Minutes From Romanum Senate Meeting - January 9, 2022

Booker Galtier Beningborough (booker.beningborough): Welcome to this meeting of the Senate of Romanum.

Please remember the speaking rules for this meeting. If you wish to speak, say "HAND" and wait to be recognized. When you are finished, say "DONE".

When someone has the floor to speak, please respect their time.

I will try to keep the meeting moving and respect your time.

Booker Galtier Beningborough (booker.beningborough): We will now do the roll of Senators.

Imperator Stephanus Galtier (emperor.galtier): I am standing in as the scribe - a promotion !

Booker Galtier Beningborough (booker.beningborough): Since the position of Scribe is vacant and the Imperator will be taking note, I will do the roll call.

Booker Galtier Beningborough (booker.beningborough): If the Senator is present, please say "HERE".

Booker Galtier Beningborough (booker.beningborough): ƛƲŔЄԼƖƲŞ ŔƠMƛƝƠѴ-ƤӇƠЄƝƖҲ?

Booker Galtier Beningborough (booker.beningborough): ƤЄƬƦƲƧ ƓƝƛЄƲƧ ƤƠMƤЄƖƲƧ?

ƤЄƬƦƲƧ ƓƝƛЄƲƧ ƤƠMƤЄƖƲƧ (pietro.howlett): I am a proxy for Senator Aurelius.

ƤЄƬƦƲƧ ƓƝƛЄƲƧ ƤƠMƤЄƖƲƧ (pietro.howlett): Here

Booker Galtier Beningborough (booker.beningborough): ѕץяus Etchegaray- Đяαkє?

Booker Galtier Beningborough (booker.beningborough): CATO Leone-Karu?

CATO Leone-Karu (cuoredelleone): here

Booker Galtier Beningborough (booker.beningborough): Eryx Etchegaray-Drake?

Booker Galtier Beningborough (booker.beningborough): Nҽɾσ Aɳƚσɳιυʂ Oƈƚαʋιυʂ Dɾαƙσɳ?

Booker Galtier Beningborough (booker.beningborough): Ras Galtier Parthicus?

Ras Galtier Parthicus (rhodes.rasmuson): HERE

Booker Galtier Beningborough (booker.beningborough): Tybalt Galtier-Caproni?

Jonny Galtier-Caproni (jonny.zifanwe): I am here as Senator Tybalt's proxy

Booker Galtier Beningborough (booker.beningborough): Zarek Antonius?

Booker Galtier Beningborough (booker.beningborough): Thank you Senators.

Booker Galtier Beningborough (booker.beningborough): The roll will show 6 Senators present or with a Proxy.

Booker Galtier Beningborough (booker.beningborough): Now we will have a blessing from our Pontifex Maximus.

ƤЄƬƦƲƧ ƓƝƛЄƲƧ ƤƠMƤЄƖƲƧ (pietro.howlett) stands up

Booker Galtier Beningborough (booker.beningborough) kneels before you

ƤЄƬƦƲƧ ƓƝƛЄƲƧ ƤƠMƤЄƖƲƧ (pietro.howlett): “Hail, Caesar!

Imperator Stephanus Galtier (emperor.galtier) bows his head

ƤЄƬƦƲƧ ƓƝƛЄƲƧ ƤƠMƤЄƖƲƧ (pietro.howlett): Avete, citizens and soldiers of Romanum and noble colleagues and distinguished guests!

Ras Galtier Parthicus (rhodes.rasmuson) bows his head

ƤЄƬƦƲƧ ƓƝƛЄƲƧ ƤƠMƤЄƖƲƧ (pietro.howlett): This is the sixth public session of the Senate, Anno 904 since-Founding-Rome, In the the beginning.

The 12th year of the regency of our beloved Imperator Stephanus

ƤЄƬƦƲƧ ƓƝƛЄƲƧ ƤƠMƤЄƖƲƧ (pietro.howlett): Under the chairmanship of our Emperor we open this public Senate session but before first

ƤЄƬƦƲƧ ƓƝƛЄƲƧ ƤƠMƤЄƖƲƧ (pietro.howlett): "OREMUS"

LET US PRAY !!!!

ƤЄƬƦƲƧ ƓƝƛЄƲƧ ƤƠMƤЄƖƲƧ (pietro.howlett) turns around, takes a deep breath and starts to pray.

ƤЄƬƦƲƧ ƓƝƛЄƲƧ ƤƠMƤЄƖƲƧ (pietro.howlett): “Illustrious son of Saturn and Ops, king of the gods, ruler over Olympus and the god of sky and thunder in myth. Great Protector [Protector] of the Republic, I plead for Your blessings upon us and be with us.”

