2020 - Head Coord - Danielle Frink
Introduction and Background:
Reading my first application for Head Coordinator, I am equal parts sad for the naiveté of that person and pleased that I accomplished most of the goals I had planned. It has been a bit of a bumpy ride, and there have been moments of joy, anxiety, stress and sadness. After doing a serious assessment of my ability to continue on, I'm back to offer myself as tribute for two more years. One World by Night turns 25 this year - we've been doing this for a quarter of a century. I look forward to helping that legacy continue.
Introduction and Background (Portuguese):
Lendo minha primeira candidatura ao Coordenador Chefe, sinto-me igualmente triste pela ingenuidade e feliz por ter cumprido a maioria dos objetivos que havia planejado. Foi um pouco instável, e houve momentos de alegria, ansiedade e tristeza. Depois de avaliar seriamente minha capacidade de continuar, volto a me oferecer como homenagem por mais dois anos. O One World by Night faz 25 anos este ano - estamos fazendo isso há um quarto de século. Estou ansioso para ajudar esse legado a continuar.
Administrative Experience:
Local:
Assistant Storyteller
Head Storyteller
Council Member
Player Representative
Event Planner/Staff member
Org-wide:
Assistant Head Coordinator
Head Coordinator
Former sub-coord (Marketing, Sabbat, Brujah)
Administrative Experience (Portuguese):
Local:
Assistant Storyteller
Head Storyteller
Council Member
Player Representative
Event Planner/Staff member
Org-wide:
Assistant Head Coordinator
Head Coordinator
Former sub-coord (Marketing, Sabbat, Brujah)
Personal Statement:
I am running again for two primary reasons. The first is simply that I did not get everything accomplished that I would have like. I feel like the bylaws still need some serious clarification, editing and condensing. The second reason that I'm willing to do this again is I honestly feel like I am capable doing this job without taking the animosity and suspicion that comes with it personally. I've seen a number of hard-working volunteers in this org give up because they simply could not deal with the negativity and pressure put on them by our players and volunteers. I step forward to volunteer again knowing full well that I will sometimes end up being portrayed as the villain, or power-hungry, or unreasonable, or whatever other bad thing may occur to someone. It's worth it for me, in the long run, to support this hobby I have enjoyed for so long.
Personal Statement (Portuguese):
Estou executando novamente por dois motivos principais. A primeira é simplesmente que eu não consegui tudo o que gostaria. Sinto que os estatutos ainda precisam de alguns esclarecimentos, edição e condensação sérios. A segunda razão pela qual estou disposto a fazer isso de novo é que, honestamente, sinto que sou capaz de fazer esse trabalho sem assumir a animosidade e a suspeita que o acompanham pessoalmente. Eu já vi vários voluntários que trabalham duro nessa organização desistirem porque simplesmente não conseguiam lidar com a negatividade e a pressão exercida sobre eles por nossos jogadores e voluntários. Avanço para me voluntariar novamente sabendo muito bem que às vezes acabarei sendo retratado como o vilão, ou sedento de poder, ou irracional, ou qualquer outra coisa ruim que possa ocorrer a alguém. Vale a pena para mim, a longo prazo, apoiar esse hobby de que desfruto por tanto tempo.
Goals:
In this new term, I'd like to get the bylaws revamped/rewritten to be easily understood, searched and relevant to the current state of the org. That likely means making additions address new elements in our shared universe, like Discord games. I would also like to see all Coordinator powers consolidated into one location again - while we have Coordinator Bylaws now, many Coordinator powers are listed in the Administrative and R&U Bylaws too.
There is still more work to be done on the disciplinary policy as well, but I think we've taken some important steps there to make the process more approachable for victims without sacrificing the rights of the accused. Additionally, once we have a solid system in place to handle it, I would like to start looking into dealing with our "broken stairs" - not necessarily by just disciplining them, but by helping them correct their behavior.
I guess it's possible that I'm not quite purged of the optimism I started with two years ago.