Winter Meeting Minutes
The meeting began at 1:37p.m., with a blessing from Druid Volund.
In Attendance:
Members: Eberwulf
Volund
Brogan
Aonghus
Colin
Guthrum
Finnoula
Probates: Fiachra
Friends: Helska
What News:
Guthrum and Finnoula will be visiting a Meadery tomorrow.
Volund has been looking into starting a winery tour business, and has been doing some drawings for Aonghus’ carvings.
Brogan has ordered some books about medieval crafts. Also, he has been having some problems at work, but vows that if things work out in his favor he will throw a mead party.
Aonghus has been doing carvings and trying to catch up on some old projects.
Colin just got back from a Florida vacation, has just started brewing some beer for a New Years party at his house, and will be acquiring 120lbs. of honey for massive mead brewing.
Eberwulf has been thinking about the coming years events, and playing a lot of Halo 2.
Fiachra has moved back to Queens and is working on getting office space for his business.
Helska is gearing up for the coming holidays.
Treasury Report:
The treasury currently has $1,270.00. 5 members owe dues. 1 member was fined for lateness, and 3 members were fined for no torc.
The treasurer also reported that due to rising park fees and costs of feast supplies, the Samhain event lost a significant amount of money. The treasurer reported that while the goal of an event should not be to make money, the Clann should at least try to break even. It was noted that there has been no increase in event site fees in nearly 15 years of events.
Old Business:
1) Brewer’s Guild: The formation of a Brewer’s guild was again discussed, and it was agreed that Colin and Finnoula will work together to coordinate a meeting amongst all Clann members interested in becoming part of the guild. It is hoped that this meeting will result in an official charter to form the guild which can be presented to the Clann for approval at the spring meeting.
2) Clann Coins: Volund reported that the dyes for striking coins are complete, and merely need to be tested. The Clann voted unanimously to appropriate $80.00 to purchase silver blanks which can be struck into coins. January 15, 2005, was set as a date for coin striking. Volund will head this project, so the date is subject to change if he finds it necessary.
3) Trailer: The water-works on the trailer may need some attention. A trailer work day needs to be set before Beltain. It was decided to set March 12, 2005 as a tentative trailer work day, so that we can be aware of any problems before the spring meeting.
New Business:
1) Site Fee: Based on the Treasury Report above, Colin moved to raise the site fee for all local Clann events from $15.00 to $20.00. After a brief discussion the motion passed unanimously. All future events will now carry a site fee of $20.00.
2) Imbolc: Imbolc is scheduled for February 5, 2005, unless the usual hall is not available for that date. Aonghus will reserve the hall. The Brewey and the Secretary will coordinate the sending of invitations to the event. Set up will begin at 3p.m., and guests are invited to arrive at 4p.m. The following tasks were assigned.
a. Acquire key to hall – Aonghus
b. Plug in water heater on day prior – Aonghus
c. 3p.m. Open Hall, adjust heat, note any existing damage or mess – Eberwulf (note: EW will attempt to have the hall open by 2:30p.m.)
d. Set up of tables, chairs, auction table, etc. – Everyone
e. Jockey Box and cleaning kit transport and setup – Colin
f. Bring Garbage Bags – Guthrum
g. Bring Paper Towels – Guthrum
h. Feast O’Crat will attempt to coordinate dinner being served at 6:30p.m. – Brogan
i. Main Course – Brogan (Some sort of Chicken or Game Hen)
j. Vegetable – Dairchan and Elysia
k. Roasted Vegetables – Volund
l. Pottage and Barley – Eberwulf
m. Cowboy Cookies – Elysia
n. Bread – Dairchan and Elysia
o. Honey Butter – Guthrum
p. Day Board – Fiachra
q. Beer – Guthrum and Finnoula
r. Mulled Hot Cider – Volund
s. Leftover distribution/disposal – Finnoula
t. Bus Tables – Finnoula
u. Dishes – Valarian and Dairchan
v. Druidic Ceremony – Volund
w. File’s presentation and running of craft show – Brogan
x. Bardic presentation and running of auction – Valarian
y. Clean Kitchen stove, counters, sink and fridge – Volund
z. Clean Bar Area – Momus
aa. Jockey Box clean up and transport – Colin
bb. Sweep floors – Aonghus
cc. Remove garbage and transport – Aonghus
dd. Mop Floors – Fiachra
ee. Lower Heat, unplug heater, kill lights, lock up – Aonghus
ff. Return Key – Aonghus
Probate Review:
Fiachra underwent a review of his progress as a probate. He reported that he has read 4 of the books on the reading list, including one from each of the required categories. He found the book on Celtic Law to be the most interesting. He also reported completing a number of tasks at Samhain. He has an official task sheet containing the signatures of members who supervised those tasks.
Presentations:
The File, Brogan, brought a videotape presentation regarding mummified bog bodies which was available for viewing after the meeting.
The meeting was adjourned by motion of the Chieftain at 3:24p.m.