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Council Election Nominations

George

Posted: August 31, 2009 10:08 pm

IRC Nickname: Gorgemaster
Group: Elite Guardian
Posts: 9840
Member No.: 3
Joined: December 26, 2007
Total Events Attended: 540

WELL UM.
THESE ARE LIKE CLOSED
KTHNXBAI!

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Bassism

Posted: August 31, 2009 10:12 pm

IRC Nickname: Owennnn
Group: Emeritus
Posts: 1447
Member No.: 37
Joined: December 30, 2007
Total Events Attended: 55

QUOTE (Gorgemaster @ August 31, 2009 10:08 pm)

WELL UM.
THESE ARE LIKE CLOSED
KTHNXBAI!

Haha 2 applicants. That's like a complete turn around to other elections I've seen with like, 10+.

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Sonixpber

Posted: August 31, 2009 10:16 pm

IRC Nickname: Mike|Sonix
Group: Ex-Member
Posts: 1483
Member No.: 13
Joined: December 29, 2007
Total Events Attended: 103

QUOTE (Tnuac @ August 31, 2009 06:05 pm)

QUOTE (Bassism @ August 31, 2009 05:57 pm)

QUOTE (Sonixpber @ August 31, 2009 04:48 am)

Its so weird seeing Owen as an active member -- and even applying for Council. I know he is an oldschooler but I just remember him as emeritus for so long. Anyways good luck to everyone applying. Owen is hot btw.

I'm still trying to work out if that was a compliment, an insult, or a random musing lol.

<3

I think it was all 3

Cleverly done

I guess all 3. ^

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George

Posted: August 31, 2009 10:20 pm

IRC Nickname: Gorgemaster
Group: Elite Guardian
Posts: 9840
Member No.: 3
Joined: December 26, 2007
Total Events Attended: 540

STOP POSTING BE4 I CAN LOCK!
INB4LOCK

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Kyle

Posted: August 31, 2009 10:26 pm

IRC Nickname: Darth
Group: Ex-Member
Posts: 4601
Member No.: 838
Joined: June 12, 2008
Total Events Attended: 558

is dis loked

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George

Posted: August 31, 2009 10:28 pm

IRC Nickname: Gorgemaster
Group: Elite Guardian
Posts: 9840
Member No.: 3
Joined: December 26, 2007
Total Events Attended: 540

YOU CANT POST WHEN ITS LOCKED AND SAY "INB4LOCK" THAT'S CHEATING

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Kyle

Posted: August 31, 2009 10:34 pm

IRC Nickname: Darth
Group: Ex-Member
Posts: 4601
Member No.: 838
Joined: June 12, 2008
Total Events Attended: 558

in after lock

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George

Posted: September 1, 2009 09:25 am

IRC Nickname: Gorgemaster
Group: Elite Guardian
Posts: 9840
Member No.: 3
Joined: December 26, 2007
Total Events Attended: 540

Re-opened for a while.

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Lee

Posted: September 1, 2009 12:42 pm

IRC Nickname: leecable
Group: Banned
Posts: 1938
Member No.: 410
Joined: April 1, 2008
Total Events Attended: 178

Inaftatheb4lockndaftathelock.

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Posted: September 1, 2009 03:19 pm

IRC Nickname: DZ
Group: Elite Guardian
Posts: 2991
Member No.: 18
Joined: December 29, 2007
Total Events Attended: 238

Application for Council:

1. Have you read and understood the warning? Please comment on why the warning is needed and of what relevance it is to you as an applicant.

I have always read the warning every time council elections come out and I fully understand its true meaning and significance after actually experiencing the job first hand. I really don’t think the majority of people know what comes with being a council member. Look at the history of WG for example. I don’t think any other clan goes through as many leadership chances as we do.

The warning to me as an application is a form of telling that the job is not all fun and games. You don’t just get an orange name, you don’t get an extra security forum, you get a job that you are not being paid for. I see the warning as a caution to what you are getting yourself into and that you had better be prepared to do your job well.

2. Why are you applying for the Council?

I am applying for council because I want to help WG in the best way that I can. I really feel that the best way I can help WG is by holding a position on council.

