[Great Hall of Rockwall] FW: Northshield Digest, Vol 42, Issue 31

Wed Dec 20 13:40:48 PST 2006

I suspect there must be quite a bit more to it but who knows. Here are 
the relevant codes for what is happening.

Degradation from the Peerage
The Board reserves the right to degrade a person from the Peerage. 
However, kingdom law may define conditions and procedures under which a 
recommendation for such action may be made to the Board. Unless 
stipulated otherwise by the Board, the Board’s decision in such a case 
applies only to the matter at hand. Nothing prohibits a person who has 
been degraded from any order of the peerage from being elevated to the 
peerage at a later date, should the Crown determine that the person in 
question now meets the requirements of the order to which he is being 
elevated.

Exile from the Realm precludes the sanctioned individual from attending 
any SCA function in that realm.

D. Revocation/Denial of Membership
Membership in the SCA may be revoked for the following reasons:
• Conviction of violation of civil or criminal law
• Actions that endanger the SCA
• Violation of the Governing Documents or other rules of the SCA
• Formal recommendation arising from procedures defined in Corpora.
Membership in the SCA may be denied for the same reasons as for 
revocation. Membership may also be denied if the reasons for a previous 
revocation of membership are still considered valid by the Board.
The Board will consider a request for revocation or denial of membership 
in the SCA under any of the following circumstances:
• Petition to the Board by 30% or more of the membership of the kingdom 
of residence of the person being considered for such revocation or 
denial who are currently members of the SCA.
• Petition by a majority of the kingdom great officers and peers of the 
kingdom of residence who are currently members of the SCA.
• The recommendation of a duly-constituted kingdom court of chivalry
• Documentation of cause for absolute banishment
A revocation or denial of membership by the Board enforces exclusion 
from all SCA functions in all SCA kingdoms.
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April 22, 2006 revision By-Laws and Corporate Policies of the SCA April 
22, 2006 revision
1. Grounds
Membership in the SCA may be revoked and/or denied for the following 
reasons:
• Actions that endanger public health and safety, or disturb the peace 
of an SCA activity in a manner which would make it reasonable for the 
modern authorities to be called in for assistance.
• Actions in the course of performing official duties on behalf of the 
SCA which would make it reasonable for the modern authorities to be 
called in for assistance.
• Actions that endanger the SCA.
• Violation of the Governing Documents or other rules of the SCA.
• Conviction of violation of civil or criminal law.
Membership may also be denied if the reasons for a previous revocation 
of membership are still considered valid by the Board.
2. Board Consideration
The Board will consider a request for revocation or denial of membership 
in the SCA under any of the following circumstances:
• Petition to the Board by 30% or more of the membership of the kingdom 
of residence of the person being considered for such revocation or 
denial who are currently members of the SCA.
• Petition by a majority of the kingdom great officers and peers of the 
kingdom of residence who are currently members of the SCA.
• The recommendation of a duly-constituted kingdom court of chivalry
• Documentation of cause for absolute banishment

