Sponsoring Contests and Events

[Pantso]

So, this might be playing fast and loose with other peoples' time and money, but I had an interesting thought today: wouldn't it be cool if House of the Sword donated time and/or tacos to cultural events, in exchange for a mention? Like "XKI Competitive Snowblowing Contest, brought to you by House of the Sword". We could create an account for the House and donate to it periodically, then use that money to contribute to contest prizes. We could also volunteer to assist the Ministry of Culture on occasion to support events.

What do you all think?

[Markanite]

I like this idea, helps us get more involved!

[Jabberwocky]

I think we've had a good group effort of late. Wille-Harlia and I have coordinated to promote Mutanatia's College Football Pick 'em and Mark's WW game. Alas, the only participants were the usual forum stalwarts; we didn't attract any newbies. That cross-department cooperation has generated a slight upward trend in population as well. But perhaps Pantso is right, that a prize might attract more traffic. And I like the notion of getting the Houses involved, as they're typically quiet outside of the House Cup and Shield Competition.
I'll keep sticking my nose in where it probably doesn't belong because nobody has stopped me yet, and I don't seem to be doing any damage...yet.

[Pantso]

Feb 20, 2024 16:54:29 GMT -5 Jabberwocky said:

I think we've had a good group effort of late. Wille-Harlia and I have coordinated to promote Mutanatia's College Football Pick 'em and Mark's WW game. Alas, the only participants were the usual forum stalwarts; we didn't attract any newbies. That cross-department cooperation has generated a slight upward trend in population as well. But perhaps Pantso is right, that a prize might attract more traffic. And I like the notion of getting the Houses involved, as they're typically quiet outside of the House Cup and Shield Competition.
I'll keep sticking my nose in where it probably doesn't belong because nobody has stopped me yet, and I don't seem to be doing any damage...yet.

If this takes off, maybe the Houses can take turns sponsoring events, or can bid for time and prizes. I like the notion but we'd have to make sure every House has a chance for self-promotion.  

[Pantso]

Tagging keswickholt

[Pantso]

A follow-up idea, based on a conversation with Aquachromia: Each House could have its own fund (as has been done in the past). Some Cultural events could incorporate competition between the Houses. The House that wins, or whose member wins, gets an award to their House Fund as well as the individual award. Houses could then use the Fund to sponsor events and as advertising to drive recruitment up.

[Pantso]

spratlyislands as I have recently won a contest with a Taco prize for our House, I plan to set up a new forum account for our House. We can use the Tacos to help promote our House by sponsoring prizes and things like that. We'll figure out more uses later.

[Pantso]

I am pleased to report the House of the Sword Foundation now has 75,000 Tacos!