[Ansteorra-announce] [Announcements] President's Report

Mon Jan 31 20:08:19 PST 2005

PRESIDENT’S REPORT OF THE FIRST QUARTER 2005 

SCA BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

Greetings:

This is the President’s report of the actions taken at the SCA, Inc.’s
most recent Board of Directors meeting, held January 22, 2005 in
Portland, Oregon (Kingdom of An Tir). This material may be freely
distributed, and those receiving it are strongly encouraged to share
this information with the general populace. Permission is hereby granted
to reprint all, or part, of this report in Kingdom, Principality, and
local newsletters. It is requested that the source of the information be
identified as “from the President’s Report of the January 2005 Board
meeting” and that, as far as possible, exact quotes be used. Please note
that this report is NOT the official Minutes of the Board meeting. In
case of any discrepancy between this document and the approved Minutes,
the Minutes are binding. Any inaccuracies in reporting contained herein
are my own. 

Subscriptions to the Board Minutes are available from the SCA Inc. A
subscription includes this report in addition to the Minutes approved at
the meeting. Past approved Minutes are also available on the SCA website
(www.sca.org). 

The next Board of Directors meeting will be held on April 16, 2005, in
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. The deadline for submission of agenda items is
April 1, 2005.

Respectfully submitted,

Meg Baron

President, SCA Inc.

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Branch Status Changes

1. The Board took note of the following new branches:

Shire of Kings Crossing (Washington County, PA)

Canton of Sudentorre (Barony of Stierbach)  (Caroline, Fredericksburg,
King George, Spotsylvania and Stafford Counties, VA) 

2. The Board took note of the following routine change in status:

Canton of Steinsee (canton of the Barony of Dreiburgen) (Twentynine
Palms, CA) - to Stronghold

3. The Board took note of the following branch dissolution:

Shire of Kahlland (Hobbs, Lovington, and Lea Counties, NM)

Old Business

A. Proposed revision to Corpora IX.A.5.

The Board requested commentary from the membership concerning a proposed
change to Corpora IX.A.5., which currently reads:

“No person who has not attained his or her sixteenth (16th) birthday may
be authorized in armored combat or the marshaling of armored combat. No
person who has not attained his or her fourteenth (14th) birthday may be
authorized for any form of Society combat-related activity….”

This wording creates a potential conflict with the youth combat programs
established in many Kingdoms. The Society Seneschal recommended that
this be addressed by changing the wording to read “…No person who has
not attained his or her fourteenth (14th) birthday may be authorized for
any form of Society Adult combat-related activity.”

Adding the word “Adult” removes potential confusion with youth combat
activities.

Because the Marshallate is at present working on related changes in the
Society Marshal’s Handbook, Chairman Moore ruled that this item be
remanded to the April 2005 quarterly meeting.

B. 2005 Budget

The Board adopted the 2005 budget.

C. New Zealand Property Transfer

The Board adopted a resolution transferring all property (bank accounts)
held by the SCA Inc. in New Zealand to the SCANZ.

D. Warrant Form Revision

The Board adopted revised Officer Warrant forms. The changes to the
forms were necessitated by difficulties many exchequers and seneschals
have encountered in proving their status as officers of the SCA Inc. to
banks and other institutions in the wake of the Patriot Act. The new
forms will replace those in the appendix to Corpora.

E. Policy on Coinage and Currency

In response to a question from the Board, the Legal Committee presented
the following proposed Policy on Coinage and Currency: 

While the SCA, Inc. supports and encourages the study of period
numismatics, it is not the policy of the SCA, Inc. to endorse or require
the acceptance of privately minted coinage or other tokens at
SCA-sanctioned events. The SCA, Inc. or its branches shall not require
the acceptance of privately minted coinage or other tokens as payment
for any goods or services at any SCA-sanctioned events. Any such
transactions may be conducted at the discretion of the individuals
involved, as with any other barter transaction. In such cases,
compliance with applicable tax laws is the responsibility of the
individuals. 

The Board adopted this policy as SCA Corporate Policies XI. The
remainder of Corporate Policies will be renumbered as needed. 

F. Sanctions Proposal

This extensive proposal is still being discussed. Chairman Moore ordered
it remanded to the next meeting.

G. Drachenwald NMS Variance

The Board extended the Kingdom of Drachenwald’s Non-Member Surcharge
variance. The variance was modified from last year’s by the addition of
Double Wars as an event subject to the NMS. The variance reads:

The Kingdom of Drachenwald will collect the NMS of 3 Euros (3 €) at five
Kingdom-level events: two Crown Tournaments, two Coronations, and Double
Wars.

