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Below you will find links to the Agenda and Minutes for the 2024 Board of Directors meetings. The Agenda will be uploaded at least six days before the meeting date, and the Minutes uploaded no later than two weeks hence. If these documents can not be found in the linked locations, please email the Secretary at secretary@kanar.club.
The meeting will be happening online via Discord, you may join by following this link.
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We want your feedback on the reworked "Fresh Start" policy that was sent to committee at the last BOD meeting. This will be a quick survey, only accepting answers for the next two weeks, asks for your feedback on the 3 key points of the proposal.
Please take the survey at https://forms.gle/NSQNjc5rbVykiVpN8 and help us make informed decisions!
Good day adventurers.
We will be running a playtest at the may event. All Players and even some NPCs will be able to use the following skill once per day at the May event only.
Skill: Step Back: This ability is used with a strike and verbal call of "Step Back" that cannot have damage attached to it. The strike does not need to be successful and cannot be stopped. The target must take 2 steps back before continuing in combat. Target must be within a 2 feet range of user. This ability can not be used to interrupt a spell.
(This ability simulates pushing someone away from you)
Jeremiah
Pm1
A photographer will be on field during the April Kanar Event during the Saturday Knighting, if you aren't familiar with the Photo & Video policy you can read about it on our website at https://kanar.club/blog-posts/photography-and-videography-policy
Did you forget to fill out your ARF?
Not sure, its ok fill it out anyways https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfcbOH2uqesGDHbUeXS01EMClyLCdUi84LAU56oa9Dqb32RgQ/viewform?pli=1
The ARF is rquired to be In Good Standing.
thank you,
Treasurer
Hello all,
We've emailed out the Site Caretaker forms to everyone we have listed. Please check your emails and get those back to us as soon as you can!
If you haven't received an email from us or wish to relinquish your site, please let us know as well so we can update our records. Don't forget you must be a valid member of the club to have a site, so be sure to complete your ARFs and pay your membership dues if you haven't already.
Thanks,
BLD Team
Hey Everyone!
We wanted to give one final reminder of the Logo Competition because we are rapidly approaching the submission due date of 4/19/2024!
We also wanted to thank the members that have already submitted, thanks so much for participating! We want to invite everybody, from 10 year veteran to first event member, to participate in shaping the clubs art identity. We are looking forward to seeing more submissions come in as we approach the deadline!
Blog post with specifics: https://kanar.club/blog-posts/kanar-logo-competition
The form to submit is: https://forms.gle/cJYRWY5eFu3KSZvH9 Deadline for submissions is 4/19/2024
Thanks for your participation!
-The Logo Committee
Hello everyone!
Just your CBM crew here to let you know that your character sheet updates for the March Live Event have been completed.
As always, if you find something of concern or you did not get an update, please be sure to check the "Staff Comments" tab on your sheet first for possible information. Otherwise, feel free to reach out to us via email and I am sure we can get you take care of.
That all being said, we thank you all for your understanding and patience.
See you at the next event!
Your CBM Staff!
Calling All Leaders! Feast Chair and Family Day Revival Open!
Do you thrive on planning spectacular gatherings? Are you a master organizer with a knack for creating unforgettable experiences? If so, we want YOU to apply for the 2025 Winter Feast Chair! If you want to join the committee as a member and not the chair reach out to the Odd Year Rep for additional information.
Dreaming of bringing back our Family Day? Have a heart for creating fun and engaging events for all ages? You could spearhead the revival of Family Day! If either (or both!) of these opportunities ignite your spark, we'd love to hear from you! Simply email us at bod@kanar.club.
Don't miss this chance to make a real impact on our community and create lasting memories!
Hello Club Members!
BLD is happy to announce 2 planned work days (so far) for this year - Saturday 6/8 & Saturday 10/12. We wanted to give as much notice as possible for these particular dates so people can plan ahead. The projects to be completed will be decided as we get closer. Because of the time of year, the hours for the work days will be slightly different from each other. June's work day will be 12pm to 6pm and October's will be 11am to 5pm.
