Announcement: Society Memberships

The following announcement has been issued from the Society:

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Baron & Baroness Letter - March 2020

Hail and well met on the road to war!

It is our sincere hope that everyone who can go to war has a wonderful time doing so. If you have any kind of off site housing, please remember to register for Camp Dark-An-Flung so we can have your space!

If you travel to war, please stop in at the Knowne World Party and consider donating a part of your time to help out. There are tons of events which need your help - but at the same time, remember that this is your event, too. If you need this time to relax and come back refreshed, absolutely take that time.

There is always a fine balance between working and playing in the SCA, especially given how we look at service. There is the urge to always be working, but that is not sustainable. Be willing to take an event or two, or even a year, off to just play. Be willing to say no - and be willing to accept if someone says they're taking some time to just play.

When the SCA becomes a second job, we lose people. Work must be part of the play, either because we enjoy the working or because we're balancing the two. There is no one right answer and we must each find that balance for ourselves.

See you at war - where we'll be doing very little besides playing (ok ok and helping out at the party)!

Yours in love and light,
James and Milesenda
Baron and Baroness of Darkwater

Help Wanted - March 2020

Following are open positions within the Barony, as of March 2020.



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Event Position: Reservations Steward 

We are seeking someone to help with Reservations for an event bid for Village Faire happening this fall (2020). The theme will be "The Faire at Shakespeare's Hamlet"
Contact: HL Hywel ap Wyn - hobbsiann@gmail.com

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Officer Position: Deputy Marshal
We are looking for a Deputy Marshal for the barony.
Term: 2 years

Requirements:

• Heavy weapons marshal authorized, ACM in the Marshal Authorizations section.
• Your authorization card is current.
• Are a paid member of the SCA.

Responsibilities:

• 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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Officer Position: High Table Set Up Steward
The posting is open immediately.
Term: 2 years

Requirements:

• Interest in the pomp and decorations for High Table at Feasts.
• (SCA membership advisable but not required.)

Responsibilities:

• Maintain an inventory of items used for setting the High Table at events, to be reported to the Exchequer on a yearly basis.
• Maintain the items, including but not limited to dishes, tablecloths and decorations, if any, in good condition, including arranging for cleaning, repairs and replacements.
• Work with the Quartermaster to monitor that items are stored properly.
• Work with the Quartermaster to make items as accessible as possible to the Baron, Baroness, Event Stewards, & Hall Stewards, for events, as requested
• On the Day of the Event, work with the Hall Steward:
• Before the Feast, set up the High Table.
• After the Feast, remove, clean and maintain all the items.

Contact: Gravin Eva van Oudeachterkol - Exchequer - exchequer@baronyofdarkwater.org

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Officer Position: Darkwater Ranger
We are looking for a Deputy Ranger for the Barony.
Term: 2 years

Requirements:

• Must be an authorized archery marshal.
• Must be a current member in good standing.

Responsibilities:

• Tracking and maintaining all Baronial archery equipment including bows / arrows, target stands and butts.
• Making sure equipment is present and available at both practices and events.
• Run or co-ordinate the running of the range at all three Baronial events. (Trident Tourney, Clans, Village Faire)

Contact: HL Toki inn eldri bassi - Baronial Ranger - yenndimak@gmail.com

Populace Meeting Minutes - March 2020

Barony of Darkwater Populace Business Meeting -March 5, 2020


Officers in Attendance:
Lady Ursula Blackpool - Chronicler
Lord Kylan Hundr - Constable
HL Calpurnia Fortunata - Art Sci (Research and Projects)
Lady Margarita di Rossi - Chatelaine
Baroness Ilene Johnnestoune- Deputy Seneschal - Social Media Liason
Baron Gavine Armestrang - Herald
Ilona of Darkwater - Deputy Exchequer
HL David Archer - Quarter Master

Officers Not in Attendance:
Baroness Milesenda de Bourges - Baroness
Master Clothar Bructerus - Rapier Marshal
HL Gareth Dalyngrige - Librarian
HL Hadassah bat Josef - Chamberlain
HRH Islay Elspeth of Glen Meara
HL David Archer - Acting Quartermaster
Baron James Highgate - Baron
Gravin Eva van Oudeachterkol - Exchequer
HL Hextilda Marshall - Seneschal
Lord Thomas von Wildtstein - Webmaster
HL Hywel ap Wyn - Knight’s Marshal
HL Toki inn Eldri Bassi - Archery Marshal

