Present (at varying times):  Bronisláva, Kudrun, Cybele, Gavin, Bob

Cybele heralded the meeting to order, so Bronislava (45-minute deputy anything) could act as Exchequer, Marshal, and Web Minister.

Officer Reports

In a vain attempt to garner officer reports, we counted “preparing to move” as the report from Chatelaine and Arts and Sciences.  The Chiurgeon reported that the kingdom wouldn’t let him give up his role, despite his bum knee. Therefore, Gavin now has two offices, stationary chirurgeon and Minister of Arts and Sciences. [Note to self: be sure to document period migration from castle to castle for next month's A&S reports.]

The Chatelaine chatted with newcomers at Crown Tourney.

Arts and Sciences

A&S activities this month include bardic performance in Darkstone by Cybele and Kudrun, a persona class taught by Kudrun, Gavin learning about herb cookery, period soup-making by Bronisláva, and ceramic painting by Kudrun. Kudrun split up her chives and shared with Cybele.

Autumn Rose

The bulk of the meeting was devoted to Autumn Rose issues.

  • The July meeting will be at the fairgrounds, checking in with fair, Dairy Board and Lion’s Club folk.
  • Silver has a feast menu, and will prepare one table’s worth of food to test the recipes.
  • Calls are in to marshals.
  • The theme of crusade has morphed somewhat into a “Journey to Jerusalem”theme, to go with the feast.
  • The character of the event as a demo was emphasized.
  • This is not an event where Vulcan ears, vampires, or bunny-fur bikinis will be appreciated.
  • Any ideas for displays (like the old world-new world food challenge that Beatrix did several years ago) for the public will be welcome.
  • We should be inviting bards to entertain the public as well.
  • The equestrians will be attending Schutzenfest, so we won’t have horses.
  • We still haven’t found a lunch wagon who can feed the public.
  • Bronislava will see about getting the Party Room for a work day at the end of June.
  • All are encouraged to talk up Autumn Rose at other events.  Invite people.

Meeting dissolved into discussion of Bronislava & Gavin’s carpeting.