November Announcements (11.15)

11.15 - A Winter for War

As the year draws to a close, opponents make moves with the last of the usable time before winter crystalizes the situation. Forces to the south prepare with anticipation for a push before the snow stops movement.

At the same time, the forests of Ilveresh are unusually loud for this time of the year, with cackles, howling, and loud metallic stomping ringing out.

Welcome to the last event of the year we hope to see you there!
-GM Team

11.14 - BLD Tree Work Day

Hello Club Members!

The BLD Team's next work day will be Saturday 12/2, 10 am - 4pm (6 hours). If there is more work by the end of Saturday, we will continue on Sunday 12/3 10 am - 4pm (6 hours). Info will be posted as applicable.

We have several large trees throughout the property that need to be taken down, cut, and stacked. We are having a professional drop the largest ones leading up to Sat 12/2. There is not a ton of daylight to work with this time of year, so we need all the help we can get! Some loppers will be available for small limbing work.

Be sure to dress warmly, bring a pair of thick gloves, and brings some water. If you have your own loppers or saw, please bring your tools.

BLD will be offering double XP for the work day(s) = 4 XP per hour worked!

We are looking forward to clearing up what we can, and hope to see you out there!

-BLD Team

11.10 - From the Desk of CBM 1st

Hello everyone!
Just your CBM crew here to let you know that your character sheet updates for the October Live Event and the two most recent Role Play Only Live Events 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, you can always reach out to us at cbm@kanar.club and I am sure we can work together to get it taken care of!
We wanted to thank everyone that took the time to read the updated "Skills Learned" section of the signouts form and submitted the skills in the desired format. This makes our job easier as it allows us to simply copy and paste your skills right from the form and into your sheet. We hope to see more players doing this in the future!
That all being said, we thank you all for your understanding and patience.
See you at the next event!
Your CBM Staff!

Winter Feast Artistry Tournament Rules

Here ye here ye,

All persons interested in joining the Artistry Competition at this year's upcoming Winter Feast, we have deliberated entry rules to present to you early in hopes to give you extra time to prepare your spectacular Works of Art. Entry Rules are thus:

  • There will be three categories of entry: 2D, 3D, and domestic crafts.

  • There will be first, second, and third place winners for each category.

  • You may enter up to 3 items in any combination of categories.

  • A piece of work may not be entered into more than one category at a time.

  • If a piece of work could reasonably fit into two categories, the Artist must pick one to enter it into.

  • You may only receive a place once for each category.

  • Honorable mentions for each category will be considered.

  • You do not need to be versed in the craft in order to participate in the contest (do not need skills on your sheet)

  • The pieces submitted must have been started no earlier than 2021 and must be completed by the time of the Artist Tournament.

If you have any questions about entries, please direct them to Sir Korra Stonebrooke (Kay Bereczky - kbereczky1@gmail.com). We look forward to sharing your hard work and art.

Get a head start on your competition journey by signing up early! Let us know which competitions you plan to participate in. Early sign-ups help us better prepare and ensure you don't miss out on any important updates.

October Announcements (10.20)

10.20 - All-Hallows Hype Post

The colors change and the tensions rise as Fall firmly holds the lands. All Hallow approaches, and the veil between the lands of the living and the lands of the dead thins to but a sheet, naught but a whisper between them. The dead will walk again, but what other voices share in their cacophony to be unleashed? Clawing, digging from below. Hunger, whispers from beyond. Echoes, desperation from within. Enemies in all directions. Blood in the streets. Are heroes forged in such times, or do villains rise to power?

Undertakers from the County of Bellanmo are sending in reports of bodies being snatched from local cemeteries and large cracks in the earth opening up to swallow graves whole. What horrors await under the soil of Ilveresh, and when will they show themselves? Children are reporting that their dolls have gone missing, with some stating they they have watched them walk into the woods. Are these two things connected?

Lets make it a great event, we cant wait to see you on field,
-GM Team

10.20 - GM logistics Pots

Hello,

We are heading into the October event it’s important to discuss some logistic and extra information that will help make this event a great success.

There is a lot planned this event. NPC’s are needed and will help make things even better. There will obviously be a lot of combat NPC’s, but there will be non-combatant as well. Feel free to go to the GM shed to volunteer.

If you do NPC, make sure to listen to the GM team and follow your role appropriately. Do not go off script as it can derail the story that the team has created.

Safety, safety, safety. With it being cold, be careful of your swings. With it getting dark, be careful of your swings. Make sure to eat and drink. If you are too cold, get to warmth. Take care of yourselves out there. Also be careful with your fellow players as well.

There is a pumpkin carving contest happening! Please bring a pumpkin and carve it! Judging and prizes will be awarded. There is a knight of atonement Friday night and a wedding Saturday during the day. Feel free to interact with both of those as they are great RP opportunities.

Saturday at noon is Adventure Academy Trick or Treating! If you have a house/cabin/spot/etc and want to pass out candy, please do so! If you are level 5 or just want to learn about the area, it would be cool to have a costume but not necessary. We will be walking around and talking about our lands, mostly in game, but with some fun out of game stuff as well.

Thank you to everyone. Honestly, the staff for the work they do, the players for the input they have, and everyone in between. This game does not run without all the dedication that you have.

GM Team

10.11 - All-Hallows Event!

Hello everyone!

As we get closer to our October All-hallows event, the GM team wanted to reach out to the community early to invite those who want to NPC/volunteer to our All-hallows planning discord server!

https://discord.gg/SEjFuzK5

Do you have an awesome costume in the works that you've been looking for an opportunity to wear on field?

Do you want to NPC more actively and have more of a say in your NPC?

Do you have a fun idea for an All-Hallows NPC?

