[Toraerie] FW: Nordskogen and Tor Aerie combined meetings (proposal)

[pafk0003 at umn.edu]

This doesn't sound like a bad plan but I'd like to know more about how the 
combined Baronial and Tor Aerie meetings go in the past? Were there any 
negative aspects? Also, would we end up switching meeting days to 
Wednesdays?

~Eyja


>On Aug 15 2006, Dan wrote:
>
>> Giovanna sent me this, and I'm passing it on for discussion. I think if 
>> we take a serious look into it now, we might be able to come up with 
>> some reasonable options in time to change meetings for spring semester. 
>> (Yes, this means I'm actually hoping people will talk on the list 
>> instead of reading something and forgetting about it).
>>
>>If people are wondering about the history of Tor Aerie meeting places and 
>>how it relates to this question, I can post about that later-let me know.
>>
>>Laurence
>>
>>
>>
>>Giovanna wrote:
>>
>>Hey Laurence,
>>
>>   I have a question for you and the gang at Tor Aerie.
>>
>>   Nordskogen is planing on meeting at the Middle school again this year, 
>> mostly because another option was not looked into. I have suggested for 
>> the past 2 years that another option should be looked into and so I am 
>> writing you.
>>
>>   It feel that the Barony has long outgrown the school and we should 
>> find another place to meet. When I first started going to Baronial 
>> meetings, we met at the U at the Armory. I believe that the Barony and 
>> the Canton met together, but don't quote me. The armory wasn't an ideal 
>> place either, but we managed to hold armored combat, business meetings, 
>> dance and general social practice. I think we lost the Armory about 6-8 
>> years ago (something about the gym floor not being sturdy enough for our 
>> group). Anyhow, I thought the arrangement of the 2 groups meeting 
>> together and using the same space made sense and I would like to speak 
>> to the members of Tor Aerie about forming this relationship again.
>>
>>   here are the benefits that could come of this:
>>   1) we could use a site that is free or low cost somewhere on campus 
>> (St. Paul campus might be a possiblity)
>>   2) the heavy combat and rapier could have a reliable practice site 
>> that is indoors, which could help foster new fighters in Tor Aerie and 
>> Nordskogen.
>>   3) having a combined meeting could help new members in Tor Aerie meet 
>> more established members in the Barony. Baronial members could be 
>> available to teach classes or hold workshops.
>>   4) having a weekly meeting where a lot of activities take place could 
>> free up other nights of the week so people don't have as much time spent 
>> on SCA stuff.
>>
>>   I have presented my idea to Ellen and she thinks it sounds like a good 
>> idea but also agrees that we are pretty late in the game to go forward 
>> with the plan at this time. I also did not want to move forward with 
>> anything until I spoke to the members of Tor Aerie and see what they 
>> thought of the idea.
>>
>>   Please let me know what you think.
>>
>>   G
>>
>>
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