<div dir="ltr"><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif">Greetings, Elfsea.</div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><br></div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif">The follow-up notes from our July Populace meeting are attached at the bottom of this email.  Thanks to everyone who took the time to attend.  See you at the August meeting in a few weeks!<br clear="all"></div><div><div class="gmail_signature" data-smartmail="gmail_signature"><div dir="ltr"><div><div dir="ltr"><div><div dir="ltr"><div><font face="arial,helvetica,sans-serif"></font> </div><div><font face="arial,helvetica,sans-serif">In Service,</font></div><div><font face="arial,helvetica,sans-serif">Lady Aoife Ruadh inghean Ragnaill</font></div><div><font face="arial,helvetica,sans-serif">Seneschal, Barony of Elfsea</font></div><div><br></div><div class="gmail_default" style="text-align:center;font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif">​****************************************​</div><div><br></div><p style="margin:0in 0in 0pt;text-align:justify"><b><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:"Franklin Gothic Book","sans-serif";font-size:9pt"><font color="#000000">Barony of Elfsea July Populace Follow-up Notes<span> </span></font></span></b></p><p style="margin:0in 0in 0pt;text-align:justify"><font color="#000000" face="Times New Roman" size="3">

</font><font color="#000000"><b><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:"Franklin Gothic Book","sans-serif";font-size:9pt">Monday, 7/25/2016<span>   </span></span></b><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:"Franklin Gothic Book","sans-serif";font-size:9pt">The meeting was opened @ 7:03 by the Seneschal,
Lady Aoife.</span></font></p><p style="margin:0in 0in 0pt;text-align:justify"><font color="#000000" face="Times New Roman" size="3">

</font><font color="#000000"><b><u><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:"Franklin Gothic Book","sans-serif";font-size:9pt">General announcements included</span></u></b><b><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:"Franklin Gothic Book","sans-serif";font-size:9pt">:</span></b></font></p><ul style="list-style-type:disc;direction:ltr"><li style="font-style:normal;font-weight:normal"><p style="text-align:justify;font-style:normal;font-weight:normal;margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:"Franklin Gothic Book","sans-serif";font-size:9pt">B&B
absence due to vacation/out of town.</span></p></li><li style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:"Franklin Gothic Book","sans-serif";font-size:9pt;font-style:normal;font-weight:normal"><p style="text-align:justify;color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";font-size:11pt;font-style:normal;font-weight:normal;margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:"Franklin Gothic Book","sans-serif";font-size:9pt">Very
light business agenda.</span></p></li><li style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:"Franklin Gothic Book","sans-serif";font-size:9pt;font-style:normal;font-weight:normal"><p style="text-align:justify;color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";font-size:11pt;font-style:normal;font-weight:normal;margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:"Franklin Gothic Book","sans-serif";font-size:9pt">Elfsea
Academie is now being held at Buffalo Wild Wings in Bedford (1933 Airport
Freeway). <span>  </span>Lady Aoife relayed the
message from the Academie Pedagogue, HL Jeanne-Marie:</span></p><ul style="list-style-type:circle"><li style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:"Franklin Gothic Book","sans-serif";font-size:9pt;font-style:normal;font-weight:normal"><p style="text-align:justify;color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";font-size:11pt;font-style:normal;font-weight:normal;margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:"Franklin Gothic Book","sans-serif";font-size:9pt">The
academy has had very good attendance thus far. </span></p></li><li style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:"Franklin Gothic Book","sans-serif";font-size:9pt;font-style:normal;font-weight:normal"><p style="text-align:justify;color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";font-size:11pt;font-style:normal;font-weight:normal;margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:"Franklin Gothic Book","sans-serif";font-size:9pt">The
first class of the current semester was taught by Master Robin of Gilwell about
the history of the SCA and kingdom of Ansteorra.<span>  </span></span></p></li><li style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:"Franklin Gothic Book","sans-serif";font-size:9pt;font-style:normal;font-weight:normal"><p style="text-align:justify;color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";font-size:11pt;font-style:normal;font-weight:normal;margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:"Franklin Gothic Book","sans-serif";font-size:9pt">The
second class is August 1^st and will have multiple instructors on
costuming and persona..</span></p></li></ul></li><li style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:"Franklin Gothic Book","sans-serif";font-size:9pt;font-style:normal;font-weight:normal"><p style="text-align:justify;color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";font-size:11pt;font-style:normal;font-weight:normal;margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:0pt"><b><u><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:"Franklin Gothic Book","sans-serif";font-size:9pt">Open Offices</span></u></b><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:"Franklin Gothic Book","sans-serif";font-size:9pt">:</span></p><ul style="list-style-type:circle"><li style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:"Franklin Gothic Book","sans-serif";font-size:9pt;font-style:normal;font-weight:normal"><p style="text-align:justify;color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";font-size:11pt;font-style:normal;font-weight:normal;margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:"Franklin Gothic Book","sans-serif";font-size:9pt">Elfsea
is still in need of a book herald (<b>Nautilus
Pursuivant</b>). (One application received) </span></p></li><li style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:"Franklin Gothic Book","sans-serif";font-size:9pt;font-style:normal;font-weight:normal"><p style="text-align:justify;color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";font-size:11pt;font-style:normal;font-weight:normal;margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:0pt"><b><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:"Franklin Gothic Book","sans-serif";font-size:9pt">Archery Marshal</span></b><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:"Franklin Gothic Book","sans-serif";font-size:9pt"> is currently filled but open for applications.</span></p></li><li style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:"Franklin Gothic Book","sans-serif";font-size:9pt;font-style:normal;font-weight:normal"><p style="text-align:justify;color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";font-size:11pt;font-style:normal;font-weight:normal;margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:0pt"><b><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:"Franklin Gothic Book","sans-serif";font-size:9pt">Knight Marshal</span></b><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:"Franklin Gothic Book","sans-serif";font-size:9pt"> is currently filled but open for applications; (One