Do you just want to help out The GM team?

If the answer to any of those questions is yes, please join the discord and ask to get involved!

We hope to see all who can make it this event, let's make it a great one!!

-GM Team

10.10 - Sub-Classes Survey!

Fellow Club Members!

We are excited to include you in the process of reworking Sub-Classes through our survey. All responses will be considered by the Sub-Class Committee! Consideration does not guarantee use. We are excited to work on this project with your input!

The Playmaster Team

https://forms.gle/mMhzv2t17Hkgecuf8

10.4 - From the Desk of CBM1st

Hello everyone!
Just your CBM crew here to let you know that your character sheet updates for the September 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, you can always reach out to us at cbm@kanar.club and I am sure we can work together to get it taken care of!
We wanted to thank everyone that took the time to read the updated "Skills Learned" section of the signouts form and submitted the skills in the desired format. This makes our job easier as it allows us to simply copy and paste your skills right from the form and into your sheet. We hope to see more players doing this in the future!
That all being said, we thank you all for your understanding and patience.
See you at the next event!
Your CBM Staff!

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September Announcements (9.18)

9.18 - GM event teaser

Summer wanes as fall greets Ilverash at the onset of war. Novashan and Narrdmyr clash in the southern forests of Ausdauer, marking the first major battle and the first decisive victory of King Daffyd. Novashan struggles to maintain its sovereignty while forces within and without try to divide and claim the lands once stewarded by the late Prince Duncan, friend to all who now seek to sunder his legacy.

As fall marks the change of seasons, so too does it mark changes in the politics of the land. With the upcoming knighting of two more faithful heroes of Novashan, the old guard stand by to raise the new with hopes of a continued legacy of chivalry in a land desperate for heroes. Meanwhile, as Anadarr heals from the loss of it’s beloved Duke, the King appoints an old friend to take the reigns and lead the southern duchy to prosperity and victory.

We hope to see all who can make it this weekend, let's make it a good event!

-GM Team

9.10 - Announcement from PM

Dear players,

The Playmaster staff would like to remind everyone out of game items should be stored in an out of game pouch or bag not in an in game bag or pouch with all your items and coin.

Jeremiah
Playmaster 1st

9.9 - KANAR BLD Work Day - October 7, 2023

Dear KANAR Players,

We hope this message finds you well and full of excitement for the upcoming events at KANAR. We are thrilled to announce a special day dedicated to improving and enhancing our beloved gaming environment – the KANAR BLD (Building and Land Department) Work Day!

Date: October 7, 2023
Time: 10:00 AM - Sundown
Location: KANAR Grounds

The KANAR BLD Work Day is a fantastic opportunity for our community to come together and embark on a significant project to upgrade our gaming facilities. The main focus of the day will be spreading gravel to enhance our outdoor gaming area.

Here's an overview of the activities planned for the day:

  1. Spreading Gravel: Join us in the important task of spreading gravel in our outdoor gaming area. This will not only improve the aesthetics of the space but also create a more comfortable and enjoyable gaming environment.

  2. Land Cleanup: In addition to the gravel project, we will also be doing a thorough cleaning and tidying up of our play and camping areas to ensure a comfortable and inviting atmosphere for all players.

  3. Equipment Maintenance: Assist our technical team in maintaining and upgrading our gaming equipment. We want to ensure that you have the best gaming experience possible.

We encourage all KANAR players to join us for the BLD Work Day and contribute to making our gaming community even better. Your support and participation are vital to our success.

Let's come together on October 7, 2023, to spread gravel and strengthen the bonds of our gaming community, creating an even better KANAR gaming experience. We can't wait to see you there!

If you have any questions or need more information, please don't hesitate to reach out to us. Together, we can make KANAR an even more exceptional place to game.

Sincerely,

The BLD Team KANAR bld@kanar.club

9.8 - From the Desk of CBM1st

Hello everyone!
Just your CBM crew here to let you know that your character sheet updates for the August 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, you can always reach out to us at cbm@kanar.club and I am sure we can work together to get it taken care of!
That all being said, we thank you all for your understanding and patience.
See you at the next event!
Your CBM Staff!

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October 2023 BOD Meeting

October 2023 BOD Meeting

Discord Invite

Meeting Files

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.

2023 October Agenda
2023 October Minutes

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August Announcements (8.29)

8.29 - Updated Calendar URL

Important Update: Our Public Calendar has undergone some necessary changes, including a new URL for subscription. Instructions on how to subscribe can be found at https://kanar.club/media-resources.

Thank you for your understanding!

8.29 - BLD Appreciation

The BLD Team would like to give a big thanks to Holly E for their assistance and work on staff! They have taken a different direction with their volunteer time, but we want to acknowledge the great work they did for us!
-BLD

8.27 - Econ Reminder

Hello players,
Econ would like to remind everyone that you are allowed to craft for coin or items in addition to your sign out action. All you have to do is fill out the item creation form right here after completing your sign out.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfidrSMBWsAeWV5Fb13LzLmqY-lLs72fNdrIFvSuLqU34jmJQ/viewform?pli=1

It's an easy way to earn coin between events so take advantage of it with your crafting skills. You have till midnight Monday the 28th to submit for these.
Also please remember to put in for your temporary tag replacements (pink tags) in order to get your permanent tags. If you have any questions please reach out to Econ at Econ@kanar.club We'll be happy to walk you through the process.
Thank you again and see you next festival

Econ 1st/ Rebecca

8.23 - Join Our Team

BLD staff is always looking for additional hands to help manage the lands! Shoot us an email at bld@kanar.club if you'd like to join us in this rewarding work. We can use all kinds of skillsets from organizing & planning, large equipment & regular tool use, hard labor, policy / caretaker guides updates, cooking for work days, etc.

