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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
12.0pt'>At this point there are two nominations for guild head. Myself (Clara
von Ulm) and Rhiannon niBryan Maclauchlin (forgive the spelling). Rhiannon respectfully
declined her nomination.</span></font></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
12.0pt'>We will meet at </span></font>1:00 PM. A herald will announce the
location of the meeting.</p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><b><font size=4 face=Arial><span style='font-size:14.0pt;
font-family:Arial;font-weight:bold'>AMED Charter</span></font></b></p>
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font-family:Arial'> </span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>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. </span></font></p>
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font-family:Arial'> </span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>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. </span></font></p>
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font-family:Arial'> </span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>iii) The Guild Head will be elected by the members of the
guild annually at an AMED Guild meeting. The Guild Head shall be responsible
for overseeing the goals, assisting in their accomplishment, and facilitating
communication between guild members. </span></font></p>
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font-family:Arial'> </span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>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 Guild Head expressing interest; or by giving that same information to the Guild
Head at an assembled meeting of the AMED guild. </span></font></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>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.</span></font></p>
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font-family:Arial'> </span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><font size=4 face=Arial><span style='font-size:14.0pt;
font-family:Arial;font-weight:bold'>AMED By-Laws</span></font></b></p>
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font-family:Arial'> </span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>A. Membership</span></font></p>
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font-family:Arial'> </span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>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 Guild
Head expressing interest; or by giving that same information to the al-Basir at
an assembled meeting of the AMED guild. </span></font></p>
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font-family:Arial'> </span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>A.2. A token or device shall be established to
indicate membership in or the favor of the AMED guild.</span></font></p>
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font-family:Arial'> </span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>A.3. Display of this token is not mandatory.</span></font></p>
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font-family:Arial'> </span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>B. Guild Head Duties, Election, and Term of Office</span></font></p>
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font-family:Arial'> </span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>B.1. The Guild Head's duties are as follows: </span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>B.1.a. To be a moderator on the Ansteorra Middle Eastern
Electronic Mailing List </span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>B.1.b To assist groups in locating teachers for dance
classes at events, local meetings, revels, etc.</span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>B.1.c To assure assistance to groups who wish to start local
dance guilds.</span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>B.1.d To keep informed on the progress, projects, and
activities of local guilds.</span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>B.1.e To inform Guild Members of the Guild's activities and
projects.</span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>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.</span></font></p>
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font-family:Arial'> </span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>B.2. The Guild Head may appoint deputies to fulfill those
duties as required.</span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>B.3. How the Guild Head is elected.</span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>B.3.a The Guild Head is chosen by a simple majority of the
votes cast by Guild Members. </span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>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.</span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>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.</span></font></p>
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font-family:Arial'> </span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>B.4 Guild Head's term of office.</span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>B.4.a The term of office shall be one year. </span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>B.4.b No Guild Head may be elected to more than two consecutive
terms.</span></font></p>
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