FINAL MINUTES OF THE 2006 MEETING OF THE 
IMPERIAL ESTATES OF THE EMPIRE OF CHIVALRY
AND STEEL, INC.

I.	Roll Call
A.	Sovereigns of the Kingdoms. 
1.	HRM Reinhardt Von Konrad (Galandor)-Present by Proxy.
2.	HRM Dame Ehwaz Braggidotti (Galandor)-Present by Proxy.
3.	HRM Kelli McGregor (Ostgard)-Present.
4.	HRM Sir Mathias of Glen Devon (Vega)-Present.
5.	HRM Dame Daria (Vega)-Present.
	B.	Imperial Electors and Members of the Imperial Estates
1.	Earl Sir Maxmillian Des Pegases-Absent.
		2.	Contessa Dame Isabeau Des Pegases-Absent.
		3.	Dame Emlyn Vigamor Enke Ulfgud-Present by Proxy.
		4.	Contessa Dame Chimera the Cleric-Present by Proxy.
		5.	Earl Sir Siegfried Von Lubeck-Present by Proxy.
		6.	Marquessa Dame Kyrie McKay-Absent.
		7.	Viscount Sir Largo Eximas-Absent.
		8.	Contessa Dame Damaris-Present by Proxy.
		9.	Dame Ginevra Della Cascata-Present by Proxy.
		10.	Countess Dame Beethag De La Glen-Present by Proxy.
		11.	Lord Sir Otto de Bear-Present by Proxy.
		12.	Duke Don Sir Michel de Pictramala-Present.	
	C.	Members of the Board of Directors
		1.	Earl Sir Vladimir Tolos-Present.
		2.	Lady Dame Vladis Gydja-Present by Proxy.
		3.	Dame Satiana-Present.
		4.	Lord Sir Paul de Marseilles-Present.
		5.	Lord Sir Ian Michael Pact-Present by Proxy.

II.	Announcements
A.	Announcement from President of the Board of Directors
There were no announcements by the President of the Board of Directors.

III.	Reports from Imperial Officers
A.	Imperial Minister of Combat
Viscountess Dame Mynwyn verch Gruffydd announced that there had been no injuries during the last year in the Empire.  There is currently a buckler/cloak combination as well as a short shinai glaive that is “in testing” throughout the Empire.
B.	Imperial Mistress of Arts
There was no report by the Imperial Mistress of Arts.
C.	Imperial Mistress of Rolls
There was no report by the Imperial Mistress of Rolls.
D.	Imperial Exchequer
The Imperial Exchequer asked everyone to get in his or her paperwork in order to allow her to begin to prepare for tax season.
E.	Imperial Sovereign of Arms
The Imperial Sovereign of Arms was pleased to present to the Imperial Estates a revised edition of the Heraldry Manual as well as a new manual for Vocal Heraldry to be considered by the Imperial Estates.  The online College of Arms Yahoo group is up and active again.  This College of Arms had a meeting at Banner War with the members who were present and revised the Chapter for the College of Arms.  All submissions have now been completed and sent back to the individuals.  He hopes to have an Imperial Armorial published before the next Imperial Estates meeting as well as an on-line version.
F.	Imperial Web Minister
The new Imperial site is now up and running.  The Imperial Web site is also in the process of changing servers.

IV.	Old Business
	None.

V.	New Business

	A.	Motion to Adopt the Revised Legis Imperium [submitted by Earl Sir Vladimir
		 Tolos, Lord Sir Paul de Marseilles, and Baron Sir Sanguinius]
		Result:  The Imperial Estates approved Legis Imperium Version 14.

	B.	Motion to Adopt the Revised Imperial Manual of Ministry [submitted by
		 Baroness Dame Mina Vaughn]
		Result: The Imperial Estates approved the Revised Imperial Manual of Ministry.

	C.	Motion to Adopt the Revised Imperial Manual of Combat [submitted by
		Viscountess Dame Mynwyn verch Gruffydd]
		Submitter agreed to revise several items in the proposed Imperial Manual of Combat as was outlined on the Imperial Board.  In addition, submitter agreed to the following additional changes, i.e. that hot rolled shields would be allowed, there would be no allowance for aluminum shields in shanii, there would be more clarification as to the requirements for female chest protection for steel combat, and that any reference approving the use of grapping in the Imperial Manual of Combat would be removed prior to final posting on the Imperial Website.
		Result:  The Imperial Estates approved the Revised Imperial Manual of Combat with the changes as noted above.

