[Archers] fletchers guild

[Garth G. Groff]

Lord Christophe,

Good points. I would like the idea of having our own list if the group 
grows large enough. As long as it's small, and if the regular members on 
the archers' list don't mind, we should probably stay here for now. It 
would also be cool to have a home page with contact information and 
maybe some graphics, especially if it is linked to the Kingdom A&S pages 
(since Atlantian archery pages don't lend themselves to this at the 
present time).

Yes, there will always be lurkers, contributors who don't do much, and 
people who get excited then quickly lose interest. As along as we have a 
good core, no problem. If just a few of the less excited catch fire (so 
to speak), then it is worth carrying everyone. There definitely won't be 
any criteria to be a member beyond the usual web courtesies.

Subject to approval by the June University autocrat, I propose to set up 
a table during the lunch hour to show off some of Lady Sarah's and my 
arrows, maybe fletch a few shafts, and generally talk up arrow building. 
Should anyone wish to share the table, and bring their own work, 
wonderful. It would be a great way to make new friends, recruit new 
fletchers, and promote archery in general. This is something we could 
all do at various tournaments, especially those with a strong archery 
agenda.

Kind regards,


Lord Mungo Napier, Shire of Isenfir Archery Marshal

John Atkins wrote:
> Mungo,
> I'm liking this idea.  I would suggest we have our own Yahoo list to 
> converse on, although we all know the archers list could use the 
> traffic!  I think if we had our own Yahoo list then we could possibly 
> consider opening it up to other traditional but non SCA folks.  Just a 
> thought.  I'm thinking of a list I'm on of primitive archers in 
> Michigan.  While they attempt period reenactment, they are not SCA.  
> Some of them will be in attendance at SAAD through my prodding.
>  
> One issue I do have with the group though is membership.  While I am 
> not a big fan of strict criteria for membership to guilds I do rankle 
> at those who join things like this for the "apparent" status but do 
> nothing to contribute.  Cookie collectors is what they are called.  
> Having said that, I foresee some joining the guild for one of it's 
> prime reasons, to learn.  As such, when they first come in they may 
> not be significant contributors and I think that is fine.  It's what 
> the guild is about.  BUT I would like to see them do more than just 
> lurk on the list.  A comment here and there, questions, suggestions, 
> "why don't we do it this way...".  Activity.  I just feel if you are 
> going to "wear the badge" then you represent something that you should 
> be an active, contributing member of.  Not someone who calls themself 
> a member but does nothing and is not active.
>  
> I don't mean to go over the top here, just some random thoughts.
>  
> cog

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