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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Greetings Barony!<span></span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">We like to think of our Barony as a family.<span>  </span>For many in our group that is a big part of
the “why” they are in the SCA.<span>  </span>That is
why the social distancing measures we are all taking will be a challenge for
our Barony.<span>  </span>We like each other and we
like spending time with each other, whether at Populace meeting, events,
gatherings, or practices.<span>  </span><span></span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">The good news is that same sense of family and belonging is
what will get us through this time.<span>  </span>As a
family, we can rely on each other.<span>  </span>We
can stay connected with each other virtually. <span> </span>We can support each other.<span>  </span>We can be there when member of our family
need our help. <span> </span>To that end of supporting
each other, please consider joining the Facebook social distancing support
group <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/566090800925191/?hc_location=group" style="color:rgb(5,99,193);text-decoration:underline">https://www.facebook.com/groups/566090800925191/?hc_location=group</a>
to see where you can be of help and to let people know if you need help.<span>  </span>Also, please reach out to us directly if you
find yourself in need of assistance.<span>  </span>We
are here for you!<span></span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">As we would expect, our members of our Barony are already
leading the way by finding fun ways to stay involved.<span>  </span>Our social media liaison is hosting an online
Gulf Wars fashion show, where people can show of all the fun garb they would
have been wearing this week.<span>  </span>Many
members have been sharing videos and articles of fun arts and sciences they
have found.<span>  </span>If you are unaware, this
Facebook Group has a ton of shared class handouts to learn from <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/1607693392836303/?hc_location=ufi" style="color:rgb(5,99,193);text-decoration:underline">https://www.facebook.com/groups/1607693392836303/?hc_location=ufi</a>.<span>  </span><span></span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">So let’s keep it up!<span> 
</span>Keep sharing and interacting virtually!<span> 
</span>We are a family and we can do this! <span></span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Baron Micolay and Baronowa Uliana<span></span></p>





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