The Official Newsletter of the Barony of Calafia

June 2016 – Anno Societatis 51 June 2016 – Anno Societatis 51

JUNE 11 Gyldenholt Anniversary

JULY 09 Lyondemere Anniversary

16 Coronation (Angels)

17 Queen’s Champion (Angels)

AUGUST 20 (Tentative) Festival of the

Rose (Lyondemere)

27 Leodamus of Thebes

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From the Baron & Baroness 3

Newcomers Corner 4

Announcements 5

EVENT ANNOUNCEMENTS

Queen’s Champion Equestrian 6

Arts in the Park 7

Baronial Practices 8

Baronial Guilds 9

Baronial Council Minutes 12

Cantons & Colleges 16

Baronial Regnum 17

April Calendar 18

Cover: Concert of Women, by the Master of the Female Half-length; Antwerp, ca 1530-1540. Hermitage Museum, Saint Petersburg, Russia

Photo, page 3: Lord Ketill rauðskeggr

Artwork, page 5: “Angels Singing,” detail from the Ghent

Altarpiece by Jan and Hubert van Eyck, 1430-1432, Cathedral of Saint Bavo, Ghent, Belgium

Knight on horseback frame, page 6: Open Clipart (www.openclipart.org) Artwork, page 8:

Detail of Medieval Picnic Scene, ca 1300. Wikimedia Commons, public domain.

All other clip art: Dover Pictorial Archive

While this month is quiet as we recover from Potrero War, there are some important events coming up in the next few months. This coming weekend, we are hosting the Princess’s Champion Equestrian event due to rescheduling. Thanks to our Equestrian Guild and marshals for making this event happen on short notice.

After that, on June 11th, please join us up at Gylden- holt Anniver- sary, where our Cousins, Barons Giles and Giuseppe, step down after a glorious reign. Their wor- thy heirs, Illia and Vitasha, have large shoes to fill, and we look for- ward to welcoming them to the thrones of our Northern neighbors.

In July, we have Lyondemere Anniversary on July 9th, which will also have the 50th year display for Caid. This display contains many relics of Caidian and Calafian history and we encourage you to go up and see it if you are not travelling to the 50 year celebration yourself! After Lyondomere is our valuable Comic-Con demo followed by Arts in the Park. If you are attending Comic-Con in anyway, we ask that you put on your Chatelaine hat and help out as you can. Regardless of that, Arts in the Park is fantastic event, showcasing all of our wonderful guilds as well as recruiting those interested from the various Demos in July.

As always, Calafia shows itself to be the greatest Barony in the Knowne Worlde. Thank you all for being part of the Dream that is Caid and Calafia. You all make us proud.

In service to Calafia,

Guy Rand and Muirrenn

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Greetings, Calafia! What an amazing War! The weather was once more cool and inviting. The fighting was fierce but friendly and our amazing A&S team had even more classes than ever before. We want to thank our Event Stewards, Baroness Deirdre, Mistress Reina, and THL Rhua, and their hardwor- king staff for a great, fun filled event. We had a great time visi- ting with friends from Calafia and abroad, fighting, teaching, and volunteering. War is a collabo- rative effort, from the team that puts it on to the populace that makes it happen. We cannot have this event without the thousands of volun-teer hours put in by some many over the week-end and months prior to the event. Thank for to everyone who made the trek once more to Potrero. And a special thanks to all of those who volunteered to help out to make the event, Arts classes and the fighting happen. Many awards were given on the fields, in the encampments during Roving Court and during Closing Court. Congratulations to all these worthy gentles!

Just before War this year was another important event, Crown Tournament! We travelled up to Al-Sahid, surviving treacherous winds to watch and cheer for Calafian contenders. It was a great day of fighting, with honor and Chivalry on display. Our knights represented us well on the field, but in the end it was His Highness, Ozmund Rus who carried the day and joined us at Potrero War. Please join us in welcoming Their Highnesses, Ozmund Rus and Marissa Rus, when they join us in our Dear Barony.

From the Chatelaine’s Office Newcomers, lend me your ears! If you’ve got questions about the SCA, as the Chatelaine I’m here to answer them. Interested in a parti- cular skill or art, and not sure where to start? Want to know more about the different kinds of martial arts practiced in the SCA but not sure whom to ask? Looking for information on our various

Guild meetings? Need loaner garb for an upcoming event? I can help!

If you have questions, I can get you answers. Send an email to chatelaine@calafia.org, or join me at the Newcomers Pavilion at our next event.

Yours in service,

Lady Isolde de Fetherstan

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Baronial Household The Baronial Household is for everyone, whether you’re an SCA Newcomer, visitor, or transplant.

All are welcome at the monthly Baronial Household meetings. Except for the month of December, these meetings are not in garb/ costume. There is a specific topic each month, which is listed at the top of the Guild Activities section.

Baronial Household meetings are held on the first Wednesday of the month from 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM at the Allied Gardens Recreation Center, 5155 Greenbrier Avenue, San Diego CA 92120. For more information, please feel free to contact the Mentor of the Ménage (MoM) at household@calafia.org.

