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Msg# 6844

Calling all Promoters Posted by aure\_enteluva March 25, 2006 - 0:46:17 Topic ID# 6844
Hey guys,

Over at the MEFA-discussions list we've decided that the 2006 MEFAs will begin on May 1.
That's not as far away as you might think, and it's not too early to start thinking about
next year. Do you want to get involved? Why not become a promoter?

To do this, you just have to be active on a Tolkien-related forum, LJ community, Yahoo
group, or any other way that members of the fandom gather and communicate. Basically
we want the people there to know who you are. Periodically I will write up an
announcement and you will post it at these places on behalf of the MEFAs. If anyone
replies with a question and you can answer it by pointing to a MEFA FAQ or rule, you can
do that. If you're not sure, send the question back to me and I'll prepare an "official"
answer that you can post to the group. this just makes sure everyone is getting good
information.

In the past I have tried to promote the MEFAs at corners of the fandom where I spend my
time and know people. But this year I'm not going to be doing that for two main reasons.
First, since Ive spent so much time promoting the MEFAs and giving official answers to
MEFA-related questions, I think some people view whatever I say regarding the MEFAs as
official. And I don't want to give the impression that we're somehow affiliated with those
places where I spend my fandom time and so would be making announcements.

More to the point, I simply won't have the time to be as thorough as I should. I'm too busy
with other areas of running these awards. I know that other people who have in the past
promoted the awards may not be able to do that again this year, too. Basically, don't
assume that just because MEFA announcements were made last year that they will be
made there this year.

Does this sound like something you might be interested in? It's actually fairly easy and can
be quite a fun way to get involved. Reply to this post and I will start a list of where the
MEFAs are being promoted.

Marta

Msg# 6858

Re: Calling all Promoters Posted by dwimmer\_laik March 26, 2006 - 15:35:35 Topic ID# 6844
*sigh* *raises hand*

I'll do HA yahoo group and HASA, if those aren't taken. All I have to
do is post things and answer the occasional question, yes?

Dwim, the "insufficiently reluctant" once more

Msg# 6862

Re: Calling all Promoters Posted by Chris Grzonka March 26, 2006 - 20:09:21 Topic ID# 6844
Hi Marta,

I can do announcements at Aragorn Angst.

Chris

> -----Original Message-----
> From: MEFAwards@yahoogroups.com [mailto:MEFAwards@yahoogroups.com]On
> Behalf Of aure_enteluva
> Sent: Saturday, March 25, 2006 1:46 AM
> To: mefawards@yahoogroups.com
> Subject: [MEFAwards] Calling all Promoters
>
>
> Hey guys,
>
> Over at the MEFA-discussions list we've decided that the 2006
> MEFAs will begin on May 1.
> That's not as far away as you might think, and it's not too early
> to start thinking about
> next year. Do you want to get involved? Why not become a promoter?
>
> To do this, you just have to be active on a Tolkien-related
> forum, LJ community, Yahoo
> group, or any other way that members of the fandom gather and
> communicate. Basically
> we want the people there to know who you are. Periodically I will
> write up an
> announcement and you will post it at these places on behalf of
> the MEFAs. If anyone
> replies with a question and you can answer it by pointing to a
> MEFA FAQ or rule, you can
> do that. If you're not sure, send the question back to me and
> I'll prepare an "official"
> answer that you can post to the group. this just makes sure
> everyone is getting good
> information.
>
> In the past I have tried to promote the MEFAs at corners of the
> fandom where I spend my
> time and know people. But this year I'm not going to be doing
> that for two main reasons.
> First, since Ive spent so much time promoting the MEFAs and
> giving official answers to
> MEFA-related questions, I think some people view whatever I say
> regarding the MEFAs as
> official. And I don't want to give the impression that we're
> somehow affiliated with those
> places where I spend my fandom time and so would be making announcements.
>
> More to the point, I simply won't have the time to be as thorough
> as I should. I'm too busy
> with other areas of running these awards. I know that other
> people who have in the past
> promoted the awards may not be able to do that again this year,
> too. Basically, don't
> assume that just because MEFA announcements were made last year
> that they will be
> made there this year.
>
> Does this sound like something you might be interested in? It's
> actually fairly easy and can
> be quite a fun way to get involved. Reply to this post and I will
> start a list of where the
> MEFAs are being promoted.
>
> Marta
>
>
>
>
>
>
> Yahoo! Groups Links
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>

