What is the CÚG?

CÚG is short for Comità per l'Útzil del Glhetg, or Committee for the Use of the Language. The Glhetg (Talossan language) was created in 1980 and has been the official language of the Kingdom of Talossa since then.

The CÚG, founded on November 14, 1983, by H.M. King Robert I (creator of the Glhetg), is an independent group whose aim is to encourage the use, practice and the creation of a good style for the Talossan language, as well as to promote the study of Talossan literature and the production of works in Talossan. Whenever necessary, the CÚG issues Arestadas, decisions regarding matters of the language (e.g. grammar, spelling, vocabulary). The CÚG motto is "Estetz Talossan, parletz Talossan" (Be Talossan, speak Talossan).

The Cußeglh

The Cußeglh is made up of all full CÚG members and its functions are to elect the President, approve or reject budgets and applications for membership and make decisions concerning the Glhetg.

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Who are we?

The CÚG is currently made up of nine members.

- Full members:

King John, Cresti Siervicül, Lord Hooligan, Xhorxh Asmour, Nic Casalmac'h and Quedéir Castiglhà

- Candidate Members:

Aspra Laira, Mataiwos Vürinalt and Alexandreu Gavártgic'h

CÚG President: Xhorxh Asmour Vice-President: Cresti Siervicül

Membership

Linguists, language geeks and users of the Talossan language may become CÚG members by following these steps:

- Upon nomination by an existing member, seconded by another member, the nominee becomes a candidate member, entitled to participate in discussions and in all of the Committee's activities;

- Candidate members go through a six-month probatory period with no vote in the Cußeglh, after which they may ask for full membership;

- Candidates finally become full members after being approved by 2/3 of the Cußeglh.