[Steppes] Fw: Youth

barb draeco55 at home.com
Sun Jul 1 20:12:17 PDT 2001


I will work it any way you want.  As soon as I get a tme frame worked out
that would be wonderful.  Are you going to Queens Champion in Austin on july
27 - 29 I think.  Maybe we can work it in then?

Let me know.
VKate
----- Original Message -----
From: "Archie/Sebastian" <sbstn at ev1.net>
To: <steppes at ansteorra.org>
Sent: Sunday, July 01, 2001 10:01 PM
Subject: Re: [Steppes] Fw: Youth


> Viscountess Kate;
>
>     I would be happy to teach an entry level Archery class at this academy
> if it falls within the proper criteria.
>
> Don Sebastian Frobishire
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: barb <draeco55 at home.com>
> To: <steppes at ansteorra.org>; <lindenwood at ansteorra.org>;
> <glaslyn at ansteorra>; <elfsea at ansteorra.org>; Chiara <chiara at io.com>
> Sent: Thursday, June 28, 2001 12:40 AM
> Subject: [Steppes] Fw: Youth
>
>
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > >
> > >
> > > Youth Academy Proposal
> > >
> > > by
> > >
> > > Viscountess Katherine Mariana O'Malley
> > >
> > > The purpose of this Academy will be to assist the youth of our society
> to
> > understand, question, and become a working group within our kingdom. I
had
> a
> > Youth Court which consisted of a Youth Champion who was in charge of my
> > Youth Guard, an A&S Champion, and a Court of Handmaidens with a Chief
> > Handmaiden. I would like to see this become a tradition in Ansteorra as
> > well.
> > >
> > > In many ways, youth of the ages 10-17 are to young to autocrat, hold
an
> > office, or organize an event. In addition, they are too old to go to
> > children's activities. I want to help them find a focus and support them
> in
> > their endeavors. As I do not wish to be a baby-sitting agency, I will
need
> > the parents to participate. I will ask the parents to sit in on
> discussions
> > and assist in events involving their children. My main objective is to
> have
> > our youth participating in productive and exciting activities with
> > supervision. When assistance is required with youth activities, I will
> > create volunteer schedules. I would like to have the youth assist the
> ruling
> > royalty, nobles and guests. I want these individuals to learn to serve
> with
> > dignity and respect; for themselves and those they serve.
> > >
> > > I want to teach them Arts & Sciences, Service, the different forms of
> > Combat, Waterbearing, the Chirurgeonate, Equestrian, Sewing 101, and the
> > responsibilities of being a member of a Barony. I want them to
understand
> > what it is to be a Baron and Baroness, a King and Queen, a Mistress and
> > Master of the Laurel and a Pelican as well as what it is to be a Knight.
> > These students will also learn how to tell the difference between
> coronets:
> > King, Queen, Royal Highness' Baron and Baroness, Court Baron and
Baroness,
> > Count and Countess, Duke and Duchess, Viscount and Viscountess and the
> > proper manner in addressing each. My ultimate goal is for them to have
fun
> > while learning.
> > >
> > > Eventually, I would like to have specific awards for the program at
the
> > Baronial and Kingdom level (i.e., Service, A&S, etc.). Once the bugs are
> > worked out, I hope to recruit volunteers in other areas to create like
> > academies. I will do all that I can to aid in organizing their
endeavors.
> I
> > am willing to travel to different areas to teach our tried and true
> methods,
> > pitfalls, mistakes and enthusiasms over projects that work well.
> > >
> > > The SCA was originally created for college students, but not youth. I
> hope
> > to integrate our youth into the adult world of the SCA. We have youth
that
> > have been playing since birth because their parents have been playing
that
> > long. I have witnessed boredom, lack of enthusiasm, and no direction.
When
> > there is nothing to do, unconstructive and troublesome behaviors have
the
> > opportunities to rear their ugly heads.
> > >
> > > I am not asking for this undertaking to become a baronial office or
> > responsibility. I am asking for advice, ideas, and thoughts. I would
like
> > the support of the Barony so that I might bounce this worthwhile idea
> > around. I would like to hold youth events at a future date.
> > >
> > > I propose to have fund-raisers so that we can make this Academy
> > self-supporting. There are many ways this can be accomplished: car
washes,
> > bake sales at events, craft sales, etc. I also hope to take some field
> trips
> > to historical museums and other educational places.
> > >
> > > I have considered creating a Youth Academy for some time. I am well
> aware
> > of the responsibilities and commitment, as I am the joy I will receive
in
> > return. My hope is that the youth will enjoy it as much as I will.
> > >
> > > I have two Ladies-in-Waiting, three Pages (ages 8, 13, and 15) and a
> > Handmaiden (age 16). These learning goals I have set for them, I
> thought.why
> > not expand to the Barony, Cantons, Shires, Incipient Shires, and
finally,
> > the Kingdom.
> > >
> > > I have worked with youth for the majority of my adult life. I have
> taught
> > youth in a religious environment for four years. I was a foster parent
> > several years ago. Youth are drawn to me and I feel it is my
> responsibility
> > to guide them in a positive direction. This is the most positive
direction
> > that I can see to motivate our youth to be productive.
> > >
> > > I could easily go on and on regarding the establishment of this
Academy
> > but this gives you an overview of my goals, hopes, and desires.
> > >
> > > Your humble servant,
> > > Viscountess Kate
> > >
> > > I will be sending more info shortly. I am currently penning handbook
> > entries for the Youth Academy concerning SCA 101, Court Etiquette,
> > Autocrating, Service, A&S, and Creating Your Own Events Along With Other
> > Events.  My goal for adults in our Kingdom is to help the youth be
> > recognized as contributing members.
> > >
> > > I would appreciate all suggestions, advice and assistance. I have
> > basically figured out what I want to do to get this Academy started, but
I
> > will need help figuring out what works best.
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