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Agenda for July 20, 2019 BoD Meeting

17 Wednesday Jul 2019

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The agenda for the July 20, 2019 Board of Directors meeting is now available at the following link:

https://sca.org/BOD/agendas/July-20-2019-Audience-Agenda.pdf

The start time for this meeting is 9:00 am.

If you wish to send in comments, please use “July 20, 2019, BoD Agenda Comment” as the subject line.

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.

From the EKMoF: Change in Rapier Marshal Requirements

26 Wednesday Jun 2019

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Effective immediately, the qualifications to be an East Kingdom Rapier Marshal have been modified to remove the requirement to have current authorizations in 3 weapons forms. This change is intended to accommodate marshals who are unable to maintain authorizations due to long-term injury or other life circumstances, but still want to participate and support the community. People wishing to become marshals under these circumstances will still need to meet the rest of the qualifications, to wit:
  1. They must be a member of the SCA, and must maintain membership for the duration of their warrant;
  2. They must be acceptable to the Regional Marshal of the area in which they reside, as well as to the Kingdom Marshal of Fence. Being acceptable to the Regional Marshal and KMoF may include:
    1. Demonstrating an understanding of the rules and how they are applied;
    2. Demonstrating the ability to act responsibly and exercise sound judgment;
    3. Having undergone training in marshalling techniques from one or several warranted marshals;
    4. Being recommended by a warranted marshal as competent; and
    5. Any other matters bearing on a candidate’s knowledge, judgment, experience or fitness to be a marshal.
Please note the existing rule IV.A.5 which states that “Authorizations are conducted by two warranted marshals who are themselves authorized in the weapons form that is the subject of the authorization.” Therefore, marshals without current authorizations will not be able to conduct them.
If you wish to apply to be a marshal under these circumstances, please inform your Regional Marshal. I’ve been working with the EK MOL to revise the warranting process, so I can’t say exactly how my office will be handling the paperwork for this yet. We will address circumstances individually for now.

EK Rapier Marshallate Lists

14 Friday Jun 2019

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The EK Ministry of Lists is transitioning ownership of marshallate records from their office to the corresponding kingdom officer. The first step of this process is to ensure the current list of rapier marshals is correct. If you are an East Kingdom Rapier Marshal, please take a moment to locate your name on this list. It is alphabetical by SCA first name.

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/17hmflUm1tod30J0eqUWPRlJ7-LdC-UVq6KWshEhuKR0/edit?usp=sharing

IF YOUR NAME IS ORANGE, YELLOW, OR GREY
That means the paperwork to renew your authorization has not been processed yet (because you HAVE renewed your authorization, right?).  Please add a comment with the date you performed your renewal authorization.
NOTE: This list may not reflect the most recent changes to the database. Please do not panic if you sent paperwork in but your authorization date has not been updated. Just comment that it’s in process.

IF YOUR NAME IS INCORRECT
Add a comment with the correction.

IF YOUR NAME IS MISSING FROM THE LIST
Email kmof@eastkingdom.org with your SCA name, mundane name, and region.

Thank you for helping the kingdom maintain accurate records.
Lilias de Cheryngton

Position Opening- Society Webminister

29 Wednesday May 2019

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The Society for Creative Anachronism (SCA) is seeking candidates for the position of Society Webminister.

This position reports to the SCA Board of Directors through the Office of the President. The Society Webminister is a supervisory position of Kingdom Webministers and is not involved in the maintenance of the Corporate website (www.sca.org).

The Society Webminister is responsible for the following duties:

1. Ongoing development and revision of the Society Webminister’s policies and procedures, as detailed in the Society Webminister Handbook. This work will include solutions for website issues as they develop; observing trends; awareness of potential issues and streamlining webministry policies to provide better service to the SCA.

2. Develop and enforce clear guidelines for local SCA group websites based on the standards found in the Society Webminister’s Handbook.

3. Warranting of kingdom-level Webministers.

4. Supervision of all kingdom-level websites, including proper use of domain names, monitoring content, regular reporting from Kingdom Webministers, and enforcement of the Society Webministry policies and procedures.

5. Acting as a subject matter expert and resource regarding issues related to websites at the kingdom and local levels.

6. Quarterly reporting to the Board of Directors for the Society for Creative Anachronism, Inc.

Required Qualifications:

* Moderate to expert proficiency in web-related technologies (e.g. HTML, Java, PHP, ASP, web hosting issues, etc.);
* Microsoft Word proficiency;
* The ability to clearly communicate via email, phone, and in written reports; and
* Dependable email access, internet, and phone access.