Kelli Quinn wrote:
> I'm beginning to wonder if there is more to the Lord Pieter Van Dooren 
> and Nan of York situation than we know. I wish I knew who to ask and 
> how to frame the question so it doesn't seem like I'm gossiping. As a 
> newer member to the society who hasn't seen this sort of thing before, 
> I'm just kinda curious as to what could lower this kind of boom. Or 
> maybe I'll just keep my mouth shut and avert my eyes. That might be 
> safer. It's not in my kingdom, after all.
>
> All I know about is their questioning of the elevation of a child to 
> court baron. Maybe I'm just a merciful soul, but these punishments 
> seem a little severe for that.
>
> Edda, who's probably too curious for her own good.
>
>
>> From: northshield-request at northshield.org
>> Reply-To: northshield at northshield.org
>> To: northshield at northshield.org
>> Subject: Northshield Digest, Vol 42, Issue 31
>> Date: 20 Dec 2006 05:45:02 -0800
>>
>>
>> Message: 4
>> Date: Tue, 19 Dec 2006 11:26:10 -0600
>> From: "Patrick Anderson" <president at sca.org>
>> Subject: [Northshield] [Announcements] President's Report for December
>> 2006 conference calls
>> To: announcements at sca.org
>> Message-ID: <1166549170.19303.281207021 at webmail.messagingengine.com>
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>>
>> PRESIDENT’S REPORT OF THE DECEMBER 2006 BOARD CONFERENCE CALLS
>>
>> Greetings:
>> This is the President's report of the actions taken during the SCA
>> Inc.'s most recent Board of Directors conference calls, held December 5,
>> 2006 and December 14, 2006. This material may be freely distributed, and
>> those receiving it are strongly encouraged to share this information
>> with the general membership. Permission is hereby granted to reprint all
>> or part of this report in Kingdom, Principality, and local newsletters.
>> It is requested that the source of the information be identified as
>> "from the President's Report of the December, 2006 Board conference
>> calls" and that, as far as possible, exact quotes be used. Please note
>> that this report is NOT the official Minutes of the Board conference
>> call. In case of any discrepancy between this document and the approved
>> Minutes, the Minutes are binding. Any inaccuracies in reporting
>> contained herein are my own.
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>
>> EXECUTIVE SESSION – 12/5/06
>>
>> Van Doren Review
>>
>> Director Tom Hughes recused himself from discussion of or voting on this
>> issue.
>>
>> A. Vance Van Doren (Pieter van Dooren) Exile from the Realm
>>
>> Motion by Gabrielle Underwood to uphold the Exile From the Realm of
>> Vance Van Doren (Pieter van Dooren) imposed by Bardolph and Brigh, King
>> and Queen of The Middle Kingdom, on September 16, 2006. Seconded by
>> Heather English. In favor: Jeff Brown, Heather English, Shawn Reed, Hal
>> Simon, Gabrielle Underwood. Opposed: None. Recused: Tom Hughes. Motion
>> carried.
>> Motion by Heather English to revoke the peerage of Vance Van Doren
>> (Pieter van Dooren) and degrade him from the Order of the Chivalry
>> effective December 5, 2006. Seconded by Gabrielle Underwood. In favor:
>> Jeff Brown, Heather English, Shawn Reed, Hal Simon, Gabrielle Underwood.
>> Opposed: None. Recused: Tom Hughes. Motion carried.
>> Motion by Heather English to revoke the peerage of Vance Van Doren
>> (Pieter van Dooren) and degrade him from the Order of the Pelican
>> effective December 5, 2006. Seconded by Gabrielle Underwood. In favor:
>> Jeff Brown, Heather English, Shawn Reed, Hal Simon, Gabrielle Underwood.
>> Opposed: None. Recused: Tom Hughes. Motion carried.
>> Motion by Gabrielle Underwood to revoke the Royal Peerage of County of
>> Vance Van Doren (Pieter van Dooren) effective December 5, 2006.
>> Seconded by Jeff Brown. In favor: Jeff Brown, Heather English, Shawn
>> Reed, Hal Simon, Gabrielle Underwood. Opposed: None. Recused: Tom
>> Hughes. Motion carried.
>> Motion by Gabrielle Underwood to revoke the title of Court Baron from
>> Vance Van Doren (Pieter van Dooren) effective December 5, 2006.
>> Seconded by Jeff Brown. In favor: Jeff Brown, Heather English, Shawn
>> Reed, Hal Simon, Gabrielle Underwood. Opposed: None. Recused: Tom
>> Hughes. Motion carried.
>> Motion by Shawn Reed that the Society Seneschal be directed to begin an
>> investigation into a possible revocation and denial of membership of
>> Vance Van Doren (Pieter van Dooren). Seconded by Gabrielle Underwood.
>> In favor: Jeff Brown, Heather English, Shawn Reed, Hal Simon, Gabrielle
>> Underwood. Opposed: None. Recused: Tom Hughes. Motion carried.
>>
>> B. Nancy Van Doren (Nan Astrid) Exile From the Realm
>>
>> Motion by Gabrielle Underwood to uphold the Exile from the Realm of
>> Nancy Van Doren (Nan Astrid of York) imposed by Bardolph and Brigh, King
>> and Queen of The Middle Kingdom, on September 16, 2006. Seconded by
>> Heather English. In favor: Jeff Brown, Heather English, Shawn Reed, Hal
>> Simon, Gabrielle Underwood. Opposed: None. Recused: Tom Hughes. Motion
>> carried.
>> Motion by Heather English to revoke the peerage of Nancy Van Doren (Nan
>> Astrid of York) and degrade her from the Order of the Pelican effective
>> December 5, 2006. Seconded by Gabrielle Underwood. In favor: Jeff
>> Brown, Heather English, Shawn Reed, Hal Simon, Gabrielle Underwood.
>> Opposed: None. Recused: Tom Hughes. Motion carried.
>> Motion by Gabrielle Underwood to revoke the Royal Peerage of County of
>> Nancy Van Doren (Nan Astrid of York) effective December 5, 2006.
>> Seconded by Jeff Brown. In favor: Jeff Brown, Heather English, Shawn
>> Reed, Hal Simon, Gabrielle Underwood. Opposed: None. Recused: Tom
>> Hughes. Motion carried.
>> Motion by Gabrielle Underwood to revoke the Order of the Rose of Nancy
>> Van Doren (Nan Astrid of York) effective December 5, 2006. Seconded by
>> Heather English. In favor: Jeff Brown, Heather English, Shawn Reed, Hal
>> Simon, Gabrielle Underwood. Opposed: None. Recused: Tom Hughes. Motion
>> carried.
>> Motion by Gabrielle Underwood to revoke the title of Court Baroness from
>> Nancy Van Doren (Nan Astrid of York) effective December 5, 2006.
>> Seconded by Heather English. In favor: Jeff Brown, Heather English,
>> Shawn Reed, Hal Simon, Gabrielle Underwood. Opposed: None. Recused: Tom
>> Hughes. Motion carried.
>> Motion by Shawn Reed that the Society Seneschal be directed to begin an
>> investigation into a possible revocation and denial of membership of
>> Nancy Van Doren (Nan Astrid of York). Seconded by Heather English. In
>> favor: Jeff Brown, Heather English, Shawn Reed, Hal Simon, Gabrielle
>> Underwood. Opposed: None. Recused: Tom Hughes. Motion carried.
>>
>> The Board wishes to reaffirm that the stations of royal peerages and
>> nobility in the Midrealm carry with them certain expectations, including
>> to continually uphold the goals and ideals of the Kingdom. Any action
>> with respect to the removal of royal peerages and noble ranks in no way
>> impacts the honors and awards bestowed on individuals or groups
>> throughout the course of a reign.
>
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>
>>
>> Message: 6
>> Date: Tue, 19 Dec 2006 23:47:18 -0500
>> From: alexdeset at aol.com
>> Subject: Re: [Northshield] [Announcements] President's Report for
>> December 2006 conference calls
>> To: northshield at northshield.org
>> Message-ID: <8C8F209105E6C8F-D7C-82B7 at mblk-d44.sysops.aol.com>
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>>
>> Greetings!
>> I have made my comment to the Pieter & Nan Astrid situation. I hope 
>> you do, as well.
>> Is mise le meas,
>> Alexander de Seton
>>
>>
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