Re: Thank People Who Contribute formerly scribe win (long)

[Suzanne Metzler <0002152178@MCIMAIL.COM>]

Poster: Suzanne Metzler <0002152178@MCIMAIL.COM>


>>Poster: Heather Swann <swannh@psi.com>

At 10:20 AM 10/24/97 -0400, Kevin of Thornbury wrote:
>
>Poster: Kevin of Thornbury <kevin@maxson.com>
>
>Teri Nava-Vaughn wrote:
>> 
>> Why is the art which proclaims your accomplishments so
>> much less valuable?
>> 
>> Okay, let the flames begin,
>> C o'Stow
>
>
>This is not meant to in any way besmirch the gift of Atlantia's scribes,
>I appreciate it for the fact that they beautify the Kingdom and I have a
>hand-painted promisory of my own that I value greatly.
>
>However, you are not the only ones in this predicament. 
<snip>
>I guess my point is that the art that proclaims our accomplishments is
>no less valuable than garb or armor.  Likewise, neither is music, the
>children, spiff newsletters and cool web pages and mailing lists. 
>They're just harder things for which to get money.  :)

<snip>

To Which Heather Swann/Miri added:

>>I'd like to suggest this:
>>If you are appreciative of a scribe, musician, chatelaine, etc., someone
>>whom you know is contributing a lot from their own pocket to make a scroll
>>for you, buy music to learn for an event, put together kids' games or
>>loaner garb, or who knows what, ask them what they need.  What do they use
>>most?  Perhaps buy a couple of tubes of guache for a scribe....some sheet music
>>for a musician...contribute materials for loaner garb.......donate some
>>games.........think of it like a gift for a bard......you've been
>>entertained, and now you're giving a token of your thanks.
>>It's a simple thing, but I think it would be appreciated.

To which Tehair adds:

Additionally, you should consider specifically writing to the Crown,
(Principals of the Golden Dolphin/Pearl (if applicable), Baron and/or Baroness 
(if applicable), and other officers of your local group) mentioning the good works 
and dedication beyond the call of duty of
these gentles.  ANYONE can recommend another for an award or other
form of recognition.  Often the powers that be will not know about
the contributions of these wonderful folks unless they are specifically
informed.  This is not to say you should not come up to them personally
to thank them or give them some other personal token of appreciation,
this is just something to do in addition.

Sue Metzler/Tehair MacDiarmada
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