Convocation of the Collegium

[Publius Sextius Laevus]

P. Sextius Laevus L. Livio Senecæ magister Horatiae Adamanti magistrae omnibusque S.P.D.

I would like to see the English translation interlinear in square brackets (subordinate to the Latin) as it is presented it in the Constitutio Collegi Philosophici.

Also a typo in IV. All member who are citizens optimo iure shall have voting privileges. <- should be 'members'.

Valete

[Lucia Horatia Adamas]

L. Horatia Adamas fautoribus omnibus linguæ Latinæ S.P.D.

Yes, Philo, Idibus Oct. = October 15th, which is nefastus publicus, the day of the October horse (inter alia).

I would prefer to have 'magistri' left untranslated; most of us know what 'magister' means--and all of us should. Moreover, 'master' does not strike the ears of many as being a desirable word unless it is accompanied by the name of a profession: master builder, master electrician, master violinist, master teacher… otherwise it reeks of slavery, and bears hints of sexual perversions. Its feminine form, too, happens to be 'mistress,' which has other implications. (Note: some English nouns have perfectly legitimate feminine forms, which some refuse to use on the grounds that they are insulting. They are not insulting to this sensible feminist, who knows that 'between Joe and I' is not acceptable English, nor is 'if I was you,' as well as that 'hostess' [etc.] is not insulting).

The future imperatives should all be translated with 'shall,' in proper documentary style. Laboro capite, ergo hocc confirmare non possum.

Reminder: I shall be away at the Academia Latinitati Fovendæ convention later this month….and may not have access although I shall bring my computer with me.

Valete!

[Lucius Livius Seneca]

[Publius Sextius Laevus]

UTI ROGAS - in favour of the bylaws 'REGVLA COLLEGI LATINI'

P. Sextius Laevus

[Lucia Horatia Adamas]

L. Horatia Adamas collegae L. Livio Senecae omnibusque S.P.D.

I vote 'uti rogas' for the Latin text, although (as earlier) I would prefer standard outline format. We may tweak the English one a bit more, but most of it seems fine.

Vale, et valete!

[Gaius Florius Lupus]

VTI·ROGAS

[Lucius Livius Seneca]

L. Livius mag. omnibus sociis sal.

The motion to amend is carried unanimously. I thank you all for your tireless patience and indefatigable labour throughout this process. We have succeeded in building a strong foundation for the future work of the (newly-dubbed) Collegium Latinum!

I will inform the Curule Aedilitas of the amendments, and submit them to their office for final approval. Given the protracted length of time which this convocation has required to accomplish the substantial task of rewriting our bylaws, I would like to withdraw the final item from the agenda (on monita), and adjourn. We can discuss the matter casually in the forum until there is need for formal deliberation. If anyone objects to this, do speak up. Otherwise, you all have my thanks, my congratulations, and my warm wishes!

Valete.

[Publius Sextius Laevus]

P. Sextius Laevus L. Livio Senecæ magister Horatiae Adamanti magistrae omnibusque S.P.D.

I second the motion to table the last adgenda item on monita for cassual discussion in the Collegium Forum and to adjourn the Convocation of the Collegium.

Valete

[Lucia Horatia Adamas]

L. Horatia Adamas L. Livio Senecæ P. Sextio Lævo C. Florio Lupo omnibusque S.P.D.

Macte! I hope the ædilis will approve. To me, everything seems to be quite good, and worthy of approval. :-)

Ut collegæ Senecæ privatim dixi (in epistolio quod spero eum accepisse), abero partem hebdomadis insequentis ut participem conventús Academiæ Latinitati Fovendæ; spero me acroases Latiné habitas intellecturam, Kentuckiam, Lexington, et Universitatem inventuram, et incolumem perventuram redituramque.

Valete!

[Gaius Florius Lupus]

Salvete, magistri!

When submitting the new bylaws to the Aediles, you may encounter the same problem as I did. Only the Plebeian Aedile Augustus answered and only after being contacted by Consul Curio, and apparently he does not have the technical means to do the required changes (publishing the new bylaws, name change etc.).
We are facing the sad reality that except our two collegia the forum and most magistrate offices of the Republic are abandoned. The forum will keep working, but we will most likely not be able to make any of the changes that we have decided.
We as the last active members of the Republic should plan together, what we can do. The magistrates need to be replaced with active members. Maybe we need new elections or we have to restructure the Republic, so it can technically work. We have to work together on this.

Valete!
C. Florius Lupus