Court summaries from Feast of Eagles, July 29, A.S. 52

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During the day:
Christopher Atrox – Queen’s Chalice AND Torse
Melodia – Torse
Elias de Jaye – Iren Fyrd
Kitsu Katome – Stile Fyrd
Killian O’Connaill – Stile Fyrd
Duncan Bruce of Logan – Stile Fyrd

Evening court:
Þórvia – AoA
Khalil ibn Abd’l-Wahid al-Katib – Calon Cross
Teodric Ó Dubhghaill – Falcon’s Claw
Emerick Jones – AoA
Apollonia von Bremen – Calon Lily
Moira Meade – Queen’s Chalice
Mason of Oakheart – Queen’s Chalice
Brady of Oakheart – Queen’s Chalice
Tamar bat Avraham – Queen’s Chalice
Jacob ben Avraham – Queen’s Chalice

Other court tidings:
It was announced that the theme for Lilies in 2018 will be “Counties vs. Duchies”, and the co-autocrats will be Count Agamemnon Platylithodae and Honorable Lady Katherine d’Arles.
Elias de Jaye won the Man at Arms armored combat tourney.
Sir Martus Aleskandrov won the other armored combat tourney.
Honorable Lord Gawin Kappler won the first cut & thrust tourney.
Honorable Lord Kitsu no Taro won the second cut & thrust tourney.
Lord Bragi Oddsson won the bocce tourney.
The Shire of Cum An Iolair donated the funds from the “Fish in a Barrel” raffle, and gave a tithe to the kingdom.
Lord Faustus Cantilius Lupus was appointed the Royal Stunt Liver.
10 newcomers received mugs.
Laurels, Pelicans, Chivalry and populace swore fealty.
A boon was begged for Tamar bat Avraham to join the Order of the Laurel.

French miniature, 14th Century. Nature offers Machaut three of her children - Sense, Rhetoric, and Music. Public domain in the US

French miniature, 14th Century. Nature offers Machaut three of her children – Sense, Rhetoric, and Music. Public domain in the US

Court summaries from Masters of the Duel, July 22, A.S. 52

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On the field:
Ayisha bint Asad – Stile Fyrd

Evening court:
Eyfríðr Geirsdóttir – AoA
Øyríkr Raðúlfsson – Torse
Brynjólfr Fálkason – AoA
Catriona ingen Fháeláin – Torse

Other court tidings:
Lord Øyríkr Raðúlfsson won the Unranked Tourney.
Lord Finán mac Crimthainn won the Masters of the Duel Tourney.
Some Chivalry and Laurels swore fealty.
Honorable Lord Donald Andrew MacDonald announced that Masters of the Duel will be in Oakheart next year.
3 newcomers received mugs.
Some populace members swore fealty.

Detail of fol. 5r from Royal Armouries Ms. I.33, circa 1300. Public domain in the US

Detail of fol. 5r from Royal Armouries Ms. I.33, circa 1300. Public domain in the US

The SCA Harassment and Bullying Policy

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Men harvesting wheat, Queen Mary's Psalter, circa 1310. Public domain in the US

Men harvesting wheat, Queen Mary’s Psalter, circa 1310. Public domain in the US

From the Society Seneschals Handbook:

XXIV. SOCIETY SENESCHAL POLICIES & INTERPRETATIONS
4. Harassment and Bullying
The SCA prohibits harassment and bullying of all individuals and groups.

Harassment and bullying includes, but is not limited to the following:
    • offensive or lewd verbal comments directed to an individual;
    • the display of explicit images (drawn or photographic) depicting an individual in an inappropriate manner;
    • photographing or recording individuals inappropriately to abuse or harass the individual;
    • inappropriate physical contact; unwelcome sexual attention; or retaliation for reporting harassment and/or bullying.

Participants violating these rules are subject to appropriate sanctions. If an individual feels subjected to harassment, bullying or retaliation, they should contact a seneschal, President of the SCA, or the Kingdom’s Board Ombudsman. If a participant of the SCA becomes aware that someone is being harassed or bullied, they have a responsibility pursuant to the SCA Code of Conduct to come forward and report this behavior to a seneschal, President of the SCA or Kingdom’s Board Ombudsman.

