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Proposed Corpora Addition – Non-Discrimination

20 Tuesday Aug 2019

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The Board of Directors is currently requesting commentary with regard to the following the proposed policy addition to Corpora:

Non-Discrimination Policy

The SCA does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, size, or any other basis of discrimination prohibited by law.

Please email all commentary to comments at comments@sca.org.  Please use the title “Non-Discrimination Policy Proposal” in the subject line.

Do not use attachments in your commentary to comments@sca.org. Attachments will cause your message to be marked as spam.

In lieu of email, commentary may be sent by US Mail to:

Society for Creative Anachronism, Inc.
RE: Non-Discrimination Policy
P.O. Box 360789
Milpitas, CA 95036-0789

Commentary regarding this proposed Corpora change, whether sent by email or US Mail, must be received by the Board no later than January 1, 2020.

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.

Project Corpora Updates

16 Friday Aug 2019

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Greetings to all,

From John Fulton, President, SCA, Inc.

As mentioned in my last President’s Report to the community there is a project to review Corpora to clean up any confusing or outdated language in order to make it more “user-friendly”.  This will be an ongoing project and will not affect the Board presenting proposals to the membership on substantive changes such as the recently suggested change to Corpora IV.B.1 which would remove the mention of gender as a requirement for Royal Lists.

At the July 2019 meeting, the Board approved the first set of edit changes/clarifications for commentary to the membership.

Information about this project can be found here:

https://sca.org/BOD/PresReport/CorporaEditAug2019.pdf

A copy of the relevant parts of Corpora showing the proposed edits can be found at the above link.  Edits are red-lettered.

Also available is a copy of an explanation of the proposed changes.  Most of these are editorial in nature only.  This includes changes to the Glossary, some standardized language cleaning, and moving toward gender-neutral terms.  This also proposes removing such phrases as Western Europe in order to properly include many other cultures within the scope of the Society’s pre-17th Century reenactment activities.  This part was addressed recently by the Board.

This is the first of the current attempts at editing and updating Corpora.  It will not be the last. Nor is this considered to be a complete and finished document. 

The intent of this project is NOT to do substantive game-changing alterations.

Please send all comments to comments@sca.org with the subject line “Corpora Edit Comments – Set 1”.  Include your modern and SCA name and membership number if you have one.

Also, please feel free to email me also at president@sca.org with questions or suggestions.

Many thanks to Kelly Magill and Lis Schraer for helping me so much.

In service,

John Fulton

Mka Duke John the Bearkiller

President, Society for Creative Anachronism, Inc.

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

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

New Society Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Officer Selected

31 Wednesday Jul 2019

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SCA shield logoThe Board of Directors is pleased to announce the selection of  Jessica  Van Hattem (Lady Astridr “Zahra” Ymirsdottir) for the position of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Officer for the Society for Creative Anachronism.  Jessica is a technical writer specializing in procedural and policy documentation.  Lady Zahra is a 15th-century Ethiopian diplomat’s daughter, preparing for a voyage with her family to the Italian peninsula.  She currently resides in the Middle Kingdom.

The DEI Office is committed to promoting the values of inclusion throughout the SCA by facilitating the necessary conversations and decision-making that can lead to a more equitable and inclusive SCA.  As DEI Officer, Jessica/Lady Zahra will be responsible for developing training for Kingdom Officers, promote accountability based on our core values, and support our existing processes to address inequitable actions including discrimination and bullying, among other duties.

Jessica/Lady Zahra will assume the office at the close of the October 2019 Quarterly Meeting.

If you wish to send in a comment please use “New DEI Officer 2019”

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.

How to Write a Letter to the Board of Directors

22 Monday Jul 2019

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SCA shield logo-by Sir Bartholomew Hightower, Director, SCA, Inc.

Sir Bartholomew Hightower is a member of the Board of Directors for the SCA, Inc. and is the ombudsperson responsible for the he East, Atlantia, Middle, Heraldry, Peerage, and Census. He lives in the Kingdom of Artemisia. He can be reached at dwatson@director.sca.org.

We’ve all had that feeling. What are they *doing* in Milpitas? Something needs to be done, and done quickly. Are they nuts?

So you screw up your courage, limber up your typing fingers, and get ready to give the Board a piece of your medieval mind.

One of the things I was pleased to learn when I became a Board member was that all of the letters that get sent to the Board via directors@sca.org and comments@sca.org are actually read by the directors, and they often influence what the directors do. After a recent letter writing avalanche, I noted which letters were more likely to affect my thinking on a subject. As a result, I have a few pointers that might help you deliver your message more effectively to me and the other Board members: Continue reading →

Seneschal’s Handbook – Youth Policies

20 Saturday Jul 2019

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The SCA Board of Directors has approved the language below to be used in the Society Seneschal’s Handbook.  While we believe this to be a functional policy we wish to consult subject matter experts in the area of youth activities and further changes may be made in the future. We greatly appreciate thoughtful suggestions to policy language and welcome commentary.

Commentary may be sent to comments@sca.org.  Please use the title “Seneschal’s Handbook – Youth Policies” in the subject line.  Please make sure that all comments are contained in the body of the email.  This email does not accept attachments and will not forward emails containing attachments.

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Motion by John St. Dennis that Section X.3 “Dealing With Minor/Youth -Related Policies of the Seneschal’s Handbook be replaced with the following language effective immediately:

 

Parents or guardians of minors shall have ultimate responsibility for the welfare and behavior of their children at all times.  It is the responsibility of the adult who brings a minor to an event to ensure that the minor is safe and not in danger.  At events in which youth participate in any way, participating minors must either have a parent or legal guardian present at the event, or an accompanying adult present in possession of a properly executed “Medical Authorization Form for Minors.” 

