[Archers] Archers Digest, Vol 121, Issue 10

[Martha Fletcher]

Fellow archers,

I agree with Lord Janyn. I love Atlantian archery and the archery community
immensely. You are all good friends and offer good times. You are welcoming
and generous to all who show interest in archery. You give of your time,
and even your own equipment, in order that someone else can find the joy
and sense of accomplishment archery is famous for.

I would advise gently (or not) that we not take offense when none is meant.

In my experience in the SCA "snubbing" an entire activity population just
does not happen. Be it not being mentioned in court, or being included in
event activities, or having our friends recognised by the Crown. I still
occasionally hear "they are against us" or "they just don't like archers".
It  is not helpful, nor is it true.

I offer my advice for you to take or not at your pleasure.....

1) If we wish our members to be recognised in any way then the onus falls
on US, to write detailed and thoughtful letters of recommendation to the
Crown, to our local Baroncy, AND to the Orders. If you are ALREADY a member
of an Order then you need to PARTICIPATE in Order discussions and lists to
support those you feel are worthy. I know that some of you already do this
and you appreciate the power of your written words and interest to catch
the ears of those who can act.

2) We must stop being adversarial when an issue arises. Insulting messages,
misplaced outrage, demanding requests, to online lists don't serve us in
our modern jobs, and as you have found, do not serve us in the SCA. If we
perceive an issue we should be talking RESPECTFULLY, DIRECTLY, and most of
all PRIVATELY to the Deputy Earl Marshal of Archery or the Event Autocrat.
As they say: Follow CHAIN OF COMMAND. You'll find problems are solved more
quickly and effectively with none of the drama.

3) Being missed in Court: For those who wonder why we are "ignored" in
court, If you aren't familiar with Court organization it is not the Baroncy,
or the Crown, or the Court Herald, or even the autocrat, to KNOW someone
needs time in Court. It is our responsibility to approach the Court Herald
EARLY in the day to ask for court time. Even then sometimes we are told we
cannot have much time for our court business due to the large amount
of official business be conducted. So scrolls/prizes etc. are given out of
court. We all like to see our friends noted for their accomplishments but
sometimes due to time constraints it's not possible the way we feel it
should be.

The archery community of Atlantia is pert near the best in the known world.
We have talented archers, course designers, artisans, and organisers. We
have consistently had the ear of the Crown for recognition and support. We
should not squander that hard earned respect.

yours,
Martelle




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> > On Oct 7, 2013, at 7:55 PM, "Jay Nardone" <jaynardone at comcast.net>
> wrote:
> >
> > Good evening my Brothers and Sisters of the bow. I just wanted to be
> serious for a minute here in the shadow of all of the drama that seems to
> surround us. I am proud that our Archery community is so tight and how much
> we all watch out for each other. We tease, we laugh, we shoot, we heckle
> and most of all we have fun! I know this is why I joined the SCA and as I
> look back over the years now I can?t think of many bad times, maybe a few
> to count on one hand. I thank you all for this! I was invited into the
> group, I had great mentors and I hope I am living up to your expectations
> since you all gave me this chance to be DEM. It saddens me to see what is
> happening and I hope this all corrects itself in the near future. The way
> you all step up to run shoots when they were poorly planned, the way you
> all are willing to teach our new comers and support them via loaner gear is
> astounding! I heard so many comments I consider ?Bravo Sierra? at Pennsic
> about liability and insurance re
>  asons for many groups not having loaner gear, it made me sick.
> >
> > So thank you again for helping me with my job, making sure I don?t miss
> things which from time to time I do and for just being great people! The
> smiles and fun I get being around you all is priceless and something I
> cherish greatly!
> >
> > Much love to you all!
> >
> > In Service,
> >
> > Janyn
> >
>
>
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