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<body class='hmmessage'><div dir='ltr'><div>Greetings!</div><div><br></div>It has been a while since I brought this up at a meeting. I also promised to post the revised version here on the list, Facebook and the Baronial website. I thank you for your patience. All of these have been reviewed and approved for me to post though please keep in mind as youth policy and laws are reviewed that there is a chance some of this may change in the future. <div><br></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;line-height:115%;
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mso-ansi-language:EN-US;mso-fareast-language:EN-US;mso-bidi-language:AR-SA"><font color="#ac193d"><b><u>Frequently
Asked Questions and Answers from Cynnabar’s Minister of Youth</u></b></font></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;line-height:115%;
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mso-ansi-language:EN-US;mso-fareast-language:EN-US;mso-bidi-language:AR-SA"><font color="#ac193d"><b><u><br></u></b></font></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: rgb(68, 68, 68); font-size: 15px; line-height: 21.299999237060547px;">*Please note that Kingdom is in the process of reviewing all youth related matters. Some of these answers may be altered in the coming future.</span></div><div><font face="Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size: 15px; line-height: 16.866666793823242px;"><br></span></font></div><div><p class="MsoNormal"><u>Q: When are forms needed for children attending an event?</u><o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><br></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"> A: Waivers are required at events. Events are any
function announced in either a branch, kingdom, or principality newsletter. In
this case it includes any place where combat related activities will occur and
a youth is actively participating in those activities. Specifically excluded from the definition of an event are business
meetings, demos, guild meetings, dance practices, or planning sessions, as long
as no combat related activities are involved.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><u>Q: What forms are needed for a child to attend an event?</u><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"> A: Blue Card
or Minor(s) consent to participate and hold harmless agreement<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"> A notarized Medical Authorization form
minors if not attending with their own parent or <span style="font-size: 12pt;">legal guardian.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-indent: 0.5in;"><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-indent: 0.5in;">
If fighting the youth will also need: <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-indent: 0.5in;"> A
medical Authorization form<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-indent: 0.5in;"> Combat
Waiver<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"> *All waivers
are only good for the event itself. The do not carry on. The Medical
Authorization <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt 0.5in; text-indent: 0.5in;">form may be filled out for specific dates when filled out
properly.<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt 0.5in; text-indent: 0.5in;"><br></p><p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: center;"><u>Some General Guidelines
When Attending Events<o:p></o:p></u></p><p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: center;"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-indent: -0.25in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-bidi-font-family:
Symbol">·<span style="font-size: 7pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman';">
</span></span><!--[endif]-->No
minor may attend an event if under the age of 18 without a parent/legal
guardian/Adult with a notarized medical authorization form from minor’s
parents.<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-indent: -0.25in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-bidi-font-family:
Symbol">·<span style="font-size: 7pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman';">
</span></span><!--[endif]-->A parent is responsible for the supervision,
care and wellbeing of their children at all times. As well as their behavior.
They must check on their child periodically to ensure their safety and suitable
behavior. They are responsible to disciplining the them. At no time are they to
leave the sight without their children. When their child attends an activity
they also must sign them in and include where they can be found on site.<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-indent: -0.25in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-bidi-font-family:
Symbol">·<span style="font-size: 7pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman';">
</span></span><!--[endif]-->There is no Day Care at events or during
activities. Though parents may have their own baby sitters for their children.<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt 0.5in; text-indent: 0.5in;">
</p><p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-indent: -0.25in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-bidi-font-family:
Symbol">·<span style="font-size: 7pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman';">
</span></span><!--[endif]-->A
child must be able to tell their parent’s SCA name, legal name, who is
responsible for supervising them and where they can be found.<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-indent: -0.25in;"><br></p><p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: center;"><u>Some General Guidelines
When Attending Youth Activities at Events<o:p></o:p></u></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-indent: -0.25in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-bidi-font-family:
Symbol">·<span style="font-size: 7pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman';">
</span></span><!--[endif]-->Children
must be signed in and out and wear name tags.<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-indent: -0.25in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-bidi-font-family:
Symbol">·<span style="font-size: 7pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman';">
</span></span><!--[endif]-->No
Adult/older teen can be left alone with a child during youth activities.<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-indent: -0.25in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-bidi-font-family:
Symbol">·<span style="font-size: 7pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman';">
</span></span><!--[endif]-->Children
under four may participate in youth activities as long as their parent/legal
guardian is at the activity at all times. <o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-indent: -0.25in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-bidi-font-family:
Symbol">·<span style="font-size: 7pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman';">
</span></span><!--[endif]-->Children
four to eight must have their parents check in periodically.<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-indent: -0.25in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-bidi-font-family:
Symbol">·<span style="font-size: 7pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman';">
