Dregate General
meeting
March 22, 2009
Location Community Cultural
Center Tonasket
Attending: Dalbach, Ihon,
Dubeasa, Sasparillius, Conual,
Broc, Leona, Sven, Nora, Kai, Rhyanon,
Oso
Dalbach called the meeting to
order at 2:25pm
Reports:
Seneschal: Dalbach
stated that all officers will be
expected to report quarterly at in writing and at meetings, in
conjunction with
Kingdom reports. If you have nothing to report for the previous
quarter, be
thinking of what you could be doing in your office for the next
quarter. If you
need help coming up with ideas, speak up!
Exchequer:
Ihon reported that the shire Domesday
report has been handed into Kingdom.
Our current coffer holds
$1443.92
Numbers on Red Lantern not
completely tallied yet, is
thought that we probably broke even.
Herald:
Kai reports he helped Nora with her heraldry
this month. Dalbach asked if Kai could provide any records of Dregate
members’
heraldry whether it’s passed or not. Kai will look in the
Chroniclers box for
what has been recorded.
Chronicler:
Lachlan not in
attendance. Dalbach reported the next Creaking is near completion.
Needless to
say, articles, cartoons, jokes, classifieds etc are always welcome,
please
forward them to Lachlan. Dregate Bulletin board
will be
ran again, lost and found, rides needed, items for sale or
wanted…it’s your
newsletter, use it!
Arts &
Science : Aelfwynn out with the plague
today, so Oso reported that the arrow making workshop went well, at
least seven
people worked on arrows. Dubeassa related her experience with the new
war arrow
while at Oasis last week.
Discussed next months A&S,
people agreed to a A&S
social combined with next months shire meeting. Have a project to work
on, its
time to start this years A&S entry!
Gold Key: Leona has made
repairs on garb, everything
is clean and sorted, and in tubs.
Chatelaine: Rhyanon
reported that Twisp is having its Centennial year and there will
probably be
several choices of events that we might tie the Dregate Faire into. She
will
keep us posted.
Marshal: Nora reported that fighter practices
have been
well attended. Dalbach added that the Kingdom has reminded all branches
that
waivers need to be sent in quarterly. Nora will bring waivers, so have
your
blue card with you at practices. Fighter cards are not required for
practices,
but it’s a good idea to be in the habit of keeping them with your
kit.
The offices of
Rapier
Marshal and Archery marshal were filled by Dalbach and Leona,
respectively. They
will report to Nora.
It was discussed that
we need local Marshals of all arts and hope that in the next couple of
months
we can get some SR. Marshals here to do classes and get people
authorized as
Jr. Marshals so when they go to events over the summer they can get
experience.
Iron Key: Broc reports an assortment of loaner
armor, but
if fighters have pieces of armor to spare there is always a need for
more.
Grateboke: Mellisa not in attendance, more
plague. Conual
suggested that as part of the shire history, everyone do their own
autobiography which will include a photo, persona info, offices held,
championships held, special interests, etc. Oso offered to make a
template for
people to use if they chose.
Chamberlain: Garvin was not in attendance, but
Dalbach
requested we put a date on the calendar for a cleanup/organization of
regalia.
Equestrian: Nora reported the equestrians had a
meeting in
February and now that the ground and weather are improving we can start
thinking about practices. (Ed. note, see equestrian minutes for more
detail)
Warlord: Conual reported a good turnout of
Dregate
fighters at the War on the Oasis. He strongly encourages people begin
planning
for Sport of Kings (august 20-22) and Art of War (spring 2010). He
notices
interest in a warband and encourages fighters to look at what interest
and
commitment they have for this effort.
Past Events:
Red Lantern: went very well despite Autocrat
nightmare #3,
becoming disabled two days before the event. Huzzahs to Mellisa for
having her
ducks in a row, and to Lachlan for jumping in and herding them on
short
notice.
There was a good
turnout, the slaves worked hard and everyone ate grandly!
Upcoming Events:
Culinary event: Autocrat team formed-Oso, Leona,
Rhyanon, Sasparillius.
They will meet after this meeting for preliminary planning.
Fur and Feather
Tavern : Dalbach
brought up the
idea of a Fur and Feather style fundraiser. It could be open to the
public per
prepaid tickets with the right advertising. We would include food games
and
entertainment for the cost of their ticket. It could serve as a dual
fundraiser
and recruitment effort. Arts and Science displays could be
incorporated,
merchants welcomed, shire members would take part in creating the
ambiance of
the event for the benefit of the public attendees.
It was agreed that we
would ask Cerdic if he’d like to be behind the counter, as it
wouldn’t be the
Fur and Feather without him. An autocrat team will be needed!
Personal Dregate
Regalia: Dalbach
asked people
what they thought about everyone in the shire having a sash with a
history of
their service signified with badges of those offices. It would serve as
a
history, tie in with the bio’s, and be a source of unity for all
shire members.
The idea seemed well received, a mantle was suggested instead as it is
a piece
of functional garb. At the very least, the kingdom populace badge and a
personal device would adorn them.
Officer Regalia: that discussion led into necklaces of
offices
that would be passed from term to term. People liked the idea of tying
this in
with a glass beadmaking class.
Calendar:
Saturday March 28th, 2pm fighter practice, Tonasket, farmer
market park
across from Als IGA
Saturday March 28th Clayton -Tourney of the Wolves Grimwithshire
Saturday April 4th, 2pm fighter practice Omak Bandshell park
(library)
April 3-5: Baroness War- Barony of Vulkanfeldt
Saturday April 11,
2pm, fighter AND
archery
practice Tonasket Soccer field park, and autocrat team meeting for the
Culinary
cook off event.
April 15th,
7pm, financial
committee
meeting. Location to be announced, either Campbell manor or Oso’s ger.
April 18th,
all day- ren faire at
Wenatchee Valley College, Wenatchee. Needing folks to help set up wall
and do
demos- all kinds!
April 26th, 2pm- shire
meeting and Arts and Science social- bring projects you are working on
or need
help with. Twisp City park.
Meeting was
adjourned
at 4:30
