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New Kingdom Mailing Lists

26 Saturday Jan 2019

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Greetings from the Webministry of the East Kingdom!

As a bit of fallout from the recent… excitement concerning discussions on Facebook, it was decided that we needed to resurrect the concept of a Kingdom mailing list. On further discussion, it was decided that we actually needed two: one for announcements, one for discussion.

The announce list is locked down pretty tight at the moment, only the Great Officers of State and the Royalty can send announcements to it directly, everyone else who tries will be moderated. It is possible that list will grow slightly, but I doubt it will grow much. To sign up:

https://groups.google.com/a/eastkingdom.org/forum/…

The discussion list is pretty unrestricted, and we would like to keep it that way. Currently, we have no active moderation controls in place, please do not make us put them in. The risk with a list such as this is the same as the risk on Facebook: behind the protection of keyboard and screen, courtesy seems to … wane. Remember that this is a society founded upon Chivalry and Courtesy when you post, please.

https://groups.google.com/a/eastkingdom.org/forum/…

In either case, just click the “Join Group”. If you’re already logged in to a GMail account, East Kingdom or otherwise, it will sign that account up for the lists.

The discuss list is also configured to allow access as a web forum, located at the same URL I gave above for signing up.

Apologies that this took a couple days, we wanted to get it right before we released it to the public. Here’s hoping we did.

Court Report: King’s and Queen’s Rapier Champions

26 Saturday Jan 2019

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Being the Court of, Their Majesties Wilhelm und Vienna held on December 8, A.S. LIII (2018) in the Shire of Quintavia, at King’s & Queen’s Rapier Champions

Court Heralds:, Master Malcolm Bowman, Baroness Marian Kirkpatrick, Don Lorenzo Gorla, Lord Kazimierz of Carolingia, Mistress Pagan Graeme

Silent Herald: Lady Lorita DeSiena

Reporting Herald:, Master Malcolm Bowman

Order, SCA Name, Award, C&I

  1. Jacobus Jaeger Draake, Silver Rapier, No Scroll
  2. Remy Delmontagne de Gascogne, King’s Rapier Champion, Shoshana Gryffyth
  3. Morwill McShane, Queen’s Rapier Champion, Shoshana Gryffyth
  4. Mercedes Vera de Calafia, MoD, C&I: Mýrún Leifsdóttir W: Alys Mackyntoich
  5. Magdalena von Kirschberg, Silver Brooch, C&I: Mýrún Leifsdóttir W: Alys Mackyntoich
  6. Caitrina (known as Katya) Gordon of the Tadcaster Militia in OP as Caitrin Maura Gordon, Silver Rapier, C&I: Chrestienne la pescheresse (Bruni) W: Lorenzo Gorla
  7. Ellynor Redpath, Silver Rapier, Sajah bint-Habushun ibn-Ishandiyar al-Hajjaji
  8. Isabel del Okes, Queen’s Award of Esteem, No scroll
  9. Peronelle de Croy, Queen’s Award of Esteem, No Scroll
  10. Medhbh inghean ui Cheallaigh, Writ for Pelican, Fiona O’Maille ó Chuan Coille
  11. Colin Ursell, Pelican, C&I: Jonathan Blaecstan  W: Alys Mackyntoich
  12. Mikjall Bogmadr, Grandmaster Bowman, C&I: Wulfgar Silfraharr W: Theodora Bryennissa, called Treannah
  13. Rosina Von Schaffhausen, Silver Crescent, Lada Monguligin
  14. Lupold Hass, Writ for Mod, C&I: Eva Woderose W: Alys Mackyntoich
  15. Lucien de Wyntere, MoD, C&W: Harold von Auerbach, I: Keziah Planchet
  • Her Majesty Vienna presented the Cloak of Perseverance to Ivan Ulrickson

The Companions of the Order of the Rose presented tokens as follows:

    • Princess Fortune – Cassius of la Familia Gladiatoria
    • Countess Mara/Duchess Avelina – Ciaran Ua Meic Thire
    • Countess Marguerite – Midir Ceallach Findabair
    • Duchess Katherine – Ivan Ulrickson
    • Duchess Caoilfhionn – Robert Tytes
  • Robert Tytes ran the Children’s Toybox to the delight of all
  • Their Majesties presented a token to a newcomer

 

Open Forum

24 Thursday Jan 2019

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Greetings unto the Kingdom.