</span></span><!--[endif]-->Children
must be toilet trained and able to dress themselves. If not, their parent/legal
guardian must accompany them at all times.<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-indent: -0.25in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-bidi-font-family:
Symbol">·<span style="font-size: 7pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman';">
</span></span><!--[endif]-->Minors
under the age of fourteen are not suitable for child minders/baby sitters.<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-indent: -0.25in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-bidi-font-family:
Symbol">·<span style="font-size: 7pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman';">
</span></span><!--[endif]-->Minors
must be signed out by a parent/legal guardian no later than fifteen minutes
after the posted close of the activity.<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-indent: -0.25in;">
</p><p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-indent: -0.25in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-bidi-font-family:
Symbol">·<span style="font-size: 7pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman';">
</span></span><!--[endif]-->Coordinators
may, at their discretion, refuse to admit a child into children’s activities or
require their parent’s presence if they have any concerns about the ability of
a child to play appropriately or behave themselves.<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-indent: -0.25in;"><br></p><p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: center;"><u>Some General Guidelines
for Running Youth Activities<o:p></o:p></u></p><p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: center;"><u><o:p> </o:p></u></p><p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-indent: -0.25in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-bidi-font-family:
Symbol">·<span style="font-size: 7pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman';">
</span></span><!--[endif]-->An
SCA approved background checked adult must be present at the youth activity.<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-indent: -0.25in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-bidi-font-family:
Symbol">·<span style="font-size: 7pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman';">
</span></span><!--[endif]-->Two
adults, unrelated by blood, marriage or personal relationship must be present
for up to ten children. The back ground checked adult may count as one of
these. After ten children are present
another adult must be added for up to fifteen. Another for between fifteen and
twenty and so on. If any time there are not enough adults, the number of minors
must be limited until enough help is present. (Children under the age of
fourteen are not considered suitable helpers.)<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-indent: -0.25in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-bidi-font-family:
Symbol">·<span style="font-size: 7pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman';">
</span></span><!--[endif]-->A
<i>Children’s Activity EVENT Poster</i> must
be placed at the event either at gate or at the Youth Activity.<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-indent: -0.25in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-bidi-font-family:
Symbol">·<span style="font-size: 7pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman';">
</span></span><!--[endif]-->A
sign in and sign out sheet must be supplied and filled out. <o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-indent: -0.25in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-bidi-font-family:
Symbol">·<span style="font-size: 7pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman';">
</span></span><!--[endif]-->Children
must be given name tags to wear. It is suggested they are returned at the end
of the event. <o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-indent: -0.25in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-bidi-font-family:
Symbol">·<span style="font-size: 7pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman';">
</span></span><!--[endif]-->Coordinators/Helpers
must also wear name tags. <o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-indent: -0.25in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-bidi-font-family:
Symbol">·<span style="font-size: 7pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman';">
</span></span><!--[endif]-->Bathroom
runs must be with two adults to one child, one adult and two children, or
everyone goes. If a child goes to the bathroom on their own, they must sign
themselves out and back in. No four of five year old may go by themselves.<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-indent: -0.25in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-bidi-font-family:
Symbol">·<span style="font-size: 7pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman';">
</span></span><!--[endif]-->No
child under four can attend a youth activity without their parent/legal
guardian<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-indent: -0.25in;">
</p><p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-indent: -0.25in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-bidi-font-family:
Symbol">·<span style="font-size: 7pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman';">
</span></span><!--[endif]-->Children
four-eight must be checked on periodically.<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-indent: -0.25in;"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";
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mso-ansi-language:EN-US;mso-fareast-language:EN-US;mso-bidi-language:AR-SA"><br></span></b></p><p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-indent: -0.25in;"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";
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minor-latin;mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-bidi-font-family:Times-Roman;
mso-ansi-language:EN-US;mso-fareast-language:EN-US;mso-bidi-language:AR-SA"><br></span></b></p><p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-indent: -0.25in;"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";
mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-fareast-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-theme-font:
minor-latin;mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-bidi-font-family:Times-Roman;
mso-ansi-language:EN-US;mso-fareast-language:EN-US;mso-bidi-language:AR-SA">If
you have any other questions, feel free to contact me, Cynnabar’s Minister of
Youth,</span></b></p>
<font face="Comic Sans MS"><strong>~-~</strong>Lady <font size="3">Ceara inghean Mhuirghease uí Fhaoláin ~-~</font></font><font face="Times New Roman"><font face="Calibri"><p align="left" class="ecxMsoNormal">(Stephanie Bates)</p><p align="left" class="ecxMsoNormal"> </p><p align="center" class="ecxMsoNormal"><span lang="EN"><font color="#31859b">"Here's to you and yours, And to mine and ours, And if mine and ours ever come across you and yours, I hope you and yours will do as much for mine and ours as mine and ours have done for you and yours!"</font></span></p></font></font></div> </div></body>
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