stated interest)</span></p></li><li style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:"Franklin Gothic Book","sans-serif";font-size:9pt;font-style:normal;font-weight:normal"><p style="text-align:justify;color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";font-size:11pt;font-style:normal;font-weight:normal;margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:0pt"><b><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:"Franklin Gothic Book","sans-serif";font-size:9pt">Chamberlain</span></b><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:"Franklin Gothic Book","sans-serif";font-size:9pt"> is currently filled but open for applications; </span></p><ul style="list-style-type:square"><li style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:"Franklin Gothic Book","sans-serif";font-size:9pt;font-style:normal;font-weight:normal"><p style="text-align:justify;color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";font-size:11pt;font-style:normal;font-weight:normal;margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:"Franklin Gothic Book","sans-serif";font-size:9pt">Note:<span>  </span>Our
current Chamberlain is also serving as head of entourage for TRMs.<span>  </span></span></p></li><li style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:"Franklin Gothic Book","sans-serif";font-size:9pt;font-style:normal;font-weight:normal"><p style="text-align:justify;color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";font-size:11pt;font-style:normal;font-weight:normal;margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:"Franklin Gothic Book","sans-serif";font-size:9pt">The annual inventory is coming up (tentatively
scheduled for October 29^th).<span>  </span></span></p></li><li style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:"Franklin Gothic Book","sans-serif";font-size:9pt;font-style:normal;font-weight:normal"><p style="text-align:justify;color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";font-size:11pt;font-style:normal;font-weight:normal;margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:"Franklin Gothic Book","sans-serif";font-size:9pt">The inventory will most likely be run by the
Seneschal and Deputy Chamberlain.</span></p></li><li style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:"Franklin Gothic Book","sans-serif";font-size:9pt;font-style:normal;font-weight:normal"><p style="text-align:justify;color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";font-size:11pt;font-style:normal;font-weight:normal;margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:"Franklin Gothic Book","sans-serif";font-size:9pt">October 29^th as that is one of the few
weekends which has no events scheduled. As many hands as possible will be
needed, for a variety of tasks and everyone was asked to put this date on their
calendars.</span></p></li></ul></li><li style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:"Franklin Gothic Book","sans-serif";font-size:9pt;font-style:normal;font-weight:normal"><p style="text-align:justify;color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";font-size:11pt;font-style:normal;font-weight:normal;margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:0pt"><b><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:"Franklin Gothic Book","sans-serif";font-size:9pt">Seneschal</span></b><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:"Franklin Gothic Book","sans-serif";font-size:9pt"> is currently filled but open for applications.<span>  </span>Planned step-down is January 2017 or earlier
if an applicant is chosen.<span>  </span>The hope is
for multiple applicants to give the Kingdom and B&B a robust choice. </span></p></li></ul></li></ul><p style="margin:0in 0in 0pt;text-align:justify"><font color="#000000" face="Times New Roman" size="3">































</font><b><u><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:"Franklin Gothic Book","sans-serif";font-size:9pt"><font color="#000000">Baronial Business Item / Populace Vote:</font></span></u></b></p><p style="margin:0in 0in 0pt;text-align:justify"><font color="#000000" face="Times New Roman" size="3">

</font><font color="#000000"><b><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:"Franklin Gothic Book","sans-serif";font-size:9pt">Event Bid:</span></b><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:"Franklin Gothic Book","sans-serif";font-size:9pt"> Baronial
College (October 1, 2016)</span></font></p><p style="margin:0in 0in 0pt;text-align:justify"><font color="#000000" face="Times New Roman" size="3">

</font><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:"Franklin Gothic Book","sans-serif";font-size:9pt">Lady
Aoife announced that the Finance Committee met on Monday, July 18^th and
voted to accept the single bid for baronial college, presented by Lady Astridr,
who will serve as Event Steward, with Lady Silvan as the co-Event Steward.<span>  </span><span> </span></span></p><ul style="list-style-type:disc;direction:ltr"><li style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:"Franklin Gothic Book","sans-serif";font-size:9pt;font-style:normal;font-weight:normal"><p style="text-align:justify;color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";font-size:11pt;font-style:normal;font-weight:normal;margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:"Franklin Gothic Book","sans-serif";font-size:9pt">It
was noted that the event is expected to be smaller than the last couple of
years due to the absence of additional activities such as teas, investitures,
and circles.<span>  </span>Also, this is the inaugural
Sable Shield Tournament at Bryn Gwlad’s event, which is expected to draw folks
away from this area.<span>  </span></span></p></li><li style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:"Franklin Gothic Book","sans-serif";font-size:9pt;font-style:normal;font-weight:normal"><p style="text-align:justify;color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";font-size:11pt;font-style:normal;font-weight:normal;margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:0pt"><b><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:"Franklin Gothic Book","sans-serif";font-size:9pt">BID HIGHLIGHTS</span></b><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:"Franklin Gothic Book","sans-serif";font-size:9pt">:</span></p><ul style="list-style-type:circle"><li style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:"Franklin Gothic Book","sans-serif";font-size:9pt;font-style:normal;font-weight:normal"><p style="text-align:justify;color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";font-size:11pt;font-style:normal;font-weight:normal;margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:0pt"><b><u><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:"Franklin Gothic Book","sans-serif";font-size:9pt">Event theme</span></u></b><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:"Franklin Gothic Book","sans-serif";font-size:9pt">: “<i>Share the
Knowledge</i>” and will feature classes in specific tracks on various levels.
