[Ansteorra-announce] Volunteers at Gulf Wars - Waterbearers Correction

[MGreene at mpan.com]

>>From: MGreene at mpan.com
>>Waterbearing is one of the primary areas at Gulf Wars in need of
volunteers
>>strong of heart and fleet of feet!
>>VOLUNTEERS:
>>Waterbearer do not need non-combat authorization cards.

>Sir Kief replied:
>In Ansteorra waterbearers that enter the battlefield *do* need non-combat
>authorization cards. Our rules are not suspended because we are in
>Meridies... The reasoning is that by signing the waiver and possessing the
>card they are an "informed adult" as to the danger of working closely
with,
>not only the fighters, but, the elements as well. I.e. heat exhasution,
>sunburn, sun stroke, et cetera.

I knew this one was going to 'bite' me, and it did.  So, there you have it.
Although Meridies does not require a NON-COMBATANT AUTHORIZATION CARD in
order to be a Waterbearer Volunteer at Gulf Wars.... ANSTEORRA **DOES
REQUIRE** A NON-COMBATANT AUTHORIZATION CARD TO WATERBEAR IF YOU PLAN TO GO
ONTO THE BATTLE/LIST FIELD, REGARDLESS OF THE KINGDOM!!!

A Non-combatant card is not a hard thing to get, just check with your local
Marshal for a card (same card as the fighters, just check the non-combatant
box).  The most important rule for being a waterbearer on the field, is to
never, Never, NEVER (got that!) go onto the battle or list field, unless a
MARSHAL calls you to it.  And when the Marshals call you off, leave!,  even
if it means you leave the waterbottles out there with the fighters.  You do
not want to be a casualty of the battle.

You must have a non-combatant authorization card to Waterbear BEFORE you
get to Gulf Wars, as they will not be handing them out on site.  Your card
is good for 4 years!  You are only required to have the card IF you are
going out onto the list or battle field.  If you remain on the sidelines or
at the waterbearer station, the card is not required, though it's still
preferred.

Youths and teen may also Waterbear, AND get counted for Volunteer Points,
AND do not require a non-combatant card...as they are under 18yrs, and are
not permitted on the list or battle field anyway.

Sorry about that, and get those non-combat cards!
Hillary Greenslade, Co-deputy Volunteer Coordinator Gulf Wars
mgreene at mpan.com