Populace Meeting, Febuary 22, 2009

Observations:

1) 5:45, People start arriving W/ their whole families.

2) All the guild leaders have set up different displays representing the different groups that are represented.

3) Saw many new people and met some of them. Also saw most of the members from the archer’s guild that I met.

4) 6:00, Seneschal opens the meeting with reports from the heads of the guilds

5) The guild officers report on the events that they have held within the previous month and make proposals for upcoming events.

6) The members of each guild were asked to possibly help with an antique auction for the Idaho Historical Society.

7) Seems that people in the local chapter prefer hands-on events over lectures.

8) Torch-light Tourney

9) Baron seems to be a figurehead. Doesn’t have much say in how his kingdom runs.

10) 6:45, Everyone shakes hands and depart for their mundane existences

Impressions:

1) These people really seem to enjoy participating in events as a family unit.

2) The Archer’s, Casting, and Armory Guilds seem very interesting I think I will attend these meetings and see if I can gain any more information on the type of people that are attracted to the reenactment.

3) How do these people find time to attend all these different meetings? What do they do in their mundane careers?

4) He seems to be the real man in charge of this chapter. Might know the most about this group of people. Possible interview candidate.

6) Big question. Why is the SCA involved in Idaho history projects? Do they receive any money for their help?

7) These people seem to truly enjoy reenacting and recreating medieval and renaissance time periods and arts.

8) What is this?

9) Seems like a very nice guy. Very easy to approach I believe he will be one of my interviews

10) Can’t wait for my next observations which will be the casting guild.