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The Star Wars Philippines Holocron
Stormballs at the 2nd Philippine Toys and Collectibles Convention!
The Stormballs took the ToyCon at the Megamall Conference Center yesterday by storm! The performance hasn't even started and they were already being asked to pose for some pictures! Video clips coming out at the Stormballs' Official Website soon....
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SWP Tambay Day! (Assembly #14)
Agenda: none. :)
Venue: SWP HQ, 2pm to around 12:30am of the next day!
Attendees: Meann, Oneal, Aids, Patrick, Rachel, Joran, Rain, JP, Krys, Ian, Paolo J.
'Twas fun fun fun. There was really no agenda for tambay day. The object was just to hang out. One significant event of the day: Mulletboy was born! The greatest hero who will ever try to save the galaxy... More to come on Mulletboy....
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No one contested it, so Marga gets credits for translating the Aurebesh on the Vader Matrix pic. The answers....
starwarskickass
darthvaderhasyou
(he)cankickneosbutt
(there)isnoescapefromthedarkside
Cool. Am awarding Marga 50 credits. :)
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Hrmmm... I've thought of a way to make this Holocron more functional.... Will put up separate pages to access a listing of activities for a certain period. Then, when applicable, those listings will also contain links to either minutes of meetings on this blog, or links to contest pages, etc. Will make index available on left hand side control panel. But I'd better work on this soon or all the events will pile up, and I'll regret not starting the indexing earlier. After I finish that, maybe I should try and find out if Madame Jocasta Nu needs an assistant.... Thank the Force for National Holidays. Since there's no work this Friday, I can get to that, and maybe even finish it in a day! If only my very own office Darth Vader did not transfigure into Emperor Palpatine, things would have been so cool....
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While surfing TheForce.Net, I came across a cool Matrix-Vader pic made by a guy named Jeremy Freed. Just for kicks, I decided to put it up as this week's group pic. And again, just for fun, since the scrolling text is supposed to be written in Aurebesh, I will give points to the person who can translate the text and present proof of the translation. LOL. I knew something fishy was going on in the Matrix. Apparently, it's the work of the Sith. ;)
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Finally got around to posting this.....
Minutes of Meeting: Jedi Council
Date: June 5, 2003, 7:30PM
Venue: Starbucks @ Enterprise Center
Attendees: Meann, Oneal, Aids, Patrick, Rachel, Rain
Agenda:
1) Participation in the 2nd Philippine Toys and Collectibles Convention
- Points brought up by Patrick:
* it will not be profitable to participate because of the number of merchants in
the convention
* Toy-darian Degs not sure of participating - no merchandise for SWP
* target audience of convention
- other points:
* low manpower
* organize a consolidation activity instead
- Decision by 4 out of 6 Council members: do not participate
2) Membership
- imposing membership fees
- cost of membership: dependent on final membership privileges
- mailing list subscribers who did not pay membership dues will not get said privileges
- proposed membership privileges:
* discounts from resident merchants (amount to be discussed with merchants. all
merchants who will do business in the group must offer the same discounts)
* discounts/admission to group events
* access to group Hyperspace account
* access to group archives (videos/books) subject to archive rules
+ no rental fees for videos
+ impose rental fees for rare and expensive books
+ other rules to be formulated
* exclusive group content
- issue membership IDs with stickers that will indicate member rank and membership
expiration
3) Proposed major activities for the rest of the year
- 3rd quarter
* Original Trilogy marathon at Brash Young Cinema
* Prequel Marathon at Brash surrounding visit of Asst. Art Director for Lucasfilm
(coordination c/o Oneal)
- 4th quarter
* Events surrounding the release of the Clone Wars cartoons
* New Worlds 2
4) Impose a merit system and membership hierarchy
- a merit system that will determine a member's rank in the organization hierarchy.
- group contribution and attendance shall be credited accordingly
- Proposed Merit System:
* posting at the TF.N Fanforce Philippines Forum - 50 credits
* Website / mailing list contributions
+ filks - 20 credits
+ fan art - 30 credits
+ DMPs - 20 credits
+ original fan fic - 30 credits
+ news articles - standard: 15 credits (awarding to be determined by Council)
+ photo of the week captioning submissions: 10 credits per entry
+ all contributions that will be featured in the SWP website earn an extra
10 credits
* assembly attendance - 100 credits
* group contest entries
+ every entry shall be awarded 100 credits
+ winning entry shall be awarded 200 credits
* event attendance and participation
+ attendance - 300 credits
+ wearing costumes - additional 500 credits to attendance
+ event volunteer - additional 100 credits to attendance
* recruitment
+ member who recruits - 100 credits
+ newbie - 100 credits
+ member must bring newbie to an assembly for recruitment credits to be awarded
- Merit System Tracking:
* Merits earned throughout the week will be summarized and published in the group every
Monday.
