Amtgard Inc.
Kingdom of the Burning Lands
Board of Directors Minutes
April 23, 2005

Opening:
Board President, Sir Kurse called the regular meeting of the Amtgard Incorporated, Kingdom of the Burning Lands Board of Directors to order at 6:45 P.M. on April 23, 2005.

1. Approval of Agenda
1. The agenda was unanimously approved.
2. Approval of Minutes
1. The of minutes of February 26, 2005 were unanimously approved and distributed several weeks ago at the park.
3. Active Board Business
1. Prime Minister's Report
1. The monarchy and guildmaster elections were held in accordance with the posted schedule and corpora. The results of the monarchy elections are as follows:
1. Dame Verana with Squire Vinall did win a majority of the confidence vote.
2. Sir Raphael won the position of Champion by right of combat.
2. Guildmaster election results will be posted to the Burning Lands list, and the bulletin board.
2. Secretary/Treasurer's Report
1. The bank statement was reviewed by all members of this board.
2. It was discovered that the bank had transposed the first two numbers of our PO box. As a consequence the checks which were ordered came with that transposed number.
1. While the bank records have been corrected, the land will need to live with the checks, and correct the address on the checks by hand.
3. Old Business
1. The March and April statistics of the website were reviewed by all members of this board. They show that the bots are picking up the meta tags as they should, and transfer rates are well within the acceptable range. The numbers show a healthy use of the website.
2. Sir Kurse indicated that he had not yet followed through with Rising Winds on their contract status, but would do so.
3. Discussion then followed by this board on a number of contract and corpora related issues through several of the kingdoms.
1. Sir Kurse, as a result of this discussion will be contacting Rising Winds, and Never Winter concerning two different matters of contracts.
2. Sir Kurse also indicated that he had spoken to Fodder of the former VSR and relayed that they are still in the on-going process of deciding which corpora will be followed. Fodder indicated to Sir Kurse that they have decided on a name and are working things out in relation to corpora issues.
1. Sir Raphael clarified that the process will be that they will inform us of which corpora they will follow. If it is not the BL corpora, then it will need to stand review by this board. After this is completed, a new contract will be signed with consideration to the dating as per Minutes of January 30, 2005
3. Sir Kurse indicated that he will indeed keep on top of the developing VSR movements towards unification of the Northwest kingdoms, as well as a sweep of other kingdoms which have unresolved corpora and contract issues.
4. New Business
1. Sir Kurse reported to the board about the incident at Spring War with "AmtGarb" selling copies of the rulebook. Upon further conversation with the owner it was determined that he may be trying to contact Ivar in order to purchase Amtgard.com.
1. It was reminded that Ivar established Amtgard.com with the approval of this board. That has not changed.
2. It was further reminded that there is a copyright statement within the rulebook, 7.0, which covers this situation.
3. Sir Raphael also informed this board that the copyright has been filed to the Library of Congress.
4. Further discussion of this matter followed without either motion or resolution at this time other than to watch the situation.
2. Sir Raphael pointed out to this board that the only official Monster Manual is the one seventh edition which will be the one available at amtgardinc.com.
3. Sir Kurse informed the board that Sir Ahira has offered to create thrones and new crowns for the land for the price of the materials; the item was then tabled until after Clan.
4. Monarch Vinall will be getting with the secretary/treasurer in the coming week on the monies needed to secure the venue and menu for Coronation set for May 7th.
1. It was verified that any visiting monarch, regent or champion will not pay feast costs, currently slated for $3 per person.
5. Sir Kurse introduced a matter for the next board meeting which may meet the yearly cost of the web service. He wished it to be introduced, in good time for all members to add discussion next meeting.
4. On-Going Board Business:
1. Contracts
1. Contracts in good order, signed, notarized, will be copied for BL records, then returned:
1. Dark Haven - Kaukauna, Wisconson
2. Steel River - Jacksonville, Arkansas
3. Saranghae - Korea
4. Fal Dare - Carson City, Nevada
1. Monarch Vinall accepted the Fal Dare petition for sponsorship by the Burning Lands.
5. Goblin's Inkwell - Roswell New Mexico.
2. Contracts in need of additional work:
1. Bitter Coast
1. After discussion by the board about such issues of the availability of notaries in the populous area of Ft. Mead, and its willingness to accept a contract with two notary stamps, the board was polled and it was determined that it was not willing to accept a contract with only one signatory.
2. A letter to Bitter Coast will be drafted and sent by Sir Kurse.
2. Caradoc Hold.
1. After discussion it was determined that more information is needed before the contract can be signed.
2. A letter of inquiry will be sent to Rochester, New York by Squire Mezzie.
3. After further discussion by the board it is made part of these minutes to be very clear:
   There is no such thing as a Principality or a Grand Duchy. Further, those lands which claim membership to Confederacies are only recognized by this board as individual groups.
2. Clan XXIII
1. After several months of reviewing sales flyers for generators, Sir Kurse will be contacting Sir Wovoka in the coming week for the purpose of checking out and possibly securing a generator for Clan.
1. In that there is already monies raised for that purpose, The Motion was made by King Vinall that if the generator fits our needs that it be purchased.
2. The Motion was seconded by Regent Verana and passed by unanimous consent.
5. Agenda for Next Meeting:
1. The Agenda for the next meeting of the Amtgard Inc., Board of Directors will be available no later than one week prior to the next scheduled meeting.

Adjournment:
Meeting was adjourned at 8:40 P.M. by Board President, Sir Kurse. The next general meeting will be held at Memorial Park or at a location to be named, and time to be set no later than the publishing of the agenda, four weeks from this date.

Minutes submitted as being a true account of the April 23, 2005 meeting of the Amtgard Inc., Kingdom of the Burning Lands Board of Directors by:

Secretary/Treasurer, Squire Mezzie ______X____

Minutes presented are accepted as accurate and hereby signed:

BOD President, Sir Kurse     ______X_____
Monarch, Squire Vinall         ______X_____
BOD Member, Sir Raphael    ______X_____
BOD Member, Dame Verana  ______X_____

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