, both to improve retention, and to strengthen the community. Game-side engagement and advocacy projects will be something I will push for.
• The work that TITO does is not just beneficial in the abstract. TITO is making a tangible difference in the lives of nations outside of our region every day. Posting the occasional invitation to join TITO on the RMB or Discord is not the same as direct engagement, and it is my belief that more direct engagement with local nations should be taking place. I will advocate for this with the Co9, and work to develop a plan.
• The ongoing work to improve the region, while maintaining the core elements that make XKI’s culture unique, is critical. As Senator, voters will have my commitment to contribute what new ideas I can, and to work diligently with Co9 partners on those projects already in development, and always in the best interest of 10000 Islands.
Summary:
I am aware I can be a bit… verbose, so I’ll leave it at that for now. I’m sure readers may be left with questions, and I would be happy to answer them over the next days. Note, however, that I will be out of town (and deep in the forest) Jan 10 through Jan 12, but it will be my priority to respond when I return.
I will also take this opportunity to endorse HumanSanity in their bid for Senator for New Republica South. Having worked with them over the last months and seeing their excellent work on improving the Emissary Report, I believe the NRS portfolio will be in more than capable hands.
If you are satisfied with my qualifications, and believe, as I do, that I will serve the region well as Senator for Blue Canaria North, I appreciate your taking the time to vote THX1138.
For those who do not know me, I am @thx1138 , current Deputy Senator for Blue Canaria North, and now, running for the position of Senator. I will be seeking your support and your vote in this endeavor, so I’ll take this opportunity to share a bit about myself, and the reasons why I believe I am the best candidate for the job.
About Me:
• 2020 marks my eighth year in Nation States. I have resided in The Pacific, Balder, The North Pacific, and joined 10000 Islands a little under 8 months ago.
• I have learned from each region in which I’ve spent time. I have benefitted from some great mentors along the way, and that has allowed me to get more engaged in regional civil service with each passing year.
• I continue to be impressed with 10000 Islands as a region. There’s a great sense of community, outstanding leadership, and a dynamic, forward vision that brings great energy to XKI.
• The more time I spend here, and the more that I glean from being here, the more I am inspired to deepen my roots, and give back to the community. It is in that spirit that I am seeking election as Senator.
Qualifications for Senator:
• Being a Senator in XKI, and by extension a member of the Council of 9, is essentially work by committee, toward the achievement of shared goals. Outside of Nation States, I have a great deal of experience in project management, scheduling, logistics, and extensive time working within a committee framework.
• Having spent the last months in the Deputy Senator role for BCN, and as emissary to three of our embassy regions, I have contributed ideas to the new format for the monthly Emissary Report and already draft some sections independently. HumanSanity has done a terrific job developing the new format, and I am confident that I can take over this task, in full, and work with the Delegate to produce this important report each month.
• Being a TITO member with 50+ missions to date, and having recently been promoted to Tactical Officer, I am already mindful of regional security, and already working with members of the Co9 in ensuring regional stability and quality of life. As Senator, this work would continue.
• As current Deputy Minister of Immigration, I am working to recruit new nations to the region each month. I recently created and submitted a draft Recruiting Flowchart for discussion and improvement. When finalized, this tool will assist new recruiters in filtering out puppet nations and will increase the number of legitimate new nations receiving our message.
• In my DMI capacity, I also have designs on the creation of a forum site map, to assist new arrivals in navigating the XKI forum, and as a one-stop reference point for newcomers, highlighting the different boards and activities herein. This project is a priority for me, and with Co9 support, will be my next undertaking.
• I am deeply impressed by the regional improvements I have seen since my arrival. The Co9 is making great strides to enhance and augment regional activity, and to make 10000 Islands a more dynamic region in which to reside. I share that passion and am inspired to contribute.
• I have a particular fondness for those nations on the game-side. While it would be great to have every nation in XKI participating in and through the forum, some simply never take the leap. Maintaining a healthy relationship with those nations is equally important, and I believe greater outreach is needed, both to improve retention, and to strengthen the community. Game-side engagement and advocacy projects will be something I will push for.
• The work that TITO does is not just beneficial in the abstract. TITO is making a tangible difference in the lives of nations outside of our region every day. Posting the occasional invitation to join TITO on the RMB or Discord is not the same as direct engagement, and it is my belief that more direct engagement with local nations should be taking place. I will advocate for this with the Co9, and work to develop a plan.
• The ongoing work to improve the region, while maintaining the core elements that make XKI’s culture unique, is critical. As Senator, voters will have my commitment to contribute what new ideas I can, and to work diligently with Co9 partners on those projects already in development, and always in the best interest of 10000 Islands.
I am aware I can be a bit… verbose, so I’ll leave it at that for now. I’m sure readers may be left with questions, and I would be happy to answer them over the next days. Note, however, that I will be out of town (and deep in the forest) Jan 10 through Jan 12, but it will be my priority to respond when I return.
I will also take this opportunity to endorse HumanSanity in their bid for Senator for New Republica South. Having worked with them over the last months and seeing their excellent work on improving the Emissary Report, I believe the NRS portfolio will be in more than capable hands.
If you are satisfied with my qualifications, and believe, as I do, that I will serve the region well as Senator for Blue Canaria North, I appreciate your taking the time to vote THX1138.