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A.S. XLIV
June,
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A.S. XLIV
June, 2009 C.E.
This is the June, 2009 Issue of The Echoes, a publication of the Principality of the Summits of the Society
or Creative Anachronism (SCA, Inc.). Copies of The Echoes may be obtained by emailing the Chronicler
[email protected]. It is not a corporate publication of SCA, Inc., and does not
cies. Copyright © 2009 Society for Creative Anachronism, Inc. For
information on reprinting photographs, articles, or artwork from this publication, please contact the
Chronicler, who will assist you in contacting the original creator of the piece. Please respect the legal
This is the June, 2009 Issue of The Echoes, a publication of the Principality of the Summits of the Society
or Creative Anachronism (SCA, Inc.). Copies of The Echoes may be obtained by emailing the Chronicler
[email protected]. It is not a corporate publication of SCA, Inc., and does not
or Creative Anachronism, Inc. For
publication, please contact the
Chronicler, who will assist you in contacting the original creator of the piece. Please respect the legal
From the Chronicler
Greetings unto the populace of Summits! It is with great pride that we deliver unto you the new Echoes newsletter! It has been astray for awhile and its return comes with hope for a splendid and prosperous future. It is written for the populace of this grand Principality, by members of this Principality, with love for this Principality! It comes at a time of change. This month brings us the stepping down of our Alpine Highnesses and the Coronation of their Heirs. The seasons have changed and the waning of cold weather finds tournament and war in our midst. While it is true that change is everywhere in our lives, it is a tremendous comfort to know that there is a common constant here in the Summits; Every last one of us shares the love of The Dream.
Table of Contents
Words from Their Royal Alpine Highnesses 4
Words from our Seneschal 5
Summits Royalty 7
Summits Champions 8
Summits Officers 9
Moot Minutes 11
Cat’s Meow 15
This Month in History 15
Recipe (Chardewardon) 16
Pastimes (Halatafl) 17
Article: What Does It Take To Be An Officer 18
Words from the Summits Preceptor of Pages 19
Information from the An Tir Minister of Children 20
Upcoming Events 22
Submission Information 26
Subscription Information 26
What’s Missing 27
Coming Up 27
The Final Word 28
Words from Their Royal Alpine Highnesses
Greetings Summits! It is with much sadness that we find Our first missive to you is also Our last as your Prince and Princess. We have enjoyed Our reign more than anyone who has not had the privilege of ruling the Summits can possibly imagine. We have had the opportunity to meet so many wonderful and talented people, both inside and outside of Our fair principality. We have been received warmly everywhere we have visited. The shire of Tymberhavene held an amazing Investiture for Us. The beauty and the magic of that hall is something We will never forget. Despite the distance and the weather, Our Coronet tournament in Southmarch was well attended. To see so many fighters and their consorts arrayed before Us was a truly inspirational sight. We are proud of our Heirs, Brogan and Johanna, and know they will serve you well. We look forward to placing the Coronets on their heads and taking a step back to see them grow and learn. Thank you for all that you do to make this the best Principality in the Knowne World! Brian and Acacia
Words from our Seneschal
Greetings Summits!!
I am happy to see the ECHOES up and running again. I hope that with this new format comes a new wave of interest in the inner workings of the Principality, and a new feeling of unity in our fair Principality!
I would like to extend heartfelt congratulations to HE Brogan and HE Johanna for Brogan’s victory in the Coronet list. I look forward to working with them during their reign.
June will bring change to our principality. Their alpine Highness Brian and Acacia will end their reign and the Heirs will begin. I wish Brian and Acacia luck and long life as they embark on new adventures. It has been a joy to serve under your reign.
We need officers!!
Part of the joy of this game is the generosity of the populace. It is my sincere hope to see this generosity pointed in the direction of service to the principality. In serving we make this game easier for others, we preserve tradition, we begin new traditions, and we allow others to continue to enjoy events and activities all over the Principality.
There are currently officers who have served this principality well past their term of office. I thank these individuals for their dedication and sacrifice. I ask all members of the populace to consider serving, not only at events, but as branch and regional officers.
