Greetings!

Welcome to another report of Caliburnus! It has been delayed for couple of days, as I wished to include conclusions of the February Meeting. Unfortunately, there were no participants in this month edition.

I News

Dark Brotherhood News

The most important news from the Brotherhood is the fact of introducing generals requirements for rank promotions from EQ1 to EQ3. They have been set in order to make it clear what one is expected to do for these promotions. The necessity to work for the common good is particularly stressed and emphasized.

In addition, there are efforts being made to revive the Inter Club Training Events. Here are more details on the topic of ICTE - http://www.darkjedibrotherhood.com/icte/

House News

Due to RL and PC matters, Ood has resigned from the position of HSP Quaestor. Xen'mordin, the Aedile of the House, is in charge until new Quaestor is chosen. Still, he shall remain among us and serve us with his knowledge as much as he will be able to. Thank you for your hard work and dedication during your reign on the Iron Throne, Ood.

Neutralization has ended and medals have been awarded. However, the Run-On is still on. If you are willing to earn nice Cluster of Ice and other awards possibly, you may jump into the Run-on. There will be no better time to do so!

II Battleteam Leader Office

I continue works over the projects, mentioned in the first report and in the Survey. I could definitely use some help, as it shall make the progress much faster. If you are willing to contribute to the growth of the Battleteam by taking part in the projects, please contact me through e-mail or IRC. I will be glad to explain what is needed to be done in detail.

In addition, I shall host several writing competitions in the following weeks. They shall be accessible for all members of the House.

III Featured Competitions

As in every month, there is a bunch of competitions from the Voice and the Fist, so both gamers and fiction writers have plenty of things to do. This time, most of Voice comps are related to the Valentine's day.

There are also two House-wide competitions, "Retrospectives" and "The Bigger Picture". They are the echoes of the Neutralization and are fairly interesting.

IV Key Matter

This report's Key Matter is Caliburnus Monthly Meeting. There were no participants in this month's Meeting, what made me a bit anxious. I believe that it might have been partially my fault, as I have not explained why I consider it to be so important for all of us.

Caliburnus Monthly Meetings have been introduced in order to make members of the Battleteam more involved in leading it. It is the only opportunity to freely discuss all of our ideas on live, sharing our opinions and comments. It may be very beneficial for Caliburnus as the unit and for us as its members.

The Battleteam may be improved thanks to better ideas and projects, which are elaborated by the community, we create. They may be discussed and we may together get rid of flaws that would not be noticed otherwise. In addition, the Monthly Meetings may encourage other people to join HSP and Caliburnus, because they would have additional way to express their ideas and opinions.

We, as members of Caliburnus, gain benefits from active participation in Caliburnus Monthly Meetings, as well. We learn more about each other. Thanks to this, we can make the bonds between us stronger, as we shall work together. Also, we gain deep understanding of our Battleteam and the events that concern it. We have unique opportunity to express our opinions and concerns. Finally, we can get more involved in the life of Caliburnus, not to mention that we learn how to discuss with others and to share our ideas.

Personally, as the Battleteam Leader of Caliburnus, I also find the Monthly Meetings to be very important matter for me. I can sustain relationship between us and listen to your opinions. It has great meaning for me, as I wish that the best way to lead people is to work closely with them and to listen to them.

One day, I will have to resign from this position or to completely leave Caliburnus. There will be new leader needed to make sure that Caliburnus will not fall. The most active participants of Monthly Meetings, who share their ideas and discuss ideas of others, may be great candidates for leaders of the Battleteam. It shall make the choice much easier and less harmful for Caliburnus and its members.

Thus, I would like to ask you to tell me, what days of the week and what time is suitable for you to take part in the Monthly Meetings.

Respectfully, DJK Xantros BTL of Caliburnus