In service,

Mistress Fia Naheed

With Potrero War behind us, we’ve a small lull in local events before the Fall season kicks into high gear – but don’t let that stop you from getting involved! On Sunday, June 5th, Queen’s Champion Equestrian will be taking place at the Tumbleweed Ranch. In addition, there are many wonderful events coming up all over the kingdom this month and beyond, so be sure to take a look at the calendar for a full listing.

If you don’t feel like traveling, we have numerous Guild meetings every month to match every interest, so this Summer may be the perfect time to try out a new craft, or meet some new friends.

As always, if you’re not sure where to get started, feel free to email chatelaine@calafia.org – we’re always happy to help. See you around the Barony!

In service,

Lady Isolde, Chatelaine

Lady Eleanora & Lady Thora, Deputy Chatelaines

Here are the Calafian names and armory

registered from the most recent Laurel meeting:

•Gemma Rosalia. Device

change. Purpure, on a

bend sable fimbriated

between two ferrets

statant three decres-

cents Argent. The sub-

mitter’s old device, Pur-

pure, three increscents in bend between two

ferrets statant Argent, is retained as a badge.

• Isabel Maria Garcia. Device. Argent, a sheaf of

arrows Purpure. Nice device!

• Ocelotl Moctezuma. Device. Or, semy of

cartouches Sable, a fess embowed to base

Argent fimbriated Gules between four

crescents one and three Azure.

• Svala in hárfagra Ríkarðsdóttir. Device.

Argent, a drop-spindle bendwise and on a

chief Azure three sheep statant Argent.

• Ludovico da Venezia. Name and device.

Gules, a sea-lion Argent and a chief ermine.

Nice 15th century Italian name!

Congratulations to all! Baroness Eridana Ambra Dragotta Deputy Herald, Barony of Calafia

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UPCOMING DEMOS June 11: YMCA Family Campout Demo

Laguna Campground, Pine Valley CA 91962. Additional details here: www.facebook.com/events/1629533763952760/

July 21-24: Comic-Con Demo – see announce-ment above for details.

Once again, officers of the Iron Brigade are

sponsoring a heavy weapons combat demo at

San Diego Comic Con International. Dates are

July 21-24, 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM all days.

The con is at the SD Convention Center (111

West Harbor Drive, San Diego 92101). Please

contact Duchess Kara the Twin at (619) 851-

4934 for information and to volunteer (no calls

during regular business hours, please!).

Join us! No prior singing experience or skill is

required; just bring your enthusiasm and a

desire to lift your voice in harmonious song to

honor your Barony!

We meet occasional Thursdays every month

at the Boeing Company office at 2488 Historic

Decatur Rd #160, San Diego 92106. Please also

feel free to join our Facebook Group – do a FB

search for “Calafian Choral Fellowship” – to

stay up-to-date about practices, music, and

performances.

For more information about the group or

any questions, please send an email to

calafiachoir@gmail.com. We look forward to

singing with you!

Sunday, June 5, 2016 – 8:00 AM-6:00 PM Tumbleweed Riding Club, 13315 Willow Rd ,Lakeside, CA 92040

Please join us as the Barony of Calafia hosts the Queen’s Champion Equestrian Tournament! From among the entrants, Her Highness will choose a Champion to represent her in the

equestrian arts during her reign. The tournament format will be chosen by Lady Guene Annwyll.

Queen’s Champion Equestrian Tournament

Schedule:

• Site opens for set-up: 8:00 AM • Opening Court: 10:00 AM • Site closes: 6:00 PM

Event Steward: Lady Rois Patten (email: queenschampioneq@sca-caid.org)

Registration Information:

• Adults $13.00 ($8.00 with blue membership card)

• Children 17 and under are guests of the Barony

• Please make checks payable to SCA, Inc. / Barony of Calafia

Directions:

• From the North: Take your favorite freeway south to SR52 east to SR67 north to Willow Road. Turn right on Willow Road; site will be on the right.

• From the South: Take your favorite freeway north to SR52 east to SR67 north to Willow Road. Turn right on Willow Road; site will be on the right.

• From the East: Take I-8 west to SR67 north to Willow Road. Turn right on Willow Road; site will be on your right.

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Sunday, August 7, 2016 – 11:00 AM-5:00 PM Allied Gardens Community Park

5155 Greenbrier Ave, San Diego CA 92120

Activities are to be clustered around the sidewalk and grassy areas to the east of the Recreation Center building. All Cala-fian Guilds and artisans are welcome and encouraged to attend and display some of the amazing things you do. We look forward to showcasing our Barony and all the opportunities for exploring the Arts and Sciences available to us in the Current Middle Ages right here in San Diego.

For more information or to reserve a spot for your group, please email the Event Steward, Mistress Ellyn of Tanwayour, at artsinthepark@calafia.org. We look for to seeing you in August!

