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In article <9301051741.aa22395@mc.lcs.mit.edu> SAUNDRSG@qucdn.queensu.ca (Graydon) writes:
>Greetings!

Greetings to Graydon, and all on the Rialto.
I would like to generalise Graydon's point for a moment and ask a
related question.
Or perhaps argue that investment for an award is already an
intrinsic part of the SCA structure.

>So, you're looking at a minimum of 2 years and about 1 500 $CDN; I do
>not think it is reasonable to restrict archery contests *or* awards
>to people willing to plunk down an equipment outlay of 1 500 $.

Right, this is where I would like to make a few comments and ask others
to comment.
I believe that the way that awards are structured requires a person
to expend money to gain them.
Consider the following.

	Service awards : If your time is worth money, then when you do
		SCA paperwork, cook a feast, dig latrines at the war,
		or whatever. YOU are spending money to get an award.
		OK so this one is a bit esoteric, but if you are a Kingdom
		officer what about mail, stationery and phone costs?

	A & S Awards   : I think there is a stronger case here. If I
		want to become a Laurel, (which of course I do), I must
		spend money on the materials I use to make items of
		costume, caligraphy, or whatever art forms I wish to
		make an impression on others with. Over the time spent
		to become a Rose Leaf in the West I estimate spending
		over $4000 on costume materials, metal to make suits of
		armour, equipment like hammers, a drill press, chisels,
		a forge, a sewing machine, etc, and 7ish years.
		Not to mention the costs associated with any teaching
		requirements. Workshops for costuming, armour etc all
		have hidden costs in consumables, and equipment maintenance
		which are absorbed by the person holding them.
		Of course time is also an issue, as for service.

	Fighting Awards : You must spend money on armour, and there has
		been a discussion on how to minimise that on the Rialto
		recently. Assuming that leather or plastic is OK for you
		and your persona this can be done quite cheaply. But how
		many swords and shields would you consume in becoming a
		knight? What types of new armour would you need to adopt
		to get a competitive edge?
		I can't really cost here.
		And there is also the time again.

As Bertram would say, just a few comments, I look forward to your
responses over time. Keep well,

Arenwald von Hagenburg.
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