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Announcement from the East Kingdom Chancellor Minor

28 Wednesday Jan 2015

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Greetings to the Populace of the East, from Leonete D’Angely, East Kingdom Chancellor Minor.

Throughout the day at Birka, I was pleased to see families of all ages and types enjoying all that the SCA has to offer, from youth combat to shopping as a family, from attending family specific classes or relaxing in the Family Lounge to participating in the dancing and fashion shows. The youth of the East attended Marshalls meetings and taught classes alongside the adults, and ferociously guarded both the Royal Room and Her Majesty Thyra, protecting her from dangers big and small. There was some mention of some very dangerous pineapple candies. This event showed just how much we truly are a family friendly society dedicated to providing a safe and enriching environment for those of all ages.

Unfortunately, an incident occurred in the hallway outside of court that must be addressed. An adult grabbed a child by the arms, shook him, and yelled at him for being loud and running around while court occurred. This was witnessed by multiple adults, including the closely supervising parents. Unless you are saving the child from imminent harm (such as a child bolting onto a list field,) do not touch a child withot permission of the child’s parent. If a child is disturbing an event, politely asking them to quiet down, or asking them where their adult is and politely addressing the issue with the adult would be the appropriate actions to take. If that action does not lead to a solution, the next step would be to speak to the event steward, local, or kingdom seneschal for them to intervene. No one deserves to feel unsafe at an event, no matter what age they are. If you have any questions or concerns about this or any other matter involving youths and families in the East, please do not hesitate to contact me.

Baroness Leonete D’Angely
East Kingdom Chancellor Minor

Addendum from the Kingdom Seneschal

People should remember that touching anyone without their consent (except where safety is concerned) is considered Simple Assault in most US jurisdictions even if it does no physical harm. Touching anyone in an inappropriate manner can lead to expulsion from an event and possibly arrest. Touching in an aggressive and intentionally harmful way, such as grabbing or shaking, is contrary to the SCA’s goal of a chivalrous and honorable Society and will not be tolerated at events.

Dueña Mercedes Vera de Calafia
Seneschal, East Kingdom

Nurture Our Next Generation

11 Friday Apr 2014

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Pay heed to the words of our new King!

Royal Family 2014-04From His Imperial Majesty:

Be it known that the children of the East are Our most precious
subjects. Those members of the Eastern populace that honor children
honor Their Majesties.

These young members are contributing to our Society now, as artists
and archers, pages, heralds and dancers. Chivalry and courtesy demand
that our young members be welcomed and encouraged at every turn just
as we welcome and encourage all of Our subjects who would work for the
betterment of our Kingdom and Society.

We understand that there are times that our young members do not live
up to all the ideals of courtesy and historical accuracy that we
strive for. Very few of us do. Yet it behooves us all, parents, aunts,
uncles, friends, and strangers alike to make our children feel that
their presence is welcome and wanted.

We greatly appreciate the efforts of every Easterner who works to make
a place for families at events and incorporate them into all
appropriate activities.

In Service to the East,
Brennan Augustus

Photo by Baroness Cateline la Broderesse.

Queen Caoilfhionn’s Kids Service Initiative

11 Friday Apr 2014

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Please share widely the following message from our new Queen, and if your group is hosting a Royal Progress event, you are encouraged to include this youth activity!

Gate Guards at EK RoyalUnto the fine people of the East Kingdom do I, Caoilfhionn Augusta, send my warmest greetings.

Many times I see our children hard at work learning about crafts and pursuits medieval and ancient. I see them learning about heraldry, life in times gone by, clothing that was worn and why. I see then engaged in youth combat, archery, and fencing. All of these things are good and pleasing. It left me to wonder, though, what do we teach them of OUR society, how the SCA functions and thrives on the backs of the hard working folks who give of themselves their service that we all might live the dream.

