[MR] Known World Children’s Fete at Pennsic XLI

[Barony of Highland Foorde Youth Officer, Kingdom of Atlantia]

My apologies for my error. Snacks are for the Youth. Adults of course, will
be kept hydrated.
Jacintha

On Wed, Jul 11, 2012 at 6:43 PM, Barony of Highland Foorde Youth Officer,
Kingdom of Atlantia <hfyouth at highlandfoorde.atlantia.sca.org> wrote:

> *Volunteers needed for the Knowne World Children’s Fete at Pennsic XLI
> (41)*
>
> *Greetings from Atlantia!*
>
> Good gentles, please join us for a day of friendship and jubilee on *Wednesday,
> August 8th from 1 to 4 pm* in the Barn for the Known World Children’s
> Fete.
>
> As in previous years, the Fete will have a variety of arts and crafts,
> ongoing activities and live performances to amuse and delight. We may be
> having some activities that involve water, so please make sure your young
> ones are dressed appropriately. There will be light snacks and drinks
> available for children and their parents.
>
> The Fete is designed for children ages four and up. Children ages four,
> five and six must have an adult (or teen who is at least 14 years old)
> remain with them throughout the festivities. Older children should be
> checked on periodically by parents or guardians to ensure their safety and
> suitable behavior.
>
> Parents and guardians please note that if your child has food allergies or
> other health issues that they are unable to manage or if they may not leave
> the party unescorted, you should remain with your child at the Fete. Due to
> the large numbers of children that attend the Fete, organizers cannot be
> responsible for these issues. The parent or guardian’s location during the
> party must be given as children come through check-in at the Fete. We ask
> that children do not bring personal articles with them while attending the
> Children’s Fete, as the organizers will not be responsible for lost, broken
> or stolen items.
>
> *Volunteers are Always Needed!*
>
> Each year, on the Wednesday of War Week, we celebrate the youth of the
> Society by providing younger members a fun filled afternoon at Pennsic War.
> However, the party cannot take place without the generous volunteers who
> give of their time and energy each year.
>
> We can never have too many people helping. Volunteers should arrive at the
> barn at 12:30pm.
>
> We are also requesting Fete volunteers to wear pink during the Fete in
> honor of Duchess Arielle the Golden, the founder of the Known World
> Children’s Fete.
>
> If you would like to help, or need additional information, you may
> contact: Duchess Isabel Grimault at (706) 399-9310, no calls after 10 PM,
> or duchessisabel at yahoo.com, or at Pennsic please leave a message at
> Strawberry Fields (B6). You may also contact Lady Jacintha of Highland
> Foorde at hfyouth at highlandfoorde.atlantia.sca.org, (301) 520-9595, no
> calls after 9 PM, or at Pennsic at Finis Terra (B09) or Highland Foorde
> (N22)
>
> We are seeking the help of volunteers with this year’s Known World
> Children's Fete at Pennsic. The Fete will be on August 8, 2012 from 1:00pm
> to 4:00pm at the Barn. If you can sing a song, dance a jig, paint a face,
> smile and laugh a lot, color a picture, have fun or any sort of other
> activities, then we could use you! We are truly in need of individuals or
> groups that can offer their time to run and/or sponsor activities (arts and
> crafts, games, dancing, supplies, prizes, etc.). Some of the popular
> activities are:
>
>    - Face painting
>    - Foam sword play (We need human pells who die well!)
>    - Storytellers
>    - Jugglers
>    - Puppeteers
>
> We are also looking for volunteers to:
>
>    - Assist with the sign-in for the children.
>    - Persons to help ensure the other volunteers are getting water and
>    other refreshments.
>    - Fete security to ensure registration/sign-in and safety.
>    - Assistance with set-up and/or break-down.
>
> You do not have to be there for the entire 3 hours... but any help you may
> offer would be greatly appreciated. We have had as many as 400 children in
> attendance, and more every year! The Fete is great fun. If you want action
> and excitement, this is the place for you!
>
> If you cannot physically volunteer at the Fete but you, your household,
> Barony or local group would still like to help in some way... maybe
> sponsoring an activity will be the best way for you to assist us in having
> a wonderful Fete.
>
> Please continue to encourage and promote participation in the Children's
> Fete! If you will be at Pennsic, but you had not previously volunteered
> with the Children's Fete this year, we are asking you to please reconsider.
> We would love to show the support of all Atlantians - and SCAdians as a
> whole, at the fete this year.
>
> Thank you for your time, effort and consideration in this matter and the
> fete as a whole! Please contact me offline if you are interested in
> volunteering or sponsoring and activity please contact me at
> duchessisabel at yahoo.com for more details.
> --
> Yours in Honor & Service to the Youth,
> Duchess Isabel Grimault
> Known World Children's Fete Coordinator, Pennsic 41
> duchessisabel at yahoo.com
>
>
> Please cross-post to the Known World!
>
> --
> Lady Jacintha of Highland Foorde
> Barony of Highland Foorde Youth Officer
> Maryland Vice-Chancellor of Youth
> Kingdom of Atlantia
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>
> *       Nam in dando recipimus      *
> * For it is in giving that we receive *
> *    Francis of Assisi 1185-1226    *
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