1. Call to order - Baron Gavine Armestrang - Herald
2. Greeting by Seneschal - Baroness Ilene Johnnestoune- Deputy Seneschal
1. SCA local chapter description
3. Confirm Minutes Approved Offline
1. Motion to approve the minutes: HL Calpurnia Fortunata
2. Seconded by: Baron Gavine Armestrang
3. Motion passed
4. Officers reports.
1. Seneschal (President) Baroness Ilene Johnnestoune- Deputy Seneschal
1. Trailer
1. Ideas to decorate the sides of the trailer (wrap/decals)
2. Bids for Village Faire
1. We know people are putting these together, if you are interested please reach out!
2. Just because one person is putting together a bid doesn’t mean you shouldn’t. It is always nice to have a selection.
3. Bids should be in by the end of March.
2. Constable - Lord Kylan Hundr
1. If you lost anything at the last baronial event, see me! I might have it!
3. Exchequer (Treasure) Ilona of Darkwater - Deputy Exchequer
1. No report
4. Quartermaster - HL David Archer (Acting)
1. The officers have decided to get rid of the 6 foot poles that are in storage. We are putting together a price and will let you know when we have that ready in case you are ready.
2. We are also disposing of the old baronial thrones.
3. After Gulf Wars, we will be having a clean up of the storage unit day. See me if you want to help.
5. Art Sci (Research and Projects) -HL Calpurnia Fortunata
1. Classes are scheduled for the next couple of months.
2. HL Taran will be the new deputy for the Art Sci office
6. Herald - Baron Gavine Armestrang
1. Interested in registering name or device? Come see me!
2. Always looking for help at events when it comes to Heralding!
7. Chatelaine (Retention and Recruitment) - Lady Margarita di Rossi
1. ARC Demo on March 28th
1. We could really use volunteers
2. Archery and fencing ( No heavy fighting at this event)
3. Arts and Sciences are welcome as well
4. 8 am set up to 5 pm take down
8. Marshal (Referee) - HL Hywel ap Wyn (Not in Attendance)
1. No Report
9. Rapier Marshal -Master Clothar Bructerus (Not in Attendance)
1. No Report
10. Archery Marshal - HL Toki inn Eldri Bassi (Not in Attendance)
1. No Report
11. Thrown Weapons Marshal - No current Marshall
1. No Report
12. Webmaster - Lord Thomas von Wildtstein (Not in Attendance)
1. No Report
2. Doing Zoom meetings for the officer meetings!
1. We will be doing the online officer meetings the Monday before the Populace meeting
2. We take info and commentary from everyone.
3. Great place to see the barony and officers in action
4. We can use these for one on one meetings or even lecture style classes.
3. Social Media Liason - Baroness Ilene Johnnestoune
1. We did a help wanted post for the officer and deputies on the blog
2. We are listing event opportunities as well.
3. If you are going to war, please be a war correspondent!
13. Chronicler - Lady Ursula Blackpool
1. See us if you want to post stuff!
5. HRH Islay Elspeth of Glen Meara (Not in attendance)
6. Baron and Baroness: Mistress Milesenda de Bourges and Baron James Highgate (Not in Attendance)
1. See David Archer if you want to pick up your shirts!
7. Cantons
1. Loch Griffin - HL Hywel ap Wyn (Not in Attendance)
1. No Report
2. Swamp Keep - Mistress Milesenda de Bourges and Baron James Highgate
1. We have a class on the 23rd will be on juggling
2. The class in April will be a Turkish Coffee Class
3. Seminole County SCA group - Cathy Abernathy
1. Meetings are the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month
2. American Legion in Fern Park
3. Bobbin Lace class on the 17th as of right now
8. Guilds
1. Scribal - Mistress Milesenda de Bourges
1. Scribal is this Sunday at the Hart Memorial Library from 11-5
2. Brewer’s Guild - Cathy Abernathy
1. Master Rhinehart is looking to help out
3. Fiber Arts - Baroness Ilene Johnnestoune
1. Everything supply wise has been sorted
2. We are working on looms so we can teach everyone how to do it even if they don’t have a loom of their own.
3. We are joining the Scribal guild on April 26th
1. We will be doing tablet weaving
2. The next one will be Egyptian diagonals
4. Lampworker’s Guild - Lady Thyri Bersi
1. See Thyri if you have anything you want to know about this guild
5. Dyers Guild - Leann Retzlaff
1. We are thinking of doing another class on dying at Village Faire
6. Performance/Bardic Guild
7. Herbal Guild - Rahil bint Haroun
1. See her if you need anything at all or are interested in the herbal guild
8. Cooking Guild - Lady Margarita di Rossi
1. We are currently trying to get the guild up and going.
2. More info to come, but feel free to reach out to us if you want to help!
9. Upcoming Events
1. Gathering at the Tavern - Cathy Abernathy
1. Tavern will be the place to be. Swap meet/Rummage sale.
2. Looking for classes: Mead, beer, pickling, etc.
3. If anyone has any “treasure” that you can contribute to a children’s scavenger hunt would be great.
4. The website is up and populated with some activities, but we are working on getting more
5. Site tokens are plastic beer mug shot glasses!
6. Feast menu is getting close to being confirmed.
7. We will need some help/volunteers and will let you know as things get done.
2. We need a bid for Village Faire
1. Send in bids by end of March if possible
10. Announcements From the Populous
1. Newcomer Classes will be at the Hart Memorial Library - April 26th
11. Adjournment
1. Next Officer Meeting is on Zoom on March 30, 2020
2. Next Business Meeting on April 2, 2020 at Fashion Square Mall
12. Meeting Closed - Baron Gavine Armstrang

