[Cynnabar] 20160627 Barony of Cynnabar Business Meeting Minutes

Wed Jun 29 23:41:51 UTC 2016

I want to clarify the Celtic Walk thru is definitely Thursday. I have the
day right, but the date wrong.But if you are going you likely already know
this.
Thanks for the corrections

Kay
On Jun 29, 2016 7:21 AM, "Cynnabar Seneschal via Barony" <
barony at cynnabar.org> wrote:

> 20160627 Barony of Cynnabar Business Meeting Minutes
>
> Center Room, Pierpont Commons.  Workshops 6:30 to 7:15. _13 _ attendees
>
> Meeting 7:30- 8:30.  _14 _ attendees.
>
> Attending:  Birke, Grey, Aeffe, Godeath, Ermenrich, Kasha, Hannah,
> Tairdelbach, Zygmunt, Johannes, Eadraed, Daeg, Peter, Ceara, Kay
>
>
>
> *Workshop Topics:*  Tonight was: *Medieval Mustard by Baroness Hannah
> Schreiber. *        o   Please tell Baroness Hannah Schreiber at
> dawnlsinclair at gmail.com if you would like to present a workshop.  All
> topics are of interest.
>
> *July 11 - Royalty Matters by Mistress Giovanna. * This will be a
> workshop discussing how to serve as a Royalty Liason, how to be a Retainer,
> and much more.
>
> *July 18 - Trans/Intersex/Third Gender in Medieval Times with Draco.*
> This is the second portion of a two-part class where we will define gender
> diversity terms and explore sex and gender minorities in both modern and
> historical perspectives. This portion will be a round table discussion of
> the themes and ideas presented in the first portion where we discussed how
> the inclusion of minority groups can help with recruitment and retention in
> the society.
>
> BOOK CLUB! *The Return of Martin Guerre*, by Natalie Zemon Davis.  See a
> Synopsis at Amazon.
> http://www.amazon.com/Return-Martin-Guerre-Natalie-Zemon/dp/0674766911 *Planned
> Discussion: September.*
>
> Meeting began at 7:30pm
>
> *Upcoming Baronial Events and Demos*
>
> *Celtic Festival (Saturday July 9, 2016)* Saline, Michigan. Baron
> Tairdelbach. Budget >$100
>
> ·         Doing well.  The walk-down for the site is Thursday 7/1.
>
> ·         Friday set up Work Party  is at about 6:30 pm.  Ask Tairdelbach
> what help is needed, please.
>
> ·         Saturday schedule:  Early Drop off of remaining gear.  Cars
> must be off our site at 8 am.
>
> ·         Set up as needed and directed.  Event starts at 10 am. Aeffe
> says: Early Demonstrators who can chat with visitors are very important.  Baroness
> Kasha says: Please remember to shift your attention to guests even if you
> are engaged with friends when people come into your area.
>
> ·         Cynnabar Demos will start at Noon. Demos, archery, and combat
> ends at 6 pm.
>
> ·         QUESTIONS:
>
> o   Do we  have that White or Black  sandwich board to write activity
> times?  Genoveva may.
>
> o   Please bring Red Table cloths to cover tables.
>
> *Pennsic War (July 29-Aug 14, 2016)*
>
> Pennsic on track.  105 Pre Registered to camp with Cynnabar. No word on a
> Cam Things Work Day. Baroness Kasha is still seeking volunteers to help
> with food for the 2 events on War Week Wednesday.
>
> ·         *Organizers for *food offerings for Known World Baronial
> Armored Champions Tournament (fighter food and snacks for the barons and
> baronesses),
>
> ·         *Organizers for *food offerings for the Baronial Potluck.
>
> ·         Any word yet about a work schedule making baronial camp items?
>
> ·          Barony Archery procession to shoot populace war point 2 pm.
> Sunday, August 7th.
>
> ·         *Contact Forester Grey Oddson about loaner equipment by July
> 30.*
>
> *Grand Day of Tournaments 2016 (Sat Nov 5, 2016)* Liberty School, Ann
> Arbor Saline Road, Saline, MI. Ms. Giovanna Steward. Budget $1735.
> Breakeven 174.
>
>                 No Report
>
> *Wassail 2016 (traditionally in December)* – Seeking Steward and
> Proposal.  Proposals due by July 11.  *Contact Baroness Kasha* if you are
> interested or need more information.
>
> Time to book the site.  Kay will contact the Site Tuesday and get list of
> available December dates ASAP.  We will use 12/ 3, 10, or 17.
>
> *Pentemere 12th Night Jan 7, 2017. THL Ceara *Hidden Springs Church,
> Howell *Budget $2700* Breakeven: 170(approx)
>
> No news
>
> *Old Business*
>
> *Officer vacancies:*
>
> Herald – 2nd of 3 meetings for approving Lord Eadraed, with Forester Grey
> Oddson as his deputy.
>
> ·         No objections were raised tonight.
>
> ·         Kay asked a couple of conversation starter questions. Starting
> in one area of heraldry and adding skills in other had some discussion.
>
> Knight Marshal – Per THL Gregor: deadline for applying for the position is
> July 17th.  Contact him for more information.
>
> ·         *Master Zygmunt* has applied to Gregor to be considered for the
> post.  He explained his Marshalling resume Monday night.  He is warranted
> as a Marshall in Rapier and Armored combat, has been Marshall for
> Talonvale, and has worked as Marshall-in-Charge for Siege of Talonvale. He
> has been training his dependants in both rapier and armored. He works with
> people at all levels.
>
> ·         Wants to plan fun training with people
>
> ·         Questions to him included,* Why Cynnabar?  “*Because I am
> interested in working in a larger group. I have the ability to get out more
> now.”  The issue of distance from our practice was discussed.
>
> ·         Since the deadline for applicants is still some weeks away we
