[Ansteorra] Offering help

[Alma Danks]

I've been watching this post get alot of replies. Everyone agrees that the new folks need more resources and sometimes feel overwhelmed. I've been active in the SCA for about 3 years. I've been an officer for my barony and I'm still learning new things every event I attend. This past year I took a step back for personal reasons. In my absence, my barony welcomed a few members. I'm not a SCA expert, I still make mistakes and step on toes. But if anyone needs help or questions answered, I am here. I've never meet a stranger.  Just call or e-mail me, if I don't know the answer. I usually know who to ask....you can find me on the BBJ page under historian or on facebook under Mariana Garcia. When I have questions, I find that the best thing to do is to ask a few different people, then use the combined advice. If you need help, ask... I spent my first year in the SCA, very confused. Most members assumed others had told me what I needed to know. I finally just
 started asking questions. I also have a newcomers book. I can meet with anyone who wants and we can go thru it. Haraldr and Oksana hold an A&S day at thier home most sundays. They have folks who help with making SCA clothing, pottery, weaving and most things you can think of. We have a wonderful membership, you just have to ask for help. Someone will help you or send you toward the person who can help. We have great teachers in the barony and kingdom. 
On the flip side of the coin, if someone offers thier time to help you with a project. Please be considerate and show up to meet the folks helping you. Or call as soon as possible to make other arrangements. The SCA is a great place to meet new friends and have fun. You can participate as much as you want, or as much as you can without judgement.  
Mariana Garcia   
Your Friend

--- On Mon, 1/16/12, Robert G. Ferrell <rgferrell at gmail.com> wrote:


From: Robert G. Ferrell <rgferrell at gmail.com>
Subject: Re: [Ansteorra] Offering help
To: "Kingdom of Ansteorra - SCA, Inc." <ansteorra at lists.ansteorra.org>
Date: Monday, January 16, 2012, 8:55 PM


On 1/16/2012 8:25 PM, Chris Zakes wrote:

> Some years back, Robin of Gilwell posted a piece about how chivalry was
> dying. In it, he noted how in the Middle Ages and Renaissance, nobles
> would hold tournaments striving to re-create the lost chivalrous world
> of King Arthur or Charlemagne. He also mentioned that one of the first
> newsletters he ever saw (thirty-some years ago) had a letter from
> someone complaining about how chivalry was dying in the SCA. His point
> was that chivalry is *always* dying, and it's up to us--all of us--to
> keep it alive.

One of my favorite quotes somewhat apropos to this is from Master Godwyn Alfricsson.

"It used to be that when I wanted to 'freak the mundanes' I would go to Wal-Mart in persona. Now I just go to an event."

Cynric
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