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The Official Newsletter of the Barony of Calafia
August 2015 – Anno Societatis 50August 2015 – Anno Societatis 50
AUGUST
08 Tanwayour Anniversary22 Leodamus of Thebes
SEPTEMBER
12 Angels Anniversary19 Summer Crown20 Privy Council
OCTOBER
06-12 Great Western War17 Leif Erickson Tourney24 Calafia Equestrian
Championship31 Dreibergen Anniversary
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From the Baron & Baroness 3
From the Kingdom Chronicler 4
Newcomer’s Corner 5
May Guild Activities 5
EVENT ANNOUNCEMENTSArts in the Park 6 Tanwayour Anniversary 7Leodamus of Thebes 8Calafia Equestrian Championship 9Winter Weekend 2016 10
Guild Goings-on 11
Photo Album: SCA Demo at Comic Con 12 Baronial Practices 16
Baronial Guilds 17
Baronial Council Minutes 20
Cantons & Colleges 24
Baronial Regnum 25
August Calendar 26
Cover Photo:Taccuina Sanitatis Casanatense, by an unknown master, XIV Century. The Taccuinus Sanitatus was a medieval handbook on wellness, based on the “Taqwin al-aihha” (“Tables of Health”),an 11th-century medical treatise by Ibn Butlan of Baghdad
Photo, Page 3:Lord Ketill rauðskeggr
Photos, page 10:Lady Euginia in rauða
Photos, pages 12-15:Duchess Kara the Twin of Kelton
All other clip art: Dover Pictorial Archive
Greetings Calafia!We hope you’ve all been enjoying the slower
pace this summer! We’re starting to look towards the fall andprepare for one of thebusier seasons inCalafia, with anumber of localevents and otheractivities. Wewant to offerour sincerethanks toDuchess Karaand Duke Patrickfor organizing theIron Brigade ComicCon Demo, and to every-one who staffed the boothor fought. They were able toreach out to a lot of interested folks, some of whom we will hopefully see again very soon!
We’re kicking off August with our annual Arts in the Park/Brigade Practice Demo on August 2nd. This is a truly fantastic way to showcase all that Calafia has to offer, and we would like to encourage everyone who is able to attend to do so, and bring friends! This event is less formal than a tourna-ment and will have lots of amazing arts, combat, and activities on display. Come and join us for a nice Sunday in the park, back at our old stomping grounds, Allied Gardens Rec Center. Thank you so much to Euginia, Grainne, Valrik, and Tiberius for your efforts to put this awesome event together!
In addition to many fun events on the horizon, we also have several important business items coming up. First and foremost, it is coming near to the time when we will start working on our officer corps for next year. Many of our Baronial officers will be stepping down at Anniversary in November, and will be looking for replacements or deputies. If you are interested in learning more about what each officer position entails and what duties would
be involved, please don’t hesitate to speak with that officer or ask THL Parlane or us. Becoming a
deputy does not mean you are agreeing to take over the job
– it simply means thatyou would like to
learn more about the position. We would love to
see some new folks getting
more involved in officer roles,
so don’t be shy! We will be accep-
ting nominations through September,
and polling at the September Populace
meeting.
Calafia Anniversary also means the changing of the Baronial Court and Guard. We are looking for folks who would be interested in joining us on our court. If you think this might be something you would enjoy, or is something you would like to learn a little more about, please let us or Lady Saran know. The more the merrier! It’s a great way to get to know more people in Calafia and learn more about how things work behind the scenes.
We’re looking forward to getting back into the swing of events, and getting to spend more time with the wonderful people of Calafia!
In service,
Guy Rand and Muirrenn3
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Did you know? The Crown Prints is the official news-letter for the Kingdom of Caid. Like baronial news-letters, kingdom newsletters are required for a kingdom to maintain its status. The purpose of the newsletter is to: 1) provide an official means of announcing upcoming events; and 2) serve as a historical document for the happenings of the kingdom. If you look back on previous Crown Prints publications you will find information like when certain events or anniversaries have taken place, or who was in office during which years. As long as the information submitted is accurate, then so will be this historical document.
