SCA's NEXT GENERATION

[njones at ix.netcom.com]

On the topic of newcomer's revels:

> What a terrific idea. It gives someone new a chance to show their stuff.
> It also gives a new member a sense of belonging and contributing to the
> group.


When I got into the SCA not too many years ago, Bjornsborg had a very
active Hospitaler.  She arranged classes on general SCA topics and had
"experts" in that area come and give talks about it (ex. Mari and 
Ragnar gave the class on personna.)  

After a few months, we had a Newcomer's Event as just a local weekend
thing.  But, instead of her doing the organizing, we were in charge.
I was the autocrat, Matilde' Bro:tbaker was the feast person.  It was
very well attended by the barony, we had cool prizes for the winner
of the light and heavy lists and went on to have a great revel at
the hospitaler's home.  The party lasted until four in the morning!

I like to think that doing that event started me out on the path
I am on now in the SCA.  A path of doing service, entertaining, and
having a great time socializing.


Gio
Northkeep