Please join the Barony of Calafia for the third annual Arts in the Park demo, to be held in conjunction with our monthly Iron Brigade practice. This is normally held at Briercrest Park in La Mesa, but we’re moving back to our old site for this event: Allied Gardens Community Park and Rec-reation Center, where we can take advan-tage of the flat open parkland. Besides the Iron Brigade armored figh-ters, we will also be hosting the monthly Rapier practice, with an eric set up in the midst of our Arts Vil- lage.

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ARCHERY Target archery practices are held on Sundays from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM. Loaner equipment and basic instruction are available. There is a $1.00 fee per person to use the facility. The UCSD Archery Range is located near the UCSD Thornton Hospital. Parking on Sundays is free in UCSD Parking Lot 702.

Directions: From I-5 exit at Genesee Avenue eastbound. Turn right (south) on to Campus Point Drive; make another right (west) Voight Drive. Turn left into Lot 702. Parking vouchers can be purchased at the vending machines. Proceed south to the UCSD Challenge Course. Walk south through the Challenge Course. Once you reach Campus Point Drive, continue on to Health Center Drive and curve to the right. The Archery Range is on the right atop a two-level parking lot. Do not park in the hospital lots. Newcomers are offered a free session. After that, archers are required to either join the UCSD Open Archery Workout Class or purchase an Archery Workout pass. For other questions, please contact the Captain of Archers at archery@calafia.org.

ARMOURED Fighter practices are being held on Sundays and Wednesday evenings in the city of La Mesa’s Briercrest Park, 9001 Wakarusa St., La Mesa, CA 91942. Sunday practices start at 12:00 PM, Wednesday evening practices start at 4:00 PM, or when enough people are there. For information about fighter practices, contact the Baronial Marshal at marshal@calafia.org.

IRON BRIGADE Iron Brigade is the name of Calafia’s Heavy Weapons unit that is part of the Kingdom of Caid’s Army. Brigade practice is normally held on the first Sunday of the month in the city of La Mesa’s Briercrest Park, 9001 Wakarusa St., La Mesa, CA 91942. For questions or more information about Brigade practices, please contact the Commander of the Iron Brigade at ironbrigade@calafia.org.

RAPIER Rapier practice is held every Sunday from 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM and Wednesday evenings from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM in the city of La Mesa’s Briercrest Park, 9001 Wakarusa St., La Mesa, CA 91942. For questions or information about Rapier practice please contact Deputy Marshal for Fence at rapier@calafia.org.

UNARMOURED The Unarmored Combat Guild is dedicated to the study of historically-accurate combat, focusing on unarmored combat with both long sword and sword & buckler. If you are interested in studying period fighting techniques and fighting (but not wearing all that armor), please contact the Deputy Marshal for Unarmoured at unarmored@calafia.org.

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Bardic The Calafia Bardic Guild is about entertaining the populace of the Barony through song, story, original work and period pieces. The meetings are held at 5:00pm on the 2nd Tuesday of the month at the home of Lord Fergus Ó Dubhshláine. Please contact him for directions.

Guild Steward: Lord Fergus Ó Dubhshláine Guild email: bardic@calafia.org

Brewers The Brewers Guild is a loosely-organized group interested in the beverage arts, both alcoholic and non. Meetings are currently held on a quarterly basis and are open to all over the age of 18 (due to hot liquids & the use of burners), with a limit of 21 people for tasting of fermented beverages. If you are interested in brewing, come help with the brewing in process and learn by doing. If you want to craft your own, help and equipment is available. For further information, please contact the Guild Steward.

Guild Steward: Lady Talan Tanki Guild email: brewers@calafia.org

Company of St. Catherine (Spinning and Weaving)

We focus on the period uses of string – all string, all methods. If you want to learn to weave, knit, naalbind, dye, sew, embellish, or make a pattern, then we are the group for you. The Company of St. Catherine meets on the 2nd Tuesday of the month between September and June at 6:30pm. The Guild is dark in July and August. Meetings are held at the Guildmistress’ home. Please contact her for directions and additional information.

Guild Steward: Baroness Thea Northernridge Guild email: costcatherine@calafia.org Yahoo! Group: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Companyofstc

Just of Bit of Trim (Costuming)

Just a Bit of Trim promotes interest in historical costuming and costuming skills. The Guild is open to members of all levels of skill in sewing, costuming, needlework, and related skills. We hold monthly classes with speakers on a wide variety of topics, including garb, jewelry, hairstyles, cosmetics, headwear, accessories, embroidery and embellishment, pattern design, and researching historical costuming.

The Guild also sponsors occasional workshops or field trips. Just a Bit of Trim meets from 7:00 to 9:00pm on the 2nd Monday of the month at the Allied Gardens Recreation Centre, 5155 Greenbrier Avenue, San Diego, California 92120.

Guild Steward: Lady Brighid ni Muirenn Guild email: costumers@calafia.org Yahoo! Group: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/calafiacostumersguild

Equestrian The Equestrian Guild is dedicated to the practice of skill at arms on horseback. We also practice and learn basic and essential horsemanship. One does not need to own a horse to participate. However, horse sharing is at the discretion of the horse owner.