There have been many, many “interesting” things happening in the last few weeks in the East Kingdom, to quote a very wise woman.  Many tempers have become heated, while others have tried to maintain calm.

The Autocrat and staff of Birka realize that the Event this weekend provides a good place for the East Kingdom populace to come together to talk, hash things out, find out more information, or just have a good laugh.

Therefore, we have added an Open Forum for discussion of the many things going on in the East Kingdom.  This will be held on Saturday, from 8:00pm (or when Court ends) to 10:00pm, in the Armory.  It will be hosted and moderated by:

  • Mistress Katherine Barr, East Kingdom Seneschal
  • Baroness Audrye Beneyt, East Kingdom Social Media Officer
  • Master Joel Messerer, Member of EK Exchequer Council

This Forum is open to all, whether you are an SCA member or not, or a member of the East Kingdom or not.  It will be moderated in the sense of keeping it on track with pertinent discussion, and to make sure that many can have a say.  Any discussion or question is welcome, and if they can’t answer your question, we will find someone who can.

Lastly, please be aware that this Open Forum replaces the discussion that Mistress Katherine and Master Joel were going to host. It was decided that doing it later in the day provided better opportunities for people to attend and speak.  (There also wasn’t a big enough room earlier in the day.)

If you have any questions or comments about this Open Forum, please direct them to me and I will answer as I can.  😊

Mistress Fia Kareman

Deputy Autocrat, Birka XXX

People on the Move Announcement – Interim SCA Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Officer

23 Wednesday Jan 2019

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SCA shield logoThe Board of Directors would like to announce the appointment of Gigi Coulson, M.S. (Giata Magdalena Alberti, OL ) as Interim SCA Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Officer.  Ms. Coulson  is an interdisciplinary sociologist and biologist with experience in both qualitative and quantitative social assessments, environmental  impact statements, and diversity initiatives, among other things.  Mistress Giata Magdalena Alberti is a late 15th-century Florentine living in Venice. whose hobbies include working on her herbal experiments, occasional hawking, mediating contests of skill and chance.   Ms. Coulson will hold the position until an official placement can be determined and may be contacted via Equity@sca.org. 

Applications for official term placement for this position will be accepted until April 1, 2019.  For more information on how to apply, please go to https://sca.org/officers/openings.html

Comments are strongly encouraged and can be sent to:
SCA Inc.
Box 360789
Milpitas,  CA 95036

You may also email comments@lists.sca.org.

This announcement is an official informational release by the Society for Creative Anachronism , Inc.  Permission is granted to reproduce this announcement in its entirety in newsletters, websites and electronic mailing lists.

Court Report for East Kingdom 12th Night

23 Wednesday Jan 2019

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East Kingdom College of Heralds

 
Being the Court of Their Majesties Konig Wilhelm von Ostenbrücke and Konigin Vienna de la Mer
held on January 5, A.S. LIII (2019)
in the Barony of l’Île du Dragon Dormant
at East Kingdom 12th Night
Court Heralds: Baronne Kirsa Oyutai, Lady Perronnelle de Croy, Lady Sisuile Butler, Baron Eginhard d’Aix la Chapelle
Reporting Herald: Baronne Kirsa Oyutai

 

Order SCA Name Award C&I
  Thoromir Barnakarl

 

 King’s Cypher

 
  Niàlan du Dragon Dormant

 

 AoA

 

 Ulfiedr Artudottir w: Martin Wasser Speier

 
  Eudes de Creully

 

 Silver Wheel

 

 Sarra Graeham of Birnham

 
  Maerwynn in Denska

 