The reason for the variance is the difficulty and cost of transferring
funds from Europe to the United States.

H. Board Resolution proposal

The Board adopted a Corporate Resolution, with language suggested by the
Legal Committee, designed to make it easier for SCA branches to open
bank accounts. This action is a response to changes in banking
procedures as a result of the Patriot Act. The Corporate Resolution will
be made available to exchequers across the United States.

New Business

A. Board of Directors Computer Purchase proposal

The Society Seneschal/Vice President of Operations and the
Vice-President of Corporate Operations presented a business plan for the
purchase of laptop computers for the Directors and select Corporate
officers, and for workstations for the Corporate office, along with
necessary software. The goal is to distribute the packets for Board
meetings electronically, via email and on CD-ROM. Currently this is done
by means of photocopies sent via FedEx. The cost analysis shows that
this will save the Corporation approximately $28,000 over the three-year
life of a laptop computer. The Board approved the proposal, with a
spending limit of $10,000. 

Officers’ Reports – action items and policy decisions (note: officers
not mentioned here had no action items or policy decisions to present
for Board review)

President

The President presented a business proposal from Brian Price (Earl Sir
Brian Thornbird), of Chivalry Bookshelf, for a plan to create and market
a new edition of the Known World Handbook. The Board accepted the
proposal, and directed the President and Mr. Price to negotiate the
necessary contracts and begin work on the project.

Society Seneschal

The Society Seneschal received a question as to whether it was
officially a rule that seneschals were the modern- era legal
representatives of the SCA for their given branch.  This was in context
of whether they had a responsibility to ensure their branch was
complying with local modern-era law and statute.  His interpretation was
that Seneschals are indeed the modern-era legal representative for the
corporation in their branch and should ensure their branch is compliant
with applicable law, statue and regulation.  This will be clarified in
the Seneschals’ Handbook re-write that is currently underway, locating
this specific annotation in the Duties of a Seneschal section. The Board
upheld this policy interpretation.

In answer to the growing presence of our society in the modern era, and
the appearance of our groups in modern media outlets, the Society
Seneschal has devised and routed through channels a policy by which
Media Relations can be organized, planned, and managed in a clear,
concise fashion.  The Board approved this policy, which will become part
of the Seneschals’ Handbook.

Society Exchequer

Revised financial policies for the Kingdoms of Calontir and Caid were
approved, as was the financial policy of the new Kingdom of Northshield.

The following change to Society Branch Financial Policy, section IX, was
approved:

Old language:
IX. CONTROLLING CASH ADVANCES
Cash advances will be documented beforehand and treated as a receivable
item until they are reconciled by presentation of receipts and/or cash
totaling the amount of the advance. Reconciliation of cash advances must
occur within 60 days of the advance.

New language:

IX. CONTROLLING DISBURSEMENTS
All disbursements will be made to an entity (individual or business) by
signed checks or traceable money orders. Disbursements in advance of a
purchase must be documented beforehand and will be treated as receivable
items until they are reconciled by presentation of receipts and/or cash
totaling the amount of the advance. Reconciliation of advances must
occur within 60 days of the disbursement.

The following section was added to Society Branch Financial Policy,
section X, Controlling Cash Receipts:

Minors under age 15 may not serve as Head Gatekeeper/Troll
/Reservationist /etc. for an event. Such minors may assist at the gate
collecting funds, making change, etc., under the oversight of an
individual permitted by the SCA’s Corporate Policies to serve as an
officer, who will be ultimately responsible for the accounting of the
funds passing through the gate. Individual Kingdoms may be more
restrictive should they choose.

The following was added to Society Exchequer Policies, section VI:

Any trailer owned by the SCA is to be used for storing and transporting
SCA property to and from SCA functions. Trailers owned by the SCA may
not be used for strictly personal purposes by the members of the branch.

Anyone towing an SCA-owned trailer shall be a member in good standing,
and tows the trailer at their own risk. 

Agreements to store and tow the trailer must be made in writing in
advance between the member storing or towing the trailer for each trip
and the branch owning the trailer. Each agreement should include
specifications of timeframes and calculation for any expense
reimbursement. Each trip should be considered round-trip, and the member
towing the trailer is responsible for its return at the end of the trip
unless otherwise specified in the agreement.

