[Ponte Alto] Demo announcement 5/10

[AbelofRegnesfolc at aol.com]

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(a copy of this has been subimitted to both baronial newsletters)

Knightly Day on the Mall- May 10, National Mall- Washington Monument

I have very interesting news for the Baronies. Storvik has been tentatively
granted permission to use the National Mall to host an SCA Demo on May 10.
The exact location is south of Constitution Ave, between 14th and 15th
streets.

This permit is based upon the following two contingencies. The first being
that the land is not being developed as currently this space is scheduled for
construction; however Congress has not yet approved the construction project.
 The final contingency is that the Park Service approves our permit
application. Answers to both should be addressed by late March.

For the demo we are seeking attendance to Heavy Fighters, Fencers,
Performers, and Artisans to amuse the crowd, and to demonstrate the various
activities available within the SCA. Our land has been divided into three
areas:

The first section would be a tournament area shared by the heavy fighters and
fencers. I would ask that all interested fighters make themselves known to
me. Lord Perrin (Storvik Marshall) will be the marshal for the day, although
I am sure he would like the assistance of another. Additionally we need a fenc
ing marshal, and fencers from Ponte-Alto. We can parcel the land again into a
fencing area and a fighting area or rotate between fencing and heavy
depending on the number of participants that arrive for the day.

The second section is a performance area. This would have dancing, acting,
singing, etc. I would like to have this organized in the following manner:
the "leader" of a group willing to demo contact me with a preferred time
allotment and I will schedule them to use the area.

The third area would be for an arts and science display. Various people can
show their crafts by showing them on a table, or thru live demo.

Some of the things to keep in mind about the site:
1.  Bone dry
2.  We cannot provide food or drink to the spectators. We can however keep
some for ourselves.
3.  No archery
4.  No live steel; however "Olympic style fencing" equipment is allowed (so
foils are okay but leave the Schlagers at home).
5.  We need to provide our own chairs and tables

Even though the demo is tentative it is imperative that we get organized now.
For those willing to participate please contact Abel Brem of Regnesfolc
(abelofregnesfolc at aol.com).

Yours in service,
Lord Abel Brem