New citizen first steps

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−	{{LanguageBar|New citizen first steps}}	+	'''Salve, civis Nove Romane!" (Welcome, fellow New Roman citizen)!''' So, you are now our Newest Citizen of New Rome! Welcome to Nova Roma!  ow that you are a civis of Nova Roma, you may be asking yourself, "Now what do I do?"  There are many things to do, and you will find them in time. However, you should do the following immediately:
−	One of the questions that constantly comes up comes from new Citizens. You've applied, waited the agonizing days to hear back from the Censors, and finally got the email stating you're a Citizen of Nova Roma. Swelling with pride, your Romanitas is fairly bursting, and then it hits you: '' '''Now what do I do?''' '' It's a fair question. That's what this article is for; to give you some ideas for starting your Nova Roma experience.	+
−	==Mailing Lists==	+	*Join the [https://groups.io/g/TheForumRomanum Main List], which is our online political ''Forum Romanum'', where you can participate in discussions on ''Romanitas''.  You should introduce yourself and announce to everyone that you just became a new citizen!'
−	First of all, you might want to subscribe to a couple of email lists.	+	*Go to the [[Provinciae (Nova Roma)|Provinces of Nova Roma]] page and determine what administrative area of Nova Roma you are in. If you have a governor or other official listed for your area, {{AlbumciviumMail|id=WRITE-ID-NUMBER-HERE|name=send him/her an email}}. If you don't know whom to contact, write a public message or request of help to our Main List (. If you are interested in helping out in your province, inform your Governor of your interest.  They may have an opening for you.
−	;The "Main List" [http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Nova-Roma/] : A high-volume list, but right now it's the best way to get in touch with your fellow Nova Romans, unless you're lucky enough to live in a place where there's a local community.	+	*Explore the sections and links on the [[Main Page]] and the information in the ''Our Society'' and ''On Being Roman'' sections listed below.
−	;The "New Roman" list [http://groups.yahoo.com/group/newroman/] : Some experienced citizens are waiting to answer questions and help you get oriented in this moderated low-traffic list.	+	*Go to the [http://www.novaroma.org/civitas/album Album civium (Roll of Citizens)] and search for your name.  This should bring up your Res Publica page, listing your citizenship information. You can let everyone know what racing faction you belong to, what your contact information is, and what special interest groups you belong to. This page will also tell you about your public service record, the Tribe and Century you belong to, and your total Census Points earned. DO NOT create a Biography page for yourself as Bio Pages are reserved for those who have served in Public Office as part of the Cursus Honorum. If you do create one it will be erased by those who administer the Wiki.
−	;The "Announcement" list [http://groups.yahoo.com/group/NovaRoma-Announce/] : Contains official announcements; calls to vote, results of elections, magisterial edicts, etc. If you still want to have an ear to the ground to find out what's going on, but don't have the time to devote to a high-volume list, this list would be perfect for you.	+	==Our Society==
−	The [[Provincia (Nova Roma)|province]] you live in should also have a mailing list (most do); you might want to subscribe to that too.	+	[[Image:BAC-NoviRomani.png|frame|right|Novi Romani at the Ludi Romani in Plovdiv, Bulgaria]]
		+	Here are some ideas for starting your Nova Roma experience.
−	There are also dozens of specialized email lists for everything from the [[:Category:Religio Romana (Nova Roma)|Religio Romana]] (Roman paganism) to [[Sodalitas Coquorum et Cerevisiae Coctorum (Nova Roma)|Roman cooking]].	+	===Official Lists===
		+	First of all, you should review the '''[[Forum (Nova Roma)|official discussion forums of Nova Roma]]'''. Join as many as are open to the general citizenry.
−	==Local Events and Groups==	+	===Sodalitates===
−	Get in touch with people in your [[provincia (Nova Roma)|area]]. Have some face-to-face interaction with other citizens. Here are some ideas of how to find some other people and what to do once you've found them!	+	Are you interested in a special aspect of Roman life? Does something about ancient Rome grip your interest? Perhaps one of the '''[[Sodalitas| sodalitates]]''' matches your interest.
		+	===Local Events and Groups===
−	==Clubs (Sodalitates)==	+	Get in touch with people in your '''[[Areas (Nova Roma)|area]]'''. Have some '''[[:Category:Events for Romans|face-to-face interaction]]''' with other citizens. If there are no citizens in your local area, and you have some friends with similar interests, contact your Provincia Governor and inquire about setting up a Local Group in your area.
−	Are you interested in a special aspect of Roman life? Something about ancient Rome tickle your fancy? Perhaps one of the [[Sodalitates (Nova Roma)| sodalitates]] matches your interest.	+	==On Being Roman==
		+	These are some things you need to know:
−	==Voting==	+	===Essential Latin===
−	The basic right-- some would say obligation-- of all Nova Roman cives. Learn about our [[voting procedure (Nova Roma)|voting procedure]]s and your role in the voting process. You want to be involved? Vote.	+	You'll find that the conversation in Nova Roma's various fora is peppered with '''[[Latin]]''' phrases. Here are a few quick-and-dirty lessons in "essential Latin" that might make things easier to comprehend for those who never took Latin in school:
		+	*'''[[Latin for e-mail]]'''
		+	*'''[[Latin phrasebook]]'''
		+	===Voting===
−	==The Ordo Equester==	+	The basic right-- some would say obligation-- of all Nova Roman cives. Learn about our '''[[voting procedure (Nova Roma)|voting procedure]]''' and your role in the voting process. You want to be involved? Vote. To the Nova Roman, it is a responsibility, not a right.
−	Are you able to make some sort of Roman-themed craft? Do you know how to sew? Have you been making ''[[caligae]]'' in your basement for 20 years and now you want to sell some of them? You can set up shop as a member of the [[Ordo Equester (Nova Roma)|Ordo Equester]] and help Nova Roma's treasury while turning a profit for yourself at the same time!	+	===The ''Ordo Equester''===
		+	[[Image:Roman_caligae_pattern.jpg|frame|right|Roman Caligae (Boot) Pattern]]
		+	Are you able to make some sort of Roman-themed craft? Do you know how to sew? Have you been making ''[[caligae]]'' in your basement for 20 years and now you want to sell some of them? You can set up shop as a member of the '''[[Ordo Equester (Nova Roma)|Ordo Equester]]''' and help Nova Roma's treasury while turning a profit for yourself at the same time!
−	==Politics==	+	===Politics===
−	Running for public office is yet another way to contribute to Nova Roma. There is an explanation of what the various [[magistracies (Nova Roma)|magistracies]] to help you figure out what you might find interesting.	+	Most magistrates appoint assistants (called '''[[scriba (Nova Roma)|scriba]]e''') to assist with their duties. If you contact a '''[[{{CURRENTYEAR}}|magistrate]]''' and offer your service as a ''scriba'' you may be be given a job that will help you learn more about Nova Roma and Roma Antiqua.
		+	This should give you enough information to get you started!  Live well, may the gods be with you, and have fun in the Res publica!
−	==Essential Latin==	+	[[Category:Nova Roma]]
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−	You'll find that the conversation in Nova Roma's various fora is peppered with Latin phrases. Here are a few quick-and-dirty lessons in "essential Latin" that might make things easier to comprehend for those who never took Latin in school. (Coming soon)	+