Offices open as of June 1 include; Exchequer Contact Adrianne <[email protected]> Chatelaine Contact Lucas <[email protected]> Earl Marshal Tyrrel Figenbaum [email protected] Minister of Children All officers are recruiting deputies! As always, if there are questions, please do not hesitate to contact me. In service to Kingdom and Principality, Meisterin Lindis de Aquisgranno, OP Seneschal, Summits
Summits Royalty
Prince Brian of Ledbury [email protected]
Princess Acacia Gryffyn [email protected]
Tanist Brogan O’Bryant the Bull [email protected]
Ban-Tanist Johanna Kjoppmanndtr. [email protected]
Summits Champions
ShielShielShielShield of Chivalryd of Chivalryd of Chivalryd of Chivalry Vis. William Geoffrey the Rogue
Defender of SummitsDefender of SummitsDefender of SummitsDefender of Summits Sir Agu Nur Rustam Ibn Abdallah
Summits Rapier Champion Summits Rapier Champion Summits Rapier Champion Summits Rapier Champion ---- Captain of CatsCaptain of CatsCaptain of CatsCaptain of Cats Vis. William Geoffrey the Rogue
Summits Archery Champion Summits Archery Champion Summits Archery Champion Summits Archery Champion ---- Captain of EaglesCaptain of EaglesCaptain of EaglesCaptain of Eagles Baron Gawin of Kevelioc
Summits ASummits ASummits ASummits Arts and Sciences Champion rts and Sciences Champion rts and Sciences Champion rts and Sciences Champion ---- Alpine ScholarAlpine ScholarAlpine ScholarAlpine Scholar Custanzia Deerhurst
Cup BearerCup BearerCup BearerCup Bearer Brutus
Summits Officers
Seneschal
Meisterin Lindis de Aquisgranno (Eleshia
Ledridge)
4372 Pullman Ave SE
Salem, OR 97302
503-409-7639
Contingency Deputy
HL Brigit of Guernsey
Summits-Seneschal-
280 Brown St
Wwoodburn OR. 97071
503-982-2896
Calendar Deputy
Countess Berengaria de Montfort de
Carcassonne (Jeanne C. McCartney)
875 20th St NE
Salem, OR 97301
360-834-4032
Bleu Grael Herald
HL Vanyev Betzina (Michael Betzina)
130 Third St.
Ashland, OR 97520
541-201-0606 (no calls after 9pm)
Earl Marshal
Tyrrel Figenbaum (Terry Snow)
1615 Llanada
Klamath Falls, OR 97601
541-331-0508 after 7 p.m.
Chancellor of the Exchequer
HL Adrianne von Brandenburg (Erin
McDaniel)
180 Idylwood Dr SE
Salem, OR 97302
503-999-5571 (no calls after 9pm)
Minister of Arts & Sciences
HL VASA d'Este (C L Preston)
PO Box 902
Lincoln City, OR 97367
541-994-6304
Chronicler
Eilaf Spiaelbodhason (Jamie Sutherland)
3372 Turner Rd. SE
Salem OR 97302
541-604-0234
Chatelaine
Vicomtesse Duana Traherne (Victoria
Brumley)
2609 NE Cordata Pl
Bend OR 97701-6640
PLEASE NOTE: Use "Subject SCA" when
writing to this address
Chirurgeon
Sumayya al Ibelin (Bethany Casey)
205 High St
Oregon City OR.97045
503-387-3119
Gryphon Scribe
HL Sharon the Merchant's wife (Sharon
Coots)
P.O. Box 523
Cave Junction, OR 97523
541-592-2272
Minister of Children
Position Open! If interested please contact
the Principality Seneschal
Preceptor of Pages
HL Rhiannon de Clare (Renee Short)
3372 Turner Rd. SE
Salem, OR 97302
503-551-0132
Keeper of the Lists
HL Stephen the Merchant (Steven Coots)
P.O. Box 523
Cave Junction, OR 97523
541-592-2272
Captain of the Bow
Archos William Cristofore of Devonshire
(Chris Ballowe)
PO Box 7186
Eugene, OR 97401
541-343-5493
Captain of Fence
Sir Alail Horsefriend (Scott Mcartney)
875 20th St NE
Salem OR 97301
360-834-4032
Captain of Horse
Sir William Brannan (Troy Griffith)
124 Lani Way
Talent OR 97540
541-535-7974
Youth Armored Combat Marshal
Graf Berek von Langental (Mark Johnson)
Chamberlain
HL Lucas von Brandenburg (Ben McDaniel)
180 Idylwood Dr SE
Salem OR 97302
(503) 999-2953
Webminister
HL Juliana van Aardenburg (Mieke Visser)
2270 Red Oak Dr S
Salem OR 97302
503-363-7512
Peerage Secretary
Mistress Keterlin von dem Drachen
75 Lozier Lane
Medford, OR 97501
541-245-2902
Moot Minutes
Summits MootSummits MootSummits MootSummits Moot
Summits Spring CoronetSummits Spring CoronetSummits Spring CoronetSummits Spring Coronet
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Seneschale (Meisterin Lindis di Aquigranno Seneschale (Meisterin Lindis di Aquigranno Seneschale (Meisterin Lindis di Aquigranno Seneschale (Meisterin Lindis di Aquigranno –––– Eleshia Ledridge):Eleshia Ledridge):Eleshia Ledridge):Eleshia Ledridge):
Looking for deputy; a couple of people have talked to her. Recruitment plans for offices: a lot of offices are open, a lot of tired officers, and a lot of offices coming open in 2010. A lot of offices are already proactive, but we can always do more. Lindis would like to see a Summits Officers’ Retreat – looking for a volunteer to autocrat, looking for a space and date; hoping for a central area – Roseburg area. It will be paid for by the principality funds. Would like to cover SCA policies and procedures, conflict resolution. Brainstorm on how principality runs, some specific officer classes. Need contingency deputies. There is a difference between contingency deputy and a person who will replace you: a contingency deputy is there in case of emergency. Everyone needs to apply for consideration for an office. Please cc Kingdom officer and Coronet and principality seneschal on quarterly.
