[Namron] Rumour Mongering and general bad behavior

Tue Apr 11 21:26:40 PDT 2006

All,

I would count this as a much more meaningful post if there were names
associated with it rather than the vagaries below.

I am the one mentioned who did not have a warrant renewed.  Yep.  That was
me.  I had troubles with some of the forms, had problems with a slow
transition, and was further slowed down by a ban from Kingdom to NOT utilize
the previous treasurer as a resource.  This means I pretty much had to learn
everything on my own.  And being rather stubborn (yes, really!!!), I don't
like asking for help from others.  This is all my responsibility.  I was
offered help from several people, which is also something that tends to make
me do things on my own (stubbornness combined with independence).

In my personal OPINION, I doubt the previous Treasurer (Kathleen) will ever
be given the office again.  There were some irregularities about how some
things were done.  I don't think she did anything done maliciously, but some
things certainly out of the ordinary.  The SCA in general tends to be very
particular about how funds are handled.  Given that their status as a
not-for-profit organization is at stake, I'd say it's a pretty reasonable
approach.

Rumor mongering.  Isn't that pretty much what is being done below?  Trying
to stir up the Populace with a vague email full of veiled accusations?

I'd be more than happy to sit down and talk about all of this with the
author of the below email.  And I'd also like to encourage everyone to sit
by and listen.  However, I doubt that is going to happen.  Or is it?  I
could make time to meet with interested parties this weekend.

I don't believe Kathleen left the office in a disaster.  I found all of the
records to be in pretty good shape.  The biggest problem was trying to open
one checking account, close two accounts (neither of which had my name on
them as an authorized user), and try to meld three checking accounts into
one report.  A smooth transition was not possible, but that is neither her
fault nor mine.

Anyone have plans for this weekend?

Matthias

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From: namron-bounces+matthiasthebrewer=cox.net at ansteorra.org
[mailto:namron-bounces+matthiasthebrewer=cox.net at ansteorra.org] On Behalf Of
Romana Thiana
Sent: Tuesday, April 11, 2006 6:17 PM
To: Barony of Namron
Subject: [Namron] Rumour Mongering and general bad behavior

Dearest Cousins, 

What at a sad day for Namron today doth be.

A malicious and malignant rumour regarding a certain valued member of this
group hath cometh unto mine ears.  This person was made a Companion to the
Order of the Sable Storm of Namron for her devotion to her office.  She
didst hold this office when all else wouldst have nothing to do with it.
Many calls didst go out for a replacement, yet those calls went unheeded.
Our Lord Baron and Lady Baroness didst praise her widely and without
hesitation for her accuracy, thoroughness, and timelimess in her reporting.
And Their Excellencies did holdeth her in highest esteem.

Yet, the rumor is that that she didst leave the office of the treasury in a
"disaster".  And that other not quite "above-board" events happened whilst
she was in office.  

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This vicious rumor doth border upon slander.  And methinketh that the Lady
in question doth have enough proof for mundane legal action.

I do wonder if these kind and gentle folk have talked with the person they
are vilifying to get her perspective upon this matter, before they repeat
this abhorrent rumour to others?  

Did Kingdom ever have to come to our Baron and Baroness because of problems
with the treasury of Namron during her tenure?  No.  

Has Kingdom had to do so with the current treasurer?  Yes.  And as such, his
warrant was not renewed this time.  His perpetual lateness in reporting and
refusal of offers of help lend itself to the perception that this barony has
been in jeopardy of losing its status.

And why is this vileness being spread at this time?  Could it be to help
elimina! te her from getting the position again?  Perhaps to promote someone
else for the job? Or mayhap it do be because people just enjoy spreading
"dirt", "ill will", and "licentious gossip"?

In my few years in this pleasant Society, I hath never heard someone's
character defamed like this Lady's without substantial proof.   

These actions, in my opinion, are reprehensible.  We are a Society founded
upon Chivalry and genteelness.  We are to represent ourselves and others as
such.  This sort of behavior is base and foul. 

Unto those Good Folk who have contributed to such feindish rumour mongoring:
Shame be upon you!

Unto those Good Gentles who were happily unaware of such, my most sincere
and humblest apologies for wasting your band-width.

Empassionately yours, 

&nb! sp;

P

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