[Northkeep] An observation, of a local discussion, I would like others opinions on

[Tamara Britton]

As with any guild meeting, people will come to visit. At A&S, some may come and talk while we work. At dance guild, when we had it at Kieran's, there were people who would just come to watch and hang out. When fighter practice was at Woodward, people would come and visit too. No matter what guild meeting, not every one in attendance would be working. I've even brought my artwork to Scribal Guild but did no work due to just wanting to talk to my friends. What can we say; we're a friendly bunch who get along and like to hang out.

Your totally right: the problem with having other stuff at other guild meetings is space. There is not enough space nor enough table room to spread out as much. Since the VFW is so large, it's the perfect space to do multiple activities. 


I totally agree that "Fighting is a very specific activity, that takes a specific type 
of location, set of safety rules, and most importantly, mind set of the 
individuals. To clutter our space with your...whatever...detracts from what we are there for." This really came in to play last night. When I stopped by, I did notice the crowded space. I realize there is an issue some nights with the "other side" being used by VFW members for a meeting. I think crowding in the fighter's side was a bit overwhelming and I can see how it would distract fighters. 


The "other side" can be 
considered a "gathering hall" while the fighter's side should be 
exclusively for fighters and their families/friends who want to watch. Perhaps we could ask that if the "gathering hall" is in use that those other than fighters and their 
families wait outside until the hall is available on that side, or on 
those nights like last night, just say that side won't be available until 8pm, so don't 
show up earlier unless you are a fighter. We should keep in mind that not everyone is on the list and knows when the VFW meetings are, so it needs to be told to everyone at FP prior to that meeting date.


I realize that the VFW use was acquired by a fighter specifically for FP. However, I think the VFW is a great space for groups other than fighters to gather and visit, play, work on crafts, or eat. So long as everyone pays their "site fee" of cleaning, and stays in the "gathering hall" unless fighting, I see no reason to shut down the other side altogether and leave the VFW only for fighters. It's a shame to waste the space since so many of our friends and families use it. It would sadden me greatly if I couldn't hang out every week at Fighter Practice. 

These are just my opinions on the subject, as requested, 


Dervilia



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From: Angus MacKnochard <glnn_jhn at yahoo.com>
To: The Barony of Northkeep <northkeep at lists.ansteorra.org>
Sent: Wednesday, October 5, 2011 9:03 PM
Subject: [Northkeep] An observation, of a local discussion, I would like others opinions on

Needle workers guild is for needle working

Scribal guild meeting are for Scribal
Archery practice is for Archery
and when we had dance practice, it was for practicing dance
 
Any of these other meetings could accomodate 
grub and garb
gaming
or groups of like minded individules sitting and doing what ever it is that makes them like minded
 
 
 
but NOT fighting
Fighting is a very specific activity, that takes a specific type of location, set of safety rules, and most importantly, mind set of the individuls.
 
to clutter our space with your...whatever...detracts from what we are there for.
 
Fighting would not be welcomed at any other type of venue, what makes your activity defacto welcome at our venue.
 
our location, thats what. 
 
our location is great. Cool in the summer, warm in the winter, and dry all the time.
 
Solely by the greatness of our location, do we have to suffer what ever burden is deemed we must bare.
 
This reminds me of an Old Mongol Fable
Your Grazing lands are much greener than Ours, 
So By The Right of "The Good of the Many" 
We decide, We may all now graze on the lands that you developed.
 
A few of us may help you tend you fields, if it suites our desires, 
but you may not be upset if we leave your land in disrepair.
We expect you to carry the majority of the burder. It is, after all, your land.
 
If you protest, then we will make you sign a list stating what labor you will perform, 
before we will let you graze your herds on your land, 
because that will be the most fair for us all...
 
 
 

Angus MacKnochard Bagadur
ANDA GDH
KSCA
CSS LXVIII, 


snerta er vald
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