ES - Stepping Down

[Marsh, Todd W.]

When we decided to step down, our schedule was influenced by several
factors:
- It seemed improper to withhold this information from our friends in the
Barony.
- The next major event, Spring Faire, was the natural time for the
investiture.
- The next Baron/ess will need time to prepare.
- The longer between the announcement and the decision, the more problems it
causes.

The Peers of Ansteorra are not allowed to advise the Crown this reign other
than in person at scheduled meetings.  The populace of Elfsea may send
letters or email.  You have privileges that the Peers do not, and you should
appreciate them. 

Llywelyn
Lord Elfsea

(I gotta use that title while I still can!)

-----Original Message-----
From: 	owner-elfsea at ansteorra.org [mailto:owner-elfsea at ansteorra.org]  On
Behalf Of Richard Threlkeld
Sent:	Monday, February 07, 2000 8:52 PM
To:	elfsea at ansteorra.org
Subject:	RE: ES - Stepping Down

Though you addressed your comments to their Excellencies and they will
probably respond, I would like to use this note as impetus to list our
expected path. We have run the plans by the Crown and the Kingdom Seneschal
and have their acceptance. The date was set by the Crown after consideration
of their schedules and the need to begin training the new Baron/Baroness.
Your issues are valid and I expect the Crown and their Excellencies will
consider them.
The plan is to publish the call for attendance at the polling through email
and through a mailing to all internal (within Elfsea) subscribers of the
Scroll. The mailing will be as follows (still subject to minor changes,
however).

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Greetings,

The Baron and Baroness of Elfsea have decided to step down at Elfsea
Springfaire. They have been outstanding leaders for nearly four years, but
their family and work are demanding more time than the jobs of
Baron/Baroness will allow. Llywelyn and Xene will continue to be an active
part of Elfsea.
The Crown will poll the populace at the February Moot (February 28, 2000) to
help them decide who should be the next Baron and Baroness of Elfsea. Please
make every effort to attend this meeting and make your views known. Inform
other members of this Barony of the meeting.
If you wish to apply for the position, send a written request
for an interview to Their Majesties at
Craig and Lisa Carter
7632 Castillo Rd.
Ft Worth, TX 76112
Final interviews to determine candidates for the polling
will be held no later than February 24, 2000.

In Service to Elfsea and Ansteorra
Caelin on Andrede, Seneschal to Lord and Lady Elfsea

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> -----Original Message-----
> From:	owner-elfsea at ansteorra.org [mailto:owner-elfsea at ansteorra.org]On
> Behalf Of Amy and Bill Morris
> Sent:	Monday, February 07, 2000 7:59 PM
> To:	Elfsea at ansteorra.org
> Subject:	Re: ES - Stepping Down
>
>
> Your Excellencies,
>
>    I am certainly planning to attend the Populace Meeting.  But between
> job-hunting and a wife due next weekend I cannot guarantee this.  I was
> wondering what provision is being made for those who are unable to attend
> the populace meeting?  What about those who receive word too late
> to attend?
> If the candidates wait until 28 Feb to present themselves, their
> qualification, and intentions as Baron/Baroness, how will the rest of the
> populace be able to participate?  Their Majesties oaths require them to
> request the barony's opinion in writing, and receive it in writing.  I am
> uncertain how this can be fulfilled within the stated time since
> neither the
> Scroll or the Black Star announce this.  The populace of Elfsea
> has no sworn
> oath in this matter, but prudence and honor both bid us make a deliberate
> and careful choice.
>
>    The goal is to install a new Baron and Baroness who are qualified, who
> are chosen in accordance with the laws and customs of Ansteorra, and who
> enjoy the support the of both the Crown and populace.  Among other things
> this requires a good faith effort to do two things;  to inform the entire
> populace of the candidates and their qualification, and to poll the entire
> populace.  The process should not only be legal but also be seen
> to be open
> and proper.
>
>    To make an analogy, what would happen if a Crown tourney was
> suspected to
> be rigged?  It wouldn't matter if the winner would have won an unrigged
> tourney.  It wouldn't matter if the prospective King and Queen would do a
> great job on the throne.  The perception would weaken both the
> Crown and the
> Kingdom.
>
> Both the crown and the populace have duties in this matter, and I would do
> all in my power to let and help the careful carrying out of these duties.
> While this is my principal concern, on a more personal level, this is an
> appeal to two much-respected people to stay on a bit longer and help us do
> this carefully and properly.
>
> Arglwdd Breichiol map Lludd o Fannauc
>
> Lord Mableth
>
>
>
>
>
>      work schedule, Scroll?, list.
> ----- Original Message -----
> From:	Todd Marsh <Llywelyn at home.com>
> To:	Elfsea Mailing List <elfsea at ansteorra.org>
> Sent:	Sunday, February 06, 2000 9:54 PM
> Subject:	ES - Stepping Down
>
>
> > As we announced in Court at Baronial College, Xene and I will
> be stepping
> > down as Baron and Baroness of Elfsea at Spring Faire.  We have held this
> > office for 3 1/2 years, and we're getting tired.  The job requires more
> > enthusiasm than we can give.
> >
> > Their Majesties will be attending Elfsea's populace meeting on February
> 28th
> > to poll the populace and hear their opinions on the next Baron and
> Baroness.
> > Please attend that meeting and give them your counsel.
> >
> > If you would like to be considered for Baron or Baroness of
> Elfsea, please
> > call Their Majesties and schedule an interview before February 24th.
> >
> > Llywelyn
> > Lord Elfsea
> >
> >
>

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