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The Official Newsletter of the Barony of Calafia
July 2016 – Anno Societatis 51July 2016 – Anno Societatis 51
JULY
09 Lyondemere Anniversary
16 Coronation (Angels)
17 Queen’s Champion (Angels)
AUGUST
20 (Tentative) Festival of the Rose (Lyondemere)
27 Leodamus of Thebes
SEPTEMBER
03 Highland War (Guy Rand only)
10 Angels Anniversary
17 Crown Tournament (Calafia)
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From the Baron & Baroness 3
Newcomers Corner 4
Announcements 5
EVENT ANNOUNCEMENTS
Arts in the Park 6Leodamus of Thebes Tournament 7Caid Fall Crown Tournament 8
Baronial Practices 9
Baronial Guilds 10
Baronial Council Minutes 13
Cantons & Colleges 18
Baronial Regnum 19
July Calendar 20
Cover Photo by @patrickdotryan:This month’s cover photo of Five Noble Calafian Fighters was taken from an unexpected angle at the Mt. Laguna YMCA demo on June 11 by the dad of one of the campers.
Photo, page 3:Lord Ketill rauðskeggr
Artwork, page 5:Detail of Medieval Picnic Scene, ca 1300. Wikimedia Commons, public domain.
Frames, pp 6 & 7; artwork, pp. 2, 4, & 16:Florida Center for Instructional Technology, http://etc.usf.edu/clipart
All other clip art: Dover Pictorial Archive
great source of potential recruitment for the Barony, so your efforts are truly appreciated!
As a follow-up to this demo, we will once again be
holding Arts in the Park on the regular
brigade prac-tice date
following Comic-Con (Sunday, Au-gust 7th). We would
like to en-courage
absolutely everyone who is
able to attend this demo to do so. This is
a great opportunity to show off all of the amazing
things Calafia has to offer, so the more hands the better. Thank you very much to Mistress Ellyn for putting the event together this year, and to our Arts and Sciences team for all of the support for this event.
We’re looking forward to a great summer in the best Barony in the Known World. See you soon, Calafia!
In service to Calafia,
Guy Rand and Muirrenn
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Greetings, Calafia!The busy summer season is off to a great start!
While we don’t have any official events in the Barony this month, there is noshortage of other thingsgoing on!
We’re tryingout some-thing newwith ourPopulaceMeetingthis month –Becausethe regularMeetingdate falls overComic-Con, thepopulace decidedthat it would bebetter for us to resched-ule the meeting to a differentevening. So, since we won’t be able to access a room at Allied Gardens, we have decide to turn the meeting into a more social event, and make it a summer barbecue. We will still go over our monthly business at 7:00 PM, but there will be social time before and after the business portion. Dinner will be provided. Stay tuned for an announcement from our Seneschal with more details. If this turns out to be a fun event for everyone, we will look at possibly making it an annual tradition. As always, we’re looking for feedback from every-one, so let us know what you think!
Speaking of Comic-Con, our annual Iron Brigade demo at Comic-Con is just around the corner. Thank you to Duchess Kara and her team for once again putting this together, and thank you to all the volunteers who take time out of your schedules to be a part of the demo! This is a
From the Chatelaine’s OfficeNewcomers, 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 tostart? Want to know more about thedifferent kinds of martial arts practicedin 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 [email protected], or join me at the Newcomers Pavilion at our next event.
Yours in service,
Lady Isolde de Fetherstan
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Baronial HouseholdThe Baronial Household is for everyone,
whether you’re an SCA Newcomer, visitor, ortransplant.
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 [email protected].
In service,
Mistress Fia Naheed
“The mind is not a vessel to be filled,but a fire to be kindled.”
-- Plutarch
Do you remember that moment in the SCAwhen you found your passion? Whether it was the first
time you picked up a sword or wrote your first poem or wove your first cord –everyone has that moment. Now is your chance to share that passion with the next generation of the SCA and provide the spark for their flame.
The SCA’s Youth and Family Achievement program (YAFA) is looking for mentors!
The mission for the YAFA program is to encourage active participation by families with chil-dren and teens in the study of a variety of medieval subjects and activities, sharing their experiences and accomplishments with others, and create ownership and investment in the Society. The goal is to have an energetic society of honorable and knowledgeable citizens developed from within. This program will guide and encourage young people and their families in seeking opportunities for involvement in the SCA.