Lately, I have received a number of submissions for events that are not quite complete, which poses a problem for labeling the event as “Official.” In case you are running an event sometime in the future, I decided I’d outline a few things that may or may not be known.
From the Kingdom Chronicler Handbook: “Event notices must be published [in a kingdom newsletter] for the events at which any one of the following will take place:
• Crown and Coronet Tournaments• Coronations and Investitures• Appointment of Kingdom or Principality Officers• Presentation of awards and titles• Proclamation of law• Establishment or advancement of branches”
If you are an autocrat and you intend for any of these things to occur at your event, you need to make it official and publish the announcement in the Crown Prints, not just your local newsletter. The local news-letter is a great place for summaries of events, sharing recipes, demo announcements, and schedules of territorial meetings (business meetings, A&S meetings, fighter practices). They will make those meetings official and covered by insurance, but for the business listed in the bullet points above, the CP is the place you want to be. FYI: this includes members stepping up into an office.
There are specific requirements for what needs to be in an event submission that is sent to the Crown Prints:
First, make sure the event is officially scheduled on the Kingdom Calendar – this usually happens a year in advance by the seneschal of your territory.
Second, submit your announcement in .doc, .txt, or .rtf formats. Keep formatting to a minimum; it is bound to change when published. When writing your notices, aim for 300-400 words for local event notices or 500 to
700 words for kingdom event notices. Space is limited! NOTE: The Chronicler reserves the right to edit all submissions for space purposes. If you submit early enough, then event notices will run both the month of as well as the month prior to the event date.
A complete event announcement consists of the following required content (i.e., the information that make your event “official”):
Name/Title of the Event• Date of the event (day, month, and legal year)• Sponsoring group name• Site location (name, street #, town, & ZIP code)• Time the site opens and closes (the o’clock times)• Site fee and non-member surcharge fee along
with the statement: “Make checks payable to SCA Inc./(Group name)”. If there is no site fee, please state “There is no site fee for this event.”
• Event Steward’s name (both Society and modern - note: modern name will not be published without permission)
• Event Steward’s [generic] email address . Also include phone number and address, though these will not be published without permission.
Optional content (unofficial but very helpful):
• Event info and other important details (yes, this is actually optional).
• Merchant information• Directions to the site
Submission Deadline: All submissions must be received by midnight on the last day of the month, two months before the issue date. For example for a March issue, submissions should be sent by Midnight of January 31st
Once you’ve written everything up, email your submission to [email protected] and [email protected]. Be sure to copy your local seneschal on your submission email so he knows that you are doing your job. If you do not personally hear from either Crown Prints or the Online Calendar within 48 hours after submitting the event form, please contact those offices immediately to avoid losing "Official Event Status" for your local event.
And that’s it! I hope this was clear, but if not, I can always be reached at [email protected] to answer any questions and help you out.
For the Dream,
THL A’isha al-RaqqasaKingdom Chronicler
A Special Announcement from Caid Kingdom Chronicler A’isha al-Raqqsa
It’s not “official” until it’s published in the Kingdom newsletter. In this article, The Honorable Lady A’ishaexplains the process for submitting your event announcement to the Crown Prints.
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 17-19)
for detailed Guild information
BARDIC GUILD: The Guild’s next meeting will be on August 11; we will also be performing at Arts in the Park on August 2.
COMPANY of St. CATHERINE: The Guild will be dark in August but will resume regular monthly meetings in September.
EQUESTRIAN GUILD: This month’s practice will be held on Sunday, August 16. Our regular monthly meeting will be on Thursday, August 13 at Allied Gardens. Please contact the Guild Steward, THL RhuaCat Ifrinn at [email protected] for more information.
MIDDLE EASTERN GUILD: The Middle Eastern Guild returns on Monday, August 3 with a Middle Eastern cooking class taught by THL Parlane of Glenord! Be sure to bring your appetite – he always has samples! The Guild meets monthly from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM on the first Monday of every month. Feel free to email [email protected] with any questions!
VIKING GUILD: The Guild’s monthly meeting on August 24 will be our annual planning meeting for the remainder of 2015. We’ll be planning for the Vista Viking Festival in September, Leif Erickson Tourney in October, Winter Arts, and Yule. Please join us and help plan the rest of our year!
