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The Official Newsletter of the Barony of Calafia
February 2018 – Anno Societatis 52February 2018 – Anno Societatis 52
I racconti del Viandante: il cibo del pellegrino
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From the Baron & Baroness----------------3
Baronial Herald---------------------------------4
EVENT ANNOUNCEMENTS
Pol na Gainmhe----------------------------5
Calafia/Gyldenholt Friendship----------6
Baronial Practices-----------------------------7
Baronial Guilds---------------------------------8
Baronial Council Minutes------------------11
Cantons & Colleges--------------------------14
Baronial Regnum-----------------------------15
February Calendar---------------------------16
Cover and this page: Details from the Codex Manesse: Bergner von Horheim, Medieval Miniatures on Love, early 14th century.Photo, page 3: THL KetillrauðskeggrPhoto, page 5: The Old Gardener
All other clip art: Dover Pictorial Archive
FEBRUARY
10 Pol na GainmheAnniversary
MARCH
3 Calafia/GyldenholtFriendship Tourney
10 Crown Tournament
APRIL
7 Tanwayour Anniversary
21 Dun Or Anniversary
28 Summergate Anniversary
No matter how these events have hurt you, and we have all been wounded in some way, we ask you to give your friends, your Kingdom and the Dream a second chance. This is an opportunity for unity - for all of us to heal together, to think back
on the bonds that hold us together,and to remember the future
we wish to build. To thisend, Her Excellency
and I will be avail-able to anyone
who needs totalk to help
process thedifficult times
our Kingdomis facing. We
urge you toremember why this
Society was createdand help rebuild the
Dream for all of us. Calafiahas seen troubled times before,
and we have always managed to overcome and grow stronger for it. We have faith that this time will be no different, and that we will be able to band together, help each other heal, and ensure that this Dream of our does not fade away.
In Service to you,Guy Rand and Muirrenn
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Unto the Barony of Calafia,Events of the last months have shattered this
Kingdom, the Society, and even the Dream for many of us. Our world has become divided by venomous hate and ignoble behavior. It is devastating to see this in our hobbies and escapes, especially one that strives toward something better. It is this hope that brings us to-gether. Hope that we can learn about and re-create cul-tures fromthe past. Hope that we can remember the courtesy and pageantry of a by-gone age. Hope that we can take lessons from our history and build a future free of those mistakes.
When I started in the Society, I was quickly taught two lessons. The first lesson was inclusion. Some many of us have been marginalized or derided in the modern world and were thus drawn to this group that welcomes all and strives to foster a culture of Chivalry. Sadly, as the modern world has grown more interconnected and diverse, our Society has not necessarily followed suit as much as we might hope.
However, that just brings me to my second lesson, that of the second chance. We have all made mistakes in the modern world, and most of us have in the Society as well. Sometimes these errors are minor, and sometimes they are devastating. Yet, within the Dream, we would like to think that there is always an opportunity for redemption - a chance to correct our errors and to re-forge our bonds of friendship and trust.It is this second lesson that we ask you all to remember in the days and weeks to come.
Greetings!
Here are the newest Calafian Heraldic registrationsfrom Laurel on the November 2017 letter. These
items were submitted to Caid Heralds in August2017. In two months will be the GWW decisions.
Congratulations to All!Please contact your local Herald or me at dolphin@sca
caid.org to choose a period name and design armory or just check on a submission.
In Service,
Eridana Dolphin
Anlaith an Einigh. Badge. Lozengy gules and argent, a dog rampant contourny sable maintaining a sword Or.
Edmund of Coventry. Name and device. Argent, on a chevron gules between three lions sable three cinquefoils Or. Nice 13th-15th century English name! Nice device!
Gustavo of Calafia. Name.
Klaus Axelsson. Badge (Fieldless) A brown wolf statant erect contourny proper maintaining an axe argent.
Lettice Blythe. Device change. Azure, on a bend sinister vert fimbriated three musical notes palewise argent.
Levi ben Daniel. Device change. Per pale argent and azure, on a chalice a star of David all counterchanged.
Liana de Grahym. Name.
Olexia Vnkola. Name change from Alexandrea of the Silver Moon.The 4th Tuesday of every month is Consulting Heraldry and Scriptorium at Allied Gardens Rec Center from 6-8:30 so feel free to come and submit a name or armory. The Scribes will be working on Baronial Scrolls and welcome all who are willing to assist.
