Dragonlord767 wrote:

Do I offer to make a new thread or something? Or do I wait to see if another person nominates themselves? WHAT DO I DO THIS IS CONFUSING

You're already on the list - @LotusLavender's just going to have a think and make a decision.

OK, calmed down.

LotusLavender wrote:

Hi SPA. I feel like I haven’t been putting enough time into SPA and, basically, am failing at leading it. So I’d like to hand it to someone with more time for SPA. You have two weeks to put your name down on this thread if you would like to take over (details will follow after that point). As it is a very big job, I suggest two Scratchers teaming up and taking different aspects each.

Candidates (so far)
- FollowCherryBlossom (currently deputy)
- dragonlord767

Other jobs to volunteer for:
Justice Department Head: sti-Scratch (open)

this was posted on the 23 of January, 2019.
I will update this unless @LotusLavender disagrees.
So
Candidates:
@FollowCerryBlossom (currently deputy),
@Dragonlord767

PurpleRabbit07 wrote:

Hello!
I am @PurpleRabbit07, an ex-shop owner who was in the SPA. I have begun to make a currency system, called Scratch Plus which designed to overcome issues some of the lesser-planned currencies used with logical security systems. All the shops need to be registered through an organisation, so that they can be acknowledged for any behavioural issues which could lead to fraud. Would you be willing to participate in this scheme?

Go to S+ ☺ →

Please let me know asap.

Thanks!
@PurpleRabbit

I do not know if we will use this, however thank you for the offer.

XCat wrote:

Dragonlord767 wrote:

Do I offer to make a new thread or something? Or do I wait to see if another person nominates themselves? WHAT DO I DO THIS IS CONFUSING

You're already on the list - @LotusLavender's just going to have a think and make a decision.

I know, I am waiting for the deadline to see if anyone wants to do it as well.
I also re-posted the thingo.

Right, both candidates need to write a speech and answer any questions given. After that, we’ll vote.

LotusLavender wrote:

Right, both candidates need to write a speech and answer any questions given. After that, we’ll vote.

What form should my speech be in?

Dragonlord767 wrote:

LotusLavender wrote:

Right, both candidates need to write a speech and answer any questions given. After that, we’ll vote.

What form should my speech be in?

Forum post.

Dragonlord767 wrote:

OK, calmed down.

LotusLavender wrote:

Hi SPA. I feel like I haven’t been putting enough time into SPA and, basically, am failing at leading it. So I’d like to hand it to someone with more time for SPA. You have two weeks to put your name down on this thread if you would like to take over (details will follow after that point). As it is a very big job, I suggest two Scratchers teaming up and taking different aspects each.

Candidates (so far)
- FollowCherryBlossom (currently deputy)
- dragonlord767

Other jobs to volunteer for:
Justice Department Head: sti-Scratch (open)

this was posted on the 23 of January, 2019.
I will update this unless @LotusLavender disagrees.
So
Candidates:
@FollowCerryBlossom (currently deputy),
@Dragonlord767

Can I run to be president?

LotusLavender wrote:

Dragonlord767 wrote:

LotusLavender wrote:

Right, both candidates need to write a speech and answer any questions given. After that, we’ll vote.

What form should my speech be in?

Forum post.

No probs.

Panda_Gamer1212 wrote:

Dragonlord767 wrote:

OK, calmed down.

LotusLavender wrote:

Hi SPA. I feel like I haven’t been putting enough time into SPA and, basically, am failing at leading it. So I’d like to hand it to someone with more time for SPA. You have two weeks to put your name down on this thread if you would like to take over (details will follow after that point). As it is a very big job, I suggest two Scratchers teaming up and taking different aspects each.

Candidates (so far)
- FollowCherryBlossom (currently deputy)
- dragonlord767

Other jobs to volunteer for:
Justice Department Head: sti-Scratch (open)

this was posted on the 23 of January, 2019.
I will update this unless @LotusLavender disagrees.
So
Candidates:
@FollowCerryBlossom (currently deputy),
@Dragonlord767

Can I run to be president?

It’s owner.

sti_scratch wrote:

LotusLavender wrote:

Hi SPA. I feel like I haven’t been putting enough time into SPA and, basically, am failing at leading it. So I’d like to hand it to someone with more time for SPA. You have two weeks to put your name down on this thread if you would like to take over (details will follow after that point). As it is a very big job, I suggest two Scratchers teaming up and taking different aspects each.

Candidates (so far)
- FollowCherryBlossom (currently deputy)

Other jobs to volunteer for:
Justice Department Head: sti-Scratch (open)

Meh, Justice Dept isn't a good match for me. Withdrawing.
P.S. I don't think Cherry is up the job; she hasn't really shown an inclination to improve the SPA and hasn't bothered to list what could be improved in the SPA. Without potential for improvement, there can be no improvement.