Classes for children (and families) are included and various children’s
activities will be available.</span></p></li><li style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:"Franklin Gothic Book","sans-serif";font-size:9pt;font-style:normal;font-weight:normal"><p style="text-align:justify;color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";font-size:11pt;font-style:normal;font-weight:normal;margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:0pt"><b><u><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:"Franklin Gothic Book","sans-serif";font-size:9pt">Location:</span></u></b><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:"Franklin Gothic Book","sans-serif";font-size:9pt"> First Jefferson Unitarian Universalist church
located at 1959 Sandy Lane, Ft. Worth</span></p></li><li style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:"Franklin Gothic Book","sans-serif";font-size:9pt;font-style:normal;font-weight:normal"><p style="text-align:justify;color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";font-size:11pt;font-style:normal;font-weight:normal;margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:0pt"><b><u><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:"Franklin Gothic Book","sans-serif";font-size:9pt">Site fee:</span></u></b><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:"Franklin Gothic Book","sans-serif";font-size:9pt"> $950 which includes multiple classrooms, kitchen
and access to the sanctuary; site is available from: 8 a.m. to 9 p.m., with
approximately 75-80 Parking spots (church lot and on the adjoining streets)</span></p></li><li style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:"Franklin Gothic Book","sans-serif";font-size:9pt;font-style:normal;font-weight:normal"><p style="text-align:justify;color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";font-size:11pt;font-style:normal;font-weight:normal;margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:0pt"><b><u><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:"Franklin Gothic Book","sans-serif";font-size:9pt">Keystone</span></u></b><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:"Franklin Gothic Book","sans-serif";font-size:9pt">: Master Sebastian</span></p></li><li style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:"Franklin Gothic Book","sans-serif";font-size:9pt;font-style:normal;font-weight:normal"><p style="text-align:justify;color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";font-size:11pt;font-style:normal;font-weight:normal;margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:0pt"><b><u><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:"Franklin Gothic Book","sans-serif";font-size:9pt">Attendee Costs</span></u></b><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:"Franklin Gothic Book","sans-serif";font-size:9pt">: Adult Registration fee $20 <span> </span>/ Adult Registration fee with member discount:
$15 / Youth Registration fee (age 6-17) $10 / Family Max is $45.<span>  </span>Registration fee includes sideboard lunch
which will be available during a 2.5 hour time frame during midday</span></p></li><li style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:"Franklin Gothic Book","sans-serif";font-size:9pt;font-style:normal;font-weight:normal"><p style="text-align:justify;color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";font-size:11pt;font-style:normal;font-weight:normal;margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:0pt"><b><u><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:"Franklin Gothic Book","sans-serif";font-size:9pt">Site tokens</span></u></b><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:"Franklin Gothic Book","sans-serif";font-size:9pt">: No cost associated as they are being donated.</span></p></li><li style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:"Franklin Gothic Book","sans-serif";font-size:9pt;font-style:normal;font-weight:normal"><p style="text-align:justify;color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";font-size:11pt;font-style:normal;font-weight:normal;margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:0pt"><b><u><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:"Franklin Gothic Book","sans-serif";font-size:9pt">Expected Attendance</span></u></b><b><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:"Franklin Gothic Book","sans-serif";font-size:9pt">:</span></b><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:"Franklin Gothic Book","sans-serif";font-size:9pt"><span>  </span>89 adult
attendees are expected, with the break-even point set at 83 adult
attendees.<span>  </span><span> </span>The anticipated profit from the event is $95.</span></p></li><li style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:"Franklin Gothic Book","sans-serif";font-size:9pt;font-style:normal;font-weight:normal"><p style="text-align:justify;color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";font-size:11pt;font-style:normal;font-weight:normal;margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:0pt"><b><u><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:"Franklin Gothic Book","sans-serif";font-size:9pt">Rapier/Chivalric</span></u></b><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:"Franklin Gothic Book","sans-serif";font-size:9pt">: The church has approved heavy fighting and rapier
activities.<span>  </span>Archery will not be allowed
as there is no safe space.<span>             </span></span></p></li><li style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:"Franklin Gothic Book","sans-serif";font-size:9pt;font-style:normal;font-weight:normal"><p style="text-align:justify;color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";font-size:11pt;font-style:normal;font-weight:normal;margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:0pt"><b><u><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:"Franklin Gothic Book","sans-serif";font-size:9pt">A&S Activities</span></u></b><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:"Franklin Gothic Book","sans-serif";font-size:9pt">: The church initially put no restrictions on
A&S activities and is even okay with brewing/mead.<span>  </span>However, Baroness Rixende reminded the group
that we needed to check on classes that require open flame.<span>  </span>The Event Steward will check on that and
