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Meeting #2 (6-1-15)
Topic Started: Jun 1 2015, 01:46 PM (284 Views)
SweetTea
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Hello Mimions!

Wow, I can't believe this is only our second meeting and we have already accomplished so much! The staff and I just wanted to let you know how proud we are of all of you in how you have handled some of the recent criticism directed at our squad. Please keep up the good work and always remember what we stand for! Integrity is key. People can say what they want about the squad, but that is not going to change the fact that we respect ourselves and respect others' rights to have their own views. Please continue to respond respectfully or not at all and remember who you are representing. The following topics are things we would like to cover in this meeting.

All my love,
SweetTea

Staff Positions
Staff positions are still available! We are still looking for people to fulfill the positions of Editor and Web Designer. I realize that there are more than those two positions posted at the moment under the announcements forum. However, we have closed the applications for Co-chairmen and Treasurer while we decide on our current applicants for these positions.

MyVMK Forums
For the time being, we would like everyone to stop discussing the MIM Squad on the forums. This is nor permanent. However, we need to build up our reputation in-game before we continue to push the movement on the forums. Remember, what is said on the forums can not be taken back even if you delete it. We do not want a bunch of negative comments arising directed at the squad seeing as we can not delete those comments.

Meet and Greet
We would like anyone who can make it, attend our first MIM Squad Meet and Greet that will be scheduled for later this week! Please vote here to let us know when you will be available to meet for the event this week: Event Poll
ATTENTION: The scheduling times are in EST!

Communication
If you have not voted already, please place your vote concerning the form of quick communication we will be using outside of the forums. The poll can be found here: Voice Communication Poll

Uniforms
Also, if you haven't voted yet, please help us decide which uniform to use for our in-game events by participating in the poll here: Uniform Poll

MIM Squad Guidelines
We would like to get some guidelines posted on our forums to let everyone know what we stand for and how best to represent us (i.e. what not to do). If you have any suggestions, please include them in your comment below!

Community Service
We would like people to begin doing community service. This is not required. However, it would be a great way to get our name out there and do something good for our community! I am going to create a page solely for community service ideas. If you have any ideas, please include them in your post.

Event, Room & Game Ideas
We need to be brainstorming some event, room and game ideas! If you have any, I would like for you to post them in the appropriate thread under the ideas section. Also, let us know in your comment blow that you have posted something there as we are still working out the kinks with the notification system!

Please check this post a few times within the next few days as I am going to be adding additional discussion topics for this meeting. For the time being, please feel free to discuss any ideas you may have related to these topics and your own ideas for other areas of the squad!
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JenJaws
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I just wanted to say that we need to be as kind to everyone as possible, even if we don’t agree with them. Treat others how you want to be treated. :)

Meet and Greet
When I’ve had wildlife meetings, we always planned our meeting times on Doodle.com It always seemed to work fairly well for us.

Community Service
I just created the community service forum. :) Feel free to add your ideas!

Game Ideas
I think we should try to come up with some ideas that put an emphasis on teamwork. That may encourage people to work together and meet new players.

Photo Gallery- I think we should have a gallery for our events, where we take screenshots and post the highlights or nice moments form them. What do you guys think?
Edited by JenJaws, Jun 1 2015, 07:16 PM.
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PuffTheMagicDragon
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MyVMK Forums
You know how often you check the MyVMK forums? Everyone else checks it a lot too :) Therefore, we need to always be sure to be kind to the people on the forums (that's where everyone can see us!).

Uniforms
Also, if you haven't voted yet, please help us decide which uniform to use for our in-game events by participating in the poll here: Uniform Poll

MIM Squad Guidelines

How do YOU think a MIM Squad member should act? What types of things should be "no-no's"?

Community Service

I like to sit in Esplanade and greet the "newbies". There are so many things you can do just to be kind.

Event, Room & Game Ideas

I think races with teams could be a quick, fun way to introduce the group to players. Anyone ever built one of those?


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OlduvaiFossil
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Meet and Greet-
I have used Doodle as well and it is very organized.

Guidelines-
I was going through Tink's tumblr page (if you have not seen it do so, her creations are absolutely beautiful. Link: Tink's Tumblr). Something she said on one of her posts resonated with me and I think it would be a great baseline for what our mission for the MIM squad should be.

She said, and I quote, "Be good to each other, that's all that really matters."
I'm not savvy to all the behind the scenes politics that went on in the past, but a lot of the comments were about the lack of respect and not treating others as we would want ourselves to be treated. We are a community, and should always strive to help, support, encourage, and befriend everyone we can.

Community Service-
I quite like Puff's idea for I also venture into Esplanade from time to time and greet new people.

I really like your idea Jen about a photo gallery. It can be especially helpful for those who may have missed the event, or who simply want to see how games/events are set up and run.
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SweetTea
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@JenJaws I love the idea of having a photo gallery! Also, thank you so much for suggesting Doodle. This is exactly what I have been looking for! I think I may have used this before to schedule some of my own meetings at college. This looks pretty familiar. Thanks, Jen!

@PuffTheMagicDragon You have some really great ideas! We definitely need ice breaker activities for people to get to know one another well so they can make friends and we can promote a positive atmosphere.

@OlduvaiFossil Thank you so much for sharing that beautiful quote! I really enjoyed it. Perhaps below our guidelines we could have encouraging quotes below it such as this one that promotes what we stand for!
Edited by SweetTea, Jun 2 2015, 11:29 AM.
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PuffTheMagicDragon
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MIM Squad Guidelines
I want to add that a member of the MIM Squad should never make anyone feel uninvited or not included. I witnessed a lot of this happening to others (and myself :( ) tonight with the POTC craze. Just remember that some people really are just trying to make friends and play games!
All I know is tonight felt very "clique-y" and I didn't like it one bit. What I witnessed tonight is EXACTLY what we want to change. There was name-calling, people getting booted, sore losers, sassy winners, etc. and all of it is hurtful.

Just some thoughts.
Puff.


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Hannnnaholivia
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Oh, I just love the photo gallery idea! I will begin brainstorming teamwork games that we can host! :)
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SweetTea
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That sounds great Hannah, and thank you Puff for bringing this to our attention. I was not at the POTC game last night but I did hear some drama posted on the forums about people being upset about how difficult it is to get keys. They were lashing out at staff and I spoke up to say that the staff have been going through a lot lately and this may have just been a snap decision.
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Gooby
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Puff I totally agree about POTC, some people take the game too seriously and get so mad when newcomer's who need practice try to join. All we can do is keep spreading what we're about and just be nice to everyone.
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KawaiiSunnySparkle
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MIM Squad Guidelines: Like others said, we could talk to players who seem quiet, make them feel welcome and comfortable. We could also tell them about the MIM squad. Puff and Gooby, I agree 100% with what you said. I have noticed that in regular games I've seen many people act this way. The atmosphere just feels terrible and mean-spirited. This is why friendly games are the way to go for me. Everyone is so much more down to earth, plus it's great practice.

Event, Room & Game Ideas: I have to admit I'm not the most creative person in the world, but I try! :D It would be cool if we could do little pirate-themed games. I know Magenta did one the other day and it was pretty cool! It looked like a real host event!
Edited by KawaiiSunnySparkle, Jun 5 2015, 11:19 AM.
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