(Prepared for the July 9^th 2016 Sacred Stone Baronial Unevent; taught at the 3/2/17 Newcomer meeting in Aire Faucon and 8/16/17 A&S meeting in Crois Brigte)

One) Where can I help? (Anywhere work needs to be done.)

1. But I thought I had to volunteer in advance. (While it is nice to know we have staff to cover everything, we still need more help.)
2. Or be a department head. (While we have department heads at events, we wouldn’t get far with minions helping the day-of.)

Two) How can I help best?

1. Follow directions.
2. Don’t be creative. The autocrat really isn’t up to changing things on the fly. (After Action)

Three) First things first – This is a suggested order. If the autocrat gives different orders, please follow them.

For outdoor events:

• PARKING LOT MARKINGS if needed
• TENTS/SHELTER FOR (1) Troll; (2) Chatelaine tent; (3) Hospitality/cooking tent; (4) MOL, chirugeon, and marshalling tents for heavy, rapier and archery; (5) A&S for classes, displays, and competitions; (6) Royals/Baronage; (7) Feast; (8) Other guests
• WATER – Set up water stations
• TABLES & CHAIRS – Add tables and chairs under all the tents
• ADDITIONAL EQUIPMENT – Set up hay bales for fighting for example.
• (throughout the day, toting and helping with cooking)
• (At end of day, reverse – but break down water last.)

For indoor events

•             TABLES AND CHAIRS
•             KITCHEN

Four) Last things –

1. Take down things no longer needed, usually feast/cook are good break points.
2. PICK UP ALL TRASH
3. Sweep, mop, etc.

Five) Kitchen Drudge – Be ready to be dirty

1. Follow Directions
2. Help unload vehicles
3. Stir to the bottom unless instructed otherwise
4. Let the head cook know when you leave
5. Dishes – constant throughout the day, during feast, and afterwards
6. Clear tables and separate food as instructed
7. Help load vehicles
8. Bonus points – pack extra drying towels and your own set of knives & cutting board.

Six ) Royalty and Court

1. Set up thrones and moving thrones for court
2. Move a bunch of chairs before and after court
3. Royal retainers – Make sure they drink; keep their hands free; protect their bathroom time.

Seven) A&S

1. Judging
2. Display guards
3. Solars and Scriptoriums

Eight) Food service

1. Lunch / Dayboard / Teas – Portion control, setting new things out, keeping food safe.
2. Serving Feast – Drinks, soups, clearing dishes

Nine) Marshal activities –

1. Waterbearing
2. Line marshals
3. MOL check-in
4. Field herald