Minister of Communications - Revision history

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	[[File:Danni Michele - Minister of Comms.jpg\|thumb\|200px\|Danni Michele, Minister of Communications]]		[[File:Danni Michele - Minister of Comms.jpg\|thumb\|200px\|Danni Michele, Minister of Communications]]
	The '''Minister of Communications''' ~~was~~ a short-lived position in the [[Grand Ducal Cabinet]] of [[Westarctica]] in 2005. The office was later reborn as Director of Communications in June 2018, before becoming a full ministry again in December 2018.		The '''Minister of Communications''' is a cabinet ministry in the [[Royal Council]]. It began as a short-lived position in the [[Grand Ducal Cabinet]] of [[Westarctica]] in 2005. The office was later reborn as Director of Communications in June 2018, before becoming a full ministry again in December 2018.

	~~==History of the ministry==~~		==Original creation==
	===Original creation===
	In 2005, [[Grand Duke Travis]] sought to increase public awareness of Westarctica and its mission by purchasing advertising blocks in print publications and online. To this end, he explored the possibility of creating a "Ministry of Propoganda." This name was deemed unsatisfactory by most existing members of the cabinet, so the name was changed to Ministry of Communications.		In 2005, [[Grand Duke Travis]] sought to increase public awareness of Westarctica and its mission by purchasing advertising blocks in print publications and online. To this end, he explored the possibility of creating a "Ministry of Propoganda." This name was deemed unsatisfactory by most existing members of the cabinet, so the name was changed to Ministry of Communications.

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	Grand Duke Travis sent Mr. Karwell a check for $50 with instructions to place the first ad in a place of his choosing. However, after the check was cashed, the Grand Duke was unable to get in contact with Mr. Karwell, and it eventually became apparent that he had taken the money and run. The Ministry of Communication was then disbanded and Mr. Karwell was sentenced to exile from [[Westarctica]].		Grand Duke Travis sent Mr. Karwell a check for $50 with instructions to place the first ad in a place of his choosing. However, after the check was cashed, the Grand Duke was unable to get in contact with Mr. Karwell, and it eventually became apparent that he had taken the money and run. The Ministry of Communication was then disbanded and Mr. Karwell was sentenced to exile from [[Westarctica]].

	==~~Current status~~==		==2018 revival of the office==
	In 2018, [[Grand Duke Travis]] and [[Duke of the Bear Peninsula\|Duke Jordan of the Bear Peninsula]] discussed their apparent difficulty in growing Westarctica's official social media accounts on Twitter and Instagram in the same way they had successfully expanded the nation's Facebook page and citizen's group. To solve the problem, they decided to invite Danni Michele, a devoted citizen and active GISHER, to take over responsibility for Westarctica's Twitter account, and eventually the rest of the country's social media presence.		In 2018, [[Grand Duke Travis]] and [[Duke of the Bear Peninsula\|Duke Jordan of the Bear Peninsula]] discussed their apparent difficulty in growing Westarctica's official social media accounts on Twitter and Instagram in the same way they had successfully expanded the nation's Facebook page and citizen's group. To solve the problem, they decided to invite [[Countess of Carter\|Danni Michele]], a devoted citizen and active GISHER, to take over responsibility for Westarctica's Twitter account, and eventually the rest of the country's social media presence.

	As her role was initially limited, they decided to make her a member of the [[Royal Council]] with the title of Director, but after six months of excellence in her work, Danni was promoted to Minister of Communications.		As her role was initially limited, they decided to make her a member of the [[Royal Council]] with the title of Director, but after six months of excellence in her work, Danni was promoted to Minister of Communications.

			===Director of Discord===
	In September 2020, the office of Director of Discord was created inside the Ministry of Communications. The post is responsible for administering Westarctica's Discord server and is occupied by the [[Gothic Mountains\|Duke of the Gothic Mountains]].		In September 2020, the office of Director of Discord was created inside the Ministry of Communications. The post is responsible for administering Westarctica's Discord server and is occupied by the [[Gothic Mountains\|Duke of the Gothic Mountains]].

