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.

"Iron Ring Device- A field, party per pale, vert and sable. A spiked wheel of twelve spokes, or."

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.