The Official Newsletter of the Barony of Calafia

May 2017 – Anno Societatis 52May 2017 – Anno Societatis 52

I racconti del Viandante: il cibo del pellegrino

MAY

13 Altavia Anniversary (Altavia)

25-29 Potrero War

JUNE

10-11 Collegium

24 Gyldenholt Anniversary

JULY

8 Lyondemere Anniversary

15 Coronation (Gyldenholt)

16 Queen’s Champion (Gyldenholt)

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From the Baron & Baroness----------------3

Newcomers’ Corner---------------------------4

Announcements-------------------------------4

Baronial Herald---------------------------------5

Ask Eilidh-----------------------------------------6

YAFA----------------------------------------------7

Guild-ed Lily ------------------------------------8

Recipe of the Month------------------------10

EVENT ANNOUNCEMENTS

Tanwayour Anniversary-----------------12

Baronial Practices----------------------------13

Baronial Guilds-------------------------------14

Baronial Council Minutes------------------17

Cantons & Colleges--------------------------20

Baronial Regnum-----------------------------21

April Calendar---------------------------------22

Cover: The Iron brigade prepares for the upcoming Potrero War, Under Siege. Photo credits: Duchess Kara the TwinPage 2: Detail from Siege of a city. Painted miniature from a luxury copy of a print of Ogier le Danois, ed. Antoine Vérard, Paris 1496–1499, held at BibliotecaNazionale, Turin, XV-V-183, fol. diii v. Photo page 5: Comic Con photos from previous demos curtesy of Duchess KaraPhotos page 8-9: Photos curtesy of Master David and m’lady LisaAll other photos: curtesy of Dover Pictoral Archive

your favorite spots. Parking, porter, and constable are always in need of extra hands. Volunteering can be a great way to get to meet new people and learn new things, so we encourage everyone to try

out something different this year you may just find out that you

love it!

With gratitude and in service to Calafia,

Guy Rand and Muirrenn

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Greetings, Calafia!Potrero War is nearly upon us! It's hard to

believe it's almost here already. We would like to give a heartfelt thanks to the diligent and courageous war staff who have been putting in countless hours to prepare for theevent. While running a war is a very rewarding experience, it can also be tiring, confusing, and stressful, so we thank each andevery one of you for tak-ing the timeout of your busy lives to make this piece of SCA magic happen.Master David, Mistress Ellyn, and THL Sabyna - thank you in particular for your leadership in this endeavor.

We know Potrero has gotten more challenging in the last few years with additional restrictions and increased costs, so we thank everyone for finding ways to overcome the challenges and continue making this awesome event something to remember each and every year. We would like to remind everyone to familiarize yourselves with the site rules prior to heading out for the event to make sure your war goes as smoothly as possible. The rules have been shortened and streamlined this year, so if you have any questions about any of the changes, please feel free to contact the event stewards, seneschal, or the two of us and we will be happy to discuss things with you.

As our event date gets closer, we find we are still in need of volunteers at all positions throughout the event. Please take a few moments to sign up on ivolunteer for

I racconti del Viandante: il cibo del pellegrino

From the Chatelaine’s OfficeNewcomers, lend me your ears! If you’ve got

questions about the SCA, the Office of the Chatelaine is here to answer them. Inter-ested in a particular 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 who to ask? Looking for Information on our various Guild meet-ings? Need loaner garb for an upcoming event? We can help!If you have questions, we have answers. Send an email to chatelaine@calafia.org, or join us at the Newcomers Pavilion at our next event.

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Looking for a way to learn more about the SCA and the Barony of Calafia? Baronial Household meetings are for everyone, whether you’re an SCA

Newcomer, visitor, or transplant. Thesemeetings are not in garb/costume, and are

the perfect place to meet othermembers of the Barony.Baronial Household meetings are held

the first Wednesday of the month from7:00 PM to 8:30 PM at the Allied Gardens

Recreation Center, 5155 GreenbrierAvenue, San Diego CA 92120.