______________________________________________________________________________________________
The following statement must be posted at gate/troll at every SCA event in a size large enough for people to see it as they enter our events.  This language must likewise be quoted in ALL site handouts at every event a site where a handout is made available.
  • THE SCA PROHIBITS HARASSMENT AND BULLYING OF ALL INDIVIDUALS AND GROUPS.
  • Participants engaging in this behavior are subject to appropriate sanctions.
  • If you are subjected to harassment, bullying or retaliation, or if you become aware of anyone being harassed or bullied, contact a seneschal, President of the SCA, or your Kingdom’s Board Ombudsman.

 

Per the Society Seneschal July 17, 2017

Court summaries from the Coronation of Damien II and Issabell, July 8, A.S. 52

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Final business of Ashir and Ashland:
Sile O’Kyan – King’s Favor
Cerric aet Blaecac, Aethelred the Well Read, Yngvarr Oakson – King’s Favor
Alessandra de Piro – Queen’s Endorsement of Distinction for Chivalry
Ancelin de Briquessart – Queen’s Endorsement of Distinction for Courtesy
Saito Takauji – Queen’s Endorsement of Distinction for Ideals of the Society

First court of Damien and Issabell:
Sir Hildibrandr Tjúguskegg is the new King’s Champion.
Mistress Maren Þorskapitr is the new Queen’s Champion.
Duchess Ariel of Glastonbury Tor and Sir Aleksandr Yaroslavovich Vyetcikov were named to be Their Majesties’ Thegns.
Honorable Lord William Fletcher of Carbery is the new Archer Champion.
Honorable Lady Geva de Kent is the new Equestrian Champion.
Honorable Lord Gawin Kappler is the new Cut & Thrust Champion.

Evening court:
Bataciqan-nu Ko’un Ashir – Duchy
Ashland de Mumford – County
Aleyn Crawley – Queen’s Chalice
Kari Otoshi’s Daughter – Queen’s Chalice
Cilian Mac Marroo – Cross of Calontir
Halldóra Guðrøðardóttir – Silver Hammer
Volkmar Katzbalger – Silver Hammer
Caterine le Jeune – AoA, as it was her third AoA, TRMs welcomed her into the Order of the Torse.  She also received a ring from Her Majesty’s own hand.
Giulia Isabella da Venezia – Golden Calon Swan
Maegwyn verch Bleddyn – Calon Lily
Fastmundr Eldjarnsson – AoA

Other court happenings:
Their Majesties gave gifts to His Highness of the Midrealm and Their Highnesses of Northshield.
A boon was begged for Vilhelm Lich to join the Order of the Pelican.
Bataciqan-nu Ko’un Ashir received his Chivalry scroll, due since the reign of Martino III and Ariel.
A boon was begged for Conna ingen Ui Chearbhaill to join the Order of the Pelican.
3 newcomers received mugs.
Their Graces Sven and Siobhan presented gifts from AEthelmearc.
A boon was begged for Severin Sveinsdóttir to join the Order of the Laurel.
A boon was begged for Kristine nic Tallieur to join the Order of the Laurel.

Unknown Artist. Minstrels with a Rebec & a Lute. 13th c. Manasseh Codex. El Escorial, Madrid. Public domain in the US

Unknown Artist. Minstrels with a Rebec & a Lute.
13th c. Manasseh Codex. El Escorial, Madrid. Public domain in the US

Court summaries from Lilies War, June 10-18, A.S. 52

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Illustration of the Battle of Barnet (14 April 1471) on the Ghent manuscript. Public domain in the US

Illustration of the Battle of Barnet (14 April 1471) on the Ghent manuscript. Public domain in the US

As The War of the Lilies has multiple opportunities for court, this reporter could not be everywhere and attend all courts.  Therefore, I apologize in advance for any missing awards and/or misspelled names, and will gratefully accept corrections to this report.  Please contact me at DorcasWhitecap (at) gmail (dot) com

Saturday evening court, June 10
Áed Ua Conchobair – AoA
Ulfvaldr Folkmarsson – Leather Mallet
Magnús Þorgrimsson – Leather Mallet
Vincent de Vere – Silver Hammer
Linda of Forgotten Sea – AoA
Robert Brockman – Court Baronage
Jürgen Weiter von Landstuhl – Laurel

Other court happenings Saturday evening:
19 newcomers received mugs.

