[Archers] Fletchers' Guild statement of purpose (for comments)

[Siegfried]

I wish to encourage your endeavor, as fletching is an excellent art
form, and one not known widely enough as I see numerous people out
buying arrows directly instead (at higher cost)

One thing I would humbly suggest though.  That being to keep yourself
much more informal, and without 'grand goals' like you've stated below
(many of which would actually require kingdom law changes)

I've seen many such guilds fail, when they try to have grand goals and
be formalized from the beginning, not the least of which because they
perhaps turn off people from then as they don't agree w/ their ideals
and/or see them as exclusive.

Whereas many of the most successful guilds have been just formed
informally, and over time, if enough interest grows, natural sets of
'guidelines' and 'goals' will present themselves and/or be granted.

In Service,
Siegfried


On 4/2/10 1:13 PM, Garth G. Groff wrote:
> Noble friends,
> 
> Here follows a brief proposal for the aims of the incipient Atlantian
> fletchers' guild. Your comments and ideas are most welcome.
> 
> 
> 1. To promote arrow building and archery in general throughout Atlantia.
> 
> 2. To teach the arts of arrow building and related crafts to all who are
> interested, informally, or through Atlantia University and other
> official kingdom or local activities.
> 
> 3. To encourage members to research historic information on arrow
> smithing and fletching.
> 
> 4. To improve the quality of our arrows through classes, shared
> knowledge, and competitions in conjunction with kingdom and local A&S
> programs.
> 
> 5. To gain Royal and baronial recognition for arrow making as an
> advancement toward honors such as the King's Missiliers and Yew Bow
> orders, and possibly to seek appointment of a Fletcher Royal or similar
> officer.
> 
> 
> Also, let me add that Fletcher's guild should be interested in modern
> target arrows (built per SCA rules), historical replica arrows, crossbow
> bolts, combat projectiles, and atl-atl darts, plus any gear directly
> related to them, including, but not limited to, quivers, arrow bags,
> bracers, gloves, etc. Bow building is not necessarily off limits for the
> group, but given the greater experience needed for that craft, it is not
> seen as central to the group's activities at this time.
> 
> One question to tackle immediately is whether activities of the
> fletchers should be included within this archery mailing list, or should
> be on a separate forum.
> 
> And would the group prefer to remain an informal network, or would they
> prefer a charter and officers. (There are already a couple of votes to
> keep it informal.)
> 
> Please let us have your thoughts and suggestions. I will save all
> messages in this thread for reference as we explore this proposal.
> Anyone who is interested in being associated directly with the
> fletchers' guild can contact me through this discussion group or
> directly, and I will add your name to our list.
> 
> In your service, and in service to Atlantian archery,
> 
> 
> Lord Mungo Napier, Shire of Isenfir Archery Marshal
> 
> 
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