Posted 1 April 2017 - 7:33pm by Lindsay Bayes
Edict #26
A President does not function in a vacuum. It is with the help of a solid team that they are able to accomplish anything and sometimes that help isn’t always as visible to the rest of the club. With that in mind, I have some thank yous.
Firstly, I’d like to thank everyone who served on this term’s cabinet, and in assistant and EA positions. We’ve had some ups and downs, but for the most part, things were kept ticking over. And thank you to those who stepped up and helped fill vacancies as they came up. It is always much appreciated.
Jeremy: We’ve worked together as CO and XO for a long time now and you’ve always been great at helping me work through things. I know I can always depend on you and what’s more is that I can give you honest feedback and you always take it as the constructive feedback it is meant, rather than criticism. Thank you for holding the reins for me while I was greatly occupied at times this term.
Joe: We have this wonderful short hand that we developed even before we were Prez and Veep together and it’s only gotten worse. It does mean that we always know what the other means even if we’re not always being coherent about it. Why is this helpful? Because we work so well and tackle mutual tasks quickly. When so much work is being done behind the scenes, it’s really nice to know that there is one friend with whom you can always expect to just get it, no matter the situation. Thanks for being someone I can go to for anything, without reservation. It’s priceless.
Cale: You have a great sense of justice and fairness, and while we don’t always agree on matters, I know I can run ideas by you for quality feedback. You always have people’s best interests at heart and never act out of malice. You are a great friend, not only to me, but the club, and we always need those.
Adam: When I decided to run for Prez, it was after going back and forth on the matter, especially with the unhelpful encouragement to run by several people. I was convinced my overseas move would make things too difficult to predict, but at the same time I always felt I had unfinished work to complete from before. So, when I finally decided to go for it, someone told me to talk to Adam. And with that conversation we found ourselves on the same page and decided to run together. I don’t regret that decision for a second. We really didn’t know each other all that well, and so we had to quickly figure each other’s quirks so we could get to work. I’m proud of the work we’ve accomplished this term and it wouldn’t have happened if I hadn’t had Adam at my side.
Thank you Adam for being a sounding board and letting me vent, and keeping me on task when I was hopping continents and countries trying to get settled somewhere. Together we kept all our campaign promises, and that’s not a small thing at all. I’m glad to have had you as a Veep this term and to also have gained a friend.
Lastly, I want to thank the club at large. Thank you to the veteran members who recount the club’s lengthy history and take the time to teach the newer folks the ins and outs of being an RPer in STF. And thank you to the newer members who jump in with both feet and bring their enthusiasm and positive energy. It’s a reminder for the rest of us, especially those of us who work in the various government roles, why we do what we do, and it is meaningful.
~Lindsay Bayes, President
April 1st, 2017