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The Official Newsletter of the Barony of Calafia July 2015 – Anno Societatis 50 July 2015 – Anno Societatis 50
The Official Newsletter of the Barony of Calafia
July 2015 – Anno Societatis 50July 2015 – Anno Societatis 50
JULY
[Dark]AUGUST
08 Tanwayour Anniversary22 Leodamus of Thebes
SEPTEMBER
12 Angels Anniversary19 Summer Crown20 Privy Council
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From the Baron & Baroness 3
Announcements 4
Newcomer’s Corner 5
May Guild Activities 5
Recipe of the Month 6
EVENT ANNOUNCEMENTSArts in the Park 7 Tanwayour Anniversary 8Leodamus of Thebes 9
Guild Goings-on 10
Baronial Practices 11
Baronial Guilds 12
Baronial Council Minutes 15
Cantons & Colleges 19
Baronial Regnum 20
April Calendar 21
Cover Photo:The Labours of the Months: July
from a Belgian Book of Hours attributed to the Master of the Dresden Hours (Cambridge, Harvard University, Houghton Library – MS Richardson 9)
Photo, Page 3:Lord Ketill rauðskegger
Photo, page 6:Lady Euginia in rauða
Photos, page 10:THL Giovanna Ricci
All other clip art: Dover Pictorial Archive
Greetings Calafia!We would like to start by thanking
our new Duke and Duchess, ourvery own Mansur andElidih, for their stead-fast guidance anddedication to ourKingdom andBarony. Thankyou for all thework, time,and attentionduring yourreign. We wouldalso like to thankall of the Calafianswho took the time totravel to far-flung Winter-mist for Coronation and Queen’sChampion. The steward recorded atleast 60 Calafians in attendance…equaled only by Wintermist itself! All of you made a rather warm weekend wonderful with your presence.
June also saw the final step in our new process for selecting an incoming Seneschal. I want to thank THL Seraphina and Baron Tristan for their willingness to step up to the job. Also, we would really like to thank everyone who wrote comments in and who cast ballots in the poll. Without your input, we would be making a blind choice. Know that your comments and feedback were carefully read and considered in making this choice, and that we are always open for ongoing feedback in the coming weeks and months. Please give Seraphinaall of your support and patience as she learns this difficult job.
July is a fairly quiet month for us in Calafia… except of course for that small event called Comic-Con. Every year, this demo showcases the SCA to thousands of people from all over the world. If you are participating in the Demo or simply going to Comic-Con as your modern self, I would ask to stop
by the booth or the demo and show your support. The more people answering questions
and showing off all of the good thingsthe SCA is about, the better.
And if you are not atten-ding the Convention, I
would encouragethe populace to
show their support to Lyondemere,
who has theirAnniversary on
the same week-end. Also in July
is DreiburgenSummer Arts and
Festival of the Rose forHer Majesty Sighidr.
August, in contrast, will be a busy month for us. We start with our Annual Arts in the Park demo, in conjunction with Iron Brigade practice, at Allied Gardens. At this event, all of Calafia's guilds and artisans are invited to display their Arts and all fighters are invited to show their martial prowess on the field. This is an important Demo being both on the heels of Comic-Con and in light of the emphasis on the Arts. Please attend and help out if you can. This successful event has been a wonderful recruiting tool for us but it does not happen without the populace there to support it. Tanwyour Anniversary and Leodamus of Thebes will be in August as well and we look forward to seeing everyone at those events.
In service,
Guy Rand and Muirrenn3
San Diego Comic Con International Demo
The officers of the Iron Brigade are sponsoring a heavy weapons demo at San Diego Comic Con International! Contact Duchess Kara (contact info below) for full details and to sign up for this event!
DATES: 9 – 12 July, 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM each dayPLACE: San Diego Convention Center, 111 West Harbor Drive, San Diego, CA 92101DIRECTIONS: Take your favorite freeway to SR163. Go south on 163 ‘til it turns into 10th Avenue. Turn right on Market Street. Turn left on Front Street, then left onto West Harbor Drive, which ends at the Convention Center.CONTACT: Duchess Kara the Twin, 619-851-4934 (please don’t call during regular work hours!) [email protected]
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$10 per person pre-registration - $15 at the doorMake check payable to:
SCA Inc., College of ScribesMail to:
710 S. Myrtle Ave. #343,Monrovia CA 91016
Registrar: Dame Richenda Coffin
United Methodist ChurchMonrovia CA 91016
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Calafian Artisans Attend!Arts in the Park is coming on August 2nd, in
conjunction with the first Iron Brigade practice after Comic Con – we expect a large turnout, so we need to bring our “A-Game” and show the public why the SCA is such a wonderful place to make friends, learn and create!
All Calafian artisans and creative gentles are invited to bring items to display, demonstrate their art, or perform for an appreciative audience! Full details of the event can be found in the event announcement on Page 7, or you may email the event stewards at [email protected] to reserve space or performance times.