For more information, please feel free to contact me at household@calafia.org

Yours in service,

Lady Isolde de Fetherestan

“I don’t want a funeral, with people moping about and crying. You all have a big party at Potrero. Yeah, that would be good.” Master Robert Carpentarius.

Mr. Robert Hand (Dec 1936 - Oct 2016) will be remembered at a life celebration to be held Friday evening at sunset at the Rolling Thunder encampment at May War 2017. Please bring your chairs, beverage and a dessert to share. As he was a member of the Order of Courtesy we will be having tokens of yellow ribbons and roses. All are welcome.

Contact THLady Agatha of Tintagel for more information.

Congratulations to all the Heraldry registrations from submissions from last November!

Brian of Garfield. Name.

Bruce MacDonald. Name and device. Per pale sable and vert, on a chief argent a wolf courant to sinister sable.

Eibhlin an Ucaire. Badge. (Fieldless) A sword inverted between and sustained in all feet by two dragons respectant, the dexter sable, the sinister gules.

Joshua of Calafia. Device. Vert, a wolf rampant Or and a bordure embattled argent.

Michael de Connacht. Name and device. Argent, a chevron between three escallops inverted sable, a bordure per fess gules and sable.

Sigarr bassi. Name.

Wilim Stokesay. Name and device. Or, on a chevron cotised between three ravens sable two plates.Again Congratulations to All!In Service,

Eridana

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San Diego Comic Convention InternationalThe Iron Brigade is sponsoring a heavy weapon’s combat demo at San Diego Comic Con International.Dates: July 20th to July 23th, 9am to 7pm every day.

Place: San Diego Convention Center111 West Harbor DriveSan Diego, CA 92101Directions: Take your favorite freeway to freeway 163. Go south on 163 till it turns into 10th Ave. Turn right onto Market Street. Turn left onto Front Street, then left onto West Harbor Drive, ends at San Diego Convention Center.Contact person: Duchess Kara the Twin comic_con_demo@calafia.org

September 2015Catherine McClelland[She gave permission to share the story…]

So I pull into the parking lot at Midland Vale fight practice, and a little girl and her brother are watching the bouts from the sidelines.

I get out of the car, still in a skirt and high heels. The girl heaves a heavy sigh and looks over at me and says, "I wish I could fight, but I can't, because I'm a girl."

I say, "Why can't girls fight? I'm going to go fight right now."

She gives me a patronizing look.

"Girls can't fight because they're weaklings," her brother pipes up.

So I start putting on my armor, and their eyes go wide. Greaves, cuisses, brigandine, spaulders, gorget, and they're both drinking it all in until the brother finally can't help but ask, "Are you REALLY going to fight with the men?"

I said I was, and the girl suddenly blurts out, "Girls can do ANYTHING."

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And she tells me that her name is Pura and she's 9 years old but she's a princess and not a REGULAR princess, but the Princess of Fight! She loves to fight and she's not afraid to stand up for herself. She's writing a book that's 101 pages long, and it's about a princess who slays a dragon with a golden sword. She's going to fight just like that princess, and kill all kinds of monsters, and save people at the last minute.

"And," she says, almost out of breath from her speech, "I'm so glad I met you, because you prove that girls can do anything." By this time, I'm armored head to toe and have my helm on and sword in hand, and her brother doesn't say a word in protest. I can see on his face that he really wants to ask for one of my practice swords, but I hand it to Pura first and tell her the rules (Don't swing it at your brother, or your bike, or my car.)

I'm just about to head in for my first bout, so she offers me my sword back. "Maybe next time you visit, I could help you with your armor. Or you could teach me."

She looks around and then leans in to whisper:

"If you ever have to fight to the death, you count me in."

Welcome to the East, little one. You'll do just fine.

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[James Edgarson] You're a hero. See here's the thing, you never know, (and I can honestly and truly say this from firsthand experience), you just never know what events you are putting into motion. You just changed her life.

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“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: yafa@sca.org

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Guild-ed Lily

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This month we feature Youth and Family Achievement, or YAFA. This isn’t a Calafian Guild, rather a society wide program to engage the next generation of SCAdians.