Chatelaine Letter - March 2020

Good day Darkwater,

Just some data on things happening in the newcomer department. We have had several new members start to join us regularly at meetings. So welcome to the newcomers. I have done a short series of newcomer classes which will resume in April as I will be unavailable for 2 meetings in March due to mundane life.

As you will have seen on Darkwater populace group on Facebook, there is a Demo called Spring Fling at the Avian Reconditioning Center in Apopka March 28, 2020 from 8am-5pm (the demo is 10am-3pm) but we'll need help setting up and cleaning up. Please message me if you are interested in helping with this demo. At this demo there will be no Armoured Heavy combat as it will upset the birds and they will be out and present.

We hope you have an amazing day!

L Margarita Di Rossi

Seneschal Letter - March 2020

Greetings to our wonderful Barony. 

All is moving well in our group. I am still looking for ideas for the wrap for our trailer. I am going to extend it by a month to see what we can get. Also, we are looking for bids for Village Fair in September. If you are interested in working on an event please let us know. 

The polling is closed for Baron and Baroness. I have sent the letters I received on to the Kingdom Seneschal and am waiting to hear back on what our next steps are. Polling should be at Clans. 

And finally, I received an email from a lady looking for people willing to rent out their garb to a High School show of the Sword and the Stone. That is all the information I have on it. If you are interested, please email me at seneschal@baronyofdarkwater.org and I will share her email address with you.

--
HL Hextilda Marshall

Herald Letter - March 2020

Greetings unto the Populace of the Barony,

We find ourselves between events as we lead up to the times of war followed by the coronation of their highnesses, should something untoward happen to their majesties at war. As such, there has been little activity on the heraldic front.

The following names and armory have been submitted and are currently at the Kingdom level:
Arnkatla in Slægr - Name & Device

The following items have been forwarded to Society and are pending review:
Haakon Bjornsson - Augmentation Resub

The most recent LOAR from society (dated December 2019) offers:
Giovanni di Castellamare - Device Accepted

Please know that should anyone be interested in submitting or researching a name or armory, I remain at your service and always available. I assume the role of Baronial Herald, I would like to strive to keep our populace informed of Accolades, Words of Acclaim, and the status of our members Armorial and Name submissions, as well as offer some information about heraldry.

Additionally, if anyone is interested in learning or participating in heraldry, I will always be looking for assistance in the many facets of my duties both in and out of events. Please express your interest to me.


Serving Barony, Kingdom, and the Dream,
Gavine Armestrang
Trident Keype Pursuviant

Officer Meeting Minutes - March 2020

Barony of Darkwater Officer Meeting -March 2, 2020
Zoom meeting online

Officers in Attendance:
Lady Ursula Blackpool - Chronicler
Lord Kylan Hundr - Constable
Baroness Ilene Johnnestoune- Deputy Seneschal - Social Media Liason
Baron Gavine Armestrang - Herald
HL Toki inn Eldri Bassi - Archery Marshal
HL Calpurnia Fortunata - Art Sci (Research and Projects)
Lord Thomas von Wildtstein - Webmaster
Baroness Milesenda de Bourges - Baroness
Lady Margarita di Rossi - Chatelaine
HL Hextilda Marshall - Seneschal
HL Hadassah bat Josef - Chamberlain
HL David Archer - Acting Quartermaster
Gravin Eva van Oudeachterkol - Exchequer
HL Hywel ap Wyn - Knight’s Marshal

