[MR] Walters demo this past weekend

[Raymond F]

Greetings to Atlantian citizens from Talbot, Seneschal of Bright Hills,

This past weekend, our Barony hosted a demo, for which I was coordinator on 
our end, as part of the grand re-opening of the Walters Art Gallery in 
Baltimore.  It was a two-day affair, and it was a great success.  We got 
good publicity for our Barony and for the SCA in general, and there were 
many interested folk and potential new members.  The public and the Walters 
staff gave us glowing reviews.  Although many of the participants in this 
demo were from Bright Hills, a few were from other groups and even other 
states, and I would like to recognize some of the persons who made this demo 
possible:

Baron Heinrich and Baroness Barbara rounded
up fighters for Saturday and got the pavilion
and list fence there and set up;

The A&S people from our Barony did an outstanding job presenting their 
activities to the public; we had many terrific displays;

The fighters who attended on Saturday put on a
good show; special thanks to Lord Perrin of Storvik for being willing to 
come on Sunday;

The dancers from our group practiced for several weeks and performed 
splendidly at the demo;

Lord Simon, our exchequer and dance teacher, helped instruct us at our 
practices

The Atlantian Dance Academie put in time and travel for many days to help 
teach our dancers, and put in time themselves at the demo instructing the 
public; my special thanks to Lady Katherine Mercer, Stefan of Cambion, Lord 
Edvard Gayer, and Lady Judith of Northumbria;

The calligraphers, illuminators, and heralds:
Mistress Jeanne, Lady Daniella, and Lady Alanna
not only sat in the booths for hours (away from the rest of us), but endured 
having live loud bands play just a few yards in front
of them for most of the day (also thanks to Mistress
Jeanne for dealing with the pavilion on Sunday);

The Harp and Drum, that wonderful band from Ponte Alto, performed for us on 
Saturday, providing us with that extra delightful touch; special thanks to 
Mistress Anne of Carthew, Baron Corun MacAnndra, Lady Celia, and Lady Mary 
McIntyre;

Lady Szilagy, our chronicler, re-made and printed newcomer
sheets for hand-outs, and Baron Tristan made
up new (and very popular) bookmarks;

And to everyone else who showed up, helped out, talked
with the public, or what have you, my sincerest thanks and recognition
go out to them as well.  This demo was quite an effort
to coordinate, particularly as a first time endeavor,
and it certainly was stressful for me and others (to
which those who saw me that weekend can attest) but all of them did an
marvelous job.  Vivats to all of you!

Now, time to start preparing for Baronial Birthday...

In service, Lord Talbot
Seneschal, Barony of Bright Hills


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