* Tracking Assignments:
+ News posted: Patrick
+ All website related items: Aids
+ Off-list items and recruitment: Meann
* Summary of merits awarded shall be submitted every Sunday afternoon to Meann for
collating and computation
* Updated list shall be submitted to Aids for publishing by Monday and posted on the
website. Meann will also publish the updates in the mailing list.
* Merits may be converted to Republic Credits in certain instances to be decided
by the Jedi Council.
- Proposed Hierarchy
* Jedi Council - membership is still by invitation only; Councilors may also earn
credits
* Youngling: 0 - 1000 credits; all entry level members
* Padawan: 1000 - 3000 credits
* Jedi Knight: 3000 - 7000 credits
* Jedi Master: 7000 - 10000 credits
+ after reaching the rank of Jedi Master, a member is now allowed to choose his/her
eventual affiliation: Jedi / Sith / Rebel Alliance / Empire
+ a point system for the rankings within the affiliations will later be determined
- Members who did not pay membership dues are entitled to a membership discount after
reaching a certain number of credits.
- All members are entitled to earn credits (whether paying or non-paying) but certain
privileges relating to credits will only be available to paying members.
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Comment feature installed. Have fun! :)
Jedi Council today, 7:30pm at Starbucks at the Enterprise Center in Ayala. Minutes and details to follow. Have to get this audit out of the way first. :)
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After posting about this blog at the mailing list, Bace suggested this can be called the SWP Holocron. Sounds good. Running to the Unofficial Encyclopedia to look up more info on Holocrons....
"known originally as a holographic chronicle, this was a recording device used by the ancient Jedi Knights to hold the multitude of teachings and lore needed to maintain the Jedi Knights. Each of these devices provides a visual and vocal way to view the enclosed information. The holocron was essentially a dense crystal, with intricate lattices and vertices which were capable of storing huge amounts of information. Most were small enough to fit in the palm of a human being. Each holocron has a gatekeeper assigned to dispense the information. The gatekeeper contains the cognitive network functions of a Jedi Master, and acts as a search, recovery, and storage allocation program. The devices are shaped like small, translucent cubes, and can be activated by a person controlling The Force. The Holocron can sense the user's ability with the Force, and can block out areas of knowledge that are beyond the user's ability. Despite the name, these holocrons were not limited to the Jedi Knights. Several holocrons containing Sith lore have been discovered as well. For some unknown reason, Sith Holocrons were pyramidal in shape, while Jedi Holocrons were cubic. The technology for constructing a Holocron and storing the personalities and knowledge within one was lost many thousands of years before the Battle of Yavin."
Cool! Hrmmm. Maybe a change in name is in order.... will get to it later on. :)
Oh, and someone wants a comment feature on here! LOL.
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This is my little personal project for Star Wars Philippines. This blog will document assemblies, events, and other happenings in the group. I've long started this project using the Database feature at Yahoogroups, but it's not very smart, that feature. It doesn't have a function that allows you to sort the entries by dates. It just sorts entries alphabetically. Needless to say, a diary which isn't sorted by date is quite... ahhh... stupid? So I decided to use good ole Blogger. At least I can put in longer entries here. There's room to put in Minutes of Meetings and comments.
Oh, the comments feature. That's what I forgot. The comments feature. Hrmmm... Initially, I told myself that this is MY documentation, why should anyone butt in on it? But I'll think about putting one in....
On with the show, then!
Exporting all this from the SWP Database.
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April 5, 2002
SWP was founded at Yahoogroups
It all started with some friends who needed a place to talk about Star Wars and the need to interact with fellow Filipino fans
May 12, 2002
E! Philippines "Attack of the Clones" Premiere
May 16, 2002
The idea for Fanforce Philippines was first brought up at the mailing list.
May 17, 2002
"Star Wars Episode II - Attack of the Clones" premiered in the Philippines.
May 18, 2002
The Fanforce Philippines campaign was officially started.
SWP Founder, Meann, posted at the Fanforce Communications Forum and Fanforce Asia and Africa forums to start the Fanforce Philippines campaign.
June 11, 2002
Adrian joins the SWP Jedi Council
... as Group Moderator and Fanforce Coordinator
June 11, 2002
The Fanforce Philippines forum was set-up!
Due to increased activirty in the thread started for the Fanforce Philippines campaign, Fanforce administrators set-up a Philippines forum at the Fanforce Asia and Africa forum.
June 17, 2002
First SWP Contest
Six Degrees of Star Wars challenge, won by Patrick (hat_tr1ck).