We meet monthly at Tumbleweed Ranch (13315 Willow Road, Lakeside CA) . There is a spacious area for parking, a large arena for games, and two smaller unfenced areas for lunging and warm-up.

Site opens 9:30 AM and practice goes until about mid-afternoon. Practice dates for 2016: July 31, August 14, September 25, November 20, December 18. (No June practice in favor of Queen’s Champion Equestrian Tourney).

There is no charge for attendance, but donations are accepted.

Guild Steward: Duchess Kara the Twin of Kelton Guild email: equestrianguild@calafia.org Yahoo! Group: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Calafiaeq

FB Group: Caid Equestrian – Kingdom of Caid - SCA

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European Dance The European Dance Guild meets on the 3rd Monday of the month at the Allied Gardens Rec Center, 5155 Greenbrier Ave, San Diego, CA 92120.

Guild Steward: THL Maluchka Korotkova Guild email: europeandance@calafia.org

Hearth & Cauldron (Cooking)

Hearth & Cauldron is Calafia’s cooking guild. The Guild covers outdoor cooking, feasts, and all periods of cooking that relate to the SCA. All are welcome; please contact the Guild Steward for directions and additional information.

Guild Steward: Lady Ysabeau Boucher Guild email: hearth_and_cauldron@calafia.org Facebook page: http://tinyurl.com/ls4bwh3 Google Group: http://tinyurl.com/9vqwc7x

Middle Eastern The Middle Eastern Guild is all about the recreation and research of the Middle East throughout the Middle Ages, from costuming to cooking, music, art, and history. The Guild meets on the 1st Monday of the month at 7:00pm. Meeting locations can vary depending on the subject. Please contact the Guild Steward for meeting location or additional information.

Guild Steward: THL Giovanna Ricci Guild email: middleeastern@calafia.org Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/groups/154338727949112

Music The Music Guild meets at 6:30pm on the 4th Tuesday of the month at the home of Master Samuel. Please contact the Guild Steward for additional information.

Guild Steward: Master Samuel Piper Guild email: musicians@calafia.org Guild Webpage: http://calafiamusicguild.org Google Group: http://groups.google.com/group/ CalafiaMusicGuild?hl=en

Nautical The Nautical Guild of Calafia is for members of the populace with an interest in exploring SCA-period seafaring aspects, including ships and sailors, merchants, privateers, pirates, and those in service to their kingdom. Presently, the Nautical Guild has been charged with managing the Flagship of Calafia competition, to include nautically-related activities at events in support of the competition. Please contact the Guild Steward for information about meeting dates and times.

Guild Steward: THL Curteis FitzOsbern Guild email: nauticalguild@calafia.org Facebook page: http://tinyurl.com/m42khlu

Needleworkers The Needleworkers Guild encourages and promotes the study and research of medieval needlework, including SCA-period needlework for embellishment; learning and recreating period stitches; sharing knowledge and techniques; and engendering ardor for such handiwork. The Guild is open to stitchers of all experience levels. Any kind of needlework is welcome. Bring your current project or ideas and a chair. We look forward to meeting you. Meeting locations and dates vary. We meet at 12:00 noon on the day of Brigade Practice at the same location.

Guild Steward: Mistress Adelicia of Caithness Guild email: needleworkers@calafia.org Yahoo! Group: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/calafianneedleworkersguild

Provisioners Mission Statement: To investigate and practice techniques of preparing and preserving food for storage, travel and trade. The Guild will regularly support lunch and feast service in whole or in part. Meeting schedule: Once-monthly business and discussion meetings unless decided differently by members (day to be determined). Additional project days may be scheduled as needed.

Guild Steward: THL Michael Treighie Guild email: provisionersguild@calafia.org

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Scribal Guild, cont. look for the traveling scriptorium pavilion at the next Kingdom or Baronial event. The Scribal Guild meets in conjunction with Heraldic Consulting between 6:00pm and 9:00pm on the 4th Tuesday of the month at the Allied Gardens Rec Centre, 5155 Greenbrier Aveue, San Diego, CA, 92120.

Bibliothecarius: Master Ronan mac Magnus Notarius: Senhor Ponç lo Bonòme Librario: Lord Gregory Lukyn Guild email: scriptorium@calafia.org Yahoo! Group: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/calafianscribes

Viking The purpose of the Viking Guild is to promote fellowship and education among those who show an interest in the life and culture of the Viking people who inhabited northern Europe from the 8th to 11th centuries. Membership is open to all! We just request that you have an interest in the Viking culture. The Guild meets on the 4th Monday of the month at 7:00 PM at the Allied Gardens Rec Center, 5155 Greenbrier Ave, San Diego, CA 92120. We encourage the study and appreciation of Viking culture and arts through research, teaching, classes, and workshops.

Guild Steward: Lady Euginia in rauða Guild email: vikingguild@calafia.org Yahoo! Group: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Calafia_Viking_Guild Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/groups/calafiavikingguild

Unarmoured Combat The Unarmored Combat Guild is dedicated to the study of historically-accurate combat, focusing on unarmored combat with both longsword and sword & buckler. If you are interested in studying period fighting techniques and fighting (without all that armor), please join us! We regularly meet on Wednesdays from 6:30pm to 9pm at Briercrest Park, 9001 Wakarusa St, La Mesa, CA 91942. Check Yahoo! Group for dates.

