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size=2>Salerna, (and others)</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=564451516-09122004><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff size=2>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: <A
href="http://moas.atlantia.sca.org/topics.htm">http://moas.atlantia.sca.org/topics.htm</A></FONT></SPAN></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial><FONT size=2><FONT color=#0000ff><SPAN
class=564451516-09122004><FONT>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.</FONT></SPAN></FONT></FONT></FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><SPAN class=564451516-09122004><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff size=2>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.</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
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face=Tahoma size=2>-----Original Message-----<BR><B>From:</B>
namron-bounces+epperss=oge.com@ansteorra.org
[mailto:namron-bounces+epperss=oge.com@ansteorra.org] <B>On Behalf Of
</B>Amanda Townsley<BR><B>Sent:</B> Thursday, December 09, 2004 10:11
AM<BR><B>To:</B> namron@ansteorra.org<BR><B>Subject:</B> [Namron] Re:
newcomers/catalogue<BR><BR></FONT></DIV>
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<P>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....</P>
<P>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 :) </P>
<P>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!</P>
<P>thanks,</P>
<P>Salerna della Rena of Wolfstar</P>
<P>Acting Hospitaler for the Incipient Canton of Skarrgard</P>
<P>4053885733, <A
href="mailto:westerdayaddams@yahoo.com">westerdayaddams@yahoo.com</A></P>
<P>ps. still expecting people for tomorrow's little soiree-- bring your
butts to shawnee!</P></BLOCKQUOTE></DIV><BR><BR>"Live as if you are going to
die tomorrow,<BR>Learn as if you are going to live forever." <BR>-Ghandi
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