I have always wanted the best for WG ever since I have first joined this clan. I have always done everything I can to help WG from attending as many events as I possibly can from giving advice to newer members. Lately I have had discussion with several council & staff members regarding important WG situations. But now I want to go beyond that. I want to be directly involved in the decision making and use my judgement to ensure that any decision made for the clan will be made to benefit and enhance WG to it’s full extent.

I also feel that I am an extremely suitable and a good applicant for the job. Taking a look at the summary of what WG is looking for:

A Calm Member - Someone who can control people and keep their head!
I have never lost my patience before, whether I had a leadership position or not. Remaining calm has always been one of my strengths. People have even said I have a calming voice!
Someone that is good at comforting and confronting people.
Confronting a person is something I see myself to be very good at, I know how to approach someone with a serious tone without going over the edge. I have honestly never had to comfort people online very often but I’m sure I could do so when called upon.
Someone who has a quality to boost morale when down.
I like to think that I am a person who often lightens the mood (with jokes, etc.) and can lift spirits through speech when things are not looking good. I loved doing things to get people pumped up and motivated back when I held leadership roles (pre-war spam, pre-war music on TS, speeches) and would love to do this again.
Previous experience of ACP/Mod CP/IRC Commands would be helpful, but not necessary.
Having been on staff previously, I have used both the ACP/Mod CP and IRC commands.
Someone who has a Microphone for Teamspeak and is not afraid to speak openly.
I love teamspeak and am never afraid to speak my mind. The only time I was hesitant to speak was when I first joined the clan. Ever since I have been very open minded and not afraid to voice my opinion.
Someone who would be open to constructive criticism.
I strongly value constructive criticism as I am always looking for ways to better myself both as a person and a leader.
Someone who can cope under pressure and stress.
Being a warlord/raid leader in the past, I was faced with several situations that were extremely stressful. I have got through those tasks with ease and find that I do my best work when under pressure.
Someone who is not afraid to spend many hours a day doing behind-the-scenes forum admin.
I will admit that doing admin work was never my favourite thing to do, but is essential for WG to grow. Seeing as I want the best for WG at heart, I will gladly be willing to handle any admin work that needs to be done.
Someone who would know how to settle disputes between two or more members
Solving problems and disputes between members has been one of my favourite things to do. I feel that I approach situations without any bias, analyze the situation properly and take action from there. I settle disputes the best way I can and do all in my power to make sure nothing of the sort arises again.
Someone who would ALWAYS reply to EVERY PM or other means of communication from members/guests alike.
This was one of the things that struck me the most when I had council the first time around, the amount of messages you received on a daily level. I know how important it is to have communication with council and will do everything I can to make sure not a single message is left un-answered.

3. What do you perceive to be your current role in WG and in what way do you believe that you have helped WG to prosper?

I see my current role in WG as an experience veteran member of the clan who has seen WG go through a lot and has lots of valuable information and insight to give to both current and future members. Not only have I passed on information to regular members of the clan, but staff and council members as well, assisting them with any problems they have come to me with because of my past experience.

I also view myself as a ex-raid leader/warlord (because I was) who knows a lot regarding the combat and PvP aspect of WG and can always assist with anything related to raiding or wars.

4. What qualities place you above other people applying for this position?

I believe I have several qualities that place me above other applicants:

Experience
I believe this is pretty straight to the point; I have held leadership positions in WG before, I know what I’m doing and I know what I can expect. Every time I held a leadership position I made sure to do my job to the fullest and no one ever had a complaint towards me as I was making sure to do the job to my full potential. That is exactly what you will get with me this time around if elected into the position.

Dedication
I have accumulated over 4 years of time in WG. I know a great deal about our history and have seen how much the clan has changed over that period of time. I have seen how the clan world has evolved and I know that we have to evolve with it if we we want to succeed to our full potential. Every leadership role I have ever held in WG I have put forth all the effort I possibly could have and that will not change if I receive this job.

Attitude/Personality
I view myself as a person who is very easy to talk to and get along with, but also able to maintain a perfect level of sternness. I want people to view me as a person who is easily approachable and someone to discuss things with whether it is a clan or a personal issue. I am generally very optimistic, but will not set goals at a level that I deem too difficult to reach. I have always felt that a leader/member relationship should be a strong one, and I think that I am a person who can easily hold good relationships with my members while holding a leadership position.

5. What makes you think you can last for a long period in the Council?

I believe I can last for a long period of time in the council because I know what I am getting myself into by applying for the job. Having past experience, I am aware of the effort needed to be successful at this job and I know that I am capable of putting forth that effort.

