diff --git a/classes/election_cycle.py b/classes/election_cycle.py
index 0442408..7a7fafb 100644
--- a/classes/election_cycle.py
+++ b/classes/election_cycle.py
@@ -190,8 +190,12 @@ class ElectionCycle:
         )
         quarter_name: str = get_election_cycle_name(self.config)
 
+        thread_msg: nextcord.Message = await parent.send(content=quarter_name)
+
         # create new entry into database.
-        thread: nextcord.Thread = await parent.create_thread(name=quarter_name)
+        thread: nextcord.Thread = await parent.create_thread(
+            name=quarter_name, message=thread_msg
+        )
         with Session(engine) as session:
             new_cycle = ElectionInformation(
                 ElectionCycle=quarter_name, ThreadId=thread.id