Who's Dman - Issue 9: Interview with Lady Char

Thank you for the tremendous response to Last week's interview with Dfairy. I know you'll enjoy this one just as much. I did get Lady Char pinned down long enough to answer a few questions. Now you may be thinking, is there going to be any rhyme or reason to the order I do these interviews, probally not. I'll just pick on out of the air each week. B^). But Lady Char has been a team leader for quite some time and the Knights are one of the most spirited teams. It was heart wrenching when I found out she was leaving Dfamily. But she's back to all of our Delight (or is it Dlight...hmmm), and of course deserves much attention to answer those questions you want answered. So here she is, LADY CHAR...WOO~HOO.

 

	DUncle	When did you become involved with the Site Fights?
	Lady Char	January 97. I signed up after receiving an email(from an unknown) who suggested I join. It was a bit scary but wild with excitement!I just wanted to make it out of the first ring, I had no idea I'd go on to retire from the Dome undefeated!
	DUncle	How did you become Lady Char?
	Lady Char	I was competing in the Dome, Dman said he needed team leaders,we talked, and here I am. I had had such a wonderful time, I wanted everyone to experience it, so I opened the Knights on Thursday after having to step down on Monday.
	DUncle	Being a Team Leader, What are your day to day duties?
	Lady Char	Welcome new fighters, answer their questions, update scores,prepare ballots, encourage fighters, and hopefully help the fighters have a rewarding experience. As a leader, I feel it's my duty to help the contenders understand the rules, and assist them in anyway I can.
	DUncle	What do you like most about being a Team Leader?
	Lady Char	Meeting new people, seeing new sites, and contributing something back to the Site Fights that gave me such a wonderful experience.Often I receive an email from a fighter, praising the SiteFights for such an exciting experience and the fun they had. Then I know we are succeeding and I am recharged for another week!!
	DUncle	How do you feel that you've helped to shape the SiteFights?
	Lady Char	This question took me by surprise and I had to take time to reflect... wondering if I had really contributed anything. I have suggested a few things which were incorporated into the fights... like having six day events instead of seven. I've made or edited a few pages and graphics. The original DSpirit and myself got the Dome trophy started (upuntil then,there was none). But I think the real contribution is in upholding the integrity of the Site Fights, and supporting fighters (throughthe Knights)to experience the fun and friendships that the fights offer.
	DUncle	How many people compete ever week in the Knights?
	Lady Char	It varies. We usually have 8-12 new fighters a week.When the team is in full swing we usually have an average of 36 fighters in 5 events.
	DUncle	What brought you back from your breif Hiatus?
	Lady Char	I love the team and the Site Fights. But with personal duties increasing and no assistant, I became overloaded and had to give something up. Now with two co-leaders, Lady Debi and Sir Douglas, we share the duties and tasks. These two are great and I am so fortunate to have them as part of the Knights team.
	DUncle	How has the Site Fights changed since you became partof Dfamily?
	Lady Char	I believe there was five other teams when I began..now we have sixteen, quite a growth. When I first began, Dfairy was dusting the sites.While I was competing in the Dome, she began the fairy team andI soon signed up. I think there was 4 of us then. Also DPatrol was created and I was a deputy for a short while. Since then, both have grown to hundreds of helpers. (These two groups do a tremendous service and deservemuch praise and credit. It's not always as easy as it appears). The fun and help pages have been added, as well as the chat, the post card shop, the messageboards and others. Most every team has added a guestbook(thanks Nick),prizes have been added for the Dome winner, and the Site Fightsare on the way to becoming a household name!!
	DUncle	Is there anything you'd like to see changed at the SiteFights?
	Lady Char	I'd love to see everyone win the Dome *grin* but we know that's not possible. What would I like to see changed? Hmmm.. one thing I miss is the closeness of Dfamily when we were small. I quickly became friends with most. We still have a group of super people, but there's just not enough time to get to know everyone on the level we use to. I'd really like to see all fighters understand the rules and comply. Most do, but a few seem to never read them.
	DUncle	In your mind, Who's Dman?
	Lady Char	Dman is the father of the Site Fights. He's really a cool guy and cares for the leaders as well as the fighters. He's the glue that holds the Site Fights together. He'll often take on a problem to spare the leaders from having to deal with it. He really cares for the people involved and always gives the credit of the fights to the people. I admire his ability to remain cool no matter what the situation.Dman is the man with the vision... and the ability to make it happen!!

Thank you so much Lady Char. As you can see. The Being a team leader requires a lot. It can take from you, and add to your character. Not everyone is vut out to be a team leader. I've got to say, Lady Char deserves a hand. Stop by the Knight. See what they've been up to. Sign their guestbook and tell Lady Char and her two assistants, I said Hi. And for Next week. Lady Char made reference to a man Named Nick. Hmmm.. who is this elusive person. Well find out next week.

Next issue, DUncle interviews Nick, one of TSF's "tech guys"...

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