MEG Meeting

2011 June 23

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

Guillaume ; Annise ; Aeschine; Johannes

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

• Lionhearts
  • No horses on site for event.
  • EQ archery practice was enjoyed by all.
  • Many stick horses made their appearances.
  • Rignach made her announcement to begin her trial for Madrone's first Lancer!
• June Practice
  • 3 horses 2 riders 6 Guild Members in attendance.
  • Practice included Rings, Quintain and Tilt.
  • New horse barding was shown off from Annise on Duchess.
• Outbreak
  • Seems to be at completion for An Tir.

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

• Conversation about the Order of the Lion & the Lance
  • Need better definition of the Order.
  • Need a description for charters / scrolls
  • What sort of title does this grant?
  • What are their 'students' called. (i.e. Cadet)
  • Email has been sent to Miranda for further discussion.
• Emprise
  • What games are up for discussion
    • Currently suggested are: Rings, Bhjord, Birjas, Speed Quintain, Quintain, and Jousting
    • Currently suggested for exclusion: Reeds.
  • Emprise meeting notes to be posted soon from Guillaume.
  • The Draft for the Crier was read to the group.
  • New post cards have been created and will be mailed as personal invitations to as many horse riders as we know about.
  • Attendance
    • 105 @ $10 will allow us to break even. We had 130 in attendance for Emprise VIII and 200 for Emprise IX.
    • This year, due to the Heavy Tournament and Their Majesties in attendance, we could expect between 150 - 250.
    • Last year's gate was $12. Proposing making the gate $10 this year.
  • Conversation about ways to set up Rings.
    • It seems that having 2 tilts set up with Rings in between as well as Ground Crew would work best.
    • Discussion of whether 2, 3, or 4 passes would be best. It seems like most are leaning towards 3 passes with just 1 ring available to collect on each pass. This would make the game more like joust training and in keeping with the spirit of the King Renee's joust theme.
  • Judges confirmed (please excuse spelling): Thorin, Baric, Steingram. Invitation to Heinrick of the West has been sent for the 4th.
• Equestrian Collegium
  • Potential time frame is July of 2012.
  • Site location is still being sought.
  • Ithra inclusion?
• July Coronation Gate Help
  • Guillaume has asked that those from MEG help Madrone in running gate at July Coronation.
  • Gate Bingo suggestions are being taken. Please send ideas to Guillaume. (i.e. A car with 20 stickers on bumper, person who forgot their tent out of state, etc...)
• Meeting Location
  • Continue to meet at Bellevue Library.
  • May need to change meeting contact person for Library.
• Next Practice is July 10th.
  • Conversation on why attendance at practices has been waning.
• Misc
  • Decals are available through Guillaume.
  • Jousting tubes available in 5 - 8 foot lengths from Guillaume.
  • 1st Thursday of the month work parties take place at Rignach's house.
    
    

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