 Silver Wheel

 

 Robin dit Dessaint

 
  Rose de Combourg

 

 Tygers cub

 

 Lily of the East

 
  Malcolm Macgregor

 

 Tygers cub

 

 Donnchadh mac Eoin

 
  Talia da Firenze

 

 AoA

 

 W:  Leana Doucet C:  Robin Dit Dessaint
I:  Melina Al-Andalusiyya
  Guyuk Sakighci

 

 Silver Mantle

 

 Shadiyah al-Zahra’

 
  Leana Doucet

 

 Silver Mantle

 

 Harold von Auerbach

 

 

 

 

Order SCA Name Award C&I
  Patrice du Dragon Dormant

 

 AoA

 

 Shadiyah al-Zahra’

 
  Sile Dhubh inghean Mhic an Mhadaidh

 

 Queen’s award of Esteem
  Cellach Dhonn Inghean Mhic an Mhadaidh

 

 Queen’s award of Esteem
  Vivien de Valois

 

 Silver Tyger Marian Kirkpatrick

 
 

 

 

  

Joachim von Liechtenauwer

 

 QoC

 
   

Trentus Nubius

 

 QoC

 
  Lambert d’Ogremont

 

 Silver Brooch

 

 Harold von Auerbach

 
 

 

 

 Genovefa Clerica

 

 Silver Brooch

 

 Shadiyah al-Zahra’

 
 

 

 

 Reinhart Basarab Draculesti

 

 King’s award of Esteem

 

 
 

 

 

 Leana Doucet

 

 King’s award of Esteem

 
 

 

 

 Xabert dit l’ours d’Aviot

 

 AoA Aurelia Colleoni a’Buccaforn w: Nicol

 
 

 

 

 Eginhard d’Aix la Chapelle

 

 Court Baron Shadiyah al-Zahra’

W: Arthur de Beaumont
  Kirsa Oyutai

 

 Court Baronness

 

 C+I: Robin dit Dessaint W: Godfroy de Falaise

 
  Lorencio Matteo Espinosa

 

 Silver Rapier

 

 Aurelia Colleoni a’Buccaforn w: Nicol

 
Order SCA Name Award C&I
  Angus McHaley

 

 Silver Wheel Maud de Bracebridge

 
  Brien Mac Shane

 

 Silver Wheel Matilda Fossoway

 
 

 

 

  

Matilda Fossoway

 

 Silver Crescent

 

 Thyra

 
   

Spurius Genucius Rutilus

 

 Chivalry

 

 Harold von Auerbach

 
     
 

 

 

 Non award business & notes  
  Gifts to IDD   Their Majesties gifted a basket of various items to Their Excellencies IDD
  Mugs for newcomers   Their Majesties gifted to all newcomers mugs made by Master Tiberius.
  Tatiana Hopfen AoA Scroll given out to her as a backlog from 2018.
 

 

 

 Toy chest   Their Majesties gifted all the children in attendance with a toy from the box
  Archery badges   The Regional Archery commander gifted ranking badges to local archers
  Reinhart Basarab Draculesti Order of the Portable Feast
  Leana Doucet Order of the Portable Feast
 

 

 

 Julien Ceannéidigh Order of the Portable Feast
  Jean Chevreuil Order of the Portable Feast
 

 

 

 Talia da Firenze Order of the Portable Feast
 

 

 

 Niàlan du Dragon Dormant Order of the Portable Feast
 

 

 

 Nabila ab de Salahm Order of the Portable Feast
 

 

 

 Hakan Al-Bashir Order of the Portable Feast
 

 

 

 Theochytlas du Dragon Dormant Order of the Portable Feast

Curia Update

23 Wednesday Jan 2019

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badge SeneschalGreetings unto the Kingdom.

Their Majesties and I have received many emails and seen many opinions on Facebook concerning the upcoming proposed EK Law changes. One of the advantages to posting an agenda a few weeks prior to a Curia is that we are able to see the opinions of the populace, as well as receive ideas to proposals that may not have been presented before.

