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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Thank you, I was sure someone would add to my
"ideal" list. I "also" appreciated Caelin asking the question. I thought it was
a good question coming from someone wanting to wear a "Baronial
Hat". It made me sit down and think, something everyone of us needs
to do BEFORE the polling. </FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Is wearing Baronial Hats and sitting in Baronial
Thrones all fun and games? I don't think so! Ask any past and/or current
B&B how much responsibility this JOB entails, you just might be
surprised!! How well will the person(s) you have chosen
handle stress and criticism? Will they have the support
needed for this JOB? Will they be fair and honorable to friends and foes
alike? They ARE the face of Elfsea in ALL SCA activities and
are always on stage. Can they handle that and conduct themselves in a manor
in which you will ALWAYS be proud of them? Remember this is a BIG job
and should not be a popularity contest. </FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Now do I really believe there is an
"ideal" B&B, not on your life!! But, I do intend to stand behind the
new Baron or Baron & Baroness of Elfsea and offer all the help,
insight, support and my famous "Bear #&#@ in the woods talks" that I
can muster. Will you do the same?</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV>Baroness Dana Mac an Ghabhann</DIV>
<DIV>Loch Ruadh Seneschal</DIV>
<DIV>Holder of the Azure Keystone of Elfsea<BR>Loch Ruadh REALLY
ROCKS!!!</DIV></FONT></DIV>
<DIV><BR>Dana<BR>Loch Ruadh REALLY ROCKS!!!</DIV>
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<DIV>Lady Elysandre Gernier<FONT face=Arial size=2> wrote:</FONT><BR></DIV>
<DIV>I would like to commend Caelin on asking his question. If more people
asked similar questions, Elfsea would not be in its
current situation. I was once told that all great leaders will ask
questions, They will consult with their officers, past leaders and their
populace. Sometimes it is easy to think that everyone should know the
answer to such simple questions, but everyone has a somewhat different
answer and it is this sharing of ideas that promotes unity
and cooperation. I have watched many Barons and Baronesses and crowns
and I think that the things that Dana listed are all very important and very
true. However, I would like to add that I would like the new B & B to
take two things into consideration. 1. Starting to revive the old practice
of mentoring within the group, taking someone under a wing and helping them grow
to be a vital part of the SCA. I am not saying they should do it all, but
the populace w! ill follow their example. To this day Simon and Tessa hold
a special place in my heart as they showed me the ropes. 2.
Encourage the officers of this barony to recruit from and listen to their
populace. Being a good administrator means you utilize your
resources. There appears to be a long time trend that needs to be broken
of officers thinking they have to do everything and excluding the populace, then
they complain about not getting any help. This is not a slight against the
current officers, this has been a long time problem and one of the reasons a lot
of old timers don't play locally anymore. There are many wonderful
talented people in this Barony who would love to help with various projects if
they are just given the chance. So I say to whomever the B & B are,
get to know <STRONG>ALL</STRONG> of your populace and utilize them.
I know this was long, but I needed to get it off my chest.</DIV>
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<DIV>Lady Elysandre Gernier<BR><BR></DIV>
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