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Council Election Nominations

George

Posted: August 26, 2009 01:07 am

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

Council Election Nominations

The majority of this topic is quoted from Abs, because being the ultimate sex goddess (yes goddESS

) that he is , he has said it all so well!

The Council are looking looking for ONE General Council member to replace the PossumChiken (IE: Arsenalfan32) and also to give the current council a helping hand and much-needed boost!

QUOTE (Abmanju)

The Council is striving for more moderating type Council and a Council that looks for member feedback and so on. A Council that will never ignore a pm on IRC or on Forums. Someone that will always have the time to listen to anyone with a problem or query. Someone who is ALWAYS kind in what they speak. Someone that is never racist and has self-control. This person will also be doing a lot of forum work as well as IRC work. This person's communication with the clan is vital. Timezone is also very important for this person, they have to be most of the time at which most of the clan is on. Along with all this, they have to be Event active, they have to go to Events, we need a Council out there to support the clan in every event, it'll certainly be inspiring.

So in summary we are looking for:

A Calm Member - Someone who can control people and keep their head!
Someone that is good at comforting and confronting people.
Someone who has a quality to boost morale when down.
Previous experience of ACP/Mod CP/IRC Commands would be helpful, but not necessary.
Someone who has a Microphone for Teamspeak and is not afraid to speak openly.
Someone who would be open to constructive criticism.
Someone who can cope under pressure and stress.
Someone who is not afraid to spend many hours a day doing behind-the-scenes forum admin. This is very important. If this scares you, then you shouldn't be applying.
Someone who would know how to settle disputes between two or more members
Someone who would ALWAYS reply to EVERY PM or other means of communication from members/guests alike.

The importance of the Council Rank:

QUOTE (Abmanju)

This rank, the Council rank, I can't stress how much **** it put through many Council members. Ask anyone who has been Council, they'll explain. You might think "Yeah, I'm prepared for this" - Heck, So did I, but I really had no clue what I was really in store for me. You might bug a Council member to do Apps or do something at a time, and go 'Oh If I was Council, I'd do that' but you will really have no idea unless you have been Council before. This rank has broken many many people. Lifespan of Council is usually, approximately, rather, 6 months I'd say. It's hard to last long in a job you're not getting payed for. You'll be able to realise 'Why am I doing this? What is the purpose' - Then you answer that question yourself 'Because I love this clan, I love my friends here, I want to make them happy' - THAT is your payment, THAT is what motivates you in Council.

Council Rank is the ultimate test, if you don't do well at it, you will be criticised by the clan whether you like it or not, you will have to be able to withstand that criticism and act positively to it. Council Members make mistakes, Primary Leaders make mistakes, but they are ordinary human beings just like yourself, they will learn from mistakes. But many people don't understand the concept, which is exactly why the pressure mounts & mounts on a Council Member.

Now it seems right to quote Eugene, from an Election Topic he made on the Z6 Forums in 2007:

QUOTE (His_Lordship)

You are about to apply for something dangerous
This clan has been through many council members.
We have never had a stable council.
If you join the council it is very likely you will quit WG soon after.

The council members are placed under EXTREME stress.
You just can't believe how much...

Anyway, you don't know what it's like to be in the council.
Some of you think it is the ultimate glory.
This glory will fade after a few weeks and you will suffer.
Others are in it because they want to change WG.
Then they suffer as well because the stress grows too heavy.

You may look at the council and say not much is being done for WG.
But it is hard for council members to do anything.
We are labouring and we need plenty of breaks.
Sure you may say nothing is being done.
It's REALLY that bad. We just have to keep our workload small.
Otherwise WG gets too stressful.
This is one of the reasons many council members leave.
They don't realise how stressful it gets.

IF YOU WANT THIS JOB, YOU REALLY HAVE TO HAVE A DEEP URGE FOR IT.
So please, before you apply, think VERY HARD.
There is a reason council members are temporary.
When you are in the council, it isn't a lot of fun.
People start questioning what's the point of playing RS if it's not fun.
To be a long lasting member, think of Dorcha3377.
She does it because she loves us. She loves what we're all about.
You need that. You have to draw your happiness from the happiness of WG.
Nothing can prepare you for it.
You may think you know how it's like, but you don't.
You can only understand once you are in the council.

So when you apply, realize that you may be about to suffer.

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If you are still certain that you are right for this job and if you have not been put off by the warning above, then you can apply as long as you meet the following criteria:

- Higher Guardian+
- Four Months minimum in WG (The day since your application got accepted)

Below is the Council Application Form

Please be aware however:
That this form is the basic form that you need to fill out. If you want to gain more votes, I suggest that your write a structured application, involving colour & underlining key points.
Also please try to get your point across clearly.
Please spend a good amount of time making the application form

QUOTE (Abmanju)

People who have applied for the rank previously and received it took a good 1-2 Hours writing their applications.