We had all hoped to be able to provide financial information to explain why the Kingdom needs alternative revenue sources. Unfortunately, due to circumstances, we have not been able to provide that in time. When making decisions that affect the financial stability of the Kingdom, we all believe that transparency is necessary.

At this point, Their Majesties still intend to present a modified law change concerning the profit-share provision of Royal Progress events. The fact is that the Kingdom has been run on a deficit for too many years. There have been discussions occurring for years now on how to rectify the annual monetary loss.

However, this law will not affect events taking place prior to January 1, 2020. This will allow time for the Kingdom Exchequer and the Kingdom Financial Committee to make the necessary financial information available to the Kingdom. This will also allow for Their Highnesses, as well as Their Heirs, to make adjustments in their upcoming curias. Further, this lines up with the SCA fiscal year. Their Majesties are considering placing a monetary cap on the amount that the Kingdom would receive from any share of profits from Royal Progress Events.

Master Joel Messerer and I will be available at Birka this Saturday at 1:00 in the afternoon to discuss some of the factors behind the Kingdom’s financial status. This discussion is open to all who wish to attend. The location is to be determined due to the renovations of the hotel. As I get further information on where this can be held, I will post it here.

Katherine Barr, East Kingdom Seneschal

Job Opening: Society Chatelaine

21 Monday Jan 2019

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The Society for Creative Anachronism Inc. is accepting applications for the position of Society Chatelaine.

The Society Chatelaine is the officer responsible for training, advising and coordinating public outreach, newcomer acquisition, acclimation and retention for the SCA. This officer is currently a deputy to the Society Seneschal. Duties include:

• Coordinating and monitoring the efforts of kingdom chatelaines/hospitallers

• Developing and maintaining materials for recruitment, newcomer orientation and retention, and local officer training.

• Maintaining a knowledge base for SCA demos, as well as monitoring compliance with the SCA demo policy/guidelines document.

• Work closely with other Society-level officers to create, implement, and monitor Society-wide marketing efforts aimed at new member acquisition and member retention.

• Performing other duties assigned by the Board or Society Seneschal as directed.

Successful candidates for this position must have demonstrated leadership skills, problem-solving expertise, and experience with project management.  A basic understanding of membership marketing principles and chapter development is strongly suggested.

Applicants should be able to travel to other Kingdoms as necessary and have easy access to phone, mail, and reliable e-mail. An applicant must be a paid member of the Society and must be able to meet quarterly reporting deadlines in a timely manner.

This position presents the opportunity to help preserve the rich traditions of the Society and assure its future by assisting in recruiting and retaining newcomers. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to help introduce people to this game and will have long term, positive impact on thousands of participants across the world.

As the SCA is the largest historic recreation organization in the world, with a membership of over 30,000 across the globe, the successful candidate will be assuming a role which not only offers the opportunity to grow the SCA, but to obtain significant professional experience, despite it being an unpaid position.

Chatelaine will begin working with the outgoing Chatelaine in April 2019, in preparation for taking over the position in July 2019.

Questions regarding the position may be directed to Jennifer Krochmal, Society Chatelaine via e-mail at chatelaine@sca.org.

Résumés, including SCA offices held and awards received, must be sent via email to resumes@sca.org. Résumés must be received by March 15, 2019.  

If you choose to send in comments, please use the subject “Society Chatelaine Position Feedback”

Comments are strongly encouraged and can be sent to:

SCA Inc.

Box 360789

Milpitas,  CA 95036

You may also email comments@lists.sca.org.

This announcement is an official informational release by the Society for Creative Anachronism , Inc.  Permission is granted to reproduce this announcement in its entirety in newsletters, websites and electronic mailing lists.

Job Announcement – Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Officer

19 Saturday Jan 2019

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SCA shield logo[Correction – per a follow-up email on the official announcement list, the Gazette has corrected the deadline for resumes to read April 1, 2019.]

