We are now officially in 2021 and Clan Scholae Palatinae has much to reflect on, and look forward to, in the near future. First and foremost – we are now in a position to utilize our full Clan level Summit to drive activity, creation, personal and unit level growth. It is no secret that many of us had personal struggles and tragedy over the past months so no need to dwell on that but it is important to continue to lift each other up and support each other in these trying times.
So, will be doing things a bit different in this report. We have a HOST of awards that need to be highlighted and the uptick of activity spotlighted. Beyond this, we have to provide an apology for the list of recently awarded personnel who were overlooked for in some cases many years due to administrative missteps in the Clan. That is a failure on our part, full stop. It should never have happened and will not happen again.
In addition to these items of note, I will also be giving an update on things that I have been doing as CSP has me inspired lately and fired back up again. We all need to find what inspires us here and embrace it for the good of our own careers, and for the Clan at large. To that note we will also take a moment to illustrate how YOU can get recognized and promoted at the higher echelons.
Before we get into the large number of awards and participation crescents and clusters since the last report Shadow and I received feedback on the current state of awards and promotions and it is worth noting for the members at the higher ranks (looking at you Equites). While time in rank is the first box to check, certainly, it is somewhat the least important. Impactful performance and service to the Clan and DJB are what will allow us to justify your potential awards and promotions.
In the most simple terms this means you must be both a performer and a producer. What does this mean? First, be active and participate in as many competitions as you can. The metrics simply need to be there. Next, create competitions and run them effectively to allow for more activity, growth, development, and credits within the Clan. At the higher level being a performer isn’t enough – you have to demonstrate leadership and management of competitions.
Finally, if you cant achieve a leadership position and serve it faithfully for the time in rank required – reach out to Shadow and I, as well as your Rollmaster and House leadership. We can find you meaningful project work. Apply for Magistrate positions, any open positions. Step out of your comfort zone. If you want to be recognized you must ACTUALLY do things worthy of merit and help to the club.
The following awards have been granted over the past month. This is simply staggering. For a “dead” Clan I must say this is the most awards I have seen for one period of any Clan I have held a leadership position in. STOP AND READ. From a metrics perspective we have a FULL 50% of the CLAN awarded here.
• Sykes Jade received 8 COF, 4 COI, 1 POB, 1 STEEL CROSS
• Talon Jade received 6 COF
• Kamjin received 46 COF, 17 COI, 1 POB, 2 COG, 1 ANTEIAN CROSS
• Xantros received 11 COF
• Kah’ri received 96 COF, 3 COG, 1 DARK CROSS
• Ellac received 47 COF, 2 POB
• Dukwtape received 13 COF
• Xendar received 6 COI, 1 ANTEIAN CROSS
• Mauro received 2 COG
• Rayne received 2 COG, 1 DARK CROSS
• Katyusha received a DARK CROSS
• Malodin’Tater received a ANTEIAN CROSS
• Lucyeth received 1 DARK CROSS
• Dakari received 1 ANTEIAN CROSS
• Reiden received 1 STEEL CROSS
• TOTAL: 2 STEEL CROSS, 4 ANTEIAN CROSS, 4 DARK CROSS, 4 POBs, 9 COGs, 27 COIs, 221 COFs
CSP Celebration is an upcoming small event that will begin on Wednesday and run through February 7th. The fictional background of this event is to commemorate the recent swath of awards for our most dedicated members and an opportunity to utilize our stations of Judecca and Cocytus.
This event has s5 competitions that have something to offer everyone. There are two puzzles, a graphic comp, fiction, and of course some CSP trivia. Beyond this, not to steal Shadow and Empire’s Chosen thunder but there will be a great deal more events in the VERY short term from Shadow, Dek, Sykes, Xantros etc.
Lots to summarize here. First, CSP is pushing on with the rebuild. We have a good cadre of new and hungry members along with veterans who are getting back in the swing of things. We have the possessions and the world building in place and ready to be expanded upon. What is needed is activity. To that end, we will be putting out many competitions over the next few months so be ready.
Secondly, lot of good news in terms of recent activity and awards. Read the above. If you want awards and promotions, put in the work that is required. There is no easy solution, but there is also no secret to it. Do everything you can. Clan Summit will be vigilant to acknowledge and recognize you as much and as often as we can.
On a personal note I have been inspired as well. From taking the time to personally scrub every member in the Clan I had the opportunity and honor to submit the largest numbers of awards I have put forth at one time. To see the fact that CSP, once considered a corpse, have so much merit and activity left on the board was staggering and inspiring. We have the blocks, we have the energy, lets do this.
Finally, you all inspired me to do something I haven’t done in years which was to holistically look at my character and totally redo my character sheet, possessions, and wiki. That may seem minor but to those of you who are as invested in world building as I am know that this is an important step for gearing up for the future. CSP is here to stay. I implore all of you to look inside and find what inspires you, and refresh your character and your dedication to CSP and the DJB as a whole.
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GREAT REPORT, AND AWESOME JOB FOR EVERYONE WHO RECEIVED ALL THE SHINIES! WELL DONE!
Well stated! When we first formed the house that would lead to this clan we couldn’t envision what it would become. There will always be peaks and valleys. While the climb to the summit may seem challenging I see all of us having fun along that journey and strong bonds being established. As I’ve said earlier, this is the Clan to watch for future fleet wide comps.