East Kingdom Gazette

Archery at Pennsic 44

July 13, 2015 by East Kingdom Gazette

July 14, 2015 Correction: Practices/tryouts for the Archery Champions Teams will be held Saturday, Sunday and Monday, from 5pm to 7pm — not on Tuesday.
Reported by Baroness Ygraine of Kellswood
Shoot the War Points for the East and our Midrealm allies, shoot for the fun of it, or both! There will be plenty of opportunities again this year. Target archery accounts for 7 War Points — 1 for the Archery Champions Team competition, and 2 each for the 3 traditional populace shoots. The populace results will be announced on Friday.
Range set-up takes place on Monday, July 27, starting at 9am, and assistance is very welcome.
The Archery Ranges are officially open from 9am to 5pm beginning Sunday, August 2.
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Youth Combat Activities in Pennsylvania are not Suspended

July 12, 2015 by East Kingdom Gazette

Sir Jibril, the East Kingdom Earl Marshall, has forwarded the following announcement from the Society Earl Marshall for immediate dissemination: Youth Combat and combat involving minors is not suspended in the State of Pennsylvania, and shall continue according to established Society and Kingdom guidelines. This includes archery, siege, equestrian and thrown weapons. Regards, Gravesend Marshall …

Pennsic Campground Restrictions due to Weather Conditions / Pennsic: restrictions du campement du aux conditions météorologiques

July 11, 2015 by sdoner2

En français
From the Mayor’s Office Regarding Campground Restrictions due to Weather Conditions
Be advised that these restrictions & closings only apply for PW44.
Due to abnormal rainfall this year some areas of Cooper’s Lake Campground are very wet and muddy (and have a high probability for vehicles becoming stuck). Due to that and potential complications of further rain, both before and during the event, the Mayor and the Land Staff are placing the following restrictions and closings into effect. See the list below to find out if your campsite is affected; on site look for Red Lines which will be painted around or within blocks denoting closed sections.
Blocks that are closed or restricted: (more…)

Board Decision regarding Office of the Chirugeonate

July 11, 2015 by sdoner2

The decision has been made to close the Office of the Chirurgeonate as of August 10th, 2015. The board and corporate officers want to extend their gratitude for ALL who have served our organization in this capacity in the past. To those who have provided feedback, questions, and worked to explore options for scopes of the office that would allow our organization to retain the office and maintain insurance coverage for the officers and our organization, many thanks as well.
To clarify some of the concerns that have been raised during the many discussions of this change, the board and corporate officers want to provide the following information: (more…)

SCA Inc. Board of Directors Meeting Tomorrow

July 10, 2015 by East Kingdom Gazette

The Board of Directors of The Society for Creative Anachronism, Inc. will be meeting tomorrow, Saturday, July 11, 2015. The agenda for the meeting has been published on the SCA Website. The location is Mt. Olive Church, 1989 E Calaveras Blvd, Milpitas, California. Start time is 9:00 a.m. local time and all members are welcome to …

Pennsic Mumming – 130 Volunteers Needed!

July 9, 2015 by East Kingdom Gazette

One hundred and thirty people are needed to recreate the first recorded mumming on the night of Tuesday, August 4th at Pennsic. Mistress Catrin and Master Gaius are using the temporary city of Pennsic as a stand in for Cheapside during 1377. Anyone interested in participating can sign up at this website. In 1377, a …

Message from the Chancellor Minor

July 8, 2015 by East Kingdom Gazette

Greetings to the Families of the East Kingdom,
I want to thank you all for your patience and understanding as the Kingdom Officers worked hard over the past week to protect our volunteers and ensure that our kingdom fully follows all modern laws. The youth of our kingdom are of utmost importance to us, and we want to make sure that they can fully participate in all that our society has to offer. (more…)

Great Northeastern War's Site Book and Schedule available electronically

July 8, 2015 by East Kingdom Gazette

In an effort to reduce waste and conserve resources, the Province of Malagentia hopes that if you are bringing an electronic device to GNEW that you will consider downloading the Site Book and the Event Schedule (two separate files!) to it rather than grab a paper copy. Start planning your weekend today! Site Book Event …

Schedule for East Kingdom Order Meetings at Pennsic Announced

July 7, 2015 by East Kingdom Gazette

Brennan & Caoilfhionn, Princeps & Principissa Orientalis, will hold meetings with the Orders on the schedule below. Order meetings will be in the East Kingdom battlefield pavilion. Attendees are invited to bring a chair, as there is very limited seating. Thank you! Sunday August 2nd 5-5:30 PM Maunche 5:30-6 PM Laurel 6:30-7 PM Silver Crescent …

The First (Bouncing) Armor of Carolingia

July 3, 2015 by East Kingdom Gazette

Two of the first members of the Barony of Carolingia, Tabitha of Windmoor and Wescott de Gwhite, shared their memories of with the Gazette of the first weapons created in Carolingia using nothing but rumors of what was required. Tabitha of Windmoor : Swords have a story all their own. Dan (Daniel de Tankard) had …