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class=890473215-16022012>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.</SPAN></FONT></DIV>
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<DIV dir=ltr align=left><FONT color=#0000ff size=2 face=Arial><SPAN
class=890473215-16022012>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.</SPAN></FONT></DIV>
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class=890473215-16022012></SPAN></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV dir=ltr align=left><FONT color=#0000ff size=2 face=Arial><SPAN
class=890473215-16022012>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.</SPAN></FONT></DIV>
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<DIV dir=ltr align=left><FONT color=#0000ff size=2 face=Arial><SPAN
class=890473215-16022012>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.</SPAN></FONT></DIV>
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class=890473215-16022012></SPAN></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV dir=ltr align=left><FONT color=#0000ff size=2 face=Arial><SPAN
class=890473215-16022012>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.</SPAN></FONT></DIV>
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<DIV dir=ltr align=left><FONT color=#0000ff size=2 face=Arial><SPAN
class=890473215-16022012>A good example of that was Lady Esperanza's recognition
at KASF for her work on arrow decoration!</SPAN></FONT></DIV>
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<DIV dir=ltr align=left><FONT color=#0000ff size=2 face=Arial><SPAN
class=890473215-16022012>My two cents are worth 2 cents...</SPAN></FONT></DIV>
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class=890473215-16022012>Wiglaf</SPAN></FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><SPAN class=390501404-02012011><FONT size=2 face=Arial>Wiglaf
Sigeberhting</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=390501404-02012011><FONT size=2 face=Arial>A&S Canton of
Sudentorre</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
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<DIV><SPAN class=390501404-02012011><FONT size=2 face=Arial>MKA
</FONT></SPAN><FONT size=2 face=Arial>Leif Johnston</FONT></DIV>
<DIV align=left><FONT size=2 face=Arial>Cell (540) 847
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<FONT size=2 face=Tahoma><B>From:</B> archers-bounces@seahorse.atlantia.sca.org
[mailto:archers-bounces@seahorse.atlantia.sca.org] <B>On Behalf Of </B>Martha
Fletcher<BR><B>Sent:</B> Wednesday, February 15, 2012 7:17 PM<BR><B>To:</B>
archers@seahorse.atlantia.sca.org<BR><B>Subject:</B> Re: [Archers] Archers
Digest, Vol 101, Issue 25<BR></FONT><BR></DIV>
<DIV></DIV>While Colum makes some valid points I would like to address the most
serious of his complaints...(personal pronouns are not directed at Colum)
<BR><BR>Why are there no archers in the Pelicans? <BR>Why are there no archers
in the Laurels?<BR><BR>I'll tell you why - Lack of Letters of
recomendation. Then lack of updated letters of recomendation. Lack of record of
work done. <BR><BR>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.<BR><BR>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? <BR><BR>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.<BR><BR>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.<BR><BR>I
also will refute the conception that there are no Laurels with archery
recognition - <BR>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. <BR><BR>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.<BR><BR>You
want to be a Peer? Then by golly you've got to do the work.<BR>You want a friend
to be a Peer? Then by golly you've got to write the letters.<BR><BR>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.
<BR><BR>yours,<BR>Martelle<BR><BR><BR><BR><BR><BR></BODY></HTML>