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Please join the Canton of Poll na Gainmhe to celebrate their Insandityanniversary under the shady trees of Christmas Park in the beautiful city of Borrego Springs. Bring your armor, weapons, and your best strategy for winning the competitions planned for all fighting forms, including the ever popular and competitive annual Croquet Tournament. Set up your pavilion or the shade of your choice in the peace of this oasis in the desert. Fight or watch others fight, play croquet with past champions; with a little luck, you just might be the new Desert Croquet Champion and take possession of the Memorial Croquet Mallet, or just relax and enjoy good company and a fun day. Guilds are welcome to put out displays to attract new members or just display their artistry. Pets are welcome, but must be on leash at all times. Merchants will not be at this event. Fighting: Format determined on number of participants.
Schedule for the day:Site Opens 8AMOpening Court 10AMFighting begins after Opening CourtLuncheon: Due to location, a luncheon will not be provided. There are a couple eateries nearby. Fires are welcome as long as they are off the ground, so you could bring your own BBQ)Closing Court 4:00PMSite closes 6:00PM
Location: Christmas Circle Community Park, 600 Christmas Circle Drive, Borrego Springs, CA 92004
Registration Costs: There is no site fee.
Directions: From the West: Take Hwy 67 to Ramona. Once in Ramona Hwy 67 becomes Hwy 78/79 and will take you to Santa Ysabel. Turn left onto Hwy 79 and drive for about 12 miles. Turn right onto S-2/San Felipe Rd. Turn left onto S-22/Montenzuma Valley Rd toward Borrego Springs. Once in Borrego Springs turn right onto Palm Canyon, the park will be in the traffic circle on the left. From the East: Take desired route to Forrester Rd. Turn North on Forrester, continue to CA-78 turn, Follow CA 78-W/CA-86 N to Borrego Springs Rd in Borrego springs Turn Right and continue until you come to Christmas Circle Drive.
Event Steward: Lady Pompilina TokesoneEvent Email: [email protected]
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Please join us in the temperate southern lands of Caid, to celebrate the harmonious friendship between the Baronies of Calafia and Gyldenholt. This year’s theme is Middle Eastern, where we celebrate Sadiq, which means “trusted friend.” The festivities for the day will include music, dancing, games and tournaments for armored, rapier and unarmored combatants. Location: Bates Nut Farm at 15954 Woods Valley Road, Valley Center, CA 92082.
Schedule for the Day: 8:30am: Site Opens. 10:00am (or at Their Excellencies’ pleasure): Opening Court. 4:30pm: Closing Court. 6:00pm: Site Closes. (Sunset will be around 6pm, the site will get dark quickly.)
Registration Information: Adults: $15Adult members discount registration: $10Youth (ages 12-17): $5 Children 11 and under are guests of the Barony. Please make checks payable to "SCA, Inc./Barony of Calafia"
The Hound Handlers of Caid will be providing a donation-based light breakfast and tea throughout the day. Lunch will be prepared by the Middle Eastern Guild of Calafia, for a suggested donation of $5.
For any questions or to reserve eric space, please contact the event stewards.
Event Stewards: Lord Liam Makfersan and Duchess Eilidh na Tire Dharigh
Email: [email protected]
Directions: From the North: Take your best route to I-15. Exit at Exit 41, Gopher Canyon Road toward Old Castle Road. Turn right at the cross street onto Champagne Blvd. Turn Left onto Old Castle Road; continue onto Lilac Road. Turn right onto Valley Center Road, then left onto Woods Valley Road. From the South: Take your best route to I-15. Exit at Exit 27, Via Rancho Parkway towards San Diego Safari Park. Continue onto Bear Valley Parkway. Turn right onto E. Valley Parkway; continue onto Valley Center Road. Turn right onto Woods Valley Road.
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ARCHERYTarget archery practices are held on Sundays from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM. Loaner
equipment and basic instruction are available. There is a $1.00 fee per person to use the facility. The UCSD Archery Range is located near the UCSD Thornton Hospital. Parking on Sundays is free in UCSD Parking Lot 702. For questions, please contact the Captain of Archers at [email protected].
ARMOUREDFighter practices are being held on Sundays and Wednesday evenings at the Allied
Gardens Recreation Center, 5155 Greenbrier Ave, San Diego, CA 92120. Sunday practices start at 12:00 PM, Wednesday evening practices start at 7:00 PM, or when enough people are there. For information about fighter practices, contact the Baronial Marshal at [email protected].