SUMMITS PRINCIPALITY EVENT ROTATION:SUMMITS PRINCIPALITY EVENT ROTATION:SUMMITS PRINCIPALITY EVENT ROTATION:SUMMITS PRINCIPALITY EVENT ROTATION:
This is also on the principality website, or Lindis can mail it to you.
EVENTEVENTEVENTEVENT BranchBranchBranchBranch AutocratAutocratAutocratAutocrat SiteSiteSiteSite Spring Coronet 2009 Southmarch Ekatarina Hosanna Christian School June Investiture 2009 Myrtleholt Brian Buchanan Flying “B” Bar Ranch September Coronet 2009 Tymberhaevene Brendan Winter Investiture 2009 Glyn Dwfn Tatiana Medford Masonic Lodge Spring Coronet 2010 Adiantum June Investiture 2010 Corvaria September Coronet 2010 Coeur du Val Winter Investiture 2010 Briaroak
Prince & Princess (Prince Brian of Ledbury and Princess Acacia Gryffyn Prince & Princess (Prince Brian of Ledbury and Princess Acacia Gryffyn Prince & Princess (Prince Brian of Ledbury and Princess Acacia Gryffyn Prince & Princess (Prince Brian of Ledbury and Princess Acacia Gryffyn –––– Brian Ledbury & Brian Ledbury & Brian Ledbury & Brian Ledbury & Tandi GraffTandi GraffTandi GraffTandi Graff----Ledbury):Ledbury):Ledbury):Ledbury):
The prince has decreed, “No more Brians”. Their Highnesses: “We love you all.”
Calendar DeputCalendar DeputCalendar DeputCalendar Deputy (Countess Berengaria de Montfort de Carcassonne y (Countess Berengaria de Montfort de Carcassonne y (Countess Berengaria de Montfort de Carcassonne y (Countess Berengaria de Montfort de Carcassonne –––– Jeanne McCartney):Jeanne McCartney):Jeanne McCartney):Jeanne McCartney):
Up to date o all event forms received.
Exchequer (The Hon. Lady Adrianne von Brandenburg Exchequer (The Hon. Lady Adrianne von Brandenburg Exchequer (The Hon. Lady Adrianne von Brandenburg Exchequer (The Hon. Lady Adrianne von Brandenburg –––– Erin McDaniel):Erin McDaniel):Erin McDaniel):Erin McDaniel):
Please contact her about expense reimbursements. Reports in. Looking forward to first quarter, mentioned that holding a regional financial office looks good on a resume.
Chamberlain (The Hon. Lord Lucas von Brandenburg Chamberlain (The Hon. Lord Lucas von Brandenburg Chamberlain (The Hon. Lord Lucas von Brandenburg Chamberlain (The Hon. Lord Lucas von Brandenburg –––– Ben McDaniel):Ben McDaniel):Ben McDaniel):Ben McDaniel):
Looking for applicants to take his position, updating handbook.
Chronicler (Lord Eilaf ):Chronicler (Lord Eilaf ):Chronicler (Lord Eilaf ):Chronicler (Lord Eilaf ):
New chronicler, Lord Eilaf – says “Thank you” and looks forward to serving. There is an updated spreadsheet on subscriptions – email Eilaf, Lindis and Adriane if you are owed a subscription. Subscription forms are online.
Marshal (The Hon. Lord Tyrrel FigenbaMarshal (The Hon. Lord Tyrrel FigenbaMarshal (The Hon. Lord Tyrrel FigenbaMarshal (The Hon. Lord Tyrrel Figenbaum um um um –––– Terry Snow):Terry Snow):Terry Snow):Terry Snow):
The event yesterday went well; thanks to the chivalry for doing armour inspection..
