Closing Address - And, Yes, It's All About You

[Simone]

Closing Address - And Yes, It's All About You​

In a few days, The North Pacific, as a shining beacon of democracy, will see a newly elected delegate take office. I wish them, and the new cabinet, all the best in their new term. Largely due to needing more time for my kids, work, and my spouse (in that order*), I have decided not to run for Delegate for this upcoming term.

I would like to thank the outgoing cabinet, including the ministers, advisors, and other officials, for their hard work and support. I will not go into details on what we achieved together in the last four months - I’d leave that for my colleagues’ closing addresses. Some highlights for me personally:

Activity-levels

• We had a wide variety of activities in TNP despite the summer lull.
• I feel my (very) hands-on style works better during the summer, when many regulars are on holiday and I have to step in to fill a wide variety of staff functions.
• I made my KPI!! The TNP Delegate’s share of endorsements did rise from 6.54% to 6.79% during my tenure, in no small part due to recruitment. (Thanks, @Petronellania)

Communications and Radio

• Communications (including Radio) made great strides in this term, with The Northern Notes back as a weekly despite significant staffing issues.
• We also did nine interview shows on radio (with Attempted Socialism, The Ice States, Westinor, and Weatherwind), plus a joint radio show with Europeia.

Culture and Cards

• Culture’s biggest highlight was of course the Pride Prom, which attracted 58 users across two regions.
• After a halting start, @Dreadton has taken the lead in fixing legacy issues in Cards.

Defense and Foreign Affairs

• There are various major initiatives happening in Defense and Foreign Affairs.
• For opsec reasons I will not go into details but you’d hear about them from the next delegate.
• If there’s further updates this week, I’d add them in later here.

TNPU and WAA

• TNP University has re-opened and when time permits, I will myself be one of the authors with new research into the history of TNP, and in World Assembly Symposium records.
• We stayed on-time and on-target in the WA, as usual.

On a personal note, it has been an honor and a privilege to serve as your Delegate, As I mentioned in my mid-term address (and likely future platform), It’s All About You. Yes, you. You are TNP. It's not about me or any one in cabinet, we are here for You. Thank you for putting your trust and faith in me as your Delegate. I look forward to serving you again.

Until next time,

Simone
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* Don't tell my spouse.