[SCA-AE] FW: [Announcements] Concerning the Crown of the Middle Kingdom-

[Yngvar the Dismal]

-----Original Message-----
From: hsimon at director.sca.org
Sent: Monday, May 19, 2008 8:27 AM
To: announcements at sca.org
Subject: [Announcements] Concerning the Crown of the Middle Kingdom-

Society for Creative Anachronism, Inc.

For Immediate Release – 5/19/08

FROM THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS

The invalidation of the reign of Middle Kingdom Crown and Consort Lutr and
Tessa is one which has had ramifications across Kingdom borders and has
emotionally affected many of our members.  This action, though
unfortunate, was necessary and was not made without serious deliberation.

There are a numbers of factors which the Board Members must take into
consideration when faced with a situation such as occurred in the Middle
Kingdom – Corpora and the organization’s history and precedent.  The rules
in the governing documents of the SCA requiring current, valid memberships
for all Crowns and Consorts for the duration of their reigns are clear and
concise.  Likewise, precedent has been set in previous similar occurrences
stretching back over twenty-five years.  In each case, the penalty for
such a lapse, regardless of cause, has been the same.

Please rest assured that the awards granted and honors given by Lutr and
Tessa during their time on the thrones of the Middle Kingdom remain valid.
 The actions of the Board of Directors do not negate these awards.

The Board invites comments from the populace on how such unfortunate
situations could be avoided in the future.  Questions, suggestions and
comments can be sent to comments at sca.org.

Hal Simon
Chairman, Board of Directors
Society for Creative Anachronism, Inc.




Comments are strongly encouraged and can be sent to: 
SCA Inc.
Box 360789
Milpitas,  CA 95036

You may also email comments at lists.sca.org.

This announcement is an official informational release by the Society for Creative Anachronism , Inc.  Permission is granted to reproduce this announcement in its entirety in newsletters, websites and electronic mailing lists