ƤЄƬƦƲƧ ƓƝƛЄƲƧ ƤƠMƤЄƖƲƧ (pietro.howlett): "O Great Father, protector of Rome and her People,

Finally we ask your blessing for your twin cities of Pompeii and Romanum..

May they co-exist in continued love and friendship

[ I am embarking on the most difficult journey of my life, and beg you to protect and guide us . "

ƤЄƬƦƲƧ ƓƝƛЄƲƧ ƤƠMƤЄƖƲƧ (pietro.howlett): "May my actions reflect well on the people I hold dear, and may I never bring disgrace or dishonor on my family, my friends and the Gods! Jupiter, father and guardian of mankind, descended from Saturnus, to You is given the care of our fate.

ƤЄƬƦƲƧ ƓƝƛЄƲƧ ƤƠMƤЄƖƲƧ (pietro.howlett): Whatever path You have chosen for us, I will follow. Whatever my destiny, we will accept. I fear not the winding road before me, for you have laid it down for me. I fear not the darkness of the unknown, for your hand will guide me. I fear not the silence, for your voice speaks inside us

ƤЄƬƦƲƧ ƓƝƛЄƲƧ ƤƠMƤЄƖƲƧ (pietro.howlett): “Oh, Minerva, Mighty god of goddess of Wisdom, most favourite daughter of Mighty Jupiter, You, Whom [Who] is at one of the Thrones of Mount Olympus. I plead for Your blessings upon us and be with us.”

ƤЄƬƦƲƧ ƓƝƛЄƲƧ ƤƠMƤЄƖƲƧ (pietro.howlett): Give your wisdom to our hearts and minds to make the right decisions for Rome and the Empire.

ƤЄƬƦƲƧ ƓƝƛЄƲƧ ƤƠMƤЄƖƲƧ (pietro.howlett): *ITA EST*

Leo Farigoule Littlepaws Kanya (leo.littlepaws): Ita Est!

Ras Galtier Parthicus (rhodes.rasmuson): Ita Est

Popov Huldschinsky: Ita Est

Imperator Stephanus Galtier (emperor.galtier): Ita Est !

CATO Leone-Karu (cuoredelleone): Ita Est

Booker Galtier Beningborough (booker.beningborough): Thank you Pontifex

Whitepaw Winterwolf: Ita Est

Jonny Galtier-Caproni (jonny.zifanwe): Ita est

Booker Galtier Beningborough (booker.beningborough): The first Agenda item deals with an item that was discussed in the Senator's closed meeting this morning.

CATO Leone-Karu (cuoredelleone): hand*

Booker Galtier Beningborough (booker.beningborough): For this item, I will refer to the Imperator.

Imperator Stephanus Galtier (emperor.galtier): Thank you

Booker Galtier Beningborough (booker.beningborough): Sire?

Imperator Stephanus Galtier (emperor.galtier): It is my pleasure to announce I met with the Romanum Senate this morning and by unanimous vote we have approved Leo Farigoule Littlepaws Kanya (leo.littlepaws) as a new senator for Romanum. Congratulations.

Imperator Stephanus Galtier (emperor.galtier): *•.¸'*•.¸ ♥ ¸.•*´¸.•*

Imperator Stephanus Galtier (emperor.galtier): •*♥`•**** APPLAUSE ****•`♥*•

Imperator Stephanus Galtier (emperor.galtier): ¸.•*¸.•*´ ♥ `*•.¸`*•.¸

Leo Farigoule Littlepaws Kanya (leo.littlepaws): Hand

Ras Galtier Parthicus (rhodes.rasmuson): Congratulations Senator Leo

Miles Galtier Maximus (milehigh.maximus): Congratulations Leo °͜°

ƤЄƬƦƲƧ ƓƝƛЄƲƧ ƤƠMƤЄƖƲƧ (pietro.howlett): Congratulations Leo °͜°

Jonny Galtier-Caproni (jonny.zifanwe): congratulations Leo!

Leo Farigoule Littlepaws Kanya (leo.littlepaws): Thank you all!!!

Booker Galtier Beningborough (booker.beningborough): Finished, Sire?

Imperator Stephanus Galtier (emperor.galtier): Oh yes.

CATO Leone-Karu (cuoredelleone): hand

Booker Galtier Beningborough (booker.beningborough): Leo, did you already speak or do you still have HAND?

Leo Farigoule Littlepaws Kanya (leo.littlepaws): i'm good thank you

Booker Galtier Beningborough (booker.beningborough): Next please wait to be recognized.