Trailers must always be loaded in compliance with the trailer's maximum
gross capacity rating and load balancing instructions, and must be
attached to a towing vehicle rated for that type of trailer and load
using all legally required attachments and restraints and working
electrical connections. 

If there is available capacity in the trailer after the SCA property is
loaded, and there is desire to transport additional personal property in
the trailer, it is allowable that additional personal property owned by
branch members is placed in the trailer. Any personal property is loaded
into the trailer at the property owner's risk

Investment Committee

The Board approved the following recommendations of the Investment
Committee:

(1)        Sell Vanguard Growth and Income (VQNPX), at market price -
all holdings

(2)        Sell Neenah Paper (NP), at market price - all holdings 

(3)        Sell Sun Microsystems (SUNW), at market price - all holdings

(4)        Buy Kellogg (K) - 200 shares at market price

(5)        Buy 3M Company (MMM) - 100 shares at market price 

(6)        Buy ISHARE DJ ENRGY SC (IYE) - 100 shares at market price 

(7)        Buy additional T. Rowe Price High Yield (PRHYX) - 400 shares
at market price

Society Chronicler

The Society Webminister asked whether links to merchants, goods, or
services considered an endorsement or advertisement of the merchant by
the SCA, or is it purely informational to the general public as a
service to direct them to further information to help introduce them to
the activity in which we are involved? If it is an endorsement or
advertisement, should such pages carry a disclaimer? The Board answered
that such a disclaimer should be included, and stated that the language
of this disclaimer should be written by the Society Webminister.

The Board approved the following change to SCA Publication Policies,
section B.10 (added text underlined), which it clear that material
obtained from electronic sources is subject to the same requirements for
signed permission as traditional printed materials:

The Society operates under the ideals of chivalry. Respect for others’
property, including intellectual property, is part of those ideals. The
Kingdom Chronicler must ensure that copyrighted material is not used in
the Kingdom newsletter except in conformity with applicable copyright
laws. Authorization must be received in writing from the copyright
holder prior to publication, and the notice “Copyright ©[date and
holder]. Used with permission.” Must accompany the copyrighted material.
This policy also explicitly applies to any article or message originally
published or posted to any website or electronic forum. In order to
republish the message or article in any other form, including a printed
newsletter, permission in the form of a signed release must be obtained
from the author. Electronic republication of material originally in
printed form is subject to the Electronic Publication Policies.

Laurel Sovereign of Arms

The Laurel Sovereign of Arms presented a new policy stating that the
names (group and award/order) and armory (devices and badges) registered
by Laurel to the SCA or to branches are to be considered service marks
of the SCA.  This recognition is to formally recognize these marks and
our use of them to the purpose the US Patent and Trademark Office terms
“collective marks.” The Board approved this policy, and directed that it
be placed in Corporate Policies as Section XII.

Society Marshal

The Society Marshal requested that the Board bring Corpora into line
with the Marshals’ Handbook and standard practice by adding clarifying
language to Corpora IX.A.6 (added text underlined):

Prior to the authorization of a minor in any Society combat-related
activity, the parent or guardian of the minor must witness the activity,
discuss it with a witnessing marshal, and execute a Waiver, indemnity,
or other required document for the minor. The witnessing marshal must be
explicitly authorized to perform this function by the Earl Marshal of
the kingdom. The marshal who authorizes a minor person for any form of
Society combat-related activity must be the Kingdom Earl Marshal or the
Principality Marshal or a designated deputy. This need not be the same
person as the witnessing marshal.

By consensus Chairman Moore ordered this proposed change put before the
membership for comment, with a commentary due date of June 1, 2005.

The Society Marshal ruled that the whole wrist (360 degrees) must be
“reasonably" covered in all combat evolutions.  Only the palm and grip
surface of the fingers should be unarmored. The Board upheld this
ruling.

The Society Marshal clarified that pushing a person, shield, or weapon
with the haft of a polearm is legal as long as a person is not struck
with a haft. The Board upheld this ruling.

The Society Marshal ruled that finger gauntlets, provided they are
constructed correctly -  i.e., full coverage and plates designed not to
shear fingers – are legal for SCA use. The Board ruled that this matter
falls within the authority of the Marshallate, and no Board action is
required.