Additionally, we will also have impromptu events, with less notice, as weather & time allows for. And don't forget BLD has a list of tasks, if you're looking to help on your own time! You can email us for ideas, but typical things that always need to be done are clearing leaves, twigs, & tree limbs from trails, splitting / stacking wood, disposing of trash / debris, cleaning out community fire pits, or helping to manage the vegetation overgrowth. You can also earn XP by helping others with their site upkeep, but please communicate directly with site owners if assistance is needed before doing any work.
As a reminder, BLD XP is awarded 1 XP per 30 minutes worked or 1 XP per $2.00 contribution.
The more volunteers we can get, the more progress we can make on this list. We hope to see you out there!
BLD Team
Hello everyone!
We wanted to invite anyone who wishes to participate to join the logo Committee! joining the committee will preclude any participation in the competition itself, but serves to help shape what the Logo will be! Time spent working on the Committee counts as media volunteer time and is a good opportunity to help the club.
Please email media@kanar.club if you are interested!
thanks,
-The Logo Committee
Hey Everyone!
The Logo committee wanted to give out another reminder about the logo competition! For more information about rewards/prizes for the competition please check out the Blog post!
(https://kanar.club/blog-posts/kanar-logo-competition)
We also wanted to take this opportunity to add more clarity with the attached picture showing what the expectations for a submission are, and by that we mean we don't expect anything! Anything from written concept to rough sketch to fully finished logo will be considered for the contest! This is an opportunity for everybody to get involved with shaping the clubs identity.
The form to submit is: https://forms.gle/cJYRWY5eFu3KSZvH9
Due Date for submissions is 4/19/2024
Thanks for your participation!
Hello players!
At this past event, Econ staff discovered silver coins in circulation that had been painted gold. While some of our gold coins are anodized, it was quite obvious this was paint as the color was different and it was flaking, not rubbing off like anodizing would. It goes without saying that painting coins is against the rules and spirit of the game. If you have any suspicious coins in your possession, please turn them in to Econ at the next available event. If another player passes one of these coins off to you as gold, please report it to the GM staff. Thank you. Any coins turned in will be replaced with the appropriate currency.
Jerimy H
GM1
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Below you will find links to the Agenda and Minutes for the 2024 Board of Directors meetings. The Agenda will be uploaded at least six days before the meeting date, and the Minutes uploaded no later than two weeks hence. If these documents can not be found in the linked locations, please email the Secretary at secretary@kanar.club.
The meeting will be happening online via Discord, you may join by following this link.
Photo by Benjamin Child on Unsplash
Below you will find links to the Agenda and Minutes for the 2024 Board of Directors meetings. The Agenda will be uploaded at least six days before the meeting date, and the Minutes uploaded no later than two weeks hence. If these documents can not be found in the linked locations, please email the Secretary at secretary@kanar.club.
The meeting will be happening online via Discord, you may join by following this link.
Photo by Benjamin Child on Unsplash
Below you will find links to the Agenda and Minutes for the 2023 Board of Directors meetings. The Agenda will be uploaded at least six days before the meeting date, and the Minutes uploaded no later than two weeks hence. If these documents can not be found in the linked locations, please email the Secretary at secretary@kanar.club.
The meeting will be happening online via Discord, you may join by following this link.
Photo by Benjamin Child on Unsplash
Below you will find links to the Agenda and Minutes for the 2023 Board of Directors meetings. The Agenda will be uploaded at least six days before the meeting date, and the Minutes uploaded no later than two weeks hence. If these documents can not be found in the linked locations, please email the Secretary at secretary@kanar.club.
The meeting will be happening online via Discord, you may join by following this link.
Photo by Benjamin Child on Unsplash
Below you will find links to the Agenda and Minutes for the 2023 Board of Directors meetings. The Agenda will be uploaded at least six days before the meeting date, and the Minutes uploaded no later than two weeks hence. If these documents can not be found in the linked locations, please email the Secretary at secretary@kanar.club.