Don't forget we have our Wishlist and 'BLD XP Earning Project List' under the Building and Land Resources page on our website. https://kanar.club/bld-resources

If you've completed a project or purchased something for the department, be sure to fill our the Between Events Department XP Request, found here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScPW0DbVc_uAkmm1Nw9FaQJuTTT0s6BOr8Ok7p14nrxvl-wUA/viewform

And of course, if you have any questions at all, shoot us an email! We are currently planning out our next work day, to spread gravel. More info to come soon.

-BLD Team

8.22 - New BLD Staff Member

Hello,
Karigan has joined the BLD staff. She will primarily be focused on paperwork and organization. If you have sent in an email that you're waiting on a response for, please send a new reply to bump it to the top of the inbox, and she'll try to get it resolved ASAP for you.

Pending XP requests will be reviewed within the next week or two, so please keep an eye on your email in case there are any follow-up questions, and make sure to get in any requests you haven't already submitted!

Our current staff:
Marcus S (1st)
Stephen W (2nd)
Adam R
Amanda A
Dan W
Holly E
Jason C
Karigan N
Rath A

Thanks for your understanding & patience as we get caught up!
BLD Team

8.22 - Mid-Year Survey Reminder

Hey there! 🌟

We wanted to give you a friendly nudge to make sure you've had a chance to fill out our Mid-Year Survey! 📋 Your input is incredibly valuable and will help us shape the future of our club. So, if you haven't already, please take a few minutes to share your thoughts by completing the survey 🗣️

🌼 This survey covers some important topics, like whether we should consider adjusting the length of the 10-Day June event, continuing scheduling Role-Play Only Events, thoughts on the current pricing structure, and more 🎉

👉 https://forms.gle/mTst5pVAiSH4ZcWW8 👈

Thank you for being a part of this fantastic journey! 🚀🌈

Tashina O.
Odd Year Rep

8.16 - From The Game Masters Staff For The August 2023 Festival

With the shadows of war fully upon Novashan, the knights meet in the traditional festival grounds of Illvaresh, will they pull together to face the threat of the Narrdmyrian king William or will they fracture under the pressure?

Duke Kieran D`Kalin long absent from the festival must make a decision of whether to support the south of Novashan against the deceitful King William or listen to the council of the Northern Elves of Ashan?

Tensions rise on the border of Wildemere, will Novashon retain its long-held territory?

All the while the great swamp stirs from its slumber, will a forgotten threat rear its head!

[The Knights Conclave will be held this coming Saturday. There will be a field swap on Sunday to help determine how the war is going]

We hope to see all who can make it this weekend, let's make it a good event!

-GM Team

8.10 - From the desk of CBM1st

Hello everyone!
Just your CBM crew here to let you know that your character sheet updates for the July 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, you can always reach out to us at cbm@kanar.club and I am sure we can work together to get it taken care of!

That all being said, we thank you all for your understanding and patience.

See you at the next event!
Your CBM Staff!

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Mid-Year Survey

Hey there folks!

I wanted to invite you to participate in a Mid-Year Survey and share some highlights from our recent BOD meeting.

Mid-Year Survey: We want to review possible changes for next year with enough time to implement them effectively. The post-season survey would happen after the timeline for decisions to be made, so your input in the Mid-Year Survey is especially important. Please take a few moments to complete the Mid-Year Survey: https://forms.gle/mTst5pVAiSH4ZcWW8

BOD Meeting Highlights: New Board Members: We are thrilled to welcome three new board members to our team - President Erich O, Secretary Christian C, and Odd Year Rep (myself) Tashina O. We look forward to serving you and working together to make our community even better!

Code of Conduct Update: Our Code of Conduct is currently under review to ensure it reflects our values and fosters a safe and inclusive environment. Your input is encouraged, share ideas in the above linked survey.

Winter Feast Planning Committee: We are delighted to announce the approval of the Winter Feast planning committee! If you're interested in contributing your ideas, creativity, or helping with the festivities, please don't hesitate to reach out to me to get involved.

I want to express my enthusiasm for serving as your Odd Year Rep and working closely with each of you. Your support and participation are the backbone of our organization, and together, we can achieve remarkable things.

If you have any questions, suggestions, or just want to connect, please don't hesitate to reach out to me directly.

Warm regards,
Tashina O.
Odd Year Rep
oddyearrep@kanar.club

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2023 KGE Directors Election Results

2023 KGE Directors Election Results

Hello everyone,

Below you will find the results for the 2023 KGE Directors Election. We had about an 85% voter response, which is quite excellent for our club. We would like to welcome to their seats:

  • Erich O. - KGE President

  • Christian C. - KGE Secretary

  • Tashina O. - KGE Odd Year Player Representative

We would like to thank Jake S, Aaron P, and Melissa J for their time served on the Board of Directors. Our club is only able to run through volunteerism, and we appreciate those who have given their time, energy, and dedication to these difficult positions.

 
 

Since no candidate got 50.1% in the first round of the President vote (required for majority), the vote for President moved on to the second round. The candidate with the lowest number is removed from the ballot, and the people who voted for them now have their second pick added to the total votes for the remaining candidates. Here is the final breakdown:

 
 

We would also like to thank all of the candidates who ran for positions this time around. The willingness of our club members to serve is what keeps Kanar alive and thriving!

KGE Board of Directors

 

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July 2023 Announcements (7.16)

7.16 - From the desk of CBM1st

Hello everyone! Just your CBM crew here to let you know that your character sheet updates for the June Agelong (10day) 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, you can always reach out to us at cbm@kanar.club and I am sure we can work together to get it taken care of!