Guild Steward: Lord Orion Martyn Guild email: unarmored@calafia.org Yahoo! Group: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Calafia-Unarmored

Rapier The Rapier Guild promotes the practice, discussion, and teaching of SCA rapier, which is grounded in 16th century Italian rapier forms. We meet for practice at Briercrest Park, 9001 Wakarusa St., La Mesa, CA 91941 on Sundays from 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM and Wednesday nights from 6:30 PM to 9:00 PM, barring conflicting events. Loaner gear is available for new participants interested in the form. For more information contact the Guild Steward.

Guild Steward: THL Rhua Cat Ifrinn Guild email: rapierguild@calafia.org

Right Noble Metalworkers The Calafia Right Noble Metalworkers Guild's mission is to encourage and promote the study, re-creation, and research of the metal work of the Middle Ages. The Guild shares the knowledge of period design, period and modern construction, history, shop safety, and other related subjects. Quarterly business meetings begin at 6:00 PM on the first Tuesday of January, April, July, and October at the San Diego Brewing Company. Open shop nights are every Thursday evening from 5:30 PM to 9:00-ish. First time visitors are required to receive shop safety instructions.

Guild Steward: THL Sabyna of Aydon Guild email: metalworkers@calafia.org Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/#!/groups/108685095961907

Google Group: http://tinyurl.com/c5utvox

Scholars The Scholars Guild meets on the 1st Monday of the month at 7:00pm. Please contact the Guild Steward for meeting location.

Guild Steward: Duke Guillaume de Belgique Guild email: scholars@calafia.org

Scribal

The Calafia Scribes Guild is open to anyone and everyone of all artistic levels interested in learning about the scribal arts. We practice calligraphy and illumination, with an emphasis on making award scrolls for the Kingdom and Barony. If you are unable to make a monthly scriptorium meeting,

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19 May 2016 Commentary and Announcements Commentary from the Baron and Baroness:

We look forward to seeing everyone at Crown Tournament and at Potrero. We will not be hauling chairs to Crown, so please bring your own.

There are still lots of important volunteer shifts open for Potrero; please sign up for one!

Commentary from the Seneschal (THL Seraphina Lilje):

The bid for Calafia Anniversary was awarded to Lady Isolde. The bid for Winter Arts is awarded to Lady Arnóra Tryggvadóttir.

Baronial Officers Reports Arts and Sciences (Lady Euginia in rauða):

For April, both I and my deputy (Lady Grainne) attended both Tanwayour Anniversary and Summergate Anniversary. I also attended Council.

At Tanwayour, we had A&S Point, where we held two classes. In the morning, we had a class on tokens of appreciation, covering first what they are and then how to make beaded tokens. In the afternoon, Baroness Arianne taught a class on what it takes to be a consort. We also had crafters hanging out doing projects.

Summergate was a fun day, with Lady Gemma joining us with her Henna Lounge; also, Duchess Eilidh taught a fabulous class on kumihimo. We also had folks hanging out to work on projects for the day.

Arts and Sciences is ready for Potrero! As of Friday night we have 53 classes scheduled. We will be trying out the new A&S Village concept this year, and I am really looking forward to War.

Chatelaine (Lady Isolde de Fetherstan):

Chatelaine attended Baronial Household meeting, Council Meeting, Tanwayour Anniversary, St. Jude’s Demo, Summergate Anniversary, and KingdomCon Demo.

We have had ~ten emails from newcomers, plus about 25 newcomers in person at demos and events.

I have the best deputies in the world, and we’re all looking forward to working with our newcomers at Potrero War!

Chatelains (Lady Isolde, cont.)

• Deputy of Baronial Household (Mistress Fia Naheed) – Baronial Household meeting was held May 4 at Allied Gardens Rec Center. There were eight in attendance. The topic was “Final Prep and Packing for War.” Thanks to Isolde for attending and assisting in the discussion!

• Deputy for Demos (open position) - No Report

Chronicler (THL Dagný Starkaðardóttir):

Attended April Baronial Council Meeting and the Potrero War Planning Meeting. Currently working on the Potrero War Gate Book.

Chronicler’s Office is seeking a Deputy Chronicler with the goal of stepping up as Chronicler when the current Chronicler’s warrant expires in October. Interested parties should email chronicler@calafia.org.

Constable (Lord Juger Knot):

I did not attend any events. Summergate Anniversary was attended by Jerald, one of my deputies. Lost and Found for that event included one coffee cup, a chair, and a parasol (all returned).

Exchequer (Mistress Lasairiona inghean Gheibheannaigh):

Attended Event Planning Meeting, Potrero War Meeting. For Potrero 2016, we are working on Pre-Reg and Gate items.

There is very specific wording being sent from Kingdom for official use on event posts. Please run any planned posts or other advertisements by the Exchequer for approval. If you have planned events coming up, we would like your requests in ASAP!

