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message 1: by Moderators of NBRC, Challenger-in-Chief (last edited Apr 23, 2013 03:39PM) (new)

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We are asking the Team Captains to join first so that they can reserved posts at the beginning of the threads. Anyone posting anything who is not a Team Captain may have their post deleted.

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Status Updates are going to be done every late Sunday night/early Monday morning my time. It is currently around 11:00 a.m. PDT on Tuesday here in California, U.S.A.

Ideally, what I would like is for all the Captains/Co-Captains to click on each Team Member's "view books" link that can be found in the last column of each Team's section on the Google Spreadsheet Team Assignments around 8:30 p.m. my time, so that their books are "refreshed" and show up in the Team's total. After "refreshing," it takes around 20 minutes to reflect a change in the Team's total.

I would also like to know when someone last did a "page count check" on a member. I'll be doing spot checks, but it would be nice to see that these have been done periodically... say, maybe twice a month? The easiest way to do these is to sort a member's bookshelf by page number, showing lowest first.



message 2: by Moderators of NBRC, Challenger-in-Chief (new)

Moderators of NBRC | 33496 comments Mod
Reserved.


message 3: by Moderators of NBRC, Challenger-in-Chief (last edited Apr 12, 2013 01:49AM) (new)

Moderators of NBRC | 33496 comments Mod
Please wait for an invite...I'm sending them now.

Join the appropriate challenge in the "sister team" and put in the goal listed after your name! You may use the same bookshelf as Round I. If you edit it while in your bookshelves, it will carry over. If you use a new bookshelf name, remember the HYPHEN if you use more than one word.

Once there, find the thread and post your bookshelf name, so your Team Captains/Co-Captains and Moderators can make note of it.

I listed the captain and co-captains alphabetically, unless someone said, "Maybe." Discuss amongst yourselves - in the "sister group" - how you want to work it out.

Once you have come to an agreement, then I'll release the the lock on the discussion threads here.

Tower Team(Link to Challenge)	Discussion Link
Atomic Tangerine here
Captains/Co-Captains:
Claire (150)

Banana Mania here
Captains/Co-Captains:
No team yet.

B'dazzled Blue here
Captains/Co-Captains:
Aneeqah (150)
Leonie (100)
Marie Helena (250)
Zara-bereavement leave (060)

Blast Off Bronze here
Captains/Co-Captains:
Monia (035)
❥☪LIZZ NEILL☪❥ - co-captain, if she’ll accept (200)

Cadet Blue here
Captains/Co-Captains:
No team yet.

Cerulean (AKA “Hobbit Blue”) here
Captains/Co-Captains:
Jojiwoji (125)
❀Tea❀ (160)
Turtlecollector (320)

Electric Lime here
Captains/Co-Captains:
Kate S (320)
Megan (Celtic) {Name Alert} (200)

Forest Green here
Captains/Co-Captains:
No team yet.

Leather Jacket Black here
Captains/Co-Captains:
Madilynn (100)

Magenta Mix-Up here
Captains/Co-Captains:
Alley (200)
Ellinor (150)
Kim (050)
Mango Tango here
Captains/Co-Captains:
Evana (250)
Steven (060)

Mauvelous here
Captains/Co-Captains:
JoLene (050)
Hina – co-captain, if she’ll accept

Moonstone here
Captains/Co-Captains:
Chris (100)
Rebecca (NJ) {Name Alert} (150)
Vi (213)
Leslie (350)

Pewter Blue here
Captains/Co-Captains:
No team yet.

Purple Mountain's Majesty here
Captains/Co-Captains:

Vikki (055)
Rebecca S {Name Alert} (095)
Wendelin (100)

Radical Red here
Captains/Co-Captains:
Faith (075)
Michelle (Helen Geek) {Name Alert} (200)

Tickle Me Pink here
Captains/Co-Captains:
Joanne♥ (150)
Megan L {Name Alert} (375)

Wild Blue Yonder here
Captains/Co-Captains:
Amanda {Name Alert} (200)
Ashley Marie (075)
★gwendolyn★ (150)



Turtlecollector Dennis | 1164 comments You didn't put my goal in the previous post, but I am going to use the 320 I asked to adjust it to for this round which is on the spreadsheet.


message 5: by Moderators of NBRC, Challenger-in-Chief (new)

Moderators of NBRC | 33496 comments Mod
Turtlecollector wrote: "You didn't put my goal in the previous post, but I am going to use the 320 I asked to adjust it to for this round which is on the spreadsheet."