Desired Qualifications:

* Prior experience as a Webminister in the SCA; and
* Prior experience as an officer at the Kingdom or Baronial level.

Those interested in the position of Society Webminister should submit hard copies of résumés (both professional and SCA related, including offices held and honors) 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 and it@sca.org. The deadline for applications is August 1, 2019.

If you wish to send a comment, please use the subject line “2019 Webminister posting”.

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.

Passing of Society Webminister

29 Wednesday May 2019

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Members of The Society:

I have some sad news to share with you all.

We have recently learned of the passing of the Society Webminister, Lord Markus der Jäger (Uwe M. Donaldson).

Uwe was a long time, extremely dedicated member of the Society, and held a variety of offices before taking the office of Society Webminister.

Although his tenure was short, it was extremely fruitful. His zest for the role and his work in helping the Society was clear and earnest.

Thank you, sir. You will be sorely missed.

In service,

Aaron Palomides of Buckminster (mka Aaron Rusty Lloyd)
VP, Information Technology, SCA 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.

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.

Current Ombudsman Assignments – April 2019

29 Wednesday May 2019

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SCA shield logoThe current Ombudsman assignments are:

Craig Carter – Chairman
Ombudsman for: President, Society Seneschal, Corporate Office, Financial Officers, Executive Assistant

John St. Dennis – Vice-Chairman
Ombudsman for: Board Recruiting, Ansteorra, Gleann Abhann, Meridies, Trimaris

Natalie Degerstrom -Director
Ombudsman for: An Tir, Caid, West, Marshal, Membership Committee

T.S. Morgan – Director
Ombudsman for: Information Technology (Webminister and Webmaster), Calontir, Northshield, Outlands

Vandy Pacetti-Donelson – Director
Ombudsman for: Publications (TI, CA, Chronicler), Communications, Artemisia, Atenveldt, A&S

Richard Sherman – Director
Ombudsman for: Aethlemerc Financial Committee Drachenwald, Ealdormere, Lochac

Dan Watson – Director
Ombudsman for: Heralds, Atlantia, East, Middle, Peerage Committee

If you wish to send in a comment, please use the subject line “Ombudsman April 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.

President’s Report for the April 2019 Board Meeting

06 Monday May 2019

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SCA shield logoJohn Fulton, President for the SCA, has announced that a report from his office is now available on the SCA website. This report contains the publishable summaries and commendation sections from each Society Officer’s reports, as well as publishable summaries submitted by various Board committees.

The report can be located here:  https://sca.org/BOD/PresReport/April2019BoardMeetingPresidentsReport.pdf

Questions or comments regarding this report should be directed to Mr. Fulton at president@sca.org.

If you send comments, please use the subject line “President’s Report April 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.

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.

First Set of Gender-Neutral Titles Approved for SCA Usage

25 Thursday Oct 2018

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In response to many requests for gender-neutral period titles, the SCA College of Arms has been conducting research and taking commentary on several proposed titles.  The research project is being supervised by Mistress Ursula Georges of the Middle Kingdom, the Palimpsest Herald.

The College of Arms recently approved the first three gender-neutral titles – two titles in English and one in Latin.  Titles in other languages are being researched and will be considered on a case by case basis after commentary. Offers of research assistance or proposals for directions for research should be directed to Mistress Ursula at rules@heraldry.sca.org.

The two English titles are Noble and Armiger.  They can be used by any person who has an Award of Arms or higher.  Noble is used before the name, as in “Noble John Smith” or “Noble Jane Doe.”  Armiger is used after the person’s name, as in “John Smith, Armiger” or “Jane Doe, Armiger.”

Nobilis is an approved gender-neutral title in medieval Latin for use by those who hold an Award or Grant of Arms. In period documents, this title was typically used after a given name, as in “Haroldus nobilis.”

BoD Issues Updated Mission Statement

29 Wednesday Aug 2018

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The following is a statement released by the Board of Directors:

After careful review and consideration of all feedback, the Board of Directors has decided to update the mission statement to be more inline with current society practices:

The Society for Creative Anachronism (SCA) is an international non-profit volunteer educational organization.
The SCA is devoted to the research and re-creation of pre-seventeenth century skills, arts, combat, culture, and employing knowledge of history to enrich the lives of participants through events, demonstrations, and other educational presentations and activities.

The Board of Directors wishes to thank everyone who took the time to write in with their comments for the betterment of our society.

Should you have any comments, please send them with the subject line “Revised Mission Statement Aug 2018“.

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.
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