Officers Not in Attendance:
Baron James Highgate - Baron
Master Clothar Bructerus - Rapier Marshal
HL Gareth Dalyngrige - Librarian

1. Call to order - Baron Gavine Armestrang - Herald
2. Greeting by Seneschal - HL Hextilda Marshall
1. SCA local chapter description
3. Confirm Minutes Approved Offline
1. Motion to approve the minutes: HL Hextilda Marshall
2. Seconded by: All officers
3. Motion passed
4. Officers reports.
1. Seneschal (President) HL Hextilda Marshall
1. Trailer Decision
2. Need ideas.
1. Brian is currently working on an idea.
3. Village Faire Bid
1. We have some that we are putting together, but still need to get them turned in.
2. HL Hywel ap Wyn is currently working with his canton on this.
4. Baroness Ilene Johnnestoune
1. Event Handbook
1. It has been pulled up, a run through has been done, and updates are being made.
2. Items that need to be at every event
3. What autocrats need to know and be aware of.
4. Goal is to have it ready to be looked at by officers and, ideally, ready to give out by end of April.
2. Constable - Lord Kylan Hundr (Not in attendance)
1. No Report
3. Exchequer (Treasure) Gravin Eva van Oudeachterkol
1. Checkbook will be at the meeting on Thursday if anyone needs it.
2. People should do volunteer hours at Gulf Wars, as it gets the Barony money!
4. Quartermaster - David Archer (Acting)
1. In December he was removed from the Officer page on FB
1. Being added back by Hextilda
2. There are a number of things in storage.
1. Thrones have been there since a previous Baronials stepped down.
1. What do we want to do with these?
1. Bring up at Populace meeting
2. Hextilda asked if the paint can be removed?
3. Baroness Milesenda de Bourges - Thought we were salvaging the backs to make signs? But she doesn’t think we need to keep old things we aren’t using.
4. Thyri - Can we use them as a template for other chairs?
1. They are an older/perhaps not period set.
5. David will take pictures and bring them to the Thursday Populace meeting to show anyone that wants to see them.
2. We have the old 6 foot poles, that we replace with 8 foot poles.
1. We might want to sell them off or come up with a use for them.
1. No real need to keep as we have a number of other poles for the current tent needs.
2. Motion on the floor to sell the poles Baron Gavine Armestrang
3. Seconded my Baroness Milesenda de Bourge
4. Motion passed
3. Metal poles for carport
1. Some are bent
2. Do we want to get rid of them or do we want to try and fix the ones we have
1. Recycle them?
2. Motion to dispose of metal poles by Baron Gavine Armestrang
3. Seconded by Lady Ursula Blackpoole
4. Motion passed
1. Poles will be given to Thyri Bersi
5. Art Sci (Research and Projects) -HL Calpurnia Fortunata
1. Kingdom Art Sci went great!
6. Herald - Baron Gavine Armestrang
1. No Report
7. Chatelaine (Retention and Recruitment) - Lady Margarita di Rossi
1. Demo, ARC, on the March 28th
1. Insurance form is good to go
2. Will be posting for people to sign up for volunteers
3. No heavy fighting. Fencing, Archery, and Arts are welcome to be there.
8. Marshal (Referee) - HL Hywel ap Wyn
1. He thinks he has found someone to take over - Amicus (Paul)
1. Working on paperwork now.
9. Rapier Marshal -Master Clothar Bructerus (Not in attendance)
1. No Report
10. Archery Marshal - HL Toki inn Eldri Bassi
1. No archery during Gulf Wars this month
2. We need an archery marshall to take over
11. Thrown Weapons Marshal - No current Marshall
1. Still working on getting the authorization for this.
12. Webmaster - Lord Thomas von Wildtstein
1. No Report
2. Public Relations: Illene
1. We should be able to get something done with the website soon.
13. Chronicler - Lady Ursula Blackpool
1. Do we have a final list for the couples running for Baron and Baroness
1. Currently
1. Johan Craft and Vivienne le Corbeau
2. Calpurnia Fortunata and Christine Chabrier
3. David Archer and Adelina de Bretigny
4. Thyri Bersi and Toki Inn Eldri Bassi
2. Send a message to the Kingdom Seneschal before we print and publish the final copy to make sure it is okay before it is given out.
2. Trident Times/Blog