The only way this program will be successful is through the support and involvement of mentors like you. By dedicating some of your time and sharing your knowledge and passion, you have an opportunity to pass along your knowledge and skills to the next generation of fighters, artisans and leaders of the SCA in a structured environment that will be recognized across the known world.
The YAFA program is now open to all members interested in being a mentor and signing up is easy! Go to yafa.sca.org, click “Mentor Application” at the top of the page and fill out the form. Your kingdom’s Youth Officer will then contact you with more details.
On August 31, 2015, this program will fully launch and be available for families to sign up. A follow up announcement will be made with the full details. In the meantime, for more infor-mation about the program, please click the “Resources” tab at the top of the YAFA website. Included are links to videos describing all aspects of the program and a FAQ page. Please feel free to contact your Kingdom Youth officer if you have any questions, comments or concerns.
Resources YAFA website: http://yafa.sca.org/. YAFA FAQ’s: http://sca.org/YAFA-FAQ.pdf YAFA team: [email protected]
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Sunday, August 7, 2016 – 11:00 AM-5:00 PMAllied 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 [email protected]. 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 ericset up in the midst
of our Arts Vil-lage.
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Leodamusof Thebes
Saturday, August 27, 2016 – 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
COMBAT: We will have tournament combat for armored, unarmored and rapier. All fighters will receive an extra life if they donate a piece of largesse. Prizes will be awarded during closing Court for 1st and 2nd place.
YOUTH COMBAT: There will be standard youth combat throughout the day, as well as a team challenge to defeat invading monsters. Prizes will be awarded for 1st and 2nd place.
FOOD: Lunch will be provided by the Provisioner’s Guild. Details to be announced.
SCHEDULE: 8:00 AM Site opens for set-up 9:00 AM Gate & List open (closes 15 minutes after Opening Court) 10:00 AM Opening Court (at TE’s pleasure) 12:00 PM Lunch 4:00 PM Closing Court (at TE’s pleasure) 5:00 PM Site closes (must be off-site by 6:00 PM)
SITE FEE: Non-member event registration: $7.00; Member discount event registration: $2.00; Children age 17 and below are guests of the Barony. Please make checks payable to: SCA Inc, Barony of Calafia.
Our theme this year is “Greek Myths Come to Life.” We have several mythology themed activities for both adults and children, including a javelin toss and a cookie eating challenge. There will also be a largesse drive, with donations going to the Barony.
SITE LOCATION: UCSD Revelle Campus, La Jolla Project (Stonehenge), Scholars Drive South, La Jolla, San Diego, CA 92037 (near the La Jolla Playhouse)
DIRECTIONS: If you are unfamiliar with the site, please follow these directions rather than your GPS. Take I-5 to La Jolla. Exit La Jolla Village Drive and head west towards UCSD. For those traveling southbound, this will be a right hand turn. For those traveling northbound this will be a left hand turn. Make the 3rd right onto Revelle College Drive. Take this road until it ends at a stop sign. The site is ahead and to the right. Make a left turn and then park in either of the two parking lots.
PARKING: Parking is free in all red "A", green "B", yellow "S" and metered spaces that are not marked as reserved. Cars parked in spaces marked "Reserved" or "Permit required 24 hours a day, 7 days a week" will be ticketed or towed. PETS: Pets are allowed on leashes (at all times with a 6' leash max).
EVENT STEWARDS: Kyra Audax and Lady Cassandra of CalafiaEVENT EMAIL ADDRESS: [email protected]
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Saturday, September 17, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PMPlease join Their Majesties in
Calafia as Their sons and daughters compete to determine who is most
worthy to follow in Their footsteps as heirs to the thrones of CAID. Those
wishing to enter the lysts for the tour-nament must meet the eligibility re-quirements to fight for the honor of
their consort. Letters of Intent must be submitted per Kingdom Law by 03 Sep-
tember 2016. Rule of combat will be announced at a later date. Prior to
Lysts & challenges, there will be a pro-cession of combatants and consorts.
