[Artemisia] RE: Youth Activities at Barons War 2006

[rayzentz at aim.com]

MiLady Aurora, I would feel it an honor and a privilege to volunteer my services during Baron's War (especially since ten percent of that potential youth population will be mine).   My good Lady will probably also be willing and available, though I risk being skewered by her "swishie-pokie" if I volunteer her without her knowledge ;-) 
 
Contact me off list at rayzentz at aol.com for what you would specifically like me to do.
 
At your service,
 
Padruig McTavish
ArrowsFlight
 
-----Original Message-----
From: Dawn Tavares <dtavares1 at hotmail.com>
To: artemisia at lists.gallowglass.org
Sent: Fri, 23 Jun 2006 11:18:33 -0600
Subject: [Artemisia] RE: Youth Activities at Barons War 2006


The Honorable Lady Bethoc said: 
 
>Throughout the weekend, our lovely youth minister Lady Aurora will also 
>be providing many many fun filled activities for the youth. 
 
Indeed we will! The Barony of Loch Salann has lots of fun stuff planned for Vikings vs. Scots--and that means the Ministry of Youth needs YOU! 
 
The autocrats for Barons' War are anticipating 36 to 48 kids attending this event. That means lots of opportunities for parents and older teens to volunteer: 
 
GOODIE BAGS - Every youth who participates in the Chivalry Card Contest will receive one. Lady Bethoc has already donated plenty of small toys; I'm asking parents to donate juice boxes, apples/oranges, or a couple of cookies in some sort of wrapping (to keep them from crumbling). Four dozen of any item would be great. 
 
CHIVALRY CARD CONTEST - One other adult will be needed to help collect card pouches & tally the cards at the end of the day. 
 
VIKING "JEWELRY" - I'll need at least two other responsible adults to help younger children with the glue, cord, and gold spray paint. Older teens may enjoy this, and everyone comes out of it with some spiff accessories. 
 
CELTIC ILLUMINATION 
I'll need one other adult register which children receive coloring books and crayons, and to help collect and judge the completed booklets near the end of the event. 
 
GYPSY TRADING STORE 
After the kids Plunder the Dead on the battlefield, they can spend their gruesome gains here. I'll be playing the gypsy trader; at least two more adults should be on hand to keep the kids behaving 
courteously as they wait their turn at the bartering table...and to make sure small trinkets don't accidentally go wandering. 
 
SUPPER SKITS - Mistress Casamira has supplied a number of short, pun-filled skits for the youth to rehearse on Saturday for presentation during the evening's feast of ribs. At least one adult will be needed to read the part of the narrator and help the "director." 
 
BOFFER COMBAT - ***Parents must register their children for this activity.*** 
Waivers must always be signed for all combat sports, so the kids will not be allowed to register themselves. At least one adult dedicated to registration and keeping the lists would be very 
helpful. An adult dedicated to keeping the fighters hydrated would be very welcome. 
 
Don Azir De Lucera will be running the tournament. He'll need boffer marshals to make sure everything goes smoothly and safely. Support our young warriors with your actions as well as your cheers! 
 
Boffer marshaling is an excellent learning opportunity for cadets, squires, and beginning adult fighters. 
 
SHEEP TOSS - (Save the livestock jokes for the after-hours bardic.) 
At least two adults are needed to keep the sheep from wandering out of bounds, and to prevent any brawls between junior Vikings and Scots. 
 
HERALDIC FACE PAINTING - will need at least three adults to paint faces, clean brushes, keep the 'canvas' sitting still, and dry the painted faces. A good opportunity for budding illuminators. May need a field herald to translate verbal descriptions into sketches. 
 
WAR OF THE WATER ROCKS - Think informal, no-armor melee with sponges and rubber bands. Will need several adults to keep water buckets full and artillary from flying at unauthorized targets (i.e., royalty and other unsuspecting bodies). A great opportunity for fighters who want to cool down after a hot day. 
 
Contact me for any questions, comments, or donations. 
 
You saw how much the kids loved the Children's Court at Uprising. 
Come share your time and enthusiasm with the youth of Artemisia to make this event safe, educational, and FUN. 
 
Aurora de Portugal 
Minister of Youth for 
Loch Salann 
dtavares1 at hotmail.com 
 
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