The meeting will be happening online via Discord, you may join by following this link.
Photo by Benjamin Child on Unsplash
Below you will find links to the Agenda and Minutes for the 2023 Board of Directors meetings. The Agenda will be uploaded at least six days before the meeting date, and the Minutes uploaded no later than two weeks hence. If these documents can not be found in the linked locations, please email the Secretary at secretary@kanar.club.
The meeting will be happening online via Discord, you may join by following this link.
Photo by Benjamin Child on Unsplash
Below you will find links to the Agenda and Minutes for the 2022 Board of Directors meetings. The Agenda will be uploaded at least six days before the meeting date, and the Minutes uploaded no later than two weeks hence. If these documents can not be found in the linked locations, please email the Secretary at secretary@kanar.club.
The meeting will be happening online via Discord, you may join by following this link.
Photo by Benjamin Child on Unsplash
Below you will find links to the Agenda and Minutes for the 2022 Board of Directors meetings. The Agenda will be uploaded at least six days before the meeting date, and the Minutes uploaded no later than two weeks hence. If these documents can not be found in the linked locations, please email the Secretary at secretary@kanar.club.
The meeting will be happening online via Discord, you may join by following this link.
Photo by Benjamin Child on Unsplash
Below you will find links to the Agenda and Minutes for the 2022 Board of Directors meetings. The Agenda will be uploaded at least six days before the meeting date, and the Minutes uploaded no later than two weeks hence. If these documents can not be found in the linked locations, please email the Secretary at secretary@kanar.club.
The meeting will be happening online via Discord, you may join by following this link.
Photo by Benjamin Child on Unsplash
Below you will find links to the Agenda and Minutes for the 2022 Board of Directors meetings. The Agenda will be uploaded at least six days before the meeting date, and the Minutes uploaded no later than two weeks hence. If these documents can not be found in the linked locations, please email the Secretary at secretary@kanar.club.
The meeting will be happening online via Discord, you may join by following this link.
Photo by Benjamin Child on Unsplash
Below you will find links to the Agenda and Minutes for the 2022 Board of Directors meetings. The Agenda will be uploaded at least six days before the meeting date, and the Minutes uploaded no later than two weeks hence. If these documents can not be found in the linked locations, please email the Secretary at secretary@kanar.club.
The meeting will be happening online via Discord, you may join by following this link.
Photo by Benjamin Child on Unsplash
Hello everyone,
For those of you that weren’t able to attend the October 2021 BoD meeting, I’ve included some of the highlights of that meeting here.
A link to the full meeting minutes is at the bottom of this post.
Have a wonderful weekend!
- Aaron
KGE Secretary
Hello everyone,
It is with great sadness that we must announce that we will not be having an in person Feast in February 2022.
While we have made the decision to host outdoor in-person events with restrictions, the current COVID numbers and Michigan's vaccination rate make us hesitant in our ability to safely host an indoor Feast event. With how far in advance reservations need to be made, a decision needed to be made now, despite the uncertainty of the future.
The Game Master staff is actively working on something that can be done in its place, including discussing the logistics of an in-person Summer feast. An announcement will be sent out to the membership as soon as a decision has been reached.
In the mean time, we look forward to the time that we get to spend together at the events, and we hope that everyone is staying safe and healthy.
We look forward to what the 2022 season will hold,
-Board of Directors
The Board of Directors has just passed a proposal that creates 4 extra events per year taking place approxamately 2 weeks after the April, May, September, and October events. You may see them on the calendar as Role Play Only Events (RPOE).
These events will cost $15 for the weekend, and are designed for roleplay. As such, combat mechanics, crafting, and plot will be turned off.
Alcohol will be permitted to be consumed by participants 21 and over; all participants are required to sign in and show a valid ID as proof of age. All participants in RPO events will be granted 10xp for attending, and will be able to do a separate sign out form that is due by Wednesday at 11:59pm following the event. The RPOE sign-out cannot be submitted prior to the start of the corresponding RPOE event, and will be applied after the following regular event.
