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Thanks to everyone who attended the 20th Dunes Council meeting!

Attendance

• Dunes Council
  • Present: AnvilFrost, CadrienK, Darbooma, DrLolzworth, nmjk, Obsidious_D, vK_InFaMy
  • Absent (IRL): Mjfurman16
• Visiting Council
  • Drooleedo (Barrens 13)
  • gp603 (Barrens 13)
  • WesGutt (Barrens 13)

Agenda

1. Meeting introduction, guidelines
2. New Council
3. Judges
4. FMG Issues
5. Event: Super Ultra Mega Awesome (SUMA) Fun Day (Mar 28)
6. Event: Beaver Day (Apr 7)
7. Final Bridge Names, Name the River
8. Entrepreneur of the Week (Info / Business Catalogue)
9. Builder of the Week (Info)
10. Announcements
11. Welcoming new residents
12. Q&A

....Interruption before we even began!

The Full Murder Gang (FMG for short) interrupted the start of the meeting by announcing that they had a bomb just outside the embassy. During some tense negotiation it was agreed that criminal charges against one FMG member (see topic 4 below) would be dropped in order to prevent damage to people in the area and to the embassy. We are glad that no one sustained serious injuries during the exchange, but it was a very unsettling start to the meeting.

1. Meeting introduction, guidelines

Business as usual. Confirmed that the required numbers of Council and residents were present, so the meeting is legal and official.

2. New Council

This is the first Council meeting of the newly elected 4th Session of the 3rd Cycle of Dunian Councils! We offer our great thanks to the departing member of the 3rd Session Council, WesGutt, and welcome the newly formed Council:

• nmjk, Council Chair
• CadrienK, Vice Chair
• Obsidious_D, Master of Diplomacy
• DrLolzworth, Master of Events
• AnvilFrost, General Council
• Darbooma, General Council
• Mjfurman16, General Council
• vK_InFaMy, General Council

We're pleased to have the opportunity to represent all of you!

3. Judges

During the new Council's first work meeting during the week, it was agreed that the first round of judges will continue their terms, since they were really only in place for 1 or 2 weeks. That means that the judges in the Dunes remain: Darbooma (also Council), MrIMineHard, and Greco.

Q: Where should people put court requests, such as for a civil lawsuit?
A: For civil (non-criminal) trials, have your lawyer contact one of the judges to find out availability for the trial.

4. FMG Issues

The Full Murder Gang has recently been instigating some hostile forays into the Dunes (and Barrens), including the bombing attempt at the beginning of the meeting, and on Friday night three members attacked a resident of the Dunes, inflicting multiple stab wounds. Fortunately the victim survived. Unofficial statements were taken that same evening, and we hope to see charges laid and a trial in the near future. It does seem that some of the FMG members, and perhaps the group as a whole, holds some ire toward the Dunes, so please be aware of who's around in the Dunes, and be safe!

5. Event: Super Ultra Mega Awesome (SUMA) Fun Day (Mar 28)

The Community Event Planning Committee (CEPC) has announced the Super Ultra Mega Awesome Fun Day. The Dunes has been invited to create an event in the Dunes that will draw people to our district during the fun on March 28. The Barrens is also planning to participate, and our two districts may end up collaborating on multiple events. If you're interested in participating with ideas, or your plot, or food/drinks, etc., contact DrLolzworth!

6. Event: Beaver Day (Apr 7)

Obsidious_D, beaver extraordinaire, has decided to hold an event dedicated to the love of beavers, and therefore announces Beaver Day! On April 7 there will be events and fun times for everyone (beaver and non-beaver alike!) including things like Best Beaver Costume Contest, Swimming Contest, and other beaver-themed events. (Top hats worn by attendees are discouraged unless they're certified non-beaver, which is very rare.)

7. Final Bridge Names, Name the River

Last week we took a poll of what Dunians and Barreners wanted to name the bridges, and we're pleased to announce the names of the six bridges that connect our two districts! Starting at the north (on the map) and working clockwise, the names are:

• MoonWell Pass
• Portal Bridge
• Beaver Crossing
• Phoenix Bridge
• Stanley Bridge
• Sunset Pass

Thanks to everyone who suggested names and/or voted!

We're also naming the river! Make sure to suggest and vote on names for the river that encircles the Dunes and winds its way through the Barrens. The contest is open to everyone! We'll probably have to discuss the top suggestions with the Grove, since the river goes through their district on its way to the Lake, but we do want your best input at this early stage.

8. Entrepreneur of the Week

This week's Entrepreneur of the Week is HoneyBunnsG420, owner of the LavaSide Bar and Grill, in Southwest Orange 2, at x:400, z:580. They also win a 7 gold bar award! Make sure to stop by for a tasty meal with the soothing ambience of lava.

Want to know how you can be eligible for Entrepreneur of the Week?

• Information about Entrepreneur of the Week
• Dunes Business Catalogue

Due to very few new businesses being listed in the Business Catalogue, Entrepreneur of the Week will only be included in future Council Meetings if new businesses are listed in the catalogue.

9. Builder of the Week

This week's Builder of the Week is Brayden1207, owner of the Archway Address at East Purple 4, at x:490, z:580. He also wins a 5 gold bar award! Make sure to stop by and check out the build!

Want to know more about Builder of the Week? Information here!

10. Announcements

• Darbooma: As many may be aware, Darbooma's plot has been in a state of perpetual construction. Due to an influx of creativity, he is pleased to announce a new weekly award: Dunian of the Week! Each week he will pick one outstanding member of the community that shows great character in terms of courtesy, good RP, and generally being a nice person. The winner of the award will have a statue built of them on his plot at West Purple 1, at x:440, z:540. This will start in the coming week, so remember to keep being awesome!

• DrLolzworth: The new headquarters for the Dunes Task Force has been built at West Red 3, at x:430, z:530, including a few small jail cells for criminals to cool off in.

• Drooleedo: The Barrens DTF headquarters has also been built! Check it out south of the lava river, at Southwest 12d, at x:430, z:785.

• cocacolaman7690: The swimsuit contest is set to begin right after the meeting, just across the lava river! (It was great fun, and congrats to Lady_Kari for her win!)

11. Welcoming new/returning residents

Council welcomes new residents each week! We'll do our very best to include every new Dunian resident at each meeting. If you see these folks around, make sure to welcome them!

• Tha_Mystery_Man (West Orange 1)
• TheDatik (West Orange 3)
• Antiopa (North Yellow 4)
• MegaError101 (Southwest Orange 1)
• Janderani (North Yellow 3)

12. Q&A

Alas, due to early interruptions and the swimsuit contest immediately following the meeting, there was no time for Q&A this week. Bring your questions next week!

Questions? Corrections?

Please let me know! And watch for the meeting/agenda post for next week's meeting, coming soon.