Imperator Stephanus Galtier (emperor.galtier): Cato has his hand

CATO Leone-Karu (cuoredelleone): Thank you Emperor

Booker Galtier Beningborough (booker.beningborough): ( I was getting to him) Cato?

Imperator Stephanus Galtier (emperor.galtier): Sorry

Booker Galtier Beningborough (booker.beningborough) smiles

CATO Leone-Karu (cuoredelleone): no problem, I'm sorry to interrupt, but I must say this now....

CATO Leone-Karu (cuoredelleone): After some thought. I feel that the vote was overly biased. There were only 4 present and all acted as proxies. This is in NO way related to my Nepos to being Senator. My vote will stand as is .

ƤЄƬƦƲƧ ƓƝƛЄƲƧ ƤƠMƤЄƖƲƧ (pietro.howlett): Hand

CATO Leone-Karu (cuoredelleone): done, sorry. T.Y

Booker Galtier Beningborough (booker.beningborough): Finished Cato?

Booker Galtier Beningborough (booker.beningborough): Next is Petrus.

ƤЄƬƦƲƧ ƓƝƛЄƲƧ ƤƠMƤЄƖƲƧ (pietro.howlett): Unfortunately, I was late and my vote and that of Senator Aurelius would have been answered with yes

ƤЄƬƦƲƧ ƓƝƛЄƲƧ ƤƠMƤЄƖƲƧ (pietro.howlett): for Leo

ƤЄƬƦƲƧ ƓƝƛЄƲƧ ƤƠMƤЄƖƲƧ (pietro.howlett): done

CATO Leone-Karu (cuoredelleone): t.y.

Booker Galtier Beningborough (booker.beningborough): I am sorry but I must say that it is mute as we voted this morning in our closed meeting.

ƤЄƬƦƲƧ ƓƝƛЄƲƧ ƤƠMƤЄƖƲƧ (pietro.howlett): hand

Booker Galtier Beningborough (booker.beningborough): Next item on the Agenda is a report of Religious Activity from the Pontifex.

Booker Galtier Beningborough (booker.beningborough): Petrus, you may speak on the activities.

ƤЄƬƦƲƧ ƓƝƛЄƲƧ ƤƠMƤЄƖƲƧ (pietro.howlett): I had informed the emperor that we were voting and with a warning to Senator Leo not to neglect his religious duties

ƤЄƬƦƲƧ ƓƝƛЄƲƧ ƤƠMƤЄƖƲƧ (pietro.howlett): and now the report

ƤЄƬƦƲƧ ƓƝƛЄƲƧ ƤƠMƤЄƖƲƧ (pietro.howlett): I am not yet fully capable of doing business but I think everything will normalize in the near future the Jupiter and the Neptunalia have already been mentioned we will have in March but probably also the celebrations of the Minerva and in the period is then probably also the celebration of Mars

ƤЄƬƦƲƧ ƓƝƛЄƲƧ ƤƠMƤЄƖƲƧ (pietro.howlett): done

Imperator Stephanus Galtier (emperor.galtier): Hand

Booker Galtier Beningborough (booker.beningborough): Thank you Petrus.

Booker Galtier Beningborough (booker.beningborough): Yes, Sire?

Imperator Stephanus Galtier (emperor.galtier): Any thoughts on Lupercalia in February? Perhaps a joint effort with Petrus and Ariel? Done

Booker Galtier Beningborough (booker.beningborough): Petrus, do you wish to respond?

ƤЄƬƦƲƧ ƓƝƛЄƲƧ ƤƠMƤЄƖƲƧ (pietro.howlett): will talk with Ariel about

Imperator Stephanus Galtier (emperor.galtier) nods

Booker Galtier Beningborough (booker.beningborough): Thank you

Imperator Stephanus Galtier (emperor.galtier): hand

Booker Galtier Beningborough (booker.beningborough): Next Agenda item is a Tribunal Report. The Imperator will make the report.

Janu Octavius (januarius) whispers "Avete. Apologies for lateness"

Booker Galtier Beningborough (booker.beningborough): Yes, Sire.

Imperator Stephanus Galtier (emperor.galtier): Thank you...

Imperator Stephanus Galtier (emperor.galtier): Let me just make a point that the Senate needs a new scribe. We will continue to advertise...

Imperator Stephanus Galtier (emperor.galtier): Also...

Imperator Stephanus Galtier (emperor.galtier): I purposefully did not list all our ill people because I was afraid I would forget somebody..

Imperator Stephanus Galtier (emperor.galtier): But besides our dear Petrus being here making a good recovery, there remains Jin and I0n, both fighting cancer. Jin is making progress. He was able to do Christmas stuff...

