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Now that we have the HoF off the ground, I would like to get a bit more organized going forward.  To start with, I think it would be a good idea for there to be a group of people involved with representation from all the different parts of the country.  These representatives should be people who have been involved with the game to a significant degree, and from another recent thread I lifted this list of people with the top 5 RNRS points.  I know that RNRS is not necessarily the best way to find reps from each region, but it's a start.

I guess I need about 3 steps here.
1 - people to suggest other nominees to represent their region.
2 - nominees who are listed to state their willingness (or unwillingness).
3 - each region voting to decide which of the willing nominees will represent them.

North Central:
Chris Bany
Tim Maly
Justin Alstad
Gabe Isbell
Adam Erickson
Bill Voight
Christian Curry

NorthWest Region:
Ben Arp
Josh Randolph
T.J. Stamp
Jonathan Steckmann
Scott Stamp

SouthWest Region:
Kurt Hake
Joseph Pfeister
Andy Siew
Jesse Pfeister
Scott Kramer
Brandon West

South Central Region:
Ben Shadrick
Michael Garland
Marcus Parker
Chad Soderstrom
Aaron Burt
Terry Markoff

Midwest Region:
Michael Welch
Jonathan Greeson
Matt Archibald
Wil Kludy
George Lay

NorthEast Region:
John Michaliszyn
Sam Nurge
Nick Archick
Mike Mendicino
Justin Sangillo
Mike Berkenpas
Reyzen

SouthEast Region:
Eric Largent
Tyler Stevens
Chris McCravy
Drew Pegram
Daniel Whitten

East Central Region:
Roy Cannaday
Mark Underwood
Justin Cannaday
Darcy Abbott
Kirk Dennison
Steve Kamke

I'm a little confused at what you're trying to do here.  Are the regional lists supposed to be the people we want to be in our region's HoF, or do you want some players from each region to represent the region in some kind of UN voting committee?

On SW players:
- (Add) Bryon Hake.  Although he doesn't play in competition very often anymore, he's got the trophies to prove he haz skillz.  Plus, the whole playtester/host thing.
- (Add) Brandan Abbott has skillz, too, and uses them to go for the epic and awesome plays -- and can hold his own with the seemingly random against any of us playing the strongest decks on earth.  As Bryon mentioned before, fun & fellowship is this man's goal.
- (Add) Brandon West won a Nats category, as well as an NW trophy, and has won important regionals titles.  If he ever shows up again to show it wasn't just a fluke, I'd support his presence on such a list    
- Kurt is playing very well, and is consistantly among the top RNRS nationwide.  I think he also placed at Nats a couple of years ago.  Imagine how good he'll be when he's old enough to lose the RLK status!
- Andy.  Yeah... I played this guy for years in the T2 corner without a hope of ever defeating him.  Bryon's right, he certainly was a top player.
- The Pfeisters came to regionals a few years ago.  Let's just say that the Diamondbacks shut out the Dodgers that year.  I never played them (I think they stuck to T1), but shouts of anguish from CA players that day often found a Pfeister on the other side of the table.  I simply don't know them well enough to say whether they are HoF guys, as I think they only came out here once (though they may have come before my time).
- As for me, I'm not HoF stuff compared to these guys.  Most of my points came from 3 Kramers ganging up on one or two others in T2 MP in the early days (though I put up a few legit points this last year).  Maybe someday, but for now, I'll just root for the other CA players

Of these, Andy and the Pfeisters no longer play (unless they simply do it outside of Bryon's tournies).

southeast:eric largent.now why the heck is dan whitten not on the list? i'd nominate him for the HoF anyday.

NW: Ben Arp

North Central:
Bill Voigt

Strongly disagree. Bill is too modest to nominate himself to the HoF (even though he really should have been on the original list of candidates).  I say not to Bill on the HoF committee until he is safely ensconced in the Hall.

The purpose of this thread is to put together a committee of people (1 from each region) who can serve as an advisory committee of sorts for the 1 HoF that has already been started.  I would like to take nominations for HoF candidates this spring and then come up with a slate of candidates for people to vote on in the early summer.  However, there could easily be people nominated who I don't know personally, and who don't have their names in the record books where I can look them up.  Therefore, I thought that it would be better if there were someone from each region to help go through all the nominations from their region and assist in determining who would make the final slate of candidates to be voted on in the summer.

Quote from: STAMP on February 08, 2010, 11:01:32 PM

NW: Ben Arp

I agree that Ben would be a great person to work with, but he's already on the list   Speaking of the list, you're on there too Stamp.  Would you be willing to represent you region if elected?

I'm confused.  Based on the duties required of the regional representative Ben Arp is the most qualified from the NW region.  But the confusing statement you make is that Ben is already on the list.  Are HoF candidates not allowed to be a regional representative?  Ben has attended many National tournaments and has first hand experience with most of the HoF candidates that would be considered.  The rest of us in the NW really can only provide info on other NW players.  I do not believe I would be a good candidate.  Josh Randolph (NWJosh) would be the next best choice for representing our region after Ben.

I nominate President orangebus.

- (Add) Brandon West won a Nats category, as well as an NW trophy, and has won important regionals titles.  If he ever shows up again to show it wasn't just a fluke, I'd support his presence on such a list    

hahhaaha. This made me laugh pretty hard. I'm doing my best to make it up to one, I promise! 

I’m flattered that some of you have mentioned my name. If you think it will get you favorable rulings at the upcoming Type 2 tournament you are mistaken. I always rule in Nathans favor.

But I think I need to help put things in perspective. I see myself as late comer to the game as I started playing just before Kings came out. I got a window on the real Hall of Famers when I was privileged to go out to eat with Chris Bany, Mike Berkenpas, and Brian Hake at the Pittsburgh Nationals.  I just listened with amazement at their stories, their knowledge of the game and their respect for Rob.  Those guys along with some of the great players like Ron and Tim that were winning Nationals before I even played the game have a lot more knowledge about the game and the players. My knowledge is mostly limited to MN. I have more than I can do to keep up with the wild hoards here in MN.  I got to know Doug Gray through emails and a few phone calls and by buying all the Nehustions and Guardians to trade.  He is a generous guy who has greatly blessed the Game of Redemption. I know Bany the best and not many people know all the sacrificial efforts he has put in over the years and keeps putting in to help the game grow.

I’m a second tier Redemption guy along with many others like the Alstad’s, that love the game of Redemption and want to see it continue.  Then there are all the third tier people that have lately got involved and make it worthwhile to keep running tournaments.

So in conclusion enjoy the game and pray that God continues to raise up people to keep it going and that it will be used to further His Kingdom.

Everytribe

 “Make a careful exploration of who you are and the work you have been given, and than sink yourself into that. Don’t be impressed with yourself. Don’t compare yourself with others. Each of you must take responsibility for doing the creative best you can with your own life.”     Galatians 6:4-5, The Message

Yes, I will help on a committee like this. It would be my honor. 

Yes, I will help on a committee like this. It would be my honor. 

Thanks, I appreciate your willingness to serve.

I nominate President orangebus.

He's already been added to the list, but thanks

is it possible for anybody not a member of the boards to be apart of this "commitee"

You mean like Pete Rose?

who?

basically, all the voting has been done on here, all of the asking if they'd like to be a part has been done on here, and everything following will be on here. so basically, that cancels out half the people.