Iron Ring
The Iron Ring is a household which re-creates the look and feel of a mercenary unit that would have existed between 1550 and 1600 in northern Italy and southern Germany.
Members of the Iron Ring live primarily in the Portland metro area.
Rules and Regulations
The Iron Ring is governed by a charter encompassing its rules and regulations, as ratified by the members of the Iron Ring in 2007. In general, all decisions are made by a simple majority of the officers of the Iron Ring (for matters such as use of funds and member disputes) or by a 3/4 majority of the members of the Iron Ring.
Use of Funds
The Iron Ring is not an incorporated legal entity of any kind. However, by mutual agreement, the members of the Iron Ring do maintain a communal pool of funds to purchase and maintain equipment which is then owned by the group as a whole. To donate to the Iron Ring, contact the treasurer (currently Cailis MacGregor).
Recruiting
In order to become a member of the Iron Ring, an interested party must secure a member as sponsor and two more members to act as advocates. After being recorded by the Master or Mistress of Recruiting (currently Daesgasage Runne) the new recruit must attend 2 camping events with the Iron Ring and 5 non-camping functions (such as fight practices, workshops, etc.). Once these prerequisites are met, the members take a vote at the next meeting to decide whether to welcome the recruit as a new member, continue as a recruit (in the case that not enough members feel they know the recruit sufficiently), or end their recruitment and affiliation with the Iron Ring.
Structure
The Iron Ring is structured in a military hierarchy. The command structure is as follows:
Officers
Commander Darius von Arenburg
Lieutenant Cailis MacGregor
Sergeants Iuliana de la Sara, and José Cabrera de Castilla,
Corporals Stavis Vladimir Rakhov and Kodo Yoshio
Corporals Tristan MacGregor and Brian Sanders
Other Stations
Mistress of Recruiting Daesgasage Runne
Mistress of Arts and Sciences Slaine' inghean Ui Mhaille
Master of Arms, Heavy Idrus ap Bran
Master of Arms, Feather Kodo Yoshio
Chatelaine Stavis Vladimir Rakhov
Treasurer Cailis MacGregor
Secretary Iuliana de la Sara
Schedule of Events for 2008
Faire in the Grove, April 25th-27th [1]
Egils Tourney, May 23rd-26th [2]
The Gathering*, May 23rd-26th [3]
An Tir-West War, July 3rd-6th [4]
SeaDog Nights*, July 24th-28th [5]
Acorn War, August 15th-18th [6]
Beaverton Farmer's Market Demo, TBA
Note: * indicates that expected Iron Ring presence is low- 5 or less members.