[Archers] Youth Target Archery Marshal Program

[Jonathas]

I believe that is being a bit too harsh.  Many things are "trial run" with a
"possible" set of rules in a controlled test to see if the concept is even
workable before going about hashing out the rules in full.  And the concept
had been kicked around before, even if the rules had not been fully
written.  I have personally been involved in similar tests before in
archery, in armored, in siege, and I'm sure in every other community as
well.  Sometimes those tests are widely seen, other times they are hidden
with only the lessons learned made known.

Now the final rules are being fully and openly discussed.  Constructive
critizism is always welcome, the key being constructive.  If an idea is bad,
back it up with reasons.  I am sure Lorelei will consider all reasonable
arguements and changes to the program.

Jonathas



On Thu, Jun 2, 2011 at 2:47 PM, Holly Gibbons <holly0920 at yahoo.com> wrote:

> To my fellow archery marshals:
>
> I am in agreement with Eldred's thoughtful and insightful comments.
>
> I, too, was under the impression that this new program was a proposal under
> consideration and that Atlantia's archery marshals were being asked for
> feedback, when in fact we have just heard the program's already decided and
> already announced and apparently already populated with at least one youth.
> It seems our opinions as marshals had and will have no bearing on the
> program which we are now asked to implement.
>
> I know this is a top-down monarchy, this game we play, so I will gladly do
> whatever I'm told. But the hypocrisy kind of bothers me. Am I even allowed
> to voice this without fear that I am too insubordinate?
> Nuala
>
> Original Message: Date: Wed, 1 Jun 2011 17:48:10 -0700 (PDT)
> From: Eldred AElfwald <dragonazure at yahoo.com>
> To: archers at atlantia.sca.org, tazzi_693 at yahoo.com, Geldamar at aol.com,
>     loreleielkins at aol.com
> Subject: Re: [Archers] Youth Target Archery Marshal Program
> Greetings fellow archers and marshals!
>
> Considering Their Majesties' desire to align the laws and policies of
> Atlantia, I would recommend setting the YTAM age at 16 years old.? This is
> the age they are permitted to authorize for heavy combat and the age at
> which the Chancellor of Youth Activities has set for their?Officers:
> 1.7.2.9.2.2.1   All Chancellors Minor must be at least 16 years of age and
> a paid member of the SCA.
>
> Also, does this program fall under the same rules and regulations as the
> Youth Activities programs? E.g. background checks?
>
> I'm a little disturbed that the deed has been done without a discussion of
> the potential rules changes first. If we collectively agree to a policy that
> is contrary to what has been done, I have no problem "grandfathering" the
> existing marshals into the program because it would be unfair to force them
> out "ex post facto".
> In service,
> Eldred AElfwald
>
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