[Ansteorra-rapier] Advisory Roll

[David Hughes]

Reply in middle:


Jesus Cavazos wrote:
>
> What is written below are my personal opinions. I do not insist everyone, or
> expect anyone to feel the same. A question was asked. I am answering it with
> my personal views.
>
> As far as candidates are concerned;
> WS can't be every where to see every one. And there are times when a fighter
> can't travel outside a certain area either for financial, transportation,
> responsibilities, or whatever. And he/she are not "seen". Too many times
> these unseen fighters fall through the cracks. And after years of fighting
> honorably, win and losing with grace, teaching, doing A&S, helping when
> needed, and all the rest, they come to feel a simple thanks or recognition
> from their peers would be nice. Even if it's not a white scarf or an award.
> Just a simple thanks. And when it doesn't come, they become disgruntaled.
> And feel all they've done has been for nothing. That they are neither
> appeciated, or wanted. So they leave. And the community as a whole becomes
> less for the loss.
> It's in these cases it should fall on the other fighters, marshals, the
> crowns repesentatives to speak for them. They should be able to say, "Hey,
> there's this fighter in Whereever who is doing all the right things. The WS
> should look at him/her." And the WS can ask the marshals in the area, or
> some Peer, or whomever is in the area about the fighter. Or maybe make a
> special trip. And give this fighter some recognition. Even if it is a simple
> thanks. And the WS should tell the other WS's about this fighter. So that if
> another WS sees them, they can at least pay some attention to the fighter.
> Sorry, this is a touchy subject for me. And I could go on for a while so
> I'll stop on that.

And they can do that.  ANYONE can write a Letter of Recommendation to
the Crown suggesting that someone be considered for an award.
The Crown pays a lot of attention to these, and will certainly bring
someone proposed for a WSA or OQR to the attention of the WSA cicle,
for feedback if nothing else.

In the case you presented, a letter ( possibly copied to the Crown) to
the local representative of the Crown, typically the local Baron,
detailing the person's effort, worth, service, etc., with a suggestion
for a Baronial award, or a request for the Baron to write a letter on
this person's behalf to the Crown for recognition at the Kingdom
level, could be very effective.


David Gallowglass

>
> As for rapier issues;
> This list seems to be an excellent place for everyone to express their
> opinions. I think it would be the perfect place for all of us to discuss any
> issues that come up.
> Or the kingdom marshal can sent a hard copy to the regionals who can send a
> hard copy to the locals who can give a hard copy to the local fighters. And
> comments and opinions can be send back throught the same chain. And if you
> don't expess your opinion on something, you have no right to complain.
>
> I'll leave it at that before I say something I shouldn't.
>
> Toshiro Koi
>
> Ansteorra
>
> "The fields are green,
> The blossoms bloom.
> I go to nourish them
> With honor."
>
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