[Hartwood] Investiture Help

[Hartwood]

Hi this is Dave/Ulf I will be happy to come up on the Thursday with our 
trailer and help with anything I can
On 2014-07-26 12:51 PM, Hartwood wrote:
> Greetings! So it's a month until investiture, and things are starting to ramp up here. So many messages! It's exciting, but kind of intimidating at the same time.
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> One of the biggest challenges for our shire is volunteers. It seems whenever something needs to get done, people suddenly come out and help... but up until that moment there's very little security for a steward who's wondering if she's gonna be the only one there. ;)
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> So, keeping the shire informed! Symonne and I will be on site on THURSDAY. We will spend the afternoon, then Friday morning and afternoon setting up. This means:
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> All shire-owned pavillions. Every one of them.
> Laying out the road-tape.
> Prepping Gate.
> Setting up Signs.
> Setting up TUTR, Welcome Center and Scribal tables/chairs.
> Setting up the Equestrian Fence.
> Setting up Lists.
> Setting up the Archery Range/shelter.
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> A whole lot of this stuff is coming out of Port Alberni, so if anyone in that area is able to assist Symonne on loading onto the flatbed, I'm sure that would be hugely appreciated. Call her.
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> Likewise, if anyone is able to be there to help offload on the site and set up those pavillions, or lay out road tape, it would also be HUGELY appreciated. And even if you are unable to do any heavy lifting, maybe come out and bring us lemonade and your company!
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> Halima will be looking for volunteers for Gate. We'll have a sign up sheet for shifts, and I expect that some of our guests will step up -- but I hope to see some of our own members filling in slots here and there. :)
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> Though waterbearing is unofficial, I will be bringing a large carboy of water and little water cups, and some pickles... (any fighters out there have advice on what they like to see on their 'refreshment table'?) I would love it if someone actually took that under their wing, though, and ensured that there was enough out/refilled. It'll be hot! You will be loved.
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> There will be three heavy fighting tourneys, and at least one archery tourney. I know we have new marshals out there. This is a terrific opportunity not only to fight/shoot, but also to partner with experienced marshals from outside the shire and practice those marshalling skills. Please consider volunteering, if that interests you.
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> Town Criers will be needed. Do you have a big voice? Get some on the spot advice and go!
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> Unpleasant as the job is, I'd also like someone willing to monitor the state of the bathrooms. We have several flush toilets available, so hopefully it won't be too much of an issue, but having someone agree to pop in two or three times a day to just check it out would be terrific.
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> Tear down will be as important as set up -- moreso, really, because this is our first time working with the Lions, and we want to leave a good impression. Friday, 5pm, we will be combing the fields. This works so much faster with more bodies! And once again, assistance in loading, and later in Port Alberni unloading, will be hugely appreciated.
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> Remember, this is a SHIRE event, meant to showcase how far our shire has come. Lets do this as a community!
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> And heck, Thursdays are archery practice. If we get the work done, lets bring our bows and shoot (with John's permission!)
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> ~ Cunegonda the Crazy
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