[Northkeep] a plea for support

[Dawson, Lynne]

I feel I must apologize to both Zubeydah and the populace of Northkeep for
not informing you of the request made by the Kingdom Waterbearer. If I was
sent an e-mail regarding this request before today, I did not receive it or I
would have asked you for your assistance before now. With my recent surgery
and being off work for almost 3 weeks, the person covering my desk was
deleting SCA e-mails sent to me in order to keep my mailbox from overflowing.
I didn't think this would be a problem since I receive duplicate e-mails at
home. However, either this one slipped through the cracks, or in my drug
induced state, I didn't see it in my inbox at home. I do humbly apologize for
any problems this may have caused anyone. Please help Zubeydah and the other
Ansteorra waterbearer's at AAA by giving a small donation for all of
Ansteorra's fighters so they stay healthy and hydrated during what promises
to be an event not to be missed!

In Service,

Marta

-----Original Message-----
From: zubeydah at northkeep.org [mailto:zubeydah at northkeep.org] 
Sent: Thursday, June 10, 2004 11:52 AM
To: northkeep at ansteorra.org
Subject: [Northkeep] a plea for support

Northkeep:

You have read the words of the Kingdom Waterbearer In Charge, who has pled
with all of mighty Ansteorra to provide supplies for the hard working
waterbearing staff at Argent Anniversary. The response Kingdom-wide has
been dismal, to our discredit and shame.

We have clearly demonstrated in the North that an advanced level of
waterbearing service reduces heat injuries for both combatants and
spectators. Fighters that don't overheat and have appropriate food items
available to them, fight better. Better fights are more entertaining to
spectators, and more enjoyable for the fighters. Events that are enjoyed by
all involved gain word fame, and attendance can rise at the event in
subsequent years.  *** Therefore, in the bigger picture, good waterbearing
is truly *VITAL* to the success of events. ***

I humbly beg of you: If each adult in Northkeep was willing to bring just
one item or a $1.00 donation to Populace on June 28th, we could provide
service and hospitality to the warriors of Ansteorra that is much needed.
(I am also more than happy to accept items or donations at any Wednesday
night fighter practice from now until AAA.)

The costs involved are minimal: One of each item on the list given by our
Kingdom Waterbearer could be purchased for $10.  (( For comparison, the
average 'spread' at a Northern Regional event is about $50-$60.. for a
fraction of the number of combattants that are estimated to be attending
AAA. More people = more supplies needed. ))

What your Kingdom has asked of Northkeep:
- 1 Can Gatorade Mix: NOT clear types, NOT red flavors, for safety reasons.
- 1 Bag of oranges
- 1 Melon (Honeydew, cantaloupe, watermelon)
- 1 gallon jar of dill pickles (Ideally in the plastic jars available in
some brands.)

That is all the kingdom asks. But I ask more, because I know that Northkeep
*CAN* meet its obligations and responsibilities - this has been clearly
demonstrated in the past... and because we have raised the bar here in the
north and shown that hospitality does not have to be provided at the
*MINIMUM*. We can do better. We have shown this historically.

Please consider providing any of the following:

- Carrots
- Celery
- Cheese - mild cheddars are best. Nothing exotic, please.
- Cherry or Grape Tomatos
- Red or Green Grapes
- cans of large black olives - these are $0.99 at WalMart, and our fighters
love them.

If you are leery of purchasing produce too far in advance of the event,
please consider making a cash donation equivilant to its cost, and I will
personally obtain the items and make a public accounting of donations and
purchases so that you know the money was well spent. All items donated from
Northkeep as a group will be clearly identified as such. All items donated
by individual households or groups that request their donations be kept
seperate will be clearly identified as being from that group.

Northkeep, please help us show all of Ansteorra that the Black Star shines
brightest in the North, and that we love and cherish our "knuckle-dragging
stick jocks." 

yours in watery service,

Lady Zubeydah Jamilla al-Badawiyya
Northkeep WBIC
Northern Regional WBIC






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