The Society for Creative Anachronism, Inc. (SCA) is seeking candidates for the position of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Officer.  This is a volunteer position reporting to the President of the SCA.  The Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Officer is responsible for recognizing, creating, and implementing plans to promote diversity and inclusion to create an atmosphere where all people feel welcome and valued.  A significant part of the role is promoting and offering Board approved officer training programs to enhance understanding of inclusion issues.

Your responsibilities as the Diversity and Inclusion Officer will include:

  • Researching and advising the board on diversity, equity, and inclusion issues.
  • Suggest policies relating to diversity, inclusion, and corresponding affected areas.
  • Identifying external trends and recognizing best practices which will increase diversity in our membership.
  • Work with officers of the SCA to improve our diversity and inclusion practices
  • Prepare diversity, equity, and inclusion training for officers.
  • Review the organizations policies and procedures to ensure that these are inclusive.

Requirements for this position:

  • Knowledge of diversity, equity, and inclusion issues.
  • Some policy development experience.
  • Dependable email and phone access.
  • Strong communication, teamwork and interpersonal skills.
  • Knowledge of and experience working with the operating documents of the Society for Creative Anachronism, Inc.
  • Some social media experience.

Applicants must be paid members of the Society; be prepared to submit to an SCA background check; and be able to travel to board meetings as approved by the board.

Hard copies of résumés (both professional and SCA related, including offices held and honors) must be sent to the attention of ‘The Board of Directors’, SCA, Inc., P.O. Box 360789, Milpitas, CA 95036-0789.  Electronic courtesy copies should also be sent to resumes@sca.org by April 1, 2019.

If you choose to send in comments, please use the subject “Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Officer  Position Feedback”

Comments are strongly encouraged and can be sent to:
SCA Inc.
Box 360789
Milpitas,  CA 95036

You may also email comments@lists.sca.org.

This announcement is an official informational release by the Society for Creative Anachronism , Inc.  Permission is granted to reproduce this announcement in its entirety in newsletters, websites and electronic mailing lists.

Comments are strongly encouraged and can be sent to:
SCA Inc.
Box 360789
Milpitas,  CA 95036

You may also email comments@lists.sca.org.

This announcement is an official informational release by the Society for Creative Anachronism , Inc.  Permission is granted to reproduce this announcement in its entirety in newsletters, websites and electronic mailing lists.

Creating Community At Events

15 Tuesday Jan 2019

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For the East Kingdom 50th Year event, Duchess Avelina wanted a Town Center where people could gather. The concept was a success despite the oppressive heat, and we want to encourage autocrats to try variations of it at their own events. This is a summary of what we learned creating the Town Center. EK 50 Year was a large camping event, but the ideas are adaptable to any event that has space.

Speakers at the “Growing Up in the SCA” panel

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First Polling for Prince Ozurr and Princess Fortune Sent, Due February 3rd

15 Tuesday Jan 2019

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arms East PrinceThe First Polling by Prince Ozurr and Princess Fortune was sent out to members of the polling orders on the morning of Monday, January 14th.

If you are a member of one of the following orders, and you have signed up to receive your order polling via email, a link to the current polling was sent to you this morning.

Polling Orders:
Order of Chivalry
Order of the Laurel
Order of the Pelican
Order of Defense

Order of the Silver Crescent
Order of the Maunche
Order of the Tyger’s Combatant
Order of the Sagittarius
Order of the Golden Rapier
Order of the Golden Lance
Order of the Golden Mantle

It is important to remember that there are separate discussion lists and polling lists for each order, and you must be subscribed to the polling email list in order to get your polling via email. Visit http://www.eastkingdom.org to sign up for the polling and the discussion lists. Note that all requests to subscribe to these lists are verified by the moderator before you will be subscribed.

If you are unable to receive polls via email or reply to polls electronically, a copy of the poll may be obtained by contacting Her Highness, Princess Fortune.

The Polling will close on Sunday, February 3rd at 11:59 pm EST.