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[[SCAism]].
'''Autocrat''' is a [[Byzantine]] term that has been turned into a modern [[SCAism]]. The Autocrat is the person in charge of organising and running an [[event]], also known by the more [[medieval]] terms "[[Steward]]" or "Warden". They arrange a [[feastocrat]] if there is to be [[food]] served, a venue, what activities will run, the time activities will run, advertise the event, take bookings, ensure that everyone involved in the event is doing their job, and that everything on the day runs smoothly. There are a number of ways in which you can [[help the autocrat]] make the event run smoothly.


An '''Autocrat''' is the person in charge of organising and running an [[event]].
The suffix "-ocrat" frequently gets tacked onto other types of activity to indicate the person in charge. For example, "[[Feastocrat]]" is the person in charge of a [[Feast]].

Also known by the more [[medieval]] terms of "[[Steward]]" or "Warden".

The duties of an Autocrat include:
* arranging for a venue
* handling event paperwork, finances and reporting
* organizing and scheduling event activities
* if [[food]] is to be served, arranging for a [[feastocrat]]
* advertising the event
* taking bookings
* ensuring that everyone involved in the event is doing their job
* and doing everything they can to ensure that the event runs smoothly.

If the event is small, the Autocrat may do everything her/himself; if the event is large, the Autocrat will recruit a team of deputy autocrats to assist them.

Want to become more involved? Offer to [[help the autocrat]].

Unfortunately, the suffix "-ocrat" is often tacked onto other types of activities to indicate the person in charge of that activity. For example, "[[Feastocrat]]" is the person in charge of a [[Feast]].

Revision as of 02:59, 3 July 2005

SCAism.

An Autocrat is the person in charge of organising and running an event.

Also known by the more medieval terms of "Steward" or "Warden".

The duties of an Autocrat include:

  • arranging for a venue
  • handling event paperwork, finances and reporting
  • organizing and scheduling event activities
  • if food is to be served, arranging for a feastocrat
  • advertising the event
  • taking bookings
  • ensuring that everyone involved in the event is doing their job
  • and doing everything they can to ensure that the event runs smoothly.

If the event is small, the Autocrat may do everything her/himself; if the event is large, the Autocrat will recruit a team of deputy autocrats to assist them.

Want to become more involved? Offer to help the autocrat.

Unfortunately, the suffix "-ocrat" is often tacked onto other types of activities to indicate the person in charge of that activity. For example, "Feastocrat" is the person in charge of a Feast.