Booster for Senate! (Senate 1/05)

[Boolari]

January 2005 Senate Elections
Blue Canaria North

Happy salutations from Boolari.

Well friends, I have just completed my first term as a 10000 Islands senator and hope I have lived up to the expectations that you had for me.

As I did promise, I remained active as a fellow nation, a senator, and a defender during the last four months. Should you place your trust in me again, I intend to continue the path I have set upon. This includes staying active as both a fellow nation and defender. As before, I will listen to all concerns, complaints, and ideas that have to do with all aspects of this extraordinary region.

Thank you in advanced to all nations running (NAG, NK, Serc, Shey, and Klington) and thank you to all who vote in these elections. Your interest in the elections are part of what keeps the region diverse, upbeat, and active.

The following are some things I've done while in office and aren't listed in any particular way.

Involvement as a Senator:
a) Passing the senate resolutions: 8 people (max.) in each race of their choosing, etc.
b) Creation of a thread for political parties (found in that part of the forum).
c) Writing the November Co9 Senate Report.
d) Changing the way Delegacy voting takes place (on the forums rather than by endorsement count).
as well as other things such as naming the senate districts.

Involvement as a Defender:
- Keeping communication with TITOs and other defenders
- The successful take over of The DEN
- Other defense and liberation missions
- My war record: 10000islands.proboards21.com/index.cgi?board=Records&action=display&thread=1090601911

Other Involvement in XKI:
- #3 poster on the forums
- On and off; Immigration
- Education Department
- Sponsorship Program

I'm available for questions or commentary either on this thread, through PM or by TG. ;D

Cheerio!
-Boo

a) 10000islands.proboards21.com/index.cgi?board=SenateOffices&action=display&thread=1104296845

b) 10000islands.proboards21.com/index.cgi?board=10kPolitics&action=display&thread=1096479972

c) 10000islands.proboards21.com/index.cgi?board=SenateOffices&action=display&thread=1102014198

d) 10000islands.proboards21.com/index.cgi?board=SenateOffices&action=display&thread=1101844495

[The Peoples of Yavanna]

Ok, Boo, got some questions for ya!

1. What other new ideas do you see for new regional involvement in your next term? What would you like to see implemented? I am interested in what you would like to see for 10K.

2. University classes.....what would you like to see happen with this idea, specifically? There is much interest in this, regionally.

3. What would you like to see happen with Immigration to 10K? Do you have any ideas for improving this?

Always interested in what ya have to say!
Yav

[Boolari]

Ok, Boo, got some questions for ya!
1. What other new ideas do you see for new regional involvement in your next term? What would you like to see implemented? I am interested in what you would like to see for 10K.

Hi there, Yav! Great questions.

1) I would like to see relations with other nations around NS flourish. Not necessarily entire regions because I think we should start small since something like this includes a lot of time and effort. While being The DEN's delegate, I received telegrams from nations all over NS, not just defenders or invaders, complimenting TITO's work. A few nations didn't know too much about defending and invading so I knew we were already spreading recognition and acknowledgment to other nations, their friends, and regions. Some nations who weren't invaders or defenders even came into the region to offer their endorsements. It's relations like this that spread the word and goodwill to TITO and defenders in general.

2. University classes.....what would you like to see happen with this idea, specifically? There is much interest in this, regionally.

2) The idea is certainly fun and if conducted properly could turn into something very informative.

I. I would like to see a history class begin; for 10000 Islands, TITO, and perhaps even NS. Although some of the history is posted around here, it can be hard to find and/or piece together, especially for new nations.

II. In addition to that, it'd be nice to see a class about interesting links on NS. I know there are many.

III. A class about XKI politics (moreso about the different political parties in the region) would be a great thing to incorporate into the university. In these senate elections I've seen that every running candidate is a member of a political party here, there are no independents this time around. Although this is generally not the case, I think it says shows others that political parties are, indeed, beneficial to the region.

IV. Another idea I'd personally like to see is how to spot invasions. ;D As we've seen, puppets are becoming invaders' choice method.

3. What would you like to see happen with Immigration to 10K? Do you have any ideas for improving this?
Always interested in what ya have to say!
Yav

I've worked in Immigration on and off ever since I came here. There are always problems of becoming distracted, uninterested, busy in RL, and at times not having a clear defined schedule of who is doing what. A bunch of "competitions" have taken place; an attempt to stimulate recruitment activity but to no avail.

War records have always been very important to our TITOs here. Most of us check them after every mission to see how far along we are and how many missions we still need to achieve that 50th mark. Our records are recognition of our great deeds protecting the vulnerable regions of NS.

I think we need to take this same tact with Immigration. In my opinion, Immigration has been trying to use a method of punishment in order to stimulate activity but I think people might respond better under encouragement and rewards.

Ministers of Immigration are always recognized but the individuals need to be, as well. Maybe putting up a monthly notice of who recruited the most nations for regional recognition would work and starting some Immigration records in that department. This method would do more than that, it also serves as a specific item to add to a person's XKI resume.

Please let me know if you have any other questions.

Regards,
-Boo

[FThomason]

First of all I would like to say congratulations to all the canidates for senate. This years race will be very close, and all the canidates are extremely qualified.

Here is my few questions...

1. If there could be one constitutional amendment or addition in your term. What would it be?
2. How do you plan on greatly increasing are immigration numbers, but also keeping out spies. Will the TITO application process become more strict?

[Boolari]

First of all I would like to say congratulations to all the canidates for senate. This years race will be very close, and all the canidates are extremely qualified.

Thank you.

Here is my few questions...
1. If there could be one constitutional amendment or addition in your term. What would it be?

Hm, this is a a tricky question because by being a senator, I'm supposed to be listening to the will of people. So what I personally might not agree with might be something I advocate for if the majority has good reasons/arguments in their favor.

Aside from that, probably having the TITO Press Officer make official announcements outside of 10000 Islands. There are both pros and cons with that issue but it's something that'd be nice to try out.

2. How do you plan on greatly increasing are immigration numbers, but also keeping out spies. Will the TITO application process become more strict?

Please refer back to Yav's question and my response for that first question. As for the concern towards TITO application and spies, I don't want to get too detailed but there will always be spies on both sides for as long as invaders and defenders do what they do. In being a TITO TO, I've learned many new things that I was formerly unaware of. I think our TITO application process is a very good one. Furthermore, the Senate does not have authority over TITO but it is always good to observe and suggest revisions when changes are crucial.

[Shmerol]

uh, Yav, you asked the same questions to NAG.

[The Peoples of Yavanna]

yeah, I wanted to see what all the candates had to say about what concerned me the most