Also, we wanted to take a moment and welcome Melissa Jones to the team as the new CBM 2nd! Melissa has been a part of CBM teams in the past and we look forward to working with her again!

That all being said, we thank you all for your understanding and patience.
See you at the next event!
Your CBM Staff!

7.2 - BOD Open Voting

Hello all, The voting ballots for the 2023 KGE Directors positions have been emailed out to all eligible members.If you did not receive a ballot and you think this may be an error, please reach out to the Treasurer and Secretary. You may be missing something such as a valid ARF or 2023 dues.

As a reminder, the ballot will close on Saturday 7/8/23 at 11:59pm. You will have until then to submit your vote. Thank you all for your dedication to KGE and its future. This club is nothing without its members.

-Aaron

06.28 - QM Projects and Ideas

Friendly reminder to the membership. QM has a group chat in Messenger for all crafters of all skill levels looking to assist with projects. We use this to communicate ideas as well as what the game is looking for in real-time. If you are interested in joining the group chat please comment below or send me a PM.

Thank you,
QM1 Daniel Miller


July 2023 BOD Meeting

July 2023 BOD Meeting

Discord Invite

Meeting Files

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.

2023 July Agenda
2023 July Minutes

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Open President, Secretary & Odd Year Player Rep Positions

Open President, Secretary & Odd Year Player Representative Positions

Hello Kanar members!

Our Board of Directors positions of President, Secretary & Odd Year Player Rep have come to the end of their terms and are now up for election. We would like to take a moment to thank them for their dedication in volunteering their time and energy to work with KGE.

We will be opening nominations for the President, Secretary and Odd Year Player Rep positions on Friday, June 9th, 2023.

Members wishing to be nominated for the position must meet the following general requirements:

  • Currently hold Veteran KGE Membership Status and be a KGE member in Good Standing

    • As a reminder, returning Inactive members are Probationary members for 1 year, and not eligible to run for election until they return to Veteran status.

  • Not have been released from any position with KGE due to disciplinary action in the last five years

  • Have a working phone number

  • Have a working email address and access to email on a daily basis

  • Have a valid mailing address

  • Have a valid photo identification card recognized by the US government

Nominations for this position will be closed on Saturday, July 1st, 2023.

Voting for this position will be from Sunday, July 2nd until Saturday, July 8th.

Election results will be announced on Sunday, July 9th, 2023, and the new board members will be seated at the board meeting at 1 p.m.

Nominations for the open Board seat can be sent to secretary@kanar.club or the Board as a whole at bod@kanar.club.

As a general reminder, we are still accepting applications for the position of Media & Technology 1st.

Thank you, be safe!
- Aaron, Corporate Secretary


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June Announcements (6.21)

6.21 - FRIDAY NIGHT NPC REQUEST

Hello everyone!

Now that I am mostly functional, I want to write a bit about Friday night which is Agelong. I’m going to pull back the curtain a little bit so that you guys can understand what is going on.

For the first bit, this Agelong will be very different than ones in the past. Instead of Elves vs. Orcs, we are having Elves/Orcs/people vs Rising Dawn. This is a protect the VIP’s style mission and have a lot of story behind it. This is also going to roll into what the next year’s agelong will be which is so far titled “The Hunt.” I won’t give much more information on that, but it’s something that I feel will be a very unique and fun experience moving forward.

Field will not be closed for the night. In Agelong’s past, we have made the whole field closed so that you needed to participate in the event as either PC or NPC. We have had some where it was partially closed where only few people could sit in one area. But at this point, it is going to be open so that if you don’t want to participate, you don’t have to. Enjoy hearing about the stories.

I will need NPC’s Friday night. It is always appreciated for those that help and will help serve the greater good. My hope is roughly post dinner till about 11, with some different stuff happening after that. Agelong used to go all night, but for various reasons (safety being a major one) this is not happening.

If you have any questions, feel free to ask me. I will try my best to answer them. I am still a little foggy with things as I’m working through getting better with the sickness, but I’m doing much better than before. Thanks everyone and I can’t wait to see you out!

Erich O. GM 3rd"

6.12 - Skills Information About Weeklong

Hello everyone!
I hope you are all doing well and getting excited for the upcoming weeklong event that is just around the corner!

I am writing to let the membership know that in keeping with the long standing tradition, the limit for teaching and learning skills will be 8 with a single signout at the end of the event!

This means you will be able to participate in 8 teaching lessons and 8 learning lessons! Either in individual lessons or group lessons!

We believe this will create more roleplay situations and give more opportunities for players to create some of their own fun during the long event!

See you all at the event!
Glen “Rath” Adkins
CBM1st

6.12 - A letter from the Treasurer

There seems to be some confusion. If you are new to the club and Weeklong is your first event then the event is free as this SOP currently applies.

K1G-001 K1 SOP 23.02 8.1 First Event. To provide prospective members the ability to familiarize themselves with the activities of K1, the first event a person attends in that person’s lifetime is free.

RPOE are excluded from this SOP as well as any special event such as "Winter Feast".

Thank you,
Maria KGE Treasurer

6.11 - Missing Payment Arrangements

Were you super excited to get to larp and forgot to make sure you paid or make payment arrangements before hitting the field of play? Are you unsure if your payment went through online or did you just simply forget?

Please reach out to the Treasurer to make payment arrangements and or pay the missing dues / event fees by Wednesday, June 14th.

Thank you,
Maria KGE Treasurer

6.11 - From the Desk of CBM1st

Hello fellow past and potential new members,

With the June 2023 Weeklong event rapidly approaching, we wanted to pass along some very important information to everyone:

If you are currently not a member and you are considering attending the June Weeklong event, it is very important that you get your character information submitted to CBM@kanar.club no later than Thursday June 15th 8:00PM! If you are unable to do so, you will still be able to play but you may be asked to NPC or pick a premade character until such time that staff can assist you.