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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). We are planning onholding many demos throughout the day, including Middle Eastern dancing, henna, andfunnelcakes(!). 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.
Lunch: The Calafia Equestrian Guild will be providing a delicious lunch featuring two flavors of curried chicken wraps, hummus, pita bread, olives, and tabouleh, with chocolate chip cookies for dessert and sekanjabin to wash it all down, all for a small suggested donation of $5.00!
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.
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!)
Location: Sweetwater Summit Park, 3218 Summit Meadow Road, Bonita CA 91902.
Event Steward: Lord Ketill rauðskeggr, [email protected]
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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Saturday, October 24, 2015 – 8:00 AM-6:00 PMTumbleweed Riding Club, 13315 Willow Rd ,Lakeside, CA 92040
Know that on the twenty-fourth day of the tenth month, in the Barony of Calafia in the Kingdom of Caid, there will be a very noble tourney with crests, coats of arms, and horses covered with the arms of the noble tourneyers, as is the ancient custom. At this tourney, there will be noble and rich prizes given by ladies and damsels.
We invite all to witness this grand spectacle. Activities throughout the day are planned to entertain all those in attendance. The one who triumphs this day will be given the honor of being the Equestrian Champion for Their Excellencies Guy Rand and Muirrenn. The Champion will represent the Barony of Calafia upon the equestrian tourney field and be an ambassador for the Equestrian Guild at events which do not allow horses.
A lunch will be provided, details to follow via Facebook and email. Money raised at the lunch will help defray the cost of our monthly equestrian practices.
Back by popular demand this year, we will be hosting a medieval flea market. Bring out your gently used garb, extra armour, surplus feast gear, and anything medieval you wish to sell, swap, trade, or barter away.
For overnight stabling of horses, please contactthe Event Steward at [email protected].
EVENT SCHEDULE:
• 8:00 AM site opens for setup (please join the setup crew!)
• 9:00 AM practice• 11:00 AM Opening Court, Tourney begins• 12:00 PM lunch• 1:00 PM Tournament resumes• 5:00 PM site closes
Site Fee: $5.00 for 18 and over ($5.00 surcharge for non-SCA members). Children 17 and
under are guests of the Barony.Please make checks payable to “SCA, Inc./Barony of Calafia.”
Event Stewards:• Lady Rois Patten• THL Niall Marescal
CalafiaEquestrian Championship
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The Barony of Calafia is proud to host Winter Weekend 2016 at the DeBenneville Pines Conference Center in the San Bernardino Mountains, 41750 W. Jenks Lake Road, Angeles Oaks CA. The event starts Thursday, January 14, 2016 at 5:00 PM and ends Monday, January 18, 2016 at 12:00 noon.
Since this site can only accmomodate a limited number of attendees, all are welcome but RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED. Reservations may be made by phone on or after the call-in date. Each call may reserve only one room’s worth of accommodations (one to four people). Families with more children may reserve up to the number of the immediate family. Please, only one reservation per call!
Event Information:
• Reservations for Winter Weekend 2016 will open Sunday, October 18, 2015 at12:00 noon PDT. Please call 760-747-2071 to make your reservations.
• Email reservations will not be accepted until after October 20.• This event begins on Thursday.• The cost for the four nights’ lodging and food is $140 per adult (plus a $5
surcharge for non-members) and $75 per child (5 – 12 years). Forarrivals after Thursday, the cost is $130 per adult (plus a $5 surchargefor non-members) and $60 per child.
After Your Reservation Is Confirmed:
• Make payment via check payable to “SCA Inc/Barony of Calafia”• Send check(s) to the Event Steward:
Francena Sherburne194-104 Woodland ParkwaySan Marcos, CA 92069
If you have any questions, please contact the Event Steward, MistressFia Naheed, via email at [email protected], or by phone at760-747-2071 before 10:00 PM, please.
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uly’s Viking Guildmeeting featureda class on a Viking-
era embroidered seam treatment called the“Birka Stitch,” led by Mistress Ellyn of Tanwayour - more insurance that Calafia has the best-dressed Vikings in the SCA!
The Calafia Viking Guild’sclasses are always
very well-attended!
Mistress Ellyn was an attentive instructor
Some class attendees brought works in
progress to decorate!