Here are the Calafian names and armory registered at the March College of Heralds meeting:
•Calafia, Barony of. Order name: Order of the Serpent’s Fang. Submitted as “Order of Serpent’s Fang;” we have added the definite article and registered this as “Order of the Serpent’s Fang.” The pattern of “Serpent’s + [body part]” is grandfathered to the submitter.
•Einarr Gunnarsson. Name. Nice Old Norse name!
•Meredith of Giggleswick. Name.
•Pyyhricki af Turinge. Name.
•Rummey Foxley. Device. Per pale Azure and Argent, three cogwheels counterchanged. Nice!
Congratulations to all!
Baroness Eridana Ambra DragottaDeputy Herald, Barony of Calafia
From the ChatelaineThe Chatelaine is here as your first stop to get your
questions answered. If you are new to the SCA and have questions, please don’t hesitate to contact the Chatelaine. I’m no stranger to what it was like to walk into this organization with an overwhelming desire to become involved in all of the wonderful things the SCA has to offer, and at the same time having no idea about where to get started.
Want to know where to go to learn a particular skill or art form? We have guilds for that! Interested in learning archery or one of the fighting disciplines? I can point you in the right direction! If I don’t know the answer to your question, I will find someone who does. And if you need a place to sit and watch all of the action at the next Baronial event, feel free to make yourself at home in the Arts and Sciences/Newcomer’s pavilion. Everyone is welcome! We also have loaner garb available for you to borrow so you have something to wear at any of our events.
If you have any questions, please email me
In your service,
Senhor Ponç lo Bonòme
Baronial HouseholdThe Baronial Household is for everyone, whether
you’re an SCA Newcomer, visitor, or transplant. All are welcome at the monthly Baronial Household meetings. Except for the month of December, these meetings are not in garb/costume. There is a specific topic each month, which is listed at the top of the Guild Activities section.
Baronial Household meetings are held on the first Wednesday of the month from 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM at the Allied Gardens Recreation Center, 5155 Greenbrier Avenue, San Diego CA 92120. For more information, please feel free to contact the Mentor of the Ménage (MoM) at [email protected].
In service,
Mistress Fia Naheed
Please see Guild listings (pages 12-14)
for detailed Guild information
COMPANY of St. CATHERINE: The Guild will be dark in July and August but will resume regular monthly meetings in September.
EQUESTRIAN GUILD: This month’s practice will be held on Sunday, July 19; for those planning ahead, next month’s practice will be on Sunday, August 16. Monthly meeting will be on Thursday, July 9 at Allied Gardens. Please contact the Guild Steward, THL Rhua Cat Ifrinn at [email protected] for more information.
MIDDLE EASTERN GUILD: The Guild will be dark in July but will resume monthly meetings in August with a Middle Eastern Cooking class.
VIKING GUILD: July’s Guild meeting will feature Mistress Ellyn of Tanwayour leading a needlework class focusing on the Birka stitch, a period-appropriate seam treatment for Viking-age garments. Please join us on Monday, July 27 at Allied Gardens Recreation Center. Hope to see everyone there!
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BREAD FROM BIRKA1
• ¼ cup dried split peas• 2½ cups coarsely-ground barley flour• 1 cup water (plus additional for cooking peas)
Soak the peas in a half-cup of cold water overnight (at least 12 hours). Drain, then bring to a boil in a saucepanwith a half-cup of fresh water. Simmer untilpeas are soft, adding more water if neces-sary. Drain any remaining water into aseparate bowl and reserve. Mashpeas until “porridgey,” adding re-served boiling liquid if necessary;you should end up with ~1/2 cupof pease porridge.
In a mixing bowl, mix flour, one cupwater, and ¼ cup porridge; work the doughwith your hands until it is smooth and pliant (dough will be a bit sticky!). Divide the dough into eight to ten pieces and roll each piece into a ball. Spread a bit of barley flour on a table or bread board, then flatten or roll each dough ball to a thickness of about ¼” (can be a bit thicker if desired).
Fry each ball on a dry griddle over medium-high heat until lightly browned on each side. Serve warm.
SWEET BEANCAKES2
• 1 15-oz can prepared fava beans• ¼ cup stone-ground wheat flour• ½ cup milk• 2 Tbsp honey• 1 Tbsp each soft butter & linseeds
Drain and rinse the fava beans, then remove their tough outer shells. Chop the shelled beans finely; this should yield about one cup of chopped beans. Put beans and flour into a mixing bowl; stir in the milk and to make a paste. Add honey and linseeds and stir to combine, The resulting batter should be runny enough to drop off of a spoon like a thick pancake batter – if necessary, add milk a few drops at a time until the proper consistency is achieved.
Lightly grease a frying pan (butter or lard works well) and heat over medium-high heat; when the fat begins to sizzle
and smoke a bit, drop batter by generous tablespoonsful into the pan. Cook as a pancake, turning often to avoid scorching, until browned on both sides. Serve hot or cool.