report back to the populace.<span>   </span></span></p><ul style="list-style-type:square"><li style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:"Franklin Gothic Book","sans-serif";font-size:9pt;font-style:normal;font-weight:normal"><p style="text-align:justify;color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";font-size:11pt;font-style:normal;font-weight:normal;margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:"Franklin Gothic Book","sans-serif";font-size:9pt">The sideboard lunch is a sandwich, fruit, veggie,
and refreshment bar and will require very little kitchen space.<span>  </span>This is a large kitchen and so it will be
available for anyone wanting to teach cooking classes or mass-preparation
techniques.<span> </span></span></p></li></ul></li></ul></li></ul><p style="margin:0in 0in 0pt;text-align:center"><font color="#000000"><b><u><span style="background:yellow;line-height:107%;font-family:"Franklin Gothic Book","sans-serif";font-size:9pt">Vote Outcome</span></u></b><b><span style="background:yellow;line-height:107%;font-family:"Franklin Gothic Book","sans-serif";font-size:9pt">:</span></b><b><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:"Franklin Gothic Book","sans-serif";font-size:9pt"><span>  </span></span></b><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:"Franklin Gothic Book","sans-serif";font-size:9pt">Vote was opened to the floor.<span>  </span></span></font></p><p style="margin:0in 0in 0pt;text-align:center"><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:"Franklin Gothic Book","sans-serif";font-size:9pt"><font color="#000000">The result was a <b><i><u>unanimous decision to accept
the bid</u></i></b></font><font color="#000000"> submitted by Ladies Astridr and Silvana.</font></span></p><p style="margin:0in 0in 0pt;text-align:justify"><font color="#000000" face="Times New Roman" size="3">

</font></p><p style="margin:0in 0in 0pt;text-align:justify"><font color="#000000"><b><u><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:"Franklin Gothic Book","sans-serif";font-size:9pt">Officer Reports/Announcements</span></u></b><b><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:"Franklin Gothic Book","sans-serif";font-size:9pt">:</span></b></font></p><ul style="list-style-type:disc;direction:ltr"><li style="font-style:normal;font-weight:normal"><p style="text-align:justify;font-style:normal;font-weight:normal;margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:0pt"><b><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:"Franklin Gothic Book","sans-serif";font-size:9pt">New Minister of Children (MOC)</span></b><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:"Franklin Gothic Book","sans-serif";font-size:9pt">: Lady Aoife announced that the MOC position has
been filled and publicly thanked Milady Liaden Orlanderson for stepping into
the role.<span>  </span>She will be available to begin
after returning from vacation 8/8/16.<span>   </span>She
also requested that the populace take time to thank the outgoing MOC (Lady
Silvana Corwin) who has stepped up to assume the office of Kingdom MOC.</span></p></li><li style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:"Franklin Gothic Book","sans-serif";font-size:9pt;font-style:italic;font-weight:bold"><p style="text-align:justify;color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";font-size:11pt;font-style:normal;font-weight:normal;margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:0pt"><b><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:"Franklin Gothic Book","sans-serif";font-size:9pt">Finance Committee</span></b><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:"Franklin Gothic Book","sans-serif";font-size:9pt">: Within the next several weeks, the finance
committee will begin the tasks of reviewing the budget for 2017 as well as
reviewing and updating the barony’s financial policy, before bringing both items
to the populace for approval. There are many updates to be made, including
wording about gate, fees, and requirements for waivers at any weapon-oriented
activity (including archery and thrown weapons). </span></p></li><li style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:"Franklin Gothic Book","sans-serif";font-size:9pt;font-style:normal;font-weight:normal"><p style="text-align:justify;color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";font-size:11pt;font-style:normal;font-weight:normal;margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:"Franklin Gothic Book","sans-serif";font-size:9pt">HE
Sir Arthur, the Demo Coordinator for the <b>Arlington
Library Demo</b> (Saturday, Oct. 22) announced that we are using garage tents
for this since it is being held at the Levitt pavilion and there is a strict
“no staking” rule.<span>   </span></span></p><ul style="list-style-type:circle"><li style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:"Franklin Gothic Book","sans-serif";font-size:9pt;font-style:normal;font-weight:normal"><p style="text-align:justify;color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";font-size:11pt;font-style:normal;font-weight:normal;margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:"Franklin Gothic Book","sans-serif";font-size:9pt">He
is hoping to have populace members save as many plastic gallon jugs as possible
to be filled with water or sand and used as weights.</span></p></li><li style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:"Franklin Gothic Book","sans-serif";font-size:9pt;font-style:normal;font-weight:normal"><p style="text-align:justify;color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";font-size:11pt;font-style:normal;font-weight:normal;margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:"Franklin Gothic Book","sans-serif";font-size:9pt">He
is also planning a “Quest” activity for children to visit as many tables as
possible at the demo (i.e. “quest for knowledge”). </span></p></li><li style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:"Franklin Gothic Book","sans-serif";font-size:9pt;font-style:normal;font-weight:normal"><p style="text-align:justify;color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";font-size:11pt;font-style:normal;font-weight:normal;margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:"Franklin Gothic Book","sans-serif";font-size:9pt">Baron
Elfsea also requested that populace who attend make plans to wear their finest.
