Hi All,
Very quick one on this. If you want to look more for yourself, the websites
are as follows (Includes things like constitution which will have their
aims and objectives)
https://open-morris.org/
https://www.morrisfed.org.uk/
There is also the Morris Ring, but they have a history of not allowing
women (they now do albeit perhaps slightly begrudgingly)
There is also the Sword Dance Union, but they do not offer Public Liability
Insurance, so whilst we could join, they would be an additional rather than
a replacement.
One key thing to note, is that the *Open Morris are waiving membership
renewal fees for 2021, as such I would propose remaining with them for next
year*, given the offer is there*. *I am happy for this to be discussed as
part of AOB, but would suggest postponing any changes of membership until
we are back dancing again.
If you would like to join any of the Morris Federation workshops / talks
etc that Sue kindly drew our attention to, it looks like anyone can
register. The couple I looked at have a chosen charity that you can make a
donation to should you wish. More info here:
https://www.morrisfed.org.uk/events/
So, the comparison:
Open Morris Morris Fed
£35 for team, Individual £7 £35 for team, Individual £22
Newsletter: Dancing On Newsletter: FedEtxra
PLI PLI
Personal Accident Insurance - optional Personal Accident Insurance -
optional
Advice and guidance incl H&S Advice and guidance incl H&S
As part of JMO, standing against blackface As part of JMO, standing against
blackface
Sue Dyke Award/Douglas Pickering Memorial Fund Sponsorship, grants and
bursaries
Access to music/dance notation at privileged rate
Other resources
Events/Workshops etc
Effectively similar offering, but with more additional resources from the
Morris Fed, they also seem to be better organised and have a much better
website. Mostly depends on how much we care about the extra stuff given we
mostly joined for the PLI and generally have not otherwise participated. We
originally joined the Open Morris as some members of Tower Ravens at the
time were already members with another side, I don't think there was any
other reason than that. Most other rapper teams are part of Morris Fed.
Thanks,
Hannah