Thank you, Turtlecollector, my mistake. Yes, that is what I have. I just decided to add those at the last minute, to help differentiate people.


message 6: by Moderators of NBRC, Challenger-in-Chief (last edited Apr 12, 2013 12:18AM) (new)

Moderators of NBRC | 33496 comments Mod
I am going to be sending "friend-invites" to some of you, so that I can then send you an invite to the group.


message 7: by Moderators of NBRC, Challenger-in-Chief (last edited Apr 12, 2013 07:18AM) (new)

Moderators of NBRC | 33496 comments Mod
Clicking to the name of the group will take you to the Home Page challenge in the "sister group." Clicking on "here" above will take you to the discussion in this group. WHICH IS STILL CLOSED!

However, the discussion threads in the "sister group" are OPEN. Discuss Captain/Co-captain THERE.


message 8: by Moderators of NBRC, Challenger-in-Chief (new)

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Who knew there was a limit on the number of "friend requests" you could send out? LOL!

Well, if you didn't get a request to join the "sister group" for this challenge, and you didn't get a "friend-invite" from the Mod Account, and you are listed as a Captain...(wow! - that's a run on sentence)...send the Mod Account a "friend request." Thanks!


message 9: by Vi (new)

Vi | 1758 comments LK, Rebecca NJ has a goal of 150 books right? Just wondering if you meant the other Rebecca.

Thanks for the hard work, LK!


message 10: by Moderators of NBRC, Challenger-in-Chief (new)

Moderators of NBRC | 33496 comments Mod
Vi wrote: "LK, Rebecca NJ has a goal of 150 books right? Just wondering if you meant the other Rebecca.

Thanks for the hard work, LK!"


Just a second... let me double check.


message 11: by Moderators of NBRC, Challenger-in-Chief (new)

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Drat! Yes, I have Rebecca NJ down for 150 books on one spreadsheet and 95 on another. I asked her to go up by 5, to even things out... but we didn't mention exact goal numbers again. I was suspicious when both Rebeccas had 95 as a goal, so double-checked it... should have triple checked.

Thanks for catching that, Vi!


message 12: by Vi (new)

Vi | 1758 comments No problem, LK! Glad it's cleared up. :)


message 13: by Moderators of NBRC, Challenger-in-Chief (new)

Moderators of NBRC | 33496 comments Mod
There are several errors that have been corrected above. Please double check. If I marked you as captain by mistake, and you don't want the job, please forgive me and let me know.

Thank you.

Way past my bedtime. I'm really, really going to bed now.


message 14: by Moderators of NBRC, Challenger-in-Chief (new)

Moderators of NBRC | 33496 comments Mod
I lied...I'm back. I made the threads over in the "sister group" open now, so Team Captains/Co-Captains can be discussed.

If someone wanted to be Captain, and I missed your name, please let me know.

Thanks!


message 15: by Rebecca (new)

Rebecca (rebeccasg) | 3794 comments I recently found out that I will be traveling a lot for work in the next 2 months, so I'm not sure at this point how much time I'll have on the computer.
I'm happy to help out when I can, but I don't want to take the co-captain spot from someone who might have more time. I'm sorry if I'm messing things up/making it more confusing, I just had no idea how much I'd be away when I signed up.


Lizz (Beer, Books and Boos) | 705 comments I can be a co-captain


Turtlecollector Dennis | 1164 comments I was able to join the "sister group" and the correct challenge, but I don't see a link for discussion by captains/cocaptains for Cerulean blue. Also, the link that says it comes to the thread in this group on the main challenge doesn't seem to be working.


message 18: by Ellinor (new)

Ellinor (1001andmore) I tried to join the sister group but so far haven't been able to. I'm really looking forward to being captain of the Magenta Mix-Up :)


message 19: by Moderators of NBRC, Challenger-in-Chief (last edited Apr 12, 2013 07:24AM) (new)

Moderators of NBRC | 33496 comments Mod
Rebecca wrote: "I recently found out that I will be traveling a lot for work in the next 2 months, so I'm not sure at this point how much time I'll have on the computer."

Thanks for letting me know, Rebecca S. Let's see if Vikki & Wendelin can handle it.


message 20: by Moderators of NBRC, Challenger-in-Chief (last edited Apr 12, 2013 07:23AM) (new)

Moderators of NBRC | 33496 comments Mod
❥☪LIZZ NEILL☪❥ wrote: "I can be a co-captain"

Great, Lizz! Thanks!


message 21: by Zara's Retreat (new)

Zara's Retreat I can be captain for B'dazzled Blue.


message 22: by Moderators of NBRC, Challenger-in-Chief (last edited Apr 12, 2013 07:23AM) (new)

Moderators of NBRC | 33496 comments Mod
Turtlecollector wrote: "I was able to join the "sister group" and the correct challenge, but I don't see a link for discussion by captains/cocaptains for Cerulean blue."

