1) The ICRC donation for Ukraine has been made, not that I communicated about it.
2) I am rather backlogged on sending out purchased stamps and coins, sorry
3) Received party fees so far for this election are from the FreeDems, RCT, and Independent Monarchist.
4) My snail address for anybody who needs to send a check/cash for a party fee is is 645 Moondale Drive, El Paso, TX 79912
5) It would, in fact, be a relief to me to pass off the Burgermeister and related stamp/coin job to someone else. I'm having anxiety issues every time I deal with it (thus lack of communication and backlogs), and medication is just not working like it should. So, if you guys line someone up, I'll ship the stamps and coins, send the PayPal password along, and transfer the Ally account balances. (The relevant email addresses should be redirectable to the new person by the website management.)
This is not a positive request to be replaced. I'm willing to muddle along. But I'm definitely going to be muddling through this anxiety stuff, so I'm not remotely going to object to being relieved of the responsibility.
Quote from: Istefan Perþonest on March 17, 2022, 04:42:54 PM
1) The ICRC donation for Ukraine has been made, not that I communicated about it.
2) I am rather backlogged on sending out purchased stamps and coins, sorry
3) Received party fees so far for this election are from the FreeDems, RCT, and Independent Monarchist.
4) My snail address for anybody who needs to send a check/cash for a party fee is is 645 Moondale Drive, El Paso, TX 79912
5) It would, in fact, be a relief to me to pass off the Burgermeister and related stamp/coin job to someone else. I'm having anxiety issues every time I deal with it (thus lack of communication and backlogs), and medication is just not working like it should. So, if you guys line someone up, I'll ship the stamps and coins, send the PayPal password along, and transfer the Ally account balances. (The relevant email addresses should be redirectable to the new person by the website management.)
This is not a positive request to be replaced. I'm willing to muddle along. But I'm definitely going to be muddling through this anxiety stuff, so I'm not remotely going to object to being relieved of the responsibility.
Thank you Istefan for the update. I hope you feel better.
Quote from: Istefan Perþonest on March 17, 2022, 04:42:54 PM
1) The ICRC donation for Ukraine has been made, not that I communicated about it.
2) I am rather backlogged on sending out purchased stamps and coins, sorry
3) Received party fees so far for this election are from the FreeDems, RCT, and Independent Monarchist.
4) My snail address for anybody who needs to send a check/cash for a party fee is is 645 Moondale Drive, El Paso, TX 79912
5) It would, in fact, be a relief to me to pass off the Burgermeister and related stamp/coin job to someone else. I'm having anxiety issues every time I deal with it (thus lack of communication and backlogs), and medication is just not working like it should. So, if you guys line someone up, I'll ship the stamps and coins, send the PayPal password along, and transfer the Ally account balances. (The relevant email addresses should be redirectable to the new person by the website management.)
This is not a positive request to be replaced. I'm willing to muddle along. But I'm definitely going to be muddling through this anxiety stuff, so I'm not remotely going to object to being relieved of the responsibility.
@Istefan Perþonest, I am relieved to see this report and sorry to hear of your struggle with anxiety. As I mentioned in a different thread concerning efforts to reach you I too struggle with anxiety and suggested we find a temporary or permanent replacement.
On another note, if you are interested in discussion with someone in a similar boat then please PM me, call me, or email me. I will state publicly because I believe it reduces stigma to be open about these matters, I take Escitalopram, and have taken that and before, Citalopram, for I think 13 or 14 years. It has been mostly successful at reducing periods of crushing anxiety. I am not a doctor, of course, but wanted to share with you what has worked for me along with occasional talk therapy.
OK, on official matters, can you confirm you have not received the payment for the Talossan National Congress? They are not listed in your initial post.
Quote from: Breneir Tzaracomprada on March 17, 2022, 04:55:22 PM
OK, on official matters, can you confirm you have not received the payment for the Talossan National Congress? They are not listed in your initial post.
There have been three PayPal payments of $10 since January 28th that are matched to those three parties, and no $10 payments since then that are unmatched. I have not received anything in the mail, or email notification of a payment through some other method.