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	[[File:Danni Michele - Minister of Comms.jpg\|thumb\|200px\|Danni Michele, ~~Director~~ of Communications]]		[[File:Danni Michele - Minister of Comms.jpg\|thumb\|200px\|Danni Michele, Minister of Communications]]
	The '''Minister of Communications''' was a short-lived position in the [[Grand Ducal Cabinet]] of [[Westarctica]] ~~that~~ was later reborn as Director of Communications in June of 2018, before ~~being reinstated as Minister of Communications~~ in December of 2018.		The '''Minister of Communications''' was a short-lived position in the [[Grand Ducal Cabinet]] of [[Westarctica]] in 2005. The office was later reborn as Director of Communications in June 2018, before becoming a full ministry again in December 2018.

	==~~Role and duties~~==		==History of the ministry==
	===~~Creation of the ministry~~===		===Original creation===
	In 2005, [[Grand Duke Travis]] sought to increase public awareness of Westarctica and its mission by purchasing advertising blocks in print publications and online. To this end, he explored the possibility of creating a "Ministry of Propoganda." This name was deemed unsatisfactory by most existing members of the cabinet, so the name was changed to Ministry of Communications.		In 2005, [[Grand Duke Travis]] sought to increase public awareness of Westarctica and its mission by purchasing advertising blocks in print publications and online. To this end, he explored the possibility of creating a "Ministry of Propoganda." This name was deemed unsatisfactory by most existing members of the cabinet, so the name was changed to Ministry of Communications.

	Although the existing [[Minister of Information]] at the time, the [[Duke of Ravencroft]], had experience creating ads in the newspaper industry, the Grand Duke wished to create a ministry specifically dedicated to advertising.		Although the existing [[Minister of Information]] at the time, the [[Duke of Ravencroft]], had experience creating ads in the newspaper industry, the Grand Duke wished to create a ministry specifically dedicated to advertising.

	===Minister of Communications===		===First Minister of Communications===
	A new citizen of Westarctica, Mr. Eric J. Karwell, listed "Media Marketing Manager" as his occupation on his citizenship application and was selected for an interview for the ministry position. He was deemed enthusiastic enough and qualified enough for the role and assumed the duties as Minister of Communications in mid 2005.		A new citizen of Westarctica, Mr. Eric J. Karwell, listed "Media Marketing Manager" as his occupation on his citizenship application and was selected for an interview for the ministry position. He was deemed enthusiastic enough and qualified enough for the role and assumed the duties as Minister of Communications in mid 2005.

	Grand Duke Travis sent Mr. Karwell a check for $50 with instructions to place the first ad in a place of his choosing. However, after the check was cashed, the Grand Duke was unable to get in contact with Mr. Karwell, and it eventually became apparent that he had taken the money and run. The Ministry of Communication was then disbanded and Mr. Karwell was sentenced to exile from [[Westarctica]].		Grand Duke Travis sent Mr. Karwell a check for $50 with instructions to place the first ad in a place of his choosing. However, after the check was cashed, the Grand Duke was unable to get in contact with Mr. Karwell, and it eventually became apparent that he had taken the money and run. The Ministry of Communication was then disbanded and Mr. Karwell was sentenced to exile from [[Westarctica]].

	==~~Revival of the Role~~==		==Current status==
	In 2018, [[Grand Duke Travis]] and [[Duke of the Bear Peninsula\|Duke Jordan of the Bear Peninsula]] discussed their apparent difficulty in growing Westarctica's official social media accounts on Twitter and Instagram in the same way they had successfully expanded the nation's Facebook page and citizen's group. To solve the problem, they decided to invite Danni Michele, a devoted citizen and active GISHER, to take over responsibility for Westarctica's Twitter account, and eventually the rest of the country's social media presence.		In 2018, [[Grand Duke Travis]] and [[Duke of the Bear Peninsula\|Duke Jordan of the Bear Peninsula]] discussed their apparent difficulty in growing Westarctica's official social media accounts on Twitter and Instagram in the same way they had successfully expanded the nation's Facebook page and citizen's group. To solve the problem, they decided to invite Danni Michele, a devoted citizen and active GISHER, to take over responsibility for Westarctica's Twitter account, and eventually the rest of the country's social media presence.

