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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:arial;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial">Good evening. I want to thank
all the archers that attended UnEvent this year. To get credit for this event
you will need to go to the Marshal page and fill out Request a warrant. In the
future I encourage creating a sign in sheet for classes so you can verify that everyone
gets credit. I did not do that at UnEvent and I am sorry I didn’t. </span><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:arial;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial">This is new. We will all will need to get
a Atlantia Enterprise Logon (AEL) if you do not have one yet. </span><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:times"><span></span></span><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:arial;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"> (</span><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:times"><a href="https://marshal.atlantia.sca.org/warrants/index"><span style="font-family:arial">https://marshal.atlantia.sca.org/warrants/index</span></a></span><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:arial;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial">). </span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:arial">UnEvent
Summary.<span></span></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:arial">We had a productive conversation on the
following topics:<span></span></span></p>
<ul type="disc">
<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:arial">Minors
on the range<span></span></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:arial">How
WOW needs to be marshaled for success<span></span></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:arial">How to
attract new archers to the range<span></span></span></li>
</ul>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:arial">I started the day by thanking all of our
archers for all the hard work they have done through out the year especially at
Pennsic. Then we had a very active conversation about minors on the range. I
pulled from Society rules some wording on minors at events. <span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:arial"><span> </span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><i><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:arial">(Parents or guardians
of minors shall have ultimate responsibility for the welfare and behavior of
their children at all times. It is the responsibility of the adult who brings a
minor to an event to ensure that the minor is safe and not in danger. </span></i><i><span style="font-family:arial"><font size="4">At
events and activities in which youth participate in any way, participating
minors must either have a parent or legal guardian present at the
event/activity,</font></span></i><i><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:arial"> or an adult present
in possession of a properly executed “Medical Authorization Form for Minors.”
This Medical Authorization Form must designate an adult present at the
event or activity as able to authorize medical treatment in the case of
emergency (a form of temporary guardianship). </span></i><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:arial"><span></span></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:arial">So the final word until I hear different from
the Kingdom Seneschal or Earl Marshal, the final word is no minor may be on the
archery range without Parent or Legal Guardian.<span></span></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:arial">Next we went into a discussion about how we
can all help run WOW. The suggestions were run it much like we run Pennsic
archery. We will need range marshals to help each day. Then many volunteer
marshal to help run the ranges and do inspections. The recommendation is to
have marshals put in a shift to make sure we have coverage. Also we don’t want marshals
getting burned out. Mistress Lorelei has provide a guideline for running WOW
Below. We all agreed that plans should start early to insure we get plenty of
help. Really early.<span></span></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:arial">This is a large event and we need many
marshals to make target archery safe, fun and memorable. Please volunteer.<span></span></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:arial">This plays into another thing we talked about,
how do we get new archers involved?<span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:arial">This will be an ongoing conversation and I
welcome any input from you all.<span></span></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:arial">Below is a summary and guide to running WOW:<span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:arial"><span> </span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:arial">Running the Archery
Range at War of the Wings<span></span></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:arial">By Mistress Lorelei
Greenleafe 2015<span></span></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:arial">Ahead of time<span></span></span></b></p>
<ul style="margin-top:0in" type="disc">
<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:arial">Talk
with the autocrat about where the range will be located. I understand it will be across the pond
for WoW 2016. If you situate the
range like we had it a few years ago, it will work well. There should be plenty of room for a
kids range back to back.<b> (Eduard didn't have a kids range.)</b><span></span></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:arial">Make
sure the cows are off the field at least two weeks ahead of time. This will give the poop an opportunity
to dry. Yes, if the cows have been
there, you’ll have to shovel poo.
Tim and I typically do this the weekend before. <b>(Cows are permanently gone now.)</b><span></span></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:arial">Check
the range for other debris like twigs, sticks big holes, etc.<b> (We
filled in a lot of these.)</b><span></span></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:arial">Mark
off the rear 100 yards with safety tape and signage. You may have some people behind the
range wandering about if they move some other activity to the old archery
range.<span></span></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:arial">Coordinate
with thrown weapons to see where they want to set up, but we get first
dibs because of our safety zone issues.
<span></span></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:arial">Post
EARLY on the archery and kingdom lists for marshaling assistance and then
post again, and again to remind people.
<span></span></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:arial">Coordinate
with local folks to help with range set up (and poo shoveling). <span></span></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:arial">You
have a small budget, around $200 I believe, so save all your receipts.<span></span></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:arial">Schedule
people to help you break down the range on Sunday. <span></span></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:arial">Discuss
prizes for both adults and youth.
The youth are typically happy with dollar store items. <span></span></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:arial">Ask
the autocrat if prizes being donated or are you responsible for getting
them? If it’s up to you, save
receipts and turn them in. Things
like cool medieval mugs or bling is fun. <span></span></span></li>
</ul>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:arial">Marshals: Range Marshal, Line Marshals, Inspection
Marshals (and MiTs) <span></span></span></b></p>
<ul style="margin-top:0in" type="disc">
<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:arial">Designated
Range Marshal: It doesn’t have to
be you all the time. This person
should be an experienced marshal, not a newbie. This person will oversee
the area safety. Their
responsibilities are: Making sure the MiTs are doing what they need to be
doing for inspections and running the line. Check that your line marshals are
hydrated and switched out when necessary.
Make sure no one is trying to carry on a conversation with the line
marshals. Keep an eye on the line
for new archers or safety issues.
They are NOT running the line.
