Minutes for July 15, 2006 
Meeting called to
order by Her Excellency, Baroness Catriona. Approximately 25 gentles in
attendance representing various shires.
The Baron:
Pennsic Baronial camp organization proceeds. All but last minute planning
in place; Baron anticipates no more problems than usual.
The Baroness:
Problems have arisen with Baronial Championships; see discussion below.
Congratulations to Lady Bekea who authorized in fencing and to Lord Algar
who authorized in great sword today.
Group Reports:
Alderford:
Nothing to report; all busy with feast preparation.
Gwyntarion:
July 1st event, “First Contact” was a success. $500
profit reported. Entries for haiku competition were numerous and “high
class.”
Three Towers:
Encampment at the Castle in late May netted $1,000 profit thanks
to increased attendance generated by last minute threat to Baronial lands
and related call to arms.
Thistle:
Currently on reduced summer meeting schedule: informal social
gatherings and pre-Pennsic work sessions. No news is good news.
Baronial
Officers' Reports:
Seneschal:
Seneschal and Deputy Seneschal, not in attendance due to real world
commitments.
Herald:
Lady Gauselin regrets that, due to family responsibilities, she
will be stepping down as Baronial Herald. Her deputy, Baron Nigel will
take over. Necessary paperwork signed at meeting
Exchequer:
Lady Bekea reports that “we have money.”
Discussion:
Baronial Championships
Baroness Catriona updated the populace on the situation regarding setting
a date for the fall Baronial Championships. We cannot hold them on the
original date chosen as that is also Coronation weekend and new Kingdom
policy, originally thought to take effect in 2007 but apparently now in
place, forbids any event other than Coronation for that weekend. Original
site (Smithville Methodist Church) is not available any other time during
September or October and weather is iffy for outside activities after
that.
Baroness noted that the Shire of Rivenvale offered their September 16th
event as location for championships. In discussion, it was noted that
Rivenvale is located in the Youngstown area, a far drive for our folk,
and that Rivenvale is not part of Brendoken. It was pointed out that an
in-barony site would be more appropriate. Giles (Three Towers) also noted
that Rivenvale has no resident rapier marshal.
Bekea (Thistle) suggested that championships be postponed until spring.
Baron Alexander noted that Kelly and Sue, the current autocrats, would
be moving in the spring and would not be available to organize the event.
In addition, Kelly will be taking over position of Baronial Seneschal
in August at the Pennsic Meeting/Open house/Revel. General discussion
was against postponement or cancellation in 2006 with current champions
continuing through 2007.
Wulfwen (Gwyntarion) pointed out that an autocrat would not be required
if the championships could be incorporated into one or more already scheduled
events. Arwenna (Gwyntarion) offered to host the fencing and arts &
sciences competitions at their November 14th event. Mageen (Thistle) agreed
to explore the possibility of holding the archery, thrown weapon, and
heavy weapons contests at the September Baronial meeting at Smithville
Historical Society.
Baroness Catriona wished to make it clear that the splitting up of the
Baronial championships would be a one time only decision made due to this
year's set of circumstances. A regular Baronial championships event will
be reinstated next year.
Their Excellencies will also extend thanks to the Shire of Rivenvale for
their offer of a site and for their continuing friendship. It was suggested
that the Barony show thanks for Rivenvale's offer by supporting the event
through attendance.
There being no further business, the meeting was concluded.
Respectfully submitted,
Lady Mageen, Secretary of the Day
Respectfully,
Milica of Varna
Chronicler, Barony of Brendoken
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