Msg# 6863

Re: Calling all Promoters Posted by Marta Layton March 27, 2006 - 21:07:04 Topic ID# 6844
> From: dwimmer_laik <dwimmer_laik@yahoo.com>
> Reply-To: <MEFAwards@yahoogroups.com>
> Date: Sun, 26 Mar 2006 21:33:46 -0000
> To: <MEFAwards@yahoogroups.com>
> Subject: [MEFAwards] Re: Calling all Promoters
>
> *sigh* *raises hand*
>
> I'll do HA yahoo group and HASA, if those aren't taken. All I have to
> do is post things and answer the occasional question, yes?
>
> Dwim, the "insufficiently reluctant" once more
>

You donıt even have to answer questions if that makes you uncomfortable.
Just pass them along to me, Iıll write up the answer and you post it for me.

Iıll add you to the list in my address book. Thanks for volunteering.

Marta



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Msg# 6864

Re: Calling all Promoters Posted by Budgielover March 28, 2006 - 11:43:54 Topic ID# 6844
Hi, Marta. I don't know how much help I would be as a promoter for the MEFA, as we seem to visit the same sites, but would like to help if I can. I'm on LJ, various archives, my website, and other places were announcements might be of value.
Or, if you would wish me to help in another area, I'd be happy to. I think the MEFA is immensely valuable to the fandom and would be honored to participate.
Yours,
Budgielover (aka Gayle)



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Msg# 6866

Re: Calling all Promoters Posted by Marta Layton March 29, 2006 - 11:21:52 Topic ID# 6844
> From: Chris Grzonka <grzonka@adelphia.net>
> Reply-To: <MEFAwards@yahoogroups.com>
> Date: Sun, 26 Mar 2006 21:09:19 -0500
> To: <MEFAwards@yahoogroups.com>
> Subject: RE: [MEFAwards] Calling all Promoters
>
> Hi Marta,
>
> I can do announcements at Aragorn Angst.
>
> Chris
>

Most excellent. I will add you to the list. Thanks.

Marta



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Msg# 6867

Re: Calling all Promoters Posted by Marta Layton March 29, 2006 - 20:42:22 Topic ID# 6844
Hi Budgielover,

> Hi, Marta. I don't know how much help I would be as a promoter for the MEFA,
> as we seem to visit the same sites, but would like to help if I can. I'm on
> LJ, various archives, my website, and other places were announcements might be
> of value.

Iıve decided not to act as a promoter. Iım just too busy in other areas of
the awards. Are there any specific groups youıd like to make announcements
to?

> Or, if you would wish me to help in another area, I'd be happy to. I think the
> MEFA is immensely valuable to the fandom and would be honored to participate.


Weıll be looking for volunteers in a few weeks. The first thing weıll need
are ³author liaisons² -- the people who emailed you last year when your
stories were nominated and walked you through that process. If you want to
help out like that, the more the merrier. We can always use more liaisons.
But even more important, you can just get involved. Nominate and vote,
design awards banners if youıre inclined that way, and just talk the MEFAs
up among your friends.

Marta


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Msg# 6870

Re: Calling all Promoters Posted by dwimmer\_laik March 30, 2006 - 11:34:47 Topic ID# 6844
So, just to clarify: should we be posting the MEFA scheduling post to
those lists?

Dwim

Msg# 6871

Re: Calling all Promoters Posted by Marta Layton April 02, 2006 - 22:56:46 Topic ID# 6844
> From: dwimmer_laik <dwimmer_laik@yahoo.com>
> Reply-To: <MEFAwards@yahoogroups.com>
> Date: Thu, 30 Mar 2006 17:34:25 -0000
> To: <MEFAwards@yahoogroups.com>
> Subject: [MEFAwards] Re: Calling all Promoters
>
> So, just to clarify: should we be posting the MEFA scheduling post to
> those lists?
>
> Dwim
>

No. When I want you to make an announcement, Iıll send you an announcement
privately from mefasupport at gmail dot com. Probably with ³Official MEFA
Announcement² or something like that in the subject. The email will be of
the form:

-----

Youıre receiving this email because you volunteered to help promote the
Middle-earth Fanfiction Awards.Please post the below message at the group(s)
to which you agreed to make announcements.

Subject: [subject of the email/forum post]
Message: [text of the message]

If anyone asks a question that you do not feel comfortable answering, please
forward it to this email address and I will provide you an answer to share.

-----

Marta


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