SCHEDULE OF THE DAY: Openingcourt – 10:00 AM or at Their Maje-sties’ leisure. Presentation of con-sorts and challenges – 11:00 AM.Presentation of heirs and closing
court – 5:00 PM
Anticipating a warm day, in lieu of a luncheon fresh fruit &veggies, cheeses, crackers,
& other snack items willbe circulated to atten-
dees throughout the day.
SITE LOCATION: Allied Gardens Recreation Center (5155 Green-brier Ave San Diego, CA 92120)
DIRECTIONS: From the North, take your favorite freeway to I-8 East. Exit on Waring Rd. Follow Waring to Greenbrier Ave. From the East, take your favorite freeway to I-8 West. Exit on Waring Rd. Follow Waring to Greenbrier Ave. Parking is available on the street, in the recreation center parking lot and school parking lot adjacent to the park. Dogs are wel-come and must be leashed..
REGISTRATION: Non-member: $15.00. Member discount: $10.00. Youth event registration ageChildren 14-17: $5.00. Youth13 and under are guests ofthe Barony. Make checkspayable to: SCA Inc/Baronyof Calafia.
EVENT STEWARD:THL Magge RoseEVENT EMAIL:[email protected]
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ARCHERYTarget 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 [email protected].
ARMOUREDFighter 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 [email protected].
IRON BRIGADEIron 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 [email protected].
RAPIERRapier 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 [email protected].
UNARMOUREDThe 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 [email protected].
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BardicThe 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 DubhshláineGuild email: [email protected]
BrewersThe 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 TankiGuild email: [email protected]
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 NorthernridgeGuild email: [email protected]! 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 MuirennGuild email: [email protected]! Group: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/calafiacostumersguild
EquestrianThe Equestrian Guild is dedicated to the practice of
skill at arms on horseback. We also practice andlearn 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 KeltonGuild email: [email protected]! Group: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Calafiaeq
FB Group: Caid Equestrian – Kingdom of Caid - SCA
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European DanceThe European Dance Guild meets on the 3rd
Monday of the month at the Allied Gardens RecCenter, 5155 Greenbrier Ave, San Diego, CA 92120.
Guild Steward: THL Maluchka KorotkovaGuild email: [email protected]
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 BoucherGuild email: [email protected] page: http://tinyurl.com/ls4bwh3Google Group: http://tinyurl.com/9vqwc7x
Middle EasternThe 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 RicciGuild email: [email protected] page: http://www.facebook.com/groups/154338727949112
MusicThe 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 PiperGuild email: [email protected] Webpage: http://calafiamusicguild.orgGoogle Group: http://groups.google.com/group/ CalafiaMusicGuild?hl=en
NauticalThe 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 Calafiacompetition, 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 FitzOsbernGuild email: [email protected] page: http://tinyurl.com/m42khlu
NeedleworkersThe 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 CaithnessGuild email: [email protected]! Group: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/calafianneedleworkersguild
ProvisionersMission 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 TreighieGuild email: [email protected]
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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 MagnusNotarius: Senhor Ponç lo BonòmeLibrario: Lord Gregory LukynGuild email: [email protected]! Group: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/calafianscribes
VikingThe 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 rauðaGuild email: [email protected]! Group: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Calafia_Viking_GuildFacebook page: http://www.facebook.com/groups/calafiavikingguild
Unarmoured CombatThe 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 MartynGuild email: [email protected]! Group:http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Calafia-Unarmored
RapierThe 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 IfrinnGuild email: [email protected]
Right Noble MetalworkersThe 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 AydonGuild email: [email protected] page: http://www.facebook.com/#!/groups/108685095961907
Google Group: http://tinyurl.com/c5utvox
ScholarsThe 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 BelgiqueGuild email: [email protected]
ScribalThe 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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16 June 2016Commentary and AnnouncementsCommentary from the Baron and Baroness:
We had a really big weekend in Gyldenholt last weekend as we watched Barons Giles and Giuseppe step down.
Thanks to all of you who put in so many hours before, during, and after Potrero this year!
Queen’s Champion Equestrian was a great turnout! Thank you to our Equestrian team for putting that event together!
While we are light in events next month, there are many nearby events that sound incredible. Please see the calendars for more details.
Commentary from the Seneschal (THL Seraphina Lilje):
We now have a “No Parking” sign for the Keep!
Announcements from Peers and Kingdom Officers:
THL Rekon and Duchess Eilidh will be the largesse coordinators for the incoming Majesties. If anyone would be willing to donate handmade goods, please contact them to arrange delivery.
