The 'Shroom:Issue LXXXI/Director Election

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Debates

 * A question-and-answer session will take place in # mwshroom (which can be accessed either from the applet or through Mibbit) on Saturday, January 4th, 2014 at 9:00 PM EST (which is Sunday, January 5th, 2014 at 2:00 AM UTC). Should more candidates join the election, a debate will take place at these times instead.

Superchao
Hello, 'Shroom readers! Current Activities Manager Superchao here, deciding to throw my hat in the ring. While I technically haven't been with the 'Shroom very long so far (compared to some of the much longer-tenured folks like our current Director), I feel I have the qualifications, experience, organizational skills, and motivation to handle directing the 'Shroom in 2014!

Qualifications

 * Forum Global Moderator
 * 'Shroom Activities Manager, previously Fun Stuff Director
 * Awards VII Sub-Director, Awards VI Organizer
 * mwchat Operator

Campaign Platforms

 * This year, there was an open call for the Sub-Director position early in the year. If elected, I will set up a system allowing people to express interest in open 'Shroom staff positions; the 'Shroom would not necessarily be bound to select one of the applicants, but it would be a good way to determine people who want to do the job.
 * I will plan on two major special issues next year, a summer and a winter one, as well as an Awards Special Issue.
 * As the Sub-Director of the Awards Committee, I will be able to work with the committee to come up with a solid set of awards for 'Shroom Awards V, as well as work on plans to get more informed votes for both the Userpedia and the 'Shroom Awards.
 * If elected, I plan to keep release dates on the third Saturday of the month.
 * I'd also try to improve outreach; make it more clear that writers who apply can suggest new ideas for sections, rather than stick to the established sections on our sign up page. I feel that may have contributed to the drought of main team sections in the first half of the year.
 * Our annoucements program on Twitter and Facebook was neglected for much of the year; I would make sure that they continue to prove updates on a regular basis, most importantly for the releases of new issues.

While the 'Shroom is already at a good place thanks to the current administration, I feel that I could take it to even better places. If you feel I deserve the next directorial term, then go ahead and vote for me.

Votes

 * 1) &mdash; In Superchao's time with The 'Shroom, he has shown himself to be an outstanding writer and staff member. He has a dedication to doing his job and doing it right, is always organized and ready to get things done, and has always worked in the best interests of the paper. I am positive that if he is elected as Director, he will be able to apply his skills and talents in order to make this next year one that stands out.
 * 1) &mdash; In Superchao's time with The 'Shroom, he has shown himself to be an outstanding writer and staff member. He has a dedication to doing his job and doing it right, is always organized and ready to get things done, and has always worked in the best interests of the paper. I am positive that if he is elected as Director, he will be able to apply his skills and talents in order to make this next year one that stands out.
 * 1) &mdash; In Superchao's time with The 'Shroom, he has shown himself to be an outstanding writer and staff member. He has a dedication to doing his job and doing it right, is always organized and ready to get things done, and has always worked in the best interests of the paper. I am positive that if he is elected as Director, he will be able to apply his skills and talents in order to make this next year one that stands out.
 * 1) &mdash; In Superchao's time with The 'Shroom, he has shown himself to be an outstanding writer and staff member. He has a dedication to doing his job and doing it right, is always organized and ready to get things done, and has always worked in the best interests of the paper. I am positive that if he is elected as Director, he will be able to apply his skills and talents in order to make this next year one that stands out.