Town Council Meeting Minutes - 12/17/00 

Attendance - I didn't get everyone, among the visitors.  But the following council members did attend: Marina (Des), Hyzenthlay (Leader, DW), Berek Halfhand (KFW), Telzarn (Leader, DW), Dren Jootz (Advisor, Par), Carina (Mayor, Par) 

Carina discussed changes to government structure.  For now, the town council will be made up of Destiny affiliated GM's and Town Leaders.  Under the leaders will be various committees.  Leaders will head up the committees.  There are four vacant Leader spots due to promotions and people moving on.  The current Leaders and GM's are instructed to send ideas and nominations for people to fill those positions to Carina this week. 

The committees, for now, will be: 

Events Committee - focuses on helping event-makers get things done.  Made up of volunteers.  Membership in a destiny guild and maintaining a certain level of participation are the only requirements.

Awards Committee - focuses on keeping awards active and meaningful.  Membership will be the same as for events. 

Recruitment/Welcoming Committee - Co-headed by the Head Recruiter, all recruiters will be required to be on this committee, along with any other volunteers.  Their focus will be on aquatinting new folks to our town and customs and thinking of ways to up our population with good people. 

As soon as the Leadership positions are filled, we will get leaders to head these committees and begin recruitment for them. 

From Marina on Destiny: 

Marina is stepping down as head recruiter.  Nabzif has accepted the job at her request.  This is effective immediately; so all Destiny citizens are requested to change their fealty to Nabzif as soon as possible.  Also, Marina will clean off inactive members to aid in the transfer process.  Those who are taken off the stone by mistake should contact Marina or Nabzif. 

From Berek on KFW: 

Berek was promoted Lord of Knights.  With that, Black Widow was appointed General of Sorcery and Kurrgan moved up to Lord of Sorcery.  With Carina's transition to mayor, Mystanna will step into the General of Beast Army position.  They are talking about adding another army for bards and are discussing nominations and awards.  

From Telzarn on DW: 

DW has joined the Council of Mages faction.  They've made efforts to keep their action in Destiny minimal, unless called upon for protection. 

S_B is currently undergoing leadership changes. 

ToD had no representative.

The floor was opened to guilds seeking Destiny affiliation: 

Erin McCrory of TMC sought an alliance with Destiny.  Here are her answers to our questions:

Guild Name: "The Mage Circle"

Abbreviation: "TMC"

Number of Members: 21+

Age of the guild (approx.): 2 weeks

Recruitment policy: Over 72 magery, and must show that they respect other mages.  No reds.  No npk's.

1.  What is the purpose of your guild?  To promote the mystic arts, and to give a face to represent mages in the future.

2.  What do you seek from being affiliated with Destiny? (What can Destiny do for your guild?)  We hunt 2-3 times a week in Trammel, and on occasion see Destiny affiliates.  We would like to formalize a friendship between the guilds, so that when we see them it is on a friendly basis from the get go.

3.  What can Destiny expect from affiliation with your guild?  Resurrections anytime you need them when we come across your members.  A helping hand for your members too!  (I personally have bailed a few Destiny members out from being killed, and getting their stuff)

4.  What does your guild provide that none of the core Destiny guilds already provide?  Our guild average magery is over 72, I don't think any of Destiny's have this.  Plus, we are based in Trammel.  It would be good of you to have friends there.

5.  What steps will your guild take in the next month to improve Destiny?  Helping you when you need help can be something that you tell your new people that they can rely on when they see our members in Trammel.   This could help you in your recruitment process.  

The council decided to declare The Mage Circle “Friends of Destiny,” forgoing officially allying (warring) the guilds or a seat on the council. 

Alexis, of WWP spoke on behalf of her guild to seek full formal alliance with Destiny.  Here are her answers to our questions: 

Guild Name: White Wyrm Pub

Abbreviation: WWP

Number of Members:16

Age of the guild (approx.): 1 Month

Recruitment policy: When positions are open I look to Destiny first and then post to all boards. For regular membership it will be posting and word of mouth. Members must be willing to role-play. 

1.  What is the purpose of your guild? The White Wyrm Pub is a player run pub establishment. 

2.  What do you seek from being affiliated with Destiny? (What can Destiny do for your guild?) I would hope that the members of Destiny could help with support and donations of unneeded things such as empty bottles and whatever people don't need. 

3.  What can Destiny expect from affiliation with your guild? The pub will sponsor many events, such as a weekly Ladies night, slave auctions, treasure nights, fishing trips, etc. Also just a place to come and visit. 

4.  What does your guild provide that none of the core Destiny guilds already provide? Check #3 

5.  What steps will your guild take in the next month to improve Destiny?  I have already had comments that it gave people a quiet place to just hang out and relax over a brew and pizza. When people want a break from fighting, they can escape to the Wyrm. 

 Alexis and her Pub have already held several parties and get-togethers since reopening.  Based on its established level of activity and popularity, the one-month waiting period was reduced to one week.  Council members will send their votes via pigeon to Carina about a full formal affiliation, including a council seat. 

Omega Thanantos, of KFW, expressed a concern about town vendors staying stocked and organized.  Carina plans to speak with Elsen of ToD about this matter. 

There were some honored visitors in attendance for a while: Christian and Arlanni, both of the High Council of Britannia, along with several members of the OSS.  I regret that they were unable to stay through the whole meeting.  Therefore we did not get to hear from them. They are welcome to attend the next meeting (which will, hopefully go more smoothly) or contact Carina on any matters they wish to discuss. 

The next Town Council meeting will be in three weeks on Sunday, January 7, 2001.  This starts us on a first Sunday of each month schedule.

--Carina, Mayor of Destiny