<span> </span></span></p></li><li style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:"Franklin Gothic Book","sans-serif";font-size:9pt;font-style:normal;font-weight:normal"><p style="text-align:justify;color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";font-size:11pt;font-style:normal;font-weight:normal;margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:"Franklin Gothic Book","sans-serif";font-size:9pt">NOTE:
At this time, the City has no contingency plan for rain.<span>  </span>They are still looking for a back-up
location.<span>  </span></span></p></li></ul></li><li style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:"Franklin Gothic Book","sans-serif";font-size:9pt;font-style:normal;font-weight:normal"><p style="text-align:justify;color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";font-size:11pt;font-style:normal;font-weight:normal;margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:"Franklin Gothic Book","sans-serif";font-size:9pt">Lord
Franklin, the Demo Coordinator for the <b>Boy
Scout Jamboree</b> (Friday – Sunday, Nov. 11-13) announced the following: </span></p><ul style="list-style-type:circle"><li style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:"Franklin Gothic Book","sans-serif";font-size:9pt;font-style:normal;font-weight:normal"><p style="text-align:justify;color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";font-size:11pt;font-style:normal;font-weight:normal;margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:"Franklin Gothic Book","sans-serif";font-size:9pt">This
is a camping, multi-day demo.</span></p></li><li style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:"Franklin Gothic Book","sans-serif";font-size:9pt;font-style:normal;font-weight:normal"><p style="text-align:justify;color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";font-size:11pt;font-style:normal;font-weight:normal;margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:"Franklin Gothic Book","sans-serif";font-size:9pt">He
has started assembling the staff, which consists of officers coordinating their
fields of expertise (i.e., Marshals=fighting, Hospitaler=displays and newcomer
tables, MOAS=arts, displays, etc.) </span></p></li><li style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:"Franklin Gothic Book","sans-serif";font-size:9pt;font-style:normal;font-weight:normal"><p style="text-align:justify;color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";font-size:11pt;font-style:normal;font-weight:normal;margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:"Franklin Gothic Book","sans-serif";font-size:9pt">The
social media coordinator for the demo is Cat Gallon from House Stone
Falcon.<span>  </span>She will be creating the
invitation to surrounding groups to join in, and creating a coordinators page
to help with planning.</span></p></li><li style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:"Franklin Gothic Book","sans-serif";font-size:9pt;font-style:normal;font-weight:normal"><p style="text-align:justify;color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";font-size:11pt;font-style:normal;font-weight:normal;margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:"Franklin Gothic Book","sans-serif";font-size:9pt">Lord
Franklin will also open discussions with the Cooks Guild to possibly provide a
meal plan for those working the event.<span>  </span><span> </span></span></p></li><li style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:"Franklin Gothic Book","sans-serif";font-size:9pt;font-style:normal;font-weight:normal"><p style="text-align:justify;color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";font-size:11pt;font-style:normal;font-weight:normal;margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:"Franklin Gothic Book","sans-serif";font-size:9pt">Lord
Franklin will schedule another meeting with Jeff Peters (our Boy Scout liaison)
within the next couple of weeks for continued planning of our
participation.<span>  </span></span></p></li><li style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:"Franklin Gothic Book","sans-serif";font-size:9pt;font-style:normal;font-weight:normal"><p style="text-align:justify;color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";font-size:11pt;font-style:normal;font-weight:normal;margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:"Franklin Gothic Book","sans-serif";font-size:9pt">He
also extends a warm thanks to everyone who has offered to volunteer thus far. Franklin
mentioned that he currently does not have a co-coordinator—although he has Baroness
Janie serving as the Keystone (a role not technically required for Demos).</span></p><ul style="list-style-type:square"><li style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:"Franklin Gothic Book","sans-serif";font-size:9pt;font-style:normal;font-weight:normal"><p style="text-align:justify;color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";font-size:11pt;font-style:normal;font-weight:normal;margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:"Franklin Gothic Book","sans-serif";font-size:9pt">He would like a newcomer or newer person to be the
co-coordinator and welcomes anyone who wants to learn.</span></p></li></ul></li></ul></li></ul><ul style="list-style-type:disc;direction:ltr"><li style="font-style:normal;font-weight:normal"><p style="text-align:justify;font-style:normal;font-weight:normal;margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:"Franklin Gothic Book","sans-serif";font-size:9pt">Lord
Franklin also gave an update on <b>DFT Yule</b>
(Saturday, Dec. 3).</span></p><ul style="list-style-type:circle"><li style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:"Franklin Gothic Book","sans-serif";font-size:9pt;font-style:normal;font-weight:normal"><p style="text-align:justify;color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";font-size:11pt;font-style:normal;font-weight:normal;margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:"Franklin Gothic Book","sans-serif";font-size:9pt">He
introduced his co-Event Steward, Lady Aoife, who is also the social media
coordinator.<span>   </span>She has a Facebook
invitation pages and announcements ready, but will not go live until
mid-August.<span>  </span><span> </span></span></p></li><li style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:"Franklin Gothic Book","sans-serif";font-size:9pt;font-style:normal;font-weight:normal"><p style="text-align:justify;color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";font-size:11pt;font-style:normal;font-weight:normal;margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:"Franklin Gothic Book","sans-serif";font-size:9pt">Baroness
