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

Wed Jan 27 13:51:10 UTC 2016

Unto All List Members:

I don't exactly understand what recasting this "law" to 150 miles rather
than 100 will likely do ... but I do note that according to one mileage
calculator, Grand Rapids is 133 miles away, Kalamazoo, 100.  Port Huron is
98 ...

That's a LOT of Pentamere potential events, in that 150 proposed miles!

I don't believe that all events are GOOD events but I *also* think we
should have the right to vote with our behavior which events we'll attend.
Those events need to conform to a level of "worthiness" to be attended!  If
the "marketplace" is artificially limited, then to a degree, no one is
helped.

I'd rather like to know more what's driving this initiative, the primary
"stakeholders."

In Service,

Godaeth

On Wed, Jan 27, 2016 at 7:50 AM, Kay Jarrell via Barony <barony at cynnabar.org
> wrote:

> 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
>
>
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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>
>>>> *admin <http://www.midrealmgazette.org/?author=1>* | January 25, 2016
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