CODE

[b][size=8][color=lime]Application for Council:[/color][/size][/b]

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.

2. Why are you applying for the Council?

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?

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

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

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

7. What does WG need most at the moment and what will your main priorities be as a Council Member?

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

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

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

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IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

-When you decide to resign from the Council, you must give us at least two weeks notice, and you cannot leave before this period is up. You must understand that if you leave earlier, you will be banned and added to the Hall of Shame.

-The ending date for applications is Wednesday 2nd September 2009 - 2pm EST/7pm GMT.

-You MUST post on this topic, do NOT PM any Council with your application. It WILL be ignored.

The best of luck to all applicants!!

~George

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Havochaha

Posted: August 26, 2009 01:10 am

IRC Nickname: Havochaha
Group: Ex-Member
Posts: 2257
Member No.: 106
Joined: January 5, 2008
Total Events Attended: 113

Good luck to all applying lets get some active council up in this bitch.

AND I SWEAR IF YOU PLAY WOW ILL DESTROY YOU WERE YOU STAND.

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Havochaha Unbanned February 13th 2011
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http://www.erepublik.com/en/referrer/Omar+Dandan
How to Make 10m an Hour

George

Posted: August 26, 2009 01:14 am

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

Why can't a lot of people spell WHERE.
NOT WERE
WHERE!

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Havochaha

Posted: August 26, 2009 01:16 am

IRC Nickname: Havochaha
Group: Ex-Member
Posts: 2257
Member No.: 106
Joined: January 5, 2008
Total Events Attended: 113

Why cant gorgemaster make posts that matter!

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Havochaha Perm Banned Oct 1st 2009
Havochaha Unbanned February 13th 2011
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How to Make 10m an Hour

VEPHYSAURAS

Posted: August 26, 2009 01:16 am

IRC Nickname: Vephy
Group: Elite Guardian
Posts: 6186
Member No.: 813
Joined: June 10, 2008
Total Events Attended: 478

Good luck to those that apply

Hope you are best Council ever. No pressure

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Quikdrawjoe

Posted: August 26, 2009 01:18 am

IRC Nickname:
Group: Elite Guardian
Posts: 7306
Member No.: 47
Joined: December 30, 2007
Total Events Attended: 343

Good luck to any applicants.

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July 5, 2007 - June 27, 2011

Posted: August 26, 2009 01:28 am

IRC Nickname: [JC]
Group: Emeritus
Posts: 3320
Member No.: 23
Joined: December 30, 2007
Total Events Attended: 147

Good luck to all applicants, hopefully you will do a good job.

Don't forget that the warning there is accurate, don;t apply if you think it will be fun or a good way to get more power in WG because you will be making the wrong choice.

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Old awards wat
Most Mature & Most Honourable
Most Dedicated|IRC Freak|Best Emeritus
Placeholder lolz

Kyle

Posted: August 26, 2009 01:31 am

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

QUOTE (Theevildead2 @ August 25, 2009 08:28 pm)

This.

Good luck everyone, can't wait to see who runs along side me.

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Chimpy

Posted: August 26, 2009 01:36 am

IRC Nickname: Chimpy
Group: Banned
Posts: 2521
Member No.: 1474
Joined: November 16, 2008
Total Events Attended: 133

Good luck all who apply.

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rachellove9

Posted: August 26, 2009 01:49 am

IRC Nickname: rachellove
Group: Council
Posts: 6955
Member No.: 173
Joined: January 31, 2008
Total Events Attended: 305

Good Luck . . . you're gonna need that and a lot of time.

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Thank you Garrett and Dallar.
“The day soldiers stop bringing you their problems
is the day you have stopped leading them.
They have either lost confidence that you can help them
or concluded that you do not care.
Either case is a failure of leadership.” ~~Colin Powell ~~

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Bassism

Posted: August 26, 2009 02:38 am

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

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.

Yes I have read the warning, multiple times, and every time, it screams at you to thoroughly think about what you're doing, and compared to how hard the job really is, the warning makes it seem easy. Believe me, applying for council for the 2nd, possibly 3rd time here, and every time, that warning scares me. Nobody can know if they can handle the responsibility that council requires, until they are given it. That's why WG has such a history of a liquid, ever changing council, because council members come and go so often because they can't handle the pressure. In fact, I'd be willing to put money on every single council member in WG history at least writing a draft of their 2 weeks notice, maybe at the last second deciding not to do it, but definitely seriously considering it.