Please see the below link for more details.
Click here to read the policy on RPO events.
With the addition of the RPO events, there are now 2 tiers:
Click here to read the full policy on event fees.
The Board of Directors has passed a new policy proposed by the Safety director in regards to the use of cannabis at Kanar.
The new policy reads as follows:
8 Hours, Cannabis to Combat
The KGE Board of Directors acknowledges that cannabis use is recreationally legal for adults in the state of Michigan and that some members of our organization engage in the use of prescription cannabis for health reasons. The Board of Directors understands that cannabis may have an intoxicating effect on persons not actively consenting to consume the substance based on proximity, and that intoxication times vary depending on the method of consumption. It is our mission to ensure that persons participating in KGE events do so in a manner that is safe and fun for all members. Therefore, the KGE Board of Directors has set forth this statement of policy to be followed by all members of KGE.
1) No cannabis is to be consumed on the field of play during any KGE event.
2) Persons consuming cannabis in accordance with prescription may do so in the KGE event parking lot. Persons who medicate using methods which produce smoke or vapor must be inside a closed vehicle at least 50 feet from the field of play.
3) Persons consuming cannabis during a dry KGE event shall not be allowed to participate in any combat for eight hours from the last moment of consumption. This includes prescription cannabis consumed according to section two (above) and recreational cannabis consumed off-site.
4) Persons who have waited the required eight hours and are still unable to safely engage in combat due to intoxication may be removed from combat by a member of the Safety Response Team until the substance has been better metabolized and the person can safely engage in combat again. Abuse of this section will not be tolerated and repeated removal from combat will be considered a violation of this policy.
5) Any person found in violation of this policy will immediately be removed from the field of play, and the member of staff who conducted the removal shall issue a JRB request for that person.
6) Second time offenders of this policy will lose their KGE membership rights for one year.
7) Third time offenders of this policy will lose their KGE membership rights from that point forward.
Click here to read the 1.5 KGE Policies
The former Quarter Master, Kay B. has resigned from their position. As such, the Board of Directors has opened the position to be accepting applications. Applications will be accepted until December 5th, 2021.
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Below you will find links to the Agenda and Minutes for the 2021 Board of Directors meetings. The Agenda will be uploaded at least 6 days before the meeting date, and the Minutes uploaded no later than two weeks hence. If these documents can not be found in the linked locations, please email the Secretary at secretary@kanar.club.
The meeting will be happening online via Discord, you may join by following this link.
Photo by Benjamin Child on Unsplash
Hello members,
As the state of COVID-19 continues to change both on a state and national level, KGE’s Safety Staff and Board of Directors continues to monitor State, Federal, and CDC COVID-19 precautions, requirements, and guidelines, in addition to guidelines and precautions best suited for the club.
We have created the following COVID-19 Safety Precautions document that will be be adjusted as needed in the future as knowledge and information changes so that we can promote a safe event for all those who attend.
Please refer to the following document to learn the current restrictions in place.
Thank you for your time and understanding,
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Below you will find links to the Agenda and Minutes for the 2021 Board of Directors meetings. The Agenda will be uploaded at least 6 days before the meeting date, and the Minutes uploaded no later than two weeks hence. If these documents can not be found in the linked locations, please email the Secretary at secretary@kanar.club.
The meeting will be happening online via Discord, you may join by following this link.
Photo by Benjamin Child on Unsplash
Hello!
I want to start off by saying that for the election we have had the highest voting turnout that I have seen period. Out of 96 voters we had 93 people vote. I think that’s a great sign and shows that people are invested in the game.
The next thing I want to give is a very quick rundown of how preferential voting works for tabulating a winner. Preferential voting ends when one person has a simple majority of the votes. Simple majority is over 50%. If there is not a simple majority, the person with the lowest number is removed and the remaining votes are distributed from those that remain. If there is a tie at the end or the number of “none of the above” votes is over the person, voting is redone. There was a video on preferential voting that was given at the beginning of voting that explains that system. I’ll link it at the end.
