East Kingdom Gazette
Covering the Eastern Realm of the SCA
https://www.sca.org/news/membership-fee-increase-effective-february-15-2024/ Comments are strongly encouraged and can be sent to: SCA Inc. P.O. Box 611928 San Jose, CA. 95161 You may also email: SCA-comments@sca.org. The Society for Creative Anachronism, Inc. (SCA, Inc.) is announcing an increase in membership fees and non-member registration fees for events. This decision comes after careful consideration and extensive discussion among …
People on the Move – Laurel Sovereign of Arms Comments are strongly encouraged and can be sent to: SCA Inc. P.O. Box 611928 San Jose, CA. 95161 You may also email: SCA-comments@sca.org. The Board of Directors is pleased to appoint Unni Leino (Birgitta Lulli) as the Society’s Laurel Principal Sovereign of Arms (Laurel). Laurel is …
“Our Society is built on the ideals of chivalry and courtesy but runs by the concept of service.” (West Kingdom Newcomers Guide) January 2024 Commendations to the Board of Directors The following individuals and groups were commended to the SCA Inc. Board of Directors as part of the Quarter 4 reports by Society and Corporate …
The Board of Directors is pleased to appoint Dr. Melissa Midzor (Maestra Arabella da Siena, OP) as the incoming Marshal of the Society. Maestra Arabella da Siena has been an active member of the SCA marshallate for over 34 years, leading and coordinating martial activities at Society, Kingdom, and local levels and multiple interkingdom events. …
Arts and Sciences make up a major cornerstone of the SCA. Whether people are creating new garb, forging a blade, preparing a feast, or learning something new, this area of our Society remains a constant hive of activity. Many of our Ministers of Arts and Sciences had the chance to meet up this March at …
The Society is currently assessing the Anti-Drag Legislation recently passed in Tennessee, USA, in addition to the proposed similar legislation in 14 other US states. The Corporate Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Officer, in conjunction with SCA Inc.’s Legal Counsel and President, is undertaking an impact assessment for the Board. This aims to determine potential impacts …
At the January 2023 Quarterly Meeting, the Board of Directors approved the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) 2023 Strategic Initiative. The initiative acknowledges the Society’s foundations in this area and the work that is still to be done. A copy of the initiative can be found here: https://www.sca.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/DEI-2023.pdf The initiative is a living document and will …
The Board of Directors would like to thank Ms Megan Ladd, Society Chatelaine for her work in this role. Due to unforeseen personal circumstances, Ms Ladd will be finishing her term much earlier than anticipated. Her service during this time has been much appreciated. A new Society Chatelaine will be appointed shortly. People on the Move – Society Chatelaine
The Board of Directors recognizes and thanks the members and participants who have taken the time to share their thoughts about the importance of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in the SCA. It is a sign of the passion that people have for our organization, its communities, and making it better and more accessible for …
On 26 September, 2022, Dale Fong-Frederick resigned as a Member of the Board of Directors, SCA Inc. Mr Fong-Frederick joined the Board during a particularly difficult time in the SCA’s history and has played an integral role in navigating the challenges the Society faced throughout the pandemic. His dedication and his wise counsel will be …