MEG Meeting
2014 April 24
In Attendance *************
Rignach, Steve, Giancarlo, Valcura, Rebecca, Guilluame, Annisa, Bernard, Kaitlin, Elizabeth, Rafael, Kerij-e, Julia, Pamela, and Antoine
New Business **************
- The Denny's in Bellevue is going to be closing down sometime in August. The need to find a new meeting site has just been boosted to the top of the agenda.
- May meeting is to be held at AFK Tavern in Renton. It is the old Keg location.
- Seating is at large tables.
- If this does not work another location will be tried in June.
- Remember Elections for Guild Head and Steward are to be held at the May meeting.
- Reminder: Main place for communication moving to Facebook group called 'Madrone Equestrian GUild'. This is a closed group so posts are not cluttering up news feeds. Please ask a member to be added.
- Upcoming Events
- Baronial Banquet
- Kaitlin has decorated wooden ponies in to match guild horses for a tabletop carosel. Super cute!
- Currently, six guild members will be in attendance and managing gate.
- Guild will be hosting a table for members. Let's sit together and have fun!
- June Faire.
- No horses this year. No space on site.
- An Tir/ West War
- Horses in the same area as last year.
- Scheduled activities include a Trail ride, Jousting, Mounted Combat, and Foot Combat for Equestrians, and Archery.
- Emprise
- is on the calendar for the 13-15 of September.
- Practice will be held at Reber the week before as in past custom.
- The co-Event Steward, Pamela, is looking for a tent to host a family tent for children to gather in.
- We need to make more tilt lengths and a counter tilt.
- Wyewood has been asked if they will co-host with us this year.
- Jousters are going to be encouraged to bring a Grand Guard for the joust.
- Discussion of having a behord tournament between Baronies with apointed riders and special baronial crests.
- Monthly planning meetings will occur at Guilluame's house starting the 1st Thursday of May.
- Invitations will go out shortly to the list of preferred judges. Very exciting picks!
- Pamela is organizing a platform for the judges.
- Possible rapier Sunday - discussion occurred.
- Discussion occurered surrounding the interest of a production company to come film us playing. Interest was non supportive at this time.
- Sir Raphael is EMIC.
- Reminder: Kate is seeking ideas for King Renee styled A&S that can be encouraged and taught prior to September.
- Might be some out of kingdom guests this year. Let's show them what An Tir can do!
- Upcoming Practices
- May Practice is cancelled.
- 2014 Practice Schedule
- Proposed Dates and Topics
- Jan 18 - 6 horse, 7 riders
- Feb 22 - 10 horse, 11 riders
- Mar 15 - Cancelled, no marshal available.
- Apr 19 - happened - no discussion.
- May 10 - Cancelled, no marshal available.
- Jun 21 - Spring Duck Event, EMIC Kerij-e
- Aug 16 - Baron's Tournament
- Sep TBD - Reber Practice before Emprise
- Oct 18 - Open
- Nov 22 - Open
Old Business **************
- Events
- Practice - not discussed. Please send me stats to update notes.
- 0 Ground Crew
- 0 Riders
- 0 Horses
- 0 Authorizations
- No reportable accidents
- Website
- Photos and Biographies on the MEG site need updating.
- Please send guildhead your biography and photo.
- There was a request for members to list their awards.
- Classes
- Silk Banners - Pamela has a steamer, others have all the materials and now we just need a date.
- Helmet Covers - No Date
- Making a mini tilt - No Date
- Introducing a new game - No Date
- Victorian Riding Habits - No Date
- Kingdom Caparison - No Date
- Misc
- May 4th a saddle fitting class at Olsen-Mills.
- In July there is a Trail class in Sedro Woolley.
- Aeschine has MEG Reins and Breast Plates for sale that she hand makes. Very nice.
- Decals are available through Guillaume.
- Jousting tubes available in 5 - 8 foot lengths from Guillaume.
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