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

Wed Jan 27 13:11:19 UTC 2016

A couple opinions based on observation: 

A radius rule impacts interior groups more than those on the coasts. 

Behavioral rules focus on symptoms rather than problems. A more targetted approach, with the goal of self-regulation, is preferable. 

Consensus solutions are more robust than edicts (I learned this one in Cynnabar!); Giovanna's suggestion, for example, is the more work/better payoff path to a solution. 

- dirk 

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From: "Kay Jarrell via Barony" <barony at cynnabar.org> 
To: "Melanie Schuessler Bond" <mschuess at bond-family.com> 
Cc: "Barony of Cynnabar" <barony at cynnabar.org> 
Sent: Wednesday, January 27, 2016 7:50:19 AM 
Subject: Re: [Cynnabar] Changing the 100 Mile event rule- From KSen, February AS L 

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: 

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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: 

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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: 

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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 
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	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" 	
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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 
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