Baron & Baroness Letter - November 2020

Greetings and well met to those here present;

Most times I try to talk about the amazing things going on in our Barony - and those things are no less amazing today than any other - we have a wonderful Trident Tourney coming up next year with the investiture of our heirs, Toki and Thyri. We have amazing officers who work tirelessly to make sure our group keeps running and people who donate their time and effort to teach.

But we also have hard and difficult times afoot, and for the moment, we're going to face those head on.

There is no gainsaying that everyone's stress level is significantly higher in recent days due to mundane politics, SCA politics, and the general 'operational fatigue' of not getting to do our hobbies and things that relax us.

Her Excellency and I have noticed that everyone seems just slightly more on edge. Just slightly more tense. With just slightly less patience for themselves and others. To quote my good friend, Don Brian, this is neither good, nor bad. It simply 'is'.

I would like to invite the populace to our next populace meeting through zoom - during that meeting, I have asked our Seneschal Hextilda to allow Her Excellency and I to speak first where normally we have asked that the focus be on the officers. She has graciously allowed us to do so.

We need to talk about how we can come together, going forwards. We need to talk about how to not only have grace and compassion for others but for ourselves as well. And we need to talk about the road ahead as our time as your Coronet winds down into the history of our Barony.

Her Excellency and I took the Coronets with one singular purpose - to bring as many people together in our group as possible. And we're seeing all these tiny stress fractures across our group that drive people away, not together. And so we need to talk about how to work towards unity, not disparity. Towards communication, not disconnection. Towards the group, not the individual.

Together, we are the Barony. And it's hard - incredibly so - to remember that sometimes when we are physically far apart and when interest can lag because of these pressing times. I will only remind you, as I have done before, that this is but a passing shadow.

In closing, I would again like to invite as many who would wish attend to do so for our next populace meeting where we can discuss how to go forwards from shadow and into light.

Yours in love, and a sworn service to this Barony that will never end,
James and Milesenda
Baron and Baroness of Darkwater

Populace Meeting Minutes July 2020

July 2, 2020: Barony of Darkwater Populace Meeting - Zoom meeting online

Officers in Attendance:
Lady Ursula Blackpool - Chronicler
Lord Kylan Hundr - Constable
HL Hextilda Marshall - Seneschal
Baroness Ilene Johnnestoune- Deputy Seneschal - Social Media Liason
Baron Gavine Armestrang - Herald
HL Toki inn Eldri Bassi - Archery Marshal
HL David Archer - Quartermaster
Gravin Eva van Oudeachterkol - Exchequer
Lord Thomas von Wildtstein - Webmaster
Lady Margarita di Rossi - Chatelaine
Baron James Highgate - Baron
Baroness Milesenda de Bourges - Baroness
HL Hywel ap Wyn - Knight’s Marshal

Officers Not in Attendance:
HL Calpurnia Fortunata - Art Sci (Research and Projects)
HRH Islay Elspeth of Glen Meara
Master Clothar Bructerus - Rapier Marshal
HL Gareth Dalyngrige - Librarian
HL Hadassah bat Josef - Chamberlain

