One of the benefits of having six month Magistrate terms is that I have the chance to work with some truly exceptional people. In a single year, six new magistrates walk through the proverbial doors with one singular focus: provide content for members. All have the opportunity to make some form of impact on the club, but it's truly special when one makes an impact that can truly be considered enduring.

Turel Sorenn is just that type of Magistrate.

On top of the quality competitions and massive number of activities he has approved (over 108 at the time of this recommendation) in his four months on staff, Turel's greatest contribution is something the site does not track.

One of the requirements I place on every magistrate is for a proposal. They can recommend a game or a system change, but I want to see that they have the ability to identify a need and recommend change. Turel did just that. In his first month as Magistrate, Turel recommended the implementation of the Discord Events function to help schedule events for gaming. This was put into test first with the return of Gaming with the Fist, which had a higher turnout than any other GWTF event I have run in the past. Discord Events was also adopted for the reinvigorated SWTOR position, with multiple events running each week. And in all of them, Turel is there participating and giving back to the club's members.

I am truly appreciative of Turel's advice and commentary over the years (and there has been a LOT), and this is a small token of that appreciation.

Congratulations, Turel, and thank you.

Master Dracaryis, 2022-04-05 18:09:49 UTC