NR - Posting of Officers and Charter For the Bardic College of Ansteorra (LONG)
jonwillowpel at juno.com
jonwillowpel at juno.com
Sat Jan 22 16:32:25 PST 2000
Lady Simone
I caught a big typo in charter. The College is suppose to Offer aid to
bardic competition. I hope we can change that . I notice that your
Charter is different from the one I put out. This is a little confusing.
If we are going to make such a major change I think we need get opinions
from the community before changing the Charter.
Your Charter states that is the same one that was put out last reign but
it is not the charter which was put out. This is misleading. We need
communication not razzle dazzle politics. There is a lot of difference
from encouraging, and not offering any kind of aid. The one thing I got
from the bards was they were interested in being involved in
competitions. They did want the college of offer aid to groups so the
competition would in prove. They understood that we could not stop or
interfere but we could help. Also it was stated by several people that we
needed to clearly state we had no control over the use of the arms of a
group. If a group allowed the title bard to have the ensign on their it
was alright but the college could not give that privilege.
As premier bard I talked to a lot of people and the majority of the bards
were worried about competitions. I did not put that section in based on
my own opinion. I do not believe it should be changed on a single
opinion. If this a sore point then we should debate it some more. There
is room for compromise between the two stands. But if this charter is to
supersede the earlier one then please take my name off. I do not support
the stand of "NO AID". THIS WAS NOT THE CHARTER I PUT MY NAME ON!!
Simone's charter
Competitions
1. The Bardic College has a policy of non-interference with local
title or non-title competitions. The college will not offer aid to anyone
who is having bardic competitions.
Section from the charter that was " placed before the Bards of Ansteorra
By the Premier Bard, Willow De Wisp, Two Times and Voted to the Positive
at the Coronation of their Royal Majesties Daffyd Whittaker and Octavia
de Verdon Becomes the official charter of the Ansteorra College of Bards
as of December 11 AS XXXIV."
III. Competitions
1. It is choice of each group as to whether or not they have a title
bard competition. The college will offer aid to local groups seeking to
have a title bard or any other kind of competitions. It is encouraged
that all local groups have a title bard. Selection of a title bard is
left to the discretion of the individual group,according to their
traditions and wishes. Prizes and the Symbols of Office are the
discretion of the Group not the College. The Kingdom's Premier Bard is to
be chosen annually, by the traditions of the college.
On Thu, 20 Jan 2000 16:01:18 -0800 "Lady Simone"
<margiejr at sprintmail.com> writes:
> Please excuse multiple posts of this letter It has been sent out to
> reach the majority of the kingdom that is on line.
>
> Greetings,
>
> I am Lady Simone Maurian Ui'Dunlainghe The Information Coordinator
> for the Bardic College of Ansteorra. for the last year you the
> populace and the bards of Ansteorra have been kind and gracious. You
> have provided your insight and oppinions on several Drafts of a new
> Proposed Charter for the Kingdom Bardic College. At this Past
> Corenation I was Presented with a copy of the Aproved Charter By the
> Premier Bard of Ansteorra to be Posted unto the Populace. I would
> Like to Thank everyone who Provided comentary on the perivious
> drafts of the charter. If any Individual would like a personal copy
> of the charter Please feel free to Contact me. I can Provide you
> with a hard copy or electronic copy of the charter. Pleas direct
> comments to Myself or Other College officers not to the list.
>
> Bardic College Officers are:
>
> Primier Bard of Ansteorra
> Master Ulf Gunnerson
> ulfie at usa.net
>
> Bardic College Information Coordinator:
> Lady Simone Maurion Ui'Dunlainghe
> margiejr at sprintmail.com
> 3317 Littlejohn Ave.
> Fort Worth Texas 76105
> (817) 536-6629
>
> Bardic College Newsletter Editor
> HL Robert Fitzmorgan
> Fitzmorgan at cs.com
>
> Bardic College Education and Performance Officer
> Duchess Willow de Wisp
> jonwillowpel at juno.com
>
>
> In Service
> Lady Simone Maurian Ui'Dunlainghe
> Information Coordinator; Bardic College of Ansteorra
> margiejr at sprintmail.com
>
>
>
> Charter for the Bardic College of Ansteorra
>
>
> The term "Bard" in this document is a general term used to refer to
> all musicians, poets, storytellers, skalds, actors, and other
> performing artists.
>
>
>
> The Bardic College is the fellowship of bards. The Bardic College
> exist to promote the bardic arts in the kingdom of Ansteorra. To be
> an educational resource and supportive organization for bards and
> those wishing to be bards. To maintain the bardic history, and
> bardic traditions of the Kingdom of Ansteorra. To encourage Bardic
> styles consistent with the historical era of the Society.
>
> 1. The primary purpose of the Bardic College is to strengthen
> the
> Bardic Arts through the sharing of information, ideas, and
> techniques in
> formal and informal gatherings.
>
> 2. Membership in the Bardic Collage is open to anyone saying
> that
> he or she is a bard. As it has been in the past in this kingdom any
> person wishing to be a
> "Bard" in the Kingdom of Ansteorra has only to claim such.
> Membership in the college can only canceled by the individual bard
>
> 3. Individual bards are autonomous except in matter concerning
> all Bards. Each Bard is an individual with their own style and
> personality; hence the collage does not mandate the type of Bard
> craft an individual bard must pursue.
>
> 4. No single bard can speak for the bardic College.
