May - the Barony of Calafia

The Official Newsletter of the Barony of Calafia
October 2016 – Anno Societatis 51
OCTOBER
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Great Western War
(Wintermist)
Leif Erickson Tourney
Calafia Equestrian
Championship
Dreiburgen Anniversary
From the Baron & Baroness
Newcomers Corner
Announcements
EVENT ANNOUNCEMENTS
Leif Erickson Tournament
Calafia Equestrian Championship
Calafia Anniversary
Calafia Yule & Winter Arts
Winter Weekend
Baronial Practices
Baronial Guilds
Baronial Council Minutes
Cantons & Colleges
Baronial Regnum
October Calendar
NOVEMBER
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12
Calafia Anniversary
Naevehjem Anniversary
DECEMBER
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Winter Arts
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This month: Monsters!
Cover: Detail of “Circe,” from a 1541 German
translation of Giovanni Boccaccio’s De Claris
Mulieribus (1347). University of Pennsylvania
Libraries.
Photo, p. 3: Lord Ketill rauðskeggr.
Artwork, p. 4: Detail from Royal 10EV/4, f.30.
British Library, London. Not Yoda at all.
Artwork, p. 5: “Bonnacon,” detail from De
Natura Animalium, Donai, Bibliothèque
municipal, ms 711, f.8r.
Artwork, p. 9: “Old Christmas” (1888). From
The Book of Christmas by Thomas Kibble
Hervey.
Artwork, p. 10: Detail of fresco by Maestro
Venceslao, Buonconsiglio Castle, ca. 1410
All other artwork: Dover Pictorial Archive.
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Greetings, Calafia!
September was a challenging month for us in
Calafia. As always, we, as a Barony, rose up to meet
these challenges and prevailed! Crown was a
wonderful event, despite a last minute site
change. The sponsored lunch was a
huge hit and all of the Barony
came to help when called.
Thanks to all who
helped out with
either Crown on
Saturday or
Privy Council
on Sunday, as
well as a special thank you
to THL Magge
Rose, THL Seraphina Lilje, and
Lord Christoffer
Decshel for all of
their last minute reorganization work. It was
truly a team effort to produce
such a beautiful event (So many
banners!) despite these roadblocks. Thank you,
Calafia. Finally, Congratulations to HRH Agrippa and
Bridget!
and visit our growing Equestrian community as they
complete for the Baronial equestrian champion title
Join us at Tumbleweed Center for a fun filled day of
horses, pageantry and exciting games…not to mention an always wonderful lunch.
Of course, October is always an active month in the
Barony. First off, we have Great Western
War! Please come and visit the Baronial
encampment, even if you camp elsewhere. Come by
and share your stories and your joy with your fellow
Calafians. There will be some group activities such as
a Hawaiian tunic party on Friday, great Calafian
potluck and game night on Sunday, and several
Baronial volunteer shifts throughout the weekend. If
you haven't had a chance to do so yet, please sign up
for a shift and wear your Calafian colors to show the
rest of the kingdom how much time we really do put
in at GWW.
The other challenge we still face is the problem of a
new practice space. We were informed that we can no
longer use City of La Mesa parks, including
Briarcrest. We have attempted negotiations, but to no
avail. We are once more looking for a practice site. If
you missed last month’s Council, we had a very
productive discussion including great brainstorming
and lots of options. Currently, we can continue to use
Briarcrest until the end of October, giving us time to
find a new site. Know that this is a huge priority for
many of us and it is actively being worked on. If you
have any questions or park suggestions, please contact
THL Seraphina using the email listed on the
website. Thank you for your understanding and
patience.
All this means that Calafia
Anniversary is just around
the corner. Fighters and
Archers, make ready
to compete for the
championship!
Remember that
we ask you to
enter only one
list during the
day in order to
get through the
lists in the limited
amount of daylight
we have. This year, we
are doing something different. Rather than have a feast
following Anniversary, we are extending Winter Arts to celebrate Yule and Arts
together. Join us for a day of song, of beautiful displays, of wondrous food and holiday cheer with your
chosen SCA family.
The following weekend, on Oct 15th, we celebrate
everything Viking and Celtic with our Leif Erickson
tourney. Join us for a hopefully a cool weekend by the
sea at UCSD Stonehenge with brand new ice floes
made by Drafn. Last but certainly not least, come out
In service to Calafia,
Guy Rand and Muirrenn
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From the Chatelaine’s Office
Baronial Household
Newcomers, lend me your ears! If you’ve got
questions about the SCA, as the Chatelaine I’m
here to answer them. Interested in a particular skill or art, and not sure where to
start? Want to know more about the
different kinds of martial arts practiced
in the SCA but not sure whom to ask?