	D.	Motion to Adopt the Revised Imperial Manual of Arts [submitted by Barra
		Dame Selene Ravenscar]
		Result:  The Imperial Estates did not approve the proposed Revised Imperial Manual of Arts.

	E.	Motion to Adopt the Revised Imperial Exchequer Manual [submitted by
		Dame Satianna]
		Result:  The Imperial Estates approved the proposed Revised Imperial Exchequer Manual.

	E.	Motion to Adopt the Revised Imperial Sovereign of Arms Manual [submitted
		by Duke Don Sir Michel de Pictramala]
		The submitter allowed a friendly amendment providing that an individuals’ Coat of Arms may be approved even if it does not comply with the Manual provided that documentation is submitted by the individual demonstrating compliance with the rules of the time period of the persona.
		Result:  The Imperial Estates approved the Revised Imperial Sovereign of Arms Manual.

	F.	Proposals for Adoption by the Imperial Estates-General Policies

		1.	Have all Imperial Estates Meetings conducted telephonically.
			Earl Sir Vladimir Tolos submitted this proposal.
			Submitter agreed to modify the proposal to provide that e-mail proxies are 
			Allowed in Imperial Estates Meetings.  E-mail proxies are to be delivered 
			to the Imperial Board of Director Secretary or the Imperial President of 
			the Board of Directors prior to a meeting of the Imperial Estates.
			Result:  The Imperial Estates approved this Proposal.

		2.	Have all memberships expire on a date certain in March, i.e. March 1.
			Baroness Dame Mina Vaughn, KMn, KA, submitted this proposal, 
			Result:  It was determined by the Imperial Estates that the due date is
			March 31.  As a result, no vote was taken.

		3.	Add a Place for members to input their membership numbers on the Official ECS Membership form.
			Baroness Dame Mina Vaughn, KMn, KA, submitted this proposal. 
			Result:  The Imperial Estates approved this proposal.

		4.	Add a place on the Official ECS Membership forms for minors under the Age of 18 to place their birthdays.
			Baroness Dame Mina Vaughn, KMn, KA, submitted this proposal, 
			Result:  This proposal was tabled pending the determination of the Board 
			of Directors that it does not violate mundane law in terms of an 
			invasion of privacy issue.  If there is no violation of mundane law, the 
			proposal has been rejected for use by the Imperial Estates.

		5.	Add "Legal Name Change" checkbox and a space for people to write his/her previous name in the "Check the Appropriate box" section of the Official ECS Membership Form.
			Baroness Dame Mina Vaughn, KMn, KA, submitted this proposal.
			Result:  The Imperial Estates approved this proposal.

6.	To redraw the "map of the world" showing the Kingdoms' area of 
	influence.
			Lord Sir Lassidor Vandolini, KMn, KB, submitted this proposal.
			Result:  This matter was tabled pending the generation of an actual map 
			to be viewed by and voted upon by the Imperial Estates.

		7(a).	Terra Norte's Requests membership dues for 2005 and 2006.
			Baroness Dame Ginevra della Cascata submitted this proposal.
			Result:  This request was determined not to be in compliance with the 
			necessary procedure.  This request must first be made at the Kingdom of 
			Vega level before a request may be made at the Imperial level.  There was 
			no motion to vote upon this proposal.

		7(b).	To waive the membership requirements for the Territory of Terra Norte and declare them a Kingdom (or principality if that passes).
			Lord Sir Lassidor Vandolini, KMn, KB, submitted the proposal.
			Result:  The Imperial Estates rejected this proposal in terms of both the
			Kingdom proposal and the Principality proposal.

		8.	To add the following to the policies of the Imperial Estates:
			"Since it is organizationally necessary to maintain the Kingdom of 
			Galandor, the Sovereign of Galandor shall assume the following function. 
			If none of the following officers (any BoD member, Imperial Exchequer or 
			Imperial Rolls) physically reside in Tucson, AZ, the Sovereign shall, at 
			least twice a month, empty the Imperial mailbox and forward it's contents 
			on to the appropriate Officers. Forwarding cost shall be paid for by the 
			Imperium.
			Lord Sir Lassidor Vandolini, KMn, KB submitted this proposal.
			Friendly Amendment:  The King or Queen of Galandor may designate 
			an individual to pick up the mail.
			Result:  The Imperial Estates approved this proposal with the friendly 
			amendment.

