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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link=blue vlink=purple><div class=WordSection1><div><p class=MsoNormal>Here are the weekly meeting minutes for this week’s business meeting on 01/16/12. <span style='color:#1F497D'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>Please note, I am tweaking the format of the meeting a little with what sections are discussed in what order. For example, I’m moving Announcements to the last item as many times in the past, people would make an announcement for an event or “old business” that would have been covered later in the meeting. So moving it to last helps keep things in better order. Also, I’ve moved the “Upcoming events” section out from under Old Business so it is a section by itself. Any feedback is appreciated. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>Thanks, <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>-Finn<o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><u>Event and Demo Reports:<o:p></o:p></u></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b>Garb Workday </b>– THL Arina reported that last Saturday there was a garb workshop with 7 people that showed up and it went well. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><u>Upcoming Baronial Events and Demos<o:p></o:p></u></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b> <o:p></o:p></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b>A Day as St. Catherine's Cloister</b> – Demystifying A&S Competitions (Feb. 4th) -<br>We will need volunteers for gate (Nat is our gate person) and for directing traffic, especially early in the day.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><b>Armored Fighter Retreat (March 30<sup>th</sup> thru April 1st) -<o:p></o:p></b></p><p class=MsoNormal>Same plan as last year. More details to come or see His Excellency Tairdelbach for details.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><o:p> </o:p></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b>Terpsichore (April 14th) -<o:p></o:p></b></p><p class=MsoNormal>No update at meeting time. I apologize for missing talking about the possibility of adding the Regional A&S competition to event activities. Please see the separate e-mail that was sent out for details and feel free to respond to the e-list with any questions or thoughts.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><b>Spring Revel (April 29<sup>th</sup>) –<o:p></o:p></b></p><p class=MsoNormal>This is the Spring Revel and Baronial armored and rapier championships. There is a $149 rental fee for the pavilion at Island Park (same one that was rented last year) which includes a $12 alcohol permit. This is the second discussion for this budget item. No issues or objections were raised during the discussion. It was asked about what happens in case of bad weather and the answer is we all go under the pavilion. There is no other bad weather contingency and the calendar is already packed.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><b>St. Ceclia at the Tower (May 12<sup>th</sup>) - <o:p></o:p></b></p><p class=MsoNormal>Nothing new to report.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><u>Old Business<o:p></o:p></u></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><o:p> </o:p></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b>New Fencing Gear Budget Proposal – <o:p></o:p></b></p><p class=MsoNormal>Was approved. Has been ordered.<span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b>Tithing to the Kingdom - <o:p></o:p></b></p><p class=MsoNormal>We are looking to donate $300 towards the new Kingdom shade fly as well as another $300 to their Highness’s travel fund. This was be the 2<sup>nd</sup> discussion. Both of these tithings would be done at events with the shade fly possibly at Val Day and their Highness’s travel fund at Crown or Coronation. Everyone at the meeting is still in agreement with both of these tithings.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b>Youth Fighting investigation of what is needed – <o:p></o:p></b></p><p class=MsoNormal>Next step for the group is to have the parents of the interested kids get together and start talking. The Barony needs to have enough interested kids (and parents) in order to get this initiative off the ground. If any parent is interested in leading this discussion, please let me know.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b>Baronial Ballista – <o:p></o:p></b></p><p class=MsoNormal>There is a budget proposal of $45 for purchasing new ballista plans. The old plans have been lost and also the current plans for sale are updated to match current regulations. The group has at least 3 people that are very interested in manning a ballista crew. While there were some at the meeting that do not care for combat archery/siege combat, no objections were made to the budget proposal. This was the second discussion on this budget proposal. <span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b>Baronial Chirurgeon – <o:p></o:p></b></p><p class=MsoNormal>There has been a change/update to Kingdom law where the office of Chirurgeon is now required for all baronies. However, due to the large number of groups that do not currently have the office filled and the fact that it can take a long time for a person to become a warranted Chirurgeon, baronies may ask for a variance. Genoveva has talked with the regional Chirurgeon and she may be able to “fast track” her warrant. She would still need to do a training process of at least 3 events, so even quickly, it may take a bit to complete. In the meantime, to make sure we are in compliance with Kingdom law, Finn has requested a variance for the Barony to the Kingdom Chirurgeon. A question came up on what is the liability of a Chirurgeon when treating people. This will be researched and answered at an upcoming meeting.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b>MoAS website updates – <o:p></o:p></b></p><p class=MsoNormal>Lady Arina will be updating the MoAS section of the cynnabar.org website as well as adding more details on A&S activities to the calendar as well to help provide easier access to information on all the A&S activities going on. She will also be looking to start a blog on the A&S page as well. She checked with our Web Minister and there are no restrictions to the blog. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><b><u>New Business<o:p></o:p></u></b></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><b><o:p> </o:p></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b>Fixing loaner leg armor proposal – <o:p></o:p></b></p><p class=MsoNormal>From our Knight Marshal Gregoire: <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><b>Problem:</b> The current loaner gear uses leg armor that is made entirely of plastic. While this is protective and effective on the large plates, the knees have begun to crack and are no longer safe. Furthermore, the original design used a "soft" articulated knee cop - in other words, a single floating poleyn was mounted on straps/padding underneath which was in turn attached to the plates above and below the joint. This is not the safest configuration for protecting the sides of the knee as the armor can be pushed either completely out of the way or easily pushed into the side of the knee transferring a substantial portion of the impact to the joint.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><b>Suggested Solution:</b> Bokalo's Armory makes inexpensive, safe aluminum joint armor which can be purchased and attached to the existing cuisse and greave plates. For our purposes I suggest the 4 lame knees in satin finish. The new armor will only be slightly heavier, but significantly more durable and protective. Shipping from Bokalo is estimated at 7-10 days. The barony has done business with him in the past and has been satisfied with both his products and his service. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><b>Cost:</b> $90/pair * 3 pairs = $270 +shipping. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>A couple of questions/concerns was raised. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoListParagraph style='text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><![if !supportLists]><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>-<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span><![endif]>Is there a warranty? <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoListParagraph style='text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><![if !supportLists]><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>-<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span><![endif]>A concern was brought up by Ranthulfr about using aluminum as a material. A question of could this be done out of stainless steel instead of aluminum and how much would that cost be? <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Some other questions/concerns were brought up about the rest of the loaner armor about fit and closures. These can be reviewed and addressed possibly by some basic armor repairs/tweaks to make the loaner gear work better. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><u><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'><o:p><span style='text-decoration:none'> </span></o:p></span></u></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><u>Announcements:<o:p></o:p></u></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>- Next Baronial business meeting will be on Jan. 23<sup>rd</sup>.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>- Officer reports to the group are due on the 4<sup>th</sup> Monday of the month. Please either plan on giving them at the meeting or send a note that can be read at the meeting.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>- Lady Arina wants to know what workshops people want to see or what workshops they would like to teach. Please contact Lady Arina if interested.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>- Lady Arina also wants to know if anyone would be interested in a Golden Seamstress boot camp. Please contact Lady Arina if interested. <span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal>- Lord Vincent has LOTS of mason jars available for free for those interested in canning or other mason jar uses. See Lord Vincent for details.<span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p></div></body></html>