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<P><FONT face="Arial Narrow" size=2><STRONG>Mistress Stella,
Greetings,</STRONG></FONT></P>
<P><FONT face="Arial Narrow" size=2><STRONG>I am Lady Simone Maurian Ui’
Dunlainghe, coordinator of the New Ansteorran Bardic
College.</STRONG></FONT></P>
<P><FONT face="Arial Narrow" size=2><STRONG>This Letter a Brief for you and your
group of the activities and projects of the College. Along with briefing, you on
our progress sense our forming at coronation in January. I would like to ask
that you share this information with your Populace, and all those interested in
the Bardic Arts.</STRONG></FONT></P>
<P><FONT face="Arial Narrow" size=2><STRONG>At Coronation in January of 1999,
the Bards in this Kingdom gathered and voted to unanimously to start a new
Bardic College. Her Grace Duchess Willow De Wisp brought this gathering. Sense
that meeting of those bards in attendance, there have been meetings with other
Bards at various events across the kingdom, and laid the foundation for the
college. We agreed that we did not want to make the mistakes of the last two
attempts of a bardic College in this kingdom. We wiped the slate clean and
started over. The new College started with the Premises that the Bardic College
should be an Organization dedicated to Serving and providing information to the
Bardic Community in this Kingdom. With a Primary Purpose to strengthen the
Bardic Community through the sharing of information, ideas, and techniques in
formal and informal gatherings. </STRONG></FONT></P>
<P><FONT face="Arial Narrow" size=2><STRONG>To this end the first project
undertaken which will remain an ongoing and progressive project, Was the forming
of the Ansteorran Bardic College Website Called the Bardic Fire. The Website
offers on-line resources for Bards in this kingdom that include Songs, Melodies,
Poetry, stories, Documentation, Contact information for Bards in the Kingdom,
Event listings, Resource links, A chat room and a bulletin board.
</STRONG></FONT></P>
<P><FONT face="Arial Narrow" size=2><STRONG>The second Project undertaken was
the forming of informal gatherings called Bardic Work Weekends. These are
sponsored by members of the Bardic community once a Quarter. The Location on
where the work weekend will be held each Quarter is dependent on who has
volunteered to hold it. At this time, the Default Location for the Bardic Work
weekends is in the Barony of Elfsea. The next Work Weekend is scheduled for
August 20-22. </STRONG></FONT></P>
<P><FONT face="Arial Narrow" size=2><STRONG>At these work weekends the bards
work on there skills, share Ideas, discuss issues of the college, hold classes,
and work on projects concerning the college.</STRONG></FONT></P>
<P><FONT face="Arial Narrow" size=2><STRONG>The third project is currently in
the works is the formation of the Bardic College Newsletter. HL Robert
Fitzmorgan of the Baron of NorthKeep is the Editor of the newsletter and is now
taking Submissions.</STRONG></FONT></P>
<P><FONT face="Arial Narrow" size=2><STRONG>The fourth Project in the works is 3
large volumes of Bardic material which will be offered to the Populace once all
the Permissions to reprint are in from those authors with Copy written material,
and estates holding historical material. These volumes will be offered by;
E-mail. FTP downloads. Mailed on Disk for the cost of the disk, and mailed in a
bound edition, the cost of which will be that of the materials used o created
the Bound volume (paper, ink, and binding materials) along with
Postage.</STRONG></FONT></P>
<P><FONT face="Arial Narrow" size=2><STRONG>The fifth Project is that of setting
down the guidelines of the college. The decision to establish guidelines is
prompted by the opinion of many that; the college needed to have guidelines in
which to follow. We have decided to start with a first draft of the Proposal,
distributed to the Populace for Suggestions and commentary. The commentary needs
to be in by the end of 20<SUP>th</SUP> year celebration, so that the comments
can be taken into consideration for the second draft. This will be discussed at
the bardic work weekend in August. Then in September the second, draft will go
out for commentary and suggestions, With commentary due back by Oct 31. The
final draft will be posted in November at the beginning of the Kingdom
Eistenphode.</STRONG></FONT></P>
<P><FONT face="Arial Narrow" size=2><STRONG>The following Pages will include
information on these Projects to go out to the Populace along with a Copy of the
First draft of the Proposed Guidelines for the Bardic College to be available
for the Populace. I will have hard copies with me at events. We ask that you