		9.	Preferential Treatment for Candidates for Imperial Exchequer
			"In selecting the Imperial Exchequer, the highest preferential treatment 
			shall be given to a candidate who physically resides in Tucson, AZ."
			This proposal was submitted by Lord Sir Lassidor Vandolini, KMn, KB.
			Result:  The Imperial Estates rejected this proposal.

		10.	Change for all Imperial Manuals 
			All places where the word "Territory" is used, please specify if it is 
			"Sovereign", "Subject" or both.
	Arbella Silverwind submitted this proposal.
	Result:  The Imperial Estates rejected this proposal.

	G.	Proposed Changes to the Legis Imperium Version 13.4.
		The following are proposals for changes to the Legis Imperium Version 13.4:

1.	Delete the following provision in its entirety-Section IV Officers, E. Ministry of Arts and Sciences, 2. The Imperial Minister of Arts shall set the minimum acceptable level for Masterworks.
			This proposal was submitted by Dame Emlyn Vigamor Enke Ulfguld, 
			Knight Doctor, Knight Minister, LOC.
			Result:  The Imperial Estates approved this proposal.

		2.	Section IV-Officers, E. Ministry of Arts and Sciences, 3. Each territory shall have an Arts officer who shall a. be required to attend or by represented by a Warranted Deputy at all official Arts events"
			Requested Action: Item "a" to be replaced with "a. be required to attend or 
			by represented by a Warranted Deputy or approval Arts Autocrat at all 
			official Arts events. However, failure of the minister/deputy/autocrat to 
			attend due to unforeseen circumstances or emergency does not cause the 
			Arts to be non-sanctioned."
			This proposal was submitted by Dame Emlyn Vigamor Enke Ulfguld, 
			Knight Doctor, Knight Minister, LOC.
			Friendly Amendment:  This entire section is to be deleted in terms of Arts 
			or Ministry but not to be removed in terms of Combat.
			Result:  There was no motion to vote upon this proposal as amended.

		3.	Section IV Officers, E. Minister of Arts and Sciences, 3. (b)-"report Arts points to the Territorial Minister of Lists"
			Requested Action: Replace Item (b) with the following: "b. be required to 
			review 	copy of Arts points for accuracy within thirty days after an Arts 
			event and report any discrepancies to the appropriate official (territorial 
			ruler and/or territorial Minister of Lists) for appropriate action to be 
			taken."
			This proposal was submitted by Dame Emlyn Vigamor Enke Ulfguld, 
			Knight Doctor, Knight Minister, LOC
			The Imperial Estates determined that this is a problem which arises within 
			the Kingdom of Vega and does not affect the other Kingdoms of the 
			Empire. As a result, it was strongly suggested that this problem be 
			addressed at a Kingdom level.
			Result:  No motion was made to vote upon this item.

		4.	Amend the following sections of the Legis Imperium as follows (Changes in Bold):
			“V.B.4.a. Imperial Electors are granted this title by the Imperial Estates for service as the Sovereign Crown of a Kingdom for terms cumulative to 38 months or more.
			V.C.3.a-Earl or Countesses-non landed title granted by the Kingdom Estates for reigning as a Sovereign Crown or Subject Crown for a period of 30 months.
			V.C.4.b-Viscount or Viscountess-non-landed title granted by the Kingdom Estates for reigning as a Sovereign Crown or Subject Crown for a period of at least 18 months.
			V.C.4.c-Court Baron or Baroness-non-landed title granted by the Kingdom Estates for reigning as a Sovereign Crown or Subject Crown for a minimum of 12 months, as a Duke or Duchess for 12 months, as a Marquis/Marquessa for 24 months or as voted by the Crown Estates.”
			All current ranks are grand-fathered. Any current reigning monarchs shall choose whether or not to step down with the new or with the old system.
			This proposal was submitted by Viscountess Dame Mynwyn verch 
			Gruffydd, KMn.
			Result:  The Imperial Estates rejected this proposal.

		5.	Proposal: Children should be able to earn points towards Knighthood again. This provision was in L.I. 13 but has been taken out.
			This proposal is being submitted by Lady Devyn Aine MacLochlainn.
			Friendly Amendment-This proposal should be change to read as follows:  
			"Upon reaching the age of 13, a child may petition the Kingdom where the 
			child resides for membership and for their points.  The Kingdom where the 
			child resides may request that the points be officially recorded by the 
			appropriate Imperial Minister."
			Result:  The Imperial Estates approved this proposal with the amendment.
			
		6.	Change in wording of Section IV Officers, Section G 1-C and G 2-A
			To remove the wording Person Names from the description and duties of the Office of SoA."
			This proposal was submitted by Duke Sir Michel de Pietramala, Knight 
			Premier, Knight Artisan.
			Result:  The Imperial Estates passed this proposal.