Archery Marshal (William Christopher of Devonshire Archery Marshal (William Christopher of Devonshire Archery Marshal (William Christopher of Devonshire Archery Marshal (William Christopher of Devonshire –––– [new]):[new]):[new]):[new]):
Had archery here! Would like to see archery at every event in the Summits where it’s allowed. Email address not transferred over yet.
Youth Combat (Graf Berek von Langental Youth Combat (Graf Berek von Langental Youth Combat (Graf Berek von Langental Youth Combat (Graf Berek von Langental –––– Mark Johnson Mark Johnson Mark Johnson Mark Johnson –––– via email):via email):via email):via email):
Supposed to have youth combat today at 10, but only one combatant is here so far. Hoping for Investiture place on Saturday. Rules available on kingdom webpage. Youth field hockey helments.
Lists Minister (The Hon. Lord Stephen the Merchant Lists Minister (The Hon. Lord Stephen the Merchant Lists Minister (The Hon. Lord Stephen the Merchant Lists Minister (The Hon. Lord Stephen the Merchant –––– Steven Coots):Steven Coots):Steven Coots):Steven Coots):
Thanks to everyone who helped yesterday, especially Master Timothy. Things went well in spite of the cold.
Rapier Marshal (Sir Alail HorsefrRapier Marshal (Sir Alail HorsefrRapier Marshal (Sir Alail HorsefrRapier Marshal (Sir Alail Horsefriend iend iend iend –––– Scott McCartney):Scott McCartney):Scott McCartney):Scott McCartney):
Trying to get list from kingdom on who’s authorized as rapier fighters and marshals. Now have authorized rapier marshal for Terra Pomaria.
Equestrian Marshal (Sir William Brannan Equestrian Marshal (Sir William Brannan Equestrian Marshal (Sir William Brannan Equestrian Marshal (Sir William Brannan –––– Troy Griffith):Troy Griffith):Troy Griffith):Troy Griffith):
Three major equestrian events in the Summits this year. September Crown, An Tir/West War, Hocktide in Glyn Dwfn. 20-25 riders are expected at Hocktide. Official practice coming up. Will go to any branch in the Summits that can get three riders together in one location; he will bring his horse and do a workshop.
Scribe (Sharon the Merchant’s Wife Scribe (Sharon the Merchant’s Wife Scribe (Sharon the Merchant’s Wife Scribe (Sharon the Merchant’s Wife –––– Sharon Coots):Sharon Coots):Sharon Coots):Sharon Coots):
Has been painting for kingdom. Brought up expenditure proposal for materials including sturdy carrying box, books for education. We will purchase used books if and where we can get them. Items mentioned are consumables except for books. Portfolio case will be used to transport scrolls in as well. Discussion of purchasing two of these since the royal scribe is not always the same as the principality scribe. Nadezhdha suggests breaking up the expenses on a quarterly basis for the year and posting a list of the desired books in case people would like to donate them. Adrianne suggested going through Algebrais for purchase of books because of discount. Expenditure proposal approved.
Bleu Grael Herald (The Hon. Lord Vanyev Betzina Bleu Grael Herald (The Hon. Lord Vanyev Betzina Bleu Grael Herald (The Hon. Lord Vanyev Betzina Bleu Grael Herald (The Hon. Lord Vanyev Betzina –––– Michael Betzina):Michael Betzina):Michael Betzina):Michael Betzina):
Vanyev daytripped – looking at submissions to Chamberlain; want to purchase books and a heralds’ box. Awards that have been registered are in process.
Minister of Children (open):Minister of Children (open):Minister of Children (open):Minister of Children (open):
Mehitabel is new kingdom Minister of Children.
Chatelaine (The Hon. Lady Ekatarina Aleksandrovan Chatelaine (The Hon. Lady Ekatarina Aleksandrovan Chatelaine (The Hon. Lady Ekatarina Aleksandrovan Chatelaine (The Hon. Lady Ekatarina Aleksandrovan –––– Renae Snow):Renae Snow):Renae Snow):Renae Snow):
Ekat is handing the office over to Duana. Working on educating everyone on media policy. Had meeting at Twelfth Night. Has new ideas for branch chatelaines. This event tried the principality continental breakfast with positive results.
Chirurgeon (Chirurgeon (Chirurgeon (Chirurgeon (Sumayya al Ibelin Sumayya al Ibelin Sumayya al Ibelin Sumayya al Ibelin ---- Bethany CaseyBethany CaseyBethany CaseyBethany Casey):):):):
Contingency deputy is Lord Ieuan from Adiantum. Waterbearers are no longer a sanctioned office of the SCA. Branches can bring in waterbearing supplies on their own. Can an autocrat
have someone responsible for waterbearing on a per event basis? – Yes. Nobody got hurt yesterday.