I'm busy at the moment btw

(((Finn the [Evil Kumquat Protector v]::#B22222)::#ffb6c1)::#9370DB)

Speech: Hi I'm Cherry and I would do my best that everyone in this association has the best experience here and that it is active again. I feel that I would need to change some of the laws and have a few votes. I think I'd do well at the shop because I am on scratch for at least 2 hours a day, if not more and I am really active. I am also organised and arrange everything neatly so everything stands out and is welcoming and people can read what it is and want to apply with their shop. I am also happy and kind and I will do my best to help out all scratcher if they need and answer all their questions. I will remain active and keep this shop active.

~Cherry

(((Finn the [Evil Kumquat Protector v]::#B22222)::#ffb6c1)::#9370DB)

Panda_Gamer1212 wrote:

Dragonlord767 wrote:

OK, calmed down.

LotusLavender wrote:

Hi SPA. I feel like I haven’t been putting enough time into SPA and, basically, am failing at leading it. So I’d like to hand it to someone with more time for SPA. You have two weeks to put your name down on this thread if you would like to take over (details will follow after that point). As it is a very big job, I suggest two Scratchers teaming up and taking different aspects each.

Candidates (so far)
- FollowCherryBlossom (currently deputy)
- dragonlord767

Other jobs to volunteer for:
Justice Department Head: sti-Scratch (open)

this was posted on the 23 of January, 2019.
I will update this unless @LotusLavender disagrees.
So
Candidates:
@FollowCerryBlossom (currently deputy),
@Dragonlord767

Can I run to be president?

Can I?

LotusLavender wrote:

Panda_Gamer1212 wrote:

Dragonlord767 wrote:

OK, calmed down.

LotusLavender wrote:

Hi SPA. I feel like I haven’t been putting enough time into SPA and, basically, am failing at leading it. So I’d like to hand it to someone with more time for SPA. You have two weeks to put your name down on this thread if you would like to take over (details will follow after that point). As it is a very big job, I suggest two Scratchers teaming up and taking different aspects each.

Candidates (so far)
- FollowCherryBlossom (currently deputy)
- dragonlord767

Other jobs to volunteer for:
Justice Department Head: sti-Scratch (open)

this was posted on the 23 of January, 2019.
I will update this unless @LotusLavender disagrees.
So
Candidates:
@FollowCerryBlossom (currently deputy),
@Dragonlord767

Can I run to be president?

It’s owner.

Ok then owner

Hi there everyone, this is @Dragonlord767. I am running for owner of the SPA.
Qualifications I own the DSA and the SIF, giving me experience in running shops and organisations.
My Plans For the SPA I aim to help the SPA in the future by ensuring we stay active, tweaking some rules, and generally taking care of the thread.
Why Me When applying for a shop, I always put activity 10, and it is no joke. I can hardly do anything BUT scratch. I really want to help the SPA, and it would be great if I could.
If you have any questions, feel free to ask.

Panda_Gamer1212 Is running as well!

Dragonlord767 wrote:

Hi there everyone, this is @Dragonlord767. I am running for owner of the SPA.
Qualifications I own the DSA and the SIF, giving me experience in running shops and organisations.
My Plans For the SPA I aim to help the SPA in the future by ensuring we stay active, tweaking some rules, and generally taking care of the thread.
Why Me When applying for a shop, I always put activity 10, and it is no joke. I can hardly do anything BUT scratch. I really want to help the SPA, and it would be great if I could.
If you have any questions, feel free to ask.

FollowCherryBlossom wrote:

Speech: Hi I'm Cherry and I would do my best that everyone in this association has the best experience here and that it is active again. I feel that I would need to change some of the laws and have a few votes. I think I'd do well at the shop because I am on scratch for at least 2 hours a day, if not more and I am really active. I am also organised and arrange everything neatly so everything stands out and is welcoming and people can read what it is and want to apply with their shop. I am also happy and kind and I will do my best to help out all scratcher if they need and answer all their questions. I will remain active and keep this shop active. I own 2 shops, 1 is bigger than the sun and the other is opal stores.

~Cherry

Panda_Gamer1212 wrote:

Panda_Gamer1212 wrote:

I'm @Panda_Gamer1212 or you can call me Panda. I'm running to be president of SPA!!
Why You Should Chose Me: I'm very active and I have a creative mind. (that's what my teachers say) I want to help every shop that's in need or just to get noticed!
What I'll Keep:

• NSNP (New Shop Nurturing Program)
  

• All the Rules
  

What I'll Remove:

• Inactive Shops (I'm going to put an activity check in the new thread and if shops don't respond they will be remove. It's a big activity check)
  

• The Banners
  

Things I'm Going To Add:

• New Banner
  

• Probably More Rules
  

• Updated Partner List
  

Other: I'm the owner of Animal Gaming and ~ Elemental Shop ~!

XCat wrote:

Speech

Hello there! I'm Cat

I'm running to be owner of the SPA and contribute in all ways possible to this organisation that has helped many shops grow in ways that would have seemed impossible to achieve otherwise. The SPA has changed many shops for the better, and I would like to help many more.

I have been on the Requests forums for over two years. I first entered the Requests forum in December 2016 when I joined The Five-Star Scratch Shop as a voice acting working. Despite having very little orders in my department, I decided that I thoroughly enjoyed shops. When the shop closed in 2017, I dabbled in a couple of other shops before taking a massive jump: starting my own shop.