IRON BRIGADEIron Brigade is the name of Calafia’s Heavy Weapons unit that is part of the Kingdom of
Caid’s Army. Brigade practice is normally held on the first Sunday of the month at the Allied Gardens Recreation Center, 5155 Greenbrier Ave, San Diego, CA 92120. For questions or more information about Brigade practices, please contact the Commander of the Iron Brigade at [email protected].
RAPIERRapier practice is held every Sunday from 12PM to 3PM and Wednesday evenings from
6:00 PM to 9:00 PM at the Allied Gardens Recreation Center, 5155 Greenbrier Ave, San Diego, CA 92120. For questions or information about Rapier practice please contact Deputy Marshal for Fence at [email protected].
THROWN WEAPONSThrown practice is normally held the fourth Sunday of the month from 3 PM to 5 PM.
Throwers must wear closed toed shoes. For questions or more information about practice, please contact the Thrown Weapons officer at [email protected].
UNARMOUREDThe Unarmored Combat Guild is dedicated to the study of historically-accurate combat, focusing on unarmored combat with both long sword and sword & buckler. If you are interested in studying period fighting techniques and fighting (but not wearing all that armor), please contact the Deputy Marshal for Unarmoured at [email protected].
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BardicThe Calafia Bardic Guild is about entertaining the
populace of the Barony through song, story, original work and period pieces. The meetings are held at 7PM on the 2nd Tuesday of the month at the Denny's on 2691 Navajo Rd, El Cajon, CA 92020.
Guild Steward: Lord Fergus Ó DubhshláineGuild email: [email protected]
BrewersThe Brewers Guild is a loosely-organized group
interested in the beverage arts, both alcoholic and non. Meetings are currently held on a quarterly basis and are open to all over the age of 18 (due to hot liquids & the use of burners), with a limit of 21 people for tasting of fermented beverages. If you are interested in brewing, come help with the brewing in process and learn by doing. If you want to craft your own, help and equipment is available. For further information, please contact the Guild Steward.
Guild Steward: Lord Talan TankiGuild email: [email protected]
Celtic GuildThe Celtic Guild is created to further the study of the Celtic Nations and cultures, including Irish, Picts, Scots, Welsh, Cornish, and Bretons, and other cultures that scholarly sources deem related from early period into the 1600's. Topics of focus may include but are not limited to: clothing, combat, food, lifestyle and arts, calligraphy, knotwork, jewelry, and dance.
Guild Steward: Lady Adelwyn AtewattereGuild email: [email protected]
Company of St. Catherine We focus on the period uses of string – all string,
all methods. If you want to learn to weave, knit
Company of St. Catherine (cont’d)
naalbind, dye, sew, embellish, or make a pattern, then we are the group for you. The Company of St. Catherine meets on the 2nd Tuesday of the month between September and June at 6:30pm. The Guild is dark in July and August. Meetings are held at the Guildmistress’ home. Please contact her for directions and additional information.
Guild Steward: Dame Thea NorthernridgeGuild email: [email protected]! Group: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Companyofstc
Just of Bit of TrimJust a Bit of Trim promotes interest in historical
costuming and costuming skills. The Guild is open to members of all levels of skill in sewing, costuming, needlework, and related skills. We hold monthly classes with speakers on a wide variety of topics, including garb, jewelry, hairstyles, cosmetics, headwear, accessories, embroidery and embellishment, pattern design, and researching historical costuming.
The Guild also sponsors occasional workshops or field trips. Just a Bit of Trim meets from 7:00 to 9:00pm on the 2nd Monday of the month at the Allied Gardens Recreation Centre, 5155 Greenbrier Avenue, San Diego, California 92120.
Guild Steward: Lady Brighid ni MuirennGuild email: [email protected]! Group: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/calafiacostumersguild
EquestrianNext practice is Sunday, December 17th.
The Equestrian Guild is dedicated to the practice of skills at arms on horseback. We also practice and learn basic and essential horsemanship. One does not need to own a horse to participate. However, horse sharing is at the discretion of the horse owner.