Arts & Sciences (The Hon. Lady VASA d’Este Arts & Sciences (The Hon. Lady VASA d’Este Arts & Sciences (The Hon. Lady VASA d’Este Arts & Sciences (The Hon. Lady VASA d’Este –––– C. L. Preston):C. L. Preston):C. L. Preston):C. L. Preston):
A&S is happening. Really successful principality costuming contest. Receptions going on. Office open, VASA planning to apply for extension. Working with Mathilde to do an artisans’ restreat during events. Has branches that don’t have officers – she compliments the seneschals that have gone above and beyond to get in touch with her about A&S happenings in their areas. Lindis asked that she put out an application announcement on Summits list.
Webminister (The Hon. Lady Juliana von Aardenburg Webminister (The Hon. Lady Juliana von Aardenburg Webminister (The Hon. Lady Juliana von Aardenburg Webminister (The Hon. Lady Juliana von Aardenburg –––– Mieke Visser):Mieke Visser):Mieke Visser):Mieke Visser):
Doing updates as they are given to her. If people notice a glitch, send an email to Juliana.
This Month in History
June 7, 1099: Siege of Jerusalem begins
In this climax of the First Crusade, the Christian army encamped before the city and began the siege that was to result in the capture of the city more than a month later.
June 23, 1314: The Battle of Bannockburn
This significant battle helped the Scots regain independence from England and secured the throne of Scotland for Robert the Bruce.
June 29, 1613: Globe Theatre Burns
During a performance of Shakespeare's Henry VIII, the thatched roof of the original Globe Theatre was set aflame by cannon fire and the building burned to the ground. Shakespeare himself was in Stratford-on-Avon at the time. The theater would be rebuilt in the following year.
RecipeRecipeRecipeRecipe
Chardewardon
While a related recipe, Chardquynce, (Chardewardon) is more like a fruit mousse, this version turns out much more like a custard. It is very reminiscent of pumpkin-pie filling, but lighter and slightly less sweet. As shown in the photo, it's excellent when topped with snowe.
4 pears 1 cup white wine 1/2 cup sugar
4 egg yolks 1 tsp. cinnamon 1/2 tsp. ginger
Peel and core the pears. Cut into small pieces and place in a sauce pan along with white wine. Bring to a boil, and simmer until pears are soft - about 15 minutes. Allow to cool and then grind with mortar and pestle (or in food processor). Mix with remaining ingredients in a saucepan. Heat until it boils and becomes very thick - it will resemble oatmeal in texture. Serve warm or cold.
Source [Two Fifteenth-Century Cookery-Books, T. Austin (ed.)]: xxxiv - Chardewardon. Take Pere
Wardonys, an sethe hem in Wyne or in fayre water; than take an grynd in a morter, an drawe hem thorwe
a straynoure wyth-owte ony lycoure, an put hem in a potte with Sugre and clarifiyd hony, an Canel y-
now, an lete hem boyle; than take it fro the fyre, an let kele, an caste ther-to yolkys of Raw eyroun, tylle it
be thikke; and caste ther-to pouder Gyngere y-now, an serue it in manere of Fysshe; an if it be in lente,
lef the yolkys of Eyroun, and lat the remenaunt boyle so longe tylle it be thikke, as thow it had be
temperyd wyth the yolkys, in the maner of charde quynce; an so serue hem in maner of Rys.
To Make Snowe
• 1 cup cream
• 1 egg
• 1 Tbsp. sugar
• 1 tsp. rose water
Separate egg, discarding yolk. Stir egg white in a large bowl. Add cream, sugar, and rose water. Whisk until mixture will not drip out of whisk. Strain to remove whey if necessary. Serve with wafers or as topping.
PastimesPastimesPastimesPastimes
Halatafl
The game Halatafl is known from at least as early as the 14th century, and it is mentioned in Grettis saga. It probably originated in Scandinavia, as a variant of Tafl. In fact, Halatafl is still played in
Scandinavia with rules similar to Tafl; see below. Edward IV of England is known to have purchased
two foxes and 26 hounds to form two sets of Marelles, believed to be Fox and Hounds. As Fox and
Geese, the game was a favorite pastime of Queen Victoria.
Halatafl means "tail board", in Old Norse, and "tail" presumably refers to a fox' tail. As in Grettis saga,
rävspelet (modern Swedish for "the Fox game") is still played with holes and pegs.