CYSE SYFLING (CHEESE SPREAD)3
• 8 oz plain cottage cheese• 8 oz softened cream cheese• 1 Tbsp apple cider vinegar• 1 tsp rose water• ½ tsp salt• ¼ tsp ground black pepper
In a mixing bowl, cream the two cheeses until smooth. Add the re-
maining ingredients and mix ‘tilblended. Spoon into container with a
lid, seal airtight, and chill for at least one hour (but overnight is better).
HONEYED HAZELNUT CAKE4
• 2½ cups chopped hazelnuts• 1½ cups chopped dried apple• 1 cup honey• 6 eggs
Heat oven to 350°F. Mix nuts, apples, and honey in a mixing bowl. Beat eggs in a separate container, then add to the nut mixture and stir ‘til combined.
Line a rimmed cookie sheet with parchment paper. Pour batter into cookie sheet and spread evenly to edges of sheet. Bake in heated oven 15-17 minutes. Remove and set on a rack until cool. Once completely cooled, use edges of parchment to lift the entire cake out of the pan onto a cutting board (do this quickly; the cake will still be quite flexible). Cut into bars (2” x 2” works well) and serve!
Recipes adapted from the following sources:1. Serra, Daniel, and Hannah Tunberg. An Early Meal: A Viking Age Cookbook & Culinary Odyssey. Furulund, Sweden: ChronoCopia Publishing AB, 2013.2. History Cookbook: Beancakes. CookIt!, E2BN n.d. Web, February 2013. (http://cookit.e2bn.org/historycookbook/1183-beancakes.html)3. Savelli, Mary. Tastes of Anglo-Saxon England. Little Downham, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom: Anglo-Saxon Books, 2002.4. Fruit and Berries. Ribe Viking Center n.d. Web, February 2013. (http://ribevikingecenter.dk/en/learn-more/food/food-berries.aspx)
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by THL Dagný Starkaðardóttir
June’s meeting of the Viking Guild featured a lesson in how to “Eat like a Viking” – complete with Viking-age (“VA”) treats to enjoy during the presentation: two different protein-rich pan breads, a delicious Anglo-Saxon cheese spread, plus a big batch of little honeyed hazelnut cakes.
The breads were quite typical of everyday food of the Vikings: they were based on the kind of pulses grown on VA farms mixed with stone-ground grain. The cheese spread was inspired by Anglo-Saxon cuisine, where bread was commonly served with some sort of spread, either butter or soft cheese. And the hazelnut cakes? Well, they’re a bit fanciful – though made with VA-appropriate ingredients and methods, “dessert” as such was unknown to the Vikings… and it’s doubtful so much honey would have been squandered on sweets when it could have been better used for mead!
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We are pleased to announce the upcoming Arts in the Park event, to be held Sunday, August 2, 2015 at Allied Gardens Recreation Center (5155 Greenbriar Ave., SD CA 92120). The demo will be open to the public from 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM. In an effort to intrigue the public, enrich our numbers, and show off our general awesome-ness, Arts in the Park will be held in conjunction with the first Iron Brigade practice after Comic Con; we expect a large turnout from visitors who want to see what the SCA is all about. The Barony of Calafia extends an invitation to any of our populace who would like to spend an afternoon showing the public why Calafia (and the SCA!) is such a wonderful place to make friends, learn, and create. Artisans and crafty Gentles in Calafia are invited to bring items to display, to demonstrate their art, and to perform!
We will have tables, space, and shade for displaying items, but we invite you to bring your own shade structure, especially those that look period – if you would like to reserve a space, please contact the
Event Stewards with the
dimensions of your structure and
your preferred location for set-up.
For anyone willing to teach a short
class, demonstrate their craft, or
perform, we are planning a
performance/demo staging area;
any Guild or individual who would
like to reserve space and time on
“stage,” please contact the Event
Stewards soon, as we would like to
have a schedule available at the
event to intrigue the newcomers.
This is a garbed event - Lords and
Ladies are invited to don their best
garb to show the public the full
spectrum of what we are all about!
Site opens for set-up at 11:00
AM (note: parking is limited until
noon); the demo will be open to
the public from 1:00 PM to 4:00
PM ; and we must be off site by
5:00 PM. We’re looking forward to
making this an awesome demo!
Event Stewards:
Lady Euginia in rauða
Lady Grainne ingen Tomais
Contact Email:
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Saturday, August 8:
Tanwayour Anniversary& Baron Talanque Memorial Tournament
The Canton of Tanwayour, CAID’s southernmost mainland canton, invites you to join usfor our anniversary and Baron Talanque Memorial Tournament! Baron Talanque wasCalafia’s founding Baron and sat the throne for 22 years, the longest reign of any Baron inCAID. We will be determining our armoured, rapier, and unarmoured champions (theCanton requests that fighters choose a single style of combat in which to compete). Weare planning on holding many demos throughout the day, including a dancing demo byour Middle Eastern Guild, and if there is enough interest, there will be Yout’ Combat!
Site Fee: $5.00 for members; non-members will be assessed an SCA-mandated $5.00 surcharge. Children under 13 will be guests of the Canton. The County of San Diego charges $3.00 for parking; this is in addition to the gate fee, so carpooling is recommended. Make checks payable to “SCA, Inc., Canton of Tanwayour.”
