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<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>Greetings
to all on this cool September evening!<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>The
first Grand Assembly of Archers has come and gone and all I can say is WOW! The
archery community did itself proud this past weekend and the support shown by
the populace was nothing short of amazing. We had so many new archers step up
to the line that despite having loaner equipment from multiple baronies on
hand, we ran out and archers were stepping in and loaning out their extra equipment
to help!<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>We had
over 150 people come out for Grand Assembly, despite a weather forecast not in
our favor. And despite an amazing number of archers in some of the shoots, they
ran efficiently and (for the most part) right on schedule. That the event was
so successful is due in no small part to the following people and mere words
cannot possibly thank them enough!<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>HL
Gunnarr haukr, our Marshal in Charge, who stepped in late in the organization
process, didn’t miss a beat and ran three ranges safely and efficiently –
there are no words to express my gratitude for how smoothly you stepped in. We
couldn’t have done this without you!<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>Lord
Vincenti da Murano, our deputy MiC, who organized and collected equipment,
built targets, helped design and run shoots and went crossed-eyed with us on
the schedule.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>Our marshals,
who were the very life blood of this event – they designed the shoots,
made the targets, provided the prizes and were the driving force behind the
event. Lady Adelaide verch Dewi, Margherita de Mantua, Lord Samuel ap
Dewi, Lord Cian Rhys Gravenor, Lord Laurence of the Greenwood and Robert of the
Faire.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>Lord Ian
MacEwan and his tavern staff for keeping us well fed all weekend despite
greater crowds than expected and weather that wasn’t cooperating! Lady
Caterina and Lord Orlando for planning and executing the Hafla, and the
drummers and dancers who entertained us so well. And His Excellency Uriah
Wolfstar who came out despite his work schedule to get our Bardic Circle
started and to everyone that came out Friday night and entertained us!<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>Centurion
D’Alder for handling gate, answering all my silly questions and all his general
site help throughout the event. HL Thomas and the heralds, HL Nicolaea and the
scribes, HL Tadhg, his son Trey, and Pooky for entertaining the children so the
ladies could enjoy their competition with less worry, Tigernach for his assistance
with waterbearing, Lord Linus for being there to help wherever I needed during
the entire weekend, our gate crew and all those that pitched in and helped in a
hundred ways, thank you! This event couldn’t have happened without the
support of so many and it was appreciated more than you can know!<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>Their
Royal Highnesses and their entourage for coming out in support of the archery
community. I say to you, Archers of Ansteorra, we owe our Prince and Princess the
archery point at Gulf War next year so get busy at the practice range!<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>Their
Excellencies Elric and Dominique of Wiesenfeuer and His Excellency Donnchadh of
Namron and the populaces of both Baronies for their unwavering support of this
first time event!<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>And of
course, my co-autocrat Master Ulf, who was willing to take on a brand new event
and a new autocrat, and guided me through the process with a great deal of
patience and a little bit of tough love! Thank you, Ulfie!<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>My
apologies for how long this has gotten and if I have missed anyone, please
forgive me. I don’t think I’ll get my equilibrium back for a few
days yet!<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>For the
marshals of the North and the archers of Ansteorra, VIVAT!<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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