From Gordon Frye/Patrick Gaul:

This is just a quick update to keep you posted on activities taking place in preparation for this year’s “Actions of the Lowe Countries” presented by the School of the Renaissance Soldier. This event will be held at Gibson Ranch (http://renaissancesoldier.com/events/gibsonranch.php), in Sacramento California. The dates will be Friday April 4th thru Sunday April 6th.- Everything is a “go” for the much expanded Tavern Tent. We have a full-time Tavern Keeper, and are near completion on a wonderful new set of tables and a bar top. With all this new real estate, we are seeking volunteers willing to instruct in period gaming.

- We have most of the officers and other positions filled, with a super competent and enthusiastic group. We are, however, still seeking a Quarter Master.

- The drill officers have been working hard preparing new materials, and have updated the Rules of Engagement and put forth a new improved drill schedule.

- The Head Sutler has a new very large cauldron, and a new tripod.

- I have heard that many veterans will be retuning this season with new firearms! Love the smell of black powder in the morning!

- The new on-line registration page will be available very soon, sporting a new look and easier, faster registration. All veterans will be able to login and use the information that they provided last year, and then just choose the options that they wish for this year’s event. Or, for those that prefer, use our mail-in registration form at: http://renaissancesoldier.com/downloads/Event_Registration.pdf

For more information, the PDF flyer of the event is available at: http://renaissancesoldier.com/downloads/ALC_Flyer_2008.pdf

If you have not already, please consider joining the new “SRS Parley” discussion group by sending an email to: SRS-Parley-subscribe@yahoogroups.com

This will be the best way to get the latest news about the event, participate in polls, post your photos of last year’s event, share files and Internet links, or participate in discussion with other “Lowe Countries” enthusiasts.

Furhter information about on-line registration will be sent very soon!

Patrick Gaul
School of the Renaissance Soldier