[Southern] Merger

[GuyLestran at aol.com]

Perhaps a merger of the three groups in the Area,  the third being Middleford.

I hate to use the Barony word,  but the three groups could from one and then each become cantons.

Just an idea.  I don't know if they have the people to support this or not.

Guy

In a message dated 11/17/2004 8:20:39 PM Eastern Standard Time, "Bob Dewart" <gilli at hot.rr.com> writes:

>Just one quick question.
>
>Was any thought given to returning the land (zip codes) back to the Shire
>they came from?
>
>Gilli
>Shoot more arrows.  You're bound to hit something.
>----- Original Message ----- 
>From: "Erik Langhans" <elanghans at khou.com>
>To: <southern at ansteorra.org>; <tempio at ansteorra.org>; <hejanais at yahoo.com>
>Cc: <wrinkle at tex1.net>; <foxden at juno.com>
>Sent: Wednesday, November 17, 2004 9:08 AM
>Subject: [Southern] Merger
>
>
>> Please include in your next issues of the Tir Medon and Tempio official
>newsletters as well as post to all local email lists that your groups have.
>I would also request you read the letter at your next populace meetings.
>>
>> Thanks
>>
>> Modius
>>
>> ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
>>
>> Heartfelt greetings unto the shires of Tempio and Tir Medoin!  First off,
>I wanted to say how great I think is that your two groups are considering
>merging.  The pollings and discussions over the last month showed an
>overwhelming support for this union.  If anyone has any problems or
>concerns, we want to hear from you so we can address your worries.  Please
>feel free to email your local seneschals, Baroness Jan (your regional
>seneschal), or me.
>>
>> This is an exciting time: a time for new growth and new opportunities, a
>time to make new friends, and a time to create a strong foundation.  The
>process of merging the two groups may take a bit of time, so please have
>patience.  There are a lot of small details that cannot be overlooked,
>including how and where to merge the bank accounts, where meetings should be
>held, and what name the new group should use going forward.  All officers
>are affected by this change, including up the line to the Kingdom Officers.
>So many, many conversations will need to be held.
>>
>> I have heard that your two groups are considering having a joint Yule
>revel.  That is a wonderful idea.  This will allow you all to get to know
>one another.  Looking for opportunities to do joint events, practices, and
>meetings will be very beneficial going forward.
>>
>> Please be thinking about what name and device you would like to have for
>this new group.  Do you wish to call it Tempio, Tir Medoin, or signify a new
>beginning with a completely new name and device?  I would like to request
>that you take some time in the next couple of populace meetings and on your
>email lists to discuss these three options.  Be creative, have fun, and get
>your soon to be announced regional herald involved.  As you consider your
>decision, keep in mind that you must have a name and device passed to attain
>status as a group, so choosing a new name and device may prolong the merger,
>since the name and device will have to go through the heraldic registration
>process.  The Heralds are ok with fast-tracking a new name and arms out of
>kingdom to the College of Arms (corporate) but once it gets to corporate
>there is no expedited process available.  Over the next couple of months, I
>recommend that you discuss the various naming options and narrow down your
>list of na!
>>  mes and devices.  Then, at a populace meeting or at your joint Yule
>Revel, you can do the final voting.
>>
>> This spirit of cooperation and community makes me proud to be your Kingdom
>Seneschal.
>>
>> Modius
>>
>>
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