Minutes - January 2007
Council Minutes Monday 29/01/07
Meeting Opened 7.40pm
Present: David, Nick, Michaela, Kelsie, Andrew, Wendy, with brief appearances from Gary and Bridget D-J
Apologies: Alex
OFFICER REPORTS
Seneschal (Outgoing):
Returned key of Office to Baroness
Need to change Seneschal details with Kingdom Seneschal
Seneschal (Incoming):
Received Key of Office from Baroness
Need to arrange signatory changeovers with bank.
Chatelaine:
Need replacement as have stepped up as Seneschal. AP Wendy to post to list.
Kelsie would like baby clothes that have been inadvertently added to Gold key returned to her.
Herald:
AEsa Hrolfsdottir name passed, device returned
John Bucstan du Glonn device passed
Currently in process of rewriting some of the Baronial Ceremonies with the B&B
Constable:
Slowing building up lost property again. Will be taking photos shortly.
St Cath's auction went really well. $155 taken.
Archery:
Attended St Sebastian's. Lots of archers participated in Baronial Champion Tournament. Simon of Cluain retained his title.
Arts and Sciences
: St Cath's had more teachers this time which was good.
Need to find replacement by July as term ends then. AP Wendy to post to list
Baron and Baroness:
St Cath's gave out a lot of awards. New tokens made.
New Baronial Rapier Champion won Emrys Tudur.
Attended St Sebastian's, Simon of Cluain named Baronial Archery Champion.
Will be attending Canterbury Faire.
Marshall:
Report e-mailed. Needs replacement by July. AP Wendy to post to list
Deputy Heavy:
Trainings being held, no injuries. 100 Blows Challenge up and running.
Rapier:
Baronial Champion Tourney held at St Cath's. Won by Emrys Tudur. Practises very quiet at the moment.
Looking for replacement. AP Wendy to post to list
Reeve:
Received $155.00 from Nick for Lost Property auction
Received $262.80 from Wendy for Yule
Received $536.00 from David for St Catherine's Faire
PAST EVENTS
St Catherine's Faire:
83 people attended. Profit of $249.81
2 refunds need to be made to Kelsie and Helen
2 cheques needed to SCANZ for Day Membership and Kingdom Levy
Tournaments went well great turnouts
Friday feast was relatively successful
Kitchen knives need replacing; mortar and pestle would be handy; more oven mitts also needed.
Pricing for Motu Moana is $20 pp for the weekend i.e. if 20 people bunk Friday night, but 23 bunk Sat night, we will be charged for 23 people for 2 nights.
Need to talk to Motu Moana about safety issues several incidences of slipping on ramps and stairs AP David.
Lack of flexibility in kitchen was discussed.
Yule:
Relaxed atmosphere, nice and cruisey. Everyone seemed to enjoy playing games. Good turnout.
Profit of $76.80 made.
St Sebastian's:
Baroness attended and held court.
Archery Champion found Simon of Cluain.
UPCOMING EVENTS
St Georges:
Weekend 20th 22nd April at Robin Guy's parent's farm.
Information up on website AP Derek need e-mails to list to remind everyone
The Bloth:
Need bids for this event. AP Wendy to post to list
St Catherine's Faire:
Bids required. Pencil booked at Motu Moana for Thurs 29th Nov Sun 2nd Dec. Potential Stewards need to be aware that a wedding is planned for the Friday. AP Wendy to post to list
GENERAL BUSINESS
Officers are reminded that any expenditure must be put to the council for approval. This can be done via Council mailing list if needed between meetings. If urgent, contact Seneschal and Reeve by e-mail or phone.
Nick spent $120.00 on Silicon for Baronial tokens, as requested by the Baron. Needs 50% reimbursed has used remainder of silicon for personal use. * Chq for $60.00 issued.
Kelsie purchased, some time ago, a portable stereo for use at events. Cost $83.95 including batteries. * Chq for $83.95 issued.
Baronial Fund needs to be kept better track of and used for appropriate purposes.
Bridget Johnson-Dymock presented an event proposal to the council for an Arts and Sciences event. One day only Sat 15th September at Camp Maynard, Albany. * Council approved event proposal with some minor amendments.
List stakes need adjusting to be made safe. Fulk has stakes in Hamilton. AP Andrew to contact Fulk to see what needs to be done.
Stewards discounts are available at The Mad Butcher and Green Rebel for event catering, if you ask nicely. AP David will write to both companies to try to get something in writing confirming this.
Next Meeting: Monday 26th February, 7.30pm at Wendy's.
Meeting Closed 9.12pm