[Elfsea] Baronial College vs. King's College

Tue Jun 10 19:18:17 PDT 2008

Since I am not going to be at business meeting, here are a few comments from
me....

Isn't a Baronial College similar
> to King's College?
>

In many ways, yes.  Those who gathered at the house some weeks ago
brainstormed about a baronial college that would be a tad bit different.
Most, but not all,  collegiums are focused on arts and sciences.  We thought
that perhaps a college that not only had A&S track, but some other features
might have a unique draw.  For example, having a fighting track specific to
melees, as we are preparing for war at that time of year.  Making sure that
we have a whole host of authorizations for fighters, water bearers, and
anyone else who needs a card to get on the field at war or during tourney
season.  There are never too many marshals at a lyst.  We also thought that
it would be great to have some SCA 101 classes on things like the basic t
tunic and do a "make and take" track, where you arrive with three yards of
material, some thread, some trim and a t shirt and you leave with garb or
with your new helm padded and strapped or that new shield hung just right.
That was just the beginning of the ideas. There were many people there; will
some of you fill in the gaps?  I know that we have more ideas for that
event.

Even though King's College changes location
> each year, if they are similar it would seem to make more sense to
> hold a Baronial College in another month, say February, rather than
> in the spring so that it is not too close to King's College.
>

Late February was the date most folks there favored.  Far enough away from
12th and not too close to GW.

>
> Would it be possible to still have something like
> Springfaire in some years as an informal "local" event rather than as
> one of the primary events?
>

I am not a big fan of putting on more off calendar events than we already
> have.  I am a big fan of supporting the groups in the region.  Emerald Keep,
> Dragonsfire Tor, Glaslyn, Lindenwood, Steppes and Rosenfeld all have events
> that are as close as the ones that Elfsea hosts, since we often use the same
> sites.  Many of the regional events are camping events.  None of these
> events suffer from having a lack of places to put a tent.  Instead of
> putting yet another camping event in the spring, a late winter college would
> give our region some much needed variety.
>
> I would love to see more
> commentary on these issues from those of you who
> HAVE been around .
>

Still somewhat a youngster.  I have only been around about 10 years, but I
have "been around."  We like to event, so we make a lot of them and being in
the central region means that we can just about get anywhere in 3 to 6
hours, well, except Seawinds.  I have been lucky enough to work for two
Crowns during their reigns.  So, I got to see events from both sides of the
thrones.  It was an education and gave me some insights as to how events are
run from one end of the kingdom to the other.

>
> I do find the comments about spreading events out
> over the weekend very constructive.  I do like having
> Bardic in the evening, or if the competition needs to
> be during the day, perhaps an informal Bardic circle
> could be held in the evening.
>

I think that I saw that someone "voluteered" to host one, perhaps they would
appreciate some help with that, or just someone with a chair and a box of
larghesse for the performers?

> A drum circle with
> dancing that was organized and on the schedule
> would also be nice.
>

I notice that you use passive voice here..."that was organized" ....by
whom?  If you want one at Defender, then build a fire, bring your drums and
tell the dancers.  You officially now have permission to have fun, get
others to have fun, to advertise about a party you are hosting to have said
fun and beat on said drums at Defender.  Oh, and get Crandall - he is good
at that drumming thing.  He even took more lessons (or did he teach them) at
Gulf War this year.  Oh and this does not cost money.  Just making sure that
you have a fire pit and email to put information on the list.  People will
bring food and drinks.

> I am assuming that parties
> must be held informally because alcohol is often
> served, and so parties cannot therefore be on the official
> schedule.  Assuming that's true, having someone
> come around to invite people to parties they may
> not know about is always a good idea.
>

The "official" schedule has as little as possible on it.  We will have times
for the competitions and for court and for any other meetings, such as
heralds meet and greet, or classes.  Past that, it is up to the persons
hosting the parties to get the word out.  If anyone wants some free
advertising, they need only send emails to the Ansteorran list to announce
that they are hosting a party.

Oh, and the more parties, the better.  Don't think that just because you are
having one that someone else can't.  We have this great big list field and
it is great for parties as well.

>
> Having something Friday night would be great!
> With people coming in and setting up at all
> hours, those who are already set up might
> as well do something fun, because
> sleeping is probably not going to happen.
>

There are some local households that used to make a point to get on early
and make some sort of dinner for those who arrive late at night.  Some
groups still do that, others do not.  There are also those who will want to
get some sleep for the competitions the next day.  Friday night is great for
eating and drinking, and bardic, but it is also good for helping people with
tent poles and stakes and for holding lanterns.

I hope this helps to explain some.

Druinne

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