There
have been some receipts of $25 donations; if one of those was intended as a party-fee-plus, I don't have any communications that make that clear.
Quote from: Istefan Perþonest on March 17, 2022, 05:06:12 PM
Quote from: Breneir Tzaracomprada on March 17, 2022, 04:55:22 PM
OK, on official matters, can you confirm you have not received the payment for the Talossan National Congress? They are not listed in your initial post.
There have been three PayPal payments of $10 since January 28th that are matched to those three parties, and no $10 payments since then that are unmatched. I have not received anything in the mail, or email notification of a payment through some other method.
There have been some receipts of $25 donations; if one of those was intended as a party-fee-plus, I don't have any communications that make that clear.
Yep, there should be a $25 donation from copebh@gmail.com or Brandon Copeland or Our Commonwealth. Those are three possible senders. It was $10 for the party fee payment and a $15 voluntary donation to the Treasury.
Quote from: Breneir Tzaracomprada on March 17, 2022, 05:13:19 PM
Quote from: Istefan Perþonest on March 17, 2022, 05:06:12 PM
Quote from: Breneir Tzaracomprada on March 17, 2022, 04:55:22 PM
OK, on official matters, can you confirm you have not received the payment for the Talossan National Congress? They are not listed in your initial post.
There have been three PayPal payments of $10 since January 28th that are matched to those three parties, and no $10 payments since then that are unmatched. I have not received anything in the mail, or email notification of a payment through some other method.
There have been some receipts of $25 donations; if one of those was intended as a party-fee-plus, I don't have any communications that make that clear.
Yep, there should be a $25 donation from copebh@gmail.com or Brandon Copeland or Our Commonwealth. Those are three possible senders. It was $10 for the party fee payment and a $15 voluntary donation to the Treasury.
Okay, that would be the TNC registration fee, then.
There aren't a lot of folks who have been citizens for a long time, consistently communicating, and who would be suitable for having a United States bank account. Maybe V, if he was willing? Istefan shouldn't have to do it if it's making him anxious.
As a note
@Istefan Perþonest you will be receiving $10 monthly from me as a recurring voluntary taxation. I wanted you to know in case you see it coming in and wonder what this is for.
Quote from: Breneir Tzaracomprada on March 17, 2022, 07:34:18 PM
As a note @Istefan Perþonest you will be receiving $10 monthly from me as a recurring voluntary taxation. I wanted you to know in case you see it coming in and wonder what this is for.
Just a heads up
@Istefan Perþonest, I have sent the monthly voluntary taxation payment I referenced yesterday. $10.
Quote from: Baron Alexandreu Davinescu on March 17, 2022, 06:13:47 PM
Maybe V, if he was willing? Istefan shouldn't have to do it if it's making him anxious.
I do not speak for V, but that is unlikely. He tends to avoid even the implication of an appearance of a probability that he is an agent in any capacity for Talossa, because otherwise his law license may be jeopardized.
That said, such a task satisfies a middle ground: I want to be involved, but have little time, but am very punctual and focused and reliable. If the Government wishes to tap me as the Bürgermeister, I am open to an interview.
Quote from: Açafat del Val on March 18, 2022, 10:21:51 AM
Quote from: Baron Alexandreu Davinescu on March 17, 2022, 06:13:47 PM
Maybe V, if he was willing? Istefan shouldn't have to do it if it's making him anxious.
I do not speak for V, but that is unlikely. He tends to avoid even the implication of an appearance of a probability that he is an agent in any capacity for Talossa, because otherwise his law license may be jeopardized.
That said, such a task satisfies a middle ground: I want to be involved, but have little time, but am very punctual and focused and reliable. If the Government wishes to tap me as the Bürgermeister, I am open to an interview.
@Istefan Perþonest, you have been in the position for years but do you recall your appointment process?
Quote from: Breneir Tzaracomprada on March 18, 2022, 10:38:32 AM
Quote from: Açafat del Val on March 18, 2022, 10:21:51 AM
Quote from: Baron Alexandreu Davinescu on March 17, 2022, 06:13:47 PM
Maybe V, if he was willing? Istefan shouldn't have to do it if it's making him anxious.
