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<DIV style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: times new roman, new york, times, serif">----- Forwarded Message ----<BR>From: Deb Mach <dlhmach@gmail.com><BR>To: steppes@lists.ansteorra.com; steppes@ansteorra.org; "Canton of Glaslyn - SCA, Inc." <glaslyn@lists.ansteorra.org>; lindenwood@lists.ansteorra.org<BR>Sent: Sunday, January 27, 2008 6:50:41 PM<BR>Subject: [Steppes] Why I'm So Excited About the Homeschool Demo!<BR><BR>Dear Gentles,<BR><BR>You many have seen posts on the lists lately about the Homeschool Demo on<BR>Saturday March 29th in McKinney. And you may be wondering what all the hype<BR>is about for a "school" demo. Or wondering how this demo could possibly be<BR>as good a use of time and resources as a gaming demo. Since I am the<BR>homeschooling mom who requested the demo, as well as a relatively new member<BR>of the SCA, I wanted to share with you why I am so excited to do this.<BR><BR>First, this group of
homeschoolers is not your typical homeschool group.<BR>Many of you may be familiar with homeschooling groups in your area or know<BR>people who are homeschooling. Often these groups are, esp. here in Texas,<BR>based on common religious reasons for homeschooling. These are wonderful<BR>groups and certainly meet the needs of those who join them. However, my<BR>homeschool group is different. It is an all-inclusive group that brings<BR>together homeschoolers who don't quite fit the normal mold of<BR>homeschooling. We have members from all religions (or no<BR>religion)...Christian, Jew, Muslim, Pagan, etc. We have families of all<BR>sizes and colors...single parents, traditional two parent, same-gender<BR>parents, mixed-race families, minority families, majority families, ranging<BR>in size from one parent - one child to two parents - 8 children! We are all<BR>united in one thing...we homeschool We homeschool
in every way<BR>imaginable...and accept that each family makes their own choice for what<BR>works. But being with other homeschoolers who share our passion for<BR>learning at home is what holds us together. It reminds me of the SCA! We<BR>all come from different backgrounds, ethnic and cultural roots, varying<BR>economic brackets and geographical locations. Our interests are widely<BR>varied...from heavy fighting to archery to A&S...and yet we all join<BR>together to play and learn.<BR><BR>Second, this event is a family event. Twice a year, SAIL (the homeschool<BR>group) holds a family picnic for its 99+ families (families, not children!)<BR>When we do this demo, there will be Dads checking out the heavy fighting and<BR>Moms looking at the Middle Eastern dancers and fiber arts. We have teengers<BR>and pre-teens, elementary age and preschoolers. Unlike a demo for a girl or<BR>boy scout troop, we have the
opportunity to show what the SCA has to offer,<BR>not just to a few individuals but to whole families with time and income for<BR>a hobby like the SCA.<BR><BR>Third, SAIL and the SCA both share a love and passion of history! Learning<BR>new skills, trying period arts, living and playing in an environment rich<BR>with history (our creative interpretation as well as historical research<BR>done by members) is a huge draw for homeschooling families like those my<BR>group. Oh, and I should mention that our families are very service<BR>oriented, volunteering in the community as well as within the homeschool<BR>group. Wouldn't they fit in nicely in the SCA?<BR><BR>Finally, I am so excited about this demo because it is the same kind of demo<BR>that first introduced our family to the SCA. Before moving to Texas, we had<BR>the chance to attend a demo with our old homeschool group in the Phoenix, AZ<BR>area. It took two years and a
move to Texas before the time was right for<BR>us to start playing. But it stuck in our minds and when we looked at ways<BR>to get to know people in Texas, our first thought was to call the local<BR>hospitalier here in the Steppes. (Thank you, Baroness Kathryn, for<BR>responding to that initial email back in 2006!)<BR><BR>I hope this demo will be a mutually satisfying endeavor for both of these<BR>groups...SAIL and the SCA. I am grateful to Her Excellency for her support<BR>for this demo, as well as to Lady Elinor, HL Margarite, Rebbe Hadassah, Lady<BR>Viviana, Vyolente and others for stepping forward to volunteer already.<BR>More help is always appreciated! If you are an artisan with skills to<BR>share, a fighter with energy to fight, a bard with stories, a herald with<BR>knowledge and voice, or a player with many yet-untapped talents, please<BR>consider joining us for a day of fun!<BR><BR>Thank you for letting me share my
excitement with you!<BR><BR>Klara :)<BR>_______________________________________________<BR>Steppes mailing list<BR><A href="mailto:Steppes@lists.ansteorra.org" ymailto="mailto:Steppes@lists.ansteorra.org">Steppes@lists.ansteorra.org</A><BR><A href="http://lists.ansteorra.org/listinfo.cgi/steppes-ansteorra.org" target=_blank>http://lists.ansteorra.org/listinfo.cgi/steppes-ansteorra.org</A><BR></DIV>
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