Halatafl is the smallest of the Tafl games, and the rules go as such:
The players take thirteen (13) pieces of one color, and one (1) piece of another. The thirteen are known
as the geese and are arranged as shown above. The fox of course is the other piece and is placed on any
vacant space on the board. The pieces
may move along a row in any direction (except diagonal) to the next point. The fox may jump a
goose,"killing" it and removing that piece from play. More than one goose may be jumped in one move,
as done in Checkers. The geese cannot jump the fox, but instead try to immobilize him in a corner. If the
Fox cannot move, he loses, but if he can "kill" enough geese, they will be unable to corner him making
the fox the winner.
Adapted from a Wikipedia source.
What does it take to be an officer?
Being an officer in the SCA is a very important way that you can contribute to the society. Without its officers, the SCA would cease to exist.
The SCA is a 501 (c3) nonprofit organization. In order to keep this status certain federal requirements must be met. The officers of the SCA help to insure that these
requirements are met at all levels of the organization. Local or branch officers assist in the day to day functioning of our groups. In these positions officers will help to
organize activities, recruit new members, teach others in the area of interest, maintain files that detail what activities that the branch participates in and compiles reports to send to their superiors at principality or Kingdom. The Branch officers are
a vital part of the SCA.
Branch officers A branch office needs to be willing to learn about their respective area. You do not need to be an expert in Arts and Science to become an excellent A&S minister. This
is a great way to learn about your area of interest. This person should be willing to contact resources throughout the area to come to the branch and teach classes,
encourage others to go to focused events and organize social nights to work on projects in the respective area. A branch officer should be organized and a good
communicator. Branch officers should be willing to have their contact information published in the local newsletter and on the website. Branch officers must have a telephone; preferably all officers will have email access. Branch officers are often
the first contact with newcomers in the SCA. Be friendly, welcoming and learn as much as you can about your area and the Society.
Regional officers (Kingdom, Principality level) Officers at this level manage others. There is less contact on a daily basis with the
populace. Primarily in this position a regional officer will mentor and train branch officers, compile reports and other information and write quarterly reports to their
superiors on the status o the region, answer questions, maintain regional files, attend Regional meetings and assist branch officers in recruiting replacements and organizing special activities. A person in this position must be extremely organized,
professional, be willing to have their contact information published in newsletters and on websites, be a good communicator, be willing to learn about the area in
question, be willing to serve as a mediator, be willing to speak to newcomers about their area and the society, encourage others, follow Kingdom and Corpora laws and policies. An officer at a regional level must have reliable phone and email access.
Being an officer in the SCA can be fun and very rewarding. It is, like any job,
moderately time consuming and often can be hard work. It can also be a great opportunity to meet people, to contribute to this game and help to make it the fun place we spend our time.
Meisterin Lindis de Aquisgranno, OP
Seneschal Summits
Words from the Summits Preceptor of PagesWords from the Summits Preceptor of PagesWords from the Summits Preceptor of PagesWords from the Summits Preceptor of Pages
Greetings unto the Populace of the Summits. I would like to introduce myself. I am Rhiannon
de Clare and am the current Preceptor of Pages for the Principality of the Summits. I am very
excited to announce that the Summits now has a College of Pages program and that I am
working on getting things started as this is a brand new office. I would also take this time to
thank Their Alpine Highnesses, Brian and Acacia, and Principality Chatelaine Lindis, for helping
me to get this started.
For those of you who are unfamiliar with the College of Pages, it is a program for young adults
ages 12-17. It is our belief that youths should not have to wait until they are adults to enjoy
the benefits of the SCA and should receive the same opportunities for learning and sense of
belonging. Our fundamental goal is to provide opportunities for our youth to participate,
socialize, develop their own interests and pursue their own dreams. The College of Pages will
allow them to learn the many facets and skills of our current Middle Ages.
If there are any branches that would be interested in having a Dean of Pages for their youths
ages 12-17 or have youth that would be interested in this program, please contact me. I would
be more than happy to get things set up for your area or sign up your young adults so that they
can become more involved within the SCA.
Remember, our youth are the future of the SCA so let’s get them involved!
Yours in Service,
HL Rhiannon de Clare
503-551-0132
InformationInformationInformationInformation from the from the from the from the An Tir Minister of ChildrenAn Tir Minister of ChildrenAn Tir Minister of ChildrenAn Tir Minister of Children
Information for Parents
In the interest of keeping the children of An Tir safe and allowing them to enjoy
our SCA events , it has became necessary for An Tir and all of the SCA to have
rules in place regarding youth at events.
Most outdoor sites have some natural hazards for children, such as lakes and
fast moving rivers and streams. These should be noted in the site handout. . You
will of course want to be familiar with these natural features.