If you are a past member and you currently have a legacy character sheet (Pre-2020), your character sheet must be converted to the current version BEFORE you can play that character on field. The conversion process is somewhat tedious and can be quite time consuming so we ask instead that you reach out to CBM@kanar.club no later than Thursday June 15th 8:00PM to get your sheet converted to the current version. Otherwise you may choose to play a premade character (1st Level) or NPC the event instead.

Thank you for your patience and understanding, We can’t wait to see you on field! Your CBM Team!

6.9 - Port-a John cleaning

I just got off the phone with the Disposal company, they had service issues this week and our units did not get cleaned. They hope to have someone out to take care them on Saturday.

Thank you,
Maria KGE Treasurer

6.9 - QM Work Day!

QM will be having a work day on July 1st starting at noon. The goal is to clean up, organize, and inventory the QM shed. All hands welcome. The more the merrier. There's always stuff to be done. If you have any questions feel free to contact staff at qm@kanar.club.

Thank you, QM1 Daniel Miller

6.1 - Photographer on Field

A photographer will be on field during the next Kanar Event, 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

5.30 - Tag Audits

From the desk of the playmaster.

Starting at the June event tag audits will be performed. Any tags found on a player on the field of play without physical representation will be confiscated and given to the Game Master 1st. These tags will not be returned to the player. The player will also receive a step of disciplinary action.

Temp tags will be ignored for tag audits to provide a reasonable amount of time for players to get physical representation for their newly looted items.

For horses houses and other items that there is no way to have a physical representation you should make paper writs of ownership for them that will act as the physical representation of these items.

Thank you Jeremiah Playmaster 1st

Update to PM clarification log

6/1/2023 You may use a number of similar physreps to represent small items which may be very visually similar to each other (such as potions, alchemies, or raw materials). For instance, you may choose to carry seven small bottles to represent the potions you are carrying, even though you may be carrying ten. In this case, after you have used seven potions of any type, you may not use any more potions until you have left the field of play and returned in order to simulate a trip to retrieve more potions.

This contradicts the k1 tag policy and has to be ignored. All tags on the field of play carried by a player are required to have physical representations with the exception oftags freshly looted from a npc.

Jeremiah, PM1


May Announcements (5.22)

5.22 - Additional Econ Staff Needed

Hello players! Your current Econ here. I am posting this announcement to catch the interest of those players who would like an opportunity to give back to the game on an economic level. I am currently looking for an Econ 2nd and field staff to assist with the bank and crafting tags. If you enjoy spending time helping out other players, have decent math skills and want to learn more about our economic system, you could be a fit. Please send all inquiries to Econ at Econ@kanar.club Thank you for your interest.

Econ 1st Rebecca Coleman

5.19 - Safety Request: Lamplighters

Good morning, everyone! Friendly neighborhood Safety 1st Kiri here with a special request for the May event.

The torches on field need to be filled for tonight and tomorrow, and we may need more kerosene. I'm offering 5 Safety XP to volunteers for each night this event to take the kerosene container in a cart around the trails to fill all torches with pink tape on them, and 1XP/$1 for a filled kerosene jug (please keep receipts). This task is best done in pairs, and this XP does go on top of the normal 30XP event cap!

As of right now, we have had zero Lamplighters Guild volunteers for this season. If you would like to become a regular Lamplighter volunteer, there is an in-game aspect to joining the Lamplighters Guild in character, which includes coin among other things.

To remind players, you are encouraged and welcome to light torches you come across once it starts to get dark on the trails.

For questions please email safety@kanar.club or see me at the GM shed at the event. I'm not on Facebook, so I won't see anything posted here.

See you all out there! Kiri, Safety 1/GM 2

5.19 - GM Event Hype

EVENT HYPE: The Bugbear flip module will take place on Saturday starting at 1:00. This flip mod will take place on the NPC Land section of the property so if you do not want to participate the town of Illveresh will be open to you.

A few reminders - players are responsible for providing their own water. This is going to be a combat heavy mod, with things for non-coms to do, so you are going to want to hydrate before, during, and after.

We have started to see poison ivy pop up. Please be mindful of where you fall down to die. We want everyone to have a good time and a bad case of poison ivy post event will be a downer for everyone. If you do not know what poison ivy looks like, please find me before the mod so I can point it out to you.

There will be a number of staff in pink sashes to make an encounter of this size work. These staff will not only be helping with logistics for the module but will also be watching for safe fighting. If a staff member comments on your fighting, please follow their lead. If you disagree with their call, then please let the staff know after the module has concluded. Staff will not tolerate arguments from players during the module. We will likely have over 100 players on this mod and maybe a dozen staff. It's not that we don't want to hear your concerns, we just need to have our eyes on the situation at hand.

Loot will be handed out after the module. There will be no need to loot every NPC. This is to make sure that our NPCs can get off the ground and to a safe spot as soon as possible. Please stay after the module has concluded to get your loot.

Please remember that "Hold" is our word for everyone to stop and check for a safety event. We have recently encountered some scenarios of people using the word "hold" to indicate that a fighting line should be stationary. Any use of the word "hold" will be considered a safety call and combat will be stopped. Also, "Healer" is the call that should be used for magic healing folks. "Medic" is a term for OOG safety members.

All PCs will be split into two groups. An NPC will be sent to Illveresh on Friday night with more information on how PCs should split themselves and to answer any questions about the encounter IG. The Adventurer's Academy will still be taking place this month with the Academy teachers showing up to Illveresh around 11:00 am. We will not be able to wait around for players to get ready due to the full timeline we have planned for Saturday. If you are under 6th level and want to go on the Adventurer's Academy adventure, please be ready at 11:00 am to roll out.