A Birka Stitch sampler takes shape
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The Friday Demo Crew strikes a pose
Mistress Ellyn and Lady Enedina
Lady Nonne shows how it’s done
Her Ladyship Tierrynna is a two-fisted recruiter!
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Iron Brigade in Action!
14…and of course there was Rapier!
The SCA display was busy throughout the con
Demo-ing is exhausting business
Yes. These people are exactly who you think they are.
Count Balin stopped by the booth to say χαίρετε!
The family that plays together…15
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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15 July 2015Commentary and AnnouncementsCommentary from the Baron and Baroness:
Guy mentioned the elevation of Dons Mallory and Oliver;thanked populace involved in con demo. Muirrenn reminds the populace about Arts in the Park and Festival of the Rose.
Commentary from the Seneschal:
Parlane informs the populace that we need a bid for Potrero 2016.
Announcements from Peers and Kingdom Officers:
Levi announced that he is looking for a new calendar deputy; Kettil volunteered.
Baronial Officers ReportsArchery ( Lady Adelwyn Atewattere):
The only Archery event for July was the regularly-scheduled Baronial Archery Practice.
Arts and Sciences (Lady Eugenia):
The Guild Summit has been cancelled/postponed due to family emergencies.
Arts in the Park is August 2nd and reservations have been coming in for spots at the event.
Tanwayour Anniversary and Leodamus of Thebes are both in August, and A&S will have something at each event.
Baronial Household (Mistress Fia):
The Baronial Household meeting was held July 1st at Allied Gardens. We had seven attendees besides Fia, including a couple who came last month and a completely new person. The topic of discussion was “What are the reasons to be a member of the SCA?”
Next meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, August 5th.
Baronial Keep (THL Michael):
Nothing to report at this time.
Chatelaine (Lord Ponç):
Nothing to report at this time.
Chirurgeon (Lady Talan):
Nothing to report at this time.
Chronicler (THL Dagný):
Nothing to report at this time.
Constable (Lady Seraphina):
Nothing to report at this time.
Demos (THL Methias):
Nothing to report at this time.
Exchequer (Mistress Laisarina):
Administrative Committee – July 8, 2015. I did not attend Baronial Council on June 18; Mistress Fia served in my place, monitoring exchequer duties (budgets, cash requests) for upcoming events: Arts in the Park, Leodamus of Thebes, participating with the CalafianBudget Committee.
We are waiting on a few more receipts from May War before tallying volunteer pay: there are currently 1600 hours of recorded volunteer hours to be paid.
Going forward, Society requires that the non-member surcharge from events be paid to them within ten days of the event. We ask that all Event Stewards turn in a count of non-members by the end of the event day.
EQ Marshal (Reina):
Nothing to report at this time.
Herald (Lady Ariana ):
Nothing to report at this time.
Marshall (Lord Marco):
Nothing to report at this time.
Media Officer (Lord Tiberius):
Nothing to report at this time.
Rapier (Don Mallory):
We have been seeing five to eight fighters per each of eight practices in the month of June, with one or two waivers collected per practice.
Lysts (THL Tierrynna):
There were no events for the month of June or July.
We ran Lysts at May War; however, the Kingdom Earl Marshal advised us not to have fighters sigh a list, but instead just to check cards and issue “dots.” Based on
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Council Minutes, cont.Guild ReportsBardic Guild (Lord Fergus):
Our monthly meeting had four members in attendance. We covered upcoming events and the possibility of a Guild badge in addition to practicing new material.
We will be performing at Arts in the Park and have begun planning for Calafia Anniversary. If you would like to have bards at your event, please contact Lord Fergus at [email protected].
Our next monthly meeting will be on August 11.
Brewers Guild - (Lady Telan):
Nothing to report.
Company of St. Catherine (Mistress Thea):
The Guild is currently dark; we will begin meeting again on Tuesday, September 8 at 6:30 PM at the Guildmistress’s house.
Costumer’s Guild (Lady Brighid):
Nothing to report at this time.
Equestrian Guild – (THL Rhua):
Our next practice will be at Tumbleweed Ranch on July 18 at 8:30 AM; we will also have a presence at Arts in the Park.
