Minutes from the April 13 Baronial Meeting
Posted by: "mzkaoz" mzkaoz@yahoo.com mzkaoz
Mon Apr 14, 2008 7:25 am (PDT)
If there are any correction to the following meeting
minutes, please let me know...especially on the names of those present. (I had
trouble reading the handwriting on the sign-in sheet.
Morgaine
Baronial Meeting of the Barony of North Woods: 4/13/08
Present: Jahana Ara Amat-Al-Hafeeza (Pro-temp Baronial
Seneschal), Baroness Dulcinea, Baron Odo, Morgaine nicFhrannsaidh (Iron Oak),
Elsbeth nicDougall (Iron Oak), Adelia of Chester (East Fairlight), Arabella
Davidson (East Fairlight), Corwyna of Freswick (Ealdnordwuda), Lucien
Feartherstone (Ealdnordwuda), Desiderata Bendebow (Ealdnordwuda), Damiana Teresa
Isabella Cardona (Hawkland Moor), Finnian MacFinn (Weldlake), Dragonet the Quiet
(Hawkland Moor), Caitilin Logan (Hawkland Moor), Catherine Diaz
(Weldlake/Hawkland Moor), Jacques Boudreault (Weldlake/Hawkland Moor)
Meeting called to order at 2:10pm
GROUPS REPORTS
Eadnordwuda
Full Status, thanks to all those who helped so
currently the group is officially the oldest and newest group in the Known
World. Corwyna is the new seneschal of the group. She had been co- seneschal.
They also have new officers. The group's next upping event will be Squires
Tourney. The theme is a friendly battle between the England and the Jerusalem.
(Live the Dream—type of event). The event will be held April 26 in Lansing. At
this even the Baronial Champion for Heavy and Rapier will be determined.
Besides classes and merchants, other activities planned is a Tavern brawl both
fencing and heavy. Youth Boffer is also possible depending on space.
The group has also been alternating between business meeting with fun meetings.
Hawkland Moor
Right now the group is focused on getting ready for
Tyger Hunt (May 30-June 1). Damiana is one of the co-autocrats. She stated that
they are still looking for merchants and people to teach classes. Both Adult and
Youth Archery Champion will be chosen at Tyger Hunt.
Smurf shoot is scheduled for July 13.at Kathy and Nigles in Clarkston. Stone
soup will be served, so everyone is asked to bring something to contribute.
East Fairlight
The group has turned in its name and device, again.
Currently it appears that the name will be changed to East Fairleigh.
The group will be doing lunch tavern at Tyger Hunt and currently working on
starting a student group at Macomb Community College. Iron Oak
As everyone noticed there was no spring event. The
group is having problems with scheduling with the new location and has plans to
this years event to early fall—mid to late August to early September. Plans
are still underway for doing Toys this late fall just before the holiday season.
Weald Lake
This group has two events coming up: It Takes My Child
to Raze a Village and of course, the Howell Balloonfest.
Howell Balloonfest this year will be from June 27-29. This event is always the
last weekend of June and unfortunately it conflicts with Talonvale's Seige
event. Finnian reported that last year the Balloonfest had 100 SCA participants…making
it the largest SCA demo in Midwest and most merchants make more money than at
Pennsic. This year a pig roast is planned but the jousting they had last year
has to be moved off the main field because of a complaint about horse manure on
the field where the balloons land. Finnian reminded those who want to
participate in this demo, they need to be actively doing something as part of
the demo. Participants will be allowed on the site for free and just need to get
a parking pass from the group.
Group has also had difficulty getting full-status.
Finnian stated that even though I got all the work in and just needed
signatures, the paperwork has gone into limbo/purgatory to hell and back again.
It keeps getting misplaced or lost.
OTHER BUSINESS
The Baroness stated that incipient groups need too or
at least helps if they sends reports to Pentamere Seneschal.
She announced that the current plan is for the Baronial
Adult and Children A&S champion will be announced at Tyger Hunt. Baron and
Baroness will be going to Regional A&S to help find the Baronial A&S
champions.
Issue of Baronial Seneschal—our baronial seneschal was running into problems
with her email account and apparently her reports were not making into kingdom,
as a result she was a volunteer resignation of office by kingdom. We currently
have a seneschal pro-temp. The Baroness pointed out that barony need to have
those candidates to declare candidacy in 4 weeks from today to declare for
position. The charter states that the seneschal will distribute ballots. (It may
be possible to send physical or email ballots.) The voting period last 2 weeks.
If we let everyone know today, then those who would want to declare candidacy
would have until May 11. It was also noted that if everything went on schedule,
it would be possible
for the voting to be done by approximately June 22. However, it was discussed
that it might be best to wait until the next general election for officers.
Jahan was asked if she would be willing to be interim seneschal until the next
general officers election. Those members voted and passed that Jahan be interim
Seneschal until the next general election.
Jahan states that she wants to set up a seneschals group for the all the groups
in the Barony of Northwood's .
The Baroness stated that they were looking for people who want to be commanders
for Pennsic by Squires. They were seeking the populous input for all those who
not only were interested in being commanders for Pennsic a but also as to who
will be champions for the Barony. It will be more than just who wins the
tourney. Thus their Excellencies are looking for impute from populous at all
levels to help choose. Also, their Excellencies want a command structure for
Fencing for Pennsic this year at the baronial level. If you know anyone who is
interested, have him or her contact their
Excellencies. As part of this discussion, Corwyna stated that there was
discussion of how this idea is in the works for at Kingdom level. it was noted
that some people do not have a group to play with so at Kingdom level, so they
can find someone who can direct them with who they can play with.
Next Meeting will be June 22 at 2pm Wendy's
in Durand.
Meeting adjourned at 3:45pm.
Respectfully Submitted this 14 day of April 2008
Morgaine nicFhrannsaidh MacLeod
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