Janie is responsible for the fund raiser raffle and has been gathering really
outstanding items for prizes.</span></p></li><li style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:"Franklin Gothic Book","sans-serif";font-size:9pt;font-style:normal;font-weight:normal"><p style="text-align:justify;color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";font-size:11pt;font-style:normal;font-weight:normal;margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:"Franklin Gothic Book","sans-serif";font-size:9pt">Gate
Coordinator is Lady Astridr / Feast Coordinator is Lady Eleanor</span></p></li><li style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:"Franklin Gothic Book","sans-serif";font-size:9pt;font-style:normal;font-weight:normal"><p style="text-align:justify;color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";font-size:11pt;font-style:normal;font-weight:normal;margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:"Franklin Gothic Book","sans-serif";font-size:9pt">Registration
fee will be $15 (adult registration with member discount is $10) and feast will
be an additional $5</span></p></li><li style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:"Franklin Gothic Book","sans-serif";font-size:9pt;font-style:normal;font-weight:normal"><p style="text-align:justify;color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";font-size:11pt;font-style:normal;font-weight:normal;margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:"Franklin Gothic Book","sans-serif";font-size:9pt">Lady
Al Aeryn will coordinate the A&S Competition and the theme is “Wyrms” (two
legged dragons).<span>  </span>Any documentation must
include proof that the art was created in a peaceful way that harmed no
dragons.<span>  </span>DFT is quite fond of them. </span></p></li></ul></li><li style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:"Franklin Gothic Book","sans-serif";font-size:9pt;font-style:normal;font-weight:normal"><p style="text-align:justify;color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";font-size:11pt;font-style:normal;font-weight:normal;margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:"Franklin Gothic Book","sans-serif";font-size:9pt">Lady
Y’vette, the baronial <b>Hospitaler</b>, reported
many newcomers coming to practices.<span>  </span>As
head of the <b>Clothier’s Guild</b>, she is
also able to arrange for them to receive loaner garb. She requested donations
of cloth and fabric and mentioned the guild meets on the last Friday of each
month (Next one is July 29^th at 6 p.m.)<span>  </span>She is willing to teach anyone who wishes to
learn how to make a basic tunic. </span></p></li><li style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:"Franklin Gothic Book","sans-serif";font-size:9pt;font-style:normal;font-weight:normal"><p style="text-align:justify;color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";font-size:11pt;font-style:normal;font-weight:normal;margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:"Franklin Gothic Book","sans-serif";font-size:9pt">Lady
Aoife carried words from M’Lady Johanna, the baronial <b>Chronicler</b>, reminding officers and populace members that the <b>deadline for the next Tidings is midnight,
Thursday, July 28^th</b>.<span>  </span></span></p><ul style="list-style-type:circle"><li style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:"Franklin Gothic Book","sans-serif";font-size:9pt;font-style:normal;font-weight:normal"><p style="text-align:justify;color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";font-size:11pt;font-style:normal;font-weight:normal;margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:"Franklin Gothic Book","sans-serif";font-size:9pt">Because
we have so many newcomers hungry for information, we need more content.<span>  </span>Share what you know.<span>  </span>Bring your interests to life.<span>  </span></span></p></li><li style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:"Franklin Gothic Book","sans-serif";font-size:9pt;font-style:normal;font-weight:normal"><p style="text-align:justify;color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";font-size:11pt;font-style:normal;font-weight:normal;margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:"Franklin Gothic Book","sans-serif";font-size:9pt">Lady
Aoife also conveyed a reminder from the TE’s of the critical need for Word Fame.<span>  </span>Especially as we come into award season.</span></p></li></ul></li><li style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:"Franklin Gothic Book","sans-serif";font-size:9pt;font-style:normal;font-weight:normal"><p style="text-align:justify;color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";font-size:11pt;font-style:normal;font-weight:normal;margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:0pt"><b><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:"Franklin Gothic Book","sans-serif";font-size:9pt">Web Minister</span></b><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:"Franklin Gothic Book","sans-serif";font-size:9pt">, Master Caelin, reported that he has access to change most things.<span>  </span>He needs to know what is out of date and what
needs to be fixed.<span>  </span>Let him know!<span>  </span></span><a href="mailto:webminister@elfsea.ansteorra.org"><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:"Franklin Gothic Book","sans-serif";font-size:9pt"><font color="#0563c1">webminister@elfsea.ansteorra.org</font></span></a><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:"Franklin Gothic Book","sans-serif";font-size:9pt">. </span></p><p style="text-align:justify;color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";font-size:11pt;font-style:normal;font-weight:normal;margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:"Franklin Gothic Book","sans-serif";font-size:9pt">Since Master Caelin is also the current <b>Archery Marshal, </b>he allowed Deputy Marshal HE Ker Megan provide the
report.<span>  </span>There was one attendee at the
first practice; no attendees at the second practice.<span>  </span><span> </span>Efforts
will be made to send practice reminders out earlier.</span></p></li><li style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:"Franklin Gothic Book","sans-serif";font-size:9pt;font-style:normal;font-weight:normal"><p style="text-align:justify;color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";font-size:11pt;font-style:normal;font-weight:normal;margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:"Franklin Gothic Book","sans-serif";font-size:9pt">From
the <b>Exchequer</b>’s office, Lady Astridr