Excitingly, we celebrated the first Caid YAFA award this Saturday at TanwayourAnniversary. Brennen received awards for both Cooking and Agriculture from Their Excellencies. In order to receive these award, he had to complete multiple activities demonstrating his understanding of the fields.

Families with at least one paid member and youth ages 5 -17 are invited to participate in this program. The program is divided into four age groups, with activities appropriate to each developmental level. Youth complete age appropriate tasks related to a single subject, such as Music, Armor, Basketry and many more. Youths who complete the requirements will receive a token of achievement.

At early ages, youth complete most activities with their families. As they age, they will work with SCA mentors. For more information, check out yafa.sca.org

This Month!!

Potrero War 2017:Under Siege!

Dates: Thursday, May 25 – Monday, May 29, 2017

Location: Potrero County Park, 24800 Potrero Park Dr., Potrero, CA 91963

Details: Come join us once again, as their Excellencies of Calafia cordially

invite one and all to travel down for a wonderful sojourn into the Dream ofour Society at Potrero War. Partake of friendship, food, and fun - there willbe Armored, Rapier, and Unarmored combat, Archery and Thrown Weapons, Hound Coursing, Demos, Heraldic consultation, a Scribal Workshop, and Arts and Sciences of all kinds, all under the shade of the majestic oak trees at Potrero Regional Park.For information, news, and updates, please visit www.potrerowar.org.

Site Fees: Please make checks payable to “SCA Inc./Barony of Calafia”

• Overnight Guests – Adults $50; Teens (age 13-17) $35; Children(age 6-12) $10; Children 5 and under FREE

• Overnight Guests (Member Discount) – Adults $45; Teens (age 13-17)$35; Children (age 6-12) $10; Children 5 and under FREE

• Day Trippers – Adults $25/day; Teens (age 13-17)$10/day; Children (age 6-12) $5; Children 5 and under FREE

• Day Trippers (Member Discount) – Adults $20/day; Teens (age 13-17) $10/day; Children (age 6-12) $5; Children 5 and under FREE

Directions:

• From all points north, take your favorite freeway towards San Diego. Take I-805 south to SR-94 east. Continue on SR-94 after it turns into a regular (i.e., non-highway) road. At the third light (Campo Road), turn right and continue down the 94. Turn left on Potrero Valley Road, then right onto Potrero Park Drive.

• From all points east, Take I-8 west to Buchman Springs Road. Turn left at the “T” onto SR-94 West. Turn right on Potrero Valley Road, then right onto Potrero Park Drive.

Event Stewards: Master David, Mistress Ellyn and THL SabynaEvent Stewards Email: eventsteward@potrerowar.org

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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. For questions, please contact the Captain of Archers at archery@calafia.org.

ARMOUREDFighter practices are being held on Sundays and Wednesday evenings at the Allied

Gardens Recreation Center, 5155 Greenbrier Ave, San Diego, CA 92120. Sunday practices start at 12:00 PM, Wednesday evening practices start at 7:00 PM, or when enough people are there. For information about fighter practices, contact the Baronial Marshal at marshal@calafia.org.

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 at the Allied Gardens Recreation Center, 5155 Greenbrier Ave, San Diego, CA 92120. For questions or more information about Brigade practices, please contact the Commander of the Iron Brigade at ironbrigade@calafia.org.

RAPIERRapier practice is held every Sunday from 12PM to 3PM and Wednesday evenings from

6:00 PM to 9:00 PM at the Allied Gardens Recreation Center, 5155 Greenbrier Ave, San Diego, CA 92120. For questions or information about Rapier practice please contact Deputy Marshal for Fence at rapier@calafia.org.

THROWN WEAPONSThrown practice is normally held the fourth Sunday of the month from 3 PM to 5 PM.

Throwers must wear closed toed shoes. For questions or more information about practice, please contact the Thrown Weapons officer at thrownweapons@calafia.org.

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 unarmored@calafia.org.

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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 7PM on the 2nd Tuesday of the month at the Denny's on 2691 Navajo Rd, El Cajon, CA 92020.