Go here to discuss Captain/Co-captain, Turtlecollector.

I'll check into the link and get back to you.

Please note, everyone: You will probably have to click on "more discussions" to see your threads. It has been more than a month since they were set-up. They need to be "refreshed." Thanks!


message 23: by ✿Claire✿ (new)

✿Claire✿ (clairelm) | 1222 comments Just want to check (because I'm hitting the mid afternoon slump here and it's not yet time for a coffee break so my brain's not firing on all four cylinders!) am I currently the only Captain/co-captain for Atomic Tangerine?


message 24: by Moderators of NBRC, Challenger-in-Chief (new)

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Turtlecollector wrote: " Also, the link that says it comes to the thread in this group on the main challenge doesn't seem to be working."

Sorry, my mistake for not explaining. I revised Post #7 ... hopefully, that will clear things up.


message 25: by Moderators of NBRC, Challenger-in-Chief (last edited Apr 12, 2013 07:23AM) (new)

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Zara wrote: "I can be captain for B'dazzled Blue."

Thanks, Zara! I'm sending you a PM in a second.


message 26: by Moderators of NBRC, Challenger-in-Chief (last edited Apr 12, 2013 07:19AM) (new)

Moderators of NBRC | 33496 comments Mod
Ellinor wrote: "I tried to join the sister group but so far haven't been able to. I'm really looking forward to being captain of the Magenta Mix-Up :)"

I've reached my quota for sending "friend-invites" for today, Ellinor. Please send me one, so I can send you an invite to join the "sister group."

Thanks!


message 27: by Moderators of NBRC, Challenger-in-Chief (new)

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Claire wrote: "...am I currently the only Captain/co-captain for Atomic Tangerine?"

Yes, Claire. However, they are a wonderful group. I'm sure someone will pitch in to help you. If not, one of the Mods will help out.


message 28: by Ellinor (new)

Ellinor (1001andmore) Moderators of Nothing but Reading Challenges wrote: "Ellinor wrote: "I tried to join the sister group but so far haven't been able to. I'm really looking forward to being captain of the Magenta Mix-Up :)"

I've reached my quota for sending "friend-in..."


We already are friends, but I probably got lost somewhere in all the friend invites. I really don't want to annoy you, I know that you've so much to organize. I'm just so excited to get started :)


message 29: by Moderators of NBRC, Challenger-in-Chief (new)

Moderators of NBRC | 33496 comments Mod
Ellinor wrote: "...I probably got lost somewhere in all the friend invites. I really don't want to annoy you, I know that you've so much to organize..."

Ah! Not a problem, Ellinor. Getting the Captains/Co-captains on board is a priority today. I'll check into sending you an invite.

**scurries off**


message 30: by ✿Claire✿ (new)

✿Claire✿ (clairelm) | 1222 comments Moderators of Nothing but Reading Challenges wrote: "Claire wrote: "...am I currently the only Captain/co-captain for Atomic Tangerine?"

Yes, Claire. However, they are a wonderful group. I'm sure someone will pitch in to help you. If not, one of ..."


That's fine, thank you :) Better start working on getting my brain in gear I think!! :)


message 31: by Steven (new)

Steven (gallifreyan1218) | 5272 comments I've requested to join the group. Hopefully Evana and I figure out our duties quickly and we rock Mango Tango into the winning slot :)


message 32: by Leana (new)

Leana (Flickering Fandom) (flickeringfandom) | 264 comments I've requested to join the group now too, same as Steven :)


message 33: by Moderators of NBRC, Challenger-in-Chief (new)

Moderators of NBRC | 33496 comments Mod
Faith wrote: "I've requested to join the group now too, same as Steven :)"

Faith, I sent you an invite a little while ago.


message 34: by Hina (new)

Hina (hinaj) | 884 comments Just saw this, awesome! I would love to help out. Go team Mauvelous!! I'll request to join the group.


message 35: by Moderators of NBRC, Challenger-in-Chief (new)

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Hina wrote: "Just saw this, awesome! I would love to help out. Go team Mauvelous!! I'll request to join the group."

Wonderful Mauvelous! Thanks for letting me know, Hina.


message 36: by Moderators of NBRC, Challenger-in-Chief (new)

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Vi, please tell me the name of your bookshelf for Round II. And post it "over there." Thanks!


message 37: by Mary X (new)

Mary X (marymaryalwayscontrary) | 5588 comments I can be a co-Captain if a team needs one. I just don't want the main captaining duties.

