ARN - From the Earl Marshal

[j_smallw@TITAN.SFASU.EDU]

Wow!  I stay off the list for just one night and look what happens.

Actually, I'm glad that it appears there is a resolution so quickly.  I read 
Kief's posting with interest and I have to say that I am of similar mind on 
almost all the points he made.  Personally, I found the "Okey-Dokey" kind of 
refreshing and amusing.  I still do, even after all these months.  Partly 
because of it's uniqueness and partly because sometimes we do get so involved 
and serious that we need a break from time to time.

As far as trivializing people's safety, I hope I never see a marshal that does 
because they won't be a marshal for long if I have any say in it.  We take our 
jobs seriously, but that doesn't mean we can't have a sense of humor.

For sake of clarity, any comments suggesting that we print up our own cards 
should not be taken seriously.

I started back when there were no such things as authorization cards.  Someone 
initially vouched for you (usually a knight or a don as the case may be) and 
from their on your Word was your bond.  We can't do that anymore because of the 
various rules and regulations.

Regarding people's concerns, I would ask that if any of you have a question or 
concern, please make it known to the appropriate people (me, Kief, etc).  You 
don't have to wonder whether you're the only one, because if your question or 
concern is important to you, then we're willing to listen and try and reconcile 
the concern or answer the question.

One last note about the cards : the "Okey-Dokey" makes it real easy to 
determine whether you've got an old card or a new card, doesn't it?

Ansgar



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