[Ansteorra] Newbie's perspective on NMS and other things

[ld.blackmoon]

greetings

 more to think on , nubie isn't just for people new to the society, but also 
for new to any given kingdom..
people moving from one kingdom to another , while " expirienced ' in some 
ways are brand new to the kingdome they have moved to, and as such don't 
know the histories, customs, or traditions , or laws ,of that new kingdom, 
and can feel just as left out and ignored as any new to the sca nubie ..
Be Safe , Be Happy, Have Fun
Arthur
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Donnchadh Beag mac Griogair" <donnchadh at cornelius.norman.ok.us>
To: "Kingdom of Ansteorra - SCA, Inc." <ansteorra at lists.ansteorra.org>
Sent: Friday, February 19, 2010 3:01 PM
Subject: Re: [Ansteorra] Newbie's perspective on NMS and other things


> Oh, NottClaire!  We have met before already. =)
>
> Hope to see you again then.
>
> Donnchadh
>
> On 2/19/2010 2:56 PM, Alexandra Shahan wrote:
>> I have a unique problem in that I am often mistaken for someone who has 
>> been in for years. (No, seriously, I'm the redhead with the SHORT hair - 
>> I can only sit on my braid, not walk on it!).
>>
>> Anyway, yes, A special badge or nametag, or token or something would be 
>> great. Being singled out is a bit daunting, but it would help too.
>>
>> Thanks for the welcome, looking forward to more events.
>>
>> Alex (NottClaire)
>>
>> --- On Fri, 2/19/10, Donnchadh Beag mac 
>> Griogair<donnchadh at cornelius.norman.ok.us>  wrote:
>>
>>
>> From: Donnchadh Beag mac Griogair<donnchadh at cornelius.norman.ok.us>
>> Subject: Re: [Ansteorra] Newbie's perspective on NMS and other things
>> To: "Kingdom of Ansteorra - SCA, Inc."<ansteorra at lists.ansteorra.org>
>> Date: Friday, February 19, 2010, 2:53 PM
>>
>>
>> Thank you Alexandra for putting everything into perspective. =)
>>
>> One of the problems we've had in the past is just knowing who is new. 
>> One idea that was brought up was having a badge or sash that we could 
>> give to newcomers.  The idea being that others would then recognize that 
>> the person wearing it was a newcomer and we could offer whatever help and 
>> guidance was needed.  As a newcomer, what would your feelings on 
>> something like that be?
>>
>> I hope we're able to meet sometime soon.  Welcome to the family!
>>
>> Donnchadh (pronounced Duncan)
>>
>> On 2/19/2010 2:29 PM, Alexandra Shahan wrote:
>>
>>> Hello. First post, newbie and all. (waves to all). Let me just say, I 
>>> attended my first event because a friend insisted I go. Practically 
>>> dragged me and my kids. Oh, by the way, she also arranged for us to 
>>> borrow clothes and helped with gear. She told me what to expect for fees 
>>> and a few details about the camping. When we arrived to pay (my first 
>>> event was War Lord last summer) I saw the NMS and just thought it was 
>>> the way things were done. Makes sense - I was not a member. Didn't 
>>> really think much more about it. Had no idea where the  money went or 
>>> what it was used for. Really not on  my mind. However, getting set up 
>>> and acclimated was a bit daunting.
>>>     In moments  of starting to unload the car, help arrived (in the form 
>>> a teenager a his friend) who helped us unload and set up the tent (all 
>>> the while telling my kids all about the cool stuff they could do). The 
>>> trotted off to help others, leaving us to arrange things inside. 
>>> Moements later another soul came by and offered help and advice and 
>>> welcome. He even came back later that evening to make sure I was not 
>>> alone and clueless  (well, I'm still a bit clueless, but for that 
>>> evening I had an informative friend).
>>>     The friend I came with had her hands full renewing old friendships 
>>> and catching up and endeavored to introduce me to the entire 
>>> organization in one weekend. To say the least, it was overwhelming, but 
>>> in a good way.
>>>     On the downside, during the full day on Saturday, it was a couple 
>>> recently moved here from out of kingdom that made me and my family the 
>>> most welcome. Unfortunate as they said it was normal where they came 
>>> from to locate newbies and make sure they were taken care of. I realize 
>>> it is easy for newbies to get lost in the shuffle, and they were a 
>>> tremendous help and have become good friends.
>>>     On the postive side, at my next event a month later (30 year) we 
>>> arrived late and my friend had to rush off to meet an obligation - 
>>> leaving me and my kids to set up this huge tent and stuff. I was so 
>>> lost. But wait! My sister (who has been in for years) sent a rescue 
>>> party - within in 30 minutes of our arrival, half a dozen really great 
>>> guys showed up and in less than an hour the tent was up, the van 
>>> unloaded and the cars moved. Wow!!! And then they were off to their own 
>>> persuits. Still, a few moments of attention and this newbie felt so much 
>>> less than lost.
>>>     Soooo - point is, from my viewpoint, don't worry so much about the 
>>> NMS. Want newbies? Invite someone and help make it easy for them to 
>>> attend an event. Get a small group together to help them out their first 
>>> event or two. That way there is no undue burden on any one person or 
>>> family to fully shepherd or sponsor a newbie. Don't worry so much about 
>>> the money (seriously, it's not even as expensive as taking all the kids 
>>> to dinner and a movie once, even scout camping trips cost more 
>>> sometimes). Help newbies by making them feel welcome, check on them and 
>>> make sure they are gtting a clue (yes that is a shameles plug for if you 
>>> see me wandering aimlessly, I probably am still  clueless, feel free to 
>>> clue me in).
>>>     Yes I finally joined (waves new blue cards for all to see). Gave the 
>>> membership to my kids as part of their Christmas present.
>>>     okay probably way more than $0.02!
>>>     Alexandra McNeil NottClaire
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