The Tower in 2002
The major events at TarValon.Net in 2002.
General
- Main article: 2001 and 2002 Annual Report
This was the first Annual Report, and it was put together mere weeks after the idea of Annual Reports was brought up. It is therefore a little limited in the information that was reported. TarValon.Net gained a flash movie to serve as an introduction to the web site.
Membership
General
The Companies opened on January 29th. In July, Gaidin joined the Hall as Warder Councillors and in October, the Hall began to oversee membership issues. A new forum specifically for Senior Members was created. In September, Lailauni al'Dagen was raised Head of the Gray Ajah and all our community groups were headed by one of their own members for the first time.
Raisings
- Main article: 2002 Raisings
Twenty five people are known to have been raised Aes Sedai and seventeen people raised Gaidin.
Bondings
- Main article: 2002 Bondings
Twelve couples are known to have bonded.
Events
After the success of the first Tower party and the other local events that had followed, it was decided to organize annual parties, starting with the Anniversary party, to be held in March/April.
- Main article: Anniversary Party 2002
April 5th - 7th, held in Norman, Oklahoma. 11 people were known to have attended.
- Main article: Euro Party 2002
August 17th - 19th, held in Rotterdam, The Netherlands. 5 people were known to have attended.
- Main article: Fall Ball 2002
November 9th - 11th, held in Portland, Oregon. 19 people were known to have attended, with reportedly over 20 in attendance.
Awards
- Amyrlin's Awards
- Main article: Amyrlin's Awards
- Philanthropists of the Year: James Davion
- Unknown Award: Valorian Edoras
- Members' Choice Awards
- Main article: Members' Choice Awards 2002
Twelve Members' Choice Awards were awarded this year, including Member of the Year to Jorryn Gaille Varna and Most Valuable Player to Elyna al'Tzoran.
Staff
- Main article: Administrative and Staff Positions in 2002
On October 6, Valasia a'Leran became the new Mistress of Novices, taking the reins from Anastazia Tomlinson. Lyssandra Darai became the new Librarian, and Katarianna al'Leya took over as Mistress of Revels. Morni Stowers became the Captain of the Guard on July 15.