Service comes in many forms, great and small, from holding a kingdom office or autocrating an event to washing dishes and moving benches. Every hand makes the work lighter, every link in the chain makes it stronger, and every “thank you” given I earnest makes us a little brighter and happier.

Thus, I created the Kids Service Initiative. Continue reading →

Event Announcement: Carolingian Family Day

29 Saturday Mar 2014

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Join the Barony of Carolingia (northeastern Massachusetts) for a day full of activities for all ages on May 3rd. Spend the day trying out all the Society has to offer for our younger members, from youth combat to classes on all manners of arts and sciences, from dancing and music to thrown weapons. There will be equestrian activities, youth fencing, archery, and much more.arms Carolingia

Come meet other parents with children around your child’s age with parent and child meet and greets, bring the garb your children have outgrown to swap with other parents, and enjoy a sumptious dayboard of kid-friendly treats prepared by Ulf and Justinius, under the supervision of Fergus Redmeade.

Teens and Tweens! Come learn to make cheese, help out in the kitchen, or work gate. Have a skill you know how to do? Come teach it to younger kids. Bring the Arts and Sciences project you are working on to display, learn a new skill in one of our classes or pick up a new martial art.

If you would like to teach a class, please contact Baroness Leonete. You do not need a background check or specific experience teaching children in order to teach, and we are happy to help you adapt your class for the younger set. We are especially looking for those under 18 willing to teach.

More information can be found if you click here event announcement or on the Facebook Event Page.

Feel free to crosspost this announcement

Yours in Service,

Baroness Leonete D’Angely

Lord Hrut Skumsonnur

Society-Wide Family Program Seeks Experts

19 Wednesday Feb 2014

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badge Chancellor MinorGreetings to the artists, scientists, and sundry populace of the East Kingdom,

Society is in the process of rolling out a new Youth And Family Achievement program designed to expose youths between the ages of 5-17 to many of the varied activities that we do in the SCA. The program is a cross between a modern scouting badge program and a medieval apprenticeship. Families choose a topic, are given a list of mentors who teach that topic, then the child meets with the mentor at official SCA practices and events to complete the tasks laid out in the program. If you would like more information about the program, you can read the FAQ: http://sca.org/YAFA-FAQ.pdf

I am currently looking for people willing to be mentors in the following categories:

Archery, Arms & Armour, Equestrian, Family Life, Music, Pottery, Woodworking

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Youth Combatants Inspire Ladies of the Rose at Crown

07 Thursday Nov 2013

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youth combatAt Her Majesty’s whim, a Youth Rose Tournament was held before Crown Tournament this past weekend. For those unfamiliar with youth combat, it is run much in the style of adult combat. Each fighter was sponsored by a Lady of the Rose, or a few Ladies of the Rose. The tourney was run as a bear pit. When a fighter won a bout he brought his Rose or Roses a rose, and returned to the list to fight the next combatant. The honor and chivalry of the young fighters was so inspiring that it caused Baroness Aneleda to set words to paper in commemoration.

An Account of the Youth Combat Tournament at Crown Tourney, on the Feast Day of All Souls in Carolingia, as seen by Baroness Aneleda Falconbridge.

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East Kingdom Teen Party Entertains Pennsic Youth for a Decade

19 Friday Jul 2013

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Continuing with our Pennsic Theme, Baroness Leonete D’Angely tells us a little bit about the East Kingdom Teen Party and how it began:

It was April 2003, and Leonete D’Angely, then 16 and known as Nicola Angelini, was the only person under the age of 25 at the Speckled Trout Inn, an event in Northern Vermont. Chancellor Minor, Ardenia  aRuadh was there as well, and they started talking about the lack of activities for teenagers in the SCA, specifically at Pennsic.

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Q&A with Director of the Pennsic Choirs

17 Wednesday Jul 2013

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Badge of the Known World ChoirThis is a series of Q&A articles the Gazette is conducting with members of the Pennsic staff.

