[Elfsea] Baronial College vs. King's College

[pcrandal at sbcglobal.net]

See, the youngster that has "been around" has
some good things to say. 
Too bad, though, she still thinks she is in
charge. 

Crandall, Olde Phoole 

--- Dáire and Druinne -- the Hays Family
<daire.druinne at gmail.com> wrote:

> 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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