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SCA, Inc. Seeks Applications for Vice President for Information Technology

November 30, 2013 by East Kingdom Gazette

SCA armsThe SCA Inc. seeks applicants for the position of Vice President for Information Technology, for a three-year term beginning April 12, 2014.  This is a part-time volunteer position requiring technical leadership and a commitment of approximately 10-15 hours per week plus availability for emergencies.  The position is reports directly to the President and indirectly to the Vice President of Operations and to the Board of Directors by way of an Ombudsman.

The Vice President for Information Technology (VPIT) leads a team of volunteers who maintain and manage the SCA’s Internet servers for web, email, and related infrastructure services.  The VPIT team manages the SCA’s Internet domains, SSL certificates, the technical aspects of e-commerce clearinghouse services, and similar aspects of the corporation’s online identity.   The VPIT may also lead and direct external paid contractors for specific business critical projects or administrative duties.

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How to Write an Awards Recommendation

November 26, 2013 by East Kingdom Gazette

scribeThe following article was written by Her Majesty Avelina.

Here in the East, anyone can write in anyone else for any award at any time.  This article will address what should go into an awards letter.  More about the awards recommendation process is covered in this article.

Non-polling Awards
First, we’ll tackle the Non-polling Awards.  (more…)

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Job Opening – Deputy Social Media Officer for Facebook / Emergency Deputy

November 26, 2013 by East Kingdom Gazette

The Society Social Media Officer is seeking a Deputy Social Media Officer for Facebook / Emergency Deputy. This position will require 5-10 hours per week researching and generating content for our official Facebook Page, including links, news items, status updates, photos, and shareable content. The Deputy for Facebook will work with the Facebook content and …

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How the Awards Process Works

November 22, 2013 by East Kingdom Gazette
Photo by Baroness Cateline la Broderesse
Photo by Baroness Cateline la Broderesse

The following article was written by Her Majesty Avelina to answer questions about the awards process.  It is the first in a series of informative articles the Gazette will be running.

In this article, I hope to explain how the awards process works in the East Kingdom (as of November 2013).  Two kinds of awards are given, polling awards and non-polling awards, and they’re handled slightly differently.  For a polling award, the royalty consults the relevant order about the candidates who has been recommended.  (more…)

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Saint Eligius: An Account of the Day

November 20, 2013 by East Kingdom Gazette

Aquamanile - photo by Katherine O'BrienThe following account was provided by Lady Bronwen Rose of Greyling…


The St. Eligius Celebration of the Arts and Sciences was held on Saturday, November 16th in the barony of Dragonship Haven, Meriden, CT. The Competition format was unusual with each entrant choosing to join a group based on their experience level. Entrants with similar experience scored and were scored by each other face-to-face discussions. (more…)

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Gazette Nominated for Award!

November 20, 2013 by East Kingdom Gazette

In a missive from the Society Webminister, Baroness Alesone Gray of Cranlegh, we received the happy news that the East Kingdom Gazette has been nominated for a William Blackfox Web Award! Not only that, but our nomination has resulted in the creation of a new award category — Best Online Outreach. Baroness Alesone explains that …

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BBM/Bergental Yule Celebration

November 20, 2013 by East Kingdom Gazette

Venceslao_Gennaio_Castello_Buonconsiglio_Trento_c1400_detailThis year’s joint Bergentall/BBM Yule Celebration will be held Saturday, December 7, 2013, in Barony Beyond the Mountain (New Britain, CT). (more…)

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Award Order Pollings Distributed

November 20, 2013 by East Kingdom Gazette

If you are a Companion of a polled East Kingdom award Order, please note that Their Majesties have just sent out Their second round of recommendations. Polling responses are due by December 17, though replying sooner is encouraged. Each Royal couple usually runs two sets of pollings, one while they are Prince and Princess, and …

Bridge Turns 40!

November 15, 2013 by East Kingdom Gazette

On December 7th, The Barony of the Bridge is celebrating its 40th birthday, the birthday of Rubies and Red!  Contests, games and prizes will abound as the Barony settles into its “maturity” with interpretations on these themes.  A story telling session will be held as a tribute to Master El. As ever, this event will …

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Medieval Makers Faire – Teachers Wanted!

November 13, 2013 by East Kingdom Gazette

On February 8, a Medieval Makers Faire event is being held in the Barony of Carolingia, and teachers are wanted!  Classes or demonstrations should be oriented towards things that students can do (as opposed to lectures). The subjects can be handicrafts, arts, performance, research writing, science, fighting or anything else that we do in the …

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