<div dir="ltr"><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><strong>Greetings, Elfsea.</strong></div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><strong></strong><br></div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><strong>Please see the 9/26/16 populace meeting follow-up notes.  There was a lot of good information received and the 2017 budget was unanimously approved.   </strong></div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><strong></strong><br></div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><strong>Just a reminder that at the next populace meeting (10/24/16), we will ask you to review and vote to accept the 2017 updates to the financial policy.  Hope to see you there.<br clear="all"></strong></div><div><div class="gmail_signature"><div dir="ltr"><div><div dir="ltr"><div><div dir="ltr"><div><font face="arial,helvetica,sans-serif"></font><strong> </strong></div><div><font face="arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><strong>In Service,</strong></font></div><div><font face="arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><strong>Lady Aoife Ruadh inghean Ragnaill</strong></font></div><div><font face="arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><strong>Seneschal, Barony of Elfsea</strong></font></div><div><br></div><div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif">​*******************************************<br></div></div><div><font color="#000000" face="Times New Roman" size="3">

</font><p style="margin:0in 0in 0pt"><span style="line-height:107%;font-size:8pt"><font color="#000000"><font face="Calibri">Barony of
Elfsea meeting minutes<span>   </span></font></font></span></p><font color="#000000" face="Times New Roman" size="3">

</font><p style="margin:0in 0in 0pt"><span style="line-height:107%;font-size:8pt"><font color="#000000" face="Calibri">September
26, 2016</font></span><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif;display:inline"><font color="#000000" face="Calibri">​      </font></div><span style="line-height:107%;font-size:8pt"><font color="#000000" face="Calibri">Meeting
began at 7:05pm</font></span><p></p><font color="#000000" face="Times New Roman" size="3">

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</font><p style="margin:0in 0in 0pt;text-align:justify;text-indent:0.25in"><b><span style="line-height:107%;font-size:8pt"><font color="#000000" face="Calibri">Words from
HE Cassandra: </font></span></b></p><font color="#000000" face="Times New Roman" size="3">

</font><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-size:8pt">Baronial inventory was moved from the old storage facility
to the new one. <span> </span>The move to the new one
will save the barony approximately $300/year and is also easier to access. <span>  </span>Thanks were extended to everyone who came out
to assist with the move. </span></p></li><li style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:"calibri","sans-serif";font-size:8pt;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-size:8pt">The annual inventory was conducted at the same
time, which was easier than last year, since no new items had been purchased.<span>  </span></span></p></li><li style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:"calibri","sans-serif";font-size:8pt;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-size:8pt">Basically, it was a matter of checking items off of
a list.<span>  </span></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-size:8pt"> </span></p></li></ul><font color="#000000" face="Times New Roman" size="3">







</font><p style="margin:0in 0in 0pt;text-align:justify;text-indent:0.25in"><b><span style="line-height:107%;font-size:8pt"><font color="#000000" face="Calibri">Words from
HE William: </font></span></b></p><font color="#000000" face="Times New Roman" size="3">

</font><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-size:8pt">Baron William mentioned the recent event held by
the Barony of Bonwicke was very enjoyable; he mentioned during the event that Baron
Alejandro received a Sable Comet for his service to the Canton of Dragonsfire
Tor and that Scott of Elfsea received his AoA and should henceforth be known as
Dread Lord Scott of Elfsea.<span>  </span></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-size:8pt">*Later addition from conversation: Esteban de
Leon received his AoA and Lady Aoife received a Sable Thistle in Costuming.<span>  </span>Lord Absolon of Hereford was named Bonwicke
Chivalric Champion*</span></p></li></ul><font color="#000000" face="Times New Roman" size="3">



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</font><p style="margin:0in 0in 0pt;text-align:justify"><b><span style="line-height:107%;font-size:8pt"><font color="#000000"><font face="Calibri">Those who have competed or served
in the name of Elfsea were called to receive a warrior bead.<span>  </span><span> </span></font></font></span></b></p><font color="#000000" face="Times New Roman" size="3">

</font><p style="margin:0in 0in 0pt;text-align:justify"><span style="line-height:107%;font-size:8pt"><font color="#000000" face="Calibri"> </font></span></p><font color="#000000" face="Times New Roman" size="3">