Merchants: Due to space considerations there will be no merchants at this event.
Alcohol: This site is discretely damp. The County permits alcoholic beverages, provided the alcohol content does not exceed 20%.
Pets: Per County rules, pets must be on a leash no longer than six feet and must be attended at all times. Registered service dogs accompanying unsighted, deaf, or disabled persons are exempt from restrictions. Dogs that are out of control or pose a demonstrated risk to others may be asked to leave.
Location: Sweetwater Summit Park, 3218 Summit Meadow Road, Bonita CA 91902.
Event Steward: Lord Ketill rauðskeggr, [email protected]
Schedule of the Day:• 9:30 AM – Site opens (please note: park
doesn’t open until 9:30!)• 11:00 AM/TE’s Pleasure – Opening Court• 15 mins after Opening Court – Lists close• 3:00 PM – Closing Court• 4:30 PM – Site closes (park closes at 5:00
PM; we must be gone by then!)
For up-to-the-minute information and directions to this event, please visit the Canton’s Website:
www.tanwayour.org/2015anniversary.html
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Greetings unto the populace of the Great Kingdom of Caid! The Barony of Calafiainvites you to join us for a day of merriment at beautiful UCSD Stonehenge Park
to celebrate the memory of a great peacemaker, Leodamus of Thebes.
EVENT DETAILS:Date: Saturday, August 22, 2015, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PMSite Fee: $5, with an additional $5 surcharge for non-members. Children under 13 and UCSD
students with valid student ID will be guests of the Barony. Make checks payable to “SCA, Inc/Barony of Calafia.”
Food: Lunch will be available for a suggested donation of $5. Menu to be announced.Activities:The theme of the day will be “Ancient Olympics!” Team up with your friends and take on
challenges inspired by ancient Greece and the Olympics, including a Team Chariot Race, Greek Gods & Goddesses Garb Contest, Discus Throw, and other activities throughout the day!In addition, we plan to have tournament combat that includes Armoured, Rapier, Unarmored, and Youth in a Pankration-style tournament consisting of standard one-on-one combat, followed by a small team skirmish.
SCHEDULE OF THE DAY:8:00 AM Site opens for set-up9:00 AM Gate & Lists open (Lists close 15 minutes after Opening Court)10:00 AM Opening Court (at TE’s pleasure)12:00 PM Lunch prepared & served by the Calafia Hearth & Cauldron Guild4:00 PM Closing Court (at TE’s pleasure)5:00 PM Site closes (must be off-site by 6:00 PM)
DIRECTIONS & SITE INFORMATION:Event Site: UCSD Revelle Campus, La Jolla Project (AKA “Stonehenge”)Site Address: Scholars Drive South, La Jolla, San Diego CA 92037 (near the La Jolla Playhouse)Google Map: http://tinyurl.com/leodamusDirections: If you are unfamiliar with the site, please follow these directions instead of your GPS.
Take Interstate 5 to La Jolla. Exit La Jolla Village Drive and head west toward UCSD. If traveling southbound, this will be a right hand turn; if northbound, a left hand turn. Make the third right onto Revelle College Drive; take this road until it ends at a stop sign. The site is ahead and to the right. Make a left turn and park in either of the two parking lots.
Parking: Parking is free in all red “A,” green “B,” yellow “S,” and metered spaces that are not marked as reserved or otherwise restricted. Those in marked spaces will be ticketed or towed.
Pets: Pets are allowed on leashes (maximum length six feet) at all times.
NO CROSSBOWS OR BLADES LONGER THAN THREE INCHES ARE PERMITTED ON THE UCSD CAMPUS.THIS IS A DRY SITE AND UCSD IS A NON-SMOKING CAMPUS – THIS INCLUDES VAPING AND E-CIGS.
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une’s meeting of the Middle Eastern Guildfeatured a reprise of Lady Gemma Rosalia’s
popular henna painting on silk class. Here’s howthey did it!
Lady Gemma’s own design
Lady Gemma demonstrates how to do a marble henna
wash on silk
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A class attendee begins to paint on
stretched silk weighted to the
underlying design with coins
Painting a design with Scandinavian
influence
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ARCHERYTarget archery practices are held on Sundays from 10:00am to 12noon. Loaner
equipment and basic instruction are available. There is a $1.00 fee 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.
Directions: From I-5 exit at Genesee Avenue eastbound. Turn right (south) on to Campus Point Drive; make another right (west) Voight Drive. Turn left into Lot 702. Parking vouchers can be purchased at the vending machines. Proceed south to the UCSD Challenge Course. Walk south through the Challenge Course. Once you reach Campus Point Drive, continue on to Health Center Drive and curve to the right. The Archery Range is on the right atop a two-level parking lot. Do not park in the hospital lots. Newcomers are offered a free session. After that, archers are required to either join the UCSD Open Archery Workout Class or purchase an Archery Workout pass. For other questions, please contact the Captain of Archers at [email protected].
