Summer Meeting Minutes

The meeting began at 1:48p.m., with a blessing from the Chieftain, in the Druid’s Absence.

In Attendance:
Members: Eberwulf
Brogan
Aonghus
Faellon
Colin
Momus
Probates: Fiachra

Friends: Bree

What News:

Faellon’s new job is going well, and he is buying a house very soon.

Colin’s work is good. He has been spending a lot of money on his house. He still has a lot of Mead brewing.

Aonghus has been experiencing health issues. He has also been working on repairing his camping bed.

Brogan has been fixing old medieval equiptment. He hopes to fight at Pennsic. He ran into our past Mongolian neighbors from Pennsic and has been doing some fighter practice with them.

Momus has a new job and its going very well.

Eberwulf completed his camping bed and got to try it out at Beltain. He still needs to stain it. Helska is pregnant.

Fiachra got a new sleeping bag. His work situation has improved somewhat.

Bree had no news to report.

Treasury Report:

Unfortunately, the treasurer was not able to attend the meeting, but we know we’ve still got money.

Old Business:

1) Brewer’s Guild: Still no progress was made on creating a charter. However, as certain interested members will be at Pennsic, it was agreed that they will attempt to have a productive discussion about it at the War.

2) Clann Coins: A test striking was done and it was determined that the dyes are not quite the right size and must be redone. Brogan and Colin will make an effort to assist Volund in getting new dyes done in time to strike some coins prior to Pennsic.

3) Auger: Aonghus has determined that a new power auger will cost more than originally anticipated. We can get a reconditioned one for about what we originally budgeted through e-bay. Aonghus will try to accomplish this before Pennsic.

New Business:

1) Brogan requests a spare tire for the trailer. The Clann authorized him to purchase this at Clann expense by a unanimous vote.

2) Brogan found a grill exactly like the one we used to have, but no longer have because it belonged to a former member. It costs under $100.00. A unanimous vote authorized Brogan to purchase this grill at Clann expense.

3) Pennsic: There are 17 pre-registrations. We have 9 adults definitely planning to attend, and two children. The Clan paid for several ghosts, and a few generous individuals also registered ghosts. Volund has informed us that he intends to go, yet he failed to pre-register. Brogan states that he personally reminded Volund to register on the final day, just before the deadline. Brogan states that Volund said he would do this immediately. Since he did not follow through, he will be responsible for reimbursing the Clan for the cost of a ghost if he in fact comes to Pennsic.

4) Pennsic Continued: Colin is the Land agent, and it appears that first week is likely to consist of only Colin and Brogan. Colin will make a plan for camp layout as best he can, and everyone will abide by the layout. Brogan will mark where everyone is to set up, so that when people arrive, they should be able to find their spot and set up correctly.

5) Pennsic Continued: Since there are very few people going, everyone is assigned tasks every day. A separate spread sheet is being posted with daily job assignments. The chieftain has tried to limit the daily jobs to those necessary for cleanliness and survival. We will have a dayboard and a dinner each night, with the exception of Midnight Madness night when there will be no dinner. We will attempt to have our traditional feast on Monday night, but we will make a final decision on site.

6) Pennsic Continued: An attempt was made to estimate the costs of camp. It was decided that each adult will owe $100.00. The one exception will be Colin, who will be responsible for most of set up, but will have to leave early. He will be credited $7.00 per day for the days he is not there for dinner. There is no camp charge for the children. If we have severely under-budgeted, then we will discuss options on-site.

7) Pennsic Continued: Brogan will provide the beer, but if it runs out, beer drinkers will have to take up a collection. Brogan plans on having a brew session with his three tiered system to make the beer for Pennsic. He will make an announcement as to when so anyone who wishes to help can come.

8) Fall Thyng: The Clann is encouraging all members to make an effort to attend Norseland’s Fall Thyng anniversary celebration. Hopefully we can make a strong showing.

Probate Review:

Fiachra has completed some more of his required tasks and obtained some more signatures.

Personal Business:

None

Presentations:

There were no presentations.

The meeting was adjourned by motion of the Chieftain at 4:28p.m.