In addition, please read over these rules and discuss the importance of them with
your children.
“The Society Seneschal Policy for Youth Activities has been expanded to clarify
requirements, responsibilities, enforcement, and repercussions for
noncompliance.
Parents or Guardians who bring minors to an event must ensure their children’s’
activities are compliant with SCA Laws, Policies and site rules that require minors
12 and under to be within sight/sound of a responsible parent/guardian at all
times.
All youth activities must have two adults, unrelated to each other, at all times
and the activity must stop if that number falls below the required 2 .
This policy does not relieve parents or guardians of their primary responsibility
for the welfare and behavior of their children.
All youth attending youth activities and classes will need to be accompanied by a
parent or guardian. The SCA youth events and classes should not be considered a
babysitting service for youth.
Neglect of Parental (or Guardian) responsibility for minors:
1, If event/branch SCA officials find minors in breach of SCA Governing
Documents, Laws. Policies or site rules they will (for a first offence) escort the
minor to their parent/guardian and issue a verbal warning. A report on the
incident will be tendered to the local and Kingdom Seneschal.
2. On a second offense at a given event, the parent(s)/guardian(s) will be
required to keep their minor(s) with them for the remainder of the function. A
report on the incident will be tendered to the local, Kingdom and Society
Seneschal.
3. On a third offense, the minor (s) *and * parent(s)/Guardian(s) will be expelled
from the event, and the matter will be reported to local, Kingdom and Society
Seneschals.
4, Habitual offenders will be subject to review by Kingdom and Society level for
possible sanctions.”
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Let the Heralds cry out and let the news reach to all that Summits Summer Investiture draws nigh and
the Shire of Myrtleholt welcomes all unto to her lands
Let the populace come and gather as we celebrate the completion of our fair Prince Brian of
Ledbury and Princess Acacia Gryffyn as they complete their reign and then as their heirs Brogan O'Bryant the Bull and his consort Johanna Kjoppmanndtr come and take up the coronets to reign over the Griffin lands. Also let us celebrate the succession of the new Defender/Warlord
of the Summits as a tournament is held and by right of combat will this successor be chosen. Their Royal Majesties of An Tir King Vik Vikingsson and Queen Inga the Unfettered will be grace us with their presence as well. Please come and join us for these events and more as we
have fun and merriment
Anyone wishing to host a tournament or class please contact the Autocrats
The Event will be held on private lands but is just a short walk from fishing and swimming at Lake Selmac
Pets are welcomed please have current shots and must be maintained and controlled at all times
as property owners does have cattle and sheep live stock
Check the Myrtleholt event page for up to date Investiture Event Info at HTTP://www.geocities.com/myrtleholt/investiture.html
Autocrats : HL Brian Buchanan & HL Keara Rylyn Buchanan (mka Brian and Loree Day) 589 Detrick Dr Grants Pass, OR 97527 (541)471-1860 email: [email protected] (please be sure to include “investiture” in subject line) Site Fees: $15 for Adults (18+) A Non-Member Surcharge (NMS) of $3 applies to all non-member adults. $9 for Youths (12-17). $6 for Children (6-11). FREE for 5 and under. No NMS for Youths or Children. $42 Family Cap (+NMS for adults) for immediate family at same physical address (sorry does not include SCA Households, ships, clans, ect. ) Merchants are welcomed with no separate merchant fee (a donation on an item would be greatly appreciated)
Site opens 12pm June 19, 2009 and closes 3pm June 21, 2009 Site Location is the Flying "B" Bar Ranch (North 20 acres), 1100 McMullen Cr. Rd., Selma, OR, 97538 Directions: From Grants Pass take US HWY 199 (Redwood Hwy) heading towards the coast to Selma, OR. Turn left on Lake Shore Dr towards Lake Selmac just a short distance after the supermarket look for the signs (Parks and SCA). From the Coast take US HWY 199 (Redwood Hwy) heading towards the Grants Pass to Selma, OR. Turn right on Lake Shore Dr towards Lake Selmac look for the signs (Parks and SCA). When Approaching Lake Selmac stay to the left of the lake and drive around the lakes rim (follow SCA signs) drive past general store (follow SCA signs) to parking and camping area for event
Summits Archery Championship & Briaroak Bash Shire of Briaroak
August 7th
- 9th
