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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Good my friends and neighbors of the Steppes, I bid
you greetings and well-wishes!</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>My words to you today come with slightly
heavy-heart, for I find myself in circumstance both in and out of the society
that requires me to resign my commission as your Knight Marshal.
Mundanely, my work at Brinks will be requiring my more frequent travel once
again, through the end of the year, which would be when my commission expires at
any rate. Additionally, Their Royal Highnesses have requested my presence
as members of their Entourage. I look very forward to serving Their
Hignesses, but am saddened that it means I will no longer be able to continue to
serve you in my capacity as Knight Marshal through the end of the
year.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>I've consulted with His Excellency, and we've
agreed that we need to close out this process in short order. To that end,
the announcement has already been made verbally to the regular fighters at
Steppes fighter practice, and I will post it to the baronial and canton email
lists. If anyone knows of ANYONE who is or may be interested in this
position, PLEASE make them aware of it. The bid for this office will close
at Business Meeting on July 6th.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>For anyone interested in this position, please make
your formal application known by contacting the following
individuals:</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Their Excellencies: <A
href="mailto:abd-al-mahdi@excite.com">abd-al-mahdi@excite.com</A> and <A
href="mailto:richila@swbell.net">richila@swbell.net</A></FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Seneschal: <A
href="mailto:ylwrose2@juno.com">ylwrose2@juno.com</A></FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Central Region Marshal: <A
href="mailto:turtlewurx@hotmail.com">turtlewurx@hotmail.com</A></FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Myself: <A
href="mailto:morganbuchanan@hotmail.com">morganbuchanan@hotmail.com</A></FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>You will need to complete an application form which
will require a photocopy of an identification form such as your driver's license
and you are required to be a paid member of the SCA. This isn't necessary
to APPLY, but you need to have that taken care of when you take over the
office.</FONT></DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>
<DIV><BR>The important thing right now is to make your intention to apply for
this office known to the individuals listed above. Everything else can be
taken care of after that. Your application letter should include your
mundane contact information, a brief resume of qualification for this office,
and any ideas and plans you may have for the execution of the office.</DIV>
<DIV> </DIV>
<DIV>It has been my sincere pleasure to serve this Barony directly for so long,
as Knight Marshal, Acting Knight Marshal and Deputy Knight Marshal. I look
forward to serving Ansteorra in a more direct role with Their Highnesses, but I
also look forward to continuing to serve The Steppes in the future as
well.</DIV>
<DIV> </DIV>
<DIV>In Service to the Steppes,</DIV>
<DIV>Centurion Morgan Buchanan</DIV>
<DIV>Knight Marshal, Steppes</FONT></DIV></BODY></HTML>