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Shire of Cragmere Council Minutes
November 2, 2005

Present: Jamie, Colette, Nik, Linda, Paul

Came to order about 7:30 p.m.

1. Much discussion on phone list; Colette handed around the first version. She and Shannon will work together on future versions; Linda to send the farspeaker list that was sent to Lenora.

2. Much discussion on boffer. Paul has a couple of names, new kids on Denman, at Buckley Bay.

3. MoS Report: Paul is considering Gunter as deputy for heavy, once he is carded, and had duties outlined to him. : Paul reiterated that deputies -must- report to the MoS on a regular basis; reports can be in any form, but must be made.

4. More discussion on phone list: suggested that we contact all past potential members to offer them a local phone list.

5. Herald's Report: Rhys' device has gone to Laurel.
: All nagged Paul about getting his name and device registered; he has bribed Nik to submit the device, for future consideration.

6. A&S Report: Written report read out by Linda.
: Paul would like to start and -finish- each group project before beginning another.

7: Event discussion: At feasts/revels, set up fewer tables than expected to need, at the beginning of the night; when the ends are crowded, set up another table.
: Eat first, then do court.
: At December event, do a real court, and toasts.
: During feasts, esp after major toasts, offer toasts erratically (note to self: get examples).

8. Jamie invites Campbell River people to come to council; we will take up a collection to donate towards gas costs.

9. Discussion related to A&S? Events?
: look at auction of donated items - separate categories for artisans, closet-cleaning?
: look at Medieval Faire - outside vendors, SCA vendors, demos
: combo event? - possibly indoors; auction plus sales booths ($35 + donation?) plus feast
: all pledge to continue this discussion at a later date.

10: Exchequer Report: How much do we need in the shire financial policy? Linda to ask.

11. White Court: Colette will ask about getting 10 tickets for Cragmere sales.

12. Discussion on Group ID: consider something like gingerbread house for Boys and Girls Club fund-raiser; too much for us this year; consider other community projects throughout the year; the gingerbread thing would need to be done in Sept.

13. Chronicler/Zoe: will hand over books at Investiture; we'll contact her to remind her.

14. Discussion on Exemplar: Still looking for input; discuss at A&S meetings during other projects.

15. Discussion on EVENT: Cragmere Races theme in July or August; Paul suggests Boy Scout Camp for regatta of model ships; categories of on-site, period, documentation, best looker, most succesful (surviving several heats). Trebuchets are forbidden. Date is booked for Aug 25th weekend; check with Camp Gilwell.

A&S nights:
Nov 9 - painting Silver Swan scrolls, and discuss Exemplar ideas and events; Nik and Linda's
Nov 16 - if scrolls are complete, decorate trenchers, and chat
Nov 23 - continue as above
Nov 30 - continue as above

Dec 7 - Council; McMullens'
Dec 14 - Discuss and finalize event dates
Dec 21 - Relax; enjoy the season
Dec 28 - Social evening at Boston Pizza, about 6 p.m.

Jan 4 - Council; McMullens'
Jan 11 - Cloaks project begins; Paul's

Adjourned 10:30 p.m.
Minutes by Linda J. Doerksen
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