– REQUEST FOR LETTERS OF INTENT –

POSITION BARON AND BARONESS OF GRANITE MOUNTAIN

The Baron and Baroness of Granite Mountain are preparing to conclude their tenure and enjoy a much deserved retirement. It is time to request Letters of Intent. On January 21^st, 2023 at Northern War Practice there will be a polling for the next pair to lead the barony who will step up at Champion in the Pines on May 6^th, 2023. 

Below are the Guidelines for Participation as a Baronial Candidate 

1. Baronial candidates must be current paid members and must receive their Southwind or have an SCA membership in a Zip Code belonging to the Barony of Granite Mountain. 

2. Candidates must be at least 18 years old. 

3. Candidates must have Letters of Intent in the hands of the Crown, the Kingdom Seneschal, & the Baron & Baroness no later than December 15th 2022. Letters should be written with the understanding that (if accepted by the Crown), the letters will be published in the Baronial Newsletter for the populace to review prior to the polling. 

4. Candidates must include the below information in their Letter of Intent: 
1. Full contact information, including SCA & modern names, addresses, phone numbers, email, & membership numbers & expiration date 
2. Their reasons for seeking the position 
3. Their history of participation in the SCA & the Barony of Granite Mountain 
4. Their plans for the future of the group 
5. Their understanding of the responsibilities of the position of Baron & Baroness. 
6. Their statement that they are willing to be installed with a two or three year warrant in the position, & understand their Letter of Intent will be published in the Baronial Newsletter if their candidacy is accepted by the Crown. 

Questions about these guidelines should be directed to the Kingdom Seneschal at Seneschal@Atenveldt.org 

In addition, please review the following information regarding your participation in the BARONY OF GRANITE MOUNTAIN BARONIAL POLLING 

A polling of the current paid members of the Barony of Granite Mountain will be conducted on January 21^st 2023 to determine their support of candidates for Baron & Baroness. The populace should be aware that if the first polling does not show a clear preference of the populace, a second polling will be held immediately following the closing & tabulation of ballots for the first poll. Members are encouraged to plan to remain onsite to participate should a second poll be necessary.

To participate in all pollings held that day, you must be a Sustaining, Associate, or Family member who is 18 years old or older, & must receive a Southwind or have an SCA membership in a Zip Code belonging to the Barony of Granite Mountain. 

1. Current paid memberships will be verified on a membership list at the polling site, or you may present an online membership renewal dated after the date the membership list was generated by the Milpitas Registry. The Kingdom Seneschal recommends you bring proof of membership with you to ensure participation in the poll. 

2. You must reside in zip codes belonging to the Barony of Granite Mountain, & this will be verified on the membership list at the polling site. 

3. NOTE: Paid members who play in the Barony of Granite Mountain, but do not reside in the zip codes belonging to the Barony, may not cast ballots. However, they are encouraged to make their views on candidates known to the Crown by sending personal letters to the Crown & Kingdom Seneschal expressing their candidate selections & preferences. The Crown will consider such letters when reviewing the polling results. 

4. You must be 18 years old or older & present a picture ID at the polling site that shows your date of birth or age. 

 Questions about these guidelines should be directed to the Kingdom Seneschal at Seneschal@Atenveldt.org 

In Service, 

HL Edward Harrison

Acting Kingdom Seneschal