[MR] Promissories

[Sandra Rangel]

Umm I dont believe anyone is yelling... saying there is a lack of
blanks and/or OOAK blanks is not an insult on the scribal community
and if anyone is taking it that way than they are mistaken...I believe
the point that is trying to be made is like saying there isn't enough
chocolate in the world (because we all know we can always use more
chocolate!) or that there can never be enough because it is such a
great thing.

Sure its not easy being a scribe... but so is every hobby it seems
within the SCA. I'd like to see more scribes like the next person. I
want to do more to help but I am only one person... that's why I say
we should all work together. Moving parts with no squeaky
wheels...offer encouragement and resources for newer or wanna-be
scribes as well provide oppourtunities for veteran scribes to share
what they've learned... this does not mean we shackle a few scribes
together, shoove them into a cold, dark room or tent at events and
make them scribe until thier eyes bleed...I dont want that at all for
anyone including myself.

If you are a former scribe please re-join the ranks and if you cant
help out (ie medical reasons, etc) then maybe "sponsor" a scribe or
offer to give in some other way if it means. I think it would be great
to "sponsor" a scribe (if I wasnt already one) by maybe buying some
supplies, books (maybe even a location to scribble) for show of
support or appreciation to give to your local scribes guild...You can
also teach; events or demos!

Rohesia Anven



> Anyway, the life of a scribe is a difficult one. Payment for scrolls?
> No way! Payment for created garb, woodworking, blacksmithing, dinner,
> or practically any other original work? You better bet on it. Scribes
> work long hours late into the night, long hours late into the day at
> events, and often go unthanked, unnoticed. Think about that before you
> start yelling about the lack of scroll blanks and OOAK scrolls...it's
> not easy being a scribe, and there's not enough of them!
>
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> On 10/20/10, Sandra Rangel <arwynn16 at gmail.com> wrote:
>> Okay I can understand the "mushroom scribe" situaution... however here
>> are my thoughts at combating that. I do somewhat agree with
>> promissories for AoA level awards when the award recipient does not
>> have registered name and arms.
>>
>> 1) Scroll Blank - Defined as: It includes the bulk of the calligraphy
>> but with spaces, not just one or the other. Spaces would for Crown
>> names, recipient name, date and event name... it may or may not
>> include a blank shield and Triton confirmation...
>> 1.a) Some scribes are exclusive to one discipline or the other;
>> calligraphy or illuminating..for example, if scrolls are just
>> illumination they can be given to scribes who wish to do just
>> calligraphy or vice versa. This would elliminate the need to create an
>> angry horde of "mushroom scribes" at events. It would take
>> coordination but I know it has and can be done once a system is in
>> place. Hence the need for a Scribe's Point.
>> 2.a) Conditions for awards at higher than AoA levels... No scroll
>> blank peerage scrolls: Personally I think it should be a "crime" to
>> let a peerage scroll be awarded from a scroll blank. There are a few
>> people who can do GoA level work for a scroll blank but it would be at
>> a Signet's or Crown's discretion to use one for that purpose.
>>
>> 2) Scribe's Point - This would help with coordinating scribal efforts
>> & talents across the Kingdom which is a designated location
>> (preferably with ample space) at Kingdom level or large events.
>> 2.b) This could also provide an oppourtunity for individuals who are
>> interested in scribing to see what its all about. Recruitment! As well
>> as provide oppourtunities for scribal classes. Continue interest!
>> c) Because the scrolls will be left with spaces it would not be
>> imperative if a scroll made it to a specific event or not or timed
>> when an awardee was in attendance. If scribe wants to do more
>> "personalized" work then it would be recommended to request
>> assignments from the backlog- as it is easier to achieve without
>> things getting complicated.
>> d) This would also allow scribes who cannot attend many events to have
>> a proxy to pick up or drop off scroll assignments. Artwork moving is a
>> good thing and it would almost elliminate the "mushroom scribe" ...
>> instead of taking an entire event to do three scrolls it would take
>> maybe 30 minutes tops to scribble in name and dates for three scrolls.
>>
>> Maybe then it would more hive like instead of a room full of fungus-
>> everyone working together for one purpose without a lonely few taking
>> the whole load.
>>
>> Thoughts, concerns, better ideas??
>>
>> Rohesia Anven
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