• Deputy for Assets (Lady Sárán mac Duinn) – Nothing to report.

• Baronial Keep (THL Michael Treighie) - No report.

Herald (Lady Ariana verch Gwenllian):

Attended 3/20 Kingdom Heraldry Meeting; 3/22 Heraldic Consulting/Baronial Scriptorium; 4/2 Tanwayour; 4/10 Kingdom Heraldry Meeting; 4/21 Populace Meeting; 4/23 Summergate Anniversary. Eridana ran consulting at the 4/26 Baronial Scriptorium and attended the 5/15 Kingdom Heraldry Meeting.

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Council Minutes, cont. • Deputy for Thrown Weapons (Lord Mikhail

Liutognev) – Nothing to report.

• Deputy for Unarmored Combat (Don Avenel Kellough) – No report.

Media Liaison (Lord Andrew Farefax):

Nothing to report.

Social Media (Lord Christoffer Dechsel):

No report.

Webwright (THL Curteis FitzOsbern de Abergavenny):

Several conversations with the Potrero Volunteer Steward regarding the iVolunteer process. We are planning a post-Potrero wrap-up with the Volunteer Steward to assist with reporting volunteer hours.

Discovered an Event Registration and Management module for WordPress. Plan to evaluate as possible update and replacement for current Potrero website and registration systems. Will not implement until positive evaluation and Council approval has been obtained.

Deputy Seneschals:

• Events (Lord Liam Makfersan) – Attended Summergate Anniversary.

• Guilds (Lady Grainne ingen Tomais) – Attended Viking Guild Meeting and Tanwayour and Summergate Anniversaries.

• Special Projects (THL Margeret Kerne) – No report.

• Waivers/Warrants (Lady Elspeth Lyttleburye) – No report.

• Secretary (Lord Christoffer Dechsel) – No report.

• Rec Center Rep (THL Sakan bint al-Kimiya’i) – Attended the 5/2 Allied Gardens Recreation Council Meeting. The City presented plans for a proposed joint-use field at Marvin Elementary at 5720 Brunswick Avenue; the community is opposed. Rec Council tabled discussion until City addresses issues raised: traffic congestion, loitering, vandalism, etc. Otherwise, business as usual.

• Registrar (Lord Darius da Carrara) – No report.

Baronial Subgroup Reports Canton of Poll na Gainmhe (Baroness Deirdre Oilithreach):

Nothing to report.

Herald (Lady Ariana verch Gwenllian, cont.):

There will be Consulting Heraldry on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday at Potrero War in the Closed Ramada.

Thank you to Lady Isolde for running closing court at Summergate Anniversary! Welcome to the new Herald for the Canton of Tanwayour, Lord Juger Knot!

Congratulations to Karl von Rothenberg for being recognized with a Serpent’s Flame for his wood and metal working at Summergate Anniversary!

• Deputy Herald – Consulting (Baroness Eridana Ambra Dragotta) – No report.

Marshall (Baron Methias Vaux):

Attended three Sunday practices, with eight to 14 fighters and three waivers collected per practice.

• Deputy for Lysts (THL Tierrynna CaerNarvon) – At Summergate Anniversary there were 15 armored combatants, five rapier combatants, and five unarmored combatants. Winners were:

• Armored: 1st Karl von Rothenberg; 2nd Marcellus the Templar; 3rd Duncan Rose

• Rapier: 1st Don Konrad Faust; 2nd MoD Oliver Dogberry; 3rd Don Avenel Kellough

• Unarmored: 1st Don Avenel Kellough; 2nd Kolbrandr; 3rd Tierrynna

I will be running a Lysts class at Potrero War on Friday. Anyone interested, please bring your chair and meet at the Waterbearing/fighter authorization tables.

• Deputy for Archery (Lord Christoffer Dechsel) – No report.

• Deputy for Equestrian (THL Niall Marescal) – No report.

• Deputy for Youth Combat (THL Arianne Lightheart of Whiteheld) – Attended Brigade Practice on 5/1; there were five Youth combatants in attendance and we collected one waiver.

There was only one Youth combatant at Summergate Anniversary, so activities were cancelled.

• Deputy for Rapier (Master Michael Mallory) – Attended eight Wednesday and Sunday practices and Summergate Anniversary. There were four to eight fighters per event, with zero to two waivers collected at each practice.

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Council Minutes, cont. Canton of Summergate (Sir Gamyl of Mottrom):

No report.

Canton of Tanwayour (Mistress Ellyn of Tanwayour):

There were six attendees at our last monthly meeting. We have a possible new member interested in Unarmored combat.

College of St. Artemas (DARK)

College of St. Isidore (Lord Domhnall Ó Loirgeneáin):

Nothing to report.

Guild Reports Bardic Guild (Lord Fergus O Dubhshlaine):

We were dark for the month. We are preparing for May War, and will be dark for the month of May. We will be meeting in June, and our regular meetings will change to the third Sunday fighter practice each month.

Brewers Guild (Lady Talan Tanki):

No report.