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	In September 2020, the office of Director of Discord was created inside the Ministry of Communications. The post is responsible for administering Westarctica's Discord server and is occupied by the [[Gothic Mountains\|Duke of the Gothic Mountains]].		In September 2020, the office of Director of Discord was created inside the Ministry of Communications. The post is responsible for administering Westarctica's Discord server and is occupied by the [[Gothic Mountains\|Duke of the Gothic Mountains]].

			==External links==
			* [https://discord.com/invite/pDAgAh4 Discord Server]
			* [https://twitter.com/westarctica Twitter Profile]


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	As her role was initially limited, they decided to make her a member of the [[Royal Council]] with the title of Director, but after six months of excellence in her work, Danni was promoted to Minister of Communications.		As her role was initially limited, they decided to make her a member of the [[Royal Council]] with the title of Director, but after six months of excellence in her work, Danni was promoted to Minister of Communications.

			In September 2020, the office of Director of Discord was created inside the Ministry of Communications. The post is responsible for administering Westarctica's Discord server and is occupied by the [[Gothic Mountains\|Duke of the Gothic Mountains]].

	[[Category:Cabinet of Westarctica]]		[[Category:Cabinet of Westarctica]]

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	[[File:Danni Michele - ~~Director~~ of Comms.jpg\|thumb\|200px\|Danni Michele, Director of Communications]]		[[File:Danni Michele - Minister of Comms.jpg\|thumb\|200px\|Danni Michele, Director of Communications]]
	The '''Minister of Communications''' was a short-lived position in the [[Grand Ducal Cabinet]] of [[Westarctica]] that was later reborn as Director of Communications in June of 2018, before being reinstated as Minister of Communications in December of 2018.		The '''Minister of Communications''' was a short-lived position in the [[Grand Ducal Cabinet]] of [[Westarctica]] that was later reborn as Director of Communications in June of 2018, before being reinstated as Minister of Communications in December of 2018.

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	[[File:Danni Michele - Director of Comms.jpg\|thumb\|200px\|Danni Michele, Director of Communications]]		[[File:Danni Michele - Director of Comms.jpg\|thumb\|200px\|Danni Michele, Director of Communications]]
	The '''Minister of Communications''' was a short-lived position in the [[Grand Ducal Cabinet]] of [[Westarctica]] that was later reborn as ~~'''~~Director of Communications~~'''~~ in June 2018.		The '''Minister of Communications''' was a short-lived position in the [[Grand Ducal Cabinet]] of [[Westarctica]] that was later reborn as Director of Communications in June of 2018, before being reinstated as Minister of Communications in December of 2018.

	==Role and duties==		==Role and duties==
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	Grand Duke Travis sent Mr. Karwell a check for $50 with instructions to place the first ad in a place of his choosing. However, after the check was cashed, the Grand Duke was unable to get in contact with Mr. Karwell, and it eventually became apparent that he had taken the money and run. The Ministry of Communication was then disbanded and Mr. Karwell was sentenced to exile from [[Westarctica]].		Grand Duke Travis sent Mr. Karwell a check for $50 with instructions to place the first ad in a place of his choosing. However, after the check was cashed, the Grand Duke was unable to get in contact with Mr. Karwell, and it eventually became apparent that he had taken the money and run. The Ministry of Communication was then disbanded and Mr. Karwell was sentenced to exile from [[Westarctica]].

	==~~Director~~ of ~~Communications~~==		==Revival of the Role==
	In 2018, [[Grand Duke Travis]] and [[Duke of the Bear Peninsula\|Duke Jordan of the Bear Peninsula]] discussed their apparent difficulty in growing Westarctica's official social media accounts on Twitter and Instagram in the same way they had successfully expanded the nation's Facebook page and citizen's group. To solve the problem, they decided to invite Danni Michele, a devoted citizen and active GISHER, to take over responsibility for Westarctica's Twitter account, and eventually the rest of the country's social media presence.		In 2018, [[Grand Duke Travis]] and [[Duke of the Bear Peninsula\|Duke Jordan of the Bear Peninsula]] discussed their apparent difficulty in growing Westarctica's official social media accounts on Twitter and Instagram in the same way they had successfully expanded the nation's Facebook page and citizen's group. To solve the problem, they decided to invite Danni Michele, a devoted citizen and active GISHER, to take over responsibility for Westarctica's Twitter account, and eventually the rest of the country's social media presence.