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:
2. Seconded by:
3. Motion passed
4. Officers reports.
1. Seneschal (President) HL Hextilda Marshall
1. We do not have any word on the polling but we are awaiting word so we can plan for the future.
2. The officers decided to cancel the contract with Kiwanis for Village Faire
1. There will still be a Village Faire of some kind
1. We have received the refund check for both Clans and Village Faire
2. They are excited to have us back at a later date and understand why we are not returning at this time.
2. We would like to hear what your thoughts and ideas are about how this event should be held.
1. Options at this time:
1. Meet at a park
2. 2 day event with fighters on one day and art another
3. All online
4. Baron Gavine Armestrang: This is more than just VF. This is also kind of to start getting a bit more information on what
5. Lady Ursula Blackpoole: read over the notes from the previous Officer meeting to touch on thoughts brought up then.
6. HL Hextilda Marshall reminded everyone about the idea of using color bracelets to show your level of comfort with a hug, touching, or social distancing.
1. HL David Archer - for the bracelets, we should talk to other seneschals in the Kingdom to coordinate the color scheme for this.
2. Propose to other Baronies
7. Question to the Populace: How do you feel about coming back, what is your safety level, etc?
1. Baron James Highgate: Guiding star on this is to wait on anything, even a day trip, until numbers are getting lower… Much lower.
2. Mistress Adelheid Leinwater: A month and a ½ is short notice, even for a day event. I suggest a virtual event and if for some reason we can get together, we can find a park/somewhere to put it together. Flu season is real, even when we don’t have Covid. But this is when school goes back and I don’t think we want to think about an event when there might be a Covid upswing at that time.
1. I don’t think the Kingdom has even allowed a meeting face to face
1. Hextilda said we can plan, but we can’t really have it yet.
3. Lady Ursula Blackpoole: Really feels this is dangerous when this is when we are going back to school and a number of us are teachers and that is dangerous for us to feel like we might be bringing the virus into an event with our friends and loved ones.
4. Baroness Ilene Johnnestoune: I think the whole idea of the wrist bands, while cool, needs to be set aside until we have a definite get back together again. There has to be a flyer, regardless of what we plan, turned into Talewinds, so that we can have a court if our Baron and Baroness would like to.
5. Gravin Eva van Oudeachterko: Thank you Adelheid for saying what I was thinking. I would like to also have a virtual event. We could have classes, an official court, etc.
6. HL David Archer: Based on the new school situation, we agree and support we should cancel all in person from events till the start of the year. ~ David & Brittany
7. Brian Retzlaff: I vote nothing in person until 2 months after we get the all clear.
8. Christine Chabrier: At the A/S meeting, she volunteered to talk to another group about a Art/Sci competition. They are having another meeting as we meet now, and they will be doing a virtual A/S competition in the future. This could be used as guidelines, etc for doing this. I think we should plan to do it the A/S Regional virtually in case we need it.
9. Lady Thyri Bersi: Not just the numbers going down, will make it okay for an event. Going downward does not make us safe.
10. Mistress Adelheid Leinwater: She is going to take the information Christine and the A/S meeting talked about and go to the Laurels to see if we can have the Regional Art/Sci virtually? This even could be really large as it is online and would have a larger Kingdom approach.
11. Michael De Lace: I want to have events this weekend, as a fighter, but I do think we need to be safe.
12. THL Valgard: I feel safe, but I respect everyone else’s opinion about holding off. Though I would like to get back with the fighting community.
13. Lady Ursula Backpoole: I think we definitely need to talk to IAN to see if he wants to have his event at Trident or Clans. We should NOT just put a virtual event on him without talking to him first.
14. HL Hywel ap Wyn: would like to move his event to a real event
1. Question: Do you want to have your event at Trident - at the Investiture?
1. He is okay with it, but would like to check with his people beforehand to make sure they are okay with it.
15. Mistress Adelheid Leinwater: Can we schedule an additional meeting to plan the VF online event?
1. We will message back and forth with Baroness Milesenda de Bourges to make a day for a meeting where we can plan this.
16. Even if we do a 1 day event in the future: We need a fighter event. So that they can play as well.
17. Baroness Ilene Johnnestoune- : Thumbs up and down on a virtual meeting.
1. 13 votes to have the event online with 22 people in the room.
18. HL Hextilda Marshall: Motion to move Village Faire to a virtual event in September.
1. HL David Archer Seconded the motion
2. Motion Passed by the officers
3. When will officers make a decision to participate in Lady of the Lakes:
1. Lady Ursula Blackpoole - Wait till August to make a decision
2. Mistress Adelheid Leinwater- Let the people from Lady of the Lakes know that we will not be present so that they can start to prepare.
3. Christine Chabrier - Considering the number of people that don’t wear masks here in Lake County. I don’t think we should attend.
4. LeAnn Meyrick- My family will NOT be attending.
5. Baroness Ilene Johnnestoune- My first event should be with friends and family I know and will try to be safe. Not 1000s of strangers with bad behaviors we have seen in previous years.
6. HL Tahmineh Ctesiphoni: Plan for the best and I love the optimism in the room, but realistically we probably will not be able to hold events in November and December. If everyone was social distancing/wearing masks, etc, then maybe, but since that isn’t what we are seeing.
7. Lady Thyri Bersi - Toki has recovered from Cancer. Due to this, we will NOT be at Lady of the Lakes
