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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>argh! ya, lubbers! where was ya?
....ya missed the free booty! :)</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>~Baronial opinion polling will be at next
populous. It will be a ballot poll open to all members and
NON-members, within and without of the Barony, so even if you are not a member
and do not live inside the Barony, you still have a voice. Primarily,
this convention is for that extended family of Raven's Forters who "call us
home" and support us. Some weight will be given to paid members who reside
here, but their Majesties, Highness', & the Kingdom Seneschal are looking
for insight and overall support for candidates. This gives them a good measure
in their decision.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>~Applications for B&B are being
accepted NOW and this will likely be shut down at the end of
next week. Interviews with the candidates will begin at Bordermarch Melees
(Nov 17-18). The ballot, with candidates name, will be posted onto the RF
website at about the same time. You may mail it in, or scan and email it
as a .PDF. Or, simply turn it in at next populous. Additionally,
ballots will be in your Decemeber Quoth, which will be mailed
early.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>~Candidate 'speeches' will be allowed at next
populous. No Q&A, just a quick moment for candidate introduction
and presentation of goals/ agenda to the group. His Majesty Jason and
the Kingdom Seneschal, Master Modius will be in attendance.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>~If you wish, you may send personal correspondence
concerning candidates to the Crown and Royal Heirs. In fact, they
encourage it. Pros and cons accepted for any of the candidates or
candidate pairs. The information will help their Majesties make a informed
decision concerning the wishes of Raven's Fort at large. Please use this
avenue to your advantage. All correspondence will be in strict confidence,
so speak up and speak out, if you are so motivated. DO NOT forward
comments to the Kingdom Seneschal. His role is strictly as
liaison.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>~Decision of the Crown may be as early as mid-Dec,
but there is no definite constraint on them there. Investment will be at
Coronation (at least that's what I think I heard, so grain of salt on
that).</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>~~~THIS POLLING IS NOT A VOTE! THE FINAL
DECISION, AS ALWAYS, LIES WITH THE CROWN!~~~</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>ALSO! ~Plans are tentative, but Yule
revel is being planned for December populous as well, so garb is
encouraged. </FONT><FONT face=Arial size=2>***Ungarbed members, as
always, will be considered as rouge house-elves, stripped of any
clothing or possessions, dipped in hot cheese, and required to run the
dreaded "bunny-feather" gauntlet! After that you go on the auction
block! Be WARNED, we'll have a rich dominatrix in attendance!!!***
So, play it safe, wear garb! :)</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>That's about the scoop. If I missed anything
important, I'm sure it will be corrected with fervor and I will be flogged and
drug through the streets.... </FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>The bnbball is in your court. Don't
fail. </FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>dsd</FONT></DIV>
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