SENATUS POPULUSQUE ROMANUM
Senate meeting: 10 January 2021 at 11.00 am SLT
Present:
Imperator Stephanus Galtier.
Senators in attendance: Senator Zarek Antonius, ƤЄƬƦƲƧ ƓƝƛЄƲƧ ƤƠMƤЄƖƲƧ; Ras Galtier Parthicus, Eryx Etchegaray-Drake, and Tybalt Galtier-Caproni.
Senators’ Absent: Consul Booker Galtier Beningborough, Consul Ausus Equitius Galtier Calx, Proconsul ƛԼЄҲƖ ŔƠMƛƝƠѴ-ƤӇƠЄƝƖҲ, Proconsul Miles Galtier Maximus, Senator ƛƲŔЄԼƖƲŞ ŔƠMƛƝƠѴ-ƤӇƠЄƝƖҲ, Senator ѕץяus Etchegaray- Đяαkє, Senator Nҽɾσ Aɳƚσɳιυʂ Oƈƚαʋιυʂ Dɾαƙσɳ
Senators’ Proxies: Senator Eryx Etchegaray-Drake carried the proxy for Senator ѕץяus Etchegaray- Đяαkє.
Citizens in attendance: Wyatt, Velkian, Janu Shimada Octavius, Jonny Galtier-Caproni
I. REMEMBERING
The Imperator commenced by stating that he wanted to remember several dear friends who were dealing with serious real life illnesses and asked that they be kept in our hearts and prayers. These are: D. Rad Parthicus, Cato Leone, Prince Jin Galtier Parthicus , i0n, Owen Wassep, candyboy Allen Galtier
II. APPOINTMENTS
The Imperator noted several appointments during the recess being: Jerome Abara as Romanum City Slaver, Stendhra Elvson as Romanum Palace Slaver, and Connor Galtier Parthicus as Romanum Senate Scribe.
III. RESIGNATIONS
The Imperator noted the resignation of Janu Shimada Octavius as Romanum Events Coordinator and stated that “I want to thank Janu for his YEARS of service to Romanum and I will miss his service.”
Janu Shimada Octavius stated by way of reply: “I would like to thank you, dear Imperator and citizens for the opportunity to serve as co-ordinator. At times, it's been hard work, taking many hours over the Olympic/Anniversary period. But it has also been very rewarding. I remain here to share my experience with my good friend, Ariel [Vindelici] I urge you to support him, and anyone else in this challenging task. Thank you.”
There was a round of thanks from those in attendance to Janu Shimada Octavius.
IV. RELIGIOUS LIFE
The Imperator stated that Romanum had made great progress in 2020 to filling the various temples with flamens only to see several resign or not take their duties seriously. The Imperator further stated the hope to restart that in 2021 and provided a list of current Romanum Clergy.
Turing to the Pontifex Maximus, the Imperator commendted that he and the Pontifex Masimus take the religious life very seriously in Romanum and that they would work together to enhance religious life this year. The Imperator then asked for comments from the Pontifex Maximus. ƤЄƬƦƲƧ ƓƝƛЄƲƧ ƤƠMƤЄƖƲƧ replied “[n]ot at the moment I'm just disappointed. The unwillingness to fulfil their obligations. More I am not wanting to say in the moment.”
The Imperator publicly stated that he wishes to express his appreciation for the hard work and dedication of the Pontifex Maximus and thanked him.
V. TRIBUNATE
The Imperator declared that the new 2021 Tribunate will meet in late January, with himself setting up the first meeting, to elect a Tribunate leader and begin their term of service. The members will be: Edward Ballinger, GreatDaze, i0n (alprunty), Jerome Abara (jerome.toman), Skyrimnar Galtier-Leone (skyrimnar).
The Imperator noted that he had hoped the Tribune Lead, Popov Huldschinsky, could be in attendance to present the December 202 report on the Tribunate but believed that he has already sent that report in a notice.
VI. UPCOMING EVENTS
The Imperator shared the news of the upcoming wedding between Mercurius Galtier Karu and Justin Elias Galtier Karu was to take place in early February 2021 with the date to be determined.
Second, Lupercalia would be the second weekend of February 2021 (Asharr Galtier and Ariel Vindelici). Velkian noted that he had spoken with Asharr and Titus the day before and commented that “you will have seen that Titus has sent out notice for a Lupercalia Photo Comp already and Asharr is planning a Satyr Faun and Human party on 14 i think at 3pm so thats likely a naked party.”
Third, the Festival of Mars would take place on 01 March 2021 (Kaeso Parthicus)
Finally, that Romanum's 11th Anniversary celebrations would be between 19 to 21 March 2021 (No Olympic events - that will move to international Olympics later in the year with Romanum, Pompeii, Babylon and others).
Janu Shimada Octavius raised his hand to remind the Senate that the Western Empire is on daylight saving from 14 March 2021, so there will be a time difference for those in the Eastern Empire ((Europe)).
Senator ƤЄƬƦƲƧ ƓƝƛЄƲƧ ƤƠMƤЄƖƲƧ raised his hand to remind the Senate that in March 2021 there is the Minevagames. and Mars also has its time.
Senator Tybalt Galtier-Caproni raised his hand to state that for people who missed the Romanum/Pompeii 2021 Calendar notice - it is still available in Empire notices and thanked Velkian for it.
VII. BUSINESS FROM THE FLOOR
There was no business from the floor.
VIII. DATE AND TIME OF NEXT SENATE MEETING
Next Senate meeting to be held on Sunday, 14 February 2021 at 11:00 am SLT.
Senate declared concluded at 11:34 am SLT by Imperator Stephanus Galtier.
Gratitude,
Connor Galtier Parthicus
Senate Scribe