Looking for information on our various
Guild meetings? Need loaner garb for an
upcoming event? I can help!
The Baronial Household is for everyone, whether
you’re an SCA Newcomer, visitor, or transplant.
If you have questions, I can get you answers.
Send an email to chatelaine@calafia.org, or join
me at the Newcomers Pavilion at our next event.
Yours in service,
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 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 household@calafia.org.
In service,
Lady Isolde de Fetherstan
Mistress Fia Naheed
With the arrival of Autumn comes a great many
events and opportunities to get out and see new things
in the Barony! For October, the Newcomers’ Household
will be dark, but there are plenty of other events perfect
for meeting new friends and trying new things.
As for events, at the beginning of October for those
willing to make the trek out to Taft, Great Western War
is taking place, and it promises to be an amazing event
full of arts, fighting, and fun! If you can’t make it out,
though, don’t worry! We also have our own Leif Erickson
Tournament on October 15, followed by the Calafia
Equestrian Championship on October 22.
As always, newcomers are welcome to visit
Newcomer’s Point with any questions they may have at
events, or you can feel free to contact the Chatelaine vie
email at chatelaine@calafia.org. Hope to see you at an
event soon!
In service,
Lady Isolde, Chatelaine
Lady Eleanora & Lady Thora,
Deputy Chatelaines
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Join us! No prior singing experience or skill is
required; just bring yourself, your enthusiasm,
maybe a friend, and a desire to lift your voice
in harmonious song to honor your Barony!
In general, we meet the second and fourth
Thursdays of each month; please join us at
either or both of our monthly rehearsals! Our
August rehearsal dates are August 11th and
25th; rehearsal begins at 7:00 PM.
Rehearsals are held at the Boeing Company
Office at Liberty Station in Point Loma (2488
Historic Decatur Rd, Suite #160, San Diego
92106). Parking is available on the street or in
marked Visitor spaces in the lot opposite the
building.
We also invite you to join our Facebook
Group, the “Calafian Choral Fellowship”
(https://www.facebook.com/groups/calafiachoral)
to stay informed and up-to-date about
practices, music, and performances.
For more information about the group or
any questions, please send an email to
calafiachoir@gmail.com. We look forward to
singing with you!
Greetings Calafia! Do you like to throw pointy
things at other things? Do you think you might
like to try throwing pointy things at other
things? If you answered “yes” to either of these
questions, then I have good news for you!
Calafia is beginning to develop an active
throwing community, and we are inviting you to
attend our inaugural practice on Sunday,
October 30.
The only equipment you need to bring is a
pair of closed-toe shoes and the ability to listen
to the Marshal to avoid being the thing that the
pointy things are being thrown at. All ages are
welcome, but minors must be accompanied by a
parent or legal guardian and must demonstrate
the ability to throw weapons safely.
If you’re interested in attending, please email
me at thrownweapons@calafia.org for more
information.
Yours in service,
Mikhail Liutognev
Thrown Weapons Marshal
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Come join the Barony of Calafia in celebrating our Viking culture as we raid the Glorious
Stonehenge Park at UCSD! Our armored fighters will participate in the traditional melees
and Ice Floes. There will also be Rapier and Unarmored tournaments. The Celts may join
the raids, and competition between the cultures could become fierce! The populace is
invited to participate in Viking and Celtic games and partake in a delicious Viking lunch.
Important site notes:
Schedule for the Day:
8:00 AM – Site opens
10:00 AM – Opening Court (or at Their
Excellencies’ pleasure)
4:00 PM – Closing Court (or at Their
Excellencies’ pleasure)
5:00 PM – Event closes (must be offsite by
6:00)
Location: The event will take place at Stonehenge
Park on the UC San Diego campus on Scholars
Drive South in La Jolla, CA 92037 (driving
directions below)
Registration Information:
• Non-member registration - $10.00
• Member registration - $5.00
• Youth and children under 17 and UCSD
students with valid student ID are guests of
the Barony
• Please make checks payable to: “SCA, Inc./
Barony of Calafia”
Lunch: There will be an on-site donation lunch
prepared and served by some of our excellent
Viking cooks. Suggested donation TBD.
