The Starlight Teahouse MVP Award, New Prize Offering

[Ayeshalan]

In an effort to build the activity on the board, as well as foster a sense of community and fun, the Okamisan announces the Starlight Teahouse MVP -- Most Valuable Poster (or Patron, if you like) -- Award!

The contest will be held for seven weeks -- from May 10 through June 28. The board member who in the Okamisan's judgment is the best contributor during that period will receive a bag of gourmet tea and goodies.

Criteria for judging will include:

Posting activity and quality. A single thought-provoking message will count for more than a dozen posts that just say "Me too."

Recruiting. A present member who brings in new members, who themselves become regular contributors, is very valuable indeed! If you bring a new member in, be sure they tell me who sent them!

Board contributions. This could include things like starting a new game or activity, sending the Okamisan a few new and cool emoticons, or anything that helps make the Teahouse a fun and lively place.

Good luck to everyone, and have fun!

[Ayeshalan]

My apologies for the lateness in announcing the winner of this contest ... the Okamisan has been laid up for a while, but is now recovering!

And the winner is ... a tie! CyberIstari and Seian will share the prize, so both of you should expect a small box of goodies soon. Enjoy.

I continue to hope to build the membership and activity on the board -- perhaps in a few months, we'll have another contest.

Thanks to all our members and contributors for your support.