[Ravensfort] Meetings and .. stuff

[byzytym]

Parking is an issue at the university.  I am not on campus much so I don't 
have the answers on that.

We use to meet in a large room upstairs in the LSC which was ok.  As 
suggested, out of the whole time we met there only once or twice did people 
ever stuck their head in to see what was going on.  Later we met in a large 
upstairs lobby with duck displays.  That was more open and people wondered 
by all the time.  That was a good spot for us.  Comfy chairs too.

If things don't work like that at the college anymore... they don't work 
like that anymore and we will stick with what we've got ( which is pretty 
good ) or find something else if we want to be more public.  The only reason 
I am suggesting the college again now is because when we lost it there was 
great lamenting and hand wringing.  People rent their garments and covered 
themselves with dirt.  OK, maybe they didn't go that far, but there was 
great disappointment.  If we are not interested, we are not interested. 
Time marches on.  It's all good.

As for relocating this month, we couldn't met on the 1st and the normal 
place is not available on the 8th so ya gotta do what ya gotta do.  The 
reason I suggested we keep the meeting north is for the college students we 
will lose if it is not in Huntsville.  As Lady Gwyneth recommended, try to 
meet in the same area "consistently".  If there is no place north... no big 
deal.  Has a decision been made as to where yet ?

Peace,
Vlod NotVlad



----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Shane Wallace" <sdwsdw at suddenlink.net>
To: "ravensfort" <ravensfort at lists.ansteorra.org>
Sent: Friday, January 02, 2009 4:01 PM
Subject: Re: [Ravensfort] Meetings and .. stuff


> 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 ! ! !
>
>
> _______________________________________________
> Ravensfort mailing list
> Ravensfort at lists.ansteorra.org
> http://lists.ansteorra.org/listinfo.cgi/ravensfort-ansteorra.org