Hello to all,

Below are the advancement requirements for Suomi Culture Advocate, and Suomi Troupe, as well as voting criteria. For Suomi Citizenship please see the Suomi Citizenship Guidlines post.

Advancement to Suomi Culture Advocate

* Any Aisling interested in becoming a Suomi Culture Advocate can find an application on the Soumi Troupe News board, or one can requested from an active Troupe or Burgess. Please fill it in and return it by hand or by parcel to a member of the Troupe.

* There is no waiting period to become an Culture Advocate at this time, your application will be judged on merit and worthiness. Applying yourself or attending Troupe Meetings is smiled upon.

* Any Aisling who applies but does not become a Suomi Culture Advocate has a ((2 month)) waiting period before they are able to re-apply. Speaking with a Troupe member can help guide you on your way to becoming a Culture Advocate.

Advancement to Suomi Troupe

* Must be a Suomi Culture Advocate

* There is no waiting period to advance to Suomi Troupe, however this does not mean instant advancement from Advocate. It means that each Aisling shall be judged on their individual merit, effort, ability to be a benefit to the Troupe, and at their own speeds.

* Any Advocate who feels they have put in sufficient work and effort to become a full fledged member of the Suomi Troupe can find an application on the Suomi Troupe News board, or can be requested from an active Troupe or Burgess. Please fill it in and return it by hand or by parcel to a member of the Troupe.

* Any Advocate who applies but does not become a member of the Suomi Troupe has a ((2 month)) waiting period before they are able to re-apply. That time is best spent assessing how you can grow into a potential role with the Troupe and to improve on weaker areas.

Voting Criteria:

* Only ACTIVE members of the Suomi Troupe and Suomi Culture Advocates have voting abilities.

* See current Troupe roster for list of all Active members

* Active status is based on attendance and active participation in the Suomi Troupe and its activities. Active status will be decided by any active Burgess

* ((Voting shall remain open for the period of one week))

* Final voting and tally will occur at the next scheduled Troupe Meeting.
((Weekly))

* Advancement requires a 60% Majority vote for Advocate and Troupe.

* Aislings will be advanced pending the voting results at the next Troupe Meeting.

* Advocates, Troupe, and Burgess can all vote for new Suomi Culture Advocates

* Only Troupe and Burgess can vote for new Suomi Troupe Members

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-Sir Nair
Burgess of the Suomi Troupe