[Artemisia] Being active locally

[Sondra Gibson]

Hello,

I feel I need to reply to this, because I realized that while I *do* stand
by the thought that each person who plays in the SCA should be able to find
some way to help out,  I realized that the initial post on this subject
pointed some fingers at specific individuals.  In NO WAY did I intend my
comments to be 'specific' to any person.  Each of us has different
commitments on our time, money, and energy.  Each of us has different
priorities at different times in our lives.  And each of us must decide what
we can and cannot do.  If specific individuals were offended by my comments,
please know that was not my intent.  They were meant in a much more general
way.  

Also, attendance at meeting is not necessarily an accurate gage of the
service provided by any individual.  There are many things that can be done
'behind the scenes' that can fit into most schedules.  And I certainly agree
that I *want* to see people attending events and enjoying themselves.   I
just wish that those that can would make that extra effort to see what needs
to be done 'at home'.  Anyone who has played for a year or two knows that
when an event is in the works, there are things that need doing.  If
attendance at planning meetings is not possible, call, email, ask the event
staff, or seneschal what needs to be done.  Each small task that can be
'farmed out' either before or at events is one less thing that someone else
has to find time to do.  

Ok, I'll get off the soapbox now.  ;-)

In service - 
Gefjon     



> -----Original Message-----
> From: artemisia-bounces+sgibson=edulog.com at lists.gallowglass.org
> [mailto:artemisia-bounces+sgibson=edulog.com at lists.gallowglass.org]On
> Behalf Of Bartholomew Hightower
> Sent: Wednesday, March 16, 2005 10:20 AM
> To: artemisia at lists.gallowglass.org
> Subject: [Artemisia] Re: Artemisia Digest, Vol 18, Issue 18
> 
> 
> Hi Gefjon,
> 
> The truth of your words in clear.  It is undeniable that the 
> only thing that keeps our kingdom running is the tireless 
> efforts of countless named and unnamed individuals who pitch 
> in and get the job done.  Without their work, we simply would 
> not have events to go to.
> 
> Perhaps it is just my perspective that differs.  I am 
> fortunate to live in the best group in Artemisia, the Shire 
> of Cote du Ciel, where it seems there is always a hand or two 
> or ten to help when help is needed.  I am proud that I am 
> allowed to represent them as their seneschal.
> 
> As their administrive officer, I need to call on them to come 
> and pitch in several times during the year.  Many of them 
> respond, but there are a number of individuals in our shire 
> who simply cannot or will not be there to help when needed -- 
> because of their lives, or their jobs, or even just because 
> they have not the desire to put in all the hours required. 
> 
> In my view, it is important for these individuals to know 
> that they are as welcome to come and play as anybody else.  I 
> *want* them to show up and have a good time at our events.  I 
> *want* them to travel to other events if they can.  If they 
> are tired of the SCA grind, I want them to remember what they 
> love about our game.  If they are new to the current middle 
> ages, I want them to find out what the rest of us already know.  
> 
> If a person has only a few hours to give to the SCA, I don't 
> want them to spend that time peeling potatoes unless they 
> really like peeling potatoes -- I would much rather them 
> spend their time making memories, because those memories will 
> bring them back when they *do* have time.
> 
> -bart