4. How large would a fighter event be?
1. What does Duke U. normally run.
1. A decent attendance with many people.
2. When it is announced that an official event with fighting is allowed, everyone will be there.
2. Mistress Adelheid Leinwater: I have been to a couple Duke U events and both had an easy 100 at those.
3. Lady Thyri Bersi: TAD is a martial event for archery and it runs about 75-100 for it.
4. Baron Gavine Armstrang - A just fighter event will be easier to plan than a more involved/regular type of event. If we do plan to have Trident: It still needs to be planned. It is easier to cancel than plan at the last minute.
5. Mistress Adelheid Leinwater: Might want a larger than normal event staff. If it is okay to happen, Trident will be a very LARGE event as it will be one of the first events we have face-to-face and it will be an investiture. We will probably have close to 300 or 350 people there.
6. HL David Archer - We currently have the highest rate in the whole country. And number 6 in highest number of cases and total deather. Keep that in mind when you are thinking about events.
5. I am currently at the ½ way mark of my Seneschal and would love to get deputies in line
1. Currently we have one: Baroness Ilene Johnnestoune
2. But we are always ready to look for others interested.
2. Constable - Lord Kylan Hundr
1. No Report
3. Exchequer (Treasure) Gravin Eva van Oudeachterkol
1. All of our outstanding check requests have been paid
2. Let her know if you have any that you need to be paid
3. Insurance
1. If you reschedule in the same year, we get a full refund
1. As we are doing refunds to be used for next year, we will get ½ of the amount back.
4. We had a successful class for reservations through Zoom
5. Contact the deputy of training if you are interested in Exchequer 101 that will be held on July 15th.
6. Remember that reports are due: Officers and Cantons! Please email her with questions.
4. Quartermaster - David Archer
1. Populace - Some things have been donated. Please check the meeting notes from Monday to see them.
5. Art Sci (Research and Projects) -HL Calpurnia Fortunata ( not in attendance)
1. She is currently looking for a deputy as she is at her ½ way point.
2. The class schedule is good at this time
3. We would like to have people to teach after July. Please see her if you need to talk.
6. Herald - Baron Gavine Armestrang
1. No Report
7. Chatelaine (Retention and Recruitment) - Lady Margarita di Rossi
1. Lady of the Lakes is currently planning to go forth as scheduled
1. She has let them know that we do NOT know for sure what we will be doing at that time.
2. We are still planning for it, in the hopes that we do have an event.
1. At this time, we cannot post about an event online until the SCA allows it. Noted by Lady Thyri Bersi
2. Currently she is looking for someone to take on deputy for her office as well.
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
1. Darkwater Archery Marshal is also available for a new deputy to take over.
2. You do have to be warranted, but reach out and I will help you on your way.
11. Thrown Weapons Marshal - No current Marshall
1. No Report
12. Webmaster - Lord Thomas von Wildtstein
1. No Report
13. Chronicler - Lady Ursula Blackpool
1. Please send us or post your stuff - What hobbies are you working on? Send us pictures or a handout that we can post online. We would like to keep the SCA alive and interesting, even if it has to be online instead of in person.
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. Apology for not being at the Officer Meeting
2. It is really wonderful to see how people are trying to keep the SCA alive in this, but remember to go slowly and carefully.
3. Please don’t take the risk of meeting up when it is not more important than your health and well being.
7. Cantons
1. Loch Griffin - HL Hywel ap Wyn
1. No Report at this time
2. Swamp Keep - Mistress Milesenda de Bourges and Baron James Highgate
1. Did the scheduling time work out for the 18th for a meeting?
1. In theory on the 18th of July Swamp Keep will have a social hour.
2. She is checking with Baroness Ilene Johnnestoune
3. Seminole County SCA group - Cathy Abernathy
1. No Report at this time
8. Guilds
1. Scribal - Mistress Milesenda de Bourges
1. No report
2. Brewer’s Guild - Cathy Abernathy
1. No report
3. Fiber Arts - Baroness Ilene Johnnestoune
1. No report
4. Lampworkers Guild - Lady Thyri Bersi
1. No report
5. Dyers Guild - LeAnn Meyrick
1. No report
6. Performance/Bardic Guild - ?
1. No report
7. Cooking Guild - Lady Margarita di Rossi
1. No report
8. Costuming Guild - ?
1. No report
9. Herbal - Lady Rahil bint Haroun
1. No report
10. Craftsman - ?
1. No report
11. Defense - ?
1. No report
9. Upcoming Events
1. Currently on Hold
10. Announcements From the Populous
1. Mistress Adelheid Leinwater: Is putting together a calendar for Zoom/Virtual Events will be listed.
1. To make everyone’s life easier at being able to find events and meetings that are coming up virtually.
2. This would allow us to post the Zoom links to the calendar so that we don’t have to go back and forth to get to the links when it is time to meet.
3. We extended this offer to the other groups in the Kingdom at the Art/Sci meeting for the Kingdom last night. This way smaller groups, that don’t have access to the things they need, could have support, a Zoom room, etc.
4. Please email any classes to Baroness Ilene Johnnestouneor Mistress Adelheid Leinwater
2. Upcoming classes:
1. Christine de Pizan taught by HL Adelina
1. Time: Jul 9, 2020 07:00 PM
2. Home Apothecary Part #1 (salves and other items) taught by Meisterin Adelheid
1. Time: Jul 16, 2020 07:00 PM
3. Home Apothecary Part #2 Making tallow and soap taught by Meisterin Adelheid
1. Time: Jul 23, 2020 07:00 PM
4. Papyrus Making taught by Master Udvarhelyi Barar Aeryck
1. Time: Jul 30, 2020 07:00 PM
11. Adjournment
1. Next Officer Meeting is on Zoom on Monday, August 3rd
2. There is a populace meeting on Thursday, August 6th
3. Next Business Meeting at Fashion Square Mall is on hold
12. Meeting Closed - Baron Gavine Armstrang