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

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: Lord Talan TankiGuild email: brewers@calafia.org

Celtic GuildThe Celtic Guild is created to further the study of the Celtic Nations and cultures, including Irish, Picts, Scots, Welsh, Cornish, and Bretons, and other cultures that scholarly sources deem related from early period into the 1600's. Topics of focus may include but are not limited to: clothing, combat, food, lifestyle and arts, calligraphy, knotwork, jewelry, and dance.

Guild Steward: Lady Adelwyn AtewattereGuild email: celticguild@calafia.org

Company of St. Catherine We focus on the period uses of string – all string,

all methods. If you want to learn to weave, knit

Company of St. Catherine (cont’d)

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: Dame Thea NorthernridgeGuild email: costcatherine@calafia.orgYahoo! Group: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Companyofstc

Just of Bit of TrimJust 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: costumers@calafia.orgYahoo! Group: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/calafiacostumersguild

EquestrianThe Equestrian Guild is dedicated to the practice of

skills 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 have 3 equestrian YAFA mentors and are available for the youth equestrian program through the Society’s Youth and Family Achievement Program (YAFA). Please be aware that all children

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Equestrian (cont’d) must have a parent or guardian with them. We meet monthly at Tumbleweed Ranch located at 13315 Willow Road, Lakeside CA, 92040.There is a spacious area for parking, large arena for games, and two smaller unfenced areas for lunging and warm-up.Upcoming practices: 6/04, 7/30, 8/27, 9/24, skipping October, 11/19, 12/17.Site open 9:30 and practice goes till about midafternoon. There is no charge for attendance but donations are acceptedGuild Steward: Duchess Kara the TwinGuild email: equestrianguild@calafia.orgYahoo!Group: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/calafiaeqFacebook Group: Caid Equestrian-Kingdom of Caid- Society for Creative Anachronism

European DanceThe guild recreates dances of the European

Renaissance, including period dance sources from Italy, France, and Elizabethan England. Partners are not required, and all steps will be taught and called. All are welcome, from newcomers to longtime dance mavens. Come for the exercise, come for the friendly interaction, come to practice those steps that you want to show off at the next revel! 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 KorotkovaGuild email: europeandance@calafia.org

Hearth & Cauldron

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: Mistress Ellyn of TanwayourGuild email: hearth_and_cauldron@calafia.orgFacebook 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

Middle Easter cont’d

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: middleeastern@calafia.orgFacebook 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: musicians@calafia.orgGuild 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: nauticalguild@calafia.orgFacebook 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.

Guild Steward: Mistress Adelicia of CaithnessGuild email: needleworkers@calafia.org

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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: scholars@calafia.org

ScribalThe Calafia Scribes Guild is open to anyone and

everyone of ALL artistic levels interested in learning about period scribal arts. We practice calligraphy and illumination, with an emphasis on making award scrolls for the Barony and Kingdom. If you are unable to make a monthly scriptorium meeting, look for the traveling scriptorium pavilion at the next Calafianevent.

The Scribal Guild meets in conjunction with Heraldic Consulting between 6:00pm and 9:00pm on the 4th Tuesday of every month at Allied Gardens Rec Centre, 5155 Greenbrier Avenue, San Diego, CA, 92120.Guild Steward: Master Ronan mac MagnusGuild email: scriptorium@calafia.orgFacebook page:https://www.facebook.com/groups/456787717769723/

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: vikingguild@calafia.orgYahoo! Group: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Calafia_Viking_GuildFacebook page: http://www.facebook.com/groups/calafiavikingguild

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: provisionersguild@calafia.org

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 the Allied Gardens Recreation Center, 5155 Greenbrier Ave., San Diego, CA 92120 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: Lord Kelly le Freug

Guild email: rapierguild@calafia.org

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: metalworkers@calafia.orgFacebook page: http://www.facebook.com/#!/groups/108685095961907

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

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20 April 2017Commentary and AnnouncementsCommentary from the Baron and Baroness:Hi all. It’s great to see you. I appreciate everyone coming out to discuss our year’s events. Tanwayour is this weekend, and after that, we have Crown in Isles. There may be a Calafia social if there is interest.Commentary from the Seneschal (THL Seraphina):I’d like to announce the awarding of the bid for 12th Night/Coronation to: Tierrynna and JohannesAnnouncements from Peers and Kingdom Officers: Kingdom has officially named Art Wars taking place in non-pentathlon years.

