RF - October Minutes

[AMH/DBLJ]

You clamed that you made inquiries before you changed the meeting policy.  You
didn't ask the people it would effect the most.  You might have asked John.  He is
the one that benefits the most from the change.  The only way I have to "honor"
your "request" is to not come to the meetings as it is not worth driving a 100
miles to get there after the events and other important issues have already been
discussed.  Frankly, that is unacceptable.  I contributed hard work in Barony long
before you even thought about playing and I don't appreciate being discarded in
this manner.  I know you would love for me to keep my mouth shut and take whatever
is handed to me, but that is not going to happen.  ALL I AM ASKING FOR IS A
COMPROMISE.  I don't think it is too much to ask.

Pax,
Marius

Paul Gilbert wrote:

> Hi......
>
> I do not have anything against the Woodlands, Conroe is half way between
> the 2 ( in fact closer to the Woodlands than Huntsville) and there is Candy
> Cane park. Yes it is part of the Barony. I am looking at the location from
> a logistics stand point only. Just like I am suppose to do as Seneschal.
>
> If there is a good place to hold fighter practice in the Woodlands, bring
> it to the attention of the fighter practice committee. It seems that half
> way is a good place.
>
> The meeting issue is dead Doug. Please let it lay. Keeping it up will do no
> good, only harm. We have other projects to work on that would benefit the
> group much better rather than arguing over the format of a meeting. Please
> honor my request on this. If, when I step down, you wish to be Seneschal
> again, then apply and if you are appointed, you can change it any way you
> want to.
>
> As to answering your email I sorta have in several posts. Call me to talk
> about it further. I am happy to discuss it privately. Lets for now, keep it
> that way.
>
>   BTW, it was not very nice to "You haven't heard anything yet". I am
> trying very hard to be fair and square with as many folks as we can. Lets
> keep this on a civil level, please.
> I think I asked that in a private email also.
>
> Niklas
>
> At 12:27 AM 10/17/00 -0500, you wrote:
> >Niklas,
> >
> >Why would you "rather not hold it in the Woodlands."  Do you NOT consider
> >it as
> >part of the Barony ??????????????
> >
> >If you plan on being Seneschal for another year, I feel it was dismissive
> >to tell
> >me that the meeting issue is dead and to take it up with the next
> >Seneschal.  You
> >haven't heard anything yet.
> >
> >Why haven't you answered my private email from several days ago ???
> >
> >In service to the Crown and Barony,
> >Marius
> >
> >
> >Paul Gilbert wrote:
> >
> > > Answers below to questions....
> > >
> > > >As far as the gift exchange goes...  I thought that as co-autocrating
> > I would
> > > >take the opportunity to try and reinstate Rolling Bones for Treasures
> > since
> > > >it's been so long since we've played it.  If most people want a
> > Mongolian Gift
> > > >Exchange I will be glad to go along with that as well.  Let me know
> > what you
> > > >think.  Either way, I can't see having two exchanges.
> > >
> > > Up to the group and autocrat of the Yule. Doe not matter to me. We can
> > > decide at Officers or next populace meeting or here on line.
> > >
> > > >(C) If the Barony would like, I will check with Martin to see if the Art
> > > >Building will still be available to us.  I have no doubt that it
> > will.  It is
> > > >my understanding that by the New Year we will have a new Seneschal so
> > I guess
> > > >the final decision will be hers / his to make.
> > >
> > > New Seneschal???????????? News to me. I have another year to go on my term.
> > > I do not step down till Sept 2001.
> > >
> > > I am going to announce a deputy as soon as I can talk to the folks that
> > > have applied. It is my fault that it has taken so long. That pesky job and
> > > Crown stuff has gotten in the way.
> > >
> > > But, as far as me stepping down.....Not that I know of.
> > >
> > > On the room , Please do check with Martin. It would be good if we can
> > get it.
> > >
> > > >(D) May I make the suggestion that at least one fighter practice a
> > month be
> > > >held in The Woodlands as Gates Edge is holding weekly practice there now.
> > >
> > > I agree. I however, would rather not hold it in the Woodlands. Conroe would
> > > be the best choice unless a better site can be found. Candy Cane Park is
> > > and has been a good choice. However, there might be a better place.
> > >
> > > The fighter practice committee needs to look at this as well as if a change
> > > in the Huntsville practice is needed.
> > >
> > > BTW, we need to add Hfrafna (sp) to the fighter practice committee. They
> > > need to get together as soon as possible at least my email, best in person.
> > >
> > > >(E) Question : When is the first meeting of the Site Improvement
> > Committee ??
> > >
> > > Up to the committee. Soon perhaps. I do not need to attend.
> > >
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