[SCA-AE] ANNOUNCE: Policy Ruling, Effective Immediately from the Society Seneschal

[Caryl]

Your Excellency,

Your understanding is correct.  I don't believe it is different from
current practice in Æthelmearc, but I get the impression that other
kingdoms may not be adhering to it.

If someone does not have a blue card, and refuses to sign a waiver, then
they are in violation of society policy and should be asked to leave.

If groups are not following the policy - either by ignoring waivers
altogether or by insisting that people sign again when they produce
their card - then the difficulties would most likely involve
disciplinary action from my office.  The exact action would depend on
the situation, and I don't expect to have to deal with it, because no
one in Æthelmearc would cause this problem... right? <big smile>

-Caryl


Baroness Katja asked:

Your Excellency,
   
  So, if gentles display a blue card at a practice or event, they don't
have to sign an individual or roster waiver form? 
   
  If they can't display a blue card, they then still sign an individual
or roster waiver? Pardon me for being dense, but I'm slightly confused
at how this differs from the current practice? 'Splainy, please? ;)
   
  Also, are you able at this time to provide more detail on what
difficulties will arise if a gentle cannot produce a blue card or does
not sign a waiver?
   
  Thanks very kindly,
   
  Katja
  
Caryl <caryl at faerhaga.org> wrote:
  >>The Board upheld my ruling that any member of the SCA, Adult or
Minor,
who
presents a membership card proving they have a valid waiver on file with
the SCA, Inc., will not be required to sign a duplicate waiver at SCA
functions.

This ruling is effective immediately.

This means that Kingdom Seneschals need to get the word out to their
branches Immediately. After 30 days, documented reports of
noncompliance
will result in difficulties for those responsible.