We have 3 equestrian YAFA mentors and are available for the youth equestrian program through the Society’s Youth and Family Achievement
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Program (YAFA). Please be aware that all childrenmust have a parent or guardian with them. We meet monthly at Tumbleweed Ranch located at 13315 Willow Road, Lakeside CA, 92040.There is a spacious area for parking, large arena for games, and two smaller unfenced areas for lunging and warm-up.Site open 9:30 and practice goes till about midafternoon. There is no charge for attendance, but donations are acceptedGuild Steward: Duchess Kara the TwinGuild email: [email protected] Group: Caid Equestrian-Kingdom of Caid- Society for Creative Anachronism
Upcoming practices: 2/11, 3/11, 4/08
European DanceThe guild recreates dances of the European
Renaissance, including period dance sources from Italy, France, and Elizabethan England. Partners are not required, and all steps will be taught and called. All are welcome, from newcomers to longtime dance mavens. Come for the exercise, come for the friendly interaction, come to practice those steps that you want to show off at the next revel! The European Dance Guild meets on the 3rd Monday of the month at the Allied Gardens Rec Center, 5155 Greenbrier Ave, San Diego, CA 92120.
Guild Steward: THL Maluchka KorotkovaGuild email: [email protected]
Hearth & Cauldron
Hearth & Cauldron is Calafia’s cooking guild. The Guild is focused on outdoor cooking, feasts and feasting, and cooking as it would have been done in a number of SCA periods. We meet almost every month during Brigade Practice to cook yummy food and feed people at the Allied Gardens Rec Center, located at 5155 Greenbriar Ave., San Diego. We start around 10am and everyone is welcome; please contact the Guild Steward for directions and additional information.
Guild Steward: Mistress Ellyn of TanwayourGuild email: [email protected] page: http://tinyurl.com/ls4bwh3Google Group: http://tinyurl.com/9vqwc7x
Middle EasternThe Middle Eastern Guild is all about the
recreation and research of the Middle East, from
costuming to cooking, music, art, and history. The Guild meets on the 1st Monday of the month at 7:00pm. Meeting locations can vary depending on the subject. Please contact the Guild Steward for meeting location or additional information.
Guild Steward: THL Giovanna RicciGuild email: [email protected] page: http://www.facebook.com/groups/154338727949112
MusicThe Music Guild meets at 6:30pm on the 4th
Tuesday of the month at the home of Master Samuel. Please contact the Guild Steward for additional information.
Guild Steward: Master Samuel PiperGuild email: [email protected] Webpage: http://calafiamusicguild.orgGoogle Group: http://groups.google.com/group/ CalafiaMusicGuild?hl=en
NauticalThe Nautical Guild of Calafia is for members of the
populace with an interest in exploring SCA-period seafaring aspects, including ships and sailors, merchants, privateers, pirates, and those in service to their kingdom. Presently, the Nautical Guild has been charged with managing the Flagship of Calafiacompetition, to include nautically-related activities at events in support of the competition. Please contact the Guild Steward for information about meeting dates and times.
Guild Steward: THL Curteis FitzOsbernGuild email: [email protected] page: http://tinyurl.com/m42khlu
NeedleworkersThe Needleworkers Guild encourages and
promotes the study and research of medieval needlework, including SCA-period needlework for embellishment, learning and recreating period stitches, sharing knowledge and techniques, and engendering ardor for such handiwork. The Guild is open to stitchers of all experience levels. Any kind of needlework is welcome. Bring your current project or ideas and a chair. We look forward to meeting you. Meeting locations and dates vary.
Guild Steward: Mistress Adelicia of CaithnessGuild email: [email protected]
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ScholarsThe Scholars Guild is on long term hiatus. Please contact the guild steward if you are interested in running this guild.
Guild Steward: Duke Guillaume de BelgiqueGuild email: [email protected]
ScribalThe Calafia Scribes Guild is open to anyone and
everyone of ALL artistic levels interested in learning about period scribal arts. We practice calligraphy and illumination, with an emphasis on making award scrolls for the Barony and Kingdom. If you are unable to make a monthly scriptorium meeting, look for the traveling scriptorium pavilion at the next Calafian event.
The Scribal Guild meets in conjunction with Heraldic Consulting between 6:00pm and 9:00pm on the 4th Tuesday of every month at Allied Gardens Rec Centre, 5155 Greenbrier Avenue, San Diego, CA, 92120.Guild Steward: Master Ronan mac MagnusGuild email: [email protected] page:https://www.facebook.com/groups/456787717769723/
VikingThe purpose of the Viking Guild is to promote
fellowship and education among those who show an interest in the life and culture of the Viking people who inhabited northern Europe from the 8th to 11th
centuries. Membership is open to all! We just request that you have an interest in the Viking culture. The Guild meets on the 4th Monday of the month at 7:00 PM at the Allied Gardens Rec Center, 5155 Greenbrier Ave, San Diego, CA 92120. We encourage the study and appreciation of Viking culture and arts through research, teaching, classes, and workshops.
