[Namron] Events

[Chass Brown]

The putting one group over another has been happening.. the horsie group
over the disabled. I have done something instead of flaming others I
researched and gave a list of sites that passed A.D.A. inspection. Matt
I would be more than willing to help with the telling and walk through
of sites to verify if they are at least close. We are always looking for
sites that are compliant with the A.D.A. and fit the needs of the group.
When it comes to sites its hard for those who can walk to decide what is
acceptable for those in chairs. when they have not experienced it. I
will also point out those who use them but can get up and walk if the
terrain gets rough don't actually know what we that can not walk at all
have to face.. so get tester is there make sure they don't get up out of
the chair (not a scooter) to make the test valid ( I can name 2 who can
walk who can tell you what's accessible that's Isobel and Shadow).
Something that was pointed out.. think of a woman in full Elizabethan
garb if someone in full elizabethan garb (hoop skirt and all) if they
can fit and turn around without hitting a wall then more than likely a
wheelchair can fit. Same with Latrines.. Realize it takes 6 feet square
for my chair to turn, which is the standard area set in the A.D.A. . 
 
Chass Brown A.K.A.
Charinthalis Del Sans of the portable chariot. 
Honorable Recruiter of the House of the Red Shark.
Rear Admiral Northern Region Ansteorran Royal Navy -      Ship the Red
Shark.  Muddeler of Mead
 
-----Original Message-----
From: namron-bounces at ansteorra.org [mailto:namron-bounces at ansteorra.org]
On Behalf Of Matthias the Brewer
Sent: Tuesday, October 17, 2006 12:25 PM
To: 'Barony of Namron Mailing List'
Subject: Re: [Namron] Events
 
All,
 
I'll probably regret getting involved in this discussion again, but I'm
feeling rather philosophical today.
 
Any changes in policy from the BOD will result in changes of policy at
the Kingdom, Regional, Baronial, Shire, and Canton levels.  This is just
how things work.  Talking about changes on the list will probably not
force any changes.
 
I'm going to agree with Lady Danielle here.  If you want to suggest
changes, then continue as we are here and just debate them on the list.
 
But if you want to MAKE changes, put your money where your mouth is.
Find a site, and put in a bid for an event using that site for
consideration.  I have certain changes I want to do myself, and I have
plans to put in a bid for Protectorate XXXI.  My bid will continue many
of the traditions associated with Namron's Protectorate, but with some
plans to do more.  I personally feel that strict adherence to tradition
leads to stagnation.  And I don't want to see Namron go down that road.
I want to see Namron grow and thrive.  Continuing to do things because
we've always done them that way is a slow road to death.  If you have a
reason you are not ABLE to be an Autocrat, find someone who IS able and
help them.  If you do not WANT to be an autocrat, but just want to talk
about how people are making mistakes and not doing things correctly,
SHUT UP!!!!  
 
By the way, I don't know a lot about handicaps/disabilities, and would
welcome input into what is good and bad about sites from that point of
view for Protectorate XXXI.
 
At the same time, I don't advocate change just for the sake of change.
Change should be thought out and implemented in the best interests of
the Barony as a whole.  If we move to a site that is handicap friendly,
but does not allow for equestrian events, we are catering to one group
within the Barony at the expense of another.  I don't particularly like
that analogy, but it makes my point that there are many requirements we
need to meet. 
 
I think we do need to consider other sites.  But we also need to keep
equestrian events.  And I would like to add a Siege Engine activity.
There is a lot of effort being spent advocating siege engines at Gulf
War (and other wars), but no one seems to want to add them to
local/regional events.  Besides, I think Siege Engines are cool!!!
 
Anyone interested in the Siege-Engine-Launched-Water-Balloon Catch?  Not
sure it is possible, but it does sound entertaining to watch!!!
 
Let me add one more point.  Before we start bonfires and pointing
fingers on the lists about who did and who didn't do what when I told
them this and then they ignored me no matter how good my intentions were
for the improvement of the SCA as whole and blah blah blah.  We have had
a change in leadership in Namron.  Everything that happened before
Protectorate XXX is history.  I don't agree with everything that was
done before Protectorate XXX, and I don't disagree with everything done
before Protectorate XXX.  Ulf and Maleah did what they thought was right
for the Barony as a whole.  Overall, I think they did a pretty good job.
Perfect?  No, but I'll admit they did a better job than I probably would
have.  
 
Let's give Their Hairy-Toed Excellencies Baron Donnchadh and Baroness
Muriel (sorry, I HAD to throw in a Hobbit reference) a chance to do what
they think is right.  I happen to think they're both pretty damn capable
people.  I think they can do a good job, and I am also willing to bet
that they will do things that I think should have been differently.  But
they are both going to be the best B/B they can.  I can't help but
notice that this discussion has started less than 48 hours after their
investiture.  I understand and approve of giving input to leaders (both
mundane and period), but don't start a bonfire before they have a chance
to do anything.
 
Remember, we all have different opinions of how things should be done.
And none of them are wrong.  They're just opinions.
 
Let's quit talking about the past, and decide how we're going to move
into the future.  
 
Matthias the Philosophical and Opinionated 
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