1. We have received letters from multiple offices.
2. We have had a February help wanted ad and would like to do this monthly. So keep sending her listings or say that you would like to run your listing from the previous month again.
1. Job name
2. Requirements
3. Who to contact
3. We can also add help wanted/volunteers for events for the blog too.
4. Share if you see anything interesting about SCA stuff… “Around the SCA World” would be great to add to.
5. War correspondent? We will mention this at populace meeting to see if anyone takes it.
5. HRH Islay Elspeth of Glen Meara (Not in attendance)
1. No report
6. Baron and Baroness: Mistress Milesenda de Bourges and Baron James Highgate
1. They will be attending Gulf Wars, but they do NOT need retainers. Just have fun.
2. They should be back in regular meeting rotations now.
7. Cantons
1. Loch Griffin - HL Hywel ap Wyn
1. No Report
2. Swamp Keep - Mistress Milesenda de Bourges and Baron James Highgate
1. No Report
3. Seminole County SCA group - Cathy Abernathy
1. Business meeting is tomorrow at 7 PM at the American Legion in Casselberry
2. Going well and fairly good attendance
8. Guilds
1. Scribal - Mistress Milesenda de Bourges
1. This Sunday at the Hart Library from 11-5
2. Scribal in April is on the 26th
3. Will check back for the schedule in May.
4. There will also be a day with other guilds all together so it is more a “guild day”
2. Brewer’s Guild - Cathy Abernathy
3. Cooking Guild - Lady Margarita di Rossi
1. Relatively new, but they are working on getting things started
2. Erika is also part of this.
4. Craftsman- Vacant at the moment
1. No Report
5. Costuming- Vacant at the moment
1. No Report
6. Fiber Arts - Baroness Ilene Johnnestoune
1. Money has been taken out of account and used to get storage containers
2. All items have been organized.
3. Material for looms was also gotten and will be used by Gavine to make those looms
4. Can I be reimbursed for the extra money I used?
5. Thomas has motioned for Ilene to be reimbursed 42.69
6. Seconded by Baron Gavine Armestrang
7. Motion has passed
7. Lampworker’s Guild - Lady Thyri Bersi
1. Will be at Village Faire
2. No glass and tools have been gotten!
8. Herbal Guild - Rahill
1. No Report
9. Dyers Guild - Leann Retzlaff
1. No Report
10. Performance/Bardic Guild - Vacant at the moment
1. No Report
9. Upcoming Events
1. Gathering at the Tavern - (Not in Attendance)
1. No Report
2. We need a bid for Village Faire
1. Ian is working on one
10. Announcements From the Populous
1. Gavin and Accordian Screen for announcements at events
1. We are working on a sign to post changes, etc. in the feast hall so people will know when events issues come up.
1. Kiwanis has the huge white board in the storage shed that can be used for events.
2. Looking to get a screen, 3 tiered screen, to help with information
1. Motion on the floor to get a folded screen at the price of 91.84
2. Seconded by Thomas Wildtstein
3. Motion passed
2. T-Shirts are in and will be at meetings
1. Need to bring cash or check as it is going to the barony not to Lana - So no Paypal
3. Zoom meeting - Baroness Ilene Johnnestoune
1. For the Pro Zoom Account it is 14.99 per month, per host.
1. This means that we can tie it to the Seneschal email so that it goes with that email.
2. We can have up to a 100 people attached
3. The meeting time will last 24 hours
4. We can also have multiple hosts on the meetings at a time
5. We could use this for classes, etc.
6. You can generate temp IDs for other people to use to do meetings/classes as well.
7. Could be used to record for notes, although right now, this would be way too big for sending.
1. Motion on the floor to spend the 14.99 per month for Zoom Pro Account
2. Seconded by Baroness Mistress Milesenda de Bourges
3. Motion passed by officers
4. We are going to check verbiage prior to next meeting to make sure it is okay.
11. Adjournment
1. Next Officer Meeting is on Zoom on Monday, March 30th
2. There is a business meeting on Thursday, March 5th
3. Next Business Meeting is Thursday, April 2nd at Fashion Square Mall
12. Meeting Closed - Baron Gavine Armstrang