Unfortunately, there is much more to this issue than is easily publicly available. Their Royal Majesties, Mistress Lynette and I have already put in much time since April 1st. Due to the nature of our positions, we cannot share everything with the populace at this time.

Trust me, I wish I could shout the facts from the mountaintops. But right now is not the time to make this any more public than it already is.

I also ask that people do not make assumptions .

The quote from the Exchequer's handbook regarding "Metal Tokens or Artifacts" is directly related to a completely different issue from several years ago. A gentle approached the Society about creating a "coin of the realm." When the BoD decided not to pursue that idea, they had the Society Exchequer establish a rule against it so that other well intentioned individuals would not work towards something that the Society will never adopt.

That quote has nothing to do with the current issue.

Please don't speculate openly about what you think may be the issues involved. Speculation will only cloud the issue, making a resolution more difficult to achieve.

Lastly, I wish to make it clear that Their Royal Majesties, Mistress Lynette and I acted in good faith. We believe our program is in compliance with published financial policy. However, until the BoD makes a decision regarding the Guest Passes, the program is in hiatus.

So, to sum it up in four sentences.

1. Sorry, but we can't tell you everything, yet.

2. Please avoid speculation as it only makes our jobs harder.

3. We acted in good faith.

4. Until the BoD announces a decision, the Guest Pass program is on hold.

I remain a servant of Calontir and ALL of her populace.

Maighster Murdoch, Calon Steward

> Date: Mon, 7 Apr 2014 17:10:15 -0500
> From: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: Re: [CALONTIR] TRMs Address Newcomers Token Controversy, State "We believe apologies are in order" | Falcon Banner
> To: [log in to unmask]
>
> At least part of it is found in the SCA Exchequer Branch Handbook
> (2007 pdf), which I downloaded from the Kingdom website.
>
> bottom of page 32 and top of page 33
> 1. Metal Tokens or Artifacts
> "Some kingdoms have organized minting, or coin-making activities. In
> order to stay clear of any civil laws regarding currency, we may only
> hand out or sell these tokens. We cannot honor them as currency,
> exchange them for modern currency, or otherwise treat them as
> currency. Merchants may decide, on their own, to honor tokens as
> currency, but no merchant is required, nor can we require a merchant,
> to honor any such tokens as currency. (CP XI)"
>
> Also involved is found on page 36
> "A. Money may not be used in whole or in part to the benefit of
> private individuals or businesses."
>
> Essentially, giving a token for admission to an event is giving money
> to a private individual.
>
> Nest
>
>
>
>
> On Apr 7, 2014, at 4:53 PM, Mark Schuldenfrei wrote:
>
> > On 4/7/2014 5:47 PM, Rex Deaver wrote:
> >> Let us not jump to conclusions, lest we perpetrate the same error
> >> that
> >> we seek to correct. I believe the criticism was leveled at the
> >> Kingdom
> >> Exchequer and Seneschal, not at TRM. And just because we cannot
> >> find it,
> >> does not mean it is not there.
> >
> > There are procedures for the release of rulings and for the
> > publication of regulations.
> >
> > So far: not followed.
> >
> > And, if the Crowns of Calontir say they take responsibility for
> > the work of their officers, then I say I won't argue with them.
> >
> > Tibor, wonk