Thats all for now! - Marcus S.

5.17 - From the Desk of CBM1st

Hello Everyone, We hope you are all looking forward to this coming event! We wanted to reach out and let you know about some changes that have been made to the Character Signout Form.

Recently it was decided that the number of days that a member attended an event was not relevant anymore for XP purposes unless they purchased a one day event pass. That being said, with the creation of the different ticket tiers and season pass tiers, it became more important to track attendance and xp awarded by the ticket and not the days a player attended.

Once this distinction was determined, we decided to change up the signout form to reflect the membership level or ticket tier purchased for any given event.

When you do your next signout, you will notice that there is no longer a question asking you how many days you attended and rather the ticket level or membership tier instead.

We hope that the changes will not only assist CBM but will also make your signout experience just a little bit easier. There are now 13 options to choose from.

The number of days is no longer being asked and instead the question is:

‘What tier of membership/ticket did you purchase? If you paid but were unable to attend, please choose your corresponding membership/ticket - Did Not Attend.’

We ask that you choose the option that most represents your ticket or membership/ticket/attendance level for that event or season.

For Example, if you attended the most recent Role Play Event, please pick that option when doing your signout for that event.

If you attended a regular event and you are a season pass holder, please choose the option for “Season Pass” and the tier of Season Pass you purchased for that season.

If you paid for the event or are a season pass holder and for whatever reason you were unable to attend, please choose the appropriate ticket level or season pass level and “Did Not Attend”.

With all of this being said, if you have any questions, please do not hesitate to email us at CBM@kanar.club. We will be more than happy to assist you.

See you all at the event, Your CBM Staff

5.9 - CBM

Hello everyone! Just your CBM crew here to let you know your character sheet updates for the April Live Event have been completed!

As always, if you find something of concern or issue or you didn't get an update, Please check the ""Staff Comments"" tab on your sheet for possible information, or you can reach out to us at cbm@kanar.club and I am sure we can work together to get it taken care of!

Just a friendly reminder, we ask that players refrain from sending emails with questions regarding updates to their sheets or any missing information or XP until after we have posted that all of the current event updates have been completed.

Often we do updates in waves and sometimes we are not done with your sheet even if it says your update is complete for that event.

That all being said, we thank you all for your understanding and patience.

See you at the next event! Your CBM Staff!


2022 Membership Survey

2022 MEMBERSHIP SURVEY

It’s that time of year again where we want to hear your thoughts on how the 2022 season went. We want to know your opinions and suggestions on what was great and what could be improved in 2023.

Cut off date for submissions is May 5, 2023


Media & Technology 1st Position Open

Media & Technology 1st Position Open

Hello everyone,

Our Media & Technology 1st, Tashina O, has stepped down from her position. The Board of Directors would like to thank her for her time, dedication, and patience with the position; Tashina has helped our game and community advance in so many positive ways, and we look forward to seeing and enjoying her company once again as a player.

The Media 2nd, Alicia Secord, will be acting Media 1st until the position is filled on Sunday, May 14, 2023.

As such, there is currently an open position on the K1 Game Operations Staff: Media & Technology 1st.

The position is opened for application and will close Saturday, May 13, 2023 to be discussed and voted upon at the Board of Directors meeting the following Sunday.

Applications for this position should be sent to the Secretary or Board of Directors email addresses, secretary@kanar.club and bod@kanar.club respectively. Applications will then be reviewed and the President will schedule interviews with the applicants. Approved applicants will then be motioned for discussion and approval at the Board of Directors meeting.

Applicants who do not submit both a cover letter and applicable resume will not be considered for the position.

Members desiring to apply for this position must meet the following general requirements:

  • Currently hold Veteran KGE Membership Status and be a KGE member in Good Standing.

    • As a reminder, returning Inactive members are Probationary members for 1 year, and not eligible to run for election until they return to Veteran status.

  • Not have been released from any other KGE position due to disciplinary action in the last five years.

  • Have a current and working telephone number.

  • Have a working e-mail address with access on a daily basis.

  • Have a current and valid mailing address.

Thank you,

- Aaron
Secretary


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April Announcements (4.22)

4.22 - Afters Are Back

Join us at Great Lakes Eatery and Pub in Dundee this evening at 6pm (after the event) for food, drinks, and comradery.

Address: 123 Whitetail Dr, Dundee, MI 48131, or scan the QR code for directions.

While Afters were gone a member of the club graciously hosted people at her home to keep the tradition alive. Thank you Christi!!

Hope to see you there!

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4.18 - From the desk of CBM1st

Hello everyone! We hope you are all getting ramped up for the upcoming event and we can't wait to see everyone. That being said, we are asking any and all new members who are planning on attending the event, if you haven't already done so, please submit your character sheet information ASAP to CBM@kanar.club, prior to arriving on field as due to circumstances beyond our control, the normal CBM & ECON functions will be unavailable at certain times during this event.

We are asking staff and current members to direct any players with ECON needs and all new players who do not already have a character sheet submitted, to the GM shed.

As always, we appreciate your patience and understanding and hope you have a great time at the event! CBM1st - Glen "Rath" Adkins ECON1st - Rebecca Coleman

4.14 - From the PM: Spell Checks

The playmaster staff would like to remind everyone to have spells written in their spell books and a spell list on them at all times if they can cast spells.

Starting at the may event random checks will be taking place.

Jeremiah PM1

4.12 - Character Sheet Updates

Hello everyone! Just your CBM crew here to let you know your character sheet updates for the Event have been completed!