distribute the Proposal to the members of your Populace who would like to make
comments on it. As well as a reading of the Proposal at your local Populace
meeting.</STRONG></FONT></P>
<P><FONT face="Arial Narrow" size=2><STRONG>Your assistance in getting this
Information on the bardic college out to the Populace is greatly
appreciated.</STRONG></FONT></P>
<P><FONT face="Arial Narrow" size=2><STRONG>Lady Simone Maurian
UI’Dunlainghe</STRONG></FONT></P>
<P><FONT face="Arial Narrow" size=2><STRONG>Coordinator of the Ansteorran Bardic
College</STRONG></FONT></P>
<P align=center><FONT face="Arial Narrow" size=2><STRONG>Bardic College
Announcements</STRONG></FONT></P>
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<P align=center><FONT face="Arial Narrow" size=2><STRONG>Bardic College
website</STRONG></FONT></P>
<P align=center></P><STRONG><FONT face="Arial Narrow"><FONT size=2>
<P>The Bardic College Website has been formed. It is called the Bardic Fire. The
URL is </FONT><A
href="http://bardicfire.u4l.com">http://bardicfire.u4l.com</A><FONT
color=#000080></FONT></FONT></STRONG></P>
<P><FONT face="Arial Narrow" size=2><STRONG>The Site is dedicated to the Bardic
Arts, it contains performance materials for bards, documentation, resource
links, bulletin boards, chat rooms, and a mailing list hosted at egroups.com
called the Bardic Corner.</STRONG></FONT></P>
<P><FONT face="Arial Narrow" size=2><STRONG>The Bardic Fire website continues to
grow through submissions made by the Bards in this kingdom. Submissions are
welcome from all, on all topics concerning the bardic arts. Including but not
limited to Original works, Documentation, research Papers, and teaching
materials. The site is designed to support old and new bards alike. Submissions
can be sent to Lady Simone UI’Dunlainghe</STRONG></FONT></P>
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<P align=center><FONT face="Arial Narrow" size=2><STRONG>Bardic Work
Weekends</STRONG></FONT></P>
<P align=center></P>
<P><FONT face="Arial Narrow" size=2><STRONG>The college is sponsoring a bardic
work weekend once every quarter. The work weekends are designed to be an
informal free workshop were the bards of this kingdom can gather to share
information, knowledge, share skills, along with preserving original pieces
written by members of the bardic community in this kingdom. At these work
weekend we also discuss issues and concerns of the college. All bards are
encouraged to attend. In addition, members of the Populace are welcome. At this,
time the location of the Bardic Work weekends vary, depending on which bard is
sponsoring the work weekend. The default Location of the Bardic Work Weekend is
in the Barony of Elfsea. The work weekends for the remainder of the year are
scheduled for August 20-22, and Dec 3ed-5<SUP>th</SUP>. Contact Lady Simone
UI’Dunlainghe for information concerning the location of upcoming work weekends
of is you are interested in sponsoring one in your area.</STRONG></FONT></P>
<P align=center><FONT face="Arial Narrow" size=2><STRONG>Bardic
Newsletter</STRONG></FONT></P>
<P align=center></P>
<P><FONT face="Arial Narrow" size=2><STRONG>At this time, Submissions are being
taken for the first Issue of the Bardic College Newsletter. HL Robert Fitzmorgan
of the Barony of NorthKeep has been selected to be the editor of the newsletter.
He is asking for Submissions of Original Pieces, Guild information,
Documentation articles, informative articles, and instructional articles, along
with Artwork. The first Issue of the Newsletter will be free to the Populace.
Subscription information will be available in the first issue. For more
information Contact HL Robert Fitzmorgan.</STRONG></FONT></P>
<P align=center><FONT face="Arial Narrow" size=2><STRONG>Bardic College
Offices</STRONG></FONT></P>
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<P><FONT face="Arial Narrow" size=2><STRONG>Premier Bard of Ansteorra
Coordinator</STRONG></FONT></P>
<P><FONT face="Arial Narrow" size=2><STRONG>(Executive head of the College)
(Logistics, secretary, and administrator)</STRONG></FONT></P>
<P><FONT face="Arial Narrow" size=2><STRONG>Duchess Willow de Wisp Lady Simone
Maurian UI’Dunlainghe</STRONG></FONT></P>
<P><FONT face="Arial Narrow" size=2><STRONG>(817) 794-0320 Margaret
Green-Stevens</STRONG></FONT></P>
<P><FONT face="Arial Narrow" size=2><STRONG>( No calls after 10 please) 3317
Littlejohn ave </STRONG></FONT></P>
<P><FONT face="Arial Narrow" size=2><STRONG>Fort Worth TX,
76105</STRONG></FONT></P>
<P><FONT face="Arial Narrow" size=2><STRONG>(817) 535 –1726 (No calls before 2pm
m-f Please)</STRONG></FONT></P>
<P></FONT><STRONG><A href="mailto:margiejr@sprintmail.com"><FONT
face="Arial Narrow" size=2>margiejr@sprintmail.com</FONT></A></STRONG></P><FONT