I wouldn't be writing this application if I didn't think I could do the job, simple as that, I definately wouldn't risk being accepted if I was uncertain about my ability to do the job. That would hurt WG more than anything. A member can always walk away from the clan, the clan cannot walk away from it's members.

2. Why are you applying for the Council?

Wow, the biggy.

This can be compared to why people go to community halls to clothe and feed the homeless, it's not for the respect, it's not for money because none is made, it is a selfless act that people perform when they feel they should 'give-back' to the community. WG has given me a home away from home, so to speak, for my RuneScape life, I left WG once and could not even play RuneScape, for me WG is RuneScape and RuneScape is WG. It's members, senior members, and council members, have changed me so much, for the better, that I want to repay that by helping to change and mould WG, for the better.

Why would anyone really apply for council? The power? To help their clan? An orange name? I'm gonna be honest, it's all three, but mostly the third

Why the power? The power to make a difference, the power to be pivotal in the future of the clan. Who wouldn't want to help their clan if they could? Who doesn't help their clan already, but is always willing to put in the extra effort, chances are, if you're reading this thread, you're one of those people. And an orange name? 'Nuff said.

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 honestly believe that my current role is very advisory, and insightful. Numerous times I've spoken to current and past council members when they've maybe not known the correct decision to make in a delicate situation (No, no sensitive information has ever been leaked to me), or perhaps the council needed reassuring that they had made the right decision, I've even talked council members out of posting their 2 weeks notice.

Since originally joining WG I have held practically every rank, from trial member, to trusted member, senior member, raid leader, council, warlord, skills sector leader, guardian, higher guardian, elite guardian. This is a massive amount of experience in a number of fields, and I have always performed to the best of my ability, and stepped down from responsibilities I know I am unable to fulfill. I have seen and helped WG grow in it's wilderness abilities, it's skilling and community member base, it's maturity and integrity, even down to streamlining application processes and other logistical improvements.

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

Without trying to detract from any other applicants posts, I simply have the most experience of any eligible applicant, I am the longest serving eligible guardian to apply for council, I have been actively involved in practically every aspect of WG's growth over the past 4 years, whether in a leadership role, or as a contributing member. I believe I am the only eligible applicant ever to have been council previously, and I know I can do the job, and if anyone who was around for my councilship thinks different, I openly invite them to voice their opinion.

I have vast experience with the ACP, Mod CP, IRC and Teamspeak Admin, both from my time in WG and experience gained from other aspects of my life.

I would like to think I am very approachable, and can be talked to about anything, personal, or otherwise, and will always do my best to give good solid advice. I have a large array of life experiences that means I can usually draw upon something to help someone out with a personal problem, as well as the advantages this will bring to councilship.

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

I have graduated from university, I've turned 21, I'm looking to settle down, and a stable real life is essential for any active council member, and I have the drive and determination, and will, to handle anything council can throw at me, I can and have, been the bad guy, I've made decisions members have not liked, that I've known were better for the clan, and I've weathered the storm that some council members cannot handle. I didn't step down from my previous council position because I could not handle the pressure, I stepped down because I was going to university and couldn't guarantee activity.

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

If I cannot find the solution to a problem, or cannot see the correct decision to make, it can aggravate me, resulting in poorer decisions made by me.

7. What does WG need most at the moment and what will your main priorities be as a Council Member?
I think at the moment, what WG needs is direction, everybody is talking about growth, but nobody ever says in what direction this growth needs to be. Goals and ideals are what WG needs, something to aim for. Targets, achievable targets, and I will give WG them. Not only will I set them, I will come up with plans to achieve them, and will put my utmost effort into making sure they are reached. Not just simple goals like 100 members, or 123 combat average, but things like increased member happiness, maximum activity.

As a council member, my priorities will lie on increasing activity while maintaining and increasing member satisfaction, I will not force anyone to sacrifice real life, or make ultra mandatory events, but I will endeavour to not only lead by example, but help less active members come up with an activity plan. Along side this I will try to make more regular weekly events, perhaps as many as 2 a day, that guardians+ can lead and record attendance, so that everyone in every timezone has the opportunity to attend events.

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

I have nothing planned that could make me inactive

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

Yes, I do.

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

Firstly, for the members that do not know, when I stepped down from council in my previous appointment, I did NOT serve my 2 weeks, I demoted myself and was banned as per procedure. Since then I have had to reapply, regraduate, and reconcile myself with WG and it's leadership. Not serving my 2 weeks notice was one of my single greatest regrets in WG, and I only wish there was some way to make it up to the people I disappointed and let down.

Secondly, I would like to wish all applicants the best of luck, and I would ask all members to vote not based on popularity, but who you feel will do the best job; this is not always based on an application, but from your experience with the applicant. It can be hard to put down in words some attributes that are essential to a good council member.