reported the bank accounts are looking good and balanced correctly. </span></p></li><li style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:"Franklin Gothic Book","sans-serif";font-size:9pt;font-style:normal;font-weight:normal"><p style="text-align:justify;color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";font-size:11pt;font-style:normal;font-weight:normal;margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:"Franklin Gothic Book","sans-serif";font-size:9pt">The
<b>A&S Minister</b>, Lady Liadan, announced
she has a new deputy, M’lady Mavis Ramsay. They are planning A&S activities
for both the demos and baronial college.</span></p></li><li style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:"Franklin Gothic Book","sans-serif";font-size:9pt;font-style:normal;font-weight:normal"><p style="text-align:justify;color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";font-size:11pt;font-style:normal;font-weight:normal;margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:0pt"><b><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:"Franklin Gothic Book","sans-serif";font-size:9pt">GUILDS</span></b><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:"Franklin Gothic Book","sans-serif";font-size:9pt"> (not mentioned elsewhere):</span></p><ul style="list-style-type:circle"><li style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:"Franklin Gothic Book","sans-serif";font-size:9pt;font-style:normal;font-weight:normal"><p style="text-align:justify;color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";font-size:11pt;font-style:normal;font-weight:normal;margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:0pt"><b><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:"Franklin Gothic Book","sans-serif";font-size:9pt">Scribal</span></b><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:"Franklin Gothic Book","sans-serif";font-size:9pt">: Lady Silvana stated they are doing well.<span>  </span>This guild will have its next meeting Friday,
August 5^th at the house of Lady Silvana.<span>  </span>The intent is to keep focusing on
originals.<span>  </span>ANYONE who is interested is
invited to attend-- even if they have little or no experience. She will post reminders
of upcoming meetings to the Elfsea mailing list and the Elfsea Facebook page as
well. </span></p></li><li style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:"Franklin Gothic Book","sans-serif";font-size:9pt;font-style:normal;font-weight:normal"><p style="text-align:justify;color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";font-size:11pt;font-style:normal;font-weight:normal;margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:0pt"><b><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:"Franklin Gothic Book","sans-serif";font-size:9pt">Cooks</span></b><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:"Franklin Gothic Book","sans-serif";font-size:9pt">: Master Caelin reminded everyone the guild meets the second Tuesday of each
month and reminders will be posted to the list serve and Elfsea Facebook page. <span> </span>Upcoming topics will include back-to-basics
discussions, such as knife and food storage safety.<span>  </span>They are also looking into working with
Franklin for the Boy Scout demo. </span></p></li></ul></li><li style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:"Franklin Gothic Book","sans-serif";font-size:9pt;font-style:normal;font-weight:normal"><p style="text-align:justify;color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";font-size:11pt;font-style:normal;font-weight:normal;margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:"Franklin Gothic Book","sans-serif";font-size:9pt">Follow-up
on <b>Elfsea Academie</b>:<span>  </span>Reminder that garb for students is optional
but mandatory for instructors. <span> </span>Children
are welcome.<span>  </span>While it is held in a
restaurant and outside food/drinks are not allowed--- there is <u>no
requirement to purchase any type of food or drink</u>.<span>  </span>The <b>next
class is Monday, August 1st</b> and the subject is “SCA Costuming” with
discussions and examples of clothing/garb from numerous cultures. </span></p></li><li style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:"Franklin Gothic Book","sans-serif";font-size:9pt;font-style:normal;font-weight:normal"><p style="text-align:justify;color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";font-size:11pt;font-style:normal;font-weight:normal;margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:"Franklin Gothic Book","sans-serif";font-size:9pt">Lady
Aoife reported <b>words from the Baron and
Baroness</b> related to the July 16 Roundtable: Their Excellencies were
incredibly pleased with positive comments about the barony and that there is no
longer a concern for the group as a whole.<span> 
</span>It was noted by the other Landed nobility that Elfsea is into “all the
things”, <span> </span>including officers moving into kingdom
and regional positions.<span>  </span>Also of note is
the Scribal Guild’s foray and dominance of original scrolls for kingdom
awards.<span>  </span></span></p><ul style="list-style-type:circle"><li style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:"Franklin Gothic Book","sans-serif";font-size:9pt;font-style:normal;font-weight:normal"><p style="text-align:justify;color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";font-size:11pt;font-style:normal;font-weight:normal;margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:"Franklin Gothic Book","sans-serif";font-size:9pt">Also
updates on the pavilion situation.<span>  </span><b>Presently the barony is down to just the
travel pavilion</b> for outdoor events; the others need various types of repair
or maintenance. There are plans to schedule a staining party (for some of the
pavilions’ support poles) at the home of the baron and baroness when they
return; please watch the list and Facebook for the date/times. </span></p></li><li style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:"Franklin Gothic Book","sans-serif";font-size:9pt;font-style:normal;font-weight:normal"><p style="text-align:justify;color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";font-size:11pt;font-style:normal;font-weight:normal;margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:0pt"><b><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:"Franklin Gothic Book","sans-serif";font-size:9pt">Braggarts War</span></b><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:"Franklin Gothic Book","sans-serif";font-size:9pt"> – Plans are in progress for the upcoming war
between the three central region baronies (Steppes, Bonwicke and Elfsea) for
the fall of 2017. In 2017, Elfsea will be responsible for the service related