As always, if you find something of concern or issue or you didn't get an update, Please check the "Staff Comments" tab on your sheet for possible information, or you can reach out to us at cbm@kanar.club and I am sure we can work together to get it taken care of!

See you all at Feast in February (I know! I can't wait either)! Your CBM Staff!

3.24 GM Map Update

The winter ends, the snows melt, and the heroes of Ilveresh return for another year of adventure, intrigue, and magic! Here's a new map of our home in the swamp, look for more updated maps in the future! Artist credit: Amanda Aquino and Kevin Rush, GM Maps Team.

New Map of Ilveresh

Jerimy H, GM 1st

3.24 Safety Ruling

The following is a Safety field ruling in effect for March. Physical copies will be available to review on the bulletin boards, and a digital copy can be found at the link below. For any questions, please see me (Kiri, I'll usually be at the GM shed).

Safety Field Ruling: Guideline for Handling Unsafe Situations Ruling in effect March 24, 2023

This ruling was made with input from the Playmaster, Gamemaster, and Board of Directors

During an event a participating member may break character, putting their hand over their head and speaking out-of-game, to let other participants know that they are not feeling real-world safe in the situation. If needed, a hold may be called. Participants should assess their gameplay, consider whether they are roleplaying in line with the code of conduct, and either find a way to safely re-engage in gameplay or disengage from the situation entirely. Any participant can choose to walk away from any situation they feel is unsafe.

Please read the guidelines for the full ruling.

Kiri, Safety First

3.23 Game Master Update

The material component Alchemical Steel is being removed from the game. If you have any tags for this material or items created from it, please turn them in to the Econ staff or GM and you will be refunded the purchase price for said tags or given the option to trade them in for materials of equivalent value.

Thank you!

Jerimy H, GM 1st


Winter Announcements (3.21)

3.21 - NPC Shift Sign-UP Form

With the event coming up the GM team is pleased to announce a new system for NPC sign-up before the event. Fill out the form and show up to the GM shed during your shifts for some fun NPCing. As shifts fill up they will disappear from the selection options so hurry to get your ideal time slots!

NPC SHIFT SIGN-UP FORM

3.17 - From the BLD: Land Cleaning

Today was a great day for Illveresh. The BLD, with financial support from the BOD, reclaimed some of our property. We brought in CP Quality Cleaning to clear ground cover, remove some small trees, and to grind up debris. This doubled the size of the field of honor, opened up a whole area of land across the trail from the Field of Honor that will soon become our Illveresh Marketplace, doubled the size of Tent City, and made the area around the new GM shed look like a park.

In the name of transparency, I will note that this project cost $2000.00 out of the 2023 BLD budget.

I hope that you take a moment to look at some of the photos.

With thanks,

Marcus S., BLD 1st

2.19 - PM Clarification

Clarification: Spears do not require a cross guard.

Jeremiah, PM1

1.15 - Open CBM Staff Position

Hello Everyone! Your CBM team is currently looking for a couple of eager members to join our staff!
Duties would include but are not limited to:

  • Performing Character Sheet updates in between events
  • Updating Documentation and Forms as needed
  • Attending CBM/GSO Staff Meetings
  • Taking a CBM shift during events

So if you’re eager to give back to your club and you are somewhat computer savvy with a general knowledge of spreadsheets and the sort, send us an email at CBM@kanar.club

Thank you,

Glen “Rath” Adkins

CBM1st

12.27 - Department Contributions

There are 4 days left to get in a "cash" contribution for the 2022 season. We look forward to 2023! https://kanar.club/checkout/donate?donatePageId=5e1c91098e1bfb452df1d470

12.26 - Possible BLD Workday

I hope that everyone had a relaxing and merry holiday. This time of year I often reflect on how blessed we are to have the community that we have.

Between now and March we need to cut and split between 6 to 8 face cords of firewood to start drying out. We maybe have one cord left from last year that will get burned throughout the winter months as people utilize the property.

Next Saturday is looking like no rain and in the 50s. Would anyone be interested in hauling some firewood? I’ll plan an official day if we get enough interest.

-- Marcus, BLD 1st

12.12 - From the desk of CBM 1st

Hello everyone!

Just your CBM crew here to let you know your character sheet updates for the November Live Event have been completed!

It's been a very busy season with tons of growth. Not only for the lands but also for the membership! By my count, it looks like we had 60 new members this season! I believe that might be a Kanar record for the number of new players in one season and with retention being high, its looking like we will see nearly all of you again next season!

Also, your CBM crew and the rest of staff, wanted to take a moment to express our gratitude and say a special thank you to all of the members that maxed out the 400xp Bonus XP limit for this season! I can assure you that your club thanks each and every one of you for your time, sacrifice and dedication to the club! May you continue to be a community example for all of us!

As always, if you find something of concern or issue or you didn't get an update, Please check the "Staff Comments" tab on your sheet for possible information, or you can reach out to us at cbm@kanar.club and I am sure we can work together to get it taken care of!

See you all at Feast in February (I know! I cant wait either)! Your CBM Staff!

12.12 - Feast Date & Location Selected!

I am pleased to announce that the 2023 Winter Feast location and date has been selected! On February 4th, 2023 we will gather at the Marygrove Conservancy in Detroit for our annual Feast. I hope to see you there, if you have any questions please reach out to me on Facebook at Tashina Marie O or on Discord as Wavewatcher#7401.

~ 2023 Feast Coordinator, Tashina O.


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April 2023 BOD Meeting

April 2023 BOD Meeting

Discord Invite

Meeting Files

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.

2023 April Agenda
2023 April Minutes

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2023 Budget and Fees Revision

2023 Budget and Fees Revision

Dear Club Members,

The Board was called into an Emergency Meeting on January 3rd, 2023. The purpose of this meeting was to address the feedback, comments, concerns, and discourse about the increase in dues and ticket prices after the December budget meeting; the minutes of that meeting can be read here.