June 22, 2002
1st SWP Assembly (2:30PM, EDSA Shangri-la Food Court)
Attended by: Cholo, Adrian, Mayo, Krys, Jemi, Meann
Agenda: website, fanforce campaign, decision to name the group Star Wars Philippines
more details at post #998 at the Mailing List archive
June 22, 2002
Cholo joins the SWP Jedi Council
Cholo agreed to be part of the Jedi Council as coordinator for Collecting/Merchandising
June 23, 2002
Patrick joins the SWP Jedi Council
July 20, 2002
2nd SWP Assembly (2:30PM, Starbucks Podium)
Attended by: Meann, Adrian, Cholo, Eva, Ian, Patrick, Rachel
Agenda: SWP website, SWP logo contest, proposed fanforce activities, group promotions
details at post# 1292 in the Mailing List archive
August 3, 2002
Voting started for the SWP Logo Contest
12 entries were submitted (participants: Adrian and Patrick)
August 10, 2002
SWP Logo Contest winner announced
Adrian's entry #12 won, (see post #1439 for poll results)
August 11, 2002
SWP Filk Contest started
1) Choose any song.
2) Write in lyrics for it that tell the whole story of AOTC!
3) Submit your work by Sunday, August 25, 2002, 11:59PM
August 25, 2002
SWP Filk Contest Concluded
August 28, 2002
SWP Filk Contest Winner Announced
the sole entry, Marga's "Livin' La Vida Jedi" won
see post #1590 to sing the filk
September 14, 2002
3rd SWP Assembly (2PM, Central Comic Headquarters, Katipunan)
Attended by: Meann, Adrian, Cholo, Laurice, Krys, Miao, May Anne, Anna
Agenda: website, convention, group promotions, future activities
details at post #1685
September 16, 2002
SWP was declared as an Official Fanforce Chapter
Having completed all the requirements set by Fanforce, SWP is now an Official Chapter!
September 17, 2002
Fanforce Philippines forum changes
Changes were made re: customization of links and settings
October 5, 2002
4th SWP Assembly (2PM, Starbucks at Podium)
Project planning for 1st Philippine Toys and Collectibles Convention
Attended by: Cholo, Aids, Auey, Rachel, Patrick, Ulan, Pow, Armand, Oneal, Meann
October 6, 2002
SWP Captioning Contest #1 launched
http://www.geocities.com/ginny_skywalker/swpcaptioningcontest1/index.html
October 19, 2002
SWP 5th General Assembly (2PM, Starbucks at Podium)
Finalization of plans for the 1st Philippine Toys and Collectibles Convention
Attended by: Cholo, Aids, Ian, May Anne, Miao, Lily, Earl, Degs, Patrick, Meann
October 20, 2002
SWP Captioning Contest #1 was concluded
October 24, 2002
Winner of the SWP Captioning Contest #1 was announced.
Winner: Ian (see post number 1992 for the winning entry, Entry Number 1)
October 26, 2002
1st Philippine Toys and Collectibles Convention
SWP made a successful debut as Fanforce Philippines at the 1st Philippine Toys and Collectibles Convention. We were there to promote the group, recruit members, show off the members' collections, and have fun!
November 23, 2002
6th SWP Assembly (Starbucks at Podium, 2PM)
No agenda
Attended by: Aids, Ian, Earl, Oneal, Meann, May Anne, Miao, and Artoo! :D
November 28, 2002
Official Philippines release of "Star Wars Episode II: Attack of the Clones" on DVD/VHS/VCD.
November 28, 2002
SWP Christmas E-Card Design Contest was launched
details at: http://www.geocities.com/ginny_skywalker/swpxmascardcontest/index.html
December 12, 2002
Oneal and Degs join the SWP Jedi Council
December 14, 2002
SWP Christmas Assembly 2002 (7th assembly) / AOTC DVD viewing
Held at Brash Young Cinema
Attended by: Adrian, Patrick, Rachel, Degs, Earl, May Anne, Miao, Paolo D., Paolo J., Emil, MC, Krys, Ian, Oneal, Artoo, and Meann.
