East Kingdom Gazette
Covering the Eastern Realm of the SCA
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 …
The 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 …
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 …
Greetings 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 …
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 …
The 30th Market Day at Birka is approaching, and the staff would like to offer some additional information about the event for your planning convenience. We’d like to start of by reminding you that this year the event is 3 days long – Friday evening through Sunday afternoon. As this is new, Sunday activities are …
[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, …
A message from the Backlog Deputy of the Tyger Clerk of the Signet Greetings! I’m Æsa feilinn Jossursdottir (known by most as Feilinn), your Backlog Deputy. I have another batch of backlog scrolls ready for delivery to their recipients. Backlog scrolls will be available for pick-up in person at the Market Day at Birka in …
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.
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The 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 …