MEG Meeting

2011 January 27

In Attendance *************

Guillaume ; Annise ; Aeschine ; Felicitae ; Emily ; Johannes ; Teresa ; Gian Carlo ; Valkura; Rignach; Elizabeth; Landinn

Old Business **************

• 12th Night
  • 'They' have asked for a Horseless Rider ceremony at July Coronation this year at Midhaven.

New Business **************

• Practices:
  • Farrel McWhirter worked well last year with the exception of the Boy Scout invasion.
  • Felicitae has recommended the Northwest Natural Horse Center (NWNHC)
    • 2 Arenas. 200 ft and a 150 ft. Covered. Well lit. Bathrooms. wash racks.
    • Could run tilts along the road.
    • Cost is a question.
    • Discussed having an informal/unofficial practice there for February.
    • Insurance was a question if it was needed or not for the informal practice.
    • Question on Haul in fees?
    • Barn owner = Hutch
    • Question of how binding a contract would be to potentially break if we had to.
• 2011 Practice Dates
  • March 20
  • April 24
  • May 15
  • June 19 (?) this is the weekend after Lionhearts
  • July 10
  • Aug 28
  • Sept 11 at Reber
  • Oct 23
  • Nov 5 (Remember remember...)
  • Dec (no practice) but on the 10th will be the MEG Holiday Party
• Lionhearts
  • June 10 - 12
  • Same location as the last couple years.
  • Autocrat = Constantia
  • EMIC = ???
  • Questions from Her Excellency:
    • What would we need differently from last year? Helpers for set up.
    • Autocrat meetings were held and were helpful last year despite low attendance.
    • Where to put Horses this year? Both footing & visibility were mentioned.
  • Discussion on running the Competition mid day on Saturday may have issues with the heat.
  • Discussion on trying out the park near the end of May to find best footing area.
• Emprise
  • Espresso Cart will be available this year.
  • Practice will be held on the 11th of Sept before event at Reber.
  • Pre Haul In of equipment on that date.
  • Sir Rifkin (sp?) is the New Snr Heavy Marshal in Charge.
  • Contract has been filled out and turned in all ready for this year.
  • Monthly meetings will begin in March for the Emprise.
• Misc
  • Jousting tubes available in 5 - 8 foot lengths from Guillaume.
  • 1st Thursday of the month work parties take place at Rignach's house.
  • Giant 4H take sale at the Monroe Fairgrounds Sunday Feb 27th.

Winter Goals **************

Rapheal: Make changes to barding. Refine chamfron // Felicitae: Brakes on horse in progress, non sticky gas pedal on horse. // Anne Marie: Improve SCA gaming kit. Keep horse sound.// Annise: Harness almost complete. Training. Replace Wardrobe (continue). Work on Scrolls. // Guillaume: Continue lessons. Improve seat for sparky horse. // Aeschine: Garb for Emprise. Continue with progress on Willow // Teresa: Wardrobe. Work towards games at Canter is coming along. Training for both horse and rider. // Valkura: Get a new knee (Feb) Booked for March 8th // Gian Carlo: Still working on new garb. // Emily: Continue work on Roslynd personna. More clothing. Keep horse sound. // Johannes: Continue on Landsknecht garb. Make combat javelins for guild. // Rignach: Scrolls and Charter work. Upgrade camp equipment. Armor dummy for armorer. // Landinn: Engaging newcomers. More activity. Learning to delegate. // Elizabeth: Upgrade encampment. Sittng Pavilion. New garb for Emprise.

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