[Loch-soilleir] Thoughts To Consider for Populace Next Week
Baronman at aol.com
Baronman at aol.com
Wed Aug 12 09:55:43 PDT 2009
Master Modius
Well stated and to the point
This problem only emphasizes the point that growth within our Barony has
stagnated. Their is no one person responsible but many contributing
factors.
The economy and gas prices
The loss of the SCA's presence at Rennfaire and it's mailing list.
The burn out rate of using and abusing those officers that do volunteer
to take an office or multiple offices. Those old timers who don't play at
the Baronial level but want only to play at the Kingdom level ( I never have
understood that one)
and those like me who went in to the SCA full of bright eyes and lofty
ideals, worked their butts off and got slammed for their efforts.
There are even some (like my knight) who says that the SCA has become so
politically correct that it isn't fun anymore. Translation- No more good
parties at events.
Is it a leadership issue? I don't know
Is it populace issue? I don't know
But it is an issue.
Granted- I don't make more than 3 to 4 populace meetings a year but I know
there are more members in the Loch that the same 10 to 12 that go to the
meetings every time I do show up. Surely there are more than the 2-3 knights
or Dons that are at the meetings. Where are the Laurels ?
I can honestly say that anytime someone needed my help within the Barony
or Kingdom, I would gladly give my time and effort to the best of my
resources and ability. I have never denied anybody but they had to ask.
Perhaps there are others in the Barony who feel the same way I do.
I for one will be at the populace meeting. I will speak my mind if asked,
although it probably will ruffle a lot of feathers.
Baron Bors
Baron Loch Soillier
Malleus et Deus
PS Might be worth the effort to find as many email addresses as possible
and send your announcement out to those not on the list. I will forward
your email to those emails addressesI have.
In a message dated 8/12/2009 10:40:45 A.M. Central Daylight Time,
elanghans at khou.com writes:
Will you be at populace? You should. I would like to put out a thought
for consideration and discussion.
There are some critical issues impacting the health and well-being of our
Barony...
It has become critically hard to find replacements for any and all of our
required offices (Seneschal, Treasurer, Hospitaler, Chronicler, Herald, A&S
and/or Marshal (Rapier and/or Chivalric). That is 7-8 officers.
It has become critically hard to find ER deputies for any and all of our
required officer (Seneschal, Treasurer, Hospitaler, Chronicler, Herald, A&S
and/or Marshal (Rapier and/or Chivalric). That is 7-8 ER Deputy Officers.
It has become critically hard to find folks to Steward and/or Cater our
required Baronial events. 2 Events.
It has become critically hard to find folks to Steward and/or Cater our
additional Baronial events. 1-2 events.
There is a lot of officer hat passing; one officer stepping down only to
take up a new office because no one wanted to take it.
Let's do the math. 7 required officers + 7 ER Deputies to those officers
= 14 officer. Plus 2-3 Stewards + 2-3 Caterers.
Sooooooo.....here is the question. Take a deep breath.
Has the time come to pack it in and move from Barony to Shire. If you do
this you are only required to fill 3 offices; (Seneschal, Treasurer, and
one of the following Herald, A&S and/or Marshal (Rapier and/or Chivalric).
If you do not think we should become a Shire, NOW is time to step up and
take an office or a ER deputy position. I did my part. Aside from my
duties as a Director on the Board of SCA, Inc., yesterday I spoke with Wissa to
become one of her Knight Marshal Deputies. I also pledge to put my
application in for that office if and when it opens up fo apps.
What office will you take?
Or should we become a Shire?
See you next Tues for a lively discussion. Please come. If you only come
once per year, come to the next populace.
Master Modius von Mergentheim, OL, OP, WSA, CSS, Baron, Lion
Proud Loch Subject
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