Leader Meeting 8-8-2010 2pm EST (revised time)

Good morning,
Please note I am the current GL of AoL while Akroma focuses on his studies, he once again gave me the keys to the castle so to speak

As such I would like to see the Alliance doing more together as it appears from my perspective that at least during the Evenings when I'm online, there isn't a whole lot of Alliance socialization, partying-up, and such going on. It's rather creepy quiet and has bothered me as an Officer because yes Guild-Partying is of importance BUT also venturing out with your Allies is equally important I believe because it gives more options of things to do, people to talk to, and fun to be had. Unfortunately I'm at work during the daytime when our International Guilds are online, how is it then? Very active alliance-wide or sort of on the quiet side? Would each of you be willing to encourage both Officers and Members to branch out more into the Alliance, from simple greetings/goodbyes to joining in parties to even forming up adventure parties?

Also, what are YOUR thoughts on the current state of the Alliance? What can we be doing that we're not? What needs to be fixed? And what is good?

*grins*
Looking forward to partying up with you all!
- Kiera

ADDED: How would ya'll feel about a Guild Leader and Officers meeting this weekend just to bounce ideas off each other and come up with some things we can do for fun? Also there are some Officers that I've heard have no clue who their fellow officers are and I think that sad so anyway let me know if this is doable for most of you and your peeps, am thinking what about Sunday 8-Aug at 12pm est?

Congrats Kiera on your promotion. And as of this moment, I should be able to make the noon meeting on Sunday. If anything changes, I'll let you know.

Hiya Kiera gz on gl promo. 12pm est may be a problem since I work midnights through the weekend and go to bed at 8:30am and usually dont get up till 1:30- 2pm . that being said I'd very much like a meeting it sounds like a good idea:)

2pm EST be a better fit I'm wondering?

should be for me . I sent you a more in depth message.

Gratz Yea i have been busy myself lately but sunday should be fine, i look forwards to seeing you all.

Unless something drastic happens I will be able to make the meeting on sunday xD

Once I work out the difference between EST and GMT I'll be fine to make the meeting

Meeting Notes from Today's Meeting to catch all who were unable to attend up to speed.
Here: Kiera, Akroma briefly, Dam-RAiD, Deadly-BoD, Dalimar-RLR, Carseus-iE
Topics covered-
- Ally Leaders will be meeting once a week on Sunday's 2pm EST (new york time) and beginning immediately (so the next is 15-Aug) even if it's brief just to touch base with each other, find out how our plan to make things more lively, fun, and active for all is working out. Once all GL's feel the Ally is where it should be, this naturally can be reduced down.
- Agreement on zero tolerance for not respecting when asked to stop in ally-chat. It will be up to each Guild to monitor their people and reinforce this, meaning Officers and GL's need to step in. Most Guilds present seem to have the one-chance policy to stop, and if they don't then they are kicked. If this cannot be done, then the Guild will be removed until the person has either been kicked once an Officer or GL gets on or they agree to hush when asked. Getting people upset is simply not cool as this is a game we all put time into seeking fun. (lol I work 8+ a day and last thing I want to do is see such nonsense going on without having a stop put to it)
- Guild Leader party-up regularly, as Dam pointed out the more the GL's do things together then it will trickle down to Officers and Members partying up more as well.... there by reducing the "this ally sucks" feeling.
- UW speedclears was brought up and if there are people in the Ally that are willing to teach others so that MORE groups can go, same with DoA. Guilds have people hungry for both, but not enough knowledge to go around.
- Activity. Even though it's currently holiday for most, there simply needs to be MORE people regardless of their title in each Guild, willing to step up and participate more. Whether it's answering a call for help in Ally-Chat to forming up an adventure to be had.
- Forum, vent and ally-chat. All three contribute to feeling like belonging and it is strongly encouraged that all Guilds keep on reminding their people they exist and to use. For vent even without a mic but can listen as many currently do shouldnt be a problem, same with forum because that's where a lot of information, parties, and just sillyness to break up the days goes. Ally-chat provides connection to the other Guilds and a sense of community.
- Hanging out in Locked Channels on vent. Agreement to encourage all to be in the open channels as much as possible. Of course when doing something that requires focus or if your Guild is having a meeting, that's one thing, but to continually be locked away from the rest using vent, that's anti-social and not an effective use of a communication tool.
- Deadly suggested having Inter-Ally PvP with all interested coming to a GH, splitting into two teams by two Captains picking people, and going to fight, excellent idea as there are many through the Alliance interested in getting more into the PvP side *grins* plus a friendly battle between allies is always interesting. With Deadly's work schedule, looking for someone to pick this up and run with it.

Think that's everything, at least all I wrote down from both the team-chat and vent, please add if I missed anything!

Heya
Sorry i didn't make it to the meeting. i logged in 40 mins too late. Had a really busy weekend and had to walk the dog and didn't see the time.

Just had a look through the meeting topics and at first glance i agree with everything said. So gl meets willl be 7pm gmt on sundays then yea? sounds good to me. Plz all feel free to give me a shout in game concerning any matter, i have not been able to be as organised as usual of late.

Since I'm HORRIBLE lol with time conversions I went here
http://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/
and 2pm EST New York Time per that site comes out to be
7pm London
8pm Amsterdam & Brussels
9pm Helsinki
Cheers!

i appologise i couldnt join the meeting, i wont explain why, this topic isnt for what i have to say. but i will post a topic about it in a min so u all know what's going on

EDIT:
but i will do my best to join the next meeting (aug 15. i believe?) but in case i wont be able to come, would u mind if Bokje comes instead of me? i have him on xfire so he can keep me informed about what's going on. becouse atm, i dont even have GW installed on my PC