[Ravensfort] Meetings and .. stuff

[Shane Wallace]

Greetings to all,

(Just my two cents and some suggestions.)

I agree with Lady Elke and m'lord Drew, as a past hospitaler of RF and a 
past regional hospitaler of our great kingdom we should be in the public 
eye. Its a very good recruiting technique. But I would NOT recommend using 
the LSC for future populace meetings. Here are some reasons why: First, 
there are parking issues and regulations our members and Visitors might not 
be familiar with.  Second, SHSU is notorious for the hills and stairs that 
might be difficult for our older members and our handicap members to 
negotiate (yes, I do know the university has to be in ADA compliance). 
Finally, as Lady Elke and m'lord Drew pointed out, students are not just 
going to walk into an on going meeting, if they do they are usually looking 
for something else.

I do think the Raven's Guild should use the LSC for their meetings. It gives 
them a presence at the university. They have a right to advertize their 
meetings on all approved bulletin boards through out the university, which 
in turn will build their numbers. Furthermore, I think Barony members should 
support the guild by maybe attending their meetings or even hosting a 
refreshment buffet for the students and their guest. How about a DEMO on 
campus with everyone in Garb/costume, There could be fighting light and 
heavy and huge A&S displays with lots of splash and flash (decorations). Now 
that would get people's attention ! ! !

I like to use the Cake Analogy when talking about the barony and the student 
group. The barony is the cake, the strong foundation of the desert. The 
Raven's Guild is Icing on top of the cake. Both are very important and 
combine they are absolutely out of this world and unstoppable. I feel that 
the populace meeting should be out in the community of the barony such as 
the fire station or even a restaurant with a meeting room. Building local 
members in the areas of Conroe, Huntsville, and surrounding areas will keep 
group strong for years to come. Supporting the student group is very 
important too. As they grow in their studies working toward their graduation 
they grow in the SCA as well. Upon their completion of their studies they 
will move on and join other SCA groups through out the known world thus 
helping us all.

(ok, that's just my two cents... Everyone have a wonderful day and a very 
happy new year. Blessing to all.)

In Service,
Lord Malcolm

P.S. I think all the officers are doing such a wonderful job ! ! !