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<div class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: justify"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Trebuchet MS'">Due to a technical difficulty (on my part), my missive did not make it in the May Black Star. I plan to incorporate some the following into my June missive.
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<div class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: justify"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Trebuchet MS'">Unto the Citizens of Ansteorra, Greetings!</span></div>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: justify"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Trebuchet MS'">Crown Tournament has come and gone but not before giving us Heirs on a wintry, April day!
<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>Congratulations to Ulstan and Ebergardis!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>Vivat Ansteorra!</span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: justify"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Trebuchet MS'">On a side note, for the first time, every Crown participant had pre-registered on-line!
<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>Thank you for taking the time to pre-register as it made the sign-up process much more efficient.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: justify"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Trebuchet MS'">Thank you to HL Gilyan for her tenure as Northern Regional Seneschal and to those individuals who tendered applications.
<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>I am pleased to announce that his Excellency Ainar Magnusson will be taking over these duties as soon as he and Gilyan can get together to transition the office.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">
</span>It has been my pleasure to work with Gilyan and I look forward to working with Ainar in the future.</span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: justify"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Trebuchet MS'">Much discussion has occurred in the past few months regarding ADA-compliant sites.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">
</span>When considering a potential event site, I would request Event Stewards to evaluate it to determine how well it will accommodate those with disabilities.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>The site selection process should factor in the accommodations, along with other factors including location, cost and availability.
<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>To the extent that we can readily use disability friendly sites, we will make it easier for our fellow Ansteorrans to fully participate.</span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: justify"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Trebuchet MS'">The recruitment and retainment of new members is a priority in Ansteorra as well as the Known World.
<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>We currently have several groups who do not have a Hospitaler.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>At the most recent Seneschal, Exchequer, and Hospitaler Symposium, it was announced that if a group does not have someone serving in that capacity, seneschals should simply cc their (seneschal) report to their Regional Hospitaler or directly to the Kingdom Hospitaler if a regional is not in place.
<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>Remember, the more information we receive, the better we can help serve and strengthen your group.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: justify"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Trebuchet MS'">As a reminder, for those groups submitting bids for Kingdom level events (Crown, Coronation, Queen's, etc.), please remember to forward a copy to HL Isobail, our Kingdom Exchequer.
<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>This is a relatively new procedure which assists us in budgeting matters.</span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: justify"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Trebuchet MS'">My missive wouldn't be complete without mentioning our favorite topic…waivers.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">
</span>I encourage all local seneschals to visit the waiver website:</span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: justify"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Trebuchet MS'">Check it periodically to make sure your waivers are current.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">
</span>If they are not relatively up-to-date, you will be receiving an email or phone call from my regional in the next week or so.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: justify"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Trebuchet MS'">Unto the officers of Ansteorra, thank you.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>
Your efforts are immensely appreciated!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span></span></p>
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