OPENING – SENESCHAL
Liz/Gabrielle said that since Thomas had a bunch of organized ideas, she was going to let him run with the meeting. Thomas took the floor.
OFFICER REPORTS
-A&S – Elspeth absent, but sending in 2006’s last quarterly report.
-HERALD – Edwin absent, but current on reports.
-HOSPITALLER – Geoffrey: New participant Melissa Duncan came to G&G last week, but got deterred by weather today. We expect to see her again, however.
-MARSHALL – Peg absent, but current on reports.
-REEVE – Juliana: New bank account established tomorrow, with approx. $500 in it.
-HISTORIAN – Greet: Volunteering for position, also volunteering to accumulate comprehensive member list with contact info for future Shire use.
(If you think that Greet doesn’t know you yet, please email her at
frontstepdesign@yahoo.com with your mundane name, society name, and
preferred contact info. If you signed the Sign-In List on Sunday,
you’re already included. Many thanks to all. ~Greet)
CALENDAR REVIEW
– Current standard calendar: Fighter practice occurs every Sunday, at 2pm unless G&G. A&S generally attends and brings projects. 1st Sunday of month = business meeting at fighter practice. 2nd Sunday of month = Grub & Garb – 1pm.
DETAILED EVENT DISCUSSION
-SATURDAY IN THE PARK, VALP. Contact: Thomas. April 28, 2007, Heritage Park outside the Museum, Valparaiso.
Thomas: 45 minute stagetime (more than any other group). Thomas organizing pavilion set up as medieval ‘encampment’ with sword demo, fiber demo, and craft sales booth. Seeking fighter participation, Greet already agreed to demo.
Greet: Coordinating fundraiser crafts to sell; beaded bookmarks already created, see here. Any other ideas, talk to me. (Lavena had great ideas, see addition to same link.)
-ALSO: Thomas: Heritage Museum seeking ongoing relationship with Shire; desirous of Medieval Festival Saturday before Halloween (Oct 27) for which we would be the cast. Group: Positive reaction.
-SHIRE EVENT RESCHEDULED/PENNSIC PITY PARTY? Geoffrey: Lots of positive feedback on this idea when noised about to neighboring groups. Shire reaction: Positive. Suggestion: Hold indoors, since Pennsic early this year (July 27-Aug 12, 2007).
SUPPORT OF ARENAL – Suggestion to support Arenal’s events, since they’ve been supportive of us; ESPECIALLY Crown List (May 5). Reminder that Phoenix Glade is providing Traveler’s Fare on Friday night, and Fundraiser’s Lunch (to benefit PG only, not Kingdom) on Saturday. Suggestion: Have a Sweets Table, with fudge, tarts, etc., as a fundraiser.
OTHER ITEMS –
March 3-4, Pensacola Rennaissance Fair, go in garb with blue card, get in free.
March 17, Gulf Wars
Parade opportunities for the community:
Feb 3, Okaloosa Island Mardi Gras Parade
Billy Bowlegs Parade, Jun 1-3, 2007
Fort Walton Beach Christmas Parade
Destin Christmas Parade
Mardi Gras party at Geoffrey’s house next month – he’ll post details.
ACTION ITEM REVIEW
CLOSING
IN ATTENDANCE: Elizabeth/Alicia de Nice, Jan Chappell/Lavena, Bruce Chappell/Corduane, Russell Hazzard, Juliet Hazzard/Juliana, Anna Kirkland, Cody Beard, Andy Hoeffler/Geoffrey, Liz Williamson/Gabrielle, Caitlin Williamson, Jason Ryan/Thomas, Nick Petchell, Sarah Nagy/Greet
(If these contents do not accurately reflect meeting events or if some content is wrong, PLEASE tell me, and I will fix them. ~Greet, Historian)