</font><p style="margin:0in 0in 0pt;text-align:justify"><b><span style="line-height:107%;font-size:8pt"><font color="#000000" face="Calibri">The Seneschal, Lady Aoife, was
summoned to conduct Barony business.</font></span></b></p><font color="#000000" face="Times New Roman" size="3">

</font><ol style="list-style-type:decimal;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-size:8pt">Buffalo Wild Wings fund raiser:<span>  </span>Thanks to a great idea from HL Jeanne-Marie, Elfsea
sought and obtained permission to participate in the Buffalo Wild Wings fund
raising program, Home Team Advantage (HTA). <span> </span>From now until November 26, 2017, if you visit
Buffalo Wild Wings (Bedford location only) you may request a portion of your
purchase (10%) be donated to Elfsea (Identified as <b>TEAM-J</b>)<span>   </span></span></p><ul style="list-style-type:circle"><li style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:"calibri","sans-serif";font-size:8pt;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-size:8pt">This Buffalo Wild Wings is currently the site of
Elfsea’s monthly Academie classes.</span></p></li><li style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:"calibri","sans-serif";font-size:8pt;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-size:8pt">In October and November of 2016, it will also be
the location of our monthly Populace Meetings.<span> 
</span></span></p></li></ul></li></ol><font color="#000000" face="Times New Roman" size="3">





</font><p style="margin:0in 0in 0pt 0.5in;text-align:justify;text-indent:0.5in"><b><i><span style="line-height:107%;font-size:8pt"><font color="#000000" face="Calibri">Note: December’s
Christmas Potluck will still be held at the Bedford Public Library.</font></span></i></b></p><font color="#000000" face="Times New Roman" size="3">

</font><ol style="list-style-type:decimal;direction:ltr"><ul style="list-style-type:circle"><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-size:8pt">Beginning in January 2017, all populace meetings
are scheduled at this location. <span> </span></span></p></li><li style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:"calibri","sans-serif";font-size:8pt;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-size:8pt">Moving the populace meetings out of the Bedford
library will save $300 p/year.<span>  </span></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"><b><span style="line-height:107%;font-size:8pt">Note:</span></b><span style="line-height:107%;font-size:8pt"> The
restaurant does not expect or require any purchase or minimum number.<span>   </span>The only rule is that no outside food/drink
will be permitted.<span>   </span><span> </span>Any food or drinks purchased during the
meetings or classes will automatically be applied to the TEAM-J, Barony of
Elfsea fundraising tally.</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-size:8pt"> </span></p></li></ul><li style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:"calibri","sans-serif";font-size:8pt;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-size:8pt">Applications for Office of Seneschal closes Friday,
September 30^th.<span>  </span>The position
needs to be filled no later than January 2017 and Lady Aoife needs time to
perform a thorough pass-down to the incoming Seneschal.<span>  </span><span> </span>If you
are interested in applying for this very rewarding position, send your
application and copy of membership card to <a href="mailto:central@seneschal.ansteorra.org"><font color="#0563c1">central@seneschal.ansteorra.org</font></a>
and include our Baron and Baroness at <a href="mailto:baron@elfsea.ansteorra.org"><font color="#0563c1">baron@elfsea.ansteorra.org</font></a> and <a href="mailto:baroness@elfsea.ansteorra.org"><font color="#0563c1">baroness@elfsea.ansteorra.org</font></a>.<span>   </span>You may also send a copy to <a href="mailto:seneschal@elfsea.ansteorra.org"><font color="#0563c1">seneschal@elfsea.ansteorra.org</font></a>,
but it is not required. </span></p></li></ol><font color="#000000" face="Times New Roman" size="3">









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</font><p style="margin:0in 0in 0pt;text-align:justify;text-indent:0.5in"><b><span style="line-height:107%;font-size:8pt"><font color="#000000" face="Calibri">Arlington
Library Demo</font></span></b></p><font color="#000000" face="Times New Roman" size="3">