Guild Steward: Lady Euginia in rauðaGuild email: [email protected]! Group: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Calafia_Viking_GuildFacebook page: http://www.facebook.com/groups/calafiavikingguild
ProvisionersMission Statement: To investigate and practice techniques of preparing and preserving food for storage, travel and trade. The Guild will regularly support lunch and feast service in whole or in part. Meeting schedule: Once-monthly business and discussion meetings unless decided differently by members (day to be determined). Additional project days may be scheduled as needed.
Guild Steward: THL Michael TreighieGuild email: [email protected]
RapierThe Rapier Guild promotes the practice,
discussion, and teaching of SCA rapier, which is grounded in 16th century Italian rapier forms. We meet for practice at the Allied Gardens Recreation Center, 5155 Greenbrier Ave., San Diego, CA 92120 on Sundays from 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM and Wednesday nights from 6:30 PM to 9:00 PM, barring conflicting events. Loaner gear is available for new participants interested in the form. For more information contact the Guild Steward.
Guild Steward: Lord Kelly le Freug
Guild email: [email protected]
Right Noble MetalworkersThe Calafia Right Noble Metalworkers Guild's
mission is to encourage and promote the study,re-creation, and research of the metal work of the Middle Ages. The Guild shares the knowledge of period design, period and modern construction, history, shop safety, and other related subjects. Quarterly business meetings begin at 6:00 PM on the first Tuesday of January, April, July, and October at the San Diego Brewing Company. First time visitors are required to receive shop safety instructions.
Guild Steward: THL Sabyna of AydonGuild email: [email protected] page: http://www.facebook.com/#!/groups/108685095961907
Google Group: http://tinyurl.com/c5utvox
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18 January 2017Commentary and AnnouncementsCommentary from the Baron and Baroness: We have one letter of intent for heirs. We want to see more! Deadline is the 31st of January. We have a lot of events coming up! Lots to see and do! We need to think about what we want to showcase at Caid 40 Year, which will be a 3 day event, including Coronation(likely Sat-Sun) There will be outdoor cooking and indoor classes as well. Duke John has the funds needed to begin work on the new CoronetsCommentary from the Seneschal (Master David of Caithness):Great to see everyone hereAnnouncements from Peers and Kingdom Officers: If you haven’t heard, Lady Belasett passed 2 days ago.
We do not have the information on the memorial just yet. We will need to come up with a plan for honoring her at Potrero, the way she has honored others.
Baronial Officers ReportsArts and Sciences (Lady Grainne ingen Tomais):Chatelaine (Lady Eleanora di Gerardi):Newcomer Q&A, 3 newcomers, 2 attended Coronation, both are very interested in investing in the baronyDeputy of Demos (Lady Appollonia of Delphi):Kingdom Con demo is coming upChronicler (THL Margeret Kerne): If any of your information has changed, please let me know. We will update it on the website and the ST. Help us make sure everything is correct! Constable (THL Magge Rose): Attended Coronation/12th night in my capacity as a Baronial Officer; where there no major incidents. The following lost and found items were collected at this event: Several cups, mugs, fabric, bag with allergy meds, tissue and soap holder (kids are project?), Brush, veil pins. Of these, 1 cup, veil pins, fabric, bag with meds have been claimed but not yet delivered to owner.Exchequer (Lady Arnora Tryggvadottir):Attended Coronation/12th Night, Event Planning Meeting, Baronial Council.I have not personally organized anything new. However, Mistress Lasairiona has completed the 2017 Doomsday Report for Calafia as well as a budget for 2018 (yay!!) and THL Saran is in process of completing the Inventory for 2018.