Baronial Officers ReportsArts and Sciences (Lady Euginia in rauða):
Potrero War! Arts and Sciences had a new location, which was a lovely space. I hope we can continue to use it. It worked out that we had enough shade structures for our new tables. We had classes from Friday through Sunday. The new A&S Village area is a really great space for Arts, and if we get to continue to use it, we can host lots of activities there. We will, however, need more chairs to make it work. When I scheduled the classes, I had to schedule the bigger classes at the old stone tables to make sure there was adequate seating. Unfortunately, this split up the classes enough to make A&S look less attended than I would like. This year we also had two extra leads, besides myself and Lady Grainne, and that worked out very well. Grainne and I also made notes of things that needed to be done for next year. We had our Uffington Horse Interpretation Competition, and Jay Alexander was our winner.
A&S is pretty quiet until August, when we have our 3rd
quarterly A&S night, and then it’s Arts in the Park and Leodamus of Thebes Tourney.
Arts and Sciences (Lady Euginia, cont.)
We have two new deputies for Arts and Sciences: THL Margaret Kerne and Lady Adelwyn Attwatere!
Chatelaine (Lady Isolde de Fetherstan):
Chatelaine attended Potrero War and the Baronial Newcomers Meeting.
We have had 15+ emails from newcomers, lots of email contacts leading up to war.
Potrero War went well; thank you to everyone who helped get loaner garb out to the newbies and donated garb to Gold Key!
• Deputy of Baronial Household (Mistress FiaNaheed) – Baronial Household for June was on the 1st at Allied Gardens at 7:00 PM. There were nine in attendance. The topic was “Now that Potrero War is over, what else is there to do?” We had a good discussion on upcoming events and other activities available.
• Deputy for Demos (open position) - At the YMCA Mt Laguna Demo on June 11, we had 23 SCA participants, including nine fighters. The kids were asked to choose fighters to root for and it helped keep interest high. Word has spread quickly!
We have received our participant passes for the Comic Con demo.
Chronicler (THL Dagný Starkaðardóttir):
The Kingdom Chronicler has set a challenge for each Barony to provide a cover and clip art for one month’s issue of the Crown Prints. Please send art! – let’s set the bar high for this new by-the-month baronial challenge!
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 [email protected].
Constable (Lord Juger Knot):
Report in process
Exchequer (Mistress Lasairiona ingheanGheibheannaigh):
For May, attended the Event Planning, PotreroWalkthrough, and War Meetings at Potrero and Allied Gardens. I also attended and worked at Potrero War.
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Council Minutes, cont.• Deputy for Youth Combat (THL Arianne Lightheart
of Whiteheld) – There was Youth Combat at PotreroWar: at the Friday Torchlight Tourney – 18; Saturday melees – 42; Sunday melees – 29. One parent mentioned to an MIT that they thought the sharing of helmets could cause lice transmission and asked how we disinfect equipment.
Youth Combat was assisted at Potrero by TairdelbachClannach (reauthorizing as Youth Combat Marshal), Arthur the Red (warranted Marshal), and new MITs Anna Moren, Josselyn Souza, and edith Souza. Also assisted by parent Jonathan Whiteheart and youth MIT Gabryel Bader.
We held one practice, with one waiver collected. Five waivers were collected per tourney.
• Deputy for Rapier (Master Michael Mallory) – No report.
• Deputy for Thrown Weapons (Lord Mikhail Liutognev) – Attended Potrero War; there were 20 or so fighters. We had some people use the range and act as Marshal while the official Marshal was not present. The Constables were notified of the incident and asked to keep tabs on the range for the remainder of the event.
Due to scheduling conflicts, the range was only officially able to be opened for Friday, but it was well received while it was opened, and the majority of the attendees were new throwers who had very little or no prior throwing experience.
• Deputy for Unarmored Combat (Don Avenel Kellough) – No report.
Media Liaison (Lord Andrew Farefax):
At Potrero War, I spent most of my war escorting the Media around to different events. They appear to have finished the event with an overwhelmingly positive opinion of the SCA and Potrero War. I am supposed to continue working with them for final approval on their edits, and they have promised to give me both the vignettes they create and all the raw footage for our use. We might create a web commercial from this should we so desire.
