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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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Call for Applicants – Deputy Society Marshal for Youth Combat

23 Monday Jul 2018

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The Deputy Society Marshal for Youth Combat serves as the subject matter specialist and adviser to the Society Marshal for the disciplines of Youth Armored Combat and Youth Rapier Combat.

The DSM Youth Combat shall:

  1. Report to the Society Marshal quarterly.
  2. May, with the concurrence of the Society Marshal, appoint such assistants as prove necessary.
  3. Advise the Society Marshal on necessary rule changes, interpretations and issue clarification for the Youth Martial Handbook and other SCA policies as they apply to youth martial activities.
  4. Communicate with the responsible officers of each kingdom which have established Youth  Armored Combat and/or a Youth Rapier Combat programs to ensure the flow of information on policies and developments in their areas of responsibility.
  5. Communicate with other Society officers as necessary.
  6. Complete such other duties as assigned by the Society Marshal.
Candidates should be experienced in marshaling either Youth Armored Combat or Youth Rapier (If selected, you may appoint a special deputy for the discipline you are least familiar with).The successful candidate must be well versed in administrative techniques, problem solving, and interpersonal communications. Knowledge of marshallate policy, rules, and procedures is essential.
Deadline for applications is August 31, 2018.
Applications are to be sent to  Master Alan Gravesend, Society Marshal (marshal@sca.org) and Master Nyilas Kazmer (youthcombat@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. 

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.

EASTERN RESULTS FROM THE APRIL 2018 LoAR

07 Thursday Jun 2018

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The Society College of Arms runs on monthly cycles and letters. Each month, the College processes name and armory submissions from all of the Kingdoms. Final decisions on submissions are made at the monthly meetings of the Pelican Queen of Arms (names) and the Wreath King of Arms (armory). Pelican and Wreath then write up their decisions in a Letter of Acceptances and Return (LoAR). After review and proofreading, LoARs generally are released two months after the meeting where the decisions are made.

An “acceptance” indicates that the item(s) listed are now registered with the Society. A “return” indicates that the item is returned to the submitter for additional work. Most items are registered without comments. Sometimes, the LoAR will address specific issues about the name or armory or will praise the submitter/herald on putting together a very nice historically accurate item.

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SCA, Inc.: Addendum – Board Statement on Hate Speech

30 Tuesday Jan 2018

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SCA shield logoThe following message was published today by the SCA, Inc. Board of Directors:

In our zeal to craft a statement to show where the Board stands on the subject of hate speech, the word “Religion” was inadvertently left off. We apologize for the oversight.

Paul Lancaster
Chair, Board of Directors
Society for Creative Anachronism, Inc.

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Quest Artisan’s Row

15 Monday May 2017

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Oyez! Oyeeeeez!

Be it known that in but a fortnight, we will once again be engaged in a Quest!

As such, I tell you, I am greatly enthused to be coordinating Artisan’s Row!

But, of course, we would gladly welcome MORE artisans and alchemists to come and display their gifts. ‘Twould be, as well, a most advantageous time to bring forth those projects that need more space, or make more of a mess, than one can manage at other events. In particular are looking for potters, dyers and anyone else interested in coming out and taking advantage of this opportunity.

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From the Kingdom Archivist

07 Sunday May 2017

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Greetings unto the Populace of the Great Kingdom of the
East. I hereby bring you news that I have assumed the
position of Kingdom Archivist. It was with slight
trepidation that I then unloaded a sizable pile of boxes
into my basement!

What is in these boxes? Documents. Many, many documents.
Documents that need to be kept for real world or Kingdom
legal reasons, mostly boring stuff, like waivers and such.
I have the daunting task ahead of me of sorting through it
all and tidying things up. I will put forth the effort to
bring it all into the 21’st century and transfer that which
is suitable to a digital format, greatly simplifying the
task of Archiving.

But I have also discovered that there are documents that
are of historical interest. Documents with pretty
illumination, calligraphy and many signatures. Of course
these will be preserved in their physical format, but I
intend to be working with the Web Ministers to bring
digital images of them to the Kingdom Website and
accessible for the enjoyment of all.

As things progress I will be bringing you updates here!

YIS, Baron Goerijs “the Unpronounceable” Goriszoon, OSC

It is February, Here is Yet Another Bardic Reminder

01 Wednesday Feb 2017

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Yet Another Bardic Reminder

It’s February 1st. You have only six days (until February 6th) to preregister with Mistress Alys Mackyntoich if you want to compete in the King’s and Queen’s Bardic Competition.

Because A&S and Bardic are being combined into the same event this year, it is essential that you pre-register to compete. If you show up on the day of the event, without having contacted me in advance, you will not be able to compete.

You pre-register by e-mailing me your name and a statement that you wish to complete, to alys.mackyntoich@gmail.com.

KRM Announcement Regarding Two Handed Rapiers / Annonce du Maréchal d’Escrime du Royaume Concernant les Épées à Deux Mains

03 Thursday Sep 2015

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   Unto the Kingdom of the East do I, Master Frasier MacLeod send warmest greetings!
     I am excited to announce that, now that they have been cleared at Society level, Two Handed Rapiers are now a Thing!  There will be an official rule set published in Pikestaff for October, and as soon as they are published in the Kingdom Newsletter they will be live and official!  This is NOT that publication, this is just me telling you all the great news!  Once they have been published in Pikestaff I will make sure they are also distributed in other mediums to ensure the widest possible spread.  There is also a list of initial Two Handed Rapier Marshals who will be grandfathered in as authorized users so we can start a pool of authorizations going forward.  Thank you all for your attention and even more so your patience with this.  I would like to take a moment to thank my Two Hander committee who helped shape the rule set and provided valuable advice, experience, and feedback throughout the process.  Without you all this would not have been possible.
In Service,
Master Frasier MacLeod, KRM, East

 
 
En français Traduction par Behi Kirsa Oyutai

Au gens du Royaume de l’Est, moi, Maître Frasier MacLeod, envoie mes plus sincères salutations !

Je suis heureux d’annoncer que, maintenant que cela est réglé au niveau de notre Société, il sera maintenant possible d’avoir du combat avec des épées à deux mains ! Les règles officielles seront publiées dans le Pikestaff d’octobre, et dès leur publication dans la lettre d’information du Royaume, elles seront considérées officielles et en vigueur ! Ceci c’est PAS cette publication, ce n’est que moi vous informant des excellentes nouvelles ! Quand les règles auront été publiées dans le Pikestaff, je m’assurerai qu’elles soient aussi distribuées dans plusieurs autres médiums de communication afin d’assurer la plus grande dissémination de l’information. Il y aura aussi une liste de Maréchaux d’Épées d’Escrime à Deux Mains initiale qui sera entrée comme utilisateurs autorisés, afin que nous puissions commencer les autorisations pour ceux qui voudront adopter ce style de combat. Merci à tous de votre attention et encore plus de votre patience avec ceci. J’aimerais prendre un moment pour remercier le comité d’évaluation qui ont aidé a créer les règles et qui ont fourni leurs conseils, expertise et rétroaction au travers du processus. Sans vous, rien de tout cela n’aurait été possible.
En Service,
Maître Frasier MacLeod, KRM, Est