Minutes of Staff Meeting 10th December 2007

Minutes of Mystic Academy Staff Meeting Monday 10th December 2007 at 2pmSLT

AGENDA

1) Land Permissions

2) Keywords for SL Search Facility

3) Activity

4) Consulting Area

5) Update on Island Finances

Present: Those present throughout: Dragon Shichiroji, Legolas Llanfair, Alienshaman Constellation, Baji Bourjade, StarRose Merlin, Elborath Gelfand, Sivat Ariantho, Falcon Rang, Arawn Spitteler, Rian Hirvi, Sridhar Shepherd.
Those present for part of the meeting: Zenny Carpathea, Yoga Chakrabarti, Jophiella Willis, Greger Korobase, Lailu Loon.

1) Land Permissions: Dragon reported that the problems with land permissions are now resolved and thanked Falcon for her part in solving the difficulties.

2) Keywords for SL search facility: Dragon reported that Mystic Academy was not appearing well in the SL search facility and sought the advice of the meeting as to the appropriate keywords to use. The final list is as follows: spiritual, consultation, dreams, meditation, zen, library, temples, enneagram, tarot, classes, shamanism, healing, EFT, wicca, teachers, Infohub.

3) Activity: Dragon motivated the group to increase the classes running over the next two weeks – Mystic Academy never closes  For schedule see the events page on this website, or visit Mystic Academy inworld.

4) Consulting Area: Rian reported that she had had no interest in the four consulting areas available. Rian herself has one but the other three are vacant. Baji claimed one for tarot readings and Elborath claimed one for counselling, NLP and EFT. There is one free consultation area available.

5) Update on Island Finances: Dragon Reported that we are almost at break even point on the finances and many of the parcels to rent have been taken. There are two 4096 plots left at L$7200 per month as well as some smaller parcels. Dragon and Manon are more than willing to break bigger parcels down if someone wants something smaller. The Academy is very close to the goal of running rent free but is thinking of holding a Christmas fundraiser to help Manon with tier.

A.O.B

Rian told the meeting that there is a photo shoot for staff scheduled for this Thursday 13th December 2007.

StarRose reported that she had been speaking to Kiara Writer. Kiara is putting together the top ten groups in SL for a new SL magazine and Mystic is in that top ten. Rian drew the meeting’s attention to the fact that she had sent a notecard out about the new magazine and Mystic being in the top ten about a week ago – but it would seem that not many people actually received it due to the vagaries of SL. Kiara intends to visit Mystic for more information and pictures prior to publication.

Zenny proposed a writing competition with a cash prize. The submitted work can take any form, article, poem, short story but must have a spiritual theme. For information please contact Zenny Carpathea.

StarRose reported that people are still confused as to where and when classes are being held – they seem to be stuck at the hub – item for next meeting’s agenda.

Dragon wishes to hold Staff Meetings weekly at 2pm SLT but asked if anyone was prepared to chair them in his absence. Elborath offered to do so should Dragon be absent.

Date and Time of Next Meeting

Monday 17th December 2007, Mystic Lounge 2pm SLT

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