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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Unto the Populace of the most esteemed Barony of Cynnabar, compliments
and greetings!<span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;line-height:115%;font-size:11pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">It is my honor to
convey to you my most heartfelt gratitude for your support of this year’s
Terpsichore at the Tower, its twenty-sixth return. And WHAT an occasion it was.<span></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;line-height:115%;font-size:11pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Quite literally
gentles arrived from all corners of the Kingdom, and from *out* of Kingdom.
They were welcomed, fed, facilitated in learning and performing Arts, diverted,
entertained, presented sumptuous desserts, and given the opportunity to dance
for three hours to live music – because of YOUR generosity. Your sacrifices of
time, talent, and treasure over the years brings us to the happy moment when,
mostly, Life as we knew it pre-pandemic, may resume. A happy “Renaissance” to
you all!<span></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;line-height:115%;font-size:11pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">I will now also
take a moment to mention those of our Baronial community who supported the
event through personal involvement. Depending on their role, they may
themselves have thanks to convey. And if by chance I have forgotten anyone ... PLEASE contact me immediately so I may make amends in public!<span></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;line-height:115%;font-size:11pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Sir Midair and
Mistress Alina, Master of Ceremonies and Dance Mistress/Class Coordinator – the
vision was and is, yours. Thank you for establishing a Kingdom tradition that
we all so very much enjoy.<span></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;line-height:115%;font-size:11pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Mistress Jadwiga
and Master Aaron, band and music directors – for creating a sub-tradition to
Terpsichore of live Period music and occasion for musician networking.</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;line-height:115%;font-size:11pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><br></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;line-height:115%;font-size:11pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">
Master Ooyama,
our site liaison and also, Head of Gate. A Peer so softspoken and gentle (in
all meanings of the word), you won’t even notice that he’s pushing the dust mop
at the end of the day.
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;line-height:115%;font-size:11pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">The Honorable
Lady Magdalena Vogelsang, C.E. (as of 4/15 AS LVII), for coordinating the Dessert Revel and its
piece de resistance this year, a hurdy-gurdy cake. [NOTE! If there are
pictures, please post!]<span></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;line-height:115%;font-size:11pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Lady Ilse Strauss
and her magnificent Lunch Tavern and her skilled Tavern hands (which included
Peers and Coronets). A great event no less than a grand army must see to its victuals.
Thank you all!<span></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;line-height:115%;font-size:11pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">I include here
Mistress Jadwiga who organized the pizza dinner for those wishing to remain
on-site at the dinner break. Yay, pizza!<span></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;line-height:115%;font-size:11pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">And all Officers
of the Barony who were just “doing their job”: The Honorable Lady Daye, our
Chatelaine; our Seneschal Mistress Giovanna with her Key (to unlock all
administrative locks); our Exchequer Lady Diamante and Deputy The Honorable
Lady Beth of Cynnabar, C.D.H. (as of 4/15 AS LVII), for minding the books and writing the checks;
our Court Herald Baron Ermenrich, whose voice ringing out over the assembled
attendees brought back a welcome sense of “status quo ante”; and
last – only because most notable and Noble -- our Barons Malachy and Olafr – who
not only call the militia to muster in times of need, but also convene us to
glad pursuits and joyful fellowship.<span></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;line-height:115%;font-size:11pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">I would encourage
all in “staff” positions to post your own stories praising those who acted conspicuously!
For my part, to end … the most recent member of the Order of Chivalry, who served
most humbly and cheerfully to the end of the day (10:30pm). For Sir Charles:
huzzah!<span></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;line-height:115%;font-size:11pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">YIS,<span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;line-height:115%;font-size:11pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Eliza, Terpsichore
XXVI Steward <span></span></p>
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