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<DIV>I want to double check some information. </DIV>
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<DIV>At my last shire meeting, they talked about creating an award of some sort to thank people for their good deeds, something far short of an AOA.</DIV>
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<DIV>Now, from my experience in the East Kingdom, this is NOT DONE. (My shire back East got slapped six ways to Thursday for giving out a thank you.) In no uncertain terms we were informed that shires cannot give out awards or orders, that is reserved for the Crown and Baronies; and if we want to give out awards, we better become a barony. It was highly recommended to my old shire that it does absolute nothing that even has the APPEARANCE of an award or order.</DIV>
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<DIV>I toned this down a lot and said it in the business meeting for my new shire; it was my first official meeting as acting herald and I hope I imparted correct information. That is: "a shire cannot give out awards or orders, that is reserved for the Crown and Baronies." Is this correct in Ansteorra?</DIV>
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<DIV>Ever a Servant,</DIV>
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<DIV>Lady Prudence the Curious</DIV>
<DIV>Acting Herald of the Shire of Emerald Keep</DIV></DIV>
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