WG is, and will always be my home and I want to do everything I can to make sure it succeeds. I have not, and never will be, one of those staff members who turn anti-WG upon leaving, because firstly I will never leave, and second WG means so much to me on a personal level I would never want to do anything to harm it. When you have spent such a long period of time in the clan that I have you will understand how much the clan really means to you. If elected into this position I will know that I have the ability to improve WG, and that is exactly what I will do.

6. What is your greatest weakness in terms of being a Leader?

I believe that my greatest weakness in terms of being a leader is the fact that I sometimes find myself rushing to make a decision without analyzing what I am about to do properly. I find that I go with my initial view or opinion on something just a little bit too much, without looking at the big picture. Being aware of a weakness is the first step to improving it and making it a strength.
7. What does WG need most at the moment and what will your main priorities be as a Council Member?

I believe that at the moment, WG needs to be ‘put back on track’ in order to become a (more) successful and dominant clan. By being ‘put back on track’, I mean the following:

Clear and set goals
I feel that WG needs something to aim for. Where are we going with PvP and raids? How strong do we want our relationship to be with our allies? Etc.
Being an ex-warlord, I am highly qualified to assist BTO with anything he may need serving as WGs warlord. With the whole idea of him going back down to raid leader which is not happening anymore (unless I am mistaken?), I think that he needs assistance in order to maintain the PvP aspect of WG. I can give that assistance.
Our relationships with our allies has definitely slipped over the past few months. If elected into council I will do all I can to help re-tie the bonds we once had with them and assist them in any way we can as we appear to be the clan in the best shape at the moment.
Basically I want WG to have a clear idea of what we want to achieve and how to do so.
Tertiary Leaders
It is clear that more (well another) raid leader(s) is (are) needed. Not only will I assist with appointing a new raid leader, I can also assist with the in-game leading itself. I can also assist with 'training' any new raid leader and give them much needed insight and advice.
Not only do I see the amount of raid leaders an issue, but event leaders as well. We have just lost Saad, our only EST event leader and a replacement must be found.
Events
If elected into the council I will make sure that the members are getting the types of events that they want. I will be ensuring that raid leaders host a good amount of raids, and the same goes for events and the event leaders. If it is needed I will start ‘breathing down the backs’ of our staff to make sure that they are doing their job properly to ensure a fully functioning WG.

I also want to try and improve the member input of important decisions that happen in WG. I will ensure that any and all ideas put forth by a WG member are discussed by the leadership and take proper action from there.

8. Is there anything coming up in the next 6 months that could make you inactive?

I suppose exams would make me less active as I would be normally for about two weeks, but other than that no.

9. Do you agree to provide the Council with two weeks notice if you wish to resign?

Yes. I have before and will do it again.

10. Is there anything else you would like to say?

I want those who still view me as a warlord or raid leader type of person to realize that I am aware that this election is for the spot of a general council. I want to prove that I do not just specialize in PvP but I can succeed at this job as well. Yes I will be able to heavily assist in that department, but it has been a more generalized role I have always wanted to have. The chance just never arose for me. Obviously I'm not going to put those skills to waste and do nothing with BTO about PvP and raiding, but I won't be taking a big role in that department. Yes I will help, but it won't be my first priority.

To those who doubt my activity having just stepped down from raid leader, I assure you all that I am back to activity for good, council or not. I now see that stepping down from my previous position was not the best of choices and a temporary inactivity would have sufficed, but now I see that it may possibly work out to be a good thing after all.

Good luck to you both Owen and David.

To the voters, do not vote for who you like the most or who you are closest friends with, vote for who you think will do the job the best

Thank you,

DZ | Sean

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Indivi2you

Posted: September 1, 2009 04:16 pm

IRC Nickname: Indivi2you
Group: Elite Guardian
Posts: 5361
Member No.: 43
Joined: December 30, 2007
Total Events Attended: 623

Very nice applications from all 3 people. Good luck to all of you and this is going to be an interesting election seeing everyone fits the job well.

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George

Posted: September 1, 2009 09:54 pm

IRC Nickname: Gorgemaster
Group: Elite Guardian
Posts: 9840
Member No.: 3
Joined: December 26, 2007
Total Events Attended: 540

INB4LOCK

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