Wednesday, October 17, 2018

Announcement - Kingdom Job Openings

Greetings! 

Have you been thinking about getting more involved on the Kingdom level?  Want to know what positions are open?  Take a look at the jobs listing on the Kingdom website!

Kingdom of Trimaris - Open Officer Positions

Friday, October 12, 2018

Help Wanted - October 2018

Greetings!  Here are the open positions available within the Barony, as of October 2018.



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.

Position: Demo Deputy
Like Demos and the fun of seeing someone discover the SCA? Interested in bringing the Dream to the Masses? Darkwater Demo Deputy position is open and looking for a person who would take responsibility for reaching out to share the fun of the SCA. Responsibilities would involve setting up demos at various locations including fairs, events or schools. Recruiting help from the populace to support the demo and acting as Demo hospitaller. If interested - Lady of the Lakes demo is a large demo that offers you the chance to shadow a Demo autocrat and learn before submitting a resume for the position.  Official description with duties will be posted next month.

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


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Position: Deputy Exchequer
The Baronial Exchequer (treasurer) is looking for individuals who would be interested in becoming a deputy to assist with office duties. Those interested should have good communication skills, be comfortable working with spreadsheets, and be willing to learn lots of new things!

Contact: Gravin Eva van Oudeachterkol - Barony of Darkwater Exchequer - exchequer@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 the Cooking Guild. Guild leaders are responsible for organizing classes and activities for the guild, and facilitating the guild's support of the Barony.

Contact: Honesta Domina Calpurnia Fortunata - Barony of Darkwater Art/Sci Officer - artsci@baronyofdarkwater.org


Monday, October 8, 2018

Business Meeting - October 2018

Following are the minutes from the business meeting held October 4, 2018.

Barony of Darkwater Business and Officer Meeting - October 4th, 2018
Fashion Square Mall Community Room

Officers in Attendance
Gravin Eva - Exchequer
Lady Thyri Bersi - Hospitaller
Lady Ursula Blackpool - Chronicler
HL Calpurnia Fortunata - Arts and Sciences
HL Hywel ap Wyn - Knight Marshal
HL Thomas Wildstein - Webminister
Baron Bil - Quartermaster
Mistress Milesenda de Bourges - Baroness
Baron James Highgate - Baron
Lord Kylan Hundr - Constable
HL Toki inn Eldri Bassi - Archery Marshal
Lord Ephrem Orbeli - Herald
HL Hextilda Marshall - Acting Seneschal


Open Meeting

  1. Seneschal (Successor Deputy) - HL Hextilda Marshall
    1. Village Faire
      1. Huge amount of people on site (200+)
      2. Fee at campsite (permit).
        1. They will recoup the money for us
        2. Camp should have been paying it all along
    2. Constable - Lord Kylan Hundr
      1. New constable
      2. Lost and found
    3. Peregrine Springs:
      1. They will be a canton under the Barony and will need to choose officers, etc.
      2. Meetings: Every second and fourth Monday at Coliseum of Comics is currently under discussion, but may be in conflict with other meetings in the Barony per Baronial Seneschal.
  2. Hospitaller - Lady Thyri Bersi
    1. Lady of the Lakes
      1. Biggest demo for the Barony
      2. Need volunteers
      3. Need pavilions and tables, benches, etc.
      4. Need cook for second weekend
    2. Valencia Medieval Festival
      1. Winter Park campus
      2. October 23rd, 10 am - 1 pm
    3. Demo deputy and successor deputy wanted
  3. Exchequer - Gravin Eva
    1. Currently have about 15,000 dollars available in unallocated funds
    2. Storage Locker is now Florida Discount Self Storage
      1. There is also storage for trailers for 90.00 a month
    3. Jumble Sale at Village Matsuri raised 602.00 in donations
      1. We have received 8020.00 donations in total
    4. Accepting officer deputy positions  
  4. Quartermaster - Baron Bil
    1. New storage locker
    2. Looking for new trailer for the barony
  5. Art/Sci - HL Calpurnia Fortunata
    1. Kids Largesse next Thursday
    2. Halloween Party at last meeting
  6. Marshall - HL Hywel ap Wyn
    1. Need a marshall on the 10th at Lady of the Lakes
    2. Fighting will happen at all of the days of Lady of the Lakes
    3. New youth marshall
      1. Bjorn
    4. His Majesty requiring each barony to contribute 5 warshields for Gulf Wars
      1. Motion to request 200.00 dollars to make the shields
        1. Baron James Highgate - seconded
        2. Motion passes
    5. Need a thrown weapons marshall
    6. Archery has stuff
  7. Herald - Lord Ephrem Orbeli
    1. Looking for successor deputy
    2. Turn in stuff to him if you need anything
  8. Chronicler - Lady Ursula Blackpool
    1. New officer
    2. Send me stuff officers - by October 15th
    3. Blog - subscribe and send in things
      1. Trident Times Darkwater
    4. Historian position has been dissolved  
    5. Librarian
  9. Baron James Highgate and Baroness Mistress Milesenda de Bourges
    1. Thank you to everyone that helped out at VF
    2. Self Care: aka taking care of yourself as you help out with events, etc.
  10. Cantons

