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Welcome, welcome, to the first post of the BlogClan Elections: 2023 Edition!
First off, we have to of course thank our amazing Deputy, Medicine Cat ( 😉 ), and Medicine Cat Apprentice for their absolute amazingness these past two years. Cheetahspark and Viperfrost, thank you from all of us. You both have filled your positions beautifully and embody what BlogClan is all about – kindness, respect, and acceptance. We couldn’t be more thankful for you and you are absolutely wonderful people. ❤️
I will be giving a big sappy speech later in the elections, but from me to all of you, thank you so much for giving me the opportunity to be your Medicine Cat these past two years. I cannot overstate how grateful I am for each and every one of you for showing me what it truly means to be a Blogclanner by exhibiting the traits I listed above each and every day.
Now, shall we get started?
What are the Medicine Cat and Deputy Positions?
Medicine Cat
The Medicine Cat is a friendly ambassador to this community.
- They welcome the newest members of BlogClan and play an active role on the New Members page.
- They keep the community content, making sure every member of the site feels happy and involved.
- They act as a go-between with BlogTeam and BlogClan, being one of the most useful points of contact between these two parts of the community.
- They will choose a Medicine Cat Apprentice that they believe best fits the role.
The Medicine Cat Apprentice is not a role you can run for in these Elections. It is solely up to the winning candidate to decide their apprentice.
Deputy
The Deputy is a friendly, welcoming role model to this community.
- They welcome the newest members of BlogClan and play an active role on the New Members page.
- They help out members with any problems or difficulties around the blog.
- They are generally a friendly person anyone can approach for help and guidance. They are a role model for BlogClanners.
Rules for Running
BlogTeam has made the decision that moderators will no longer be in the running for Medicine Cat or Deputy as past elections have shown that the tallied votes often skewed in favor of any moderator(s) running, as BlogClanners tended to include a moderator as one of their votes. Our belief is that all BlogClanners should have an equal opportunity to succeed in being elected for these positions. 🙂
Like running for Senior Warrior, there are rules and requirements for running for Medicine Cat and Deputy!
- Candidates have been active on the Blog for at least 1 (one) year.
- Candidates must have commented at least once in the past month.
- Candidates can only run for 1 (one) of the two positions.
- Candidates cannot be a moderator at the time of running.
What are the Elections?
During these next two weeks, we will be looking for candidates to fill these roles. Ultimately, it is up to BlogClanners to elect them and we trust you to pick who you think is most suited for the role.
We will hold an application process. During this time, members that meet the requirements will be able to apply to one of these two roles.
After initial applications, we will then hold hustings for candidates. In these hustings, candidates will provide speeches and answer questions to showcase why they believe they will best fill their chosen role.
Next, we will begin the first round of voting. Members who have been BlogClan for at least one month will get up to three votes for any of the candidates, though they do not need to use all three. The top three candidates with the most votes after this period will then move on to the second and final voting round.
In the last voting round, members who have been on BlogClan for at least one month will get one vote for the candidate of their choice. Choose wisely!
The Elections are supposed to be fun and encouraging, not a popularity contest. Please keep it that way and encourage every candidate! If you are not the winning candidate, that does not mean you don’t fill the role or contribute to BlogClan in unique and amazing ways. From your comments to your creative contributions, everyone makes BlogClan a better place by being here and we appreciate each and every one of you. 🙂
What are Hustings?
Hust•ings: (hŭs′tĭngz)pl.n.(used with a sing. or pl. verb)
1. A place where political campaign speeches are made.
2. The activities involved in political campaigning: a veteran of the hustings.
Each day we will publish a post giving a group of candidates the chance to give speeches, answer questions, and explain why they want this position. Please engage in as many posts as you can! Ask questions pertaining to what you think is most important for the role.
Schedule
Date | Event |
July 1st | Introduction + Applications Open |
July 2nd | Hustings, Day 1 |
July 3rd | Hustings, Day 2 |
July 4th | Applications Close + Hustings, Day 3 |
July 5th | Hustings, Day 4 |
July 6th | Election Break |
July 7th | First Round of Voting Begins |
July 8th | Election Commentary, Part 1 |
July 9th | First Round of Voting Ends |
July 10th | Final Round of Voting Begins |
July 11th | Election Commentary, Part 2 |
July 12th | Final Round of Voting Ends |
July 13th | Election Wrap-Up |
July 14th | Announcement of BlogClan’s New Medicine Cat + Deputy |
Applications
If you have any questions, please ask below! Good luck to everyone! 😀
FIIIIIIIRST
Good luck to everyone else running! <3
Gl shades!!
Good luck Shadey!!
To think that the first comment also became deputy :0
Coooll! Good luck everyone!
edit: speedy osprue :00
ELECTION HYPE!
Ty and ily Vip, Goldi and Cheetoburrito, you’ve all been amazing ambassadors to the community. And good luck to all of the awesome people running! I wish I could vote for you all <3
Oh just so you know mods, on the deputy form, it says “please fill this out if you’re running for Medicine Cat” not deputy 🙂
Fixed! Thanks for letting us know. 🙂
About the Hustings – will the speeches be in the comments or on the page itself? And if it’s on the page, when/where would we have to submit them?
The speeches are in the post. Your speech would be submitted in the form under ‘Why do you want this position?’. 🙂
I have a question! 🙂
If you are running for deputy/med cat, are you allowed to vote for other people or not? Because I think i want to vote for Shadey but idk if I can because I’m also running for deputy.
Thanks! Sorry if it’s a stupid question or if it’s already been answered above, I don’t have time to read it all right now.
You are allowed to vote for both other people and yourself if you wish to do so. In the second round, you will only be able to choose one for each position, though. 🙂
REALLY?? YAYYYYY I CAN STILL VOTE FOR SILV!!!!
GOOD LUCK TO EVERYONE RUNNING FOR DEPUTY OR MED CAT!! You are all amazing and I wish I could vote for all of you <3333333
Best of luck!!
Oh and Vipvip, Goldi and Cheeto, thanks for being so incredible, we all love and appreciate you guys <3
Wow, this looks so exciting! I can’t run yet sadly, but anyways good luck to all of the candidates!
Good luck everyone!!!
This is gonna be so exciting! Good luck to all of you <3
Also, can an apprentice run for MC or deputy? Is it warriors exclusively?
Anyone of any rank can run as long as they meet the requirements!
Good luck everyone who’s running for deputy/med cat!! 😀
I really really want to be med cat app, but it’s impossible for me, so yeah
aw i wish i could be med cat..
i have only been active for 6 moths