[Steppes] Steppes Business Meeting - November 2003

[G. Major]

 I am not a Lady..  thank you for the compliment but I have
not yet been granted the right to claim such a title.

Kynborough

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> Steppes Business Meeting
> November 4, 2003
>
> With much thanks to Lord Mikael.  And my apologies to all that this is so
> late in being posted.  It is my fault, not Lord Mikael's.
> Lady Francesca
>
> ∙The meeting opened with applause for the first issue of the
> SteppesLetter from the new Chronicler, Lady Kynborough.  If you haven't
> seen it, find one.
> ∙Herald √ Sir Mahdi reported there were 4 (or 5) submissions √ some
> armory submissions √ there will be commentary at his house on November
> 19th √ the Herald▓s office is open and applications for it are being
> accepted (since he's just been announced as the new Baron).
> ∙Arts & Sciences √ Lord Vincenzo reported that the A&S office is open,
> with bids closing at the November populace meeting. The Kingdom A&S
> Symposium will be held every other year, alternating with Laurel▓s Prize
> Tourney. There will be a Collegium on Saturday, November 22 at The Wooden
> Spoon in Plano, subject will  be 12th Night Gifts, attendants can
> participate in a pot-luck lunch.
> ∙Treasurer √ Lord John de Irwynne reported that the Barony has money.
> Fall Court attendance was 78. The office of Treasurer is open, so far 1
> bid has been submitted.
> ∙Hospitaler √ Lady Clare reported that at the Celtic Heritage Demo 10 new
> people signed up. Since the last Business meeting 5 people have attended
> their 1st meeting and 9 people have been contacted.
> ∙Chronicler √ Lady Kynborough  reported formatting problems with the
> first issue, and requested corrections from the populace.
> ∙Knight Marshal √ Lord Morgan Buchanan reported that 3 fighter practices
> have been held since the last business meeting, there have been many
> deaths (in character), but no injuries. New fighters are slowly acquiring
> their own armor and dispensing with the loaner gear.
> ∙Rapier Marshal √ Absent, no report.
> ∙Archery Marshal √ Lord Jacques reported that practices have been held,
> and 6 people have submitted scores for IKAC. The archers continue to work
> on ⌠stuff". The position of Archery Marshal is currently open, with one
> bid received.
> ∙Chirurgeon √ Lady Liadan related that there have been no injuries
> reported, and that there is a new Kingdom Chirurgeon and Water-Bearer.
> ∙Demo Coordinator √ Lord Iames reminded members that the International
> Festival Demo at St. Mark▓s School in Dallas is Saturday, Nov. 8th. He
> detailed the schedule and arrangements for participant parking.
> ∙Equestrian Marshall √ Absent, no report.
> ∙Virtual Scribe √ Hubert reported that the calendar had been updated, and
> that November▓s populace meeting was supposed to be at Lady Averial▓s.
> ∙Glaslyn √ No member present, no report given.
> ∙Lindenwood √ Will be holding their populace meeting on November 18 at
> Jaycee Park in Irving.
> ∙Fall Court Event Steward √ Lady Esther has been ill, unable to make a
> report.
> ∙Upcoming Events √ 12th Night  - Will be held Saturday, January 3rd, at
> Sokol Hall in Ennis √ ad is in the Black Star √ December 20th is cutoff
> for feast reservations, $8.00 per person for feast, in addition to $7.00
> site fee. Merchants will be allowed to set up outside, but must provide
> their own tables, chairs, etc, and must have State Sales Tax Permit. H.L.
> Muireann▓s Cartography competition that was to have been held at Warlord,
> will be held instead at 12th Night. Hall opens at 11 a.m., Eistedfodd
> beings at 2 p.m.  And don't forget the Baronial Investiture, too.
> ∙Herbal Guild √ Next meeting is on Monday, November 10, at Lady Liadan▓s.
> ∙Bowyers and Fletchers Guild √ next meeting is on Wednesday, November
> 12th at Lord Iames▓.
> ∙Clothier▓s and Textiles Guild √ Next class is Thursday, November 6th at
> Lady Elsbeth▓s.
> ∙Calligrapher▓s and Illuminator▓s Guild √ the Guild needs charters, and
> was pleased to announce the donation of approximately $250.00 worth of
> supplies from Lady Kynborough.
> ∙Dance Guild √ About 20 participants show up each week. Cast members from
> Scarborough Faire are showing up to join in.
> ∙Mistress Serena broached the subject of throwing a going-away party for
> Mistress Lasair before she departs the Steppes.
> ∙His Excellency Fritz commented that Fall Court went well, and that Lady
> Esther deserved a great deal of credit for it. The December Business
> meeting will also include an Oaks meeting. The December populace meeting
> scheduled for Friday, December 19th is subject to rescheduling, due to
> the possibility of Their Excellencies having traveling plans. The Sokol
> Hall in Ennis is reserved for Coronation, to be held Saturday, January
> 10th, but no one has come forward yet to run the event. His Excellency
> asked if Steppes would like to run it? (Many in agreement.)
> ╥Sir Mahdi √ Their Majesties were impressed by the civility and
> orderliness of the selection of the Baronial Successors.
> ╥The office of Quartermaster is open, 1 bid has been received.
>
> Meeting adjourned.
>
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