Social Media (Lord Christoffer Dechsel):
Had a busy month leading up to Potrero.
Exchequer ((Mistress Lasairiona, cont.):
I coordinated with Pre-Reg and Gate Stewards for Potrero War 2016 to receive and deposit registration fees. I also coordinated with the Constable to secure and return high value items from Potrero War Lost & Found.
Current projects: development of updated Tourney and Gate Procedures for recording and money handling; updating of Guild Charter wording with regard to designated funds held by the Barony.
• Deputy for Assets (Lady Sárán mac Duinn) –Nothing to report.
• Baronial Keep (THL Michael Treighie) - Please keep an eye out for the Keep clean-up date! We need as many hands as we can get. There will be snacks.
Herald (Lady Ariana verch Gwenllian):
Attended Potrero War, Queen’s Champion Equestrian.
Congratulations to those who were recognized at Potrero War! Granted in Roving Court on 5/28: Johana Flotian – Golden Trident; Tobias of Calafia – Golden Trident; Balo Baloo Romani – Golden Trident; AtellusPatercullus – Golden Trident. Granted at Grand Court on 5/29: Astor of the Crimson Brotherhood – Golden Trident; Ester O’Hearn – Golden Trident; Raven Schneckenberg – Golden Trident.
• Deputy Herald – Consulting (Baroness EridanaAmbra Dragotta) – See the latest issue of The Serpent’s Tongue for registered Names and Armory.
Marshall (Baron Methias Vaux):
No report.
• Deputy for Lysts (THL Tierrynna CaerNarvon) – No report.
• Deputy for Archery (Lord Christoffer Dechsel) –Practice goes on as usual. No problems to report. At Potrero: 196 people signed up at the Archery Range over the course of the weekend, only 33 of whom were already authorized archers. The Baronial archery fund provided the bulk of the prizes, with generous donations from Yoho’s Leather, THL Gemma Borgia, THL Suzanne Delaphine, and Baron John of Sudwelle.
• Deputy for Equestrian (THL Niall Marescal) – No report.
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Council Minutes, cont.Webwright (THL Curteis FitzOsbern de Abergavenny):
In the past month, conducted iVolunteer report training for the Potrero Volunteer Steward and assisted her in managing the Setup Crew process in iVolunteer; also, completed Potrero website and database systems operations.
Upcoming projects: update of Baronial Website content and layout; cloud services for Calafia/Potrerousing either Google Apps or Office 365; email address housecleaning; determining options for long-term hosted email service.
The Linode Email server that was approved by Council for Potrero use is also being used to handle the automated Baronial emails (i.e., the notices for and responses from the monthly officer reports). The current approved funding will expire in July.
MOTION to approve new funding. The Linode system accommodates a max of six months advance funding ($60), which would carry the system to 2017 and the beginning of the next Potrero prep period. Kingdom doesn’t have an alternative at this time, so I am requesting Council to fund $60 for the next half-year. During this time I will work with the Kingdom Webwright on a permanent solution.
Motion carried to approve a year’s worth of funding for our Linode server ($120), to be paid in two $60 increments.
Youth Activities (Open Position): No report.
Deputy Seneschals:
• Events (Lord Liam Makfersan) – Nothing to report.
• Guilds (Lady Grainne ingen Tomais) – Along with Euginia, the Baronial Arts Minister, we organized a Guild Day at Potrero War..
• Special Projects (THL Margeret Kerne) – Nothing to report.
• Waivers/Warrants (Lady Elspeth Lyttleburye) – No report.
• Secretary (Lord Christoffer Dechsel) – No report.
• Rec Center Rep (THL Sakan bint al-Kimiya’i) –Nothing to report.
• Registrar (Lord Darius da Carrara) – No report.
Baronial Subgroup ReportsCanton of Poll na Gainmhe (Baroness Deirdre Oilithreach):
Held our regular Canton meeting. The Canton enjoyed being at Potrero War.
Canton of Summergate (Sir Gamyl of Mottrom):
We had the most profitable Anniversary Tourney ever: $350 profit despite not having a site fee!
Practices have been popular. We will be starting monthly mini-tourneys to provide a proper training atmosphere.