activities of the war. Please refer to the officers notes from the July 18^th
Officers Meeting for additional details. </span></p></li></ul></li><li style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:"Franklin Gothic Book","sans-serif";font-size:9pt;font-style:normal;font-weight:normal"><p style="text-align:justify;color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";font-size:11pt;font-style:normal;font-weight:normal;margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:"Franklin Gothic Book","sans-serif";font-size:9pt">Lord
Absolon stated that his time as <b>Knight
Marshal</b> is coming to a close and that someone has expressed interest.<span>  </span></span></p><ul style="list-style-type:circle"><li style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:"Franklin Gothic Book","sans-serif";font-size:9pt;font-style:normal;font-weight:normal"><p style="text-align:justify;color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";font-size:11pt;font-style:normal;font-weight:normal;margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:"Franklin Gothic Book","sans-serif";font-size:9pt">He
also announced that Bedford Boys Ranch (previous site of Wednesday fighter
practices) has reopened. There was some discussion regarding the desire of the
populace to move back to BBR--- or remain at the current location (Bob Eden
Park in Euless).<span>  </span></span></p><ul style="list-style-type:square"><li style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:"Franklin Gothic Book","sans-serif";font-size:9pt;font-style:normal;font-weight:normal"><p style="text-align:justify;color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";font-size:11pt;font-style:normal;font-weight:normal;margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:"Franklin Gothic Book","sans-serif";font-size:9pt">He recognizes that while the fighter practice is
the main event, it has become a central meeting place for the populace at large
and amenities are important.</span></p></li><li style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:"Franklin Gothic Book","sans-serif";font-size:9pt;font-style:normal;font-weight:normal"><p style="text-align:justify;color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";font-size:11pt;font-style:normal;font-weight:normal;margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:"Franklin Gothic Book","sans-serif";font-size:9pt">Several people have visited Bedford Boys Ranch and
noticed a different location at the park that might make it more feasible (e.g.
near a gazebo and playground, with a flat area to practice). </span></p></li><li style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:"Franklin Gothic Book","sans-serif";font-size:9pt;font-style:normal;font-weight:normal"><p style="text-align:justify;color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";font-size:11pt;font-style:normal;font-weight:normal;margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:"Franklin Gothic Book","sans-serif";font-size:9pt">To figure out what is best for the barony, Lord
Absolon plans to create an online survey to poll the populace to determine if
practice will remain at Bob Eden or move back to Bedford Boys Ranch.<span>  </span>This will be posted to the populace within
the next couple of weeks. </span></p></li></ul></li></ul></li><li style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:"Franklin Gothic Book","sans-serif";font-size:9pt;font-style:normal;font-weight:normal"><p style="text-align:justify;color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";font-size:11pt;font-style:normal;font-weight:normal;margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:"Franklin Gothic Book","sans-serif";font-size:9pt">HE
Rixende stated that she is about to step down as the Kingdom Youth Rapier
Marshal and as a result, the loaner equipment she has been using for Elfsea’s
youth practice will no longer be available. <span>  </span>Lady Aoife reminded the group that there are designated
funds from a donation that are available and it will be one of the topics on
the upcoming Finance Committee agendas.<span> 
</span>HE Rixende also reminded everyone that the barony still needs a
volunteer to become the YRM in order for practices to continue. </span></p></li><li style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:"Franklin Gothic Book","sans-serif";font-size:9pt;font-style:normal;font-weight:normal"><p style="text-align:justify;color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";font-size:11pt;font-style:normal;font-weight:normal;margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:"Franklin Gothic Book","sans-serif";font-size:9pt">Lady
Aoife recognized the large group from House Stone Falcon and thanked them for
attending in masse. She thanked them for their willingness to step in and help
with various upcoming events.<span>  </span></span></p></li><li style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:"Franklin Gothic Book","sans-serif";font-size:9pt;font-style:normal;font-weight:normal"><p style="text-align:justify;color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";font-size:11pt;font-style:normal;font-weight:normal;margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:"Franklin Gothic Book","sans-serif";font-size:9pt">Before
the meeting was adjourned, Lady Aoife issued a final reminder to submit folks
for awards.<span>  </span>We have major upcoming
events and it is always nice to recognize deserving members of the
populace.<span>  </span>It is one of the ways we say
Thank You.</span></p></li></ul><p style="margin:0in 0in 0pt;text-align:justify"><font color="#000000" face="Times New Roman" size="3">

























































</font><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:"Franklin Gothic Book","sans-serif";font-size:9pt"><font color="#000000">Meeting adjourned at 7:50pm</font></span></p><p style="margin:0in 0in 0pt;text-align:justify"><font color="#000000" face="Times New Roman" size="3">

</font></p><font color="#000000" face="Times New Roman" size="3"><p style="margin:0in 0in 0pt;text-align:justify"><strong>

</strong>

</p><p style="margin:0in 0in 0pt;text-align:justify"><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:"Franklin Gothic Book","sans-serif";font-size:9pt"></span><br></p><p style="margin:0in 0in 0pt;text-align:justify">

</p></font><p style="margin:0in 0in 0pt;text-align:justify"><br></p><p style="margin:0in 0in 0pt;text-align:justify"><font color="#000000" face="Times New Roman" size="3"></font><br></p><div><font color="#000000" face="Times New Roman" size="3">

</font></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>
</div>