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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>GREETINGS </FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>AS I SAID TO YOUR ARC DeOR , THIS IS ONE OF THOSE
THINGS WE WILL HAVE TO AGREE TO DISAGREE ABOUT .</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>>bow out and know that you tested the other
archers to your best ability and that championship was contended for and not
just handed out.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>BUT TO RESPOND TO YOUR STATEMENT .</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>AGAIN I SEE THIS FROM A DIFFERENT ANGLE , (
ASSUMING FOR THIS DEBATE THAT I HAD WON )</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>I SEE THAT I WAS GIVEN A WIN ( AND IN THIS CASE A
TITLE ), BECAUSE INSTEAD OF OUTSHOOTING ME , THEY STEPPED DOWN . SO INSTEAD OF
BEING THE BEST ARCHER THERE ON THAT DAY , I'M NOW THE TITLED ARCHER OF
</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>( INSERT GROUP ) THE ALMOST GOOD ENOUGH TO WIN
ARCHER .</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>( NOW ASSUMING I HAD STEPPED DOWN ) I SEE
THAT I WILL FROM THAT DAY FORWARD , WONDER IF I COULD HAVE GOTTEN LUCKY ENOUGH,
AND BEEN GOOD ENOUGH TO HAVE ACTUALLY WON THE TITLE OR TOURNEY , IF ONLY I
HADN'T STEPPED DOWN.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>SO IN BOTH CASES , I SEE ARCHERS LESS THAN
HAPPY.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>BE SAFE, BE HAPPY, HAVE FUN</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>ARTHUR BLACKMOON </FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2></FONT> </DIV>
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<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial">----- Original Message ----- </DIV>
<DIV
style="BACKGROUND: #e4e4e4; FONT: 10pt arial; font-color: black"><B>From:</B>
<A title=paulthorne@earthlink.net href="mailto:paulthorne@earthlink.net">Paul
Thorne</A> </DIV>
<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>To:</B> <A
title=ansteorra-archery@ansteorra.org
href="mailto:ansteorra-archery@ansteorra.org">Archery within the Kingdom of
Ansteorra</A> </DIV>
<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>Sent:</B> Thursday, June 30, 2005 8:25
PM</DIV>
<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>Subject:</B> Re: [Ansteorra-archery] the
future ??</DIV>
<DIV><BR></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Greetings,</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2> I actually find this quite
refreshing and I applaud the efforts of the Baron and Barony of
Carolingia. What better way to put it, if you want to be the Champion of
this Baron, then you will hold yourself to the standards that he has put
forth. I believe that all Champions, whether they represent the
Kingdom or the smallest Canton should hold themselves to this standard.
How can you fullfill the responsibilities of being a Champion if your
loyalties are divided amongst two or more groups?</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2> If this is all about winning
and taking home goodies then I think this is the wrong game to be
playing. Don't get me wrong, I love winning (fairly rare, but I love it
none the less) but is not this game we play more than claiming titles, taking
home spoils, racking up wins? There is nothing wrong with going to
events and shooting to win, but if there is a Championship on the line and you
are currently a standing Champion elsewhere, bow out and know that you
tested the other archers to your best ability and that championship was
contended for and not just handed out. I have not been to a
Championship event yet that has not given the competitors a chance to bow out
if they do not think they can fullfill the duties of Champion.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2> I truly hope that this
<STRONG>is</STRONG> the future of the SCA, where we play for Honor, Chivalry,
and the better understanding of our Medieval counterparts. I for one
plan on using similar verbage in our upcoming Defender where we will be
choosing our Champion. </FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Lord Jean-Paul de Calmont</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Arcarius to HL Eadric Anstapa </FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2></FONT> </DIV>
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<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial">----- Original Message ----- </DIV>
<DIV
style="BACKGROUND: #e4e4e4; FONT: 10pt arial; font-color: black"><B>From:</B>
<A title=ld.blackmoon@cox.net
href="mailto:ld.blackmoon@cox.net">Blackmoon</A> </DIV>
<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>To:</B> <A
title=ansteorra-archery@ansteorra.org
href="mailto:ansteorra-archery@ansteorra.org">Archery within the Kingdom of
Ansteorra</A> </DIV>
<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>Sent:</B> Thursday, June 30, 2005 7:40
AM</DIV>
<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>Subject:</B> [Ansteorra-archery] the future
??</DIV>
<DIV><BR></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>GREETINGS</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>IS THIS THE FUTURE OF THINGS IN THE SCA
??</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>THE BELOW IS FOR A THROWN WEAPONS / ARCHERY
EVENT AT THE BARONIAL LEVEL., IN THE EAST KINGDOM .</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>YOU CAN ONLY BE CHAMPION OF YOUR LOCAL GROUP
.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>OR IF YOUR NOT AN OFFICER ANYWHERE, YOU CAN
ONLY BE ONE CHAMPION PER EVENT YEAR .</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>SINCE GETTING TO COMPETE IS HALF OF WHY I GO TO
ANY EVENT ,I TEND TO SEE THIS AS BAD.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2> UNFORTUNATELY , FROM WHAT I'VE SEEN ,
THIS POISON IS MOVING INTO ANSTEORRA FROM BOTH COASTS . </FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>WHAT I FIND INTERESTING , IS THAT IT SEEMS TO
BE CROPPING UP IN ARCHERY / THROWN WEAPONS COMPETITIONS A LOT MORE
THAN IN HEAVY OR LIGHT COMPETITIONS .( CAN YOU SEE TELLING JOE KNIGHT &
THE 3 FIGHTERS HE BROUGHT WITH HIM , WHO JUST DROVE 500 MILES , THAT THEY
CAN'T WIN ? )</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>ANYWAY , BE SAFE, BE HAPPY, HAVE
FUN</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>ARTHUR BLACKMOON</FONT></DIV>
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<H3>CHAMPION'S AGREEMENT</H3>1. I consider myself to be a Carolingian, hold
no office or position in any other barony or shire that divides my loyalties
as a champion of Carolingia, and actively participate in Carolingian
activities. <BR><BR>2. It is understood that I may have personal fealty to
individuals and to the crowns of the East in addition to my loyalties to
Carolingia, and that I will resolve any potential conflicts of these
fealties in a way consistent with my personal honor. <BR><BR>3. During my
term I have the duty to defend and serve the Baron and the Barony of
Carolingia, which I will do to the best of my ability. <BR><BR>4. I will
make every effort to attend Carolingian court and to represent Carolingia on
state occasions. I will try to participate in as many Carolingian Events as
possible. <BR><BR>5. I will fight for the glory and honor of Carolingia
whenever possible and will serve Carolingia against her foes in times of
war. <BR><BR>6. I will strive to be an example of courtesy and chivalry,
bringing honor to Carolingia through my actions on the field and my behavior
towards others both on and off the field. <BR><BR>7. It is my duty to
organize the format of the competition for my replacement, and to ensure
that it takes place about one year after my selection. <BR><BR>8. I will
bear the trust of Carolingia, and any champions regalia with pride, and will
conclude my service well. <BR><BR><BR><BR><BR><BR></DIV>
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