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Salve, civis Nove Romane!" (Welcome, fellow New Roman citizen)! So, you are now our Newest Citizen of New Rome! Welcome to Nova Roma! ow that you are a civis of Nova Roma, you may be asking yourself, "Now what do I do?" There are many things to do, and you will find them in time. However, you should do the following immediately:

• Join the Main List, which is our online political Forum Romanum, where you can participate in discussions on Romanitas. You should introduce yourself and announce to everyone that you just became a new citizen!'

• Go to the Provinces of Nova Roma page and determine what administrative area of Nova Roma you are in. If you have a governor or other official listed for your area, send him/her an email. If you don't know whom to contact, write a public message or request of help to our Main List (. If you are interested in helping out in your province, inform your Governor of your interest. They may have an opening for you.

• Explore the sections and links on the Main Page and the information in the Our Society and On Being Roman sections listed below.

• Go to the Album civium (Roll of Citizens) and search for your name. This should bring up your Res Publica page, listing your citizenship information. You can let everyone know what racing faction you belong to, what your contact information is, and what special interest groups you belong to. This page will also tell you about your public service record, the Tribe and Century you belong to, and your total Census Points earned. DO NOT create a Biography page for yourself as Bio Pages are reserved for those who have served in Public Office as part of the Cursus Honorum. If you do create one it will be erased by those who administer the Wiki.

Our Society

Here are some ideas for starting your Nova Roma experience.

Official Lists

First of all, you should review the official discussion forums of Nova Roma. Join as many as are open to the general citizenry.

Sodalitates

Are you interested in a special aspect of Roman life? Does something about ancient Rome grip your interest? Perhaps one of the sodalitates matches your interest.

Local Events and Groups

Get in touch with people in your area. Have some face-to-face interaction with other citizens. If there are no citizens in your local area, and you have some friends with similar interests, contact your Provincia Governor and inquire about setting up a Local Group in your area.

On Being Roman

These are some things you need to know:

Essential Latin

You'll find that the conversation in Nova Roma's various fora is peppered with Latin phrases. Here are a few quick-and-dirty lessons in "essential Latin" that might make things easier to comprehend for those who never took Latin in school:

• Latin for e-mail
• Latin phrasebook

Voting

The basic right-- some would say obligation-- of all Nova Roman cives. Learn about our voting procedure and your role in the voting process. You want to be involved? Vote. To the Nova Roman, it is a responsibility, not a right.

The Ordo Equester

Are you able to make some sort of Roman-themed craft? Do you know how to sew? Have you been making caligae in your basement for 20 years and now you want to sell some of them? You can set up shop as a member of the Ordo Equester and help Nova Roma's treasury while turning a profit for yourself at the same time!

Politics

Most magistrates appoint assistants (called scribae) to assist with their duties. If you contact a magistrate and offer your service as a scriba you may be be given a job that will help you learn more about Nova Roma and Roma Antiqua.

This should give you enough information to get you started! Live well, may the gods be with you, and have fun in the Res publica!