[Namron] Re: newcomers/catalogue

Thu Dec 9 08:35:07 PST 2004

Salerna, (and others)
This is the first I recall hearing that such a catalogue is trying to be
created already.  Keep mentioning it, and get with people to ask
specific questions, and write down what they say. Are you wanting a list
of what goes on at a "normal" event, or a list of activities that can be
done either at home or at events?  Many of these types of things can be
found, along with descriptions, by looking at Arts & Science links from
the SCA and Kingdom pages.  It would be nicer to have descriptions
written by people from this area who do the activity, but you can get a
quick start this way.  The Kingdom of Atlantia has a great list of links
on their site:  http://moas.atlantia.sca.org/topics.htm

I think it is a great idea, although I doubt if you'll be able to do a
complete listing with descriptions in a size that can be affordably
given to all newcomers.  Possibly an overview to be put in a flyer to be
handed out, with a more complete listing and descriptions being in the
Hospitaller and or Arts & Sciences officers files?  In the overview,
different types of embroidery known or considered to be appropriate can
be listed, but not a complete description of each, for example.  Some
people may seem to be slow in helping with such because they think that
someone else who knows more about the subject is either already helping,
or being approached.  I would recommend talking with the A&S officers
for help, because they may already have descriptions in some of their
files of some of the more common crafts.

I know I mentioned to Grainne that I would be willing to help with the
mentoring program, so if there is anyone here who wishes help with
anything feel free to contact me and I will see what I can do to help
you.  After Christmas will be best for most people at this point, I
imagine, for detailed assistance at any rate.

	-----Original Message-----
	From: namron-bounces+epperss=oge.com at ansteorra.org
[mailto:namron-bounces+epperss=oge.com at ansteorra.org] On Behalf Of
Amanda Townsley
	Sent: Thursday, December 09, 2004 10:11 AM
	To: namron at ansteorra.org
	Subject: [Namron] Re: newcomers/catalogue

		Rose, we are working on this "catalogue" of which you
speak, however it is being met with laziness, forgetfulness, or
down-right apathy in that, on the skarrgard end after soliciting both
namron and skarrgard, i have only received about 4 responses for
it....and i know there are more people in the barony than that who
must've done something right to have all these beautiful awards with
which to tag their email signatures...hehe....I am not sure that Grainne
has received any more responses than i have on this matter, and we only
have 2 people wanting to be mentors.... and for those people you know
who you are, thank you for stepping up to this and making yourself
available to help out our newcomers!  It is much appreciated and I am
sure when others see you doing it, they will think "hey this isnt so
hard, why didn't I volunteer as well? oh, wait, I've already got my
awards and word fame so i don't need to earn anything anymore...."  or
maybe they will just decide! d to look beyond themselves and see that
they can help out the newcomers, hey we were all there once.... and i
could not have made it through my first event, my first populace, um,
discussions, nor my first war without those helpful people---- I know
you exist out there!!!!   But Rose, if you know of anyone for this
catalogueing of SCA skills and interests, please let me or Grainne know,
as we need all the help we can get.  Our offices exist for a reason, but
it does take a proverbial "village", and without everyone helping to
create that welcoming environment, we will be just like any other club
that people join to feed their own egos, as opposed to a society who
truly loves a time period and a history that many mundanes take for
granted, and that we chose to learn about for our own fulfillment rather
than tangible gains....

		And Isobel, thank you for your input- I would very much
like to meet you, since i do go to the Namron Pop meetings and Grainne
has introduced me several times, please don't hesitate to exercise your
"sociability" with me!  I can get much better input in person than
behind an email, and i also retain critiques a little better as well
when people are able to face me and sit down and share their
concerns/comments/suggestions.....I have only been playing for 6 years
(which im sure doesnt sound like anything to anyone)- so i don't really
know what kind of weight is carried by being "married to a laurel"(is it
like being a baroness or a queen?) but im sure that is where most of
your experience comes in and i would be happy to hear any input from
your spouse as well :)  

		I hope I can continue to be of service, and please
everyone let me know what you need- I have no life (not kidding!) so do
not hesitate to call me or email me privately about questions, concerns,
or what have you---- If i dont have the answer, believe me i will not
rest until i find it!

		thanks,

		Salerna della Rena of Wolfstar

		Acting Hospitaler for the Incipient Canton of Skarrgard

		4053885733, westerdayaddams at yahoo.com

		ps. still expecting people for tomorrow's little
soiree-- bring your butts to shawnee!

	"Live as if you are going to die tomorrow,
	Learn as if you are going to live forever." 
	-Ghandi 

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