The Society Marshal instructed the Society Rapier Marshal to shut down
the sidesword experiment for a complete rewrite of the rules, training,
etc. He feels the experiment had entered an unsafe mode; parties
interpreted the rules so differently and usage was so varied that the
SCA may be exposed to possible liability. The Board returned the Society
Marshal’s policy interpretation regarding sidesword. The Society Marshal
is directed to either provide a new, improved set of rules and
standards, or to provide substantive reasons for discontinuing the
program. This shall be due to the Board no later than April 1, 2005.

Society Minister of Arts and Sciences

Mistress Rowena asked the Board to select her successor. Because this is
a personnel matter, this item was remanded to Executive Session.

This meeting marked the end of Mistress Rowena’s term of office.
Director Lis Schraer, Ombudsman for the Arts and Sciences office,
commended Ms. Stowe for her fine work as Society Arts and Sciences
Minister, and Chairman Moore added her thanks and that of the Board.

Society Chirurgeon General

Last quarter the Chirurgeon General made a policy interpretation
regarding the Chirurgeons’ Handbook, Section III.9 paragraph 2, which
was upheld by the Board.  This proposed change in policy was a natural
extension of that interpretation.  This simply adds the Chirurgeon
General to the group of people already listed in this policy, and is not
a major change to the policy itself. This policy was already approved
last January by the Board when they approved the entire handbook. The
new policy reads (added text underlined):

Any Chirurgeon who is available and willing to provide first aid at an
event cannot be prohibited from doing so by anyone other than the
Chirurgeon General, the Kingdom Chirurgeon, or a duly-delegated
administrative superior in the Chirurgeonate (e.g., a
Chirurgeon-in-Charge at an interkingdom event).

The Board upheld this policy.

Grand Council

The Council completed work on the revision of its charter. The Board
thanked and commended David James (Kwelland-Njall Kollskeggsson), James
Pratt (Cathal MacEdan na faelad), and Cary Lenehan (Hroth Herjolffson)
for their excellent work on the Charter revision project.

Legal Committee

The Legal Committee addressed numerous questions presented by the Board
of Directors in the Fourth Quarter of 2004. The topic that raised the
most discussion concerned how much information the SCA should release to
the general populace as to the reasons for an individual’s banishment,
sanctioning and/or revocation of membership. The Committee determined
that only matters of public record should be released, as in the case
where an individual is convicted of or pleads guilty to a crime. The
Committee agreed that generalizations as to the most common causes of
banishment and membership revocation are acceptable to share with the
general populace.  

Another topic of interest was the “Coins of the Realm debate.” The Board
of Directors asked for guidance on creating policy regarding the SCA’s
position on the use of commemorative coins at events in place of U.S.
currency.  The Committee noted that the use of such commemorative coins
is a form of barter exchange and therefore legally permissible.
Merchants participating in such an exchange would be solely responsible
for any additional tax reporting requirements.  The Committee
recommended that the SCA neither require nor endorse the use of
commemorative coins as currency at SCA events, and drafted a proposed
policy to that effect.  

The Committee also reviewed and revised a resolution proposed by the
Board of Directors concerning the granting of authority to open bank
accounts in the name of the SCA by warranted treasury officers.
Additionally, the Committee addressed questions regarding the personal
liability of the SCA, Inc.’s registered agent in the instances of
lawsuits filed against the SCA. The Committee unanimously agreed that a
registered agent’s sole duty is to timely forward the complaint or other
documents with which he was served to the officers of the corporation.
A registered agent should not have any personal liability for anything
the corporation may be sued for, even though he or she is named in the
proceeding.  

Due to the volume of work undertaken this quarter, specific questions
regarding proper destruction of old records from the Exchequer’s office
and questions regarding Chirurgeonate volunteers at Pennsic were left
for the next quarter. The Committee is also monitoring a Florida Supreme
Court case which may have an impact on the SCA’s future minor medical
waivers. Finally, the Committee continued its work on researching those
states that require minor medical waivers to be notarized.

Chairman Moore stated the Board’s great appreciation to all of the
Board’s standing committees – the Legal Committee, the Investment
Committee, and the Grand Council.

Executive Session

Minister of Arts and Sciences Applications

Motion by Jason Williams to appoint Tim Jennings (Garraed Galbraith) to
the position of Society Minister of Arts and Sciences for the standard
three-year term, subject to the standard six-month probationary period,
effective immediately. Seconded by Tom Hughes. In favor: Jeff Brown,
Dena Cady, Tom Hughes, Gary Raine, Lis Schraer, Jason Williams.
Opposed: none.  Motion carried.

Revocation and Denial of Membership – John Dyer

By consensus, Chairman Moore ordered this item remanded to the April
2005 quarterly meeting.

