🚀 go-pugleaf

I remember the founding of Ivyeinrust in Bhakhail as having many fits and
starts.  It helps to have the support of a non-campus group (stability) and
meetings that are regular, short, and friendly.  The initial solicitation of
members at PENN (the university of) resulted in over 50 people gathering to
hear about the SCA.  The number dropped off rapidly and would continue to ebb
and flow for many years.  The events early in the semester were better attended
than those near midterms or finals.  Fighting practice held in an obvious
place on campus was a big draw for the students who would later fight while
dance classes appealed to the more artsy types.  Consistency in place and time
was found to be very important as people would be sporadic in attendance.
 
A side note:  I managed to get access to one of the machine shops on a regular
basis and we turned out a small pile of cheap but sericeable body armor.  I
found the college personnel to be very amused and supportive.
 
                               Ian of Gloucester