They are keeping order.<span></span></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:arial">Designated
Line Marshals: We need at least
two to run the line at all times.
Schedule two hour blocks for the Line Marshals and three hour
blocks for the Range Marshal.
Schedule three at a time because someone might not show up or have
something come up. This way you can
switch them out so they get a break.
Their sole job is running the line.
Use the extra marshal that you have scheduled (or other marshals on
the line that you know) to help new archers.<span></span></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:arial">Inspection
Marshals: Generally there are plenty around, but again, schedule people
for this task. MiTs are a great
help with inspections and it’s good experience for them. They can help out with loaner gear too.<span></span></span></li>
</ul>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:arial">Equipment & Set up<span></span></span></b></p>
<ul style="margin-top:0in" type="disc">
<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:arial">At
least 10 targets. At least 3 of
which are designated for War Points.
You’ll have a couple hundred people coming by to shoot so make sure
the targets are sturdy.<span></span></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:arial">Two
pop up shade tents. One is your
command post with your stuff for
inspections and loaner equipment, the other tent can be for your
marshals or populace and a water jug which will be supplied by the water
people. (Marshals only in your command
post.)<span></span></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:arial">There
are two dry erase boards in the shed (you may need markers) I suggest
using that for posting a schedule (do this on line as well) and the other
for marshal shift sign up.<span></span></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:arial">Ask
ahead for people to bring loaner gear if they have any. We always run short.<span></span></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:arial">Archery
netting. There are three nets in
the shed with the poles and ropes.
Bring (buy) extra rope and stakes to stake the netting poles out.<span></span></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:arial">There
are some stakes and fiberglass poles in the shed to stake out the targets
but check ahead of time for what’s there and what you may need to bring.<span></span></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:arial">Duct
tape and clear tape<span></span></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:arial">Extra
safety zone flagging and extra rope.<span></span></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:arial">I
don’t remember if I set up “gates” last year to shoot from like you see at
Pennsic, but it’s not a bad idea. <span></span></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:arial">Some
people will want to shoot Royal Rounds, so I suggest having one side of
your range set up for this. These
targets will get the most action so make sure they are sturdy. <span></span></span></li>
</ul>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:arial">Kids Range<span></span></span></b></p>
<ul style="margin-top:0in" type="disc">
<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:arial">You
need a completely different person to run the kids range. Not you.
You are the MiC and you should be sitting back and seeing to safety
and such. <span></span></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:arial">Purchase
(or have the person running the range purchase) some prizes for the kids.<span></span></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:arial">Make
sure the times for the kids range are posted clearly. You need two marshals at all times on
the kids range. Never less. The line marshal is there to run the
line, not do inspections or talk to the parents. <span></span></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:arial">Make
sure the parents are RIGHT there with their kids. Especially if they have not shot
before. <span></span></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:arial">When
setting up the kids range, use a shooting line with gates, otherwise they
bunch up on each other. Have
another line (rope) 5 feet behind this that the other kids waiting need to
stay behind. <span></span></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:arial">If
there are not enough marshals to run the kids range, close it down and
move the kids to one end of the War Points Range.<span></span></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:arial">No
parent is allowed to drop their kids at the kids range and then go shoot
on the War Points Range. They need
to be with their kids. Period. If parents want their kids to shoot at
the War Points Range, that’s fine, but they still need to be right there
with them watching.<span></span></span></li>
</ul>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:arial">Schedule<span></span></span></b></p>
<ul style="margin-top:0in" type="disc">
<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:arial">I
typically set up the range on Wednesday afternoon or Thursday morning and
have it open Thursday by lunchtime for open shooting, warm up, etc. <span></span></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:arial">War
points are shot on Friday and Saturday unless that changes. <span></span></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:arial">There
is typically a night shoot on Friday night which is a fund raiser for
whatever charity they give to that year. I suggest getting someone to run
it for you so you get a break or someone help you run it. Start it at 7:30
PM. It will be dark by then.<span></span></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:arial">There
will be people who want to use the range for classes. What I’ve done in the past is have the
range open for classes at 5PM after the range is closed to the
populace. You’re handing off the
Range Marshal responsibilities to the person teaching the class. No one should be shooting if they are
not in the class.<span></span></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:arial">Have
a designated time for Royal Rounds.
Example: Royal Rounds will be shot each day between 3 and 4
PM. This gives you an hour overlap
for people to do stuff before the range closes. <span></span></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:arial">In
the past, the range has been opened from 9 or 10, to 4 or 5, depending on
how much help you get. Make sure
the schedule is posted clearly and that it gets in the printed materials
for WoW. (So do this early.) <span></span></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:arial">It’s
up to you if you want to open the range for a bit on Sunday morning. I suggest only having one range open
though, not two.<span></span></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:arial">Make
sure you schedule yourself some down time.
This job is exhausting. Give
yourself an hour for lunch and go back and lay down, eat, re-hydrate. Take
breaks when you turn the range over the other Range Marshals. <span></span></span></li>
</ul>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:arial">I’m sure I’ll add to this at some point, but
it’s a good outline to follow for now.
Please ask questions.<span></span></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:arial">Lorelei<span></span></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:arial">In service, <span></span></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:arial">Lord Seamus McRay<span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:arial">Atlantia Archery DEM<span></span></span></p>
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<div><div class="gmail_signature"><div dir="ltr"><div>In service, </div><div><br></div>Lord Seamus McRay<div>Atlantia Archery DEM</div></div></div></div>
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