</font><ul style="list-style-type:disc;direction:ltr"><ol style="list-style-type:decimal"><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-size:8pt">Sir Arthur reminded everyone the demo is four weeks
away (Saturday, October 22). </span></p></li><li style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:"calibri","sans-serif";font-size:8pt;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-size:8pt">There is a back-up location: Thornton Elementary
School, located near 360 and E. Park Row Drive in Arlington. The school will
allow the use of the auditorium and cafeteria. </span></p></li><li style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:"calibri","sans-serif";font-size:8pt;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-size:8pt">He asked for folks to bring empty 1-gallon jugs to
the event, so he can fill them with water or sand and secure the pop-ups/garage
tents, since staking is not permitted.<span>  </span><span> </span>There is a possibility for a City-owned
generator, but electricity is not confirmed and should not be planned on.</span></p></li><li style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:"calibri","sans-serif";font-size:8pt;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-size:8pt">Setup will begin around 9:30 a.m. The actual demo
runs from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.<span>  </span></span></p></li><li style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:"calibri","sans-serif";font-size:8pt;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-size:8pt">Tables and chairs will be provided, but bring a
period-looking chair and table if you have them. </span></p></li><li style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:"calibri","sans-serif";font-size:8pt;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-size:8pt">Since this is a demo, everyone is encouraged to
wear garb and armor that is in good condition.</span></p></li><li style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:"calibri","sans-serif";font-size:8pt;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-size:8pt">Preparation has started on the scrolls for the
children to carry with them as they visit each station on their “quest for
knowledge”.<span>  </span>When finished, they may
return to the calligraphy table to have their names inscribed on a scroll. </span></p></li><li style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:"calibri","sans-serif";font-size:8pt;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-size:8pt">He also requested confirmation of how many people
plan to be there and whether they plan to help, present, fight, etc.</span></p></li><li style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:"calibri","sans-serif";font-size:8pt;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-size:8pt">Currently confirmed: <span> </span>period table display, weaving, embroidery,
weapons display, heavy fighting and calligraphy. </span></p></li><li style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:"calibri","sans-serif";font-size:8pt;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-size:8pt">Please
contact him (<a href="mailto:broboris@att.net"><font color="#0563c1">broboris@att.net</font></a>) <span> </span>if you have any ideas for other activities and
reminded the group that bringing projects to work on is also interesting to the
public.<span>   </span>It was suggested to maintain a
list of those who attend for possible school credit.</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-size:8pt"> </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"><b><span style="line-height:107%;font-size:8pt">Boy Scout Jamboree Demo</span></b></p></li></ol></ul><font color="#000000" face="Times New Roman" size="3">























</font><ol style="list-style-type:decimal;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-size:8pt">To be held the weekend of November 11-13.</span></p></li><li style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:"calibri","sans-serif";font-size:8pt;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-size:8pt">Lord Franklin also needs to confirm who will be
there and in what capacity.<span>  </span>Contact him
at <a href="mailto:Franklin.Whitenhale@yahoo.com"><font color="#0563c1">Franklin.Whitenhale@yahoo.com</font></a>.
<span> </span></span></p></li><li style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:"calibri","sans-serif";font-size:8pt;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-size:8pt">Jamboree is a weekend camping event. Water will be
available, power availability is not known. There are also restrooms available.<span>  </span></span></p></li><li style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:"calibri","sans-serif";font-size:8pt;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-size:8pt">The Cooks Guild is developing a paid meal plan for
those coming on Friday and staying through the weekend. </span></p></li><li style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:"calibri","sans-serif";font-size:8pt;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-size:8pt">The schedule for Saturday events is still unknown; BSA
is still developing the agenda.</span></p></li></ol><font color="#000000" face="Times New Roman" size="3">









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</font><p style="margin:0in 0in 0pt 0.5in;text-align:justify"><b><span style="line-height:107%;font-size:8pt"><font color="#000000" face="Calibri">Baronial
College Update</font></span></b></p><font color="#000000" face="Times New Roman" size="3">