European Dance (Maluchka):
Nothing to report at this time.
Hearth and Cauldron: (Lady Ysabeau):
Nothing to report at this time.
Metal Workers Guild – (THL Sabyna):
Nothing to report at this time.
Middle Eastern Guild – (Lady Giovanna):
We are dark for July, but the Guild will have a table at the upcoming Arts in the Park event. Lady GemmaRosalia will be heading the table.
For our August meeting, THL Parlane of Glenord will be teaching a class on Middle Eastern Cooking. Bring your appetite!
Musicians Guild – (Master Samuel):
Nothing to report at this time.
Nautical Guild (Lord Curtis):
Nothing to report at this time.
Lysts (THL Tierrynna, cont.):
the number of “dots” distributed, we believe that approximately 280 fighters fought heavies at Potrerothis year, and approximately 30 rapier “dots” were distributed.
I assisted Baroness Tezar in conducting a Lyst Officer training class at Collegium in May; there were three attendees.
I will be attending Tanwayour Anniversary and Leodamus of Thebes in August.
Rec Center Representative (Lady Kimiya):
Nothing to report at this time.
Registrar (Lord Darius):
Updates to the Registrar database have been made for this month. Please contact me if you wish to have an updated copy.
Unarmoured Combat (Lord Orion):
Nothing to report at this time.
Web Chronicler (Lord Darius):
We are working on a re-write of the event management system for Potrero War. This system will be written so that it will be usable for any number of events that wish to print a schedule of events for their event.
We are working on getting the Potrero Website ready for 2016.
A report of the domain “calafianrapier.org” is no longer working. It appears that this domain was never migrated to Dreamhost and was left to expire in 2014. I will be meeting with the Rapier Guild to discuss how we want to proceed to restore the content.
I am looking for additional deputies to help with the Baronial Website migration as well as with the PotreroWebsite.
Youth Combat (Lady Arianne):
We had Youth Combat at the monthly Calafian Iron Brigade practice; there were seven fighters with one new waiver collected. Monthly practices continue to be well attended.
We also took weapons for display to the Iron Brigade Comic Con Demo and discussed Youth combat with interested attendees at the Demo.
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Council Minutes, cont.EventsCalafia Anniversary:
A check request was submitted for $200, payable to San Diego Elks No. 168. This is the deposit for the feast hall and kitchen.
Lord Ketill hopes to have the event announcement in the September issues of the Crown Prints and the Serpent’s Tongue, but it will not be a tragedy if the announcement is delayed until the October issues of both.
We are planning archery; throwing sharp objects; hitting people with sticks and rubber swords; and poking people with wire.
Lord Ketill is looking for someone to prepare the feast and is looking for someone who will oversee the feast in terms of reservations, distribution of feast tokens, securing the required number of servers, overseeing hall setup and tear-down, as well as cleanup in the kitchen. All of this does not have to be the same person; many hands/light work and all that.
The event is still going to be at El Monte Park in Lakeside, but we will not beholding Court where we have in the past. It will be in the other ramada that is between the eric and archery area.
There will be no merchants this year; however, there is talk of trying to have a rummage sale – but that is still very much up in the air.
And finally: the Canton of Pol na Gainmhe will be preparing a lunch for the populace!
Calafia Equestrian:
I will require money for the arena rental and need to activate the equestrian insurance. Once we talk to the Equestrian Guild leader, I will have a dollar figure. Everything otherwise is proceeding on schedule.
EQ Tourney will consist of five rounds to include a pageantry portion. There will be a jousting demonstration. We are also adding a medieval flea market and a donation lunch, all to be determined.
Arts in the Park:We have some reservations for space. It sees that we
will not have the parking lot available, so we will have to have the entrance to the demo at the opposite end of the usual set-up. Grainne and Euginia have been working on the set-up and organization of the reserved spaces. We will have a mock feast set-up that is being organized by Seraphina and will give attendees a chance
Needleworkers (THL Dierdre):
The Guild met at Brigade Practice; we had seven attendees. We are currently working on increasing membership.
Provisioners Guild (THL Michael):
Nothing to report at this time.
Rapier Guild (THL Rhua):
Nothing to report at this time.