Pets: Pets are allowed on leashes (at all times with
a six-foot maximum length leash). Leashed pets
must be under control 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 NONSMOKING CAMPUS. THIS INCLUDES E-CIGS
AND VAPING.
• Merchants are not allowed on campus.
Directions: UCSD Revelle Campus, La Jolla Project
(AKA “Stonehenge”), Scholars Drive South, La
Jolla, San Diego CA 92037 (near the La Jolla
Playhouse). If you are unfamiliar with the site,
please follow these directions rather than your
GPS:
Take Interstate 5 to La Jolla. Exit on La Jolla Village
Drive and head west towards UCSD. For those
traveling southbound, this will be a right-hand
turn. For those traveling northbound, this will be 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 then 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. Cars parked in spaces marked
“Reserved” or “Permit required 24 hours a day, 7
days a week” will be ticketed or towed.
Event Steward:
Lady Adelwyn Atewattere
leiferickson@calafia.org
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Tumbleweed Riding Club, 13315 Willow Road, Lakeside, CA 92040
the top riders competing at a game of Their
Excellencies’ Choice and a two-minute freestyle
presentation.
Schedule for the Day:
• 10:00 AM – Opening Court at the pleasure of
Their Excellencies
• 12:00 PM – Lunch and Pato
• 1:00 PM – Tournament resumes
• 6:00 PM – Site closes
Event Steward: THL Rhua Cat Ifrinn,
equestrian@calafia.org.
Lunch will be prepared by Don Avenel Kellough
and Epicuriosities Catering for a suggested donation
of $6.00.
Site Fees: Non-member event registration: $11.00;
member discount event registration: $6.00; chidren
aged 14 and under are guests of the Barony. Please
make checks payable to: SCA, Inc., Barony of Calafia.
Site Information: This is a dry site. Pets are
allowed, but must be on leashes at all times.
Smoking is not allowed on site.** For
overnight stabling of horses,
contact the Event
Steward at
the email
above.
Greetings unto the populace of Calafia and the
Kingdom of Caid! As the leaves begin to change and
the air cools, friends draw closer as they exchange
stories of friendship and our great Barony. We
invite riders of all ages and disciplines to travel and
enjoy the hospitality of Calafia, sharpen lance and
sword, and prepare to bear the honor of Equestrian
Champion for Their Excellencies Gui Rand and
Muirrenn. All are welcome to attend a day of
pageantry in honor of our Barony and our
Equestrian community!
There are many fun activities set for the day: A
game of Pato-horse ball over lunch, as well as the
medieval flea market. Bring out your gently-used
garb, extra armour – anything medieval you wish to
swap, trade, or barter away! Archery and children’s
activities are being explored. The tournament will
consist of three rounds: a Gambler’s Choice, wherein the competitors may select a limited number of
games from those available to run within a time
limit; a Challenge Round, where riders will
issue challenge and ride against each
other on a game of their
choice; and the final
round will
showcase
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Remember, remember the 5th of November as you join Their
Excellencies Baron Guy Rand & Baroness Muirrenn in celebrating
Calafia’s Anniversary! This year’s event will be held at El Monte
County Park, 15805 El Monte Rd, Lakeside CA 92040.
The Barony will be determining its champions for Archery, Armored, Rapier,
Thrown Weapons, Unarmored, and Youth Combat. Their Excellencies request
that participants enter only one list.
Breakfast: The Celtic Guild will be providing a fundraiser breakfast (details to come)
Lunch: The Calafia Provisioners Guild will be providing a lunch available for donation
(details to come)
Schedule of the Day:
8:30 AM - Site opens
10:00 AM/TRM’s Pleasure - Opening Court
15 minutes after end of Opening court - List Closes
4:00 PM/TRM’s Pleasure - Closing Court
5:00 PM - Site closes
Fees: Non-member event registration - $15.00; member discount event registration
– $10.00; youth registration (ages 13-17) - $5.00; youth aged 12 and under are
guests of the Barony. Please make checks payable to: “SCA, Inc., Barony of
Calafia.”
Parking: Each car will have to pay a $3.00 parking fee to the County, with no inand-out privileges. Carpooling is highly recommended!
Eric Space Reservations: Preference will be given first to geopolitical units. Please send
your eric space requests to anniversary@calafia.org. Please place your reservations as
early as possible!
Event stewards: Lady Isolde de Fetherestan & Mistress Ellyn of Tanwayour,
anniversary@calafia.org
Directions from the north, west and south: Take your favourite freeway to Interstate 8.