color=#000080>
<P><FONT face="Arial Narrow" size=2><STRONG>Newsletter
Editor</STRONG></FONT></P>
<P><FONT face="Arial Narrow" size=2><STRONG>(Chronicler)</STRONG></FONT></P>
<P><FONT face="Arial Narrow" size=2><STRONG>HL Robert
Fitzmorgan</STRONG></FONT></P><STRONG><FONT face="Arial Narrow"><FONT size=2>
<P>Scott Fridenberg<BR>Rt. 1 Box 386<BR>Skiatook, OK 74070<BR>(918)236-4036 (No
calls after 10 please)<BR></FONT></FONT></FONT></STRONG><A
href="mailto:scottf@webzone.net"><B><FONT color=#000080 face="Arial Narrow"
size=2>scottf@webzone.net</B></FONT></A><B><FONT color=#000080
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<P align=center>Proposed Guidelines and Structure </P>
<P align=center>For the Ansteorran Bardic College</P>
<P> </P>
<P>With the forming of a new bardic college, comes the opinion that there is a
necessity for a few simple guidelines. In order to preserve an organization
designed to assist, support and build up the Bardic Community of Ansteorra. To
this end the following guidelines are proposed as the rules for the charter of
the New Bardic College and are presented to you the populace of Ansteorra. </P>
<P>We would like to have your input, opinions, and suggestions on this first
draft so that we may truly represent the bardic community and Kingdom as a
whole. We ask that all input on these guideline be sent or given to Lady Simone
Marrion Ui’Dunlaing Coordinator of the Bardic College by the end of 20th year
celebration.</P>
<P>This is just a proposal, or suggestion at this time. We want Public opinion
before anything is set in stone.</P>
<P>You can contact Lady Simone in the following manner</P>
<P>Telephone: (817) 535-1726</P>
<P>E-mail: margiejr@sprintmail.com</P>
<P>Regular Mail: Margaret Risher 3317 Littlejohn ave, Fort Worth, TX 76105</P>
<P align=center>Proposed Guidelines</P>
<P align=center></P>
<P>The term "Bard" in this document is a general term used to refer to all
musicians, poets, storytellers, skalds, instrumentalists, actors, and other
performing artists.</P>
<P>The Proposed guidelines and there explanations are as follows: </P>
<OL>
<LI>Any person wishing to be a "Bard" in the Kingdom of Ansteorra, has only to
claim they are.</LI></OL>
<UL>
<DIR>
<DIR>
<UL>
<LI>The Bards in this kingdom have always been self-proclaimed. This policy
has seen the rise of many good and well-respected Bards in this kingdom. It
would seem foolish to change a policy that has worked so well for the past
two decades; hence, it remains, hopefully for several more decades to
come</LI>
<LI>No individual or group can tell a person that they are or are not a
bard. Only the individual can decide for themselves whether or not they are
a Bard</LI></UL></DIR></DIR></UL>
<OL>
<LI>All bards are autonomous except in matter concerning the Bardic Community
as a whole.</LI></OL>
<UL>
<DIR>
<DIR>
<UL>
<LI>Each Bard is an individual with there own style and personality, hence
the college does not mandate the type of Bardcraft an individual bard must
pursue. Nor does a single Bard talk for the Bardic Community as a whole
</LI></UL></DIR></DIR></UL>
<P> </P>
<OL>
<LI>The Bardic College is to remain forever non-political, those who hold
offices are but trusted servants, they do not govern. They are to work for the
support of the Bardic Community as a whole. Final authority for the college
comes from the Bardic Community as a whole.</LI></OL>
<UL>
<LI>The Bardic College does not have a political opinion. Political opinions
are that of an individual and do not reflect that of the college. The college
as an organization of service to the Bards of our Kingdom, should not be
compromised by the differences of political opinions, or to be used for
political gain, hence the college remains neutral and non-political</LI></UL>
<P> </P>
<OL start=5>
<LI>Individual Bards may hire themselves to anyone wishing to hire a
Bard</LI></OL>
<UL>
<LI>Bards earn their keep by patronage; hence, a bard may be hired by anyone
choosing to hire a Bard. It is not up to the college to say which bards may
hire themselves out or refer a bard for hire. This is an area between the Bard
and the patron</LI></UL>
<OL start=5>
<LI>Membership in the Bardic College is open to anyone saying that he or she
is a bard. Membership into the college can only be canceled by the Bard not
the college. </LI>
<LI>The Premier Bard Of Ansteorra is chosen annually , by the customs and
traditions of the Bardic College.</LI>
<P> </P>
<LI>The primary purpose of the Bardic College is to strengthen the Bardic
Community through the sharing of information, ideas, and techniques in formal
and informal gatherings.</LI></OL></B></FONT><FONT face=Arial
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