I do not speak for V, but that is unlikely. He tends to avoid even the implication of an appearance of a probability that he is an agent in any capacity for Talossa, because otherwise his law license may be jeopardized.
That said, such a task satisfies a middle ground: I want to be involved, but have little time, but am very punctual and focused and reliable. If the Government wishes to tap me as the Bürgermeister, I am open to an interview.
@Istefan Perþonest, you have been in the position for years but do you recall your appointment process?
The Burgermeister is appointed by the King on the recommendation of the Minister of Finance.
QuoteEl Lex C 3.2The other Officers of the Royal Civil Service are appointed by the King on the recommendation of the responsible Minister, and removed by the King on the recommendation of the responsible minister for professional misconduct, inability to perform their duties due to incapacitation or failure to perform their required duties. (52RZ4) (53RZ2)
Let's do an interview before making an appointment ::)
Taking custody of financial assets ought to make me a fiduciary, and that is an unenviable task that shouldn't be transferred on a whim.
Thank you, Mr. Secretary, but I was asking our current Burgermeister on his experience not the official procedures. Your response was helpful though.
Quote from: Breneir Tzaracomprada on March 18, 2022, 10:51:53 AM
Thank you, Mr. Secretary, but I was asking our current Burgermeister on his experience not the official procedures. Your response was helpful though.
You're welcome. I responded simply because I know that Istefan is busy in real life, and because the procedures may have changed since he was appointed.
Quote from: Breneir Tzaracomprada on March 18, 2022, 10:38:32 AM
@Istefan Perþonest, you have been in the position for years but do you recall your appointment process?
Oh, yes. It was a very simple "process". I was the Minister of Finance in the government of the day, we needed to appoint a new Burgermeister, I volunteered, the Sensechal recommended me to the King (since the appointment procedure in that era was through the Seneschal).
It was not exactly a textbook model of careful vetting, but it worked out well enough.
Quote from: Istefan Perþonest on March 18, 2022, 11:16:41 AM
Quote from: Breneir Tzaracomprada on March 18, 2022, 10:38:32 AM
@Istefan Perþonest, you have been in the position for years but do you recall your appointment process?
Oh, yes. It was a very simple "process". I was the Minister of Finance in the government of the day, we needed to appoint a new Burgermeister, I volunteered, the Sensechal recommended me to the King (since the appointment procedure in that era was through the Seneschal).
It was not exactly a textbook model of careful vetting, but it worked out well enough.
Thank you S:reu Perþonest
@Istefan Perþonest , I'd be willing to take over mailing out the coins and stamps. I'm within walking distance of my post office. (I just don't want to mess with PayPal or anything. Let you or somebody else handle the money.) (I'd even cover the postage.)
We will need the Government to act too but it appears we have at least a temporary replacement on stamps and money for Istefan. Thank you Iason Taiwos for agreeing to help.
So does something else need to happen with this? It doesn't seem like the Burgermeister can appoint deputies -- maybe a PD is in order to allow that, so Iason can be appointed one to assist? And then there's the question of whether that's enough --
@Istefan Perþonest , do you think this will suffice to ease your burden, or would you still prefer we give you a break and let someone else be the Burgermeister?
Yours is the most important job in Talossa along with Secretary of State, and you have done it well for many years.
The Burgermeister must be the most trusted and consistent person in Talossa able to do the job, and I have full confidence in our country's ability to come together to find a new one, though Istefan will never truly be 'replaced'.
I'm sure I suffer from anxiety to a very small extent, but I throw good vibes, love, and white light out to anyone who truly does suffer from that, depression, or other mental health issues.
GV
Quote from: Istefan Perþonest on March 17, 2022, 04:42:54 PM
1) The ICRC donation for Ukraine has been made, not that I communicated about it.
2) I am rather backlogged on sending out purchased stamps and coins, sorry
3) Received party fees so far for this election are from the FreeDems, RCT, and Independent Monarchist.
