<html><head><style type="text/css"><!-- DIV {margin:0px;} --></style></head><body><div style="font-family:times new roman, new york, times, serif;font-size:12pt"><DIV>Hi all, The idea of havein the business part of populace first and then an activity of some kind is great. it is also the completion of a circle for me personally. 'Way back in the ancient times (1975), in what was to become the SHIRE of Eldern Hills, we met weekly (because we could) and did just that. It was a chance to wear our garb more often, learn new things and ingeneral, have FUN! As time moved on, it was apparent that more and more groups moved away from that idea & there really wasn't much learning goin on at a populace meeting anymore. To see a resurgance in the Learning portion of Populace meetings is wonderful. Garb at meetings (if you can) is another great way to get us in the mindset of what we are doing. However, for those
who are unable to wear thie garb (no matter the reason), we must not chide them or scold them, even in jest. </DIV>
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<DIV>How grand it is to see the Circle bring us around again.</DIV>
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<DIV>M. Jalali of Salamis</DIV>
<DIV>Behold the Power of Please.</DIV>
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</FONT>I think it sounds great... and how about us doing something fun at Populace?!?! ?There is a lot I don't know how to do...like dancing, or learning the old songs, etc...<BR><BR>Seneca of Ravens Fort<BR><BR><BR>________________________________<BR><BR>I think we need to all try and wear garb to populace meetings. I for one will do my best to show up in garb unless my job keeps me too long and I have to rush.<BR>I think this will help pump up morale and bring us together closer as a family. The Barony of Raven's Fort has always been something of a gem...let us shine!<BR><BR>David Brown<BR><BR></DIV></DIV></div></body></html>