[Scriptoris] Re: Scriptoris Digest, Vol 7, Issue 9

[N.D. Wederstrandt]

hi, delurking for a minute and after reading all my mail totally non-linear 
and in no particular order, I have a couple of questions.

First, I'm curious if somewhere there is a list or chart of how many hours 
each scribe has worked, as a scribe.  I know mundanely, libraries, have 
charts of volunteer hours people sign in and do and was curious if scribes 
has ever thought about doing that for charter painting tables or how many 
charters people have painted.  While I don't think it should become 
mandatory or anything, I think a nice think you for someone who 
consistently worked their and produces scrolls should get a thank you.

Secondly, with all the discussions everyone is having about giving 
recognition for scrolls and charters given out.... I think a display of the 
scrolls with a brief description is a great idea.  I very much remember 
Asylyn's scroll she did with the very fine calligraphy on it and I also 
have the opportunity of seeing Serena's scroll for Edwin.  Perhaps, at Arts 
and Sciences venues as well as others, we could ask for space to have a 
display regularly for recently done scrolls.   I know the Barony of Bryn 
Gwlad has some portable trellises that could be set up with s-hooks to hold 
framed scrolls.  we could post the name of the Scribe, the type of scroll 
and any appropriate fact (sort of like an art gallery.)   Having a display 
of recent works, and doing it consistently would draw attention to artwork 
and any artist that was doing a lot of work.  It wouldn't have to be at 
only art venues but that's a good place to starts since many artisans and 
people who normally judge artwork would be there.

	I think the old practise of having names written on the back of painted 
charters is a good thing.   Not only does it give the recipient a name to 
the person painting a scroll but it allows the guild principal and the Star 
Signet a chance to remember who is doing what....

	Hopefully, this all makes sense I haven't had much coffee yet this  morning...

Sign,

Clare R. St. John
delurking.....