December 31, 2002
Poll starts for the SWP Christmas E-card Design Contest
Entries may be found at: http://photos.yahoo.com/bc/jedi_ginny
December 30, 2002
First Planning Session for the Philippine Science Fiction and Fantasy Convention on March 12, 2003
Seattle's @ Greenbelt1
Attendees: Tania (Via Astris), Paolo J., Adrian, Oneal, Meann
January 4, 2003
SWP Christmas E-Card Design contest winner announced
Patrick's "Death Parol" wins with 50% of the total votes cast! He wins a VCD copy of AOTC, and a surprise prize from Master Cholo! Entries may be viewed at: http://photos.yahoo.com/bc/jedi_ginny
January 25, 2003
Jedi Council (2PM, Starbucks @ Podium)A
ttended by Meann, Adrian, Cholo, Degs, and Oneal
Agenda: New Worlds - The 1st Philippine Science Fiction and Fantasy Convention
February 4, 2003
Polls for the SWP AOTC Captioning Contest #2 started
http://www32.brinkster.com/ginnyskywalker/swpcaptioning2/swp2polls.html
February 8, 2003
8th SWP Assembly (2PM @ Starbucks at Podium)
Attendees: Meann, Adrian, Cholo, Oneal, Artoo, Degs, Ian, Patrick, Rachel, Gary, Marga, Emil, Paolo J, Hector, Bace
Agenda: New Worlds - The 1st Phil, SF and F Convention
February 15, 2003
New Worlds Activity Volunteers Meeting (2PM, Seattle's @ Megastrip)
Attendees: Adrian, Ian, Jaybee, Gary, John G., Emil, Bace, Hector, Meann
Agenda: Lightsaber Demo, Booth Design, Art Exhibit
February 21, 2003
SWP Captioning Contest 2 Winner Announced
Ian and Entry Number C3
February 22, 2003
9th SWP Assembly (2PM, Starbucks @ Podium)
Attended by: Adrian, Degs, Gary, Hector, Ian, Oneal, and Meann
Agenda: finalization of plans for "New Worlds"
March 1, 2003
New Worlds Planning Meeting (2PM, Starbucks @ Podium)
Attended by: Meann, Adrian, Patrick, Gary, Earl, Emil, Rain, Hector
March 5, 2003
New Worlds Media Appearance
"Breakfast" @ Studio 23; SWP representative: Adrian
March 12, 2003
"New Worlds" - The 1st Philippine Science Fiction and Fantasy Convention
SWP made history along with 6 other major fan groups and launched the 1st ever science fiction and fantasy convention in the country.
March 22, 2003
10th SWP Assembly (2PM, Starbucks @ Podium)
Attended by May Anne, Hec, Aids, Grand Moff, Rain, Azrael, Christian, Gary, Cholo, Degs, Earl, JP, Tonton, Jax, Mardon, Noel, Rachel, Padawan Den, Ian, Oneal, Meann.
Agenda: Evaluation of SWP at New Worlds, Anniversary Party Venue, venue of next assemblies, Stormtrooper Armor project
March 23, 2003
Media Appearances
SWP @ "Magandang Umaga Bayan", live (reps: Degs, Earl, Grand Moff, Oneal, Artoo)
"Digital Tour" New Worlds Coverage; "Stormballs" mention at Philippine Daily Inquirer, column by Rina Jimenez-David
April 5, 2003
SWP Anniversary Party
Held at Cholo's place in Marikina.
Attended by: Meann, Oneal, Adrian, Cholo, Earl, Carlo, Matsu, Jax, Hec, Christian, Ian, MC, Azrael, Borgs, JP, Gary, Miao
April 15, 2003
11th SWP Assembly (6:30PM, Starbucks @ Podium)
Attended by: Meann, Oneal, Aids, Rain, Gary, Ian, Krys, Paolo, Rachel, Patrick, Denden
Agenda: Planning the SWP out of town trip
May 3, 2003
12th SWP Assembly (2PM, Starbucks @ Podium)
Attended by: Gary, Meann, Oneal, MC, Azrael, Aids...
Agenda: Planning the SWP out of town trip
May 13, 2003
Stormballs Website Launched
www.stormballs.tk
May 14, 2003
Impromptu meeting for attendees of the outing
@Food Choices, Greenbelt 3, 8pm
Attended by: Gary, Christian, Meann, Aids, Oneal, Hector, Patrick, Rachel
May 17-18, 2003
1st SWP Out of Town Trip
at Gary Mayoralgo's residence in Cabangan, Zambales.
Attended by: Meann, Oneal, Aids, Patrick, Rachel, Denden, Rain, Hector, Gary, Christian, and Mr. and Mrs. Mayoralgo
May 18, 2003
The identity of the mysterious Anakiningining was revealed to the Beach Outing attendees
Anakiningining is really _____________. :D
May 31, 2003
13th SWP Assembly (and Jedi Council), 3PM, Starbucks @ Podium
Agenda: 2nd Phil. Toys and Collectibles Convention
Attendees: Meann, Oneal, Patrick, Aids, Rachel, Denden, Earl, Hector, MC, Azrael, Marga, Rain
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testing... hello galaxy...
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