Cat's Fiction Shop was opened in October 2017, much to my delight. However, it wasn't very successful, and after only two orders, closed in April 2018.

In March 2018 I had become President of SPA, and I decided after Cat's Fiction Shop closed that I might spend more time on the SPA and take a break before creating another shop.

However, I only resisted the lure of another shop for a week or two, and The Writers Corp., this time part of the SPA's NSNP (New Shop Nurturing Program), opened later that month. I'm proud to say that it has received more than two orders and is still open today.

I still remember the day that I decided to sign Cat's Fiction Shop up to something called a “Shop Partnership Association”. Putting my original doubts aside, I clicked on the link and discovered the organisation that I'd still be with in a year's time. I remember how amazed I was at discovering this gem of a thread, and I want every person who stumbles across the link to the SPA to feel this way.

My vision for the SPA is a place where shops are supported and empowered, and shop owners can meet future employees. I also want it to be a place that is a blissful constant when Scratchers are going through hard times in life.

I plan to expand and publicise the NSNP. The NSNP is a great way for Scratchers to kick-start their shop-owning career with a lot of assistance. I also want to create comprehensive strategies to revitalise dying shops, something I badly needed if I was to keep Cat's Fiction Shop running. And I also want employees and shop owners to be able to meet at the SPA, forming long-running partnerships that will be beneficial to either party.

I also plan to hold monthly representative meetings with the the rep(s) from each SPA shop, plus Scratchers in positions at the SPA. These will allow the SPA to learn about what shops need and want, so we are able to assist them better.

Now, lots of these things sound like something far from achievable with the SPA as diminished as it is. To keep the SPA going through these tough times, I plan to create a “lightweight” leadership team and create a new advertising campaign to get the SPA on the books again.

Finally, I would like to say how grateful I am to be able to help the SPA in the role of President. It has been a truly amazing and empowering experience that has matured me and helped me to grow as a person. Thankyou to every person in the SPA - from each and every worker to @hellounicorns2 and @LotusLavender for giving me this opportunity. Scratch on!

~ Cat

wait can I add this onto my speech: I own 2 shops, 1 is bigger than the sun and the other is opal stores

(((Finn the [Evil Kumquat Protector v]::#B22222)::#ffb6c1)::#9370DB)

Lola, I know I'm a little late but could I please run for SPA owner? Thanks

hi - resigning - I feel like I'm not doing anything…

clove- wrote:

hi - resigning - I feel like I'm not doing anything…

Okay

Speech

Hello there! I'm Cat

I'm running to be owner of the SPA and contribute in all ways possible to this organisation that has helped many shops grow in ways that would have seemed impossible to achieve otherwise. The SPA has changed many shops for the better, and I would like to help many more.

I have been on the Requests forums for over two years. I first entered the Requests forum in December 2016 when I joined The Five-Star Scratch Shop as a voice acting working. Despite having very little orders in my department, I decided that I thoroughly enjoyed shops. When the shop closed in 2017, I dabbled in a couple of other shops before taking a massive jump: starting my own shop.

Cat's Fiction Shop was opened in October 2017, much to my delight. However, it wasn't very successful, and after only two orders, closed in April 2018.

In March 2018 I had become President of SPA, and I decided after Cat's Fiction Shop closed that I might spend more time on the SPA and take a break before creating another shop.

However, I only resisted the lure of another shop for a week or two, and The Writers Corp., this time part of the SPA's NSNP (New Shop Nurturing Program), opened later that month. I'm proud to say that it has received more than two orders and is still open today.

I still remember the day that I decided to sign Cat's Fiction Shop up to something called a “Shop Partnership Association”. Putting my original doubts aside, I clicked on the link and discovered the organisation that I'd still be with in a year's time. I remember how amazed I was at discovering this gem of a thread, and I want every person who stumbles across the link to the SPA to feel this way.

My vision for the SPA is a place where shops are supported and empowered, and shop owners can meet future employees. I also want it to be a place that is a blissful constant when Scratchers are going through hard times in life.

I plan to expand and publicise the NSNP. The NSNP is a great way for Scratchers to kick-start their shop-owning career with a lot of assistance. I also want to create comprehensive strategies to revitalise dying shops, something I badly needed if I was to keep Cat's Fiction Shop running. And I also want employees and shop owners to be able to meet at the SPA, forming long-running partnerships that will be beneficial to either party.

I also plan to hold monthly representative meetings with the the rep(s) from each SPA shop, plus Scratchers in positions at the SPA. These will allow the SPA to learn about what shops need and want, so we are able to assist them better.

Now, lots of these things sound like something far from achievable with the SPA as diminished as it is. To keep the SPA going through these tough times, I plan to create a “lightweight” leadership team and create a new advertising campaign to get the SPA on the books again.

Finally, I would like to say how grateful I am to be able to help the SPA in the role of President. It has been a truly amazing and empowering experience that has matured me and helped me to grow as a person. Thankyou to every person in the SPA - from each and every worker to @hellounicorns2 and @LotusLavender for giving me this opportunity. Scratch on!

~ Cat