I will be using the term none of the above as either actually voting for none of the above, or the incorrect vote that we had.
For the position of Odd Year Representative, the voting broke down like this:
Round One
Jason Jewell - 15
Trisha Secord -28
Melissa Keith - 49
None of the Above - 1
Congratulations to Melissa Keith for obtaining the position.
For the position of Corporate President, the voting broke down like this:
Round One
Todd Martin - 44
Jake Smith - 46
None of the Above - 3
Since no one had the majority, the lowest person was removed, and their second place votes were then counted.
Round Two
Jake Smith - 60
None of the Above - 33
Congratulations to Jake Smith for obtaining the position.
Again, thank you everyone for voting. Our next scheduled meeting is July 18, 2021 on Discord at which time our new officers will be seated.
If you have questions, please feel free to email the Board at bod@kanar.club, or see the Staff page to email an individual member of the Board.
Thank you everyone for your hard work, and to all those who ran.
- KGE Board of Directors
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Hello everyone.
I'm here to announce that nominations for the following Director seats are now open:
KGE Corporate President
Odd Year Representative
Any member wishing to run for election for either of these positions must meet the following basic requirements:
Currently hold Veteran Membership status and be a KGE Member in Good Standing (meaning you do not have any outstanding debts or disciplinary actions and have been a member of KGE for at least two full years UPDATE).
Have not been released from any other KGE position due to disciplinary action in the last five years.
Have a working telephone number.
Have a working e-mail address with access on a daily basis.
Have a valid mailing address
Have a valid photo identification card recognized by the US Government.
In addition, nominees for the position of KGE President must not hold any other position defined in any SOP approved by KGE.
Nominations for these positions should be sent to either secretary@kanar.club or bod@kanar.club. Nominations will be open from May 29th through June 19th, with polls opening for the week of June 20th through June 27th.
When the polls open, you will receive an email sent to the email address you have on file with KGE, the one you submitted with your most-current Annual Registration Form. This email will contain a link to the ballot, your personalized entry code, and further instructions on filling out the form and the voting method.
KGE Corporate President Nominees:
Todd G Martin
Jake Smith
Even Year Representative Nominees:
Melissa Keith
Trisha Secord
Jason Jewell
Thank you and good afternoon,
Aaron Polk
Corporate Secretary
Are you uncertain of how our preferential voting system works? Watch this video to learn all about it! Keep in mind that the video doen’’t explicitly mention that by not voting for a candidate you are effectively saying ‘I’d rather the position go up for election again than be filled with this person’
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Last Updated 6.20
Hello Players!
As a reminder, your annual membership payment, annual registration form, event fee, and any owed balance is due prior to stepping onto the field of play. If you do not have everything completed, you will not be allowed to participate. Checks are no longer an accepted form of payment, and at this time we are not accepting cash.
For the month of June, you must check in with staff directly and show proof of vaccination. This can be done online or in-person. If check-in staff is not available due to late arrival, you must check in first thing in the morning.
If you are not certain if you are paid in full or have your ARF completed, please email treasurer@kanar.club. I am happy to confirm with you.
Thank you!
Karigan
KGE Treasurer
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Hello Kanar Members,
KGE now has a physical mailbox at the property, instead of the PO Box. While this is mostly only of concern to the Board of Directors for business management, we just wanted you to know of the change. This will save us about $90 a year, be significantly easier for the Treasurer to collect our mail, and a better / more apparent identifier of where our driveway is.
Please do not mess with the mailbox in any way.
Thank you!
Karigan
KGE Treasurer
There will be a tree-cutting professional working on our property this weekend, June 5-6. Please allow them to do their job. If you have any questions about this direct them to bld@kanar.club.
This is the first of several surveys on how we can improve the K1 experience! For less than 10 minutes of your time, you can make a world of difference in the future of the game. You can even earn XP through the Playmaster Reward Program! Take the Survey! You have until the 24th of June to fill this out.
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