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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! 😀
can i help with posters? i could draw like 5
Yes, you can help out with posters! We may not need that many as a lot of people are volunteering but you can definitely make one or two! 🙂 Is there a way I can contact you outside of the blog or would you rather use a secret page?
Hi, Goldi! I replied to you in my secret page about the poster!
I replied! 🙂
I have a hypothetical question
So let’s say that some BlogClanner named Bushfern 😛 were to be elected as medicine cat
Would they be allowed to run during the following elections and get re-elected?
Yes, Jayfrost was deputy for two terms (2015-2019), and Embix, deputy from 2019-2021, ran again for 2021-2023
Alr!
Hi there! Since I am not able to run for any of them do you mind if I help out on the posters or anything else?
Unfortunately, barring submissions later today, all the election posters are covered unless an artist drops out last minute. Usually when that does happen it’s a bit difficult to communicate in time. If you’d still like to take one on later today as I’m sure there will be last minute submissions, would you prefer a form of contact outside of the blog or communicating on a secret page? It is totally fine if you would prefer not to, I don’t want to put unnecessary stress on our artists with time limits and the like. 🙂
I would love to! You can email me.
Good luck everyone!!!!!!!!!!!! I would like to draw a poster! I could do one by July 5th and I would like to use the gmail attached to my name.
I have sent an email. 🙂
Is today an election break?
Nope, the posts are up now! They were just a bit delayed as I had to do a last minute poster. 🙂
You wouldn’t be able to tell! Your art is amazing
Thank you! 😀
Is it possible to change my election poster form? I forgot something:p
I can’t promise that it will be changed since I already sent the information over to your artist, but I can let them know. What change do you need made?
Thanks! I forgot to add that I wear a sky-blue bandana, so it’s a small detail 🙂
Alright! Will pass that on. 🙂
Thanks!
Of course 🙂
Hi! Can I possibly help with the posters? If given the task, I could probably finish one by today. 🙂
I apologize, I didn’t see this before hustings ended. Thank you for your offer. 🙂
Exciting!
yes
Hello! I would love to run, but i haven’t been on for a year:,)
There’s next elections 😀
is it too late to run lol
GAH WOW IVE MISSED SO MUCH
Edit: holey moley it closes in two hours i must hurry 🫡
hello, so if someone got the medicine cat role, how do they choose the med cat apprentice? is it through emails?
The medicine cat apprentice is generally someone the medicine cat feels represents the nature of the medicine cat position – welcoming, kind, helpful, etc. I chose Viperfrost not only because they had been another candidate, but because she is without a doubt one of the kindest, comforting, and welcoming people I’ve ever met and I truly believe that she represents not only the medicine cat apprentice role but the medicine cat role. The decision is not made through emails, although it is expected that the chosen candidate communicates with their MCA to confirm the apprenticeship. 😛
oh i think i was asking how we let you know who we choose 😛
sorry for any confusion
Ohhh, you just comment 😛
Can someone running for medicine cat or deputy be chosen for medicine apprentice? (Assuming they don’t get the role they ran for)
Yes 🙂