The Constitution
1.
The
Club
1.1
The group are known as Wodens Hearth
1.2
Minimum number of members for group to exist will be three.
2.
Aims
and Objectives
2.1
Wodens Hearth is a Viking and Anglo Saxon culture society, exploring the cultural and
spiritual traditions of the Norse, Viking and Northern Tradition/Paths.
2.2
It will promote awareness of these traditions through Re-enactment of the
Living History and Combat Displays, publications
and publicity material.
3.
Membership
3.1
Wodens Hearth is essentially a Norse/Anglo Saxon based reenactment society based within the modern day area of Peterborough, known then as Medeshampstede.
Rules and Regulations – General
- Shields can be taken home as part of a warriors kit but will remain the property of the group.
- All
members must own or borrow appropriate clothing for shows
- All
members should respect and treat each other civility at all times.
- Any
actions that are deemed malicious against another member or the public will
result in a combat ban immediately and will be dealt with at the most
appropriate Thing
- Actions
when in Kit will be subject to the rule of the Jarl in keeping with the
Living History we are portraying a group from the the period of 870AD.
- Safety
is an overall consideration and all activities between members and with the
public must not endanger them.
- Kit
must be worn at all times within the period the public are present and
members should arrive at all musters on time and in full kit.
- No
offensive language or gesture are allowed during show times and are
discouraged during camps.
- No
member should use a weapon they are not trained in as this contravenes rule
6 and no younger member can carry weapons unless authorised to do so.
- Anyone
under the age of 16 must have a Parental Consent Form and be assigned a
guardian or have a parent present at all times.
- Any
disciplinary action will be taken under the direction of the Thing, however
the ruling decision will lie with the founding members.
- A
Thing will be held once a year or when a disciplinary is required.
Living History
- All
combatants must wear padded gloves at training and brown leather gloves when
at shows, this is part of the kit they must have.
- All
members of the public will be treated with respect and civility at all times
during shows and training.
- All
tent interiors that are open during a show will be on display to the public.
- Female
characters can use weapons and a bow as appropiate per the scenario.
- All
non authentic items should be removed from view during a show before opening
times.
- All
members can be expected to help with clearing the site or setting up.
- No
fires can be lit without the organisers/owners permission and set up
accordingly to their requirements. Only dead wood and lumpwood charcoal can
be used for a fire. No fire can be allowed to left unattended at
any time and should be securely when the public are on site.
- All
pets and working animals are the owners resposbility at all times. They must
be kept on a lead or suitably confined so as not to cause a nuisance, and
any mess associated with them are the owners reponsbility.
- Any
rules set up by the organiser supersede the groups rules and must be obeyed
at all times.
- Traders
can set up using authentic trades and goods with the permission of the
groups founders.
Combat
- All
blows to target areas must be controlled to avoid injury, malicious blows
will be subject to disciplinary action.
- All
blows should simulate real combat where possible and be drawn across to
allow knowledge of the blow.
- Thrusts
are to the torso area only and with the flat of the blade.
- All
blows must be reacted to accordingly see armour rules.
- When
wounded drop the weapon or shield safely.
- All
people on the battlefield are viable targets unless they are not wearing
gloves or previously stated.
- If
you are wounded as part of the scenario you can return to the battle but
must act appropriately for your wound.
- All
combat must stay within the roped areas, if to close to the public back away
to a safer area.
- Be
conscious of your surroundings, be battle aware, do not step on people if
they are dead or drop weapons if it will hit someone.
- When
finishing off, act appropriately but remeber the following points
A)
No weapon should be drawn across the bare skin.
B)
Throats should only be cut using a seax or a langseax.
C)
Swords and axes are used to hack but only to be used after safety
training
D)
Spears can be used as a thrusting kill only under appropriate conditions.
- To
gain warrior or villager status you must have a full set of clothing and
weapons or craft tools appropriate to your status.
- Weapons
should not be carried in public unless being used specificall as part of a
display or being transported to and from a display. Weapons should be kept
secure and covered when being transported.
- No
weapon should be used against a member of the public or members not trained
to receive attacks or are not expecting an attack.
- Do
not use weapons in an area where the public’s property could be damaged.
- No
alcohol or drugs can be consumed before or during an event.
- Headshots
must be recorded and reported to the Jarl and could result in disciplinary
action if three or more occur in a season.
- All
weapons must be deburred before each show and training session and will be
checked by the training officer.
- Combatants
can only use weapons they are trained in for display and combat.
Finances
- All
members must pay relevant dues and insurance to continue as part of the
group.
- No
items purchased from the group will be handed over until paid in full unless prior agreement has been made.
- The
accounts will be given as part of the newsletter at least once a year.
4. Equal
Opportunities
4.1
No member will be treated less favourably than another on the grounds of
sex (including gender reassignment), marital or parental status, race, creed,
ethnic or national origin, colour, disability, sexual orientation, religion/belief,
or age.
5. Officers and Members of the Committee
5.1 The Chairman
5.2
The Committee shall select a Chairman, who must be a Full member of
Wodens Hearth.
5.3
The Chairman will be voted in prior to each meeting and will ensure
preparation of the Agenda for next meeting and Minutes are correct for the
meeting he/she chaired. His duties not deemed complete until this is done.
5.4
The Chairman will only vote where there is a split decision and will have
casting vote.
5.5
Will provide the public face for Wodens Hearth.
5.6
Treasurer
5.7
The Committee
shall select the Treasurer, who will serve for one years initially.
5.8
Thereafter, the appointment to be approved annually by the Committee.
5.9
In the event of the resignation of the Treasurer, the Committee will
select a new Treasurer.
5.10
The Treasurer will keep Woden Hearth accounts and present them for
examination at AGM or as and when requested.
5.11
The Treasurer will provide up to date details of how the accounts are
going at each meeting and collect membership fees at meetings.
5.12
The Secretary
5.13
The Committee shall select the Secretary at the AGM, who must be a Full
member of Wodens Hearth and will serve for one year initially.
5.14
Thereafter, the appointment to be approved annually by the Committee.
5.15
In the event of the resignation of the Secretary, the Council will select
a new Secretary.
COMMITTEE MEMBERS
2018/19
CHAIRMAN
Chris - Grimm
TREASURER Paul Sykes - Ragnar Langfottir
SECRETARY
Kiri
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