Wednesday, September 26, 2018

Around the Knowne World - Medieval Bread

Greetings!

Today's post comes to you courtesy of the Getty Museum.  They shared a great blog post about recreating medieval bread.  Enjoy!

Reconstructing Medieval Bread

Tuesday, September 4, 2018

Help Wanted - September 2018

The SCA is a volunteer run organization, thus we are looking for a few good volunteers! Monthly we will be posting a list of available positions within the Barony of Darkwater and its cantons.

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Position: Revel Coordinator
The position of Revel Coordinator is a deputy of the Baronial Seneschal. Their primary responsibility is to coordinate three revels a year, one for each canton and one centrally located within the Barony proper.
For revels within the cantons, the Coordinator will work with the Canton officers to determine location, time, advertising, and planned activities. They will also facilitate communication between the Baronial officers and the Canton concerning support and funding.
For the centrally located revel, the Coordinator will be responsible for planning the event as well as communicating and coordinating with the Baronial officers concerning details and activities.
After each revel the Coordinator will prepare a brief post-event report about how the event went, any issues, and any suggestions for future events.

Contact: David Archer - Darkwater Seneschal - seneschal@baronyofdarkwater.org

Position: Hospitaller
The welcome wagon of the SCA. Looking for outgoing and friendly person who loves to share the SCA and support those who are just starting their journey. Involves being present at meetings and events to welcome newcomers and answer general SCA questions. Hosting Demos and providing information to the public. Will involve emailing information to new contacts and hosting simple newcomers 101 classes at events. Storage and care of Gold key items (loaner garb) is also involved. A great position for those who are friendly and excited about sharing the SCA.

Contact: Thyri Bersi - Darkwater Hospitaller - Hospitaller@baronyofdarkwater.org

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Position: Deputy Youth Marshal
We are looking for a Deputy Youth Marshal for the barony.
Requirements:
  • You are youth marshal authorized, YCM in the Marshal Authorizations section.
  • Your authorization card is current.
  • Have a current background check.
  • Are a paid member of the SCA.
Responsibilities include:
  • Attending the Darkwater Sunday Fighter Practices
  • Ensuring the safety of the youths participating at practice
  • Ensuring necessary paperwork is filled out for all participants
  • Training the youth fighters(This could just be the safety and rules if not an experienced fighter)
  • Maintaining youth loaner equipment and bringing to applicable practices
  • Reporting quarterly updates to the Barony Marshal
Contact: HL Hywel ap Wyn - Baronial Marshal - marshal@baronyofdarkwater.org

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Position: Deputy Marshal
We are looking for a Deputy Marshal for the barony.
Requirements:
  • Heavy weapons marshal authorized, ACM in the Marshal Authorizations section. 
  • Your authorization card is current.
  • Are a paid member of the SCA.
Responsibilities include:
  • Attending the Darkwater fighter practices Wednesday and Sunday
  • Ensuring the safety of all participating at practice
  • Ensuring necessary paperwork is filled out for all participants
  • Reporting quarterly updates to the Barony Marshal
Contact: HL Hywel ap Wyn - Baronial Marshal - marshal@baronyofdarkwater.org

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Position: Guild Leader - Cooking
The Baronial Arts & Sciences officer is looking for individuals who would be interested in becoming a guild leader for Cooking Guild. Guild leaders are responsible for organizing classes and activities for the guild, and facilitating the guild's support of the Barony.

Contact: Lady Ursula Blackpool - Barony of Darkwater Art/Sci Officer - artsci@baronyofdarkwater.org