Preparing for Potrero and pre-reg. Working with THL Margeret on Potrero Gate staff as well as Exchequer staff to streamline the dispersal of information regarding gate practices and the counting out/tallying of each gate shift. Communicating that Potrero War will not be accepting checks at Gate any longer to the populace and attendees of Potrero War. Training up new gate staff in general for War and for Tourneys to increase our pool of volunteersComing up with a way to streamline gate communication for Gate staff/event stewards for eventsKingdom is encouraging its subgroups to do away with charging for youth/children at day events, not camping events. I'm in favor and will be encouraging event stewards to put this into practice.Doomsday is done, thanks to Mistress Lasairiona!!Deputy for Assets (Lady Sárán mac Duinn) :Inventories have been sent to ALL officers and guilds. If any officers or guilds have not received an email about their inventory please contact me! Keep inventory planned. Baronial Keep (THL Michael Treighie):Herald (Lord Hrouland von Freising):Deputy Herald - Consulting (Baroness Eridana AmbraDragotta):Heraldry is held every 3rd Tuesday at Allied Gardens.Lysts (Dame Brianna Je Nell): Nothing to reportMarshal (THL Tierrynna CaerNarvon):
EQ Marshall (Lady Rhua Cat Ifrinn): Practice went well. Youth Combat (Anna Moren): 1 practice attendedArchery Marshall (Lady Brighid Bansealgaire niMuirenn): The new range is now open for businessRapier Marshal (Don Konrad Faust Tyndell):Thrown Weapons Marshal (Lord Mikhail Liutognev):Business meeting and practice on January 28th at the usual place. Please contact for detailsUnarmored Marshall (Brian of Garfield):Media Liaison (Lord Andreu Fayrfax ): If you plan on conducting any filming at war, please contact the officer no later than 30 days prior to warSocial Media (THL Sabyna of Aydon):I am asking all Guild Secretaries to send me information about their upcoming meetings and events so I may share them through facebook. Please contact me at [email protected] in like manner the Potrero War Page will be11
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resurrected and we will be promoting the event starting next week. Please contact me with any fun suggestions, photos, or stories. Event stewards are asked to share with me any events, classes, needs with me as soon as possible so I may post them. Thanks!Webwright (THL Curteis FitzOsbern de Abergavenny):Prepped Potrero War IT systems for 2018. Planning another "How to GSuite" training session for the Baronial officers and Potrero War Staff. Looking at mid-Feb, depending on site availability. Youth Activities (Lady Lisa Moriarity):Deputy Seneschal of Events (THL Saran mac Duinn):Now accepting bids for the below events. Bids are due by February 13th at 7pm (48 hours before the Populace Meeting.Arts in the Park8/5/18A post Comic Con demo that coincides with the August Iron Brigade practice. Since this is more of a demo than an event, this is a really great one for someone who has never Event Stewarded before.Leodamas of Thebes8/25/18Named for a founding member of the Barony, who was known as a peacemaker. This Memorial Tournament is where Order of Leodamas polls the populace for new members who display traits that are seen to be in keeping with the type of person Lord Leodamas was. This is another great event for someone who wants to get their feet wet in Event Stewarding.If you have any questions please feel free to contact myself or the Seneschal. If you have never run an event in Calafia, the process is that you fill out the form that explains what your plan is for the event you wish to run and then the Financial Committee use all of the submitted bid forms to determine who will become the Event Steward.Secretary (Lady Elspeth Lyttleburye):Rec Center Rep (THL Sakan bint al-Kimiya'i ):Nothing to reportGuilds - vacantRegalia -Special Projects - vacant
Baronial Subgroup ReportsCanton of Poll na Gainmhe (Baroness Dierdre Oilithreach):Held regular monthly meeting - 7 attendees.
Anniversary planning is going well. Arrangements for photo opp with metal serpent formalized.Canton of Summergate (Lady Deirdre inghean uiMhathghamhna):Nothing to reportCanton of Tanwayour (THL Eibhlin an Ucaire)College of Saint Artemas ( DARK)College of St Isidore (Mona Mingozzi )Isidore Anniversary is cancelled as no event was posted in the CP.
Guild ReportsArchery Guild (Lord Darius da Carrara):We will have a Business meeting in February. We are working to schedule a business meeting so that we can create a regular scheduled meeting day/time. Bardic Guild (Lord Fergus O Dubhshlaine): Brewers Guild (Lord Talan Tanki):Celtic Guild (Lady Adelwyn Atewattere):We had one class on January 10 with 6 attendees during which we learned to draw Celtic Knots. Next meeting will have a travel slideshow by Charlotte, who went to Lindisfarne and Sutton Hoo. Next class will be March 14. As a reminder to the populous the Celtic Guild now meets on the second _Wednesdays_ of odd-numbered months at Allied Gardens in the Cerro room. 7:00 to 8:45.Company of St Catherine (Dame Thea
Northernridge): We did string thingsCostumers Guild (Lady Brighid ni Muirenn):Equestrian (Duchess Kara the Twin of Kelton):Equestrian practice was held once with 30 people and 12 horses. At this meeting, annual voting in of guild steward- Duchess Kara the Twin. The next Guild meeting will be on February 11th at Equestrian practice where the guild will be looking at doing t-shirts again. European Dance Guild (THL Maluchka): Dark due to holidays on the Mondays.Hearth & Cauldron (): Meeting 1st Sunday of the monthIron Brigade (): Been really busy, had army practice on the 6th, 45 attended, 3 new people. We are encouraging the warbands to share gear and bring out gear they want to sell. Working on making army practice, possibly adding a battlefield court, and other ways to bring fighters further into the SCA. Calafia won, with at least 3 of the 6 teams were stocked by Calafians.
