I have learned a lot about steemit in the short time I've been here. And other than the things I talk about every day regarding the #newbieresteemday initiative, I have one idea that stands out above all others in my mind. I think this idea is important because it will teach you what is important not only in steemit, but in life.
Stewards of Gondor - My Role Model
I will not attempt to get deep into the mind that made the #stewardsofgondor happen. Instead I will give you my simplified message based on what I have come to learn about their mission and their members. But first let me say that what @fulltimegeek did was amazing, he has groomed a first-class group of individuals that will follow through and carry out his intentions to make steemit a community that we can all be proud of.
To be a steward of gondor means that you must think about helping others if you want to help yourself. You must give in a way where you think the receiver will use that gift wisely, and then multiply it by passing the message on to others.
You must care about the steemit community, and about making it strong and grow. And you must be willing to help when you are able to because your strength is derived from the connections you have. It isn't the steem in your wallet or the power that you posses that's important, your value lies in the respect and loyalty you have engendered with others.
With that brief definition (my simplistic summation), I want to pay respect to their mission by following in their footsteps.
Newbie Stewards Are Born
I have been deeply involved over the last 40 days with an initiative started by @mudcat36 called #newbieresteemday. I have met some amazing and wonderful people during this process that are too many to list in this post. I am humbled and honored to call them my teammates and would say many are future steemit superstars. I'm amazed at how they offer to help others and expect nothing in return.
While I won't list the many favorites I have in this post, I do want to recognize 2 individuals that have stood out beyond compare. Not only have they given selflessly, they've gone above and beyond any expectations one would have.
I don't have much to give in delegation, because I myself am still young. I just crossed the 100 SP barrier myself, but I have learned that I can pay that forward by delegating that out. I have been fortunate to receive my own delegations of 780 SP from others (thanks @abh12345 @inquiringtimes @swelker101), so I want to do my part and help the people that I know will use it well to build our community even stronger.
In honor of the #stewardsofgondor and the #coolstewards award that was received by @newbieresteemday (thanks @coolguy123), I'm starting my own #newbiestewards award designation that can be used by any member to further our cause. We are a young and vibrant bunch of newbies and minnows ourselves, but some day we will grow up and help others to follow our mission of strengthening the experience for new entrants. I hope this will be the first of many #newbiestewards awards I can personally make, and I invite any other steemians to join me when it suits there needs and interests.
Newbie Steward #1a is @beeyou
If you have spent any time following what is happening with #newbieresteemday you will find that @beeyou is in the center of the action. She is like an angel that watches over us and sees everything that is going on. She has passion and drive and loves to see others do well, and she does so at her own expense. Her posts are few, but her heart is huge...
And she does all this as a wife and a mother of an infant, plus she works a full time job too.
She also spends her time helping to make this initiative the best that it can be by not only writing the "Weekly Buzz" (all 3 issues shown below), but by courting relationships with others and trying to expand our reach in the community (right @abh12345, @coolguy123, and @originalsimulant?).
On top of that she acts as a cheerleader, just one of many clips of her comments everyday:
We all love @beeyou and I'm proud to make her one of my first two Newbie Stewards! She deserves the 50 delegated SP from me and much much more! Thank you so much @beeyou for all that you are to us!
Newbie Steward #1b is @bashadow
Bashadow is the second recipient of my Newbie Stewards award for one main reason, he is everywhere... always doing his best to help the cause. He uses his voting power every day to vote up any post he can find where he is supporting the mission of #newbieresteemday. On top of this, which is generous enough, he also takes the time to create little messages to let people know that they are doing good and to tell them we are here to help them. For instance:
Also when he gets extra SBDs he has generously donated them to help us start things like the @newbiegames channel. He is so valuable to the mission that I don't dare give him a defined role. He is what I call a "floater" because he creates value on his own by doing what he does best, helping others! I can't imagine where we would be without him.
So I'm thrilled to honor @bashadow with my token 50 SP delegation. While he has more SP than me, the value that he creates with his efforts makes any donation to him a very good investment in the future for both #newbieresteemday and the steemit community as a whole. Thank you @bashadow for everything you do everyday on your own in ways that are unexpected!
2 Great Newbie Stewards
So these are the first 2 recipients, and I couldn't have had two better choices. I really hate to "not mention" so many other wonderful people (who I won't name to save space), but the decision was easier because I know that everyone knows what these two do for us everyday. There will be no doubting whether my choice was good, because all of us know how awesome these 2 #newbiestewards are!
Congratulatons @beeyou and @bashadow... I know you will carry on the spirit of what the #stewardsofgondor members have taught us! One day I know you both will be members of that great organization too, and maybe others will see the #newbiestewards as a pathway or stepping stone to such a prestigious achievement!
# For More Information About #newbieresteemday
If you don't know much about what is going on at #newbieresteemday, then here is @beeyou's awesome Weekly Buzz