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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>

<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>Greetings unto the populace of the Barony of Stierbach from
Flaithri and Rhonwen your future Baron and Baroness.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>

<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>

<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>Defending the Gate and Stierbach’s 5<sup>th</sup> Baronial
Investiture are quickly approaching. We ask for the populace’s assistance
in making it a grand affair.  If you would be willing to help organize or
work on the following projects, please let Rhonwen know ASAP so that we can get
them started: <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>

<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>

<ul style='margin-top:0in' type=disc>
 <li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l2 level1 lfo3'><font size=2 face=Arial><span
     style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>Commemorative investiture
     favors for the populace (have a design, need help making them)</span></font>
     <font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'><o:p></o:p></span></font></li>
 <li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l2 level1 lfo3'><font size=2 face=Arial><span
     style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>Thank you tokens for Flaithri
     and Rhonwen to give out (have a couple ideas and are open to additional
     suggestions)</span></font> <font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:
     10.0pt;font-family:Arial'><o:p></o:p></span></font></li>
 <li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l2 level1 lfo3'><font size=2 face=Arial><span
     style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>Gift coordinator (giving and
     receiving)</span></font> <font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:
     10.0pt;font-family:Arial'><o:p></o:p></span></font></li>
 <li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l2 level1 lfo3'><font size=2 face=Arial><span
     style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>Scribal duties before the event
     (there are small and large projects available)</span></font> <font size=2
     face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'><o:p></o:p></span></font></li>
 <li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l2 level1 lfo3'><font size=2 face=Arial><span
     style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>Sewing/needlework projects
     (small and large projects available)</span></font> <font size=2
     face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'><o:p></o:p></span></font></li>
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<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.25in'><font size=2 face=Arial><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>

<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>We will also need people to help with the following
activities:<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>

<ul style='margin-top:0in' type=disc>
 <li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l2 level1 lfo3'><font size=2 face=Arial><span
     style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>Ever want to retain?  We
     will need people all day long; attentive and responsible youth are welcome
     as well as adults.  Retainers just to make sure we are on time, feed,
     watered and generally looked after.  We have both been known to
     forget to eat and drink, and yes Rhonwen as passed at while she autocrated
     an event.  <o:p></o:p></span></font></li>
 <li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l2 level1 lfo3'><font size=2 face=Arial><span
     style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>On site scriptorium will be
     needed.  Make Rhonwen and Sunniva (our new clerk signet) very happy
     and volunteer an hour of your time at the event.</span></font> <font
     size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'><o:p></o:p></span></font></li>
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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>

<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>I am sure there will be more little details that will come
up in the next few weeks.  The next 9 weeks will fly by!  <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>

<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>

<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>If you still would like to help with the investiture but are
not sure how we encourage you to contact the autocrat (Lord Otel Altunat <a
href="mailto:otel@cox.net">otel@cox.net</a>) and see if there are open
positions still available.  Or feel free to contact us if you have
specific ideas in mind. Both of us are eagerly anticipating the event and know
that there will be much merriment, friendly competition, feasting and perfect
weather!  <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>

<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>

<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>Yours in Service,<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>

<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>Flaithri and Rhonwen <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>

<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>

<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>

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