Topic: Town Hall Meetings 2014-2015

Ebon Ilnaren

Date: 2014-10-30 23:12 EST
The first Town Hall Meeting of Ebon's term will be held on Thursday, 11/20 at 9pm (Rhydin Time). Thus far the only item on the Governor's agenda is planning for Winterfest the following month, but all are welcome to bring their concerns or thoughts to the meeting, or forward them to Ebon's office ahead of time.

Catering for the evening will be provided by Nicole's Bistro & Pizzeria.

Up For Discussion -

1) ?"" 2) Winterfest ideas/plans

((OOC Note: This meeting will be held in the RDI Great Hall.))

Ebon Ilnaren

Date: 2014-11-27 14:02 EST
Town Hall Meeting summary for 11/20/2014 -

Total number of attendees: 23

The first item brought up was a proposal by Kruger regarding the Jewell Ravenlock Community Center. This building, once a proud monument to one of Rhydin's most notable citizens, has sadly fallen into disrepair and is no longer structurally safe. Since the deed to that property was given to Kruger by the Ravenlocks some timg ago, he has the right to do with it what he will, but he has proposed that the building be taken down and the property converted into an open air community park, with monuments to education including a central spire as a tribute to the "universal language" of mathematics.

This would be given to the city for public use, in return for assistance from the community to make it happen. Aja Bird has already offered help from her construction teams, but all help is welcomed. Please contact the Governor's Office or Kruger directly if you would like to participate.

Winterfest planning was the other major topic of discussion for the evening. The Governor's Yule Ball will be held on Saturday, 12/13, at Stardreamer Manor just north of the city, with food organized by Colleen MacLeod-Fenner and drinks provided by Aja Bird. There will also be a raffle for donated prizes, with all proceeds going to the orphanages and foster homes of Rhydin.

Other activities proposed for the Winterfest celebration include: - a city-wide "Secret Santa" gift exchange - "Snow Day" with a snow sculpture promenade around the Marketplace and a Snowball Challenge hosted by Race - sledding runs and snow slides throughout Winterfest - "Festival of Lights and Song" featuring lit trees and caroling - for the adults, a "Bad Santa's Ball" at Ampersand An office for Winterfest planning will be open in the Rhydin Town Hall tomorrow.

Finally, it was decided that recordings of future Town Hall Meetings would be audio-only, after some discussion.

Ebon Ilnaren

Date: 2015-01-05 23:18 EST
After a month off in deference to the holiday season, another Town Hall Meeting is scheduled for Thursday, January 22nd at 9pm (ET).

Items on the agenda: 1) discussion of potential roadway improvements around the city 2) planning for the Valentine's Disco Ball 3) ?""

Catering - Paco's Tacos

Ebon Ilnaren

Date: 2015-02-19 21:26 EST
February's Town Hall Meeting is late, but will take place on Monday evening, 2/23 at 8pm.

Come on over to the Town Hall and sit a spell with the Governor! He'll be providing dinner (homemade spaghetti—with and without meat, garlic bread, and wine or juice)

Items for discussion: 1) Reminder and promotion of upcoming events - Fashion Week! - DoS Madness! 2) recent gang violence, and how to combat incidents 3) Rhydin flu? 4) ....

((Meeting to be held in the RDI Great Hall at 8pm Eastern, Monday 2/23. Sorry about the short notice!))

Ebon Ilnaren

Date: 2015-03-11 00:12 EST
The Town Hall Meeting for March will be held next Thursday, 3/19, at 9pm Rhydin time. ((RDI Great Hall))

Items on the rather loose agenda will include:

1) Updates on the Rhydin Road Refurbishing project to get it moving along (no pun intended), including determining the best starting locales now that the weather is improvin

2) In conjunction with the above-and if Mr. Kirost is in attendance—examining any needs for upgrades or expansion of the RTS

3) Brainstorming ideas for future city festivals - a food fest' Taste of Rhydin" - a music festival" - another Festival of Fine Arts"

4) ??"