Finally, thankyou for taking the time to read my application, and please consider it my pledge to helping to improve WG, whether I am sucessful in my application or not.

Cheers,

~Owen

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For Sooth

Posted: August 26, 2009 02:48 am

IRC Nickname: Hyperion
Group: Ex-Member
Posts: 1636
Member No.: 978
Joined: June 23, 2008
Total Events Attended: 141

do do do do do do

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Chimpy

Posted: August 26, 2009 03:41 am

IRC Nickname: Chimpy
Group: Banned
Posts: 2521
Member No.: 1474
Joined: November 16, 2008
Total Events Attended: 133

nvm failure

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Posted: August 26, 2009 03:55 am

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

Good luck everyone.

I can't wait to finish my application.

EDIT: Expect an application nearer to the deadline.

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Now back to the good part!

Nick

Posted: August 26, 2009 04:04 am

IRC Nickname: Lefty
Group: Emeritus
Posts: 3340
Member No.: 1055
Joined: June 30, 2008
Total Events Attended: 211

This is a needed position. I would say be prepared to do a lot of work from the minute you log on your first time as council. Whoever applies, best of luck to you. I am sure those that apply will do great.

I'll save reading the applications for when the actual voting occurs.

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30 Str 0wnz

Posted: August 26, 2009 04:19 am

IRC Nickname: Brian|30
Group: Ex-Member
Posts: 565
Member No.: 1547
Joined: December 13, 2008
Total Events Attended: 75

Goodluck to all who apply.

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Colinwarrior

Posted: August 26, 2009 04:26 am

IRC Nickname: Colin
Group: Ex-Member
Posts: 2039
Member No.: 68
Joined: December 31, 2007
Total Events Attended: 69

Fuck, does this mean I can't apply?

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Proud WG member from January 2006 - Fall 2009

Sonixpber

Posted: August 26, 2009 05:03 am

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

If I wasn't emeritus... the things me and Darf could do as council together. And BTO. We would host massive WoW competitions like no clan has ever seen!

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ArSeNaLfAn32

Posted: August 26, 2009 05:23 am

IRC Nickname: Mr Glennfase
Group: Emeritus
Posts: 3064
Member No.: 39
Joined: December 30, 2007
Total Events Attended: 220

Mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm. I may have a trick up my sleeve.

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Anthonysc

Posted: August 26, 2009 06:33 am

IRC Nickname: Anthonysc
Group: Emeritus
Posts: 49
Member No.: 1730
Joined: February 20, 2009
Total Events Attended: 0

Good luck everyone who applies. Just make sure you *really* have the time and the energy to commit before applying, george isn't underestimating at all!
From personal experience and observation I can say that this job eats people up and spits them out.

On the other hand the job can be very rewarding, if you commit.

Considered applying myself, just for kicks, but I don't meet all the reqs (not event active, etc)

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Scarface796

Posted: August 26, 2009 06:56 am

IRC Nickname:
Group: Ex-Member
Posts: 110
Member No.: 1703
Joined: February 10, 2009
Total Events Attended: 5

Tough job bein on the admin team but worthwhile if you can handle it

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Zemus3654

Posted: August 26, 2009 07:09 am

IRC Nickname: Zemus
Group: Elite Guardian
Posts: 2786
Member No.: 128
Joined: January 12, 2008
Total Events Attended: 275

Good luck to everyone, hope we get some good applicants

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24th to 2496 Overall ~ 29th to 120 Dungeoneering

~ Guardian since November 2007 ~

- I now play WoW lols -

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Gusmighster

Posted: August 26, 2009 07:28 am

IRC Nickname: Gusmighster
Group: Emeritus
Posts: 1360
Member No.: 46
Joined: December 30, 2007
Total Events Attended: 67

Gl Owen, and everyone else who applies

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Frozen_10

Posted: August 26, 2009 07:32 am

IRC Nickname: Frozen 10
Group: Ex-Member
Posts: 1169
Member No.: 1413
Joined: October 28, 2008
Total Events Attended: 67

Good luck everyone. Do your best.

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Expect the Unexpected.
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Control your life through insanity.

Trial Guardian since 05/22/09
Guardian since 06/16/09
Higher Guardian since 07/22/09
Ex-Member since 03/02/10
Trial Guardian since 09/22/10
Guardian since 10/19/10

ThisIsUnique

Posted: August 26, 2009 07:38 am

IRC Nickname: ThisIsUnique
Group: Ex-Member
Posts: 1664
Member No.: 1417
Joined: October 30, 2008
Total Events Attended: 141

To bad that I don't got the things needed to apply but goodluck to all who apply's. Think very good about the things to come if u win

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