[Archers] Archers Digest, Vol 101, Issue 25

[Leif Johnston]

An interesting example of this point and being out of the tradtional context
happened at 2011 KASF. King Bryan at the time, knowing what William Shop Rat
had done on his own equipment asked him to display it. The level of detail,
beauty and deep research into his craft was then recognized by the Pearls.
 
He worked hard to do his best in his area, which had A&S components but had
not been presented to the A&S community before. Work was noticed and the
result was in my opinion the right one to follow.
 
It took recognition by someone, encouragement of that person to move out of
what they had done, work by that person to reflect what they had done
differently - the way that the A&S folks where used to hearing things and
poof, he was recognized for his A&S contributions.
 
A secondary one is the recent elevation to Laurel of Dante di Pietro.
Perhaps a closer model since there is no rapier path to Chivalry either. But
Dante have worked for years to research, report, document, teach and cajole
others into a historically accurate perspective on rapier work, with in the
safety contexts that we have. As people spoke on his behalf, they talked
about the years of work, research, teaching, etc etc.
 
It can happen, but we all need to understand how others think and how to
help them see the good work YOU are doing and how it matches their award
processes.
 
A good example of that was Lady Esperanza's recognition at KASF for her work
on arrow decoration!
 
My two cents are worth 2 cents...
 
Wiglaf
 
Wiglaf Sigeberhting
A&S Canton of Sudentorre
 
MKA Leif Johnston
Cell (540) 847 5343

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From: archers-bounces at seahorse.atlantia.sca.org
[mailto:archers-bounces at seahorse.atlantia.sca.org] On Behalf Of Martha
Fletcher
Sent: Wednesday, February 15, 2012 7:17 PM
To: archers at seahorse.atlantia.sca.org
Subject: Re: [Archers] Archers Digest, Vol 101, Issue 25


While Colum makes some valid points I would like to address the most serious
of his complaints...(personal pronouns are not directed at Colum) 

Why are there no archers in the Pelicans? 
Why are there no archers in the Laurels?

I'll tell you why -  Lack of Letters of recomendation. Then lack of updated
letters of recomendation. Lack of record of work done. 

You think Lady Pricillia Yew Goddess has the makings of a Peer for her work
in the archery community? Then by golly speak up for her. DO NOT assume
someone else has done it.

When was the last time you wrote a letter to either Order either directly or
through the online recomendation system? Have you recommended Lord So&So for
service awards. NOT just archery awards but Serivce and Art awards? Opals,
Coral Branches, Golden Dolphins, Pearls? 

Letters for the peerage must be more than "Hey! Make this person a Pelican!
I think they're great!". Your letters must be specific and show a long time
level of service to not only your local group but to the Kingdom. Then talk
to people who you know are Pelicans or Laurels and point a person you feel
is worthy out to them. We in the Atlantian Archery community know people are
hard workers because we are around them all the time. But maybe not everyone
knows what we know. YOU have to go back and update the order you think that
person is perfect for.

For the Order of the Laurel. A person has to practice thier HISTORICAL art
for some time. They have to display a lot. They have to teach a lot. They
have to make a lot of things well in thier chosen interest and show them
off. We archers make a lot of targets but who specializes in historical
archery targets?  Who specializes in making historical bows. Some of us make
period arrows, but how often do you display them with documentation? What
about historical research into archery equipment?  As an artisan you have to
SHOW what you know. Making period arrows as prizes is wonderful and generous
but they have a limited audience. You give the arrow and then it goes to
someone's home never to be seen again. Laurels want to see your projects or
images of your projects. They want to see your research.

I also will refute the conception that there are no Laurels with archery
recognition - 
One of the things that brought Mistress Blitha of Wulfhau to the Laurel's
attention was her excellent research into Historical Archery targets and
then making them to be used. 

As a member of the Order of the Laurel I know how much work it takes to
reach the level of the Societies Highest Award. I would LOVE to be the
sponsor of someone who is interested in the historical aspects of archery.
It's a field that not many take up. But YOU'VE got to be willing to do the
work. The occasional class won't cut it.

You want to be a Peer? Then by golly you've got to do the work.
You want a friend to be a Peer? Then by golly you've got to write the
letters.

Trust me on this one, the Peerages DO pay attention when a name is sent
thier way with good solid letters of recomendations and a record and/or
images of thier work. 

yours,
Martelle






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