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

Populace Meeting Minutes - February 2020

Barony of Darkwater Populace Meeting - Thursday, February 6th
Fashion Square Mall Community Room


Officers in Attendance:
HL Hextilda Marshall - Seneschal
Baron Gavine Armestrang- Herald
Lady Ursula Blackpool - Chronicler
Lord Kylan Hundr - Constable
Baroness Ilene Johnnestoune- Deputy Seneschal - Social Media Liason
Lord Thomas von Wildtstein - Webmaster


Officers Not in Attendance:
HRH Islay Elspeth of Glen Meara
Baron James Highgate - Baron
Baroness Milesenda de Bourges - Baroness
Master Clothar Bructerus - Rapier Marshal
HL Gareth Dalyngrige - Librarian
HL Toki inn Eldri Bassi - Archery Marshal
HL Hadassah bat Josef - Chamberlain
HL Hywel ap Wyn - Knight’s Marshal
Gravin Eva van Oudeachterkol - Exchequer
HL Calpurnia Fortunata - Art Sci (Research and Projects)
HL David Archer - Acting Quartermaster
Lady Margarita di Rossi - Chatelaine

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 wave the reading of last month’s minutes by Baron Gavine Armestrang
2. Seconded to pass by Lady Ursula Blackpoole
3. Vote passed
4. Officers reports.
1. Seneschal (President) HL Hextilda Marshall
1. Kingdom is looking for bids for TMT and Coronation
1. The Barony is not going to take those due to other obligations and the bid we have in for Spring Coronation at this time.
2. If any households or cantons wanted to take it on, they are welcome to put in a bid
2. Trailer
1. We need shiny stickers from the Barony on it
1. Hoping to keep people from stealing and ditching it due to the design
2. Taking ideas for designs to wrap the trailer in-
1. If you, the populace, have design ideas, please get them to Hextilda by.
2. Baroness Ilene offered up to get in touch with Sasha
3. We could also use a person to take over the running of this and getting things together to get it done.
1. What all is needed to be responsible for this?
2. Emails will go to Hextilda
3. Work with getting the design ideas put together
3. We are accepting bids for Village Faire.
1. If you are interested in being on the bid, make sure you put your information and what you are interested in on the FB post on the Darkwater Populace page.
2. Still have the Shakespeare themed bid that we are hoping to maybe use that.
2. Constable - Lord Kylan Hundr
1. We are getting the lost and found from Trident and will post it as soon as it arrives.
3. Exchequer (Treasure) Gravin Eva van Oudeachterkol (Not in Attendance)
1. There will be a new deputy position under the Exchequer events.
1. This position will be high table set- up.
1. This person is in charge of the high table set up, decorations, table cloths at the event
2. This person is in charge of making sure that the dishes are cleaned and the linens are laundered.
3. If you are interested, let either Gravin Eva or Hextilda know.
4. Gravin Eva - Please send a job listing to the Blog and Chronicler so we can post it!
4. Quartermaster - David Archer (Acting) Not in Attendance
1. No Report
5. Art Sci (Research and Projects) -HL Calpurnia Fortunata - Not in Attendance
1. There is a class list currently up through March and she has people waiting to teach now.
2. Seminole County needs a teacher for the 18th of this month.
1. They meet on the first and third Tuesday of the month.
2. First is the business and the third is a class.
6. Herald - Baron Gavine Armestrang
1. If you want a device or name in the SCA please let him know.
7. Chatelaine (Retention and Recruitment) - Lady Margarita di Rossi (Not in Attendance)
1. We do have a demo in the end of March. She will talk about it more in March.
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 Marshal
1. No report
2. Want to be the marshal? Let us know.
12. Webmaster - Lord Thomas von Wildtstein
1. No Report
13. Chronicler - Lady Ursula Blackpool
1. If you have anything you want us to post, please let us know!
2. We do have a blog, it is linked to the FB Darkwater Populace group.
1. We would love content!
3. We would also love it if you signed up on FB Darkwater Populace to let us know what you would like to do at an event or on a bid for event.
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. No Report
7. Cantons
1. Loch Griffin - HL Hywel ap Wyn
1. Meeting on Monday in Lake County.
2. Swamp Keep - Mistress Milesenda de Bourges and Baron James Highgate (Not in Attendance)
