Let us say that I think there is a perception problem
about Carolingia. I think Aquel and Johanna have done
a great deal to reduce this perception problem just by
being friendly, approachable, and pleasant. As
baronial coronets, Kali and I would certainly plan to
continue that effort. 
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The ways to remedy the perception of Carolingians as
snobby, stuffy, and insular are for Carolingians to
visit other places and to lure those from other places
into Carolingia. As baronial coronet, I would
anticipate traveling quite a bit and representing
Carolingia to other places. It would also be my duty
to be as welcoming as possible to others when they
visit Carolingia. 
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Carolingia does have a problem, a happy problem, in
that we are difficult to compete with. I personally
find our events more interesting and well run than
most other places I have been. Problems occurs if we,
as Carolingians, are perceived as setting ourselves up
as the model for all to follow (or actually do try to
tell others what to do, which has happened on
occasion!). Any suggestions to others should be
solicited, or offered extremely tactfully.
Carolingians in general are a helpful lot; we just
need to be tactfully helpful. 