    1. Meetings are happening
  11. Guilds
    1. Fiber Arts
      1. Starting a project in the next week or two
      2. There is a page on FB for the Darkwater Fiber Arts
    2. Scribal Arts
      1. Sunday the 14th
      2. Looking for someone to run Scribal for that day
      3. In Ocoee at Adelheid’s school
    3. Guild leaders will be prodded by Art/Sci officer for teaching soon
  12. Upcoming Events
    1. Trident Tourney
      1. 25th - 27th of January
      2. Website is out
      3. Working on Res (It will close on the 16th of January)
    2. Village Faire
      1. Bid by David in now
      2. If anyone wants to put in a bid (Bid in by next month)
    3. Clans
      1. Already an approved bid in
  13. Populace:
    1. Nothing
  14. Meeting closed

Thursday, October 4, 2018

From the Hospitaller Office

In October the Baronial Hospitaller office turns its focus to our biggest demo of the year, Lady of the Lakes Renaissance Faire. Here is what you need to know!


Greetings,

October is here and we are gearing up for our largest demo of the year, Lady of the Lakes Renaissance Fair ! Nov 2,3,4,10,11th

This is an annual fair supported by Lake county schools. The Barony of Darkwater takes part every year by recreating a period village to offer educational fun to everyone. It’s also a great way to introduce a lot of people to the SCA and what we do. Last year we had over 250 people sign up for more information on what we do and how to get involved throughout the Central Florida area.

The demo consists of a working kitchen, a forge, casting, lampworking, dying, games, fiber arts, home skills, show making and so much more. It’s a great event for people to come out and have fun with friends as well as new people to try so many things! By volunteering and signing up to be a part of the village, you gain entrance into the fair for free.

The Facebook page is https://www.facebook.com/groups/2142510999355874/

There you will find the signup sheet so that you may sign up for the days you like and the areas that most interest you.

New to the SCA? This is the perfect event for you. Come on out and try new crafts, enjoy the day with new friends. Gold key can be made available to you so that you can participate.


Lady Thyri Bersi
Darkwater Hospitaller

News from the Knight's Marshal Office

We continue to have two weekly practices in the Barony, one on Wednesday nights from 7-9 pm and one on Sunday afternoons from noon to 3pm. For up to date information please visit the calendar on www.darkwater.org or the facebook group Darkwater Fighters. We have recently accepted Bjorn as the baronial Youth Marshal. We have been pretty consistent getting 1-3 youths at our practices and look to keep that number rising!

Lady of the Lakes is looking for a Marshal to volunteer for Saturday November 10th since the Baronial Marshals have indicated they will be at Crown Lyst that day. If you are interested in helping please let us know at marshal@baronyofdarkwater.org.

The Barony has been requested to build and bring 5 war shields to war this year. If you are interested in helping please let us know at marshal@baronyofdarkwater.org. The plan is to start working on them 10/6.

On 10/19 it is my intention to head to War of the wings where I have confirmed that Munitions grade arms will be there. It is my intention to purchase rattan and bring it back, I will have my van so I can transport full 9' lengths of rattan. If you are interested in getting rattan let me know and we can save you the cost of paying shipping online and they wont ship the 9' lengths.

If there are those in the barony who have 55 gallon plastic barrels they do not need or can get them on the cheap we could use them to help outfit our new fighters in inexpensive armor. Please reach out to us at marshal@baronyofdarkwater.org.


YIS
Honorable Lord Hywel Ap Wyn
Knight's Marshal of Darkwater

Wednesday, October 3, 2018

Village Matsuri Baronial Court Report

Following is the court report from Village Matsuri as posted by the Baronial Herald.

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Oyez! Oyez! Greetings from the Trident Keype Pursuivant!  Unto our populace I proclaim; the recipients of the Coronet's acclaim!

Asa Dragomir has been named to the Order of the Acorn's Glade!

Christian De Launey has been named to the Order of the Darkwater Defender!

Tetradia De Lace has been named to the Order of the Acorn's Glade!

Inukami Ieyasu has been named to the Order of the Acorn's Glade!

Ilona of Darkwater has been named to the Order of the League of the Hidden Treasure!

Richard Le Wulf has been named to the Order of the Acorn's Glade!

Freyja the Falconer has been named to the Order of the Trident's Keype!


These additional accolades were also bestowed upon well-deserving members of our barony!

Regional Art Sci Winners:
Populace Acclaim - Odette Raine
Coronet's Acclaim - Thyri Bersi (Baronial Champion)
Youth Acclaim - Cole of Darkwater
Crown's Acclaim - Safiya Bint Soleiman

Kindness Awards:
Calpurnia Fortunata
Freyja the Falconer

Ring of Chivalry:
Hywel ap Wyn
Hextilda Marshall