Celtic Guild (Lady Adelwyn Atewattere):

We had one meeting, helt at St. Jude’s Tourney on 4/17. Three were in attendance. We discussed funds: how to raise money and what to use it for.

Our summer meeting will revolve around food (either restaurant or picnic), and we’ll discuss upcoming events and our involvement in them. Full meeting will be Celtic 101 class. We probably will be involved with Leif Erickson Tourney, running games or whatnot. This will be discussed at our Summer meeting.

We’ve been asked if we’d like to have a fundraiser breakfast at Calafian Anniversary. No one yet picked to be in charge of it.

Company of St. Catherine (Baroness Thea Northernridge):

We met on May 10; six were in attendance.

Our June 14 meeting is the last one for the season. We will be dark in July and August. When we resume in September, we will begin with a planning meeting.

Costumer’s Guild (Lady Brighid ni Muirenn):

No report.

Equestrian Guild (Duchess Kara the Twin of Kelton):

There were Equestrian practices on April 24th (22 in attendance) and May 8th (25 equestrians and six observers in attendance). Meetings were held prior to

Equestrian Guild (Duchess Kara the Twin, cont.):

each practice. There will be no practice in June due to Queen’s Champion Equestrian.

The storage shed has new doors, made by Marco. The shed is now ready for us to use to store all the game’s equipment. We voted on buying our own hay bales for archery and spear toss.

T-shirt sales are going very well. We have made $340 to date and have begun taking pre-orders for a second print run.

European Dance (THL Maluchka Korotkova):

No report.

Hearth and Cauldron: (Lady Ysabeau Boucher):

No report.

Iron Brigade (Sir Valrik Maclan):

No report.

Metal Workers Guild (THL Sabyna of Aydon):

No report.

Middle Eastern Guild (THL Giovanna Ricci):

No report.

Musicians Guild (Master Samuel Piper):

No report.

Nautical Guild (Lord Curteis FitzOsbern):

The Guild held a work party for painting Salvage Tokens for Potrero War, where we will be running Plunder and holding a “Plunder 101” class, hosted by the Baronial Flagship.

There will possibly be a Nautical Guild meet & greet Sunday after Closing Court, TBD.

The Guild will be auctioning off two vouchers for entry to Potrero War 2017 again this year. Funds were approved by Guild vote. The two vouchers that were auctioned last year should have been submitted to Pre-Reg at this time.

Needleworkers (Baroness Adelicia of Caithness):

No report.

Pottery Guild (THL Gemma Evangelista Borgia):

No report.

Provisioners Guild (THL Michael Treighie):

We will have a meet & greet at war with a cultured butter class and, in June, we’ll be learning about mozzarella cheese.

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Council Minutes, cont. Rapier Guild (THL Rhua Cat Ifrinn):

At our regular practices, we have a couple of new fighters and average four to ten people on a given night – occasionally more.

Our regular Guild meeting was held at a practice. There wasn’t any pertinent business to vote on; there was some discussion about Rapier at Potrero War, which two of our members, Carry Scott and Carol ann Vorce, are stewarding.

We are beginning discussion of a Rapier presence at the ComiCon Demo.

Scholars (Duke Guillaume de la Belgique):

At our regular Guild meeting, we had a report on quantas ( i.e., underground water channels used by many ancient civilizations) by Lady Aurelia. There were six people in attendance.

Our June meeting will be a “road trip” to see the free lecture at the Central Library, “How UC Makes Shakespeare New” given by Professor Seth Lerer on Monday, June 6 at 7:00 PM at the Neil Morgan Auditorium. Admission is free, but tickets are required – they may be reserved through the Old Globe box office.

Scriptorium (Vacant?):

No report.

Viking Guild (Lady Euginia in rauða):

April’s meeting was a class about making the Skjoldenham Hood, taught by Thora Jonsdottir. Thora’s class was very well attended, with 18 students in addition to the instructor.

The Guild will be dark in May for the normal monthly meeting, but we will be having a meet & greet at Potrero War! This will be a chance for those attending War to meet up socially and give any new folks who are interested in the Guild a chance to say hello.

Viking Guild (Lady Euginia in rauða, cont.):

We have a Possaments class scheduled for our July meeting; June’s subject is TBD.

Recent Events Summergate Anniversary:

Went well.

Upcoming Events Potrero War:

There will be media crew on site; they will be wearing baldrics specially made for them. We have a very well filled schedule on tap. Also: VOLUNTEER!

Queen’s Champion Equestrian:

Will be held on June 5th. There will be lunch!

YMCA Demo at Mount Laguna:

This demo will he held June 11 from 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM. We need help!

Arts in the Park:

Will be held at Allied Gardens this year.

Leodamus of Thebes Tournament:

We have lots of activities planned. The event announcement will be coming soon; we also need event volunteers.

Old Business We will be changing the date of the July Council meeting to accommodate ComiCon.

We are still looking into restarting the Stronghold at Camp Pendleton.

New Business None.