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Metal Workers (THL Sabyna of Aydon): Guild members made a trip to Quartzite over MLK Jr weekend and found many shiney rocks. If you have interest in lapidary please join us, contact me for shop details or join our facebookgroup The Right Nobel Calafia Metal Workers Guild. We continue to hold shop night every Thursday with 2-5 people in attendance and Bjorn is in charge. We are currently working on several projects for the barony including Champion Sword which arrived mid January, please follow our FB group for progress. Tokens for Friendship Tourney, we will be using some new materials to cast these tokens, we're very excited about this. Steward Tokens for Potrero War, it'll be a surprise! And Bjorn will be beginning lapidary work for Baronial Cornets. We are not accepting any additional projects for the remainder of 2018.Middle Eastern Guild (THL Giovanna Ricci):Music Guild ( Master Samuel):Choir (Lady Arnora Triggvadottir):As a choir, we will be taking a sabbatical. We look forward to regathering at some further time to serenade everyone. Nautical Guild (THL Curties Fitzosbern):Nothing to report.Needleworkers Guild (Baroness Adelicia of Caithness):Multi-month project: gonfanon (banner). Bring paper copy of device approximately 3 foot square, $20, scissors and pens. Meets2nd Sunday of every month at Adelicia’shouse.Provisioners Guild (THL Michael Treighie):We made a charcuterie and cheese course for Coronation. We will be posting regarding our annual business meeting shortly.Rapier Guild (Lord Kelly le Freug):Scholar’s Group (Duke Guillaume):Currently on hiatusScriptorium (Baroness Eridana Ambra Dragotta):We’re back the 4th Tuesday (the 23rd) in January 6pm to 9pm. Looking for new members to assist in painting Baronial Scrolls. Lost some illuminators, newcomers welcome to come learn. We will be discussing rescheduling our monthly meetings - 4th Tues, AGRCThrown Weapons Guild (Lord Mikhail Luitognev): Nothing to reportUnarmored(Brian of Garfield):We have not yet replaced the broken swordViking Guild (THL Euginia in Rauda):Dark last month. Yule party this month, this coming Monday will be a spoken class on Viking combat
Recent EventsCoronation: 1/6/2018 with 379 total attendancePrivy council: 1/7/2018Winter Weekend: 1/12-15/2018- 81 members and 8 non member attendees
Upcoming EventsPol na Gainmhe Anniversary: 2/10/2018St Isidore Anniversary: CancelledCalafia/Gyldenholt Friendship: 3/3/2018 Middle Eastern theme, including the themed lunch, Hound Coursers of Caid will be providing a fund raising breakfast
Old Business Caid 40 is coming and we will be looking for art and other awesome exhibits.The Baron and Baroness are looking for another year’s worth of court and guard. Please email [email protected] if you are interested. You can also reach out to Her Excellency on Facebook.Baronial transition. Looking for successors. Letter due Jan 31, one rec’d. If not living together, communication can be difficult. Letter doesn’t have to be formal. Legal name, SCA name, member # and your intent. Curia (QA) in February to eval couples, installing successors at Potrero as Reeves, vote of confidence in September, stepping up in November at Anniversary.
New BusinessBudget- Questions were asked and answered. The amendment was moved to add an additional line for 7% of the general fund profit to be moved into the savings account. This motion did not garner enough traction for a second. The motion was made and seconded to pass the budget as is. The motion carried with 1 opposed and 5 abstaining.The suggestion has been made that we attempt to move a few thousand into savings each year, with the goal of building at least a year’s safety net for hard times.The keep owners have asked us to obtain renters insurance to protect the property. Seraphina has offered to take the lease to an insurance professional to ensure we get a policy that meets our needs.
