[Loch-Ruadh] Populace Notes

[Kathy Varner]

Populace Notes May 4th 2005

We thank Dohmnall for his services as our Herald, and welcome Gryffudd with 
open arms.

Open Office’s close for bids at May Officer’s meeting May 18th, 2005. Alric 
and Bice have bid for Minister of Arts and Sciences, Viviane for Archery 
Marshal, Tegwared for Hospitaler, and Padraig and Catrin for Seneschal. 
Thank you one and all for your willingness to serve the Shire as Officers.

We had 2 designs submitted for the Gulf War gate one with castle-like 
columns, and one with a Stonehenge look. The populace voted Stonehenge as 
their 1st choice. These designs will be submitted to the Gulf War permanent 
structure coordinator for approval.
The Populace determined that the following fund raisers would be instituted 
to raise funds for gate construction: Aluminum can redemption (Alric will 
coordinate), Jail and Stocks at Lughnasad (Tegwared will coordinate), Silent 
Auction at Lughnasad (Gwen will coordinate), Guess how many water bottles it 
takes to fill a pair of poofy pants (Dana will coordinate and hold all Gulf 
War gate construction funds).

Design ideas for the Shire’s service award “The Ember” are due at May’s 
Officer’s Meeting.

A motion was made and carried to alter the Shire’s plan to purchase a canvas 
pavilion. We will now purchase 2 matching garage pavilions and use the 
balance of funds available from their purchase to obtain curtains, drapes, 
and decorations for a more period look.

We are leaving from Dana’s Sat May 8th at 9:30 am to return Shire property 
to storage in Weatherford. If you have Shire property in your possession and 
cannot make the trip, make sure that you deliver said property to either 
Dana’s or Alric’s prior to the scheduled departure time.

There has been a problem with the availability of the meeting area at the 
IHOP location for the past 3 months. By consensus the populace agreed to 
explore other meeting locations. Proposed were: Ryan’s Steakhouse on Cherry 
Ln., Golden Corral, and Empress café at I-35 and Seminary. There is also the 
possibility of using Riveroaks Steakhouse on Riveroaks Blvd west of 199. If 
you have other options please submit them to any officer prior to May 18th 
for consideration.

Lughnasad: Competition details due to Kat for the web-site by June Populace.
Site Token designs are open for consideration, please submit ideas no later 
than May Officer’s meeting.
There will be no Royal presence at the event. Armand and Ameline have 
graciously consented to preside over our Court.
Coordinator’s Equipment lists are due to Aingeal by June officer’s meeting.
Water bearer Rules: Water bearers must be at least 14 years old or 
responsible youth fighters.

Kingdom Calendar: May
6-8 Beltane Games - Namron (Norman, OK)
13-15 Bordermarch Baronial - Bordermarch (Beaumont, Tx)
            Elfsea Springfaire - Elfsea (Ft. Worth, TX)
20-22 Loch Soillier Baronial - Loch Soillier (Clear Lake, TX) *PED*
            Mendersham Defender - Mendersham (Abilene, TX)
            Eldern XXVII - Eldern Hills (Lawton, OK)
27-29 Steppes Warlord - Steppes (Dallas, TX) *PED*

LR Calendar: May
9th Scribes and Illuminators @ Dolce’s 7:30
18th Officer’s Meeting @ Dana’s (7:30)
21st Bardic @ Alric and Fiona’s
22ndh Fighter Practice/ Archery Practice (Archery will be held at the same 
time as Fighter Practice rather than afterwards.)

A&S: June 12th Garb @ Kat’s,  July will be used for Lughnasad prep.
Archery: Schedule may fluctuate due to Spring weather and event dates, watch 
the list for announcements. Lughnasad Competition format is changing, 
details will be posted asap.
Knight Marshal: Fighter Practice 10:30 may 22nd. If Fighters need to be 
re-authorized get in touch with Bear.
Rapier: Aingeal is re-authorized, however there is currently a problem with 
Youth Rules. There will be no scheduled youth practice or authorizations. 
Next year’s Gulf War point in Rapier will be Schlager not Epee.
Exchequer: balance $3573.67
Herald: name submissions for Mo, Dolce, and Kaz
Hospitaler: Loaned garb to Tor for their Guardian, newcomers Tom and Crystal 
in attendance. Contact made by a woman moving in from mineral Wells.
Chronicler: Praise to Kat for this issue of the SL, Office opens for Bids 
late this year, submissions always needed. Submission contest for most 
individual submission is ongoing.

The ballista has been moved from Gwen’s and will be taken to Gryffudd’s for 
storage and repair work. Watch the list for work days.





Catrin

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