The Tower in 2016
The major events at TarValon.Net in 2016.
Contents
General
- Main article: 2016 Annual Report
Administration
Admin Meeting
- Main article: Spring 2016 Admin Meeting
- Main article: Winter 2016 Admin Meeting
Membership Survey
- Main article: 2016 Membership Survey
Membership
General
Raisings
- Main article: 2016 Raisings
Twelve people were raised to Aes Sedai, and three to Gaidin. Three new Accepted were raised; no Soldiers.
Bondings
- Main article: 2016 Bondings
Six couples bonded during the year. Three couples dissolved their bonds in January, with a further four following suit in July, of which two were the result of demotions.
Demotions
- Main article: 2016 Demotions
Five people demoted this year.
Fundraising
Outreach Activities
- Main article: 2016 Outreach Activities
Events
- Main article: 2016 Official Events
April 1-4, held in Placerville, California. 27 people attended.
April 22-24, held in Atlanta, Georgia. 47 members attended.
October 14-16, held in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. 10 people attended.
September 23-24, held in Ølbergtunet, Stavanger, Norway. 13 people attended.
Awards
- Main article: 2016 Awards
- Amyrlin's Awards
- Main article: Amyrlin's Awards 2016
- Member of the Year: Sailea Nerid
- Philanthropist of the Year: Ivanor Winshaw
- Volunteer of the Year: Cahalan Sothron
- Unsung Servant: Luna Morn
- Keeper's Awards
- Main article: Keeper's Awards 2016
- Extraordinary Service: Sa'areah Britthorn
- Staff Member of the Year: Selvyn al'Aran
- Staff Member of the Year: Kerwin Thaumiel
- Non Membership Admin of the Year: Reniel Killan
- Membership Admin of the Year: Kassidy Rose DaiShan
- Moderator of the Year: Leira Galene
- Merit Awards
The first set of Merit Awards were given out at the beginning of January, following the Winter Admin Meeting. At the start of February, many Gold Membership Merits were given to people that have been here and/or been a Senior Member more than 10 years.
- Members' Choice Awards
- Main article: Members' Choice Awards 2016
Staff
- Main article: Administrative and Staff Positions in 2016
The Department of Administration was officially disbanded as of the Winter 2016 Admin Meeting.