> will not discuss Zygmunt’s application again until after that deadline has
> passed. July 24 might be a good time.
>
> Chatelaine –
>
> ·         The Honorable Lady Daeg spoke about her plan to train someone
> to take over this post next Spring.  She said that her plan is to spend
> these next 9 months coaching any and all people interested in this work in
> the same way she was.
>
> Minister of Youth –  No applicants
>
>
>
> *Terpsichore at the Tower April 1, 2017 Lord Gavriil.* St Paul’s Church
> of Christ, Saline MI. *B**udget $500* Breakeven: 50.  *Meeting 3 of 3
> APPROVED*
>
> ·         Some Expense items are still being researched to determine
> actual cost.  If more than the approve fudge factor is needed items will
> be put before the Barony for approval.
>
> ·         Any word yet from the site to confirm the dates? No.
>
> *New Business* (includes items potentially requiring budget outlays)
>
> * New Gloves for Rapier Practice and Training Lady Birke.$120  1st of 3
> meetings.  *
>
> ·         6 pair gloves at $20/ pair. Maximum $120.  Purchase will be 2
> small, 2 medium, and 3 large cuffed gloves.
>
> *Food & Supplies for Known World Baronial Champions Tourney at Pennsic.
> Baron Ermenrich  $100.  1st of 3 Meetings*
>
> ·         Ermenrich requests funds to feed combatants and the gallery at
> the Champions Tourney Cynnabar will sponsor at Pennsic War.  This will be
> “fighter food” plus tea or other light beverage and snacks for the gallery.
>
> ·         Most discussion was over whether this was enough money.
>
> *Status check on approved budget items*
>
> *Tower’s Foundation Medallions* –some done in time for Court at Pennsic.
>
> *Royal Travel Fund Donation*  Ermenrich *$500 *Reports Aelfric is aware
> and will organize with Ilse.
>
> *Baronial Trailer* *Budget $3500-$3950* Wood lining should be done for
> Celtic Fest Transport.
>
>  *Group discussion *
>
> ·         How are workshops doing?  It is six months since we started.
>
> ·         Baroness Hannah is ok with the process, but expressed regrets
> it had not brought in students as was hoped.  She reports Morwen has been
> promoting them to students.  There was agreement to continue.
>
> ·         Some other discussion of reactions and issues for presenters
>
>  *Announcements*
>
> Citadel deadline – July 3, Theme is “Directions: Western Europe.”
>
> The *Fall recruitment will be discussed at the end of the July 11 Meeting*.
> Daeg wants to think about what is best to do based on recent years turnout
> and results.  It is time to book a room.  Kay sent a request to Hattie to
> do that after consulting Daeg.
>
>
>
> *Event Officer Reports*
>
> Rapier Marshall (Deputy): Rapier is happening.  Often starts later than
> noon.  No classes are offered during the summer.  Will start again in
> fall.
>
> Knight’s Marshall:  On applicant for position
>
> Arts & Sciences Minster:  Very successful Scribal Day at Hannah and
> Tairdelbach home. Sending out a message to as the Barony to help and
> demonstrate activities at Celtic Festival.
>
> Herald:  The quarterly report is in.  I am training Eadraed as potential
> replacement. A great turnout for the Baronial Herald Workshop last week,
> presented by Kasha and Ermenrich.  Questions and interaction were
> provided by “NPCs” in the group who had cue cards.
>
> Chatelaine: Mass Meeting planning about to begin. Is it valuable to
> discuss if we should have a mass meeting o do something else? [the group
> agrees and we will discuss July 11]
>
> Archery: Second month of practice is completed with only 1 weather
> cancelation.  Royal Rounds are shot at all practices. We have 6 regular
> attendees, including Ellen, Benedicta, Briana, the Finkleman family….
> Forester Dillon has been asked to marshal at Celtic Festival.
>
> Exchequer:  We have $12,000 on hand.  We are doing well. [via email]
>
> Seneschal: The quarterly went in for May.  I am still open to a new site
> for these meetings.  Close parking, no requirement to purchase food, but
> food available or may be brought in. If you know of a likely place please
> advise Kay.
>
> *Words from Their Excellencies*
>
> *Sleep and be rested for Celtic Festival.  Be prepared to talk to people
> whenever they come near.*
>
> *Pennsic Baronial Plans are almost final. See out website for activities
> and days.*
>
> *Send us Award recommendations. *Please look at the people you think
> deserve recognition and write to us about them.  Check the Order of
> Precedence if you are uncertain what to suggest they deserve.
>
> We are still a Barony.
>
> *Pennsic planning:* Baronial Court theme is, “A Midsummer Night’s Dream.”
>
> ·         -*Monday evening, August 8*: Chivalric round tables.
>
> ·         -*Tuesday evening*, *August 9*: gambling and gaming.  With a
> bardic performance.
>
> ·         -*Wednesday, August 10*: KW Baronial Armored Champions
> Tournament hosted by Cynnabar; Camp potluck; Baronial Court.
>
> ·         -*Friday evening, August 12:* Eat it, Drink it, Burn it night,
> followed by games. Sir Gregoire will organize activities.
>
> ·         Check the Google Calendar
> <https://calendar.google.com/calendar/embed?src=k0tio33kag8m0pak3oc9dmmmls%40group.calendar.google.com&ctz=America/New_York>
> for all dates and times.
>
> 
>
> 
>
> Meeting adjourned: _9:05_ pm
>
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