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Canton of Poll na Gainmhe Seneschal: Mistress Laisairiona inghean Gheibheannaigh (seneschal@pollnagainmhe.org)

The Canton of Poll na Gainmhe covers the communities of Imperial County. Our monthly Canton meetings are held at 7:00 PM on the third Tuesday of the month at the Brawley Senior Center at 575 J Street, Brawley CA 92227. We invite you to stop by and to take part in any of our meetings or activities. Please feel free to contact the Canton Seneschal with any questions you may have.

Canton of Summergate (www.sca-summergate.org)

Seneschal: Sir Gamyl of Mottrum (seneschal@sca-summergate.org)

The Canton of Summergate is located in the northern reaches of San Diego County and stretches from the cities of Poway and Del Mar in the south to the border with Orange County in the north. The canton includes Camp Pendleton and CSU San Marcos in its borders. For information about the activities of the Canton, please contact the Seneschal.

Canton of Tanwayour (www.tanwayour.org * https://www.facebook.com/groups/295316247180648/

Seneschal: Mistress Ellyn of Tanwayour (seneschal@tanwayour.org)

The Canton of Tanwayour comprises San Diego County south of Hwy 94, but we welcome all who wish to become a “Tanweirdo” regardless of where you might happen to hang your hat. Anyone interested in getting involved in the Canton is welcome to join us at our monthly Council meeting, held on the first Sunday of the month at 3:00 PM at the Rancho San Diego Library, 11555 Via Rancho San Diego, El Cajon CA 92019. We also hold a monthly crafting circle on the third Tuesday of the month, also at the Rancho San Diego Library. This event is very informal and is intended as a social gathering with arts & sciences tossed into the mix. You are encouraged to visit our website, which has the most current information.

College of St. Isidore (SDSU) Seneschal: Lord Domhnall Ó Loirgeneáin (seneschal@sanisidore.org)

The College of Saint Isidore covers San Diego State University. We are just restarting the College, and look forward to becoming a thriving member of Calafia. We invite you to take part in any of our activities in the College. Please feel free to contact the seneschal with any questions you may have.

College of St. Artemas (UCSD)

The College of St. Artemas is currently dark. If you are a student at UCSD and would be interested in learning how to re-start this College, please contact the Baronial Seneschal at seneschal@calafia.org

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Baron: Master Guy Rand Gallandon (baron@calafia.org)

Baroness: Mistress Muirrenn ingen Donndubáin (baroness@calafia.org)

Chief Lady-in-Waiting: Lady Sárán mac Duinn

Captain of the Guard: Lord Liam Makferson

Seneschal: THL Seraphina Lilje (seneschal@calafia.org)

Arts & Sciences: Lady Euginia in rauða (arts@calafia.org)

Captain of Archers: Lord Christoffer Deschel (archery@calafia.org)

Baronial Household: Mistress Fia Naheed (household@calafia.org)

Chatelaine: Lady Isolde de Fetherstan (chatelaine@calafia.org)

Chronicler: THL Dagný Starkaðardóttir (chronicler@calafia.org)

Constable: Lord Juger Knot (constable@calafia.org)

Demo Coordinator: VACANT (demo@calafia.org)

Exchequer: Mistress Lasairiona inghean Gheibheannaigh (exchequer@calafia.org)

Herald: Lady Ariana verch Gwenllian (herald@calafia.org)

Keeper of the Keep: THL Michael Treighie (keep@calafia.org)

Lists: THL Tierrynna Caer Narvon (lists@calafia.org)

Marshal: Baron Methias Vaux (marshal@calafia.org)

Deputy Marshals:

Equestrian: THL Niall Marescal (eqmarshal@calafia.org)

Rapier: Master Michael Mallory (rapier@calafia.org)

Unarmored Combat: Don Avenel Kellough (unarmored@calafia.org)

Youth: THL Arianne Lightheart of Whiteheld (youthcombat@calafia.org)

Registrar: Lord Darius da Carrara (registrar@calafia.org)

Secretary: Lord Christoffer Dechsel (secretary@calafia.org)

Webwright: THL Curteis FitzOsbern (webmaster@calafia.org)

Youth Officer: VACANT (youth@calafia.org)

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Costumers Guild St Catherine Bardic Guild Summergate Fighter Practice

Fighter Practice

European Dance Hearth/Cauldron

Tanwayour A&S Metalworkers Poll na Gainmhe Business Mtg

Fighter Practice Calafia Baronial Business Mtg

Largesse Project Day Target Archery Bardic Guild Fighter Practice

Viking Guild

Scriptorium/

Heraldry Summergate Fighter Practice

Fighter Practice Summergate Arts/Sciences

Target Archery Fighter Practice Equestrian Guild

Summergate Business Mtg

Colo

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Middle Eastern Guild Scholars Group

Fighter Practice Baronial Household

Queens Champ Equestrian (p.6) Provisioners Target Archery Fighter Practice Hearth/Cauldron Needleworkers

Target Archery Fighter Practice

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Fighter Practice

SCA 50th Year Anniversary (Midrealm)

SCA 50th Year Anniversary

SCA 50th Year Anniversary