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Jason, history has it's eyes on you (feelingyou) wrote in neeps,
@ 2018-03-07 18:53:00

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! journal, alasdair maddock, augustus pye, aureliana abercrombie, dunbar oglethorpe, ernie macmillan, florinda mcgonagall, gabriela mcgonagall, jason king, justin finch-fletchley, melchior yaxley, monte cameron, percy weasley, shona mcgonagall

Does anyone have a solid contact inside the Department of Magical Transportation?

[WARD to MONTROSE ALL]

My family has expressed interest in coming out to the Wigtown match on Sunday. I believe some of you may have met them at the Solstice Sprint. They have a limited working knowledge of the sport, but want to come see me play to support me. Especially as they are not able to join me in Sweden.

My father is an engineer and will bore anyone and everyone with maths and physics questions about quidditch. It also my niece’s first birthday. She is adorable and may steal your birthday thunder, Florrie. I am sorry.

[//WARD to MONTROSE ALL]

[WARD to AUGUSTUS PYE]

Pye, I had an interesting meeting the other day with Fraser Macmillan. I had asked if the Macmillan Foundation would be willing to support a Mental Health Practice at the Montrose Free Clinic, specializing in War Trauma. There is a lack of training programs and specialists to treat the issues are facing as a community and I think this could be a solid solution.

I know you deal in the other kind of trauma, but can you think of anyone who might be interested to sit on a committee to make this happen or even serve as director?

This is just in the idea phase right now, but there is momentum. I want to capitalize.

[//WARD to AUGUSTUS PYE]

[WARD to MONTE & JUSTIN]

I met with Fraser Macmillan on behalf of Montrose ownership and the Macmillan Foundation. Uplift is going to be entering into a partnership with them, hopefully to start a mental health practice at the Montrose Free Clinic. I think we can all agree that this is something we need.

I have also asked that someone either among ownership or BIQL publicly come out against what happened with Flint.

If you feel comfortable, I would appreciate if you accepted the invitation. I think it could give a good amount of weight to our movement.

[//WARD to MONTE & JUSTIN]

[WARD to DUNBAR]

I have been having some interesting conversations. What do you think QUABBLE can do to address hostile work environments in the league? Specifically with bullying among players. The Flint incident is not an isolated event, but surely there needs to be policy in place. Thoughts? Anything in the works?

[//WARD to DUNBAR]

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	Re: Monte \| Jason \| Justin justifiability 2018-03-08 02:09 am UTC (link)
	I will capitalise on the opportunity presents itself, but I am not going to force the issue. As this meeting is bigger than Banchory and could have a far more immediate and widespread impact. If there is anything you or the Board may need, please let me know. Beyond Hermione, who else has been appointed? (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

Monte | Jason | Justin

feelingyou
2018-03-08 02:21 am UTC (link)

We have Nobby Leach who was the first muggleborn Ministry of Magic in the 60s. The man is an absolute delight to work with, and will be able to give us some good insight on the Ministry angle.

Mary Cattermole quiet, but smart and a solid voice of reason in chaos.

Jeremy Goodwin who is a master of policy briefing. He used to working the Beast and Being Division for the Ministry.

Then I have Emerson Harper as legal counsel, who I think you met as well as Caroline Knightly for PR - she is an absolute steal to get on board.

We are still looking for a few other people to round out our ranks.

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	Monte \| Jason \| Justin camerontroubles 2018-03-08 02:29 am UTC (link)
	I'll have to check my training schedule with United and the coach/captain, and may have to leave if it's another insanely long match like the Kestrels, but I'll make every effort to be there. I'll let Fraser Macmillan know as well. His ward was only for me, but I'm assuming that he's okay if I bring Justin? (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	Monte \| Jason \| Justin feelingyou 2018-03-08 02:31 am UTC (link)
	I don't think that particular aspect came up, but I am expecting you to bring Justin. I will formally invite him if no one else does. And honestly, if you could just show up for an hour or two that would be more than enough. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	Monte \| Jason \| Justin camerontroubles 2018-03-08 02:37 am UTC (link)
	I'm sure I can do that. Anything for the cause! (Reply to this) (Parent)