</font><ol style="list-style-type:decimal;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-size:8pt">Co-Event Steward, Lady Silvana Corwin, noted that
Their Excellencies will name two baronial champions (bardic and artisan).</span></p></li><li style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:"calibri","sans-serif";font-size:8pt;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-size:8pt">There are currently seven people registered for the
artisan competition. </span></p></li><li style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:"calibri","sans-serif";font-size:8pt;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-size:8pt">The college will offer about 40 classes, two
sessions of children’s activities, and sideboard lunch. <span> </span></span></p></li><li style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:"calibri","sans-serif";font-size:8pt;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-size:8pt">Nno classes will take place during the bardic
competition. </span></p></li><li style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:"calibri","sans-serif";font-size:8pt;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-size:8pt">The site is the First Jefferson Unitarian
Universalist Church in Ft. Worth. </span></p><ol style="list-style-type:lower-alpha"><li style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:"calibri","sans-serif";font-size:8pt;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-size:8pt">Parking is available but limited, carpooling is
encouraged. </span></p></li><li style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:"calibri","sans-serif";font-size:8pt;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-size:8pt">The site opens to the public at 8 a.m. Saturday,
but set up can start on Friday around 10:00 a.m. until complete; if you can
help, contact Silvana on Friday to see if she will still be on the site Friday,
or if set-up is complete.</span></p></li><li style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:"calibri","sans-serif";font-size:8pt;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-size:8pt">Sir Arthur mentioned he will be running a workshop
during the day about how to hide mundanity, which maybe useful to before the
Arlington demo. There will be cloth for sale and the workshop is all day.<span>  </span>Bring something you need to cover/hide to the
college and let him show you how.<span>  </span></span></p></li></ol></li><li style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:"calibri","sans-serif";font-size:8pt;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-size:8pt">Lady Aaliz is also still in need of volunteers to
serve as baronial entourage during the day (which would mostly consist of
attending classes)</span></p></li></ol><font color="#000000" face="Times New Roman" size="3">

















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</font><p style="margin:0in 0in 0pt 0.5in;text-align:justify"><b><span style="line-height:107%;font-size:8pt"><font color="#000000" face="Calibri">October
Tidings/Chronicler</font></span></b></p><font color="#000000" face="Times New Roman" size="3">

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</font><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-size:8pt">Lady Aoife reminded everyone that the deadline for
the Tidings submissions is Wednesday, September 28^th at midnight. </span></p></li><li style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:"calibri","sans-serif";font-size:8pt;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-size:8pt">Officers/Guild Heads need to be sharing the current
activities of their areas.</span></p></li><li style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:"calibri","sans-serif";font-size:8pt;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-size:8pt">Populace should consider submitting <span> </span>patterns, recipes, or other interesting
knowledge.<span>  </span>Persona stories are welcomed,
too.</span></p></li><li style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:"calibri","sans-serif";font-size:8pt;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-size:8pt">The next Tidings will also include the first “Dear
Baron” column about the interesting complexities of “Norman Math”.</span></p></li><li style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:"calibri","sans-serif";font-size:8pt;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-size:8pt">HE Cassandra reminded officers and guild heads that
the next few months contain multiple Mondays that may require the officers/GHs
to review closely any meeting dates.<span>  </span>Let
the chronicler know if you have a practice or guild meeting that is rescheduled
due to the upcoming holidays. </span></p></li></ul><font color="#000000" face="Times New Roman" size="3">









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</font><p style="margin:0in 0in 0pt 0.5in;text-align:justify"><b><span style="line-height:107%;font-size:8pt"><font color="#000000" face="Calibri">Offices
Open for Applications</font></span></b></p><font color="#000000" face="Times New Roman" size="3">

</font><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-size:8pt">Chamberlain</span></p></li><li style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:"calibri","sans-serif";font-size:8pt;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-size:8pt">Archery Marshal</span></p></li><li style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:"calibri","sans-serif";font-size:8pt;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-size:8pt">Seneschal</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-size:8pt"> </span></p></li></ul><font color="#000000" face="Times New Roman" size="3">







</font><ol style="list-style-type:decimal;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-size:8pt">Webminister: Master Caelin stated he had received
email documentation from the previous webminster however has not had time yet
to use them to clean up the website but will do so as soon as possible.</span></p></li></ol><font color="#000000" face="Times New Roman" size="3">