Baronial Officers ReportsArts and Sciences (Lady Grainne ingen Tomais):

Arts & Sciences hosted a rope making class by THL Curteis Fitz Osborne at Summergate Anniversary. Arts & Science Village at Potrero War.We need teachers for Potrero!Chatelaine (Lady Isolde de Fetherestan):Deputy of Demos (Lady Appollonia of Delphi):We have one at Kingdom Con. If you are interested, we still need additional volunteers.Chronicler (THL Margeret Kerne): Nothing to reportConstable (Lord Ambrose Wyld): Nothing to reportExchequer (Mistress Lasairiona ingheanGheibheannaigh):Bank Fees; Reimbursement for Day Shade purchase; Reimburse Potrero Site Token Purchase; Reimbursement for Server Rental; Reimburse Supplies for Baronial Equipment Repair; Reimburse Supplies for Keep Clean-up, Reimburse Gas for transporting Baronial Trailer.Deputy for Assets (Lady Sárán mac Duinn) – Nothing to reportBaronial Keep (THL Michael Treighie) -- Locks have been replaced on the closed trailer. I'll submit receipts to the exchequer. The roof vent on the trailer still needs replacing. I may be able to do it the end of April.

Herald (Lady Ariana verch Gwenllian):What activities/events did you attend in your capacity as a Baronial Officer:

3.28 Consulting Heraldry at Baronial Scriptorium and 4.9 Kingdom Heraldry Meeting. Consulting Heraldry will be 4.25 at Allied Gardens Rec centerIn November, I will be stepping down. I am looking for a replacement.Deputy Herald - Consulting (Baroness Eridana AmbraDragotta):Marshal (THL Tierrynna CaerNarvon):Number of fighters at each event:3/1- 7 armored, 2 rapier, 4 unarmored3/5- 25 armored3/15- 12 armored, 3 rapier, 2 unarmored3/29 13 armored, 2 rapier, 2 unarmored4/2 40 armored4/5 16 armored, 6 rapier, 3 unarmored4/18 12 armored, 8 rapier, 4 unarmoredNumber of practices attended:7 practices attended by myself5 practices attended by deputyNumber of waivers collected at each practice: none were requiredNumber of waivers collected at each tourney: no events since last meetingI will be attending Tanwayour this weekend.Deputy for Lysts (Baroness Brianna Je Nell):Archery Marshall (Lady Brighid Bansealgaire niMuirenn):Four Sunday practices; total of 19 SCA and 9 public attending.April 16 practice was canceled at the last minute by UCSD for Easter.EQ Marshall (THL Niall Marescal):Last practice, 2 horses and 12 peopleYouth Combat (Barones Arianne Lightheart of Whiteheld):Baronial Fighter Practice - Brigade on 4/2/17Number of fighters at each event: 5. 3 new youths, they are planning on attending Potrero. Part of Romani.Number of practices attended: 1 Number of waivers collected at each practice: 3Anything else to report? Please include any other news, announcements, notations, etc. here:Letter has been sent to Baronial Seneschal and our Baron and Baroness. The Queen has called (literally) and I will stepping up as the Kingdom Youth Combat Officer on 5/6/17.

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Council Minutes, cont’dCollege of Saint Artemas ( DARK)College of St Isidore (** changed in February )

Guild ReportsBardic Guild (Lord Fergus O Dubhshlaine):Our Monthly meeting had 4 Members in attendance, we covered Fire Crawling Etiquette and war planning.For the Month of April we will be Dark, Our monthly meetings are at The Denny's on 2691 Navajo Rd, El Cajon, CA 92020Brewers Guild (Lord Talan Tanki):Still kind of around. We will be hosting the contest at War.Celtic Guild (Lady Adelwyn Atewattere) Class meeting March 14: class meeting with costumer's guild on early Celtic garb taught by Lady Bridget. 13 attended. None in April. Perhaps a class in May unless everyone's getting ready for war.Company of St Catherine (Dame Thea Northernridge):