Our community has not been shy about voicing their concerns and opinions, it never has been. We have felt the last few months that we are stuck between a rock and a hard place. One side are the rising costs of running the club and making sure our game is fun, safe, and flourishing. On the other we have ensuring the game is accessible to people and costs are not prohibitive.

The club has been aware of the need to raise our dues and event fees for a long time, the conversation coming up many times over the last few years. It has, however, been made perfectly clear that people were shocked by the amount of increase regardless of their understanding of the necessity. 

On behalf of myself and the Board, I would like to sincerely apologize for the sudden bucket of cold water that was seemingly dropped on peoples heads. Money is a particularly sensitive and key issue, one that needs to be treated with grace and dignity, especially in the current state of the universe. 

We have been working hard finding ways to bridge the gap between rising costs and accessibility. During this meeting, it was proposed and passed that we utilize a tiered ticket system. 

Effective January 3rd, 2023 the price for dues, event fees, and season passes are as follows:

Dues

  • Probationary Membership - $30

    • Members with less than 2 years of membership

    • Returning Inactive Members who have not been an active member in at least 3 years

  • Veteran Membership - $40

    • At least 2 years consecutive membership

Event Tickets

  • LARP Contributor (A)

    • Regular Event: $35

    • T1 Season Pass: $315

    • T2 Season Pass: $415

    • This ticket comes with a 4 hour NPC shift requirement which will be awarded with NPC XP.

    • Ticket holders may complete an optional extra 2 hours of NPC time to get the full NPC XP.

    • Shift time agreements can be made with the Game Master Staff

    • Basic event XP is awarded with a valid sign-out.

  • Key Contributor (B)

    • Regular Event: $45

    • T1 Season Pass: $405

    • T2 Season Pass: $505

    • This ticket comes with no NPC shift requirements.

    • Ticket holders may complete optional NPC time to get NPC XP.

    • Basic event XP is awarded with a valid sign-out.

  • Sustaining Contributor (C)

    • Regular Event: $60

    • T1 Season Pass: $540

    • T2 Season Pass: $640

    • This ticket comes with no NPC shift requirements.

    • Full event and max NPC XP is awarded with a valid sign-out.

  • Role Play Only Event (RPOE) - $25 per event

  • Day Pass  - $20

    • A single day ticket to attend one day of a regular event, this is not limited to any specific day of the event. Role Play Only Events do not count as a standard event and are not included in this ticket.

You can read more about each ticket and event costs here.

We deeply appreciate all those who reached out to us to offer solutions. 

Things may not yet be ideal, but so long as we continue to work together and create constructive solutions we might get pretty darn close. 

Have a happy new year,
-Aaron
Secretary 


2023 Budget and Fees

2023 Budget and Fees

Hello Kanar members!

We hope that everyone is having an enjoyable and relaxing winter season. We are coming to you today with an important announcement.

One of the things that has been most difficult for our community (and the world as a whole) is dealing with the rising cost in supplies, upkeep, and general operational costs. 

During our last budget meeting the Board of Directors unanimously approved the 2023 Budget which can be found at the bottom of this page. Starting in 2023, it has been approved that the cost of dues and ticket prices for KGE will be going up.

Starting January 1st 2023 the dues and tickets will cost:

  • $40 for annual membership dues (benefits listed at the bottom)

  • $45 for standard event tickets

  • $25 for Role Play Only Events

  • $90 for the Weeklong event

  • $450 for the Tier 1 Season Pass

  • $550 for the Tier 2 Season pass

We realize this is a large jump in price and that this has been something that has been talked about for a long time by many different boards and different staff members.

Because of this increase the following projects will be able to begin in 2023:

  • Additional parking 

  • Additional Porta-John’s 

  • A structure in town for staff members to conduct business

  • Merchant stall structures in town

  • Coins and materials for a currency playtest 

  • Safety improvements including solar trail and town lighting

  • Gravel for trail improvements

  • Professional tree removal for dangerous trees and problem areas

In 2022 the known administrative costs for KGE alone was just under $10,000, a cost which had been very unsustainable for our club with the previous membership fees. The goal for KGE is to be able to cover all standard operational costs with the membership dues alone, and income from K1 event fees can go towards field improvements, upgrades, equipment, and anything else the club or staff may need. While our increase in dues will not yet cover this cost in its entirety, it will be a significant help in making sure our club is provided for, and improvements to the land can be made.

We have all known that dues and event fees have needed to be increased to match the growing costs for a while now, and we are looking forward to the many improvements and additions that will be made possible by this increase.

KGE values its history and is excited about the future. The growth in our community over the last several years has been exponential and we are very much excited and looking forward to the many improvements and additions that are in store for us.

We would also like to thank the many, many members of KGE who have contributed their time, money, and dedication to this club. Without them, we would not be able to continue. KGE has a passionate and diverse community with KANAR and we look forward to building and growing together. 

We will have further announcements about the 2023 Feast in the coming weeks as details are finalized, so please stay tuned.

Thank you for your time and dedication to our wonderful community,

KGE Board of Directors


Rights of an Active Member in Good Standing

  • Access to KGE property
    • 10418 Plank Road Milan, MI, 48160
  • Access to KGE sanctioned social engagements
  • Access to participation in K1
  • Members with Veteran status (2 or more consecutive years of active membership)
    • Voting privileges
      • Access to Site Caretaker privileges
      • Site Caretakers have the privilege of hosting private parties when applicable
        • KGE Proposal #100922-13 resolution passed 10/9/2022
        • Guideline
2023 Budget

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