2009 Riverbend Park Winston, Oregon ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Greetings to the Knowne World: The Principality of the Summits and The Shire of Briaroak invite you to the Summits archery Championship and Briaroak’s Bash. Come and Compete for the Captain of the bow, Briaroak’s Defender and Briaroak’s Arts & Sciences Championship. There will be a Secondary prize tournament, youth Scavenger hunt and classes for those who wish to learn. As with every year we will have potluck feast, their highnesses will hold court and there will be a mid-eastern style trading blanket (Bards, Drummers and Dancers are Welcome). We have several merchants already confirmed and more are welcome (Please pre register as space is limited; forms are available at the event website). We have a couple of confirmed classes and are looking for a couple more (Please contact the autocrat for more information.) Event Info When: August 7th – 9th 2009 Site opens at noon and closes at 2pm Who: The Principality of the Summits and the Shire of Briaroak Where: Riverbend Park 151 Thompson Blvd Winston Oregon 97496 Website Http://briaroak.antir.sca.org/bash Autocrat Lord Therik Merryman mka as Zachariah Beesley 1440 South Grove Lane Court Sutherlin Oregon 97479 Phone (541) 743-1037 Email [email protected] Site Fee; Adults $12
Youths 10-17 $7 Children 10 and under Free Family Cap $40 (Family consist of 2 adults and any number of directly related children) (Family is as defined by mundane law not SCA family or Houses) (A $3 non member surcharge will be charged for every Non Member Adult) Checks must be made payable to SCA, Inc. Shire of Briaroak Directions to Site: From I 5 going south take exit 119 follow about 3.5 miles through Winston Turn left on Thompson Blvd and Site will be on right
From I 5 going north Take exit 113 turn left under the freeway and go to the Stop sign and turn Right. Cross the river and turn right at the next stop sign. Follow Highway 99 north through Dillard Oregon and once you cross the bridge into Winston turn right onto Thompson blvd and site will be on right.
Avacal
War has come again to Avacal. Are you ready?
The Barony of Borealis would like to invite one and all to join the populace of Avacal for Quad War. Castle scenarios, field battles and tournaments for both heavy and rapier will run through the weekend. If you are not interested in fighting, target archery, children’s activities, equestrian, Arts & Sciences competitions, bardic, THUA courses and more will be available to keep you busy. If you want to relax, just come, shop Merchants Row and keep company with old and new friends.
Whatever your interests, Quad War is the place to play.
Date: The event opens noon Thursday July 31st (9:00 A.M. for merchants) and closes at noon on Monday August 4th
Where: There is no street address for this private site near Marsden, SK.
Driving Directions: From the North, South West and Southwest - make your best route to Wainwright, AB. Go East on Hwy 14 (become Hwy 40 at the Saskatchewan border). Drive 8 Km past and turn North (left) on Artland Road. The site is 4.5 km to the West (left).
From the East and Southeast : Make your best route to Saskatoon SK. Take Hwy 16 to North Battleford. As you cross the bridge, stay to the left on Hwy 40. It will turn west (right) midway through town. 5 km west of (past) Marsden, turn North (right) on Artland Road. The site is 4.5 km to the west.
Site Fee: Site Fee: $25.00 per person 18 and over (add $3.00 NMS). 17 and under FREE. Please make cheques payable to ASCA Barony of Borealis.
Event Steward: Jean de Chauliac (Jeffery Payne) 11545 88St. Edmonton, AB Canada. (780)906-9441. dechauliac at yahoo dot ca
For more information and updates go to www.quadwar.ca
Note: Please bring your own drinking water - the local water is not potable
Upcoming Calendar Events
June 2009
12 – 14 War of the Trees Shire of Tymberhavene 19 – 21 Summits Summer Investiture Shire of Myrtle Holt
July
02 – 05 An Tir- West War Kingdom of An Tir
August
07 – 09 Briaroak Bash & Summits Archery Championship Shire of Briaroak
15 Long and Short of It Barony of Terra Pomaria
28 – 30 Harvest Tourney Shire of Corvaria
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What’s MissingWhat’s MissingWhat’s MissingWhat’s Missing…………
This issue of The Echoes was produced a bit more quickly than I had
anticipated, but I sincerely wanted it to debut before the completion of
the reign of Their Alpine Highnesses, Brian and Acacia. It has been a
joyous reign and I wish them success in Their endeavors.
In my rush to produce this issue, I decided (for expediency’s sake) to
leave out most clickable hyperlinks. Next and future issues should be
replete with them so that emailing and link-following will be a breeze
for readers.
Pictures, pictures! I hope to include many more photos of our populace
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Event copy. If you are an Event Steward or Seneschal of a branch with
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Coming up…Coming up…Coming up…Coming up…
In the next issue, I have planned two themes (and maybe more!)
Chivalry
Children in Medieval Society
I would very much like to hear from Echoes readers with their wants and
advice!
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Negotiations Fail
A negotiator is pitched back over the walls in a 14th century
illustration.
