[Ansteorra-MiddleEastern] updated proposed charter/by-laws

[Sandra Jakl]

Reminder:

Nominations for the guild head are open. Thus far, we
have one nomination, which is myself, Clara von Ulm.

Both nominations and discussion of the by-laws and
charter will close on January 1, 2005.

Voting for guild head and ratification of the charter
& by-laws will take place at Coronation on January 15,
2005. Of course, e-votes and absentee proxies are fine
for those who cannot attend.


Below please find the updated proposed by-laws and
charter. 

As previously posted: The purpose of sections 1.2 and
1.3 of the by-laws is to give the dancers
of the guild a sense of togetherness, and to promote
awards in Middle Eastern dance. We could accomplish
the same goals through other means. For example, we
could come up with some sort of token, badge or favor
that we could wear. (I might like that idea more than
the proposed titles.) Does anyone have other ideas?
What do y'all think??

Kind Regards,

Clara von Ulm

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AMED Charter

i) The primary purpose of this guild shall be to
encourage the Middle Eastern dance community of
Ansteorra. This shall be accomplished by facilitating
communication between the dancers of Ansteorra and
promoting the teaching and learning of Middle Eastern
Dance. 

ii) AMED shall encourage the dissemination of factual
information regarding SCA period Middle Eastern dance.
AMED shall strive to increase the knowledge and
awareness of ethnic dance styles. AMED shall strive to
assist groups without local dance teachers by
scheduling class days at local events to provide
opportunities for these groups to learn. 

iii) The Guild Head (Viziera) will be elected by the
members of the guild annually at an AMED Guild
meeting. The Viziera shall be responsible for
overseeing the goals, assisting in their
accomplishment, and facilitating communication between
guild members. 

iv) Membership shall be open to any SCA members who
are interested in Middle Eastern dance in the SCA time
period. One becomes a member by sending one’s SCA and
mundane name, address and/or e-mail address to the
Viziera expressing interest; or by giving that same
information to the Viziera at an assembled meeting of
the AMED guild. 

v) AMED Guild meetings shall be held at least once per
year. Meetings must take place at a Kingdom Calendar
event and shall be announced at least two (2) months
in advance via the Black Star and electronic
communication. This guild shall be governed by a set
of by-laws. These by-laws may be changed by a
two-thirds vote of the assembled members of the guild,
including absentee ballots. By-laws may only be
changed at an AMED Guild meeting. Proposed by-law
changes shall be published electronically at least two
(2) months prior to the AMED meeting.

AMED By-Laws

A. Membership

A.1. Membership in the AMED shall be obtained by
sending one’s SCA and mundane name, address and/or
e-mail address to the Viziera expressing interest; or
by giving that same information to the al-Basir at an
assembled meeting of the AMED guild. 

A.2. A Sable Thistle (or equivalent award) in Middle
Eastern Dance shall allow the member to identify
herself as a “Sayyid/Sayyida” of the AMED guild.

A.3. An Iris of Merit (or equivalent award) based
PRIMARILY on Middle Eastern Dance shall allow the
member to identify herself as a “Honoured Sayyid/
Sayyida” of the AMED guild.

B. Guild Head (Viziera)  Duties, Election, and Term of
Office

B.1. The Viziera’s duties are as follows: 
B.1.a. To be a moderator on the Ansteorra Middle
Eastern Electronic Mailing List 
B.1.b To assist groups in locating teachers for dance
classes at events, local meetings, revels, etc.
B.1.c To assure assistance to groups who wish to start
local dance guilds.
B.1.d To keep informed on the progress, projects, and
activities of local guilds.
B.1.e To inform Guild Members of the Guild's
activities and projects.
B.1.f To report to the Kingdom Minister of Arts and
Sciences on the progress, projects, and activities of
the Guild, when so requested by the Kingdom MOAS.

B.2. The Viziera may appoint deputies to fulfill those
duties as required.
B.3. How the Viziera is elected.
B.3.a The Viziera is chosen by a simple majority of
the votes cast by Guild Members. 
B.3.b The vote is counted at a designated official
Kingdom Calendar event, announced to all Guild Members
at least two months in advance, in the Black Star or
by newsletter, and by electronic communication.
B.3.c Absentia votes are recognized. An absentia vote
is a letter sent by an absent Guild Member specifying
how their vote should be cast on a particular issue or
election.

B.4 Viziera’s term of office.
B.4.a The term of office shall be one year. 
B.4.b No Viziera may be elected to more than two
consecutive terms.


Note 1: Sayyid/Sayyida is an approved SCA alternative
title and, as such, its use is not restricted to, nor
proprietary of, the AMED guild.





		
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