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</font><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-size:8pt">Exchequer:</span></b><span style="line-height:107%;font-size:8pt"> <span> </span>Lady Aoife reported that we in the process of
completing the end of year requirements to kingdom (updated financial policy,
updated inventory and approved budget). The financial committee has reviewed
the draft updated financial policy which will be posted to the website in time
for any comments or questions to be addressed by the committee on the<span>  </span>policy, after which it will be put to a vote
at the next populace meeting.</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-size:8pt"> </span></p></li><li style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:"calibri","sans-serif";font-size:8pt;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-size:8pt">Knight
Marshal</span></b><span style="line-height:107%;font-size:8pt">: <span> </span>Lady Aoife recognized the outgoing
Knight Marshall (Lord Absolon) and the populace and Their Excellencies thanked
him for his service. <span> </span>The new Baronial
Knight Marshal is now milord Hugi Orlanderson.</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="color:rgb(192,0,0);line-height:107%;font-size:8pt"> </span></p></li><li style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:"calibri","sans-serif";font-size:8pt;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-size:8pt">Minister of
Children</span></b><span style="line-height:107%;font-size:8pt">: Lady Liaden Orlanderson announced the start of the Elfsea Youth
Academy. The first session will be held on Wednesday October 5 during fighter
practice. Each session will include a hands-on activity of some sort. </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-size:8pt">She is seeking teachers for any sort of activity (e.g. basket weaving,
music, etc.). <span> </span></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-size:8pt">She is also in need of adult volunteers to assist her.<span>  </span>To volunteer to help, you do not have to have
a background check.<span>  </span>Contact Lady Silvana
Corwin, Kingdom MOC for details on these requirements<span style="color:rgb(192,0,0)">.</span>
</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-size:8pt">The academy is not baby-sitting.<span> 
</span>Parents of attendees will remain in earshot and immediate view of their
children and the Minister of Children.<span>  </span><span> </span></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-size:8pt"> </span></p></li><li style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:"calibri","sans-serif";font-size:8pt;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-size:8pt">Elfsea
Academy</span></b><span style="line-height:107%;font-size:8pt">: <span> </span>Lady Aoife announced that the next
session will be held Monday, October 3rd at Buffalo Wild Wings in Bedford. The
topic is Camping in the SCA and will be taught by Their Excellencies of Elfsea.
</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-size:8pt"> </span></p></li></ul><font color="#000000" face="Times New Roman" size="3">





















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</font><p style="margin:0in 0in 0pt 0.5in;text-align:justify"><span style="line-height:107%;font-size:8pt"><font color="#000000" face="Calibri">Copies of
the budget for 2016 and the proposed budget for 2017 were distributed.</font></span></p><font color="#000000" face="Times New Roman" size="3">

</font><p style="margin:0in 0in 0pt 0.5in;text-align:justify"><span style="line-height:107%;font-size:8pt"><font face="Calibri"><font color="#000000">It was
noted that although the barony is in excellent financial shape, we need to be
good stewards of the funds and avoid future shortages.<span>  </span></font><font color="#000000">Periodic belt-tightening is always a good
exercise.</font><span><font color="#000000">  </font></span></font></span></p><font color="#000000" face="Times New Roman" size="3">

</font><ul style="list-style-type:disc;direction:ltr"><ul style="list-style-type:circle"><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-size:8pt">Lady Aoife reminded the group that many officers do
not even spend their entire approved budget. However, if an office’s budget was
reduced and there is a need for expenditure in 2017, the officer may bring a
proposal to the finance committee for consideration. </span></p></li><li style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:"calibri","sans-serif";font-size:8pt;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-size:8pt">HE Cassandra noted the trend over the last 3-4
years is that Elfsea is spending slightly more than it is bringing in. <span> </span>Current funds in reserve (savings) are
sufficient for needed expenditures. However, Elfsea needs to get creative on
ways to bring in more revenue.<span>    </span>Recent
examples included moving the populace from the Library to a non-payment
location and changing storage facilities to score a lower yearly price.</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-size:8pt">Note: Anticipated activities such as Defender and College for 2017 are
positive, but we want to maintain discipline and find more revenue
opportunities (Kingdom events, adding championships, etc.).</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-size:8pt">Her Excellency also mentioned consulting with Duchess Antigone who has a
background in finance. Two suggestions proposed were adding various kingdom
events to our regular events also consider increasing our event registration fees.
</span></p></li></ul></ul><font color="#000000" face="Times New Roman" size="3">