Catering provided by Incredible Edibles, with thanks to Elena Donnelly - Beef Bourguignon - Chicken & Leek Pie with Puff Pastry - Cheese and Caramelized Onion Flan - Hot Baby Potatoes and Butter - Selection of Mixed Salads - Fresh Cream Gateaux

Ebon Ilnaren

Date: 2015-04-13 23:34 EST
April's Town Hall Meeting will be held on Wednesday, 4/22 at 9pm Rhydin Time. ((Location: RDI Great Hall))

- Governor Ilnaren will reveal the roadway repair schedule for the coming months. Please note that this will not be the same schedule that had originally proposed by the honest businessmen of the Rhydin Road Commission, as an investigation found them not to be. Honest, that is.

- Thorn has raised a proposal to purchase and donate a number of lots currently occupied by empty buildings, former businesses and abandoned houses. This land would be converted into a community park including a pond and brook, wooded grove, children's playground and more.

- In addition, there will be discussion—or at least promotion, if Jewell is not in attendance—of the events planned for Beltane.

Other items may be added to the agenda as they arise.

Catering: Ariana's Divine Delights Bakery Cinnamon rolls — classic cinnamon, apple cinnamon, orange cinnamon, cherry cinnamon Baklava — filo pastry layers filled with walnuts and drenched in honey Spanakopita — spinach, feta, onions, eggs, seasoned with parsley, black pepper and salt and wrapped in filo pastry Salad — tomato salad with cucumber, red onion, feta cheese and kalamata olives, dressed with olive oil Souvlaki — grilled small pieces of lamb or chicken served as a sandwich wrapped in pita bread together with tomatoes, onions, tzatziki and tomato sauce Moussaka — ground lamb and eggplant casserole, topped with a savory custard which is then browned in the oven

Ebon Ilnaren

Date: 2015-05-29 23:16 EST
The next Town Hall Meeting is scheduled for next Thursday, 6/4 at 9pm RhyDin Time. ((Red Dragon's Great Hall))

Primary items up for discussion include: - planning for the Midsummer celebration (including the Feast of RhyDin) - the reports of missing persons—living and dead alike—from the 27th Division. - update on the groundbreaking for the Memorial Park spearheaded by Thorn

There will also be a quick report of the ongoing roadwork, and all attendees are welcome to raise any issues or questions of their own.

A well-stocked fruit bar and selection of juices, ciders and wine will be available, courtesy of Rhiannon Brock and Eregor.

Ebon Ilnaren

Date: 2015-07-12 14:00 EST
The next Rhydin Town Hall meeting will be held this Thursday, 7/16 at 9pm on the Eastern Clock. (9pm ET, Red Dragon's Great Hall)

Items up for discussion include: - new businesses recently opened - status update on the road work - Outlander Day - Remembrance Day next month - reports of a new "empowering" drug - ?""

A small buffet will be available, serving full- and half-slab BBQ ribs and, pulled pork (with buns and sauces) supplied by Matadero Carnicer?a, along with sides.

Ebon Ilnaren

Date: 2015-08-23 17:31 EST
It's time again for a Town Hall Meeting, to be held this Thursday, 8/27 at 8pm on the Eastern Clock. Yes, 8pm. (8pm ET, Red Dragon's Great Hall)

Topics of discussion will include: - further updates on the new drug, Ascend, if available - roadwork status (almost completed!) - Citizens Day (Saturday 9/12, second Saturday in September) (Boat Show that weekend) - Dockside Daggers & Drinks (Baroness Jewell is throwing a party!) - early planning for Halloween/Samhain in October (Katt's got Fright Night plans for sure!) - ?""

In a change of pace, the catering will be split between two small shops in the Marketplace: - Paccanelli's Homemade Ice Cream (cones, bowls, and sundaes) - The Perky Goth (iced coffee, tea & juice, plus pastries)