>
> 5. The Bardic Collage is to remain non-political. Those who
> hold offices are but trusted servants they do not govern. They are
> to work for the support of the Bardic Arts. Final authority for the
> collage comes from the Bards of Ansteorra a whole. Any changes in
> the Charter or policy statements will be made only after sincere
> effort to communicate with as many bards as possible and reasonable
> time given for comments. The Primer Bard will communicate with the
> officers of the College, and as many of the past premier bards as
> possible before taking any major action. Premier Bards may set
> reasonable goals and projects for their tenure after communicating
> with the College officers.
>
> 6. Bards earn their keep by patronage; hence, a bard may be
> hired by
> anyone choosing to hire a Bard. The College dose not interfere or
> regulate.
>
>
>
> II Officers of the Bardic College
>
>
> The Officers of the Bardic College are the Premier Bard of
> Ansteorra, College information Coordinator, Newsletter Editor, and
> Education and Performance Opportunity Officer. Te list is not all
> Inclusive the Premier Bard may appoint deputies to handle tasks
> during his/her tenure. Bellow is a brief explanations of duties.
>
> 1. Premier Bard of Ansteorra is the executive head of the
> college, and is also responsible for promoting the bardic arts in
> the Kingdom of Ansteorra, to be an example of bardic excellence, to
> serve the Crown as Kingdom Bard, To communicate and function as
> deputy to the Kingdoms Arts and Science Officer, and to
> arrange/facilitating the competition to choose his or her successor
> in/or about November. The Premier Bard Of Ansteorra is chosen
> annually, by the customs and traditions of the Bardic Collage. It is
> the duty of the Premier Bard to arrange the competition for his
> successor as close to a year as possible. Format of Completion to be
> chosen by the out going Premier Bard. The Competition is open to all
> bards of the kingdom. Working with the College officers the Premier
> Bard will set reasonable goals and Projects for his tenure. Past
> Premier Bards will act as advisors to present Premier Bards.
>
> 2. College information Coordinator, Coordinates and Maintains
> Bardic Information and contacts in a physical and electronic
> storage. Facilitates Quarterly meeting of the College. Distributes
> Briefings of those gatherings to the Kingdom Officers and Populace.
> Serves as the focal point for the Kingdoms Bardic Network. It is
> recommended that the Coordinator appoint 5 deputies one from each
> region to assist with the office. Term of office 2 years.
>
> 3. Newsletter editor is responsible for publishing the
> newsletter of the bardic college. It is recommended that this
> office also have deputies Term of Office 2 years
>
> 4. Education and Performance Opportunity Officer is responsible
> for promoting
> research and Educational material on the bardic arts and in
> arranging performance venues. It is recommended that this office
> have deputies e from each region, to assist in promoting research,
> education and performance opportunities related to the Bardic Arts.
>
> 5. When a office becomes vacant the Preimer will announce bids
> and after a reasonable time appoints a replacement.
>
>
>
> III. Competitions
>
>
> 1. The Bardic College has a policy of non-interference with
> local title or non-title competitions. The college will not offer
> aid to anyone who is having bardic competitions.
>
> 2. As any group, guild, or household can hold bardic
> competitions the Primer bard may hold special competitions during
> his tenure
>
>
>
> IV. Gatherings
>
>
> Gatherings are organized activities for bards that can range from
> Bardic Circles, guild meetings, Walk about's to Work weekends. To
> encourage the bardic arts, and to create environment of cooperation
> among the bards. We to encourage groups to have some type of bardic
> outlet for the bards in their group.
>
> 1. Bardic Circles are non-competition activities at events
> were bards may perform for all those who wish to listen and
> participate. These are wonderful places for bards and the audience
> to give Largess to bards that touch their hearts.
>
> 2. Walk about's are performing situations where the performers
> set up stations and the populace travels t the stations. Fire Walks
> are were the bards travel to individual camp fires.
>
> 3. Bardic Guilds or gatherings are done at the group level to
> encourage support amongst the bards. Sharing of knowledge and skill,
> a place to practice and share new material. The structure of these
> meetings is left to the discretion of the group. They can be formal
> practice
> sessions to mini revels.
>
> 4. Bardic Work weekends are meetings and work groups sponsored
> by the college.
>
>
>
> V. Symbols of a bard
>
>
> The bardic Sash has been a long time standing representation of the
> bards in this kingdom and shall remain the custom. Bards may
> decorate their sashes according to custom or however they please.
> Please remember that heraldic designs belong to the group or
> individual that registered them and cannot be displayed except with
> permission of the owner.
>
>
>
> The sash it self is Sky Blue trimmed at the ends with Gold fringe.
>
> Following are the Customary Symbols
>
>
>
> Primer Bard A wide gold Zigzag Surmounted with the kingdom
> Badge
> Title Bard A wide gold Zigzag Surmounted with the Groups
> Badge
> Winner of non- A wide Silver Zigzag
> Titled completion
> First place
> Poem A Purple Zigzag
>
> Story A Green Zigzag
>
> Song A Red Zigzag
>
> A college Patron A wide White Band
>
> Five time Judge A wide black Band
>
> Previous Primer Bard A cloak of many Colors
>
>
>
>
>
> This Charter having Been placed before the Bards of Ansteorra By the
> Premier Bard, Willow De Wisp, Two Times and Voted to the Positive at
> the Coronation of their Royal Majesties Daffyd Whittaker and Octavia
> de Verdon Becomes the official charter of the Ansteorra College of
> Bards as of December 11 AS XXXIV.
>
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