A&S has been having a lot of fun. July 7th we will be at the Vista library for a craft night – no clay, no paint, no glitter. We would like to have a period banner making class, as well as a cordial making class.
Canton of Tanwayour (Mistress Ellyn of Tanwayour):
No report.
College of St. Artemas (DARK)
College of St. Isidore (Lord Domhnall Ó Loirgeneáin):
No report.
Guild ReportsBardic Guild (Lord Fergus O Dubhshlaine):
A little event called War happened; there were plenty of bards. Many new bards were talked to.
Our meetings starting this month will be happening on the third Sunday of the month at Fighter Practice at 1:00 PM; if the weather’s not cooperating, we will be meeting up at the Denny’s on Navajo at the same time.
Brewers Guild (Lady Talan Tanki):
No report.
Celtic Guild (Lady Adelwyn Atewattere):
We had classes at Potrero War. There were four attendees.
Our July meeting will encompass a discussion of upcoming events and our potential involvement. Our September meeting theme will be “Celtic 101.”
Company of St. Catherine (Baroness Thea Northernridge):
Our final meeting for this school year will be June 14. We will be dark in July and August.
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Council Minutes, cont.Costumer’s Guild (Lady Brighid ni Muirenn):
No event was held in May due to Potrero War.
On June 13 Mistress Ellyn of Tanwayour will finish her Gothic Fitted Gown class. Bring your bodice and sleeve patterns plus approximately five yards of inexpensive non-stretch fabric and a sewing machine if you have one. We will be cutting out the dress panels from the bodice panels we made in March, front and back side gores for widening the skirts, and the sleeves from the sleeve patterns we drafted in April. We’ll go through basting and fitting both the bodice and the sleeves as time permits.
Equestrian Guild (Duchess Kara the Twin of Kelton):
No practice in May due to Queens Champion Equestrian. Our next scheduled practice date is July 31.
We have made $500 to date on T-shirt sales!
European Dance (THL Maluchka Korotkova):
The Dance Guild met in the Cerro Room on Monday, May 16. There were two in attendance, including the teacher. We went over two dances commonly done at SCA balls that can still be done with two people: Amoroso and Korobushka. Since nobody else showed up, we retired early to the Thai fast food place near the brew pub.
There will be practice/meeting on Monday, June 20 at 7:00 PM at Allied Gardens in the Cerro Room. We plan to continue work on Gracca Amorosa and other dances, depending on who and how many show up.
Hearth and Cauldron: (Lady Ysabeau Boucher):
Nothing to report.
Iron Brigade (Sir Valrik Maclan):
Brigade practice was held on June 5th.
Metal Workers Guild (THL Sabyna of Aydon):
Shop Night is held every Thursday with an average of two to five people in attendance.
We held a meeting on June 10 to discuss an upcoming Guild project to create tokens for Fall Crown 2016. There were six members in attendance.
Our safety gloves have been infested with earwigs, making them unfit for human use!
We will be participating in Arts in the Park in August; Sabyna will be in charge of herding the cats. We also plan on holding a quarterly meeting in July.
Metal Workers Guild (THL Sabyna, cont.):
We would like to engage the artists of the Barony to help us design artwork for the Crown Tokens. More information will be posted, but we are looking for a piece of artwork that can be scaled down to ~1 square inch that embodies the heart and soul of Caid. The image will then be cast into a bronze stamp to be used to create the token.
Middle Eastern Guild (THL Giovanna Ricci):
We were dark for May and unfortunately will be dark for June while I recover from a cold.
Our April meeting was part two of our Gomlek making class. We had eight people in attendance and much sewing was done!
We may have a meeting in July if we can schedule it around the fourth weekend and SDCC. If not, we will have a garb discussion session in August.
Musicians Guild (Master Samuel Piper):
No report.
Nautical Guild (Lord Curteis FitzOsbern):
The Flagship Competition and Commission Ceremony was held at Potrero War, along with a Salvage Token Auction and Guild Meet-and-Greet. Other Potreroactivities: Plunder, Salvage Token prize support for Torchlight Tourney; Calafian Flagship competition; A&S classes (Plunder 101, practicum on Kumihimo/ Whipcord, rope splicing).
We have scheduled Guild meetups at two Maritime Museum events: the Sea Chantey Festival in August and the Festival of Sail in September.
