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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Greetings good gentles of Namron and any other
lurking SCAdians,</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>I have been reading the posts and thinking back on
my personal experiences in Namron and Weisenfeuer. I have always felt
welcome in the Namron Barony, even though I haven't found my calling yet and
struggle to find that niche where I can earn the AOA and give to the Barony who
brings peace and contentment to my busy life. </FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>I have heard many great ideas and formulated one of
my own. One thing I was wondering is if we should actually organize one of
the Pop meetings each month to include an item on the agenda for
Newcomers. I would love to have had an opportunity to have introductions
to the other newcomers in the society and maybe set up some informal get
togethers to actually learn some of these things first hand. I don't see
this as a full blown organization, just the Hospitalier or any other officers
sitting at a table at Buzz's for a few minutes after the pop meeting to answer
questions and to personally meet any newcomers and for a place for the Newcomers
to be greeted or meet each other. </FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>My definition of a Newcomer: a person who is still
struggling to find a place and figure out a way to find out information.
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>I have been in the Barony for over 2 years now and
still struggle. I actually live in Weisenfeuer, but find my home is
Namron. I want to participate more, but find that mundane life gets in the
way. I do what I can to introduce others to the life of the SCA and have
succeeded with a few folks, including my husband. I am still working on my
step daughter.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>I also think that we need more outreach at
events. An actual table set up somewhere at the event specifically posted
for Newcomers. A place with a wealth of information available and some
folks to ask those "embarrassing" questions. I like the idea of a
pamphlet, but I know that this is a lot of work. Maybe even a monthly or
quarterly class hosted by the Hospitalier for those with questions. These
are just my ramblings. I would love to help with things now that I have
pitched in my two cents.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Genevieve du Faucon</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>mka Jenn Haxton</FONT></DIV></BODY></HTML>