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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 color=black face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'>My ideal <span class=GramE>Baron &</span>
Baroness would be <span class=SpellE>Atila</span> the Hun and Mother Theresa.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 color=black face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 color=black face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'>They would both have good traits for the
job that would be a good mix<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 color=black face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span class=SpellE><font size=3 color=black
face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'>Atila</span></font></span><font
color=black><span style='color:black'> would be able to lead the troops and no
one would ever say he was soft on crime.<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'>
</span>I am certain all reports would be on time.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 color=black face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 color=black face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'>Mother Theresa would be nurturing and
supportive to the end (even if someone barfed in her hand)<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 color=black face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 color=black face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'>They are unfortunately both dead so we
must select someone else.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 color=black face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 color=black face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'>There are so many and all are my friends,
so it makes it a most difficult choice because there are no unacceptable
choices in the running.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 color=black face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 color=black face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 color=black face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 color=black face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 color=black face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'>Please, who ever you are, when you run our
barony please remember that you must be both <span class=SpellE>Atila</span>
and MT at the same time.<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span>If you
need us, just ask (please before </span></font><st1:time Hour="21" Minute="0"><span
class=GramE><font color=black><span style='color:black'>9:00pm</span></font></span></st1:time><span
class=GramE><font color=black><span style='color:black'> </span></font><font
color=black face=Wingdings><span style='font-family:Wingdings;mso-ascii-font-family:
"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:"Times New Roman";color:black;
mso-char-type:symbol;mso-symbol-font-family:Wingdings'><span style='mso-char-type:
symbol;mso-symbol-font-family:Wingdings'>J</span></span></font></span><font
color=black><span style='color:black'> ),<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'>
</span><o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 color=black face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 color=black face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'>Everyone remember that this is what we do
for fun.<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span>I forgot that once and
regret it.<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span>Please support our vicar
and <span class=SpellE>vicaress</span> and the new B & B.<span
style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span><o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 color=black face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 color=black face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'>No individual will be the perfect choice
for everyone, but we must support and assist the leaders as best we can at all <span
class=GramE>times</span>.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 color=black face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 color=black face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'>We will be there Monday and want to see all
of you there also (you all owe me a beer!).<span
style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span>It is time that all of this politicking ended.
<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span>We must be together! <span
style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span>Elfsea is bigger and better than
that.<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span><o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 color=black face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 color=black face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'>Remember that the V & V and B & B
have a unpaid full time job and deserve our support at all times even if you
don’t like them or you feel they are doing wrong.<span
style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span>They are for Elfsea <span class=GramE>(
as</span> we will always be) and need every thread of support that they can
get.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 color=black face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 color=black face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'>In service to the Dream,<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 color=black face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 color=black face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 color=black face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'>Daniel<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 color=black face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 color=black face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 color=black face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><font size=2 face=Tahoma><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Tahoma'>-----Original Message-----<br>
<b><span style='font-weight:bold'>From:</span></b> elfsea-bounces@ansteorra.org
[mailto:elfsea-bounces@ansteorra.org] <b><span style='font-weight:bold'>On
Behalf Of </span></b>Vicki Marsh<br>
<b><span style='font-weight:bold'>Sent:</span></b> Wednesday, July 23, 2003
7:23 PM<br>
<b><span style='font-weight:bold'>To:</span></b> Barony of Elfsea<br>
<b><span style='font-weight:bold'>Subject:</span></b> RE: [Elfsea] My
"ideal" Baron & Baroness of Elfsea are:</span></font></p>
