<div dir="ltr"><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:small">Sir Gregoire,<br><br></div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:small">Well ... from the KSen's statement:<br><br><p>"First, many groups hold two or three events each year. Looking at the
kingdom calendar, some months have more than 15 events scheduled and
more coming. Most groups depend upon the profits of their events to
cover the operating costs for things such as list ropes, live weapon
targets, meeting sites, feast prep equipment, and more.</p>
<p>The overabundance of events is negatively impacting attendance at
other events. Ultimately, this can lead to some chapters folding because
they simply don’t have the ability to cover operating costs.</p>
<p>Second, as a volunteer organization, it can become difficult to stay enthusiastic for multiple major commitments each year."</p><p>Honestly? It sounds like -- this is my VERY NEGATIVE READ on the statement: "People didn't come to our event because they went somewhere else [within 150 miles] and we lost money. How can we prevent this?"<br></p><p>Perhaps I'm very wrong and am not giving enough credit to the real problem.</p><p>Most Humbly,</p><p>Godaeth<br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><br></div></div><div class="gmail_extra"><br><div class="gmail_quote">On Wed, Jan 27, 2016 at 9:18 AM, Greg Less <span dir="ltr"><<a href="mailto:greg.less@gmail.com" target="_blank">greg.less@gmail.com</a>></span> wrote:<br><blockquote class="gmail_quote" style="margin:0 0 0 .8ex;border-left:1px #ccc solid;padding-left:1ex"><div dir="ltr">Unfortunately, I was unable to attend the Curia meeting in-person where this was brought up and discussed. The phone connection was poor, at best, so I am unable to currently offer any further insight as to *why* this is being proposed. I can ask for more details though. <div><br></div><div>Thanks,</div><div>-Gregoire. </div></div><div class="gmail_extra"><br><div class="gmail_quote">On Wed, Jan 27, 2016 at 8:51 AM, Elizabeth Calhoun via Barony <span dir="ltr"><<a href="mailto:barony@cynnabar.org" target="_blank">barony@cynnabar.org</a>></span> wrote:<br><blockquote class="gmail_quote" style="margin:0 0 0 .8ex;border-left:1px #ccc solid;padding-left:1ex"><div dir="ltr"><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:small">Unto All List Members:<br><br></div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:small">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 ... <br><br></div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:small">That's a LOT of Pentamere potential events, in that 150 proposed miles!<br><br></div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:small">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. <br><br></div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:small">I'd rather like to know more what's driving this initiative, the primary "stakeholders."<br><br></div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:small">In Service,<br><br></div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:small">Godaeth<br></div></div><div class="gmail_extra"><br><div class="gmail_quote"><span>On Wed, Jan 27, 2016 at 7:50 AM, Kay Jarrell via Barony <span dir="ltr"><<a href="mailto:barony@cynnabar.org" target="_blank">barony@cynnabar.org</a>></span> wrote:<br></span><blockquote class="gmail_quote" style="margin:0 0 0 .8ex;border-left:1px #ccc solid;padding-left:1ex"><div dir="ltr"><span><div><div><div><div><div><div>Dear Barony,<br></div>I look forward to more comment on this issue. Why should you write about it? And why to the Baronial list? <br></div><ul><li>First, I hope discussion will produce greater light as many minds consider this issue. Sharing here can spark a blending of ideas.</li><li>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.</li><li>Third, Cynnabar does great Kingdom level events. We are respected for it. Others may want to hear from us.<br></li><li>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. </li></ul></div></div>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.<br><br></div><div>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. <br></div><div><br></div>Thank you,<br></div></span>Kay<br><div><div><br> </div></div></div><div class="gmail_extra"><span><br clear="all"><div><div><div dir="ltr"><div><div dir="ltr"><div><div dir="ltr">
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<br></span><div class="gmail_quote"><span>On Tue, Jan 26, 2016 at 8:16 PM, Melanie Schuessler Bond via Barony <span dir="ltr"><<a href="mailto:barony@cynnabar.org" target="_blank">barony@cynnabar.org</a>></span> wrote:<br></span><blockquote class="gmail_quote" style="margin:0 0 0 .8ex;border-left:1px #ccc solid;padding-left:1ex"><div style="word-wrap:break-word"><span><div>I agree that this change would not be for the better. </div><div><br></div><div>Melisant</div></span><div><div><div><div><div><br></div><br><div><div>On Jan 26, 2016, at 8:24 AM, Anne Stevenson via Barony wrote:</div><br><blockquote type="cite"><div dir="ltr"><div><div>I agree with Gregoire that this may cause even more trouble with people booking up the calendar ahead of time.<br><br></div>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!<br><br></div>Giovanna<br></div><div class="gmail_extra"><br><div class="gmail_quote">On Tue, Jan 26, 2016 at 8:00 AM, Greg Less via Barony <span dir="ltr"><<a href="mailto:barony@cynnabar.org" target="_blank">barony@cynnabar.org</a>></span> wrote:<br><blockquote class="gmail_quote" style="margin:0 0 0 .8ex;border-left:1px #ccc solid;padding-left:1ex"><div dir="ltr">Mistress Kay - <div><br></div><div> 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. </div><div><br></div><div> A solution is needed, I'm just not sure that this is it. </div><div><br></div><div>-Gregoire. </div></div><div class="gmail_extra"><br><div class="gmail_quote"><div><div>On Tue, Jan 26, 2016 at 7:50 AM, Kay Jarrell via Barony <span dir="ltr"><<a href="mailto:barony@cynnabar.org" target="_blank">barony@cynnabar.org</a>></span> wrote:<br></div></div><blockquote class="gmail_quote" style="margin:0 0 0 .8ex;border-left:1px #ccc solid;padding-left:1ex"><div><div><p dir="ltr">Does Cynnabar have an opinion on this issue? If you want to add your thoughts to the advice I send Mistress Catriona please write.</p><p dir="ltr">Here in Pentamere this change would have a powerful affect. We have struggled with date conflicts just this year. </p><p dir="ltr">I appreciate any input from those who do not feel strongly enough to write directly to The Seneschal, but have thoughts to express.</p><p dir="ltr">Thank you<br>
Kay</p>
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