[Artemisia] Kingdom Financial Crisis

[Duke Alan]

Ursula,

This list, known as the Aerir, used to be the primary means of communication for the Kingdom.  Since FB has become so popular, most of the "chatter" has moved over there.  To the point, that if you don't do FB, you will feel pretty ignored if all you do is watch the Aerie.

For about a million reasons, I would like to see that trend reversed, and the primary means of communication return to the Aerie.

It was a completely effective way for discussing things and keeping up on Kingdom news.

At least that's my perspective on the issue.

Alan



----- Original Message -----
From: Diane Donald <diane.j.donald at gmail.com>
To: Kingdom of Artemisia mailing list <artemisia at lists.gallowglass.org>
Sent: Tue, 09 Jun 2015 17:00:01 -0400 (EDT)
Subject: Re: [Artemisia] Kingdom Financial Crisis

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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