Members Present:
      Maerie Murphy
      Brent Smith
      Shawn Cordell
      Mark Mascaro
      John Mascaro
      Angela Souders
      Eric Souders
      Jerry Virtz
      Chris Jones
      Sean Stack

        Meeting began 6:55 pm Maurie Murphy presiding.

      1) New site:
      The possiblitiy of using a new site was discussed. For the moment we still plan to       use Wilson Ruritan for our events.
      If you know of an ideal place to hold an event please inform the
      monarchy. Please have contact information for the owners of said
      property.
      Further discussion has been tabled until the next meeting.

      2) Mummer's Day parade:
      We've decided on a comedy theme because it gives us more breathing
      room and the ability to act silly. If you plan to attend you must
      bring you best garb. If you plan to bring weapon make sure they are
      safe.

      3) Advertisement:
      The idea of placing an Amtgard ad in the Wahington County Technical
      High School year book was brought to the table by Alexandra Norton.
      Cost depends greatly on the size of the add.
      This discussion was tabled until Angela could speak to our insurace
      represenative as to whether or not we could, as a not for profit
      organization, legally do so. As was announced at the Allthing which
      took place on October 16th, 2005 we can; however we cannot say in the
      ad anything that is not entirely. Example: "We meet every Sunday". We
      do not meet every sunday because of weather conditions or holiday we
      may decide to cancel. We could be sued for making false claims.

      4) Fundraising:
      Due to the expense of insurance it has been suggested that we take
      donations out at the park. This is not pay for play. This issue was
      tabled until Angela could consult our insurance representative
      concerning legality. As was announced at the Allthing which took place
      on October 16th, 2005 it is legal and was brought before the populace
      for a vote on that day. The majority of the populace was a in favor of
      it.
      Other forms of fundraising such as dollar tourneys and 6th level
      battle games which have been used in the past for various reasons will
      also be used to offset the cost of insurance.
      Sean S motioned
      John M seconded
      9 in favor
      1 abstain
      FYI: a dollar tourney will be held at the park on Oct 30

      5) Lawsuits:
      This is a clarification. When you sign your waiver you are stating
      that you have health insurance, and waive your right to sue for any
      damages you might sustain while at our park. If you should decide to
      sue our insurance for damages you will have to supply your own lawyer,
      and pay your own legal fees. Our insurance company will not supply it
      for you because the insurance company would be the defendant in such a
      matter.
      Our insurance is geared to pay for any injury sustained by a mundane
      who for example gets hit in the head with an arrow, run over by a guy
      in plate mail, etc. It is to protect Amtgard of Maryland from getting
      sued.

      Meeting was adjourned at 7:00 pm