		7.	Add the following to the Legis Imperium
			"Any and all Courts must be called within 180 days of the incident in 
			question. In the event of an ongoing issue, the Court must be called within 
			180 days of the first documented incident to be brought forth. Any actions 
			prior to this Bylaw have 180 days from the date of passage to be brought 
			forthwith to a Court."
			This proposal was submitted by Baroness Dame Ephiny, KMn.
			It was noted that this proposal has been submitted for consideration in 
			prior Imperial Estates meetings.
			Result:  No motion was made to vote upon the proposal.

		8.	Section IV, Officers E:2
			Requested Action:  Remove the following from the L.I.
			"The Imperial Mister of Arts shall set the minimum acceptable level for Masterworks."
			This proposal was submitted by Dame Selene Ravenscar, KC, LoC.
			It was noted that this proposal is a duplicate of a proposal, which had 
			already been voted upon by the Imperial Estates.
			Result:  There was no motion to vote upon this proposal.

		9.	Change the time from of this Organization from 800 to 1750 A.D.
			This proposal was submitted by Dame Selene Ravenscar, KC, LoC.
			Result:  There was no motion to vote upon this proposal.

		10.	Change Section V-B.8.b. to the following:
			"b. A Board of Directors position must be the predominant position.
			ii. Anyone holding multiple votes must forfeit all save the Board of Directors Position and vote for the duration of holding the Board office; unless
			iii. If the BoD member is a co-ruler of a sovereign territory. Then the BoD member must vote as BoD and the co-ruler must exercise the sovereign's vote."
			This proposal was submitted by Lord Sir Lassidor Vandolini, KMn, KB.
			It was noted that this problem has already been addressed in L.I. Version 
			14.
Result:  There was no motion to vote upon this proposal.  

		11	Renumber Sections V-C.3 e and f by placing Marquis ahead of Counts.
			This proposal was submitted by Lord Sir Lassidor Vandolini, KMn, KB.
			It was noted that this problem has already been addressed in L.I. Version 
			14.  
			Result:  There was no motion to vote upon this proposal.

		12.	Change Section VI-B.8 to the following:
			"8. Combatants may gain points from only one tournament that they participate in any given day, and the choice will be made at any time during the event or default to the form yielding the best results."
			This proposal was submitted by Lord Sir Lassidor Vandolini, KMn, KB.
			It was noted that this problem has already been address in L.I. Version 14.
			Result:  No motion to vote upon the item was made.

		13.	Modify Section VII-B.2 to the following:
			"a. For the first and second ranks of Knighthood, the Peers of the Kingdom where the petitioner resides shall sit in Circle to determine the petitioner's eligibility,
			i). Advancement requires 50% or more majority of the entire appropriate peers, or
			ii). They must provide a clear and concise reason for the disapproval, and guidance towards correction.
			iii). This is an exception to Section III.F.2."
			This proposal was submitted by Lord Sir Lassidor Vandolini, KMn, KB.
			It was noted that this problem appears to be only effecting the Kingdom of 
			Vega and not the other Kingdoms within the Empire.  
			Result:  No motion to vote upon this item was made.

		14.	Modify Section VII-D.5 to the following:
			"5. During combat Tournaments. All members of any Peerage will give Chivalry, or a warning that they do not, to all combatants prior to the match."
			or
			"5. During combat Tournaments. All members of any Peerage will give Chivalry."
			This proposal was submitted by Lord Sir Lassidor Vandolini, KMn, KB.
			Result:  No motion to vote upon this item was made.

		15.	In Section E, G, I-Change entry level points from (0 to 49 points) to (1 to 49 points).
			This proposal are being submitted by Lord Sir Lassidor Vandolini, KMn, 
			KB.
			Result:  The Imperial Estates approved this proposal.

		16.	Change Section II.A.4. to the following:
			“4. Lifetime Memberships
a. Ten (10) times the current adult rate per member.
			b. Not refundable.
			c. Minor children and dependents as noted in .3 above may be paid yearly at the rate of $15.0 each not to exceed $60.00 per year.”
			This proposal was submitted by Lord Sir Lassidor Vandolini, KMn, 
			KB.
			Friendly Amendment-Please rewrite the proposal to make clearer.
			Result:  The Imperial Estates approved this proposal.

