[Cynnabar] Changing the 100 Mile event rule- From KSen, February AS L

Wed Jan 27 12:50:19 UTC 2016

Dear Barony,
I look forward to more comment on this issue.  Why should you write about
it?  And why to the Baronial list?

   - First, I hope discussion will produce greater light as many minds
   consider this issue.  Sharing here can spark a blending of ideas.
   - Second, Cynnabar produces 3 well regarded events, each with a strong
   core interest group.  Terpsichore and St Cecila's would both be considered
   special interest events by many people.  Grand Day of Tournaments is more
   of a "typical" SCA event, but has a few unique attractors that make it
   special.  Therefore, the Barony has a vested interest in how the decision
   about the distance change turns out, and in the process by which that
   decision is made.
   - Third, Cynnabar does great Kingdom level events.  We are respected for
   it. Others may want to hear from us.
   - Overall we have an excellent history of producing successful local,
   regional and Kingdom events. I think that you, the people who create those
   events, should be heard in this discussion.

I believe a message from the Barony with arguments presented by members of
a group such as I described will be valued and listened to by the Curia. If
we have a consensus of opinion (and a minority report, too) it is our duty
to pass it on.

In a week I will see what we have collected here, write a synopsis, get
your last comments, and send it as our collected advice to Crown and Curia.

Thank you,
Kay

*Kay Jarrell*

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On Tue, Jan 26, 2016 at 8:16 PM, Melanie Schuessler Bond via Barony <
barony at cynnabar.org> wrote:

> I agree that this change would not be for the better.
>
> Melisant
>
>
> On Jan 26, 2016, at 8:24 AM, Anne Stevenson via Barony wrote:
>
> I agree with Gregoire that this may cause even more trouble with people
> booking up the calendar ahead of time.
>
> What I would like to see more is finding ways to help groups work together
> to put on events.  Then there would be more attendance, more staff and
> hopefully more opportunities for fun and engagement!
>
> Giovanna
>
> On Tue, Jan 26, 2016 at 8:00 AM, Greg Less via Barony <barony at cynnabar.org
> > wrote:
>
>> Mistress Kay -
>>
>>    There are pros and cons to this issue. The calendar is certainly
>> over-booked the way it is already, but reducing the number of events per
>> weekend by increasing the "do not compete" radius is simply going to
>> encourage the monolithic legacy events to get on the calendar further and
>> further in advance. Even if the kingdom starts restricting how far in
>> advance a group can book a weekend, I think that they will see a sudden
>> influx of reservations on the first available day.
>>
>>    A solution is needed, I'm just not sure that this is it.
>>
>> -Gregoire.
>>
>> On Tue, Jan 26, 2016 at 7:50 AM, Kay Jarrell via Barony <
>> barony at cynnabar.org> wrote:
>>
>>> Does Cynnabar have an opinion on this issue? If you want to add your
>>> thoughts to the advice I send Mistress Catriona please write.
>>>
>>> Here in Pentamere this change would have a powerful affect. We have
>>> struggled with date conflicts just this year.
>>>
>>> I appreciate any input from those who do not feel strongly enough to
>>> write directly to The Seneschal, but have thoughts to express.
>>>
>>> Thank you
>>> Kay
>>> ---------- Forwarded message ----------
>>> From: "The Midrealm Gazette" <donotreply at wordpress.com>
>>> Date: Jan 25, 2016 8:32 PM
>>> Subject: [New post] From the Kingdom Seneschal, February AS L
>>> To: <kjarrell at gmail.com>
>>> Cc:
>>>
>>> admin posted: "Let’s talk about event scheduling. The Middle Kingdom is
>>> fortunate to have more than eighty local groups and thousands of members.
>>> Our longstanding law is groups are not typically allowed to hold events
>>> within 100 miles of one another. The kingdom Calend"
>>>
>>> New post on *The Midrealm Gazette*
>>> <http://www.midrealmgazette.org/?author=1> From the Kingdom Seneschal,
>>> February AS L
>>> <http://www.midrealmgazette.org/2016/01/25/from-the-kingdom-seneschal-february-as-l/> by
>>> admin <http://www.midrealmgazette.org/?author=1>
>>>
>>> Let’s talk about event scheduling.
>>>
>>> The Middle Kingdom is fortunate to have more than eighty local groups
>>> and thousands of members. Our longstanding law is groups are not typically
>>> allowed to hold events within 100 miles of one another. The kingdom
>>> Calendar Secretary is instructed to inform groups if an event is within 200
>>> miles and/or in the same region of an event that is already scheduled. The
>>> purpose is to help bring potential conflicts to mind. The intent is to help
>>> Shires and Baronies be aware they may be impacted in terms of attendance.
>>> Currently, groups are not prohibited if the events are scheduled at least
>>> 101 miles away from each other. However, a law change is under
>>> consideration to change the “100-mile rule” to 150 miles. Commentary,
>>> concerns, and discussion can be sent to me at seneschal at midrealm.org. Read
>>> more of this post
>>> <http://www.midrealmgazette.org/2016/01/25/from-the-kingdom-seneschal-february-as-l/#more-929>
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