[Archers] Recommendation
Janyn Fletcher
janynfletcher at comcast.net
Mon Apr 9 13:28:52 PDT 2012
I would like to make a point of clarification in this discussion. We cannot
simply lump the Yew Bow in the same discussion with the KM. The YB is a
polling order and I fully believe there is a course that candidates must
exceed to be considered. In fact it was recently updated at this last
Pennsic during the order meeting. Lord Mungo, I think all you listed are
great points of consideration for a candidate for the KM but I will stick to
my conviction that an archer should be active and at least try to be
proficient in our craft.
My two cents....
Janyn
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[mailto:archers-bounces at seahorse.atlantia.sca.org] On Behalf Of Garth Groff
Sent: Monday, April 09, 2012 8:31 AM
To: archers at seahorse.atlantia.sca.org; padrgroups at charter.net
Subject: Re: [Archers] Recommendation
Noble Friends of the Bow,
Her Majesty's post, and other messages on this subject, set me to thinking
about awards this weekend. I see that we have no real fixed benchmarks for
recommending someone for the King's Missiliers or the Yew Bow. That is
probably as it should be. Each candidate is different, and expresses their
excellence in different ways.
So here is what I would consider, in no particular order, and keeping in
mind that some points will be stronger than others in each candidate:
Participation and commitment: Is the candidate a regular participant in
the archery community through their local group's practices, and at
tournaments in at least their regional area? Do they make any of their
own equipment?
Service: Does the candidate contribute to archery by marshaling at
practices, assisting at tournaments, staging a tournament as MIC,
contributing targets, teaching archery in the field, teaching classes on
archery subjects at University, or serving as a higher officer in the
archery program? There is nothing in Her Majesty's comments requiring an
office for an award, and there are lots of other ways a non-officer can
be of service. Staging a tournament can be especially difficult for
someone from a small group, so I wouldn't always expect this, but it
certainly is a plus.
Worthy conduct: Does the candidate show respect to others he/she
interacts with in and out of the archery community? Do they contribute
their knowledge and expertise to the archery community, and to assist
others such as newcomers? Are they honest? Are they respectful of the
rules? Are they complainers?
Scores: Although Her Majesty pointed out that the awards were not
intended to be a test of skills, in a martial sport this is still hard
for us to completely ignore. If the candidate has mastered their chosen
weapon or weapons, and achieved a score worthy of note, that could be a
plus. What is worthy of note? Well that's debatable, but certainly above
our two lowest ranks by my definition.
Comments?
Yours Aye,
Mungo
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