Revocation and Denial of Membership – Anthony Tamboury 

By consensus, the Board took no action regarding revocation and denial
of membership of Mr. Tamboury.

Motion by Jason Williams that Anthony Tamboury (Anton Polander), of the
Kingdom of the West, henceforth be prohibited from holding any office
within the SCA. Seconded by Gary Raine.  In favor: Dena Cady, Tom
Hughes, Gary Raine, Lis Schraer, Jason Williams.  Opposed: none.
Recused: Jeff Brown. Motion carried.

Absolute Banishment – Mark Benton

Motion by Lis Schraer to uphold the absolute banishment of Mark Benton
(Fury Ban MacMorna) imposed by Dracontius and Sibri, King and Queen of
Ansteorra, on October 2, 2004, and to direct the Society Seneschal to
begin an investigation into a possible revocation and denial of
membership. Further, that Mark Benton henceforth be prohibited from
holding any position of financial responsibility within the SCA.
Seconded by Jeff Brown. In favor: Jeff Brown, Dena Cady, Tom Hughes,
Gary Raine, Lis Schraer, Jason Williams. Opposed: none. Motion carried.

Loch Dorr Branch Suspension Appeal

Motion by Gary Raine to deny the appeal of the Shire of Loch Dorr’s
suspension. Seconded by Tom Hughes.  In favor: Dena Cady, Tom Hughes,
Gary Raine, Lis Schraer, Jason Williams.  Opposed: none.  Recused: Jeff
Brown. Motion carried.

Revocation and Denial of Membership – Abrahm Polaski

By consensus, the Board took no action regarding revocation and denial
of membership of Mr. Polaski.

Banishment from the Realm – Paul Morey

Motion by Dena Cady to uphold the banishment from the realm of Paul
Morey imposed by Thorvald and Svava, King and Queen of the East, on
October 9, 2004, and to direct the Society Seneschal to begin an
investigation into a possible revocation and denial of membership.
Further, that Paul Morey henceforth be prohibited from holding any
position of financial responsibility within the SCA. Seconded by Gary
Raine. In favor: Jeff Brown, Dena Cady, Tom Hughes, Gary Raine, Lis
Schraer, Jason Williams. Opposed: none. Motion carried.

Banishment from the Realm – Chris Saunders

Motion by Jason Williams to uphold the banishment from the realm of
Chris Saunders (Faol Sean Dubh) imposed by Thorvald and Svava, King and
Queen of the East, on October 16, 2004. Further, that Chris Saunders be
prohibited from holding any office for a period of three years,
effective until January 22, 2008. Seconded by Lis Schraer.  In favor:
Jeff Brown, Dena Cady, Tom Hughes, Gary Raine, Lis Schraer, Jason
Williams. Opposed: none. Motion carried.

Absolute Banishment – Kevin Morse

Motion by Dena Cady to uphold the absolute banishment of Kevin Morse
(Belin dun Dubh) imposed by Ailgheanan and Ashildr, King and Queen of
Meridies, on October 9, 2004, and to direct the Society Seneschal to
begin an investigation into a possible revocation and denial of
membership. Further, that Kevin Morse henceforth be prohibited from
holding any position of financial responsibility within the SCA.
Seconded by Lis Schraer. In favor: Jeff Brown, Dena Cady, Tom Hughes,
Gary Raine, Lis Schraer, Jason Williams. Opposed: none. Motion carried.

Absolute Banishment – Jess Tippets

Motion by Dena Cady to uphold the absolute banishment of Jess Tippets
(Hugh de Lacy) imposed by Siegfried and Bridei, King and Queen of
Northshield, on October 23, 2004. Seconded by Gary Raine. In favor: Jeff
Brown, Dena Cady, Tom Hughes, Gary Raine, Lis Schraer, Jason Williams.
Opposed: none. Motion carried.

Absolute Banishment – Kevin Aspinall

Motion by Lis Schraer to uphold the absolute banishment of Kevin
Aspinall (Ian of Silverlake) imposed by Jade and Eliana, King and Queen
of the West, on October 16, 2004, and to direct the Society Seneschal to
begin an investigation into a possible revocation and denial of
membership. Seconded by Tom Hughes. In favor: Jeff Brown, Dena Cady, Tom
Hughes, Gary Raine, Lis Schraer, Jason Williams. Opposed: none. Motion
carried.

Executive Vice President for Legal Affairs report

The Executive Vice President for Legal Affairs presented a report to the
Directors.