	Monte \| Jason \| Justin justifiability 2018-03-08 02:41 am UTC (link)
	For the record, I am perfectly alright attending on Monte's Boyfriend rather than Prospective Quidditch Owner. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	Monte \| Jason \| Justin feelingyou 2018-03-08 02:53 am UTC (link)
	As I said: capitalize on all opportunities. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	Monte \| Jason \| Justin justifiability 2018-03-08 03:11 am UTC (link)
	I am not going to let my personal ambition overshadow a more widely needed resource. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	Monte \| Jason \| Justin feelingyou 2018-03-08 03:31 am UTC (link)
	Like I said: synergy. It's a good thing. (Reply to this) (Parent)

	Monte \| Jason \| Justin justifiability 2018-03-08 02:38 am UTC (link)
	Nobby Leach?! (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	Monte \| Jason \| Justin feelingyou 2018-03-08 02:53 am UTC (link)
	I know, right? (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	Monte \| Jason \| Justin justifiability 2018-03-08 02:58 am UTC (link)
	Nobby Leach! (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	Monte \| Jason \| Justin feelingyou 2018-03-08 03:04 am UTC (link)
	I take it you're a fan? (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	Monte \| Jason \| Justin justifiability 2018-03-08 03:09 am UTC (link)
	He has been the only Minister for Magic in the Ministry's History. Of course I'm a fan. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	Monte \| Jason \| Justin feelingyou 2018-03-08 03:10 am UTC (link)
	Then I definitely want to make sure you meet him. You might find yourself working with him in the future. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	Re: Monte \| Jason \| Justin justifiability 2018-03-08 03:12 am UTC (link)
	<>[...]</i> What? What?! (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	Monte \| Jason \| Justin feelingyou 2018-03-08 03:30 am UTC (link)
	Well, he is on the Uplift Foundation Board of Directors. You are one of our major donors. I would even hope you might be interested in doing more work with Uplift in a more formal role. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	Monte \| Jason \| Justin justifiability 2018-03-08 03:37 am UTC (link)
	What kind of formal role? (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	Monte \| Jason \| Justin feelingyou 2018-03-08 03:42 am UTC (link)
	Well, I was thinking you might be a good addition to the Board, but I am happy to have you join us in whatever capacity you see appropriate. Especially, because I don't want to get in the way of your future quidditch plans, but I am certainly willing to formalize that relationship from the start. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	Monte \| Jason \| Justin justifiability 2018-03-08 03:57 am UTC (link)
	You want me on the Board. The Board of Directors. ~~But I'm too young~~ Realistically the Banchory Bangers wouldn't have a starting season for at least three years, if I'm supremely lucky. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	Monte \| Jason \| Justin feelingyou 2018-03-08 04:05 am UTC (link)
	If you don't want it, we can forget the soft ask was even made. But I think it would be a good opportunity for you, a chance to network, and help us change our future for the better. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

Monte | Jason | Justin

justifiability
2018-03-08 04:43 am UTC (link)

Realistically, I wouldn't imagine that I would be part of a Board of Directors until much later in life, if at all. It would have all depended on what we are doing with my grandfather's company.

I am not unopposed to the idea, but ~~I do wonder about~~ people are going to wonder with both Hermione and I on the Board. They are going to claim that we are too young, regardless of our experiences.

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Monte | Jason | Justin

feelingyou
2018-03-08 04:51 am UTC (link)

Too young.
Too muggle.
Too black.

I'm tired of it.

I making the rules now. I am going to pick the people I think are best for the job now and in the future. Hermione Granger brings one thing to the table. You bring a different perspective. Plus, I am pretty sure a large part of why the war was one related to the actions of school children. I don't say this as an insult, but rather fact. There was a large youth movement during the war, why should that stop there?

Just think about the offer. Nothing is being forced upon you. If you'd like to take a different role, I am happy to talk about that too.

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	Monte \| Jason \| Justin justifiability 2018-03-08 04:20 pm UTC (link)
	I want it. ~~Too much~~ You're right. What do you need me to do. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	Monte \| Jason \| Justin feelingyou 2018-03-08 11:28 pm UTC (link)
	Great. Right now I want you to meet the others. I want to you start learning how we work. We have a few projects ongoing, let me know where you'd like to help out and please speak up if there is anything specific you'd like to pursue. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

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