ARMOUREDFighter practices are being held on Sundays and Wednesday evenings in the city of La
Mesa’s Briercrest Park, 9001 Wakarusa St., La Mesa, CA 91942. Sunday practices start at 12noon, Wednesday evening practices start at 4pm, 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 in the city of La Mesa’s Briercrest Park, 9001 Wakarusa St., La Mesa, CA 91942. 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 12noon to 3:00pm and Wednesday evenings
from 6:00pm to 9:00pm in the city of La Mesa’s Briercrest Park, 9001 Wakarusa St., La Mesa, CA 91942. For questions or information about Rapier practice please contact Deputy Marshal for Fence 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 5:00pm on the 2nd Tuesday of the month at the home of Lord Fergus Ó Dubhshláine. Please contact him for directions.
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 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 for tasting of fermented beverages. If you are interested in brewing, come help with the brewing in process & learn by doing. If you want to craft your own, help & equipment is available. The Guild meets quarterly. For further information, please contact the Guild Steward.
Guild Steward: Lady Talan TankiGuild email: [email protected]
Company of St. Catherine (Spinning and Weaving)
We focus on the period uses of string; all string, all methods. If you want to learn to weave, knit, naalbinding, dye, sew, embellish, 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 the Guild Steward for directions and additional information.
Guild Steward: Baroness Thea NorthernridgeGuild email: [email protected]! Group: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Companyofstc
Just of Bit of Trim(Costuming)
Just 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
EquestrianThe Equestrian Guild is dedicated to the practice
of skills at arms on horseback. We also practice andlearn 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, and donations for horse usage/sharing are encouraged.
We meet at Tumbleweed Ranch(13315 Willow Road, Lakeside CA) for our monthly practices. There is a spacious area for parking, a large arena for games, and two smaller unfenced areas for lunging and warm-up. Please contact the Guild Steward for practice dates and additional information.
Interim Guild Steward: THL Rhua Cat IfrinnGuild email: [email protected]! Group: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Calafiaeq
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European DanceThe European Dance Guild meets on the 3rd
Monday of the month at the Allied Gardens RecCenter, 5155 Greenbrier Ave, San Diego, CA 92120.
Guild Steward: THL Maluchka KorotkovaGuild email: [email protected]
Hearth & Cauldron (Cooking)
Hearth and Cauldron is Calafia’s cooking guild. The Guild covers outdoor cooking, feasts, and all periods of cooking that relates to the SCA. All are welcome; please contact the Guild Steward for directions and additional information.
Guild Steward: Lady Ysabeau BoucherGuild 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 throughout the Middle Ages, from 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 period seafaring aspects, including ships and sailors, merchants, privateers, pirates, and those in service to their kingdom. Presently, the Nautical Guild has been charged to manage 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 FiztOsbernGuild email: [email protected] page: http://tinyurl.com/m42khlu
NeedleworkersThe Needleworkers Guild encourages and
promotes the study and research of medieval needlework, including any period needlework that is done to embellish; the learning of period stitches and recreation of such; the sharing of knowledge and techniques; and to engender ardor for such handiwork. The Guild is open to beginners as well as those with experience. 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. We meet at 12noon on the day of Brigade Practise at the same location.
Guild Steward: THL Deirdre OilithreachGuild email: [email protected]! Group: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/calafianneedleworkersguild
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]
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Scribal Guild, cont.look for the traveling scriptorium pavilion at the next Kingdom or Baronial event. The Scribal Guild meets in conjunction with Heraldic Consulting between 6:00pm and 9:00pm on the 4th Tuesday of the month at the Allied Gardens Rec Centre, 5155 Greenbrier Aveue, San Diego, CA, 92120.
Bibliothecarius: THL Ronan mac MagnusNotarius: Senhor Ponç lo BonòmeLibrario: Lord Gregory LukynGuild email: [email protected]! Group: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/calafianscribes
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
Unarmoured CombatThe Unarmored Combat Guild is dedicated to the
study of historically accurate combat, focusing on unarmored combat with both longsword and sword & buckler. If you are interested in studying period fighting techniques and fighting (without all that armor), please join us! We regularly meet on Wednesdays from 6:30pm to 9pm at Briercrest Park, 9001 Wakarusa St, La Mesa, CA 91942. Check Yahoo! Group for dates.
Guild Steward: Lord Orion MartynGuild email: [email protected]! Group:http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Calafia-Unarmored
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 Briercrest Park, 9001 Wakarusa St., La Mesa, CA 91941 on Sundays from 12noon to 3pm and Wednesday nights from 6:30pm to 9pm, barring conflicting events. Loaner gear is available for new participants interested in the form. For more information contact the Guild Steward.
Guild Steward: THL Rhua Cat IfrinnGuild email: [email protected]
Right Noble MetalworkersThe Calafia Right Noble Metal Workers 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 will be at 6:00pm on the first Tuesday of January, April, July, and October at the San Diego Brewing Company. Open shop nights are every Thursday evening from 5:30 PM to 9:00-ish. 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
ScholarsThe Scholars Guild meets on the 1st Monday of the month at 7:00pm. Please contact the Guild Steward for meeting location.
