[Ansteorra] The real problem . . . Population-S

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What many groups have found is that doing demos for schools does not gain them members. Sometimes it does gain them one or two teachers. 

Even if the kids are incredibly enthused their parents are the ones who have to bring them. They seldom get involved.

Also, most of our members have day jobs and very few of them can take off enough to do the demos. What you often end up with is a few very knowledgeable people and a lot of very helpful people who either aren't very knowledgeable or don't understand how to present the SCA to the public.

It does earn us Karma Points...but doesn't give us "bang for the buck"...

It often is not a wise use of our resources...

What we need is maximum exposure to the most Adults who would be interested (history geeks, gamers, etc) with the amount of resources we can muster.

LDeerslayer


Ronda Roberts <rivyn at msn.com> wrote: Another idea would be to get together with the schools in the area like 
elementary and high schools.  I bet when they get to the medieval or 
renaissance era that they would love to have some 'live props'!



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>From: "Faelan Caimbeul" 
>Reply-To: "Kingdom of Ansteorra - SCA, Inc." 
>To: "'Kingdom of Ansteorra - SCA, Inc.'" 
>Subject: RE: [Ansteorra] The real problem . . . Population
>Date: Fri, 28 Apr 2006 12:00:58 -0500
>
>To continue the previous subject . . .
>
>Does anyone have any ideas for recruiting?
>
>I've been checking around for Renfairs in the state, and there are at least
>a dozen. Why don't we have groups out there recruiting? Obviously those
>people are interested in the middle ages, they're going to fair aren't 
>they?
>Constance is working with the SMU Medieval Studies club and trying to get
>people from there. The school has a degree program in Medieval Studies. Why
>aren't they ALL members? I don't think you can get more interested people
>than those that have plan to devote their careers to the study of medieval
>history.
>
>In Caid, when each of the Lord of the Rings movies came out they put groups
>in many theaters, in garb, to spread the word. It worked out well too. We
>should be doing that whenever a medieval movie comes out. Who knows, the
>theater manager might even be nice enough to give us free tickets and
>munchies like they did for LOTR. :-)
>
>Are there Octoberfest celebrations around  here? What other festivals could
>we benefit from?
>
>Vicar Miguel had the idea of forming dedicated "demo parties" that would
>have a wealth of information available to them, good quality garb, and much
>information to share that could go to different events, set up a table, and
>recruit. I think this is a great idea and all Baronies should consider it.
>I'm sure the Hospitaliers would appreciate the help.
>
>Just food for thought,
>Faelan
>
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