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Director of Communications

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	In 2018, [[Grand Duke Travis]] and [[Duke of the Bear Peninsula\|Duke Jordan of the Bear Peninsula]] discussed their apparent difficulty in growing Westarctica's official social media accounts on Twitter and Instagram in the same way they had successfully expanded the nation's Facebook page and citizen's group. To solve the problem, they decided to invite Danni Michele, a devoted citizen and active GISHER, to take over responsibility for Westarctica's Twitter account, and eventually the rest of the country's social media presence.		In 2018, [[Grand Duke Travis]] and [[Duke of the Bear Peninsula\|Duke Jordan of the Bear Peninsula]] discussed their apparent difficulty in growing Westarctica's official social media accounts on Twitter and Instagram in the same way they had successfully expanded the nation's Facebook page and citizen's group. To solve the problem, they decided to invite Danni Michele, a devoted citizen and active GISHER, to take over responsibility for Westarctica's Twitter account, and eventually the rest of the country's social media presence.

	As her role was initially limited, they decided to make her a member of the [[Royal Council]] with the title of Director, but after six months of excellence in her work, ~~Dannie~~ was promoted to Minister of Communications.		As her role was initially limited, they decided to make her a member of the [[Royal Council]] with the title of Director, but after six months of excellence in her work, Danni was promoted to Minister of Communications.

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	In 2018, [[Grand Duke Travis]] and [[Duke of the Bear Peninsula\|Duke Jordan of the Bear Peninsula]] discussed their apparent difficulty in growing Westarctica's official social media accounts on Twitter and Instagram in the same way they had successfully expanded the nation's Facebook page and citizen's group. To solve the problem, they decided to invite Danni Michele, a devoted citizen and active GISHER, to take over responsibility for Westarctica's Twitter account, and eventually the rest of the country's social media presence.		In 2018, [[Grand Duke Travis]] and [[Duke of the Bear Peninsula\|Duke Jordan of the Bear Peninsula]] discussed their apparent difficulty in growing Westarctica's official social media accounts on Twitter and Instagram in the same way they had successfully expanded the nation's Facebook page and citizen's group. To solve the problem, they decided to invite Danni Michele, a devoted citizen and active GISHER, to take over responsibility for Westarctica's Twitter account, and eventually the rest of the country's social media presence.

	As her role was initially limited, they decided to make her a member of the [[Royal Council]] with the title of Director, ~~although it is anticipated that once~~ her ~~role expands she will assume the post of~~ Minister of Communications.		As her role was initially limited, they decided to make her a member of the [[Royal Council]] with the title of Director, but after six months of excellence in her work, Dannie was promoted to Minister of Communications.

	[[Category:Cabinet of Westarctica]]		[[Category:Cabinet of Westarctica]]

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			[[File:Danni Michele - Director of Comms.jpg\|thumb\|200px\|Danni Michele, Director of Communications]]
	The '''Minister of Communications''' was a short-lived position in the [[Grand Ducal Cabinet]] of [[Westarctica]] that was later reborn as '''Director of Communications''' in June 2018.		The '''Minister of Communications''' was a short-lived position in the [[Grand Ducal Cabinet]] of [[Westarctica]] that was later reborn as '''Director of Communications''' in June 2018.

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	==Director of Communications==		==Director of Communications==
	~~[[File:Danni Michele - Director of Comms.jpg\|thumb\|200px\|Danni Michele, Director of Communications]]~~
	In 2018, [[Grand Duke Travis]] and [[Duke of the Bear Peninsula\|Duke Jordan of the Bear Peninsula]] discussed their apparent difficulty in growing Westarctica's official social media accounts on Twitter and Instagram in the same way they had successfully expanded the nation's Facebook page and citizen's group. To solve the problem, they decided to invite Danni Michele, a devoted citizen and active GISHER, to take over responsibility for Westarctica's Twitter account, and eventually the rest of the country's social media presence.		In 2018, [[Grand Duke Travis]] and [[Duke of the Bear Peninsula\|Duke Jordan of the Bear Peninsula]] discussed their apparent difficulty in growing Westarctica's official social media accounts on Twitter and Instagram in the same way they had successfully expanded the nation's Facebook page and citizen's group. To solve the problem, they decided to invite Danni Michele, a devoted citizen and active GISHER, to take over responsibility for Westarctica's Twitter account, and eventually the rest of the country's social media presence.

