[Steppes] Notes from the new guy

[John Mays]

New Seneschal signing on.
I might misspell a name or two or not list a full title here and there, so 
please forgive me.  I am typing from their handwritten notes.

For those of you not able to make the business meeting, here is a short 
review of the high points:

Two offices filled, although one for only 6 mouths, and she seems rather 
firm on this point.
The Hospitaler is Alena, and for the short term, Katya is our local 
Chronicler.

Knight Marshal Hrafn Olafsson reports that the attendance at fighter 
practice has been rather light due to the weather and the holidays.  The war 
practice did draw a total of 33 fighters, counting the light and heavy 
groups.

Archery Marshal Linet Grey lists only one shoot in December (rain and 
Holiday issues).  The turkey shoot raised $105 for the American Cancer 
Society.  Jacque won the shoot and Alienor won the turkey raffle.  BTW, no 
archery practice Sunday after 12th night.

Our Demo Coordinator Brenain reported that the Mensa demo in November went 
well.  We have several upcoming demos scheduled, the nearest being with the 
North Texas Irish Festival.

Equestrian Marshal Allessandra di Giovanni reports that the search is on for 
new practice area.  If you know of a suitable location please let her know.

Katya, our short term Chronicler, stated that the Steppes letter info is due 
to her on the 15th.   Like she said, SHORT TERM, so if the printed word is 
your thing, please send a note to her inquiring on the position.

Our Exchequer, Elin, reports that expenses related to 12th night have placed 
the bank account at just under $5,000.  This does not include feast 
reservations that have been paid to date.

Gerita del Mare reported that the game kits for the war are in need of some 
busy hands.  They are part of the Royal gifts, so we really need to get 
these things knocked out.  Clothiers and Textile guild members are meeting 
on the 1st, 2nd and 3rd Wednesdays each month at her house.  Others are also 
welcome.

This Saturday is 12th night, and if you have not heard that more volunteers 
are needed, then you must be living under a HUGE rock.  Setup starts at noon 
on Friday.  Tear down and clean up occurs at the end of the event on 
Saturday night.  Email the 12th night stewards if you can lend a hand.  A 
schedule of event activities is on the web site.  They also ask that people 
not forget the table-decorating contest.

As usual, the locker where all the Steppes gear is housed is a complete 
wreck.  This is not good, but has become the norm of late.  So, since 90% of 
the locker gets emptied for 12th night, we are going to make good use of the 
situation.  I need as many bodies as can be assemble at the locker by 10 AM 
on the Sunday after 12th night.  We will completely empty, inventory and 
reload the locker.  It also seems that several items seem to be fewer in 
number than last inspected.  So if you have an item that should have been 
returned to the locker, bring it this Sunday.   The truck used for 12th 
night will be back at the locker by noon.  This means we must do all the 
prep work in the 2 hours before it arrives.  If we act as a unit, we could 
probably get this whole process completed by 2pm.   This requires lots of 
people willing to work up a sweat.  We all benefit from the use of the items 
stored there, this is part of that debt.


See you at 12th Night

Jon Rolfsson.

no HL.