Canton of Poll na GainmheSeneschal: Baroness Deirdre Oilithreach ([email protected])
The Canton of Poll na Gainmhe covers the communities of Imperial County. Our monthly Canton meetings are held at 7:00 PM on the third Tuesday of the month at the tables on the northwest side of the food court at the Imperial Valley Mall. We invite you to stop by and to take part in any of our meetings or activities. Please feel free to contact the Canton Seneschal with any questions you may have.
Canton of Summergate(www.sca-summergate.org)
Seneschal: Lady Deirdre inghean ui Mhathghamhna ([email protected])
The Canton of Summergate is located in the northern reaches of San Diego County and stretches from the cities of Poway and Del Mar in the south to the border with Orange County in the north. The canton includes Camp Pendleton and CSU San Marcos in its borders. For information about the activities of the Canton, please contact the Seneschal.
Canton of Tanwayour(www.tanwayour.org * https://www.facebook.com/groups/295316247180648/
Seneschal: THL Eibhlin an Ucaire ([email protected])
The Canton of Tanwayour comprises San Diego County south of Hwy 94, but we welcome all who wish to become a “Tanweirdo” regardless of where you might happen to hang your hat. Anyone interested in getting involved in the Canton is welcome to join us at our monthly Council meeting, held on the first Sunday of the month at 3:00 PM at the Rancho San Diego Library, 11555 Via Rancho San Diego, El Cajon CA 92019. We also hold a monthly crafting circle on the third Tuesday of the month, also at the Rancho San Diego Library. This event is very informal and is intended as a social gathering with arts & sciences tossed into the mix. You are encouraged to visit our website, which has the most current information.
College of St. Isidore (SDSU)Seneschal: Mona Mingozzi ([email protected])
The College of Saint Isidore covers San Diego State University. We are just restarting the College, and look forward to becoming a thriving member of Calafia. We invite you to take part in any of our activities in the College. Please feel free to contact the seneschal with any questions you may have.
College of St. Artemas (UCSD)The College of St. Artemas is currently dark. If you are a student at UCSD and would be interested in learning how to re-start this College, please contact the Baronial Seneschal at [email protected]
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Baron: Master Guy Rand Gallandon([email protected])
Baroness: Mistress Muirrenn ingen Donndubáin([email protected])
Chief Lady-in-Waiting: Lady ArnóraTriggvadóttir
Captain of the Guard: Lord Christoffer Dechsel
Seneschal: Master David of Caithness([email protected])
Arts & Sciences: Lady Grainne ingen Tomais([email protected])
Captain of Archers: Lady Brighid Bansealgaireni Muirenn ([email protected])
Chatelaine: Lady Eleanora di Gerardo([email protected])
Chronicler: THL Margeret Kerne([email protected])
Constable: THL Magge Rose([email protected])
Demo Coordinator: Lady Appollonia of Delphi([email protected])
Exchequer: Mistress Lasairiona ingheanGheibheannaigh ([email protected])
Gold Key Coordinator: Lady Thora Jonsdottir([email protected])
Herald: Lord Hroudland von Freising([email protected])
Keeper of the Keep: THL Michael Treighie([email protected])
Lists: Dame Brianna Je Nell Aislynn of Blue Shadows ([email protected])
Marshal: THL Tierrynna CaerNarvon([email protected])
Deputy Marshals: Equestrian: THL Rhua Cat Ifrinn([email protected])
Rapier: Don Konrad Faust Tyndell([email protected])
Thrown Weapons: Lord Mikhail Liutognev([email protected])
Unarmored Combat: Brian of Garfield([email protected])
Youth: Anna Moren([email protected])
Media: Lord Andreu Fayrfax([email protected])
Regalia: THL Saran mac Duinn([email protected])
Secretary: Lady Elspeth Lyttleburye([email protected])
Social Media: THL Sabyna of Aydon([email protected])
Webwright: THL Curteis FitzOsbern([email protected])
Youth: Lady Lisa Moriarty([email protected])
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Red = Baronial PracticeGreen = Guild MeetingBlack = Canton Meeting
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Fighter Practice
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Baronial Populace Mtg
SummergateBusiness Mtg
Co of St CatherineSummergate
Fighter Practice
Poll na GainmheBusiness Mtg
Costumers Guild
European Dance
Middle EasternGuild
Viking Guild
Target ArcheryIron BrigadeNeedleworkers
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