 

Notification of this change to the membership should be accompanied by the following announcement:  “The SCA Board of Directors has approved the language below to be used in the Society Seneschals Handbook.  While we believe this to be a functional policy we wish to consult subject matter experts in the area of youth activities and further changes may be made in the future. We greatly appreciate thoughtful suggestions to policy language and welcome commentary.”

Second by Dan Watson.  In favor: Natalie Degerstrom T.S. Morgan, Vandy Pacetti-Donelson, Richard Sherman, John St. Dennis, Dan Watson.  Opposed: None.  Chairman Craig Carter exercised his option to vote and did so in favor of the motion.  Motion carried 7-0.

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.

Clarification of Pennsic Variance, from the Society Seneschal

17 Wednesday Jul 2019

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Greetings to the Kingdom Seneschal of the East, Pennsic staff, and all who may read this missive!

From, Mike Watkins, Society Seneschal;

In January 2018 the Board approved a change to the Seneschal’s Handbook regarding parental responsibility for minor children at events.

A few weeks ago, I was requested to issue a variance for Pennsic from the January 2018 Seneschal’s Handbook rules for Pennsic 2019 about minor participation and activity. A variance was granted.

But there are apparently issues and confusion. That was not why the variance was issued. That variance is hereby null and void.

The original May 2, 2019 Pennsic rules for minors can be used as published this year. Future variances, barring emergencies, for Pennsic must be presented within a reasonable period of time before the event for the convenience of all.

Sometimes Society wide rules need special handling and variances have been issued in the past many times for Pennsic. The unique and wonderful nature of the event must be maintained. I apologize for any inconvenience and confusion on my part.

Again, the original May 2, 2019 Pennsic rules for minors can be used as published this year.

At the upcoming Board meeting the January 2018 rules in the Society Seneschal’s Handbook will be reviewed by the Board for needed changes so that some of this confusion will not happen again.

Please distribute far and wide in all Kingdoms involved with Pennsic.

In service and respect,
Mike Watkins
Society Seneschal

Mistress Katherine Barr
East Kingdom Seneschal

Temporary Variance Granted for Minor Policy for Pennsic 48

17 Wednesday Jul 2019

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Editors note: There is currently a policy in the Society Seneschal’s handbook (Section X, subsection 3) that all minors be within sight and sound of their parent or guardian.  While there is a Board of Directors meeting this weekend (July 20th), the Pennsic Staff and Seneschal Team urged the Society Seneschal to grant a variance in advance for Pennsic to give more warning to affected families.

TEMPORARY VARIANCE GRANTED FOR PENNSIC 2019
By
Mike Watkins
Society Seneschal
Issued July 14th, 2019

YOUTH PARTICIPATION AND SUPERVISION POLICY Continue reading →

SCA Board of Directors Seeks Applicants for Census Committee

03 Wednesday Jul 2019

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SCA shield logoThe Board of Directors is accepting applications from participants interested in being a part of the 2020 Census Committee.

The mandate/scope of the committee is to design and prepare questions for the 2020 SCA Census, to launch and administer the census, and to analyze and report on findings based on the census data collected. It is anticipated that the 2020 SCA Census will be based in large part on the 2010 SCA Census, with the addition of questions related to issues currently of interest in the Society.

Applicants should be broadly familiar with all aspects of SCA culture and represent a diversity of opinions/backgrounds. They must be willing to work collaboratively with other Committee members and the Board of Directors. Experience in conducting and analyzing surveys and polls is useful, but not a prerequisite.

Applicants should direct a resume and a letter of application to resumes@sca.org. Deadline for applications is July 18, 2019.

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.

Board of Directors Announces the Appointment of a new Director Elect

16 Sunday Jun 2019

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badge LaurelThe Board of Directors would like to announce the appointment of Gigi Coulson, M. S. (Giata Magdalena Alberti, OL) as Director-Elect  – Seat A.

Ms. Coulson, M.S. worked for the federal government for over 15 years as an interdisciplinary sociologist and biologist. She has experience in both qualitative and quantitative social assessments, environmental impact statements, diversity initiatives, program management, environmental justice, conflict resolution, policy creation, and training program development. She has a passion for sociocultural anthropology, living history, learning, and teaching. She is a complete Italophile and tries to visit Italy each year.

Giata  Magdalena Alberti, OL is a late 15th-century Florentine living in Venice. She passes her time spending her condottieri husbands’ money and entertaining the visitors of her father’s house in Venice by hosting weekly salons. Her hobbies include working on her  herbal experiments, occasional hawking, mediating contests of skill and chance, and traveling to Mantua, Milan, and Ferrara to visit her friends at court.

Ms. Coulson may be contacted via gcoulson@sca.org.

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.

Announcement of New Society Chatelaine

11 Tuesday Jun 2019

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SCA shield logoThe Board of Directors would like to announce the appointment of Anne Stevenson, M.S. (Giovanna Adimari, OP ) as Society Chatelaine.

Ms. Stevenson is a Program Development Manager for a local College and has worked on a variety of non-profit boards in membership and volunteer recruitment.

Maestra Giovanna is a 16th century Florentine who has served a Kingdom Chatelaine for the Midrealm, as well as Kingdom Law Clerk and Media Relations Officer and a Territorial Baroness. She has taught a variety of classes on leadership, volunteer management, running events, membership recruitment, retention, and Newcomer tracks. She also serves on Signal Corps at Pennsic.

Ms. Stevenson may be contacted via chatelaine@sca.org.

We would like to thank Duchess Kalisa Aleksandrovna for her faithful service as Society Chatelaine and wish her well on her future endeavors.

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.