4) My snail address for anybody who needs to send a check/cash for a party fee is is 645 Moondale Drive, El Paso, TX 79912
5) It would, in fact, be a relief to me to pass off the Burgermeister and related stamp/coin job to someone else. I'm having anxiety issues every time I deal with it (thus lack of communication and backlogs), and medication is just not working like it should. So, if you guys line someone up, I'll ship the stamps and coins, send the PayPal password along, and transfer the Ally account balances. (The relevant email addresses should be redirectable to the new person by the website management.)
This is not a positive request to be replaced. I'm willing to muddle along. But I'm definitely going to be muddling through this anxiety stuff, so I'm not remotely going to object to being relieved of the responsibility.
Is anyone able to put their name forward for Burgermeister? I would potentially be interested if nobody puts their hand up.
I do realize I am only a new citizen but I am finding this whole thing to be very fascinating.
Please let me know if I'm getting too big for my boots.
Thanks very much for your enthusiasm, although I must say that anyone who finds financial administration "fascinating" is somewhat suspect :D
The Minister of Finance has, I believe, already offered the position to someone else - but if that falls through, we'll let you know and we can discuss things further.
Quote from: Miestră Schivă, UrN on March 23, 2022, 05:56:43 PM
Thanks very much for your enthusiasm, although I must say that anyone who finds financial administration "fascinating" is somewhat suspect :D [snipped]
As do I. :-)
If we could have cloned Isteban a thousand times over, he could have been Burgermeister forever.
Quote from: Miestră Schivă, UrN on March 23, 2022, 05:56:43 PM
Thanks very much for your enthusiasm, although I must say that anyone who finds financial administration "fascinating" is somewhat suspect :D
The Minister of Finance has, I believe, already offered the position to someone else - but if that falls through, we'll let you know and we can discuss things further.
I meant the whole Talossa thing.
I apologize.
Quote from: Caleb Frenibuerg on March 23, 2022, 06:08:15 PM
Quote from: Miestră Schivă, UrN on March 23, 2022, 05:56:43 PM
Thanks very much for your enthusiasm, although I must say that anyone who finds financial administration "fascinating" is somewhat suspect :D
The Minister of Finance has, I believe, already offered the position to someone else - but if that falls through, we'll let you know and we can discuss things further.
I meant the whole Talossa thing.
I apologize.
Dude, seriously, you don't need to apologize for wanting to do stuff. We need more people joining and willing to jump in right away, tbh. Hopefully you and I are the first of a new wave.
Quote from: Mic'haglh Autófil on March 23, 2022, 10:36:17 PM
Quote from: Caleb Frenibuerg on March 23, 2022, 06:08:15 PM
Quote from: Miestră Schivă, UrN on March 23, 2022, 05:56:43 PM
Thanks very much for your enthusiasm, although I must say that anyone who finds financial administration "fascinating" is somewhat suspect :D
The Minister of Finance has, I believe, already offered the position to someone else - but if that falls through, we'll let you know and we can discuss things further.
I meant the whole Talossa thing.
I apologize.
Dude, seriously, you don't need to apologize for wanting to do stuff. We need more people joining and willing to jump in right away, tbh. Hopefully you and I are the first of a new wave.
Jumping in with both feet is a Talossa tradition. I was Seneschal very early in my tenure. There is always work to do!
Quote from: Mic'haglh Autófil on March 23, 2022, 10:36:17 PM
Quote from: Caleb Frenibuerg on March 23, 2022, 06:08:15 PM
Quote from: Miestră Schivă, UrN on March 23, 2022, 05:56:43 PM
Thanks very much for your enthusiasm, although I must say that anyone who finds financial administration "fascinating" is somewhat suspect :D
The Minister of Finance has, I believe, already offered the position to someone else - but if that falls through, we'll let you know and we can discuss things further.
I meant the whole Talossa thing.
I apologize.
Hopefully you and I are the first of a new wave.
Amen to that. It has been heartening to see you both jump into revitalizing the nation.