		17.	In sections F, H, J, change the references to a "black chain" for second level knights to a "silver chain".
			This proposal is being submitted by Lord Sir Lassidor Vandolini, KMn, 
			KB.
			It was noted that this problem has already been addressed in L.I. Version 
			14.
			Result:  No motion was made to vote upon this item.

		18.	Change in Sections VII J.1.a.iii and J.2.a.i.b and 3.i.b. the wording "as noted in the Imperial Manual of Ministry" to "as noted herein."
			Renumber Section VII.J.3 to be grammatically consistent.
			This proposal is being submitted by Lord Sir Lassidor Vandolini, KMn, 
			KB.
			It was noted that the new revised Imperial Manual of Ministry was 
			approved during an earlier portion of the meeting.  This proposal did not 
			take into account the new language of the new manual.
			Result:  No motion was made to vote upon this item.

		19.	Change Section III.E. to the following:
			“E. Proxies-
			1. It is the right of any member entitled to a vote to give a signed, written proxy to one of their vassals or any other Voting member attending the meeting. Proxies must conform to one of the options noted herein:
			a. Restricted Proxy: A proxy presented by a member with voting rights to their duly appointed representative which specifically addresses and votes on each agenda item. During the actual meeting or voting process, if an item on the agenda is modified to any extent from the original intent of the item, then the vote on the proxy automatically becomes an abstention vote. Other than specifically addressing each agenda item, there are no special requirements for this proxy.
			b. Limited Proxy: A proxy presented by a member with voting rights to their duly appointed representative which specifically addresses and votes on each item. A limited proxy is in actuality a Restricted Proxy, accompanied by a document that lists general guidelines on how to vote if an agenda item is modified, allowing the representative to actually change the proxy's indicated vote, if the modification falls within the guidelines show on the document. If an item on the agenda is modified to any extent from the original intent of the item, and the item is not listed within the document, then the vote on the proxy automatically becomes an abstention vote. Other than specifically addressing each agenda item and providing guidelines for acceptable or unacceptable modifications to each agenda item (if desired), there are no special requirements for this proxy.
			c. General Proxy: A proxy presented by a member with voting rights to their duly appointed representative, which specifically lists each agenda item. The proxy also specifically names and authorizes the appointed representative to "vote and act in my, or my Estate's best interests, on all items noted hereinafter." The representative is free to speak and vote on those items noted in the proxy, as if they were the voting members. This proxy does NOT include any new items that may come up during the course of the meeting. Any item not listed on the proxy becomes an abstention vote. Requirements for this proxy are as noted above.
			2. Applies to all "estates" meetings and peer circles. Does not apply to open voting.”
			This proposal is being submitted by Lord Sir Lassidor Vandolini, KMn, 
			KB.
			Friendly Amendment:  The proposal noted above is to be modified to 
			provide that E-mail proxies are legal and valid throughout the Empire. 
			The e-mail proxies need not be signed by the individual giving the proxy..  	In addition, under the definition of General Proxy, the following sentences 
			Are to be deleted:  "This proxy does NOT include any new items that may 
			come up during the course of the meeting.  Any item not listed on the 
			proxy  becomes an abstention vote”.
			Result-This proposal, as amended, was approved by the Imperial Estates.