Personnel Changes

This was outgoing Chairman Linda Moore’s final meeting. The new Chairman
is Jason Williams.

The Board elected Shawn Reed (Stephanie of Nethyrwoode), of the Kingdom
of Meridies, to Seat G on the Board of Directors. She will take her seat
at the close of the April 2005 quarterly meeting.

Ombudsman Assignments

Ombudsman assignments are as follows:

Jason Williams: President, Executive Vice President for Legal Affairs,
Society Seneschal, Corporate Office, Legal Committee, Marshal

Jeff Brown: AEthelmearc, East, Middle, Northshield, Chief Information
Architect

Dena Cady: Caid, Lochac, West, Chirurgeon, Communications

Tom Hughes: Artemisia, Atenveldt, Outlands, Financial Officers

Gary Raine: Atlantia, An Tir, Calontir, Heralds 

Lis Schraer:  Drachenwald, Ealdormere, Arts & Sciences, Board
Recruiting, Grand Council

Gabrielle Underwood: Ansteorra, Meridies, Trimaris, Gleann Abhann

Quarterly Meeting Schedule

The Second Quarter 2005 meeting will be held April 16, 2005, in Ottawa,
Ontario, Canada (Kingdom of Ealdormere).

The Third Quarter 2005 meeting will be held July 16, 2005, in Boise,
Idaho (Kingdom of Artemisia).

The Fourth Quarter 2005 meeting will be held October 15, 2005, in
Syracuse, New York (Kingdom of Aethelmearc).

The First Quarter 2006 meeting will be held January 21, 2006. The
tentative location is the Kingdom of Meridies.

The Second Quarter 2006 meeting will be held April 22, 2006. The
tentative location is the Kingdom of the Middle.

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REPORT ON THE CONFERENCE CALL MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS

November 3, 2004

Executive Session

Appeal of Sanctions – TS Morgan (Duke Sir `Abd al-Hakim ibn `Abd
al-Rahman Shaddad al-Tomüki)

The Directors conferred with Mr. Morgan. Following this conversation
there was a break as all disconnected from the call, and the Directors
and the Society Seneschal then re-dialed in. 

Motion by Jeff Brown to deny the appeal of TS Morgan (Duke Sir `Abd
al-Hakim ibn `Abd al-Rahman Shaddad al-Tomüki) as modified.  Seconded by
Jason Williams.  In favor: Jeff Brown, Dena Cady, Tom Hughes, Gary
Raine, Lis Schraer, Jason Williams.  Opposed: none.  Chairman Moore
exercised her option to vote and did so in favor of the motion. Motion
carried unanimously.

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REPORT ON THE CONFERENCE CALL MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS

December 1, 2004

Old Business

Known World Event Policy

Te Society Seneschal presented a proposed policy regarding Known World
events. The Board approved this policy.

Warrant form revision

This item was remanded to the January 2005 quarterly meeting.

New Business

Drachenwald Non-Member Surcharge variance

After discussion and by consensus, Chairman Moore directed the Society
Seneschal, Society Treasurer, and Drachenwald Ombudsman to work with the
Kingdom on this issue, and remanded this item to the January 2005
meeting.

Executive Session

Society Chatelaine appointment

Motion by Lis Schraer to appoint Elise Fleming (Countess Alys Katherine)
to the position of Society Chatelaine, a deputy to the Society
Seneschal, for the standard three-year term, subject to the standard
six-month probationary period, effective December 1, 2004. Seconded by
Jason Williams. In favor: Jeff Brown, Dena Cady, Tom Hughes, Gary Raine,
Lis Schraer, Jason Williams. Opposed: none.  Motion carried.

Confirmation of Society Seneschal

At this point, George Reed left the meeting.

Motion by Gary Raine to confirm George Reed to the position of Society
Seneschal for the remainder of the standard term. Seconded by Tom
Hughes. In favor: Jeff Brown, Dena Cady, Tom Hughes, Gary Raine, Lis
Schraer, Jason Williams.  Opposed: none.  Motion carried.

Confirmation of Director Jeff Brown

At this point, Director Jeff Brown left the call.

Motion by Dena Cady to confirm Jeff Brown to seat E on the Board of
Directors for the remainder of the standard term. Seconded by Jason
Williams. In favor: Dena Cady, Tom Hughes, Linda Moore, Gary Raine, Lis
Schraer, Jason Williams.  Opposed: none. Motion carried.

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