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<p class="MsoNormal">Officers,</p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">We have received an application for the Baronial Rapier Marshal. Please read the letter and resume below and respond to Their Exellencies or I with any concerns or support for this applicant. I will request that Don Ramon address the populace
at Fridays meeting</p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">-Liadain ni Sheanachain</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Seneschal, Wyewood</p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">*********************<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Greetings to Their Excellencies, Evrard de Valogne, Baron Wyewood, and Alessandra da Montefeltro, Baroness Wyewood.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Greetings to the esteemed seneschal of Wyewood, Liadian ni Schenachain.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"> <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Does Don Ramon diaz de la Vega send good tidings.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"> <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">This message is being sent on this day in order to announce my intention to vie for the position of Baronial Rapier Marshal, of which I have heard will soon be vacant. This is
fortuitous timing for me, as I have been looking for a way that I can serve my home, and feel that this is a perfect opportunity given my experience within this area.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"> <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"> <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"> <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">I have attached a brief listing of my previous experience for your consideration, and look forward to talking with you in more length on this matter, at your earliest convenience.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"> <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Don Ramon Diaz de la Vega<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">*********************</p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">I have over 35 years of experience studying different martial arts (starting at the age of 7), the past 17 years of which has been in the SCA and WMA (Western Martial Arts).
</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt">I was first warranted as a Rapier Marshal in 1999, and since then have been the Rapier Marshal for the College of St Bunstable, Barony of Madrone, Shire of Wyewood, Western Regional Area deputy, deputy Kingdom Rapier Marshal,
and Kingdom Rapier Marshal for An Tir.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Other such pursuits that I have been involved with include a Society wide "committee" that was set up by the Society Earl Marshal to investigate Period Techniques that can be safely
added to the SCA Rule set both for Rapier and Armored combat. This has not only allowed me to learn a great deal more about what we can, and cannot, do safely in SCA Combat, but also to give me a chance to interact with other marshals throughout the known
world that are interested in advancing the study of historical combat.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">I have a lot of experience organizing large, diverse groups of people to work towards common goals, defining new rules for rapier combat, researching Kingdom and SCA Law/Corpora for recommendations on historical
combat as an A&S pursuit, legal concerns around minors fighting, etc.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">It can be safe to say that most of my time in the SCA has pretty much been focused on historical combat mainly fighting rapier, but heavy and cut and thrust as well.
<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">However, I have also spent quite a bit of time in over the past ten years on A&S pursuits: making historical musical instruments, clothing (once upon a time), heraldry, onomastics (as it pertains to historically
accurate names), as well as general furniture making.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Below I have provided a brief listing of relevant past experience and qualifications, and hope that I can assist the Society in whatever way that I can. I look forward to discussing this opportunity with
you, at your convenience. I can be reached at the contact info above, or via email at donramon@lostware.com<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Thank you.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Ramon de la Vega<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Justin Greywolf<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">11633 SE 184th St<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Renton, WA 98058<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="ES" style="font-size:12.0pt">425-271-2545<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="ES" style="font-size:12.0pt">donramon@lostware.com<span style="color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><u><span lang="ES" style="font-size:12.0pt">Relevant SCA Experience:<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="ES" style="font-size:12.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Running large (30+) practices<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">MiC for countless rapier tournaments of all sizes, including QRC and other Crown level events. (5-80 entrants)<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Writing summary reports of occurrences<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Rewrote Kingdom Rapier Rules in 2007, and assisted with proofreading and suggestions for rule changes after I stepped down as KRM<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Familiar with procedure for new Weapon Experiments<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Communication with diverse individuals for research and study of historical techniques<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">One of the founding members of An Tir Historical Combat Guild<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level2 lfo1"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Provided details regarding relevant Kingdom and Society laws<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level2 lfo1"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Involved in discussion/research to provide recommendations on different facets of guild business<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Communication with diverse individuals throughout the Known Worlde for research and study of historical techniques<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Responsible for development and maintenance of the AnTir Lists DB (currently being rewritten from ground up)<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><u><span style="font-size:12.0pt">SCA Offices:<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Kingdom Rapier Marshal Kingdom of An Tir January 2006 to January 2009<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Deputy Kingdom Rapier Marshal An Tir July 2004 to January 2006<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Deputy Chronicler (Web guidelines/compliance) Kingdom of An Tir ~ July 2003 to ~ July 2005<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Western Region Rapier Marshal 05/2002 to 07/2004
<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Acting Rapier Marshal Shire of Wyewood 10/2002 to 06/2003<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Rapier Marshal Barony of Madrone 09/2000 to 02/2002<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Rapier Marshal College of St. Bunstable ~1999 to 2000<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Chronicler Barony of Madrone 1998 to 1999<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Deputy Constable Barony of Madrone 1997 to 1998<br>
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