East Kingdom Gazette
Covering the Eastern Realm of the SCA
It has recently been announced on the SCA Announcements email list that provisions have been made to allow for the purchase of SCA memberships as gifts for those who may not feel able to renew their membership at this time, or to welcome a newcomer to our society. Instructions for this process can be found …
As so many of us struggle with the pain of separation from one another socially, so too do we struggle with the realities of systemic inequality and racism in our society. In the United States and around the world, the recent senseless killings of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, and too many before them have unleashed …
From the official SCA announcements list comes this update: During the mandated quarantine period, membership expiration dates of May 31 2020 onward will not be considered lapsed, and newsletter access will still be available. Please see the full announcement here. Comments are strongly encouraged and can be sent to: SCA Inc. Box 360789 Milpitas, CA …
Identifying and Addressing Cultural Appropriation (Tuesday, April 28th at 7pm EST ) with Jessica Van Hattem Society Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Officer Link to Facebook Online Event Link to Zoom meeting In this class, we’ll identify some of the different ways that cultures interact, including cultural appreciation, exchange, assimilation, and the problematic appropriation. We’ll talk …
The Board of Directors is pleased to announce the selection of Jessica Van Hattem (Lady Astridr “Zahra” Ymirsdottir) for the position of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Officer for the Society for Creative Anachronism. Jessica is a technical writer specializing in procedural and policy documentation. Lady Zahra is a 15th-century Ethiopian diplomat’s daughter, preparing for …
Greetings to the Kingdom Seneschal of the East, Pennsic staff, and all who may read this missive! From, Mike Watkins, Society Seneschal; In January 2018 the Board approved a change to the Seneschal’s Handbook regarding parental responsibility for minor children at events. A few weeks ago, I was requested to issue a variance for Pennsic …
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 …
The Society for Creative Anachronism, Inc. is seeking candidates for the position of Board Communications Officer, which will be a 3-year warranted term of service. The successful candidate will be primarily responsible for external and internal communications from the Board of Directors and Corporate Officers Key Responsibilities Create and curate posts, press releases, and official …
The Board of Directors is pleased to announce the selection of Mike Watkins (Alywin Watkyn) as Society Seneschal-Elect for the Society for Creative Anachronism. Mike Watkins is the a Tech Projects Manager for Auburn University. Alywin Watkyn is a Pelican and former Kingdom Seneschal for Meridies. Mr. Watkins will undergo an intense training period, before …
Via the SCA, Inc. announcements mailing list Currently open for commentary is a proposal for changes to the By-Laws and Corporate Policies for the Society for Creative Anachronism. The reasons for the suggested changes are to clarify confusing language, eliminate antiquated terms, and to correct grammar errors. Due to the number of corrections requested, the …