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Iðavelli Hof rede meeting minutes: 13 May 2006 Redesfolk present: Phil, Jag, Eric, Ana, Dan, Danny Last meeting's minutes read; approval tabled I. Q&A Introduction of rede and other attendees Explanation of rede positions and offices Why did we decide to form a hof? We hit a critical mass for forming a community For dedicated communal land To be a community resource To take advantage of the legal rights of churches For Education - rune classes, etc. To provide a nurturing Heathen environment for families and children What is a "Hof" and why the name "Iðavelli?"   Hof = farmstead, temple, court...   Iðavelli is the plain where the Aesir and Vanir meet after Ragnarok to reform the world What is the Þing?   Basic description of Þing given What about dues?   Dues will be set by the membership at the Þing Will the probationary period seem elitist?   Probationary periods are standard in Heathen organizations   The primary purpose is to keep out radicals and prevent hostile takeovers What is meant by the Ørlög in the bylaws?   ørlög means "foundation" or "core"   Phil read the ørlög section of the draft bylaws II. Other business Mail from the Secretary of State addressed to Dan, concerning the change of address for the Hof. It was unanimously agreed that the ristakona should be permitted to open Hof mail without the permission of the particular addressee. A new mailbox key that works this time was given to Dan. No new members or þing registrations since last meeting. The June 10th blot will be at Eric and Ana's new place and will begin with a land taking. I. Þing We could rent UUCH (main hall and kitchen) from 1:00-7:00 for $60, or from 10:00-7:00 for $100. Another group wants the facilities at 7:00, and we should try to be cooperative. Danny and Ana both have shelters that can be used at Ana and Eric's property should it be raining during the evening's activities. Tentative schedule: 9:00-11:00   Outdoor setup for campers 11:00-12:15   Arrival at UUCH, lunch, meet&greet 12:30   Opening Blot Afternoon   Q&A, membership meeting 5:00   Dinner 6:00-7:00   cleanup and move to outdoor site Evening   Symbel and other evening activities The rede will not have a rede-only meeting, but we will have the all-member meeting instead. Vendors will be allowed. Membership meeting needs to include: Announcement of voting members, discussion of procedures (consensus on voting), election of rede and jarl, ratification of bare-bones bylaws. Election procedure: Jarl will be elected first, then whichever two of the remaining three member-at-large candidates recieve the most votes will be the new members at large. Motion and Second for Dan to assume leadership of the meeting Nominations for rede positions: For Jarl: Phil and Jag For Members at large: Phil, Jag, Matt, and Eric We will put the possibility of a Member Directory on the agenda for the membership meeting at the þing. We may want to create an announcement e-list. Next meeting: Not discussed.

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