1. No Report
3. Seminole County SCA group - Cathy Abernathy
1. We have picked the top two names and we will let the Herald’s vet the names that have been picked and see if they work. At this time Merlin’s Grove is in the lead.
2. We have a full list of the officers needed for the Canton
3. Starting by the end of the quarter we will have our first real officer reports to turn in.
1. We need to 2 full two quarters of full officer reporting and then we will be a real canton again! :)
4. If anyone is willing, they could use someone to teach a class at their meeting on the 18th.
5. Meetings are at the American Legion in Fern Park/Casselberry.
6. We have been talking about having a revel at the American Legion
1. We are looking at April
2. We would like a two-fold one.
3. One that is for the American Legion members to come in and socialize with the group and watch what the SCA members do.
4. We would also like to let them do burgers/brats, maybe the outside bar so they can make money if they want.
5. We also want to do some advertising to get some of the neighborhoods around the area so they can come and be part as well.
8. Guilds
1. Scribal - Mistress Milesenda de Bourges
1. Scribal is at Hart Memorial, noon to 5, this Sunday.
2. Brewer’s Guild - Cathy Abernathy
1. Brewing on Saturday, starting at 10 am, feel free to reach out if you want to join.
3. Fiber Arts - Baroness Ilene Johnnestoune
1. Joining the Scribal Arts this Sunday at Hard Library and we will be doing beginning tablet weaving
2. The list of supplies is on the website!
4. Glassworker’s Guild - Lady Thyri Bersi
1. We teach how to play with fire and glass and will have a teaching day in the future and will let you know when it comes up.
2. Baroness Ilene says you should look into glass gaming tokens.
5. Dyers Guild
1. No Report
6. Performance/Bardic Guild
1. No Report
9. Upcoming Events
1. Clans: pinned to discuss next month
1. Stop in at the Bloody Bell’s Tavern and Rest Your Feet…
2. We have a flyer ready
3. There is a meeting on Sunday, February 9th for the Darkwater Populace to come and help
4. We will be getting stamps on hands at the event so those going to the tavern
5. We could use someone to do some kids activities
1. If you are interested let the autocrat know.
10. General Business:
1. Trident Recap - We had 127 people on site, but we are waiting for information on price
1. The newcomers helped to take down the Baronial pavilion
2. Very thankful for all of the people that helped teardown and clean up
11. Announcements From the Populous
1. Baron Gavine Armestrang
1. Populace vs. Officer Meeting
1. The Officer meeting is now being done separately
1. This meeting is open to the populace.
2. But in the officer meeting we do a lot of debating and financial work that is officer specific so that people that aren’t officers and don’t want to listen to that type of discussion.
3. This is done on Zoom, online, and anyone can listen in and be part of it
2. Populace meeting
1. Allows for more populace talk time
2. Allows for us to spend more time explaining our roles to newcomers/non-officers
3. Is where we fill you in on what the officers decided.
2. Moriah - We used to have medallions/glass painted awards/tokens that came with rewards
1. She has a friend that does laser cutting and thinks it might be nice to do wood tokens in replacement if needed.
2. Adelheid has been making the tokens for about 20 years
1. The new enamels are not working the same way as the ones we used prior to this.
2. We could have different tokens - Clay, pewter, wood, glass, etc.
1. We can open this up for anyone that has ideas and put it together for us to start making these.
2. New member - New wood cutting laser printer at her school.
3. Thyri speaking on behalf of their highnesses -
1. If you are attending Three Ships or an upcoming event in North Carolina.
2. They are also planning to attend Gulf Wars, and Pennsic
3. I have passed on that there is a page on FB for anyone that can do some crafting of paper flowers that are representative of the place they are from
1. Needed in great abundance
2. Any type of flower you want, made of whatever you want, etc.
12. Adjournment
1. Next Officer Meeting is Monday, March 2nd, 2020 via online
2. Next Business Meeting Thursday, March 5th, 2020 at Mall
13. Meeting Closed - Baron Gavine Armestrang