[Mid] The re-emergence of the Wonderpest

A call for help goes out.... Rousing herself groggily from a two-year
sleep, Wonderpest hears the call and leaps into action! But THIS time,
remarkably enough, she NOT asking for donations or money <GASP>! WHATEVER
could be the emergency which has awakened the Wonderpest?!?

>Apparently, I am grumpy today. Apologies if this comes across badly, or
>has been covered in detail on this List recently, and I managed to miss it.
>
>Why, oh why, is it every time in the past *year* (maybe longer) that I have
>visited the Midrealm RUM page at <http://www.midrealm.org/rum/> there is
>nothing listed for any future RUMs, other than the one that is coming up
>next (which may technically be in the future, but doesn't fit my definition
>of what should be listed here). Why is there nothing but "coming soon"
>under "History of RUM" or "How to Host RUM?" Why, on the only two pages
>left (from the links on the main page) are the list of officers (which
>appears to be updated regularly) and the list of past RUMs, which consist
>solely of the old event announcement or, in the case of Caer Anterth Mawr,
>a photo gallery. No reports or missives? No list of classes that have
>been taught (as opposed to classes which were scheduled? No wish lists of
>subjects people would like to see taught?
>
>I realize that I have been out of touch with the official happenings in the
>kingdom until lately, but is there some sort of plan to address these
>items? What *are* the long-range plans and goals for RUM?
>
>Hopefully not gonna get yelled at,
>
>- --Yana

Well, I'm not in charge of the website but I *can* clear up one thing -- the
reason why no classes are yet posted (except for two in the College of
History). [CAPS below for emphasis, not shouting.]

I have a new job!! And it's as part of the RUM administration. I'm the new
Dean of the College of History. And I've come to discover that lots of the
classes come on board very late, often (but not always) as a result of lots
of pleading and wheedling and gentle arm-twisting by the Dean of that
College. Consequently, they get posted fairly late.

We have a HAPPY exception this term in the College of History. THL Johnnae
llyn Lewis has already contacted me and volunteered to teach TWO classes --
"Cookery Books Then and Now: Society Favourites Through the Decades" and
"The Book in Hand: On Bibliomania and better ways to collect and find the
books (new or used) you want and need". She has also GRACIOUSLY agreed to
only teach one class if I am DELUGED with offers from other people DYING to
teach classes.

Unfortunately, as of this writing, I STILL need at least TEN MORE classes to
fill the History track. [Prepare for the pitch....]

All of those of you out there who have interest in history (guess what -- to
a certain extent, that is ALL of us!), whether of the Middle Ages and
Renaissance or SCA history, let's hear about it! On the 'Bridge! Let us
know what YOUR wish list is for History classes. Maybe someone out there
will say, "HEY! I know about that! I can TEACH people something about
that!" I've seen PLENTY of discussion on this list

Got a class that you've been wanting to teach? Been looking for somewhere
to teach it? taught one at the local level but want to share your
information with MORE people? RUM's the thing for YOU!

You don't feel like teaching a class is for you but you know someone who has
some rockin' historical information to share?? ENCOURAGE THEM to send in
something!

The next RUM is 22 November, hosted by the Proto-incipient Shire of Anach na
Naoi n-Duileach and the Shire of Swordcliffe at the Univeristy of Illinois
at Springfield. Let's all put our heads together and fill up the History
track FIRST! [Mwahahahahahaha!!!!!!!]

I can be reached at <rosamund99@hotmail.com> for those of you who want to
VOLUNTEER (volunteer early, volunteer often!) directly to me instead of to
the 'Bridge. Operators are waiting to take your call!!

Rosamund
AKA Wonderpest

24 more days....

rosamund99@hotmail.com
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Vere scire est per causas scire. --F. Bacon
Domina Misericordia non domi erit hac
nocte. --F. Mercury
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