Winter Solstice '96 NewsLetter

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Winter Solstice '96 edition

Congratulations Sport and Cate on
their Engagement!!!!!!

Events!!!!

All dates are subject to change until we get confirmation from the
park/hall

Imbolc - Saturday February 1st
Beltaine - Friday May 30th thru Sunday June
1st
Lughnasad - If a large group of people are
going to Pennsic we may not hold it.

Samhain - Friday October 31 thru Sunday November
2nd

Click here to access the new Event Pages, where
you can find more information on these events and volunteer for needed
tasks. All members and probates are expected to volunteer for various tasks
at every event. If you have not volunteered for a task at any and every
event, you will be assigned a task by the
Chief (and possibly at the last minute). If you know you will not
be able to attend a particular event, please go to the appropriate Event
Page and check off "can not attend" in the volunteer
section.

Last Meeting...

For those members and probates who could not attend the clann meeting
held on Sunday December 8th and for those that did, this is a recap of
the proceedings and announcement of new plans and policies:

Clann Dues
Clann Dues are now $30.00 a year...payable
between Samhain and Imbolc. Late payment penalties (additional fees and/or
assigned chores) are at the descretion of the treasurer (currently Guthrum).
Failure to make compensation to the clann will result in loss of membership.

Talking to the Chief...
Though no law was ennacted... It is now policy to

bring any suggestions or problems to either the clann
Bard, File, or Druid before it is brought to the attention of the
Chief. This policy mostly applies to events and all clannsfolk are
free to use their best jugdement in complying with it.

Feasts
In the past, the clann has attempted to cater to the tastes
of all individuals paticipating at the feasts. Due to the growing popularity
of our events, this task has become burdensome to say the least. Feasts
will now be limited to only a few dishes. Because we are now posting the
menu in advance, those people with special dietary considerations can plan
their meal participation in advance .... In the future we may compose an
allergy list or something of the like, but until that time, if you can't
eat what's listed bring your own substitute for that entree.

Laws on the Web
The clann has decided that our laws
will be posted on the website. However, printing them out and bringing
them to events is forbidden to all except the Clann File, whose responsibility
is to be keeper of our clann law.

Comyn
By vote of the clann, it was decided
to reject Comyn's resignation at this time. It was suggested that
he be allowed to take a leave of absence until such a time as he feels
ready to devote his attention to active participation with the group. Comyn
has been contacted and told of the clann's decision and was thankful for
having this option extended to him. Comyn plans on meeting with the chieftain
to further discuss the implications of this course of action.

Clannsfolk should take advantage of the Message Board to communicate their opinions and ideas on these and other subjects with the clann..