Sunday field courts, June 11
John Bowyer – Iren Hirth
Yngvarr Oakson – Iren Fyrd
Vim of Flinthyll – Iren Fyrd
Jon Chesey – Iren Fyrd
Deo MacCillian – Iren Fyrd
Verena Näherin – Stile Fyrd

Wednesday evening court, June 14
Ivan Porvinnen – AoA
Isibil Edvinsdottir – Leather Mallet
Cecilia de Gatisbury – Calon Lily
Tigernan Flann – Torse
Juliana Macnayre – Cross of Calontir
Carson D’AuxErre – Purple Jess (premier)
Sorcha O’Riain – Laurel

Other court happenings Wednesday evening:
Ms. Thora Sigurdsdottir is the new Chancellor of RUSH.
Robert Dunlop was named the new Royal Brewer.
HL Alessandra de Piro is the new Archer General.

Friday field courts, June 16
Duncan Fearmac MacLeod – Pelican
Michael the Wanderer – Boga Hirth
Eric Thorn – Boga Fyrd
Hirsch Ross Eichman – Boga Fyrd
William Douglas – Stile Hirth
Gawin Kappler – Stile Hirth
Wilheard of Coity – Iren Fyrd
Aesileif Jotunsdottir – Iren Fyrd

Friday evening court, June 16
Robert Dunlop – AoA
Robert Shelton – Queen’s Chalice
Aastasia – Queen’s Chalice
Alto the Agreeable – AoA
Winnifred d’Artois – Laurel
Maegwynn Attewode – Golden Calon Swan
Olaf Thorvaldr – Leather Mallet
Faustus Cantilius Lupus – Leather Mallet
Felix Feyrer – AoA
Lynette Davéjean – Augmentation of Arms
Catalina de Arazuri – Pelican

Other court happenings Friday evening:
HL Johan der Hund received a bracelet from HRM Bryce of Meridies.
Vaclav Semjaka received a Chivalry scroll from Calontir, since he never got one from the Midrealm
It was announced that the Fyrd auction raised over $1000.

New Deadline for Pennsic PreRegistration

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Illustration of the Battle of Barnet (14 April 1471) on the Ghent manuscript. Public domain in the US

Illustration of the Battle of Barnet (14 April 1471) on the Ghent manuscript. Public domain in the US

Re-posted from the East Kingdom Gazette:

The deadline for paid pre-registration for Pennsic has been extended until 11:59 pm (Eastern Time) on Fri, Jun 23, 2017. The deadline for unpaid pre-registration is 11:59 pm July 7th.

Court summaries from Tournament of Horse & Falcons, May 27 & 28, A.S. 52

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Saturday on the field:
Charles Vaux – Iren Fyrd

Saturday evening court:
Gyða glóra – Laurel
Uaithne inghean uí Ruairc – AoA
Emeline de Moulineaux – Leather Mallet
Magdalena vander Meere – Pelican

Other Saturday court tidings:
The Barony of Forgotten Sea presented gifts of silk banners to all the other baronies.
At the invitation of Zephyrine of the Outlands, His Highness Damien declared that Calontir would attend Battlemoor this year.
Richard de Bleys received his Chivalry scroll, due since the reign of Anton III and Isabeau.
Countess Adelith of Horton-cum-Studley swore fealty.
A boon was begged for Maren Þorskapitr to join the Order of Chivalry.