We had a small meeting (2 in attendance) on March 14 and worked on spinning hemp with a wheel set up for bulky spinning. Everyone was hit with whatever bug was going around and we did not meet on April 11.May 9 at the guildmistress' home...the proposed topic is Rectangular Construction, (or how to make the perfect tunic)We will be dark in July and August.Costumers Guild (Lady Brighid ni Muirenn):April 10 meeting was canceled due to personal emergency.May 8 class will be taught by Baroness Anna DokeianinaSyrakousina.Equestrian (Duchess Kara the Twin of Kelton):Practive March 26th. 9AMEuropean Dance Guild (THL Maluchka):Hearth & Cauldron (Mistress Ellyn of Tanwayour):Outdoor cooking at Brigade Practice was held as usual. There were 3 people cooking and lots of people milling around and sampling the food.We've voted via social media to join Provisioner’s Guild in supporting the Siege Cookoff at Potrero War this year. Each guild is providing funds for the ingredients to be given to contestant teams.We will be meeting again on May 7th.Iron Brigade (Sir Valrik):Metal Workers (THL Sabyna of Aydon):What events/activities were held and approx. number of people who attended: Shop night every Thursday. 2-5 people every Thursday. Currently our lapidary machine is out of commission. Bjorn is looking for a replacement

Rapier Marshal (Don Konrad Faust Tyndell):Nothing to reportThrown Weapons Marshal (Lord Mikhail Liutognev):No one has been hurt… yet.Unarmored Marshall (Don Avenel Kellough):Media Liaison (Lord Andreu Fayrfax ):Nothing to reportSocial Media (Lord Christoffer Dechsel):Facebook has been busy. Potrero is taking most of my time.Webright (THL Curteis FitzOsbern de Abergavenny ):Added archives of the Serpent's Tongue going back to 1997.Made several updates to the Potrero War website.Replaced the previous Potrero War iCal events scheduling system with separate Google Calendars for each activity area. Individual calendars are now embedded on each activity page in Agenda format, and on a consolidated War Calendar page.Streamlined the Prereg and Exchequer admin forms.Added ability for Exchequer to send batch emails to registrations tied to a single bounced check.Adding editing functions to the Prereg and Exchequer forms. This will enable the stewards to make corrections to the PreReg and Payment records without having to request and wait for the Webwright to make the updates.Working with Kingdom Webwright to get SummergateWebwright access to their website. Youth Activities (Lady Elisabeth of Calafia):This office has been resigned by its officer. We are now entertaining volunteers.Deputy Seneschal of Events (THL Saran mac Duinn):We're looking for stewards for Arts in the Park (8-6-17), Leodamus (8-19-17), And the following in May Leif Ericson (10-14-17), Calafia Anniversary (11-4-17).Secretary (Lord Christoffer Dechsel):Rec Center Rep (THL Sakan bint al-Kimiya'i ):Nothing to reportGuilds - vacantSpecial Projects - vacant

Baronial Subgroup ReportsCanton of Poll na Gainmhe (Baroness Dierdre Oilithreach)Regular monthly meeting, 7 attendeesCanton of Summergate (Sir Gamyl of Mottrom)Canton of Tanwayour (THL Eibhlin an Ucaire)4 attended our business meeting. A&S was well attended. A&S will be dark for May to prepare for war. 16