Scholars (Duke Guillaume):
The last Scholars’ Guild class was on the subject of stirrups and the history thereof.
Scriptorium (Lord Ponç):
Nothing to report at this time.
Viking Guild (Lady Euginia):At our June meeting, THL Dagný taught a class on how
to “Eat Like a Viking,” which got lots of nice feedback afterwards.
Our July meeting on July 27th will feature a class on the Birka Stitch, taught by Mistress Ellyn. This will also be our Three-Year Anniversary, so we’ll have a little celebration of that, too.
In August, we will have our annual planning meeting to discuss projects for our next year and how the Guild might participate in upcoming events.
Baronial Subgroup ReportsCanton of Poll na Gainmhe (Mistress Lasairona):
Due to most of the membership attending various wars, the Canton went dark for the month of June. We will be meeting again at our regular time in July.
Canton of Tanwayour (Lord Ketill):
Monthly Tanwayour A&S night at Rancho San Diego Library was attended by five people, two of whom are newbies. They learned wire weaving from Lady Agnes and were very happy to leave with a bracelet each.
Warrants were required for our officers and have been submitted.
Tanwayour Anniversary is set for August 8, with Kettilrauðskeggr as Autocrat.
Canton of Summergate (Sir Gamyl):
Nothing to report at this time.
College of St. Isidore (Lady Eudokia):
Nothing to report at this time.
Council Minutes, cont.Arts in the Park (cont.):
to see what a feast might be like. Lady Euginia made a flyer that she is planning to post around town this week.
We have several activities planned for the day:
• A mock feast set-up being organized by Seraphinathat will give attendees a chance to see what an SCA feast is like.
• The Bake-inator is hosting a “Pickle-off” which will be a fun addition.
• We have a few folks planning individual demos during the event.
Grainne and I would like to employ a couple of concierges. It would be their job to be on the lookout for newcomers and give them a tour of the event. Our populace would still be able to speak with newcomers, but the concierges would move around and be able to do a walking tour of the Guilds and individual demos at the event.
We have had some grumblings about Iron Brigade folks not getting to meet with newcomers and some issues with where they are located, so we have been trying to address those as best as possible.
Leodamus of Thebes:
Stewards would like to request $375 for the event, including $125 as an advance to Hearth and Cauldron for lunch. We will also need change for the cash box.
Everything is moving ahead smoothly! Isolde is locking down prizes for the fighting and the team games.
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Leodamus of Thebes (cont.):
We have a nice selection of activities planned:
• Team challenges for all attendees!• Games!• Costume contest!• Lunch!• Snow cones!
We will need someone to haul the trailer, eric layout (due to the weird tree in the middle of the site), cardboard boxes large enough for a person to sit in, tarps, paint, scissors for the chariot contest (I can provide but if anyone already has some... Hooray!), prize donations for team games.
Tanwayour Anniversary:
Event will be held on August 8 at Sweetwater Summit Park; gates open at 9:30 AM; $5 member price; EQ Guild doing lunch.
Old Business:Polling of officers will commence next month with
nominations. Vote will be held in September.
New Business:Going forward there will be no office of the
chirurgeonate. If you still wish to provide first aid services, you do so at your own risk. Please read the California Good Samaritan Law.
Going forward, there will be a team of three secretaries including Chris Denneson, Kelly Rochester, and Ellyn of Tanwayour. No lead has been chosen as yet.
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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Household
Fighter Practice
Fighter Practice
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Calafia Baronial Business Mtg
Cook’s Guild
SummergateArts/Sciences
SummergateBusiness Mtg
Co of St CatherineBardic GuildSummergate
Fighter Practice
Tanwayour A&S
Poll na GainmheBusiness Mtg
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HeraldrySummergate
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Costumers Guild
European Dance
Middle EasternGuild
Scholars Group
Viking Guild
Target ArcheryBardic GuildFighter Practice
Target ArcheryFighter PracticeEquestrian Guild
Arts in the ParkProvisionersTarget ArcheryFighter PracticeHearth/CauldronNeedleworkers
Target ArcheryFighter Practice
TanwayourAnniversary(Page 7)
Leodamusof Thebes Tournament(Page 8)
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