[Archers] Archers Digest, Vol 101, Issue 34

[Jonathas]

Sorry but if that where all it truly took then Colum should be a Laurel,
Seamus a Pelican, and Siegfried a double. And that speaks nothing for their
"skill at archery" which *should* also be acknowledged in a Chiv like
peerage.

Between the three of them I have seen far more peerly qualities then at
least 25% of the peers I have met.  Without too much thought could come up
with several more above the 5% or 10% mark.  And no that is not bashing on
the peers in any way shape or form, they really have done that much work
for this community.

Jonathas



On Thu, Feb 16, 2012 at 8:01 PM, Martha Fletcher <
mistress.martelvonc at gmail.com> wrote:

> Giving archers thier own peerage does not fix the basic perception that
> some of us view what we do is not "good enough".
>
> You are are good enough. You've always been good enough.
>
> Your service to the archery community is the EXACTLY kind of service the
> Pelicans look for.
> The Arts AND Sciences of Historic Archery are EXACTLY the sorts of topics
> the Laurels look for.
>
> Pardon me,  but our Seamus McRay this very past weekend recieved the
> Kingdom Level Service Award, The Golden Dolphin, specifically for his
> service to ARCHERY.
>
> Getting an Archery/Seige specific Peerage changes nothing if the archery
> community does not treat itself with more respect - A Peer of the Society
> is held to a MUCH higher benchmark. Your work must be more prolific. Your
> research must be there. The Peerages look for a BODY of work. They look for
> SUCCESS at your service efforts. It will be just as challenging to become
> an Archery Peer as any other peer.
>
> An autocrat may run a zillion events but if they do so poorly. No order or
> crown will elevate them.
> A cook may head a zillion feasts but if they are a poor cook or constantly
> go over budget, they get no recognition.
>
> Yes, gathering the information about someone does take a bit of effort.
> But you don't have to report EVERYTHING a person has done. Maybe you were
> at an event and were very impressed with someone. Maybe they made something
> for archers you were impressed with. Recommend the based on that
> experience.
>
> You like making period archer widgets? Be sure to put it out for display
> with a little research paper.
>
> You want recognition or see friends get recognised for what you love? Then
> quite belly achin' and get crackin'.
>
> I challenge everyone by the end of this weekend to write one meaningful
> letter of recommendation to the Crown.
>
> I also challenge the archer of Atlantia to have a display table at Crown
> Tournament of archery equipment they have made. I'll even walk the walk and
> volunteer to arrange for the table and then man it all day. Send me an
> email and I'll even help you write a short form documentation for your
> display.
>
> Any takers?
>
> yours,
> Martelle
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