Sunday on the field:
Richard de Bleys – Eo Fyrd
Elizabet Walker of Paisley – Eo Fyrd

Sunday evening court:
Holta-Fjorleif – AoA
Pádraigín an Einigh – Leather Mallet
Lucia of Vatavia – Calon Lily
Eowyth þa Siðend – Pelican

Bavarian engraving of a medieval tournament from the 1400s. Public domain in the US

Bavarian engraving of a medieval tournament from the 1400s. Public domain in the US

[Announcements] Position Available: Society Webminister

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Men harvesting wheat, Queen Mary's Psalter, circa 1310. Public domain in the US

Men harvesting wheat, Queen Mary’s Psalter, circa 1310. Public domain in the US

The Society for Creative Anachronism (SCA) is seeking candidates for the position of Society Webminister.

This position reports to the SCA Board of Directors.

The Society Webminister is a supervisory position, and is not involved in maintenance of the Corporate website (www.sca.org).

The Society Webminister is responsible for the following duties:

1. Ongoing development and revision of the Society Webminister’s policies and procedures, as detailed in the Society Webminister Handbook.
Said work will not only include making sure that solutions are provided for current issues, but will also include observing trends, being aware of potential issues and streamlining the Webministry as a whole to provide better service to the SCA and potential members thereof.

2. Warranting of kingdom-level Webministers, where necessary.

3. Supervision of all kingdom-level websites, including proper use of domain names, monitoring content, regular reporting from Kingdom Webministers, and enforcement of the Society Webministry policies and procedures.

4. Working with Kingdom Webministers to ensure they develop and
enforce clear guidelines for local SCA group websites based on the standards found in the Society Webminister’s Handbook.

5. Acting as a subject matter expert and resource regarding issues related to electronic publications and websites at the kingdom and local levels, including, but not limited to: copyright issues, privacy issues, and technology-related issues.

6. Quarterly reporting to the Board of Directors for the SCA, Inc.

Required for this position are: dependable email access; dependable phone access; moderate to expert proficiency in web-related technologies(e.g. HTML, Java, PSP, ASP, web hosting issues, etc.); moderate Microsoft Word proficiency; and the ability to clearly communicate via email, phone, and in written reports.

Prior experience as a Webminister in the SCA is required; prior experience as a kingdom webminister is highly desired.

Those interested in the Position of Society Webminister should submit their SCA and modern era resumes to both resumes@sca.org and it@sca.org.  The deadline for applications is July 1, 2017.

Comments are strongly encouraged and can be sent to:
SCA Inc.
Box 360789
Milpitas,  CA 95036

You may also email comments@lists.sca.org.

This announcement is an official informational release by the Society for Creative Anachronism , Inc.  Permission is granted to reproduce this announcement in its entirety in newsletters, websites and electronic mailing lists.

Melees & Mayhem court summary, May 20, A.S. 52

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Morning court:
Titus Decimius Alexander – Chivalry

Evening court:
Kitsune of Vatavia – AoA
Deirdre O’Malley – AoA
Moriama Kasutoshi – AoA
Quintus Theron Alexander – Falcon’s Claw

Other court happenings:
5 newcomers received mugs.

Codex Manesse, UB Heidelberg, Cod. Pal. germ. 848, fol. 17r, "Herzog von Anhalt", 1305-1315. Public Domain in the United States

Codex Manesse, UB Heidelberg, Cod. Pal. germ. 848, fol. 17r, “Herzog von Anhalt”, 1305-1315. Public Domain in the United States

Peerage Committee – Call for Commentary

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Tacuina sanitatis 14th C. Public domain in the US

Tacuina sanitatis 14th C. Public domain in the US

Peerage Committee – Call for Commentary

At the April meeting the Board of Directors established a committee to research the process of creating new Peerages.

The committee will review the Board’s present procedure, determine whether any changes are needed, and suggest how any future proposals, e.g. Valiance, will be accommodated.

The committee invites the membership to share their ideas and comments. Those letters can be submitted by email to peerage@sca.org.

Comments are strongly encouraged and can be sent to:
SCA Inc.
Box 360789
Milpitas,  CA 95036

You may also email comments@lists.sca.org.

This announcement is an official informational release by the Society for Creative Anachronism , Inc.  Permission is granted to reproduce this announcement in its entirety in newsletters, websites and electronic mailing lists.