Re: atlantia V1 #143

[Logan and Arielle <logan123@charlotte.infi.net>]

Poster: Logan and Arielle <logan123@charlotte.infi.net>

Janet Toney/Terry Neill wrote:
> 
> Poster: Janet Toney/Terry Neill <71035.3227@CompuServe.COM>
> 
> *Lord Gawain Kilgore, Chronicler of Sacred Stone* wrote:
> >>>>>>Not trying to belabor a point or anything, but that works out to a ratio
> of 10:1.  Would it be possible to divy out the populace, 10 to a peer
> and the peer could "look after" their flock, so to speak?  As more
> people would be found, who are of peerage quality, the ratio would go
> down and become even easier to handle.
> Just a thought.<<<<<<
> 
> An even better idea is to take this responsibility upon one's self.  It is the
> responsibility of *everyone* in the SCA, from Dutchess Sir Mistress, Mistress
> Dinosaur, a.l.p.h.a.b.e.t. to Neddie Newby, to write letters of recommendation
> for people they see performing arts, service, fighting or otherwise exhibiting
> the qualities that deserve award.
> 
> Write to the King and Queen or your local Baron and Baroness.  When recommending
> for a polling award, also write to the principal of the order.  All addresses
> are in the Acorn.  I haven't met a person with e-mail yet who minds getting
> recommendations electronically.
> 
> Personally, I also copy the Kingdom MOAS on recommendations for the three
> Kingdom-level A&S awards (this probably has something to do with being deputy
> MOAS for Caer Mear) and I also copy my Baron and Baroness.
> 
> Someone once told our Baronial MOAS that it was her responsibility to write
> award recommendations.  That is true.  But it is NO MORE her responsibility than
> it is EVERYONE'S.
> 
> It's easy to do.
> 
> Unto Your Most Royal Majesties does (YOUR NAME HERE) of (YOUR GROUP's NAME) send
> greetings and award recommendations.
> 
> Jonathan of the Smithy (John Smith) for the Order of the Pearl
> Lord Jonathan is skilled in the art of marzipan and wax carving.  He has taught...........<snip>..........

A most excellent example Annara.  The only thing I would add would be a 
line like "Oh by the way....I think the King is pretty damn cool no 
matter what they say!!!"  or "I hope I spelled Your name right on the 
check!"  8^)


Logan

ps. standard disclaimer:  This misssive is meant to agree with the 
recommendation of one of the King's subjects on writing award 
recommendation letters (very helpful).  The second part is called humor 
and can be found in most any dictionary!
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