Meeting called to order at 2:50 PM with a blessing over the Clan by Vollund

In Attendance:

Faellon, Colin, Valerian, Guthrum, Finnoula, Vollund, Brogan, Aonghus, Eberwulf, Helska, Dairchan
Elysia, Brynna, Finn

Not Attending

Momus, Erlan

What News:

Faellon

still officially unemployed but doing a lot of consulting work on the side. Been brewing more mead, including a Spiced Pear, which is my best yet.

Collin

making mugs and pipes. Has 45 lbs of honey and currently has 30 gallons of mead in progress

Valerian

currently working at a temp job in Portland. Working on Clann directory. Says that Lynette and Angus will try and make it down for Imbolc

Finnoulla

moved into new house in Centerport and left her job at NYK. Still doing work for them as a consultant

Guthrum

new job is going very well. Has 1 person from work who may be interested in the Clann. Got back online. New email address

Vollund

has 25 gallons of mead brewing. Is working on some surprises for Pennsic

Brogan

got a new lathe and has been experimenting. Plans to make feast gear, mugs, etc. Getting a crucible furnace and 2 gas forges set up. Been working in Aonghus' shop on mugs, boxes and tables.

Aonghus

got some book on Irish lyrics and Poetry. Been hosting workshops at his shop on tables, mugs, and boxes. Got a new truck. Work is going well.

Eberwolf

New House! Helped Aonghus work on boxes at his shop

Elysia

hoping to close on a house soon. Been working on a Druid's robe

Dairchan

back to work after a leg injury. Doing a lot of reading on Celtic history. Making boots and a cool Leather Helm.

Erlan

posted on Clann website, explaining her absence at meeting.

Momus

sent letter to Eberwulf, explaining his absence

Treasury Report

Currently $908 in treasury. Made a small profit on Samhain event.

Old Business

Eberwulf: Kitchen Trailer

-Aonghus will tow trailer to events if no one else is available. Concerned, since he has his own trailer to contend with as well.

-Registration on trailer is up. Tabled until next planning meeting, since it will not be needed until Beltaine.

-Aonghus to pick a trailer work day (Jan 12th?) to work on cleaning out and load balancing the trailer.

New Business

Imbolc Planning

Date: Aiming for first weekend in February (Feb 2nd)

Feast:



Faellon: Venison or Lamb stew

Brogan: Rabbits, Carrots, Cider

Elysia: Irish Soda bread, Cookies

Eberwulf: Pottage

Finnoula: Green Vegetables and a dessert

Vollund: will look into getting game birds

Valerian: Cheese, bread

Sundries

Aonghus: paper towels and garbage bags

Helska: disposable Tupperware containers

Drinks:

Brogan: cider

Faellon and Colin to brew beer

Clean Up

Momus and Dairchan to do dishes

Activities

Craft Fair

Druidic Ceremony

Poem by Guthrum

Auction - run by Momus

T-Shirts

Vollund, with Aonghus' assistance

Other New Business

Aonghus: Motioned that Elysia be raised to probate, with him as her sponsor. Motion passed unanimously

Brogan: Motioned that Dairchan be raised to probate, with him as his sponsor. Motion passed unanimously

Valerian: asked Clann to consider making Angus and Lynette Friends of the Clann. Tabled until Imbolc, to see if they make it to the event.

Brogan: will make a book of Druidic Lore, in which he will detail ceremonies and other things he performed as the former Clann Druid. This book will be passed on to Vollund, and then on to all subsequent Druids of the Clann.

Aonghus: Motioned to make anyone who wishes to claim warrior status within the Clann must participate in the annual Championship Battle. Passed unanimously.

Personal Business

Valerian, Guthrum and Aonghus were not wearing their Torcs. No fines collected as Guthrum had already left.

Aonghus attempted to bride the Clann into not recording his lack of a Torc. As you can see, he was not successful.

Move to adjourn by Eberwulf, passed unanimously

Meeting adjourned at 5:05 PM

Welcome to our newest Probates, Dairchan and Elysia!!