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 the scribal arts. We practice calligraphy and illumination, with an emphasis on making award scrolls for the Kingdom and Barony. If you are unable to make a monthly scriptorium meeting,
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18 June 2015Commentary and AnnouncementsCommentary from the Baron and Baroness:
This is an important council; Baron Guy Rand is glad to see a good turnout. At Coronation and QC we were the biggest outside barony to show up - we tied with the hosting group. Gyldenholt Anniversary is coming up in two weeks, and in July Lyondomere Anniversary is up against Comic Con. Those who aren’t going to Comic Con are urged to check out Lyondemere Anniversary.
We have three local events in August: Arts in the Park on August 2, Tanwayour Anniversary on August 8, and Leodamus of Thebes on August 22.
Twelve people showed up at the Council meeting at Potrero War. Thank you for the volunteer time at Potrero despite it being wet and cold - it was appreciated!
Commentary from the Seneschal:
VERY IMPORTANT meeting today. No trial by combat. This is not an easy job, and thank you to those offering to step up. We’ll do a polling for Seneschal first before we do reports. Then new business.
Announcements from Peers and Kingdom Officers:
Festival of the Rose is coming up the weekend after Lyondemere Anniversary.
Baronial Officers ReportsArchery ( Lady Adelwyn Atewattere):
There was an excellent turnout for archery events at Potrero War – approximately 160 archers! The winner of the Potrero Championship Shoot was Baron PaganusGrimlove; the Youth Royal Champion was Sarah Hardick. Please refer to the Archery quarterly report for additional information about archery at Potrero.
We attended three practices in June; there were approximately ten people at each practice, with no incidents or problems to report.
Arts and Sciences (Lady Eugenia):
Grainne and Euginia attended May War and ran A&S Point for the duration of war. Class proposals were accepted until May 11. There were no issues with the classes other than having to relocate and/or reschedule
Arts and Sciences (Lady Eugenia), cont.:
a couple of them, due to the weather. We still had a really good turnout for the classes themselves. Euginiawas very happy with how the table organization for the classes went, and was very pleased the colored flags stayed put during the inclement weather. So far, with this being the second year for A&S Point, it seems to be doing well. We didn't have as many volunteers as last year; we will plan to do better next year. We had two competitions and only had a total of three folks enter both. We assume the weather had something to do with the small number of entries. We had a couple of drop-in craft circles; we would like to see those expand for next year, and add more of those onto the schedule.
July 19th will be our Guild Summit and Largesse Project Day. We are inviting all of the Guild heads to discuss the upcoming Arts in the Park and other Baronial activities that will involve the Guilds. We will meet earlier with the Guilds; afterwards, we will have our Largesse Project Day. Location TBD.
Arts in the Park is August 2nd and we are starting to organize that. It will be held at Allied Gardens.
Our quilt competition will be kicking off again in August, and we will announce details closer to the date.
Baronial Household (Mistress Fia):
June meeting had ten attendees, two of them newcomers. We discussed the award system in the SCA and how it works.
Baronial Keep (THL Michael):
The Keep is clean… ish.
Chatelaine (Lord Ponç):
Lots of email activity due to Potrero – we have had nine email inquiries from potential newcomers.
Stay tuned for Baronial Laundry Day!
Chirurgeon (Lady Talan):
Nothing to report at this time.
Chronicler (THL Dagný):
Missed the meeting to stay home with a sick puppy, but sent word that she is looking for temporary and permanent stringers for the ST. Lady Euginiavolunteered.
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Council Minutes, cont.Herald (Lady Ariana, cont.):
Serpent's Eye:• Christoffer Deschel• Adelwyn Attewatere• Thomas Joseph de Lacy
Marshall (Lord Marco):
There are still people fighting in the park, and Summergate practices as well. Come and kill people!!
Media Officer (Lord Tiberius):
We have gone up by 20 “Likes” on the Barony of Calafia Facebook page, and by 150 “Likes” on the Potrero page. Please let Tiberius know if you would like your announcement to go on the FB page.
Rapier (Don Mallory):
Attended a total of eight Wednesday and Sunday practices; there were between four and seven fighters at each practice, and waivers were collected at each practice.
Lysts (THL Tierrynna):
A bunch of people fought at war.
Unarmoured Combat (Lord Orion):
Practices are Wednesdays at BriercrestPpark. Teaching at Western Seas brought about eight people.
Youth Combat (Lady Arianne):
Attended Potrero War and Iron Brigade practices in June. At Potrero, there were 12 fighters at the Torchlight Tourney, 26 fighters at Saturday’s melees, and 16 fighters at Sunday’s melees. At the 6/14 Brigade practice, there were one to nine combatants, and practice went very well.
There were two items of note from May Wa: first, we did not have the Kingdom loaner gear make it so there were unusual wait times. Kids and parents did a very good job understanding. And second, with the new rules under review, providing your own gear is becoming more advantageous. There is some difficulty communicating armor requirements when we don't have an official set of rules.
