Subject: FW: RE: RE: RE: OFFICIAL: Ambassadors & Assembly Updates
From: karen@maraix.com
Date: Wednesday, November 18, 2020 at 2:35 PM
To: HOA@lists.maraix.com
CC: IDU Newswire
Kea,
Thanks for sending your comments to me. As President, I’m open to all feedback from the Association and I encourage everyone to get in touch, either with myself or through April, with comments and suggestions. Truly, every single thought counts.
Presidential appointments of honorary ambassadors and consuls are currently for one-year terms. These appointments will be renewed or terminated after this time at the discretion of the President.
I’m CC’ing the IDU newswire so they are also aware of these appointments.
Karen Kreider
PRESIDENT
The Free Homeowners’ Association of Maraix
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Subject: RE: RE: OFFICIAL: Ambassadors & Assembly Updates
From: henri@maraix.com
Date: Wednesday, November 18, 2020 at 1:53 PM
To: HOA@lists.maraix.com
Karen, explain this, too, I’m most curious.
Sincèrement,
Henri Li
Treasurer
The Free Homeowners’ Association of Maraix
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Subject: RE: OFFICIAL: Ambassadors & Assembly Updates
From: kea@kffj.ultranet.com
Date: Wednesday, November 18, 2020 at 1:49 PM
To: HOA@lists.maraix.com
Karen,
When I say this, please understand I do so along with appreciation and respect, as the community owes much to your drive and gumption. Though there’s little surprise that the Marina Terrace board members chose to appoint their own children as these officials, I can’t argue against Hélène. She’s a good choice, she has impressive language skills, and many of us enjoyed meeting her when she vacationed here a couple years ago.
Why did you think it fit to make your 20-something son (who’s never visited) not just an island representative, but our ambassador to the very country we just left? Do we not have complex tax issues to sort out? And financial entanglements to disentangle?
Most mystifying is that you chose to make Chad the ambassador instead of Hélène, despite her professional experience and financial training – who best to sort through these monetary matters, don’t you think?
I believe I speak for others when I ask: can you please explain why you settled on these appointments?
Kea
K.Fune.Fine.Jewels
P.S. Is it also wise to appoint a consul to Xiomera right now? Or is that Huenya? Isn’t there a civil war going on?
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Subject: RE: OFFICIAL: Ambassadors & Assembly Updates
From: april@maraix.com
Date: Wednesday, November 18, 2020 at 12:25 PM
To: HOA@lists.maraix.com
Karen,
Many thanks for your quick update. I’m sure the community appreciates the prompt email, and I know I’m always impressed by your efficiency.
Warm regards,
April Mills-Orliff
Secretary
The Free Homeowners’ Association of Maraix
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Subject: RE: OFFICIAL: Ambassadors & Assembly Updates
From: devdubois@ultranet.com
Date: Wednesday, November 18, 2020 at 12:20 PM
To: HOA@lists.maraix.com
Thank you for the update, Karen. How old is your son?
~Dev
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Subject: OFFICIAL: Ambassadors & Assembly Updates
From: karen@maraix.com
Date: Wednesday, November 18, 2020 at 9:12 AM
To: HOA@lists.maraix.com
Radiant morning, new citizens,
It is my pleasure to update you on a few things pertinent to the association:
- OFFICIAL tag on emails: Please understand that whenever you see “OFFICIAL” in the subject line, this is an official statement from the Board of Directors requiring everyone’s prompt attention. This phrase is reserved for board member, high court, and legislator emails only.
- Assembly Formation: All owners belong to the Body of Voters in the Assembly of Maraix. However, to get started, the assembly needs to form the Panel of Legislators. Per the CCC&R, Member-at-Large MP is the Board Liaison to the Assembly and will reach out soon to initiate its inauguration.
- Ambassadors/Consuls: As your president, it is my humble responsibility to appoint ambassadors representing Maraix to the International Democratic Union. While these appointments are still ongoing, the board felt it important to make a few selections ASAP, as we need individuals who can act on our behalf now in certain nations (for example, to address visa questions and to reach out to those families identified in the CCC&R who qualify for expedited citizenship, but live elsewhere, etc.). I’ve selected 5 citizens who reside overseas to serve as Honorary Ambassadors and Honorary Consuls. Brief bios are below. Remember: they aren’t in embassies (yet), they don’t have full diplomatic status (yet), and we aren’t paying them because we don’t have the money (yet). So, send them a message thanking them for their service, won’t you?
Diplomatic Representation – Legionas
Auguste Kerouac (Honorary Ambassador, Bayview, Legionas): Many of you know Auguste, the son of Apōiti-Vex resident Max Kerouac, thanks to his frequent visits to the island. A professional boat mechanic and avid sailor, Auguste was a good choice for this appointment, thanks to his Legionite connections and practical knowledge of ship traffic to/from Maraix. As Honorary Ambassador, August is empowered to meet Legionite government representatives when ordered to do so by the board, exchange (though not open or alter) diplomatic correspondence between the board and Legionas, and act as an authorized observer on the board’s behalf.
Perpetua Toafa-Efu (Honorary Consul, North Indigo Island, Legionas): Referred to by many as “Mama Indigo,” Perpetua is a long-time resident of North Indigo island and the sister of Apōiti-Vex neighbors Placidia Toafa-Fune and Peone Toafa-Morrison. This appointment formalizes what Perpetua has long been doing, as she’s acted as the honorary mom to all our boarding students, helping them with travel, distributing care packages, and divvying out allowances. As Honorary Consul, Perpetua is ideally placed to assist with tourism, visa, and travel matters, given North Indigo’s location as the primary transport connection to Maraix.
Diplomatic Representation – Laeral
Chad Kreider (Honorary Ambassador, Laeralsford, Laeral): I can’t say too many good things about Chad, even though he is my son. Currently a student at West Summersea University in Lauchenoiria, Chad will start his ambassadorship in January 2021, when he begins a year study abroad at the Laeralian College of Finance. An International Business major with a 3.5 GPA, Chad has interned at Smoothie Shack and is a strong athlete, having trained with the West Summersea soccer team. Chad will respond to English and French inquiries (though he is more comfortable in English). As with Auguste, Chad will be the board’s representative, observer, and waypoint for the exchange of diplomatic communiqués.
Hélène Li (Honorary Consul, Hanshui, Laeral): Daughter of Marina Terrace residents Henri and Niu Li, Hélène brings a lot more to the table than simply being the daughter of our Treasurer. An accomplished actuary, she is precise, organized, and accurate, and is also an impressive polyglot, fluently speaking 4 languages (French, Mandarin, English, and Gaoese). As a consul, she will work in Laeral on tourism, visa, and travel issues, as well as provide assistance to our citizens in Laeral needing emergency help.
Diplomatic Representation – Xiomera
Xitlali Cuateco (Honorary Consul, Tlālacuetztla, Xiomera): The daughter of Marina Terrace residents Matlal and Jacinta Tuxpan, Xitlali is the CEO of EMP HUITECOC, the electric supply company founded by her father. Boasting excellent business connections, Xitlali will be of great help when we expand our tourism outreach, as the Canvalia Resort owners have expressed interest in increasing the number of Xiomeran visitors to the island. Please note that she can provide consular assistance in Huenyan and English only.
Warmest regards,
Karen Kreider
PRESIDENT
The Free Homeowners’ Association of Maraix