Other notes: we are working on Phase 2 of the Kumihimo/Whipcord project; also, there were not nearly enough ships participating in the Flagship competition or the Armada/Colours ceremony.
Needleworkers (Baroness Adelicia of Caithness):
We made needle books.
Pottery Guild (THL Gemma Evangelista Borgia):
No report.
Provisioners Guild (THL Michael Treighie):
We repeated our cultured butter class at Ptorero. The second class in our culture series, Mozzarella, will be postponed and combined with our pickling class at the mock tourney in July (third Sunday).
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Council Minutes, cont.Rapier Guild (THL Rhua Cat Ifrinn):
No report.
Scholars (Duke Guillaume de la Belgique):
We went to the First Folio discussion at the San Diego Public Library.
Scriptorium (Vacant?):
No report.
Viking Guild (Lady Euginia in rauða):
For May, we were dark for our monthly class, but we did have a Meet & Greet at Potrero War. Our Meet & Greet was a lot of fun, and we had a good turnout. There were 13 of us in attendance.
For our June meeting, we are having an unfinished projects workshop. This should, hopefully, give folks a chance to work on a past project that they have gotten stuck on, bring in a project they have been meaning to get back to, or revisit the skills to make a project. It will be a casual night.
In July, we are planning a Possaments class to be taught by Mistress Aldgytha of Ashwood.
Recent EventsPotrero:
Thanks a bunch!
Queen’s Champion Equestrian:
We had a great event, one of the best-attended Queen’s Champion Equestrian events in a long time!
Upcoming EventsArts in the Park:
This event will be held Sunday, August 7th at Allied Gardens Park. This will be a demo with Brigade practice and Guild displays.
Leodamus of Thebes Tournament:
We are planning a Largesse Drive; adopt a fighter and buy a life for largesse!
Old BusinessSt. Jude’s fundraising report:
$459 for the Helm Auction, plus over $1300 at the St. Jude’s event, with a total of $1,801.70 raised for the charity.
New BusinessPotrero Fire Department donation:
A motion was made to supplement the money raised by $300. The motion was amended to supplement with an amount that will raise the total donated to $500. The motion passed; we will decide next month exactly how it is to be paid out and to which fire department.
Discussion ItemsJuly Council Meeting date/location change:
The new date for the July Council Meeting is July 28 at 7:00 PM. Location is TBD.
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Canton of Poll na GainmheSeneschal: Mistress Laisairiona inghean Gheibheannaigh ([email protected])
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 ([email protected])
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 ([email protected])
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 ([email protected])
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 [email protected]
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Baron: Master Guy Rand Gallandon([email protected])
Baroness: Mistress Muirrenn ingen Donndubáin([email protected])
Chief Lady-in-Waiting: Lady Sárán mac Duinn
Captain of the Guard: Lord Liam Makferson
Seneschal: THL Seraphina Lilje([email protected])
Arts & Sciences: Lady Euginia in rauða([email protected])
Captain of Archers: Lord Christoffer Deschel([email protected])
Baronial Household: Mistress Fia Naheed([email protected])
Chatelaine: Lady Isolde de Fetherstan([email protected])
Chronicler: THL Dagný Starkaðardóttir([email protected])
Constable: Lord Juger Knot([email protected])
Demo Coordinator: VACANT([email protected])
Exchequer: Mistress Lasairiona ingheanGheibheannaigh
Herald: Lady Ariana verch Gwenllian([email protected])
Keeper of the Keep: THL Michael Treighie([email protected])
Lists: THL Tierrynna Caer Narvon ([email protected])
Marshal: Baron Methias Vaux([email protected])
Deputy Marshals:
Equestrian: THL Niall Marescal([email protected])
Rapier: Master Michael Mallory([email protected])
Unarmored Combat: Don Avenel Kellough([email protected])
Youth: THL Arianne Lightheart of Whiteheld([email protected])
Registrar: Lord Darius da Carrara([email protected])
Secretary: Lord Christoffer Dechsel([email protected])
Webwright: THL Curteis FitzOsbern([email protected])
Youth Officer: VACANT([email protected])
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Costumers GuildSt CatherineBardic GuildSummergate
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Target ArcheryNeedleworkersFighter Practice
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HeraldrySummergate
Fighter Practice
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Choir Practice
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