Lady Erlan Nordenskald is a Director Emeritus of the Known World Choir, and this year she is in charge of the choirs that are organized to perform as part of Pennsic.  The Pennsic Choir was originally started over 20 years ago and was a single performing group.  The program expanded to include other inter-kingdom wars and events, so renamed itself The Knowne World Choir.  These are the four groups that rehearse at Pennsic.

  • The Adult Choir is open to everyone and ranges from 60-80 participants yearly.
  • The Children’s Choir is for children 12 and under and is in its second year.
  • The Youth Choir is for ages 13-17.
  • Chorulus Pennsicus is an adult choir.  This smaller select group is in its second year and participation is by audition only. Continue reading →

Bhakail Champions and Commons

10 Wednesday Jul 2013

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imagesUnto all who read these words, greetings and the bonds of friendship.

Today I write you a letter of portent announcing that the Bhakail Champions & Commons event is to be held on Sunday, August 18th, 2013 beginning at 11am and continuing until 6pm.  I also carry words from Their Excellencies’ Martial Champions:

Lady Zhelana Tomeslavitsa hails all who seek the honor of becoming the next Rattan Champion of Bhakail and summons them to attend her tourney.  The format for the fighting will be determined by the number of competitors.  Those who seek out this great honor will receive points not only for each victorious bout on the list field, but also points for any display of the Arts & Sciences, be it armor or embroidery, or any other Art or Science the combatant favors to show the mighty skill of the would-be-champion off the field, as well as points for displays of the fighter’s personal heraldry, for heraldic display is greatly admired by Their Excellencies.  In addition, Their Excellencies will also award points for chivalrous behavior both on and off the list field that day, for their champion must not only be a skilled competitor, but also an honorable one.  If a competitor seeks out the aid of a herald or a bard to cry them on to the list field at the start of the tourney, or they herald themselves in, this will also be a way for them to win a higher score from Their Excellencies of Bhakail.  Their Excellencies Mael Eoin & Ysmay will make their decision as to who will be Their next Rattan Champion based on both the tourney results and the merits of each competitor as outlined above, for a champion of Bhakail is chivalrous, mighty, and talented.

Lord Davius St.  Jacques sends word to all who seek great acclaim as Rapier Champion of Bhakail to attend his tourney.  There will be a fast-paced Round Robin to determine point values of each competitor.  Each competitor’s points will be equal to the number of victorious bouts in the round robin plus one point for a Silver Rapier and two points for a Golden Rapier.  Following the Round Robin, there will be a Challenge Round, where the victor of each bout receives points equal to the value of their bested opponent, plus a bonus for their chosen weapons form with single sword worth 4 points, defensive offhand and two-hander being worth 3 points, dagger worth 2 points, and case worth one bonus point.

The full text of the announcement, and all relevant details can be found on the East Kingdom Event Caledar here: http://eastkingdom.org/EventDetails.html?eid=2480

Fare thee all as well as I fare,
Martyn de Halliwell
Autocrat, Bhakail Champions & Commons

Teachers and Sponsors Needed for Youth Point at Pennsic!

19 Tuesday Mar 2013

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youthGreetings to all who receive these words!

Pennsic is fast-approaching, with Land Grab Saturday less than 123 days away! I would ask that each of you pass on my message to your relative Kingdom, Province, Regional, and even local e-mail and social media lists/groups. Even if you are unable to help on the ground at Pennsic, getting word out is always greatly appreciated!

As many of you know, different Kingdoms often sponsor a day of activities and/or classes at Youth Point, this has served as the primary source of activity for Youth Point. Last year the Midrealm, the East, Æthelmearc, and Atlantia all sponsored a day of classes and activities at Youth Point. This year we’ve also got the regularly scheduled fishing class with field trip, and the Youth A&S Display, there are also three different age tracks in the Youth Theatre Program, a Youth Choir, and of course, Youth Point closes down during the Atlantia-sponsored Children’s Fete to be held in the new Great Hall this year.  Continue reading →