Reiden Palpatine Karr, the Puzzle Master extraordinaire, is one of the most consistently active and engaged members of Clan Scholae Palatinae. He is an amazing example of how a senior Equite can show leadership by example in this club through regular activities and various forms of giving back to the Clan and club community. Since their last recognition a few months ago in January, 2022, Reiden has completed a staggering 142 competitions of various types which, it should be noted, has earned 1.21 million credits for the Clan. For his puzzling and other efforts he has earned an absolutely incredible 95 Crescents (48 Diamond, 27 Ruby, 5 Amethyst, 11 Sapphire, 3 Emerald, and 1 Quartz) or, in other terms, a Crescent earned for 67% of his total competitions since his last recognition. Reiden has also earned 153 Clusters of Graphite and 2 Clusters of Ice for 999 words of roleplaying fiction activities.

Yet as I mentioned before, Reiden doesn't only focus on over-achieving via conventional activity; he also focuses on giving back through formal and informal leadership experience. Since his last recognition he has served for 3 months as both a Magistrate to the Voice and as an effective and active member of the Scholae Palatinae Summit in the position of Rollmaster, the latter of which I can speak to. During the last three months Reiden has gone well beyond the scope of this position and has assisted both the Consul, myself, and the Quaestors in various ways. Most obvious and notable is that Reiden is a reliable and encouraging contact and mentor for our Journeymen and other junior members. He remains consistently apprised with their activity and progress via email and DM, helps identify pathways for success and recognition for these members via personalized plans or encouragement to participate in competitions or other activities, and will assist the Quaestors in issuing recognitions and tracking activity across both Houses something he is happy and eager to assist with. For example, on the Consul's request, Reiden created a document which identified which members had not yet received certain award types and contributed to plans to help encourage these members to achieve greater recognition in the future through certain activity types they prefer. He also maintains the traditional function of the Rollmaster, updating our contact lists and other members lists regularly, making sure the Summit maintains good lines of communicate with memers. And lastly, Reiden is an exceptional Summit member who has become more decisive in recent months and contributes specific and useful advice whenever the Consul or myself are looking for input, including contributions to our Clan competition roadmap, lore discussions, and more. We value his pulse with the membership dearly to make informed decisions.

I also want to conclude this recognition by reflecting on his informal leadership. Reiden is a solid presence in our Clan, and a person that everyone looks up to in terms of both activity and general member disposition. He is respected, well liked, and dishes out reciprocal encouragement and respect for others in return. This informal leadership, of both leading by example and in fostering a welcoming and active Clan community, cannot be overlooked.

I am so fortunate to be able to recommend Reiden for this award. It is well earned, and I am so excited to see what the coming weeks and months have in store from our favourite Puzzle Master. Congratulations on this well-earned achievement, Reiden!

Raleien Sonavarret, 2022-04-05 22:56:00 UTC