[Artemisia] Kingdom Financial Crisis

[Diane Donald]

I think there are many Artemisians out there who don't know this list
exists.  I only found out about it recently, and have been playing for
several years.  If this is considered a more official method of
communication (as it probably should, since many choose not to use
facebook), I would think it would be more widely publicized.

Ursula de Strattone



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On Tue, Jun 9, 2015 at 2:47 PM, gregero <gregero at gmail.com> wrote:

> Facebook has all but killed this list.  I would think there would be less
> participation here than if a discussion was held at Uprising, but I also
> understand your point. In the end it is up to the KFC when and where and
> how they would like to try to do it. If it is held at Uprising, I will try
> my best to take minutes and post them.
>
> In terms of questioning the "general supplies" issue, the Kingdom Exchequer
> office does a quick review of event budgets submitted. Sometimes questions
> get asked, or suggestions made with the goal of getting a circumspect
> budget, but unless there is something specifically flat our wrong (sending
> the group's balance into the red for example), the Kingdom level isn't
> trying to dictate nor does it want to dictate how local groups spend their
> money.  I understand that discussion is fraught with interpersonal traps,
> but that is part of the job of the Kingdom office.
>
> And don't quote me on this, I know it hasn't been directly addressed yet,
> but it is my understanding that a large chunk of the $1700 the Kingdom
> spent was on enough award medallions to last us several years. Validation
> or info refuting my understand will at least be in the financial report
> sent to the Sage I mentioned if not in an early discussion with the KFC.
>
> Gregory
>
> On Tue, Jun 9, 2015 at 11:43 AM, Caointiarn <caointiarn1 at bresnan.net>
> wrote:
>
> > I admit my post was  snarky.   I sent in my letter in April, and hadn't
> > heard or seen any response.  A simple:" the Financial Committee will meet
> > <this date> and we will respond to all inquiries at/after  that time."
> > Would have been polite,  Instead of "dead air."
> >
> > I'm concerned that only 3 letters were sent to the Financial Committee,
> > especially after the postings of discussions on different  sites.
>  Having
> > a
> > meeting at Uprising is not a good answer  -- various people, including
> me,
> > interested in participating in this discussion won't be at Uprising.
> > Uprising is not good for holding these types of business meetings when
> > people come to play & socialize.  What is so horrible about holding a
> > discussion HERE?
> >
> > I  find it ironic that our Shire Reeve complained that she was questioned
> > on
> > our recent event's budget for "general supplies"  of less than $50.00,
> and
> > yet  the 2014  Kingdom budget for "General Supplies"  of $1705  goes
> > unexplained.
> >
> > The Financial  Committee  has asked  the Populace for "input & ideas"
> for a
> > "realistic fiscal outlook,"   but we really need to understand how the
> > crisis came about, before we can  help create a plan.    I'm copying this
> > to
> > the financial address as well  -- so hopefully a discussion can be
> created
> > here,  and not just a meeting at Uprising.
> >
> > A Servant of Artemisia,
> > Caointiarn
> >
> >
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: Amber Snurkowski
> > Sent: Tuesday, June 09, 2015 10:10 AM
> > Just a friendly word because sometime I need this reminder myself.
> > Remember that all of these people  volunteer their time and have real
> jobs
> > and lives, just like all of us.
> > Asking for a time line is certainly acceptable as these things are
> > important. But asking with kindness is not only the right thing to do but
> > will certainly get better results.
> >
> > Baroness Syeira
> > Barony of Arn Hold
> >  On Jun 9, 2015 9:49 AM, "Caointiarn" <caointiarn1 at bresnan.net> wrote:
> >
> > > YEAH . . . . same with that "dialogue" that was supposed to happen
> > > with the Kingdom Financial Committee . . .
> > > Caointiarn
> >
> >
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