Imperator Stephanus Galtier (emperor.galtier): Thanks to Miles getting Ausus (Gambit) a laptop (sorry for outting you Miles), Ausus is back online...

Leo Farigoule Littlepaws Kanya (leo.littlepaws): ***** APPPPPPPLLLLAAAUUUSSSSEEEEEEE***********

Imperator Stephanus Galtier (emperor.galtier): That will GREATLY help Ausus spirits as he remains in pain in a nursing home...

CATO Leone-Karu (cuoredelleone): Applause!!

Imperator Stephanus Galtier (emperor.galtier): My old brain is drawing a blank on others who are ill. Sorry...

Ras Galtier Parthicus (rhodes.rasmuson): Well done!

Imperator Stephanus Galtier (emperor.galtier): Now, the Tribunate!!!...

Imperator Stephanus Galtier (emperor.galtier): I have scheduled a private meeting with the new Tribunate on Jan 22. Like every year, that meeting will elect a new Tribune Lead. Then the Tribunate will decide when they wish each month to meet in private and in public each month...

Imperator Stephanus Galtier (emperor.galtier): I want to thank again last year's Tribunate which included Leo...

Imperator Stephanus Galtier (emperor.galtier): They did a fabulous job bringing income to Romanum and publicity. Thank you. DONE

Imperator Stephanus Galtier (emperor.galtier): *•.¸'*•.¸ ♥ ¸.•*´¸.•*

Imperator Stephanus Galtier (emperor.galtier): •*♥`•**** APPLAUSE ****•`♥*•

Imperator Stephanus Galtier (emperor.galtier): ¸.•*¸.•*´ ♥ `*•.¸`*•.¸

Leo Farigoule Littlepaws Kanya (leo.littlepaws): ***** APPPPPPPLLLLAAAUUUSSSSEEEEEEE***********

Booker Galtier Beningborough (booker.beningborough): Thank you to the past members.

Booker Galtier Beningborough (booker.beningborough): Good luck to the new members.

Booker Galtier Beningborough (booker.beningborough): The next Agenda item is Upcoming Events. Who will be speaking on this item?

Imperator Stephanus Galtier (emperor.galtier): I will mention two. Does Ariel have anything?

Booker Galtier Beningborough (booker.beningborough): If there is no one, the details are in the Agenda.

Booker Galtier Beningborough (booker.beningborough): Sire?

Imperator Stephanus Galtier (emperor.galtier): Well, my great palace slaver, Stendhra and his loyal slaves will throw ANOTHER Palace party to welcome in the new year on Jan 29 at 1pm SLT

Claudion: only Skip and Jonny

Imperator Stephanus Galtier (emperor.galtier): Also, the 12th anniversary of Romanum celebration will be the weekend of March 25-22, 2022

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Imperator Stephanus Galtier (emperor.galtier): DONE

Booker Galtier Beningborough (booker.beningborough): Thank you, Sire.

Imperator Stephanus Galtier (emperor.galtier): SORRY I forgot to mention Prince for the Palace Party !!

Booker Galtier Beningborough (booker.beningborough): The last Agenda item is any business from the floor.

Jonny Galtier-Caproni (jonny.zifanwe): hand

Booker Galtier Beningborough (booker.beningborough): Yes, Johnny?

Jonny Galtier-Caproni (jonny.zifanwe): i think there is a typo in the anniversary dates Sire?

Imperator Stephanus Galtier (emperor.galtier): What typo?

Jonny Galtier-Caproni (jonny.zifanwe): did you mean March 25-27?

Imperator Stephanus Galtier (emperor.galtier): hehe

Jonny Galtier-Caproni (jonny.zifanwe): your entry said March 25-22

Imperator Stephanus Galtier (emperor.galtier): Yes. The Agenda is correct

Jonny Galtier-Caproni (jonny.zifanwe): ok thank you Sir

Jonny Galtier-Caproni (jonny.zifanwe): done

Booker Galtier Beningborough (booker.beningborough): Anyone else with to speak?

Imperator Stephanus Galtier (emperor.galtier): Thank you Booker !!

Booker Galtier Beningborough (booker.beningborough): Again remember that the Senate needs a new Scribe.

Janu Octavius (januarius): Hand

Booker Galtier Beningborough (booker.beningborough): Opps...just about waited too late, Janu..you may speak.

Janu Octavius (januarius): Can I mention I hold Senator Nero's proxy? Done

Booker Galtier Beningborough (booker.beningborough): With no other speakers for this meeting, I shall declare the Senate of Romanum meeting to be closed.