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style='font-size:12.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><font size=2 color=blue face=Arial><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:blue'>Dear Lady Elysandre,</span></font><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt'> <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><font size=2 color=blue face=Arial><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:blue'>I am a ring-thegn to
House Mountain-Gate and was mentored by Mistress Tessa. I'm glad to have
someone else who soaked up her great and gentle wisdom residing within the fair
Barony of Elfsea.</span></font><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt'> <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><font size=2 color=blue face=Arial><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:blue'>What one of the most
important things that any group, society, family, or community must have is a
psychologically SAFE environment. We must all feel like we can express
ourselves and ask our questions without the fear of rejection or reprisal.</span></font><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt'> <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><font size=2 color=blue face=Arial><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:blue'>This is a PARAMOUNT issue
in most SCA groups and has to be maintained by the leadership of the
group. If the people fear or resent their leaders, whether they are
Nobles, Peers, or officers, they will not believe that they are part of this
community, this family we have. We must all feel SAFE before we can take
ownership of this community.</span></font><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt'> <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><font size=2 color=blue face=Arial><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:blue'>Even leaders need to feel
SAFE. Yes, I'm shouting, because I feel that often our Nobles, Peers and
officers feel like targets for someone else to come and take a potshot
at. </span></font><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt'> <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><font size=2 color=blue face=Arial><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:blue'>Ask yourself, when was
the last time you thanked one of these leaders for their hard work? Do
you think that a brass hat, a white belt, a pretty scroll is enough? They
are merely symbols- albeit powerful ones- that represent someone's thanks for
hard work, skill, or talent. </span></font><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt'> <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><font size=2 color=blue face=Arial><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:blue'>Each and every person in
the group can affirm and appreciate each other, whether they
are in the kitchen washing dishes, sitting troll throughout the
night, spending hours going to a peerage circles, or on the phone for
four hours a night dealing with a Crown or the populace on an
"issue".</span></font><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt'> <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><font size=2 color=blue face=Arial><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:blue'>We all have gifts to
bring to the table, but we will only bring it if we feel SAFE and
appreciated. Everyone has value.</span></font><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt'> <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><font size=2 color=blue face=Arial><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:blue'>Thank you for your wisdom
Lady Elysandre .</span></font><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt'> <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><font size=2 color=blue face=Arial><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:blue'>In Service,</span></font><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt'> <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><font size=2 color=blue face=Arial><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:blue'>Despotissa Xene Theriane,
OL, OP</span></font><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:
12.0pt;margin-left:.5in'><font size=2 face=Tahoma><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Tahoma'>-----Original Message-----<br>
<b><span style='font-weight:bold'>From:</span></b> elfsea-bounces@ansteorra.org
[mailto:elfsea-bounces@ansteorra.org]<b><span style='font-weight:bold'>On
Behalf Of </span></b>Candace Baker<br>
<b><span style='font-weight:bold'>Sent:</span></b> Wednesday, July 23, 2003
7:30 AM<br>
<b><span style='font-weight:bold'>To:</span></b> rjt@acm.org; Barony of Elfsea<br>
<b><span style='font-weight:bold'>Subject:</span></b> Re: [Elfsea] My
"ideal" Baron & Baroness of Elfsea are:</span></font><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt'>I would like to commend Caelin on asking his
question. If more people asked similar questions, Elfsea would not be in
its current situation. I was once told that all great leaders will
ask questions, They will consult with their officers, past leaders and their
populace. Sometimes it is easy to think that everyone should know the
answer to such simple questions, but everyone has a somewhat different
answer and it is this sharing of ideas that promotes unity and cooperation.
I have watched many Barons and Baronesses and crowns and I think that the
things that Dana listed are all very important and very true. However, I
would like to add that I would like the new B & B to take two things into
consideration. 1. Starting to revive the old practice of mentoring within
the group, taking someone under a wing and helping them grow to be a vital part
of the SCA. I am not saying they should do it all, but the populace w!
ill follow their example. To this day Simon and Tessa hold a special
place in my heart as they showed me the ropes. 2. Encourage the
officers of this barony to recruit from and listen to their populace.
Being a good administrator means you utilize your resources. There
appears to be a long time trend that needs to be broken of officers thinking
they have to do everything and excluding the populace, then they complain about
not getting any help. This is not a slight against the current officers,
this has been a long time problem and one of the reasons a lot of old timers
don't play locally anymore. There are many wonderful talented people in
this Barony who would love to help with various projects if they are just given
the chance. So I say to whomever the B & B are, get to know <strong><b><font
face="Times New Roman">ALL</font></b></strong> of your populace and
utilize them. I know this was long, but I needed to get it off my chest.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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12.0pt;margin-left:.5in'><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt'>Lady Elysandre Gernier<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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