ANST - How to recommend someone...
Lori Jones
LJONES at ossm.edu
Wed Oct 8 20:36:57 PDT 1997
In the discussion on award recommendations, we've seen many
examples that constitute making an "award recommendation".
If there are any newer people out there who would like to make a
recommendation, but have no idea how to go about it, here's a few of
the methods that I've seen that seem to be the most successful:
1) The personal, written letter (there used to be a form for
this, but any type of letter will usually do). IMO, this is, by far,
the best way to recommend someone. It shows the Crown that
you feel strongly enough to take the time to write a letter and sign
your name. Also, it allows them the opportunity to read it at their
leisure -which can be invaluable if their schedule is busy (did I
say "if"?).
2) Verbal recommendations to the Crown. This usually only works
if others have made the same recommendations.Success with this
method is limited because it is so hard to find a time to speak to
the Crown. Speaking to landed Barons/Baronesses in your area may
often yield better results.
3) A petition. These come in many forms, oftentimes just a few
lines of recommendation and a lot of signatures. However, there
is no substitute for a detailed explanation of why people feel
someone should have an award. Just saying that so-and-so is
cool and should have a (insert award) often isn't enough to get them
one, no matter how many people sign.
For those looking to make award recommendations, here's a few
guidelines you might want to follow: Be sure to include the
person's *correctly spelled* SCA & mundane names, where they live,
what you're recommending them for, why you feel they deserve it (be
specific), and *an event (or two) that the person will be at should
the Crown choose to grant the award*. Most importantly, make sure
the Crown receives the recommendation with plenty of time to make
their decision and have proper paperwork prepared. 2-3 weeks before
an event is about the minimum.
A few thoughts on recommending people for peerages (for those who
aren't peers already)... Yes, anyone (regardless of rank) can
recommend a person for any award, even a peerage. In fact,
well spoken words might assist the Crown and the other peers by
showing how the populace views an individual. Another suggestion is
going to the local peers and recommending the individual to *them*.
Remember, a person must have support from other members of that
circle before it is likely that they would receive the peerage.
If anyone else has any suggestions, please feel free to add to,
or disagree with, anything I've said.....
- Kat MacLochlainn
Barony of Wiesenfeuer
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