Minutes for September 23, 2001

This meeting was held at Kauke Hall on the Wooster College campus, and was hosted by the Marche of Thistle. Forester Nigel fitz Maurice presided, and approximately 15 people attended the meeting.

    Officer Comments

    Herald (Master Patrick McPhelan) Normal report for this office has been sent in on schedule.

  • Chirurgeon (Lady Madelena) At Society level, there have been increasing concerns about liability with regard to the presence of the Chirurgeonate as an office. There is talk of eliminating the office.
  • Thrown Weapons (Forester Ian Gourdon) Several Brendoken people attended Middle Marches Baronial Championships. No local activities within the Barony recently.
  • Exchequer (Lord Hugh the Silent, on behalf of Lady Genovefa de Terranova) Present balance $1039.18. Any outstanding receipts should be turned in to Genovefa or Hugh.
    Reports from Group Seneschals
  • Alderford will host "Masque of Courtly Love V: A Family Day at the Market" on February 23, 2002.
  • Three Towers just held a very successful demo at the Mansfield Public Library. Next event is Encampment at the Castle 2002.
  • Thistle has moved meetings from Wednesday to Sunday at 3:00 p.m. to accommodate members' schedules. Armories are in lockdown and not available for SCA events for the forseeable future. Next event will be April 6, 2002, "The Tax Man Cometh."
  • Gwyntarian is planning for the October 6-7 demo at Ohio Mart.

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    Committee Comments
  • Heraldry The Shire of Champclair in the Kingdom of the West has released the Brendoken device as not objecting to conflict.
    Old Business
  • None

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    New Business
  • Officer changeovers: Nigel commented that it has been close to three years in office, and is suggesting that changeovers are certainly welcome if people are getting tired, though he does not have any particular requests for people to step down. Patrick McPhelan commented that he plans to step down shortly after the Barony's status (yes/no) is finalized. Officers wishing to step down should ensure that they have a deputy available and should coordinate through Nigel. Katarina Peregrine is desiring to step down as Chronicler. Nigel has up to 13 more months remaining in his Acting Seneschal term.
  • Baronial Poll. We have "hit another speed bump." Nigel on the first working day of September sent the request to do the poll, to the Kingdom Transitions Deputy. The KTD forwarded the request to the Kingdom Seneschals (current and incoming). Arianna commented that the heraldry must be completed before the polling labels can be requested. It has been referred to the Dragon Herald to figure out whether that means "name" or "name and device."

    Also, the choice of "abstain" must be included on the poll. Rosamund has now taken over as Kingdom Seneschal. Rosamund has requested a complete rundown and history, so that she has an up-to-date picture of what is the past and present situation. Once she is assured that the polling is being handled according to corporate and Kingdom policy, she does not in principle object to proceeding with the poll.

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    Following is the proposed poll wording, as supplied by Nigel. Questions 3 and 4 will probably have "Abstain" added as an option:
    1). Which group do you reside within?
  • Alderford
  • Gwyntarian
  • Rivenvale
  • Thistle
  • Three Towers

    2). Which group do you primarily associate with?

  • Alderford
  • Gwyntarian
  • Rivenvale
  • Thistle
  • Three Towers
  • I am unaffiliated with any of these groups.

    3). Do you want your group to be included in the Barony of Brendoken?

  • Yes
  • No

    4). Who would you like to see as Baron and Baroness of Brendoken?

  • Padraigh O'Dochartaigh and Hathewisse atte Mere
  • Hugh the Silent and Francesca de Onorati
  • Ian Gourdon of Glen Awe and Arwenna of Kelsley

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There was group discussion of getting an ad into The Pale which would reach all of the paid members in the Kingdom, though of course some would read it and some would not. Catriona (Regional Seneschal) also suggested that the Pale notice contain mention of the closing date for accepting Baronet nominations.

The planned wording for the ad in The Pale is as follows: "The proposed Barony of Brendoken wishes to announce that the request for Baronial candidates is now closed. "The polling for Baron and Baroness will be released shortly. Your opinion is important to the future of this area. Please respond to the poll. "For any questions, please contact the Acting Baronial Seneschal, Forester Nigel fitz Maurice. 330-535-8065, e-mail obsidian@raex.com."

Katarina handed out maps for the OhioMart demo and discussed parking provisions. A detailed discussion and planning session followed, in which a good deal of information was provided to those planning to attend. Katarina will be posting additional notices to the e-mail lists.

The next Baronial meeting will be held in Gwyntarian on October 28 at 2:00 at the old jailhouse next to Fred Fuller Park. Saradwen will make the site arrangements.

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