[Bryn-gwlad] Brainstorming about Newcomers

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Namaste!
 
I havent really poked my nose onto the list, mainly because I wasent really  
sure what I could add, but the membership/newcomer posts, especially  
Mirabelle's,  have piqued my interest a little bit.  Im a newcomer to  the Barony, but 
not a newcomer to the SCA.  
 
I hate to use the 'Well where Im from, we did it diffrent' bit because it  
tends to ruffle feathers, which isnt my intent.  Before I even start my lil  
note here, I will say ahead of time that I certainly do not mean any offense to  
the folks of this Barony or Kingdom.  So far, what little of BG Ive  
experienced has been positive.  However, as I read about the 'Newcomers  Household' I 
am reminded of a similar concept held in my former Barony that  yielded very 
positive results with newcomers.
 
The 'Baronial Household' was an official household, and the heads of  it 
were, as you can imagine, the Baron and Baroness.  It met once a month  at the 
park clubhouse on the same night as Fighter Practice, so that even  new fighters 
could walk in, hear a lecture or eyeball a class, and head right  back out 
onto the field if they wished to.   These  classes/labs were taught by any SCA  
member/s, giving them a  chance to try teaching.  When a person had attended 
six of these  classes/labs, they were called up during Court at an event, and 
given a  medallion (often times a person's very first 'award') signifying they 
were  graduates of the Baronial Household.  These folks were now introduced to  
the populace as a whole, and considered 'full fledged SCA players.  
 
I have only had the chance to attend one PiP since my work schedule doesn't  
allow Tuesday nights free (I work for the Police Dept) but I didn't feel 
strange  or unwelcome at all.  I just walked up to watch the fighters (they are 
easy  to spot!), and was approached by a few people who were intrigued by a new  
face.   I met some key members of the Barony, and had a great  time.  I wish I 
could be more active/visible within the Barony, but most of  the Guilds meet 
during work hours for me.  In any event, I think everyone  is doing a good job 
right now just as things are.....I didn't feel unwelcome at  all.
 
Hoping to see everyone again soon,
 
Lady Sunayna Vindasani
(brand new documentable SCA name.....thanks Laszlo!!)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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