		20.	Bring Principalities to the Level of Full Sovereignty instead of Subject Territories
			Proposed Action:  Change Section V.A.2-change word “kingdoms” to “sovereign territories”
			Change Section V.B.3.a.-remove “the Subject Crowns of a “
			Change Section V.B.3.b-change “Subject Crown of a Principality” to “Royal Crown of a Principality”
			Change V.B.4.A-Change “The Sovereign Crown of a Kingdom” to “a Sovereign Crown”
			Change Section V.B.7.b.v.-change word “subject” to “sovereign”
			Change Section V.C.1.-change word “Crown(s)” to “Sovereign(s)”
			Add new Section V.C.2-
			“2.  The following are the Sovereignties recognized within the Empire”
			Move existing Section V.C.3 a & b &c to new section V.C.2.
			Change existing section V.C.3.c to 
			“Prince or Princess-Sovereign Crown of a Principality, defined as at least 75 pain members in a geographically specific region set by the Crown Estates of that Principality and ratified by the Imperial Estates.”
			Add new C.2.c.iii-A cloak of state
			Change section C.2.d.-Change “kingdom Estate” to “Crown Estate” and “Kingdom were” to Sovereignty where”
			Change existing C.3.b.i.-change “the kingdom” to “the Crown Estates”
			Change existing C.3.c.i.-change phrase “Kingdom Estates” to “principality Estates, through at least 3 points is recommended”.
			Move existing C.3.a.i.(a) to new C.2.d and change “Kingdom” to “Kingdom/Principality”.
			Change section V.D.2.c-remove the word “kingdom”
			Change section V.F.=-remove “subject”
			Change section V.G.5-remove “(King and/or Queen)”
			Remove Section V.G.6 and renumber accordingly
			Change Section V.G.7-Remove “and Subject Crowns”
			Change Section V.G.7.a-Remove “or Subject Crown”
			Remove Section V.G.8.B.ii(a) and renumber accordingly
			Change Section V.G.8.b.vi.-Change “Kingdom/Crown” to “Crown”
			Add new Section V.C.2.e-
			“E.  To maintain representative imperial voting
			i.  For Every 75 members a kingdom has above the minimum (200, 275) its Imperial vote shall increase by 1.
			ii. if a principality gains more than 125 members for 3 straight months, it shall become a kingdom.
			iii.  If a kingdom drops below 75 members for 3 straight months, it shall become a principality.
			iv.  If a principality drops below 25 members for 3 straight months then:
			a.	Its imperial vote shall be reduced to one;
			b.	the right to bestow knighthood shall be suspended;
			c.	these restrictions shall be removed once the principality has greater than 75 members.
			v.	If a principality drops below 10 members, then:
			a.	all rights and responsibilities of principality shall be suspended
			b.	the rights and responsibilities of a March shall be enforced
			C.	theses restrictions shall be removed once the principality has greater than 25 members.
			This proposal was submitted by Lord Sir Lassidor Vandolini, KMn, 
			KB.
			Result-The Imperial Estates rejected this proposal.

21.	Change the Word "Autocrat" or "Autocrated" to "Teacher" or "Taught" under Section VI-Point System in the L.I.
			This proposal was submitted by Arbella Silverwind.
			It was noted that this problem does not appear to occur in either the 
			Kingdom of Galandor or the Kingdom of Ostgard.  As a result, it was 
			recommended that this problem be handled at the Kingdom level.
			Result:  No motion was made to vote upon this proposal.

22.	Remove language from the L.I. which provides, "Points earned do not 
	count towards knighthood. Children's rolls are to be kept separate at the 
	Kingdom level and are not sent to the Imperial Rolls officers. "
			This proposal was submitted by Arbella Silverwind.
			It was noted that this proposal was very similar to a proposal already 
			submitted to and voted upon by the Imperial Estates.
			Result:  No motion was made to vote upon this proposal.

23.	Change Section VII,G, 2 of the Legis Imperial as follows:
Change 2a to “separately from any tournament and points entered as regular points” and 2b to “by three (3) judges.  These judges shall be chosen by all territory estates holders and knights in attendance for the entire event.  The judges must have been in attendance the entire event to qualify.
			This proposal was submitted by Arbella Silverwind.
			It was noted that this problem does appear to be encountered by 
			the Kingdom of Galandor or the Kingdom of Ostgard.  It was suggested 
			that this problem, if any, should be handled at the Kingdom level.
			Result:  There was no motion to vote upon this item.

H.	      Emergency Items
1.	Proposed Imperial Ministry Project
Lord Sir Kavin Fitzmattlock proposed his "Codex of Dreams" as a possible revival of the Imperial Newsletter which would feature various written submissions from all portions of the Empire.  This project would be heavily dependent upon the willingness of individuals to provide submissions.  He requested that this project be considered as an Imperial Ministry project.  The Imperial Estates had no objection to this being considered as a “proposed” Imperial project and this project shall be approved or rejected as a proposed project at a later Imperial Estates meeting.

2.	Refunding of Lifetime Membership
It has been recently brought to the attention of the Board of Directors that two members, Steve Bussell and Crystal Deen, who were banished for a year, are now demanding a refund of their lifetime membership.  It was discussed that the provisions within the L.I. clearly state that lifetime memberships are non-refundable.  It was also discussed that this action would set an extremely bad precedent for the organization and that the individuals in question are only banished from the Kingdom of Vega for one year and can still play within the other two Kingdoms.  A proposal was made to refund $450.00 of the total $500 back to these two members.
Result:  The Imperial Estates rejected this proposal.  However, if the status of Mr. Bussell and Ms. Deen should change due to Board of Director or Imperial action, the Imperial Estates will revisit this request for reimbursement.

VI.	Adjournment
	With no further business to be discussed, the meeting of the Imperial Estates was 
	adjourned.