(I would need a Google Spreadsheet for Dummies training lesson)


message 38: by Steven (new)

Steven (gallifreyan1218) | 5272 comments Mary wrote: "I can be a co-Captain if a team needs one. I just don't want the main captaining duties.

(I would need a Google Spreadsheet for Dummies training lesson)"


Yes! I need a Spreadsheet explanation/training myself! :)


message 39: by Moderators of NBRC, Challenger-in-Chief (last edited Apr 12, 2013 10:48AM) (new)

Moderators of NBRC | 33496 comments Mod
Mary wrote: "I can be a co-Captain if a team needs one. I just don't want the main captaining duties.

(I would need a Google Spreadsheet for Dummies training lesson)"


Great, Mary. Google has many helpful little video "how to..." I did mark you "in a pinch" - but I'll change that.

Let me see if I can swap you so that you are with a Team in need.


message 40: by Amanda (new)

Amanda (daughterofoak) | 3473 comments Ok, just a quick question...Am I the Amanda who is under Wild Blue Yonder? I think so, since my goal was 200 books, but I want to double check before jumping in. 8)


message 41: by Steven (new)

Steven (gallifreyan1218) | 5272 comments Is there a template we can use for the Google spreadsheet? A list of stats/ metrics we need to be keeping up with?

Maybe I'm in over my head as a relative newbie to NBRC, but I think with some pointing in the right direction and good co-captain, I should be fine!


message 42: by Moderators of NBRC, Challenger-in-Chief (new)

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Amanda wrote: "Ok, just a quick question...Am I the Amanda who is under Wild Blue Yonder?"

Yes, Amanda, that is you; I just double-checked.


message 43: by Mary X (new)

Mary X (marymaryalwayscontrary) | 5588 comments Did I miss a listing of team assignments somewhere? Or have only the Captains/Co-captains been posted so far?


message 44: by Moderators of NBRC, Challenger-in-Chief (new)

Moderators of NBRC | 33496 comments Mod
Steven wrote: "Is there a template we can use for the Google spreadsheet? A list of stats/ metrics we need to be keeping up with?"

Hmmm... Maybe I'll let you Captains brainstorm that over in the "sister group."

You'll certainly need:
✔ goal
✔ percent of goal
✔ joined correctly/right goal
✔ member's hyperlink to challenge/view books screen
✔ member's hyperlink to Profile page
✔ bookshelf name
✔ last date book posted
✔ page count check last done

If you want to copy from the Round II sign-up sheet, select the rows, use Edit, then Web clipboard and paste via Edit into a new spreadsheet of your own.


message 45: by Steven (new)

Steven (gallifreyan1218) | 5272 comments Mary wrote: "Did I miss a listing of team assignments somewhere? Or have only the Captains/Co-captains been posted so far?"

Yeah, just the captains/co-captains so far.


message 46: by Moderators of NBRC, Challenger-in-Chief (new)

Moderators of NBRC | 33496 comments Mod
Ooops! All my requests to join the "sister group" are batched together in one eMail and I just accidentally clicked on a "regular" member. I PM'd her asking her not to post anything.

Please treat her kindly, if she gets lost. Her name is "TheCuriousDeer."

Drat! And I was being so careful.

I'm off for a nap.


message 47: by Megan L (new)

Megan L Harnett | 313 comments I have a quick question for any of you that were captains in the last round. Did you share duties with co-captains or split them between each other? My team has two new captains and we are looking for the right approach and want to know which way worked well the most.

Thanks for suggestions!


message 48: by Monica (new)

Monica (nutz4reading) I sent a friend request to the mod account since I didn't receive one nor receive a friend invite. I started a test spread sheet in google drive and found a few videos on youtube on how to use Google docs now google drive.


message 49: by Sonia (new)

Sonia (darktalynn) | 11599 comments Megan L wrote: "I have a quick question for any of you that were captains in the last round. Did you share duties with co-captains or split them between each other? My team has two new captains and we are looking ..."

In the a-teams case we didn't have a standard rule. We brainstormed some things - like the read-a-thon (btw, I'll try to bribe the mods into organize one inter-teams), and splitted some tasks. Sometimes she took over, sometimes I did, it all depended on RL demandings.

I guess you have to talk and see what fits best. If assigning a task, or rotating, or even splitting it. There is no tried and true method, IMO.


message 50: by Moderators of NBRC, Challenger-in-Chief (last edited Apr 12, 2013 05:06PM) (new)

Moderators of NBRC | 33496 comments Mod
Monica wrote: "...I didn't receive one nor receive a friend invite..."

Set you an invite to join the "sister group." Sorry, Monica, I'm only allowed so many "friend-invites" a day. Who knew?


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