There were a lot of new people at Summergateincluding kids from Potrero, all with lots of enthusiasm.
Rec Center Representative (Lady Kimiya):
Below 25 on Wednesday means they aren’t going to charge us.
Constable (Lady Seraphina):
Lost and Found items are in her car. Please see her after the meeting tonight if you are missing something.Happy to report that we did not call 911 even once at Potrero!.
Demos (THL Methias):
Ross - requested to do a demo at the Makers Fair at Balboa Park on October 3rd (before Great Western War).
Exchequer (Mistress Laisarina):
Attended Potrero War and Ad Comm. We are continuing to finalize Potrero financials; a report was tendered at Ad Comm as to income and expenses.
EQ Marshal (Reina):
Nothing to report at this time.
Herald (Lady Ariana ):
Potrero War & Consulting Heraldry at Baronial Scriptorium in May; in June attended Coronation & Consulting Heraldry at Metalworkers Guild.
Many thanks to Sergio (Pol na Gainmhe's new Herald) for all of his assistance with Town Cry and Consulting Heraldry at Potrero war!! Also, many thanks to Baroness Eridana for her work with the submitters at Potrero and Consulting Heraldry!
Since last Council meeting, there have been 27 submissions and 16 awards granted – congratulations to all who received awards at Potrero War!
Golden Trident:• Mattea Morelli• Liam Makfersen• Grainne ingen Tomais• Peregrin Smith• Rummey Foxley• Arianne Lightheart of Whiteheld• Randver Brotamathr
Serpent's Flame:• Margeret Kerne - Fiber Arts
Serpent's Fang:• Rhua Cat Ifrinn
Serpent's Talon:• Elric Godwine• Parmenio Bassarion• Duncan Rose• Alsander Bardon
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Council Minutes, cont.Musicians Guild – (Master Samuel):
Nothing to report.
Nautical Guild (Lord Curtis):
Nothing to report.
Needleworkers (THL Dierdre):
The Guild attended Potrero War, but there were no specific meetings. People met as needed to assist the Viking Guild in getting Viking outfits garb for the Royals done. Her Grace's Viking dress is embroidered, and Her Grace's stepping down dress and Hawaiian dress are done.
Deep breath... we may now be sewing and embroidering for ourselves for a wee bit.
Provisioners Guild (THL Michael):
Nothing to report.
Rapier Guild (THL Rhua):
Still playing at Briercrest park, had a visitor.
Scholars (Duke Guillaume):
Nothing to report (they’re in Hawaii).
Scriptorium (Lord Ponç):
Made a lot of beautiful scrolls for Potrero.
Viking Guild (Lady Euginia):“Eat like a Viking” for next meeting. Please RSVP!
Baronial Subgroup ReportsCanton of Poll na Gainmhe (Mistress Lasairona):
Most of the Canton went to Potrero War.
We are considering a banner painting day, led by Mistress Lasairiona.
It’s triple-digit hot down here! .
Canton of Tanwayour (Lord Ketill):
Ketill reported for Mistress Ellyn. The Canton had a meeting and an A&S night featuring Viking wire weaving.
We are currently planning our Anniversary Tournament on August 8.
Canton of Summergate (Sir Gamyl):
The Canton had a meeting with two people attending.We have a Cheese making meeting scheduled for next weekend, and we’re so rich that the Canton is paying for all their A&S supplies.
Registrar (Darius):
Nothing to report at this time.
Web Chronicler (Lord Darius):
Nothing to report at this time.
Youth Activities (Bryan):
Looking for new Youth Officer.
Guild ReportsBardic Guild (Lord Fergus):
Lost? Had a meeting and talked about new things to implement, including French Theater with Masks. If you are interested, contact the Guild. If you are a steward and you want bards, contact the Guild.
Potrero was very busy.
Brewers Guild - (Lady Telan):
Nothing to report.
Company of St. Catherine (Mistress Thea):
Nothing to report.
Costumer’s Guild (Lady Brighid):
Nothing to report.
Equestrian Guild – (THL Rhua):
Still holding monthly practices at Tumbleweed Ranch. Queen’s Champion is coming up June 28 in Moorpark, with jousting for the last round. Next practice is July 19.
European Dance (Maluchka):
Nothing to report.
Hearth and Cauldron: (Lady Ysabeau):
The Guild is currently in the process of reorganizing; we will have more next month.
Metal Workers Guild – (THL Sabyna):
Did not blow anything up.
Middle Eastern Guild – (Lady Giovanna):
Our June meeting was a reprise of our painting Henna on silk class. We had nine people in attendance.
THL Giovanna Ricci, THL Sabina of Adon and Lady Gemma Rosalia will be hosting a Middle Eastern Guild demo at Tanawayour Anniversary. There will be a dancing demo and a henna demo.
We will be dark in July due to both the 4th of July holiday and ComicCon. We will be back in August and the THL Parlane of Glenord will teach a class on Middle Eastern cooking. More details to come.
Council Minutes, cont.College of St. Artemas (Lady Ariana):
Nothing to report.