Council Minutes, cont’dmotor. We apologize but currently lapidary is out of commission.We completed War tokens and they are super cool.Middle Eastern Guild (THL Giovanna Ricci):Music Guild ( Master Samuel):Choir (Lady Arnora Triggvadottir):Choir- Averaging 8 per practice. If any event stewards would like performances, please contact us.Nautical Guild (THL Curties Fitzosbern):Pavilion Rope Making class at Summergate Longsword tournament. Organized Rope Making work party for 4/2.More Rope Making class time at TanwayourAnniversary, 4/22Needleworkers Guild (Baroness Adelicia of Caithness):No meeting for May, it Mother's Day. Provisioners Guild (THL Michael Treighie):Rapier Guild (Lord Kelly le Freug):Scholar’s Group (Duke Guillaume):The second placed Pentathlon winner discussed his entry.Scriptorium (Master Ronan):Viking Guild (THL Euginia in Rauda):In March, we held our meeting. Andrew Jason discussed the pressing board (ironing board) reproduction his lady, Penelope Fayrfax made based off of the Irish Viking-age find. There were approximately 8, including instructor, in attendance.We have our meeting for April on the 24th of April and will be holding our first Mid-Year Business meeting. We will be discussing Potrero War, which includes our Guild Meet & Greet and the classes we will be hosting. We will also be discussing Arts in the Park and Vista Viking Festival.We had discussed using guild funds to purchase a day shade for the guild, with 7 in attendance, and unanimously agreed to use $700 towards a day shade. THL Darius got a quote from Panther Primitives for $661.

Recent EventsUpcoming EventsTanwayour- lunch will be soup and salad and sweet/savory pastries. There will be a knife sharpening class. Site opens at 9AM.Duchess Kara is accepting volunteers for the Comic Con Demo.

Old Business The additional porch option has been priced out.

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Without the pole ad stake kit, we are looking at $468+S&H and with the kit, $713+S&H.

New BusinessDiscussion ItemsEVENTS: We have many events that still need stewards. For all stewards, there is a meeting at which there are several officers to assist and answer questions.

Arts in the ParkDemo, create a layout for the various groups who wish to have a booth; The steward will need to coordinate with the Iron Brigade. Waivers are needed but no staff or money involved.

LeodamusAlready has a site, there are no contracts needed; Games, contests(prizes), gate(tokens), and coordinate with combat marshals, as well as court; The order of Leodamus is available to assist and advise. Bid forms will ask for relevant experience, budgeting expectations, a few vague contest ideas, staff ideas. Past budgets can be provided by the budget committee.

Email the seneschal or seneschal of events for the paperwork.

QC- EquestrianGate, lunch, additional waivers, horse related competitions

Leif EricsonViking theme, combat is mostly organized, the site is provided, gate, lunch, contests, games, and court are concerns

Calafia AnniversaryMore complicated event; royal presence, a lot of court, more fighting forms, the usual lunch, gate, teams are a good idea

Winter ArtsIndoor court and arts event; there is a feast to work with; All of the Gate, competition, and court stuff

Ideas for events

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Canton of Poll na GainmheSeneschal: Baroness Deirdre Oilithreach (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 tables on the northwest side of the food court at the Imperial Valley Mall. 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: THL Eblenn an Ucaire (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: m’Lady Mona Mingozzi (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 ArnóraTriggvadóttir

Captain of the Guard: Lord Liam Makferson

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

Arts & Sciences: Lady Grainne ingen Tomais(arts@calafia.org)

Captain of Archers: Lady Brighid Bansealgaireni Muirenn (archery@calafia.org)

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

Chronicler: THL Margeret Kerne(chronicler@calafia.org)

Constable: Lord Ambrose Wyld(constable@calafia.org)

Demo Coordinator: Lady Cassandra of Calafia(demo@calafia.org)

Exchequer: Mistress Lasairiona ingheanGheibheannaigh (exchequer@calafia.org)

Gold Key Coordinator: Lady Thora Jonsdottir(goldkey@calafia.org)

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

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

Lists: Baroness Brianna Je Nell Aislynn of Blue Shadows (lists@calafia.org)

Marshal: THL Tierrynna CaerNarvon(marshal@calafia.org)

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

Rapier: Don Konrad Faust Tyndell(rapier@calafia.org)

Thrown Weapons: Lord Mikhail Liutognev(thrownweapons@calafia.org)

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

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

Media: Lord Andreu Fayrfax(media@calafia.org)

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

Social Media: Lord Christoffer Dechsel(secretary@calafia.org)

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

Youth Officer: Lady Elisabeth of Calafia(youth@calafia.org)

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