[Ansteorra] The Society comes together...

[Stefan li Rous]

I just thought I'd forward this message to show that despite the  
arguments, the Society can still come together around common needs and  
goals. In addition to this info from Calontir,  Drachenvald and  
Lochac, even though they are not required to contribute any money are  
doing so, to put this disaster behind us.

For clarification, Calontir was one of the kingdoms that didn't have  
enough funds in their kingdom accounts to pay their 18% penalty alone,  
so they asked their biggest? richest? groups to contribute 18% but not  
their smaller groups.

Stefan

Begin forwarded message:

> From: Margaret Tank <aquafyrd at GMAIL.COM>
> Date: February 8, 2012 2:19:25 PM CST
> To: CALONTIR at listserv.unl.edu
> Subject: [CALONTIR] strength and unity
> Reply-To: Historical Recreation in the Kingdom of Calontir <CALONTIR at listserv.unl.edu 
> >
>
> When I say, over and over, that our people will pull together, this  
> is what I mean.
>
> Many of the smaller Shires, Cantons, and Colleges have determined to  
> send 18% (or more) of their limited funds, even though I did not  
> request it.  I specifically want to thank the Barony of Coeur  
> d'Ennui, the Shire of Bois d'Arc, the Shire of Oakheart, and the  
> Barony of Lonely Tower for pledging funds above and beyond what I  
> asked of them, and the Shire of Shadowdale, the Shire of Crescent  
> Moon, the Shire of Westumbria, and the College of Bellewode for  
> sending funds when I asked for none at all.  Several other groups  
> have also responded that their requested amount will be coming, or  
> that they will be sending funds but do not know how much yet.  I  
> also want to thank the Barony of Three Rivers for moving up the  
> timing on their annual Chieftains tithe to help with cash flow  
> issues, Lilies for making a temporary cash loan (in addition to  
> their contribution) to avoid an early cash-out penalty on a CD, and  
> the Mews for sending me most of their remaining funds, now that the  
> newsletters are going electronic.  I have received three promises of  
> individual donations and at least two offers of fundraisers so far.
>
> In addition, many are going above and beyond the monetary issues.
>
> From the College of Bellewode, pay it forward:
>
> "Some of the members also plan to assist students in purchasing SCA  
> memberships in exchange for work around the house. We hope that  
> having new SCA members will help the national organization to  
> recover financially."
>
> From the Shire of Westumbria, a challenge:
>  "The Shire of Westumbria, a small but mighty border outpost, has  
> received pledges of donations from its members that we may stand  
> among our Calon brethren and shoulder this burden together; we are  
> pleased to respond with our full 18% share of this grievious levy  
> and send in a check for $200.00 to meet this need.
> Also, the Shire of Westumbria challenges the populaces of the  
> Baronies to match our donation, either dollar amount or in-kind  
> (i.e. an amount equal to the 18% owed) above and beyond what is  
> required of them.  [$200 matching amount or double your donation]
>
> We further pledge that for every Barony that sends in a donation of  
> at least $200 amount marked, "Westumbria Challenge" over and above  
> their required levy delivered by Lilies to the Kingdom Exchequer;  
> the Shire of Westumbria will donate 1 (ea) embellished 16 gauge or  
> better spangen construction helm to be delivered at Lilies 2013."
>
> *This* is what the SCA is about.  This is family.  This is why I  
> love Calontir.
>
> --Branwen, proud KE Calontir

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THLord Stefan li Rous    Barony of Bryn Gwlad    Kingdom of Ansteorra
    Mark S. Harris           Austin, Texas          StefanliRous at austin.rr.com
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