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<DIV style=""background: " #cccccc\?>----- Forwarded Message -----</DIV>
<DIV><B>From:</B> "Jackie Saunders" <<A
href="mailto:jsaunders@Evercom.net">jsaunders@Evercom.net</A>></DIV>
<DIV><B>To:</B> <<A
href="mailto:lizdenpeters@juno.com">lizdenpeters@juno.com</A>></DIV>
<DIV><B>Date:</B> Mon, 1 Nov 2004 09:44:25 -0600</DIV>
<DIV><B>Subject:</B> Demo over Thanksgiving weekend </DIV>
<DIV> </DIV>
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<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face=Arial size=2><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt">Greetings to the Barony of Elfsea from HL Saqra of the
Steppes,<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face=Arial size=2><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face=Arial size=2><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt">The
Barony of the Steppes has been asked to present a demo over Thanksgiving weekend
for the local group of American Mensa, and would greatly appreciate the help of
any member of the Barony of Elfsea if you will be home during that
time.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face=Arial size=2><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face=Arial size=2><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt">Now, on
to the details of the demo….<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P>
<UL style="MARGIN-TOP: 0in" type=circle>
<LI class=MsoNormal style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1"><FONT face=Arial
size=2><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt">The demo is set for Friday, November
26<SUP>th</SUP>, and will run from 6 – 10 p.m. We have access to the
room for the hour prior to that for setup with at least an hour for teardown.
Some tables and chairs are being furnished by the hotel, but if you have
specific requests, please be sure to let me know.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT>
<LI class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN-TOP: 6pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1"><FONT
face=Arial size=2><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt">The demo is being held at the
North Texas Mensa Regional Gathering at the Dallas/Addison Marriot Quorum
Hotel, at the intersection of <st1:Street w:st="on"><st1:address
style="BACKGROUND-POSITION: left bottom; BACKGROUND-IMAGE: url(res://ietag.dll/#34/#1001); BACKGROUND-REPEAT: repeat-x"
tabIndex=0 w:st="on">Belt Line Rd</st1:address></st1:Street> and the Dallas
North Tollroad. There will be signs posted in the Lobby to inform you of
where registration is, and what rooms are being used.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT>
<LI class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN-TOP: 6pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1"><FONT
face=Arial size=2><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt">SCAdians participating must
have signed in with me by the beginning of the week of the event. Name
tags will be produced for each participant, without which you do NOT have
access to anything other than the ballroom we are using and the bathrooms
across from it. So if you decide to come at the last minute, please
check with me first and be welcome if we are not already fully booked, but be
prepared for the fact that your access to anything else will be strictly
limited.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT>
<LI class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN-TOP: 6pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1"><FONT
face=Arial size=2><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt">Merchants <B><I><SPAN
style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold; FONT-STYLE: italic">must</SPAN></I></B> sign up in
advance in order to have space available. Do remember the hour set up time,
and limit your merchant setup to what can be comfortably done in that time
period. We do have an entire ballroom in which to organize our demo, but
this includes a culture/merchant area, an A&S display, a fighting
demo/dance demo area, and an area set aside for Mensans who are also
participating through their arts and crafts. So far, those include a
weaver and a juggler.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT>
<LI class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN-TOP: 6pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1"><FONT
face=Arial size=2><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt">The basic idea of the demo is
to present a mini-village idea, if possible, to fit into the theme of a
Village Faire in the Past. There have been a number of suggestions from
NTM on things that they would like to see, such as dancing, fighting,
calligraphy and other arts and crafts. No, they are not expecting us to
put up pavilions and houses, but a setup that gives the impression of a shop
or home would be nice. I will be reprising my Laurel Prize Tourney setup as a
weaving /jewelry shop, as an example. If we could get a couple of other
exhibits along those lines, it would be great. I realize that we only
have an hour setup time which will limit displays, and am trying to get NTM to
extend that to 1 ½ hours. We are not allowed to stick anything to the
walls by the hotel, but do have access to a number of easels for signs, etc.
that will allow some decorating. Stand alone tapestries or decorations
and/or portable holes would be welcome! We may attempt to borrow some of
the standalone list field ropes etc. to assist in the setup. Access to
power outlets will be severely limited. <o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT>
<LI class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN-TOP: 6pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1"><FONT
face=Arial size=2><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt">This is an opportunity for you
to wear your good stuff. We have even had a suggestion that one display
be of a man and woman dressing, from smalls outward, with a commentary on the
clothing and its historical context. If you are brave enough to do this,
let me know immediately, as they would like to reserve a separate room for
this display.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT>
<LI class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN-TOP: 6pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1"><FONT
face=Arial size=2><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt">Those artisans who come,
please bring with you things in progress as well as completed items.
This will be some time where you can work on them! Besides, watching someone
actively work on a piece gives an observer a better grasp of the difficulty in
producing works of art like our embroiderers, spinners, weavers, potters,
calligraphers, illuminators, herbalists, costumers, milliners, woodworkers,
metalworkers, armorers, and other artists do!<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT>
<LI class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN-TOP: 6pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1"><FONT
face=Arial size=2><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt">NTM is being gracious in
allowing <I><SPAN style="FONT-STYLE: italic">registered</SPAN></I>
participants to partake of their hospitality suite, both before and after the
demo. Please be conscious of the fact that this is not an opportunity to
stuff yourselves (try not to eat them out of house and home!), but to be a
representative of the SCA in an informal setting, with munchies and drinks.
You must be wearing your badge to be on the Hospitality
floor.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT> </LI></UL>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN-TOP: 6pt"><FONT face=Arial size=2><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt">So far, Steppes has not disappointed me with their
response. I already have 13 confirmed and 4 probables (several of whom are
Mensans AND SCAdians!). In particular, I would really like to see some
dancers, musicians, and fighters willing to demo. While I would prefer to see
about 20-25 people participating, if it looks like more than that are signing
up, I may have to limit the number due to constraints on space.
</SPAN></FONT><FONT size=2><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt">Please, when you
respond to me for your attendance at this event, include your mundane name, SCA
name and title, and what you will be doing, along with any special requirements
you might have. Badges will be issued with both names, and I need
your requirements in order to keep up with the changing configuration of the
layout of the room. </SPAN></FONT><FONT size=2><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN-TOP: 6pt"><FONT face=Arial size=2><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt">The SCA has gained many members through demos to Mensa
over the years; there is a strong crossover of membership between the two
groups. I would very much like to see the Barony produce a demo consistent
with their general level of excellence which would be capable of continuing that
tradition.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN-TOP: 6pt"><FONT face=Arial size=2><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt">My most eloquent thanks go to those who have already
responded!<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN-TOP: 6pt"><FONT face=Arial size=2><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt">Yours in service to the Barony and the
Dream,<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN-TOP: 6pt"><FONT face=Arial size=2><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt">el-Sayyidda Saqra al-Kudsi<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face=Arial size=2><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></FONT></P></DIV></BODY></HTML>