Date: Tue, 18 Jan 1994 12:03:41 -0400 (EDT)
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Subject: principality
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I want to include a brief set of reasons for the Northern principality here, in
response to questions on the list.  These responses are biased.  I am a kingdom
officer and pro-principality (and I want in!)

1.  The kingdom is administratively too big.  We are all volunteers. Some of us
know what we are getting into when we accept positions at the kingdom level,
some don't (and therefore do not always do the job they would be capable of if
the scope were more manageable.)
2.  More people would be able to participate in the ceremonial aspects of the
SCA (being part of a royal household, or on the thrones).  There is always
going to be a large number of us unable to participate in that aspect of the
SCA if we don't win crown.  This would give more people a shot at it.
3.  I see a principality as a route (long or short) toward kingdom.  A
principality for its own sake I am not crazy about.  This would add an
unnecessary layer of paperwork to the system.
4.  Quicker recognition for those who desrve it.  In a large group, it takes
longer (often too long) for an individual to be recognized by the crown.  A
principality can award AoA's and principality orders.  (I'm not sure about
peerages.) If you have ever watched the wheels grind slowly, you know how
frustrating it is.

For my own part, I think being part of a new group would be exciting -  Starting
traditions, keeping that of the East which is best and trying to correct the
flaws.