College of St. Isidore (Lord Domhnall):
The Canton is trying to have a meeting this weekend after school lets out.
EventsLeodmus of Thebes:
The event budget needs to be approved. Overall, including lunch, we would like to request an estimated budget of 275.00. All Baronial officers have responded and will attend or arrange for a proxy for the day. The Order of Leodamus has been contacted to request help with the day's events. We are planning Team Challenges! Fighting! Lunch! Greek Gods & Goddesses Garb Contest! It's going to be awesome. Lord Duncan Rose has some great fighting challenges planned, and I have some fun planned for the non-fighters and fighters alike. Hearth and Cauldron will supply lunch. We need someone to pull the trailer on the day of the event, and people to assist with running games during the day if possible!
Leif Erickson:
The site is confirmed, and planning for the day is coming along nicely. Don Avenel will be preparing the lunch for the event, and the Guardians of Midguard will be setting up a period encampment demo.
Calafia Anniversary:THL Ketill rauðskeggr is Event Steward.
Winter Arts:Lady Euginia in rauða is Event Steward.
Friendship Tourney 2016:Event Steward still needed.
Potrero War 2016:Event Steward still needed.
Other Events:The Barony will be taking bids for 2016 Privy Council and
Crown
Old Business:Nothing to report
New Business:Polling for Seneschal:
Vote was taken and cast votes tallied.
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Potrero War Wrap-up:
An after-action meeting was held this past weekend -feedback was good. If anyone has any additional feedback, please send it in as soon as possible. We had a smaller gate this year than usual, just under 2100, including merchants. Given the weather and rule change, it’s understandable. There were no major constabulary incidents. As yet there is no final tally on volunteer hours. We raised the fee last year but won’t be raising it next year, and it saved our bacon this year.
Corvus and other households really stepped up to uphold the rules and thanks to all off those that made the effort to make war enjoyable despite the changes.
Everyone made a good effort to keep track of their own, with the result that there were fewer lost people.
Very few people paid and did not show up.
Knowne Worlde Handbooks - You can order directly from the SCA website. We have two left; please contact Lord Ponc to get them - first come, first served!
Volunteer hours at Potrero - Fill out card, tally hours, make a list and they set aside 40% of the PROFIT and pay out the volunteer hours with that. Per policy, maximum is $3/hour; minimum is $1/hour. This keeps costs at about $15K a year, which is about the rest of the profit. We are discussing an idea to rearrange how we divide the initial chunk of profit. Proposing to take the Keep amount out first. We are actively seeking a new Keep location; if anyone has a suggestion, remember the new Keep would have to be able to store both trailers and all our items.
Darius wants all the events to pay towards the Keep.
There is a guaranteed amount of money from Potrero, but there is no other event that guarantees an income.
Other fundraising suggestions: Tiberus suggested a fund raiser with t-shirts. Lunch feast instead of an offsite event feast was suggested. An Arts auction was suggested to help break even.
County and Sanitation costs are expected to go up.
Voting potentially next month unless more changes need to be made.
Other New Business:
If anyone has anything they would like to discuss or a problem, please contact the B & B even if it is about them, please contact them, they can’t fix something they don’t know about.
Thanks to everyone for their patience with the new process for selecting the new Seneschal. Seraphina will be stepping up as our new Seneschal at Calafia Anniversary.
Canton of Poll na GainmheSeneschal: Mistress Laisairiona inghean Gheibheannaigh ([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 Brawley Senior Center at 575 J Street, Brawley CA 92227. 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: Sir Gamyl of Mottrum ([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: Mistress Ellyn of Tanwayour ([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: Lady Eudokia Argyre ([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 Sárán mad Duinn
Captain of the Guard: THL Curteis Fitz Osbern
Seneschal: THL Parlane of Glenord([email protected])
Arts & Sciences: Lady Euginia in rauða([email protected])
Captain of Archers: Lady Adelwyn Atewattere([email protected])
Chatelaine: Senhor Ponç lo Bonòme([email protected])
Chirurgeon: Lady Talan Tanki([email protected])
Chronicler: THL Dagný Starkaðardóttir([email protected])
Constable: Lady Serephina Lilje([email protected])
Demo Coordinator: Methias Vaux([email protected])
Exchequer: Mistress Lasairiona ingheanGheibheannaigh
Herald: Lady Ariana verch Gwenllian([email protected])
Keeper of the Keep: THL Michael Treighie([email protected])
Lists: THL Tierrynna Caer Narvon ([email protected])
Marshal: THL Marco Solario([email protected])
Deputy Marshals:
Equestrian: Mistress Reina MacCormick([email protected])
Rapier: Lord Raes de la Merre([email protected])
Unarmored Combat: Lord Orion Martyn([email protected])
Youth: THL Arianne Lightheart of Whiteheld([email protected])
Registrar: Lord Darius da Carrara
Secretary: Lady Alesia de Cattmere([email protected])
Webwright: Lord Darius da Carrara([email protected])
Youth Officer: Brian Fayre([email protected])
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