Community Matters

Day 1,326, 13:07 • Published in Ireland Ireland • by The Irish Community
Working Together

Anthony Colby and James Keiller here, letting you all know that The Ministry of Community is open for business with a busy month ahead. We have both served eIreland in various ways over a long time. We have seen many ups and downs, civil strife, wipes, economic uncertainty. But one thing is certain. Never in eIreland’s history has a strong cohesive eIrish Community been so vital to our future prospects. Together we will work to make The Irish Community a place of fun and friendship as well as a hive of resistance against our enemies.

We call on you also to do your bit and support the initiatives of the MoC. Please take part in the many and varied activities we plan to run this month. We send this out not just to eIrish Citizens past and present, but also to our many friends across the New World.

As incoming Co-Ministers, we are lucky to follow in the footsteps of DerBrad, who raised the profile of the MoC to new heights during his tenure. As part of his handover, DerBrad produced a comprehensive briefing document which will allow us to build on his tireless work and not have to re-invent the wheel, as so often happens. His recent stand on the principle that funds raised by the Community should stay in the Community may well be his lasting legacy. That and the gold plated bathroom fittings he had fitted in MoC House. We are pleased to announce that DerBrad has agreed to stay on in a support capacity. Well, someone has to keep those taps nice and shiny.



The eIreland Community Awards

Controversial in May, passed over in June, the eIreland Community Awards, your opportunity to celebrate our movers and shakers is back. Please PM your nominations to The Irish Community Org. And do try to make a nomination in each category. Nominations forwarded in the comments below will not count. A shortlist in each category will be published on Day 1330


Most Trusted Politician

Who of the current or recent TDs/Ministers etc. stands out to you as having fulfilled their campaign promises? Who's been honest and upfront? Who's served eIreland before themselves?

Most Acclaimed Publisher

Whose articles do you never fail to read? Who keeps you informed or entertained, who gets you thinking or explains things you might not have understood nice and clearly? Maybe they do all of the above.

Article of the Month

Which article did you enjoy most this month? It must have been published in Ireland

Most Celebrated Soldier

Which of our soldiers stands out to you as one who should be applauded? Maybe they're a great leader, a tireless fighter - maybe they're both.

Best General Manager

Whose company/companies are always well stocked with raw materials? Maybe they stand out for another reason - do they offer any perks you couldn't get elsewhere, or are the wages generous? If you think a general manager deserves praise here's your chance to give it to them.

Newcomer to Watch

Who, three eMonths old or younger, has already made an impression? Are they getting involved already, making their voice heard? Nominate them here.

Irelander of the Month

This can be anyone, for any reason. One Irish citizen who stands out to you as deserving of an award. Maybe they're a trusted poltician, and a great manager, and many other things... maybe they've helped you out when times were hard, or worked hard for the nation. Whoever and for whatever reason this is your chance to get them the attention they deserve. For this category a brief explanation of why you're nominating them would be greatly appreciated.

Loveable Rogue

They're mischief but you love them anyway, or they stir the pot without actually doing harm. Does this sound like someone you know? Please nominate them for this one.

Lifetime Achievement Award

Similar to Irelander of the month but nominees for this award should be people who throughout their eLives have stood out. They may not have constantly held positions of power but maybe they always were there to help you, maybe they turned your political party around, maybe they mentored you to greatness but all this over the longer term. All nominees for this award should have a citizen account at least four months old as of the day nominations open. Prior winners may not be nominated again. That Pantheon includes Nithraldur, Nogin the Nog, Moomoohead, Anaille Kolshire, 5n4keyes, Irishbhoy 1967 and Irish_Rebel_Reborn.

Minister of the Month

Who is your favorite Minister of the month? It can even be a Deputy Minister.


Please vote & sub this article.

Yours,
Anthony Colby
James Keiller