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	The '''Minister of Communications''' was a short-lived position in the [[Grand Ducal Cabinet]] of [[Westarctica]].		The '''Minister of Communications''' was a short-lived position in the [[Grand Ducal Cabinet]] of [[Westarctica]] that was later reborn as '''Director of Communications''' in June 2018.

	==Role and duties==		==Role and duties==
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	A new citizen of Westarctica, Mr. Eric J. Karwell, listed "Media Marketing Manager" as his occupation on his citizenship application and was selected for an interview for the ministry position. He was deemed enthusiastic enough and qualified enough for the role and assumed the duties as Minister of Communications in mid 2005.		A new citizen of Westarctica, Mr. Eric J. Karwell, listed "Media Marketing Manager" as his occupation on his citizenship application and was selected for an interview for the ministry position. He was deemed enthusiastic enough and qualified enough for the role and assumed the duties as Minister of Communications in mid 2005.

	Grand Duke Travis sent Mr. Karwell a check for $50 with instructions to place the first ad in a place of his choosing. However, after the check was cashed, the Grand Duke was unable to get in contact with Mr. Karwell, and it eventually became apparent that he had taken the money and run. The Ministry of Communication was then disbanded and Mr. Karwell was sentenced to exile from Westarctica.		Grand Duke Travis sent Mr. Karwell a check for $50 with instructions to place the first ad in a place of his choosing. However, after the check was cashed, the Grand Duke was unable to get in contact with Mr. Karwell, and it eventually became apparent that he had taken the money and run. The Ministry of Communication was then disbanded and Mr. Karwell was sentenced to exile from [[Westarctica]].

			==Director of Communications==
			[[File:Danni Michele - Director of Comms.jpg\|thumb\|200px\|Danni Michele, Director of Communications]]
			In 2018, [[Grand Duke Travis]] and [[Duke of the Bear Peninsula\|Duke Jordan of the Bear Peninsula]] discussed their apparent difficulty in growing Westarctica's official social media accounts on Twitter and Instagram in the same way they had successfully expanded the nation's Facebook page and citizen's group. To solve the problem, they decided to invite Danni Michele, a devoted citizen and active GISHER, to take over responsibility for Westarctica's Twitter account, and eventually the rest of the country's social media presence.

			As her role was initially limited, they decided to make her a member of the [[Royal Council]] with the title of Director, although it is anticipated that once her role expands she will assume the post of Minister of Communications.

	[[Category:Cabinet of Westarctica]]		[[Category:Cabinet of Westarctica]]

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The '''Minister of Communications''' was a short-lived position in the [[Grand Ducal Cabinet]] of [[Westarctica]].

==Role and duties==
===Creation of the ministry===
In 2005, [[Grand Duke Travis]] sought to increase public awareness of Westarctica and its mission by purchasing advertising blocks in print publications and online. To this end, he explored the possibility of creating a "Ministry of Propoganda." This name was deemed unsatisfactory by most existing members of the cabinet, so the name was changed to Ministry of Communications.

Although the existing [[Minister of Information]] at the time, the [[Duke of Ravencroft]], had experience creating ads in the newspaper industry, the Grand Duke wished to create a ministry specifically dedicated to advertising.

===Minister of Communications===
A new citizen of Westarctica, Mr. Eric J. Karwell, listed "Media Marketing Manager" as his occupation on his citizenship application and was selected for an interview for the ministry position. He was deemed enthusiastic enough and qualified enough for the role and assumed the duties as Minister of Communications in mid 2005.

Grand Duke Travis sent Mr. Karwell a check for $50 with instructions to place the first ad in a place of his choosing. However, after the check was cashed, the Grand Duke was unable to get in contact with Mr. Karwell, and it eventually became apparent that he had taken the money and run. The Ministry of Communication was then disbanded and Mr. Karwell was sentenced to exile from Westarctica.

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