We are a little more than three months into the current winter reign, and I am feeling optimistic! Even though the chill closes in like a stalking wraith, our attendance remains strong, and new players are signing up on a monthly basis. We have held monthly tournaments, including Weaponmaster, during which our fighters have shown great skill and honor on the battlefield. Prizes have been awarded for those whose tenacity helped raise them to the highest levels of accomplishment in all the recent contests. Even the recent quests have been interesting and enjoyable for those involved, and a great place to earn game items.
These successes are due, for the most part, to YOU as a member of our fair Duchy. Congratulations! Keep it up, and as spring arrives, our numbers should grow; each new member shall be welcomed and will add to our diversity. We'll continue our monthly tournaments, quests, and battlegames, as well as holding Arts & Sciences meetings once every two weeks. As winter progresses, we will be planning next year's Harvest War, preparing for the Rio Grande Highland Games, and trying to reach more potential members at a variety of locations.
My challenges to you for the next three months:

1. Get Involved: Make Something Awesome! Do Something Helpful! Plan or Run Something Fun!
2. Recruit One Person. Make Them Stay on for a Spell!

For either of these goals, you may say, "How!?" I have lots of advice, help with finding supplies, and plenty of flyers and ideas for demos. Grab 10 PV flyers or business cards when they are distributed later this month, and hand them out every time someone asks why you are wearing that funny costume, or what you did over the weekend!
In closing, I propose a toast: To a Sublime Holiday season, and a bounty of 'new blood' in the New Year!

-Contessa Cassandrah Catrina Scarpaw
Duchess of Pegasus Valley
Squire to Sir Randall the Steadfast
Lady of House Wolfrider
Defender of the Black Dragon