Lord Brokk Jarlsson :
It seems to work well. We have flexible but firm guidelines that we try
to adhere to. I think they are working out fine.
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Lady Eleanor Catlyng :
When we had it once a year, many things were still being proposed and
interjected throughout the year, resulting in continuing overlaps that
strained the Barony.
The new system of twice a year has effectively spread out the scheduling of
events. It is flexible enough to allow additional events to be added, but
has also alleviated the strain on those who typically support the Baronial
events. In addition, although there have been some recent worries about
strains to the Baronial finances, it has allowed for long term planning of
major events such as the Known World Dance Symposium. Because we had a
solid picture of the events in the year preceding and six months following
that event, we were able to spread out costs and assets to allow that
planning to occur. Despite what I see as the advantages of this system, I
am open to the opinions of the Barony for refining it over time.
Having helped Catrin develop it, I understand the reasons behind the current
scheduling system. Although it has not completely alleviated the sometimes
close scheduling of events, it has decreased that. When we did not have a
scheduling meeting at all, we had a several year stretch with 3-4 events
(including RPs) in a very short time, with long stretches of no events.
This was a time period when I became severely burned out, and I know others
did, too. I was disappointed that I did not have the energy to attend more
things during those years. Events so close together is a real drain, even
with us being as enthusiastic as we are.
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