</font><p style="margin:0in 0in 0pt 1in;text-align:justify"><span style="line-height:107%;font-size:8pt"><font color="#000000" face="Calibri">Her Excellency
also mentioned we are in the process of reserving sites for our 2017 events
(Sid Richardson Boy Scout camp for Elfsea Defender and hopefully the Trietsch
United Methodist Church in Flower Mound for Elfsea College). This will make it
easier for anyone considering putting in a bid to autocrat one of these events
as they will not have to be concerned with securing a site. Securing sites in
advance may also help locate and reserve less expensive sites before
while they are still available.</font></span></p><font color="#000000" face="Times New Roman" size="3">

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</font><ul style="list-style-type:disc;direction:ltr"><ul style="list-style-type:circle"><li style="font-style:normal;font-weight:bold"><p style="text-align:justify;font-style:normal;font-weight:normal;margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:0pt"><b><span style="line-height:107%;font-size:8pt">Populace
members are strongly encouraged to bring both revenue ideas and cost-saving
adjustment to the table.<span>   </span><span> </span></span></b></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"><b><span style="line-height:107%;font-size:8pt"> </span></b><span style="line-height:107%;font-size:8pt"><font color="#000000" face="Calibri">The floor
was opened for questions and Lord Franklin asked if there was a way to approve
an officer’s budget for a sum total for expenses instead of having to break it
down for each specific item in case there is a need to overspend for the one
item. </font></span></p></li></ul></ul><font color="#000000" face="Times New Roman" size="3">

</font><p style="margin:0in 0in 0pt 1in;text-align:justify"><span style="line-height:107%;font-size:8pt"><font face="Calibri"><font color="#000000">The answer
is that the budget show a little bit of both ways.<span>  </span></font><font color="#000000">Officers always have the option of spending
their budget, but that some officers broke it down to shoe where they thought
the expenditures would be.</font><span><font color="#000000">   </font></span><font color="#000000">This helps
with tracking.</font><span><font color="#000000">  </font></span></font></span></p><font color="#000000" face="Times New Roman" size="3">

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</font><p style="margin:0in 0in 0pt 1in;text-align:justify"><span style="line-height:107%;font-size:8pt"><font color="#000000" face="Calibri"><strong><font style="background-color:rgb(255,255,0)">VOTE</font></strong>:</font></span></p><font color="#000000" face="Times New Roman" size="3">

</font><p style="margin:0in 0in 0pt 0.5in;text-align:justify;text-indent:0.5in"><span style="line-height:107%;font-size:8pt"><font face="Calibri"><font color="#000000">Sir Tomas
made a motion to accept the 2017 Budget as proposed.<span>  </span></font><font color="#000000">The motion was seconded.</font></font></span><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif;display:inline"><font face="Calibri"><font color="#000000">​ </font></font></div><p></p><p style="margin:0in 0in 0pt 0.5in;text-align:justify;text-indent:0.5in"><span style="line-height:107%;font-size:8pt"><font face="Calibri"><font color="#000000"></font></font></span><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif;display:inline"><font face="Calibri"><font color="#000000">The vote was put to the floor and t</font></font></div><b><span style="line-height:107%;font-size:8pt"><font color="#000000" face="Calibri" style="background-color:rgb(255,255,0)">he budget was passed by unanimous vote (30
Yeas / 0 Nays)</font></span></b><p></p><font color="#000000" face="Times New Roman" size="3">

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</font><p style="margin:0in 0in 0pt 0.5in;text-align:justify"><font face="Calibri"><u><span style="line-height:107%;font-size:8pt"><font color="#000000">Closing
comments (Baron and Baroness):</font></span></u><span style="line-height:107%;font-size:8pt"><span><font color="#000000"> 
</font></span><font color="#000000">Warm thanks were extended to Lord Franklin Whitenhale for his time as Seneschal
of the Canton of Dragonsfire Tor and his efforts to strengthen relations
between the Canton and the Barony. </font></span></font></p><font color="#000000" face="Times New Roman" size="3">

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</font><p style="margin:0in 0in 0pt;text-align:justify;text-indent:0.5in"><span style="line-height:107%;font-size:8pt"><font color="#000000" face="Calibri">Meeting ended at 7:55pm</font></span></p><font color="#000000" face="Times New Roman" size="3">

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