Go east to Lake Jennings Park Road. Turn left at the stop sign at end of the off ramp (you
will be driving under the freeway). Drive approximately 2 miles. Turn right onto El Monte
Road (there's a 7-11 at the corner). Drive approximately 5 miles on El Monte Road. The
park will be on the right.
Directions from the east: Take Interstate 8 West to Lake Jennings Park Road. Turn right at
the end of the off ramp onto Lake Jennings Road. Drive approximately 2 miles. Turn right
onto El Monte Road (there's a 7-11 at the corner). Drive approximately 5 miles on El
Monte Road. The park will be on the right.
San Diego County Parks & Recreation Department rules require that all pets
(not just dogs) be on a leash no longer than 6 feet,
and must be attended at all times.
Smoking is prohibited in San Diego County parks.
This includes e-cigarettes and vapes.
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Come one, and come all! It’s time to celebrate Yule in the Great Hall!
Event Registration:
• Adult registration $15.00
• Adult member discount registration $10.00
• Youth ages 12-17 $5.00
• Children under 12 are guests of the Barony.
Feast Information:
To make a feast reservation,
please contact Lady Arnóra at
winterarts@calafia.org.
Seating will be a little
unusual, so please
include the names of
all of your party
members in your
reservation. Feast
seating is limited to
80, but there will
be a wait list provided for those
who wish to dine.
Free off-board
seating is available
for those who wish
to stay for the entertainment during and
after the feast, but no
food will be provided for
those who do not purchase
a feast reservation.
Please make all checks payable
to: “SCA Inc./ Barony of Calafia.”
For questions regarding the event,
please contact the event stewards; for questions
about the Arts Competition or to request table
space for displays, please contact THL Euginia at
arts@calafia.org.
Please come and join the great Barony of Calafia
as we celebrate the Yuletide season and the beauty
that our artisans surround us with all year long.
We’ll be holding our annual Arts and Sciences
Competition and our Bardic Competition
to select our new Champions for
the coming year, hosting classes, making merry, and
(best of all) feasting!
There will also be
dancing, fabulous
arts displays, performance art
from our bards
and the Calafian Choir, delicious food,
and friends
new and old
with whom
to celebrate
the beauty of
the season
and the talent
of our artisans.
The site is the
Encinitas Community and Senior Center, 1140 Oakcrest Park
Drive, Encinitas CA 92027
(cross streets Encinitas Blvd
and Balour Drive). The event
will be held in the Banquet Hall on
the north side of the building.
Site opens at 12:00 PM and closes at 10:00 PM;
the schedule for the day is TBD.
Event Steward: Lady Arnóra Tryggvadóttir; Deputy Steward: THL Margeret Kerne
Feast Steward: Lord Christoffer Dechsel
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Only AFTER your reservation is confirmed:
please make checks payable to: “SCA, Inc. /
Barony of Calafia.” Send payment to the Event
Steward:
The Barony of Calafia is proud to host
Winter Weekend 2017 at the DeBenneville
Pines Conference Center in the San
Bernardino Mountains, 41750 West Jenks
Lake Road, Angeles Oaks, CA. The event starts
Thursday, January 12, 2017 at 5:00 PM and
ends Monday, January 16, 2017 at 12:00
noon.
Francena Sherburne
197-104 Woodland Parkway #504
San Marcos, CA 92069
If you have any questions, you may
contact the Event
Steward at:
Winterweekend
@Calafia.org, or
call her at 760747-2071
before
10 PM.
All are welcome – but since this site can
only accommodate a limited number of
attendees, RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED.
Reservations may be made by phone on or
after the call-in date. Each phone 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 2017
will open Sunday, October 16, 2016 at
12:00 noon PDT. Please call 760-7472071.
• E-mail reservations will not be accepted
until after October 18.
• This event will be starting on Thursday:
• The cost for all four nights’ lodging
and food is $150.00 per adult, $75.00
per child (ages 5 – 12 years); however,
there is a discount of $5.00 for adult
members ($145.00)
• The cost for arrivals after Thursday is
$140.00 per adult, $60 per child.
There is a $5.00 discount for adult
members ($35.00)
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ARCHERY
Target archery practices are held on Sundays from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM. Loaner
equipment and basic instruction are available. There is a $1.00 fee per person to use the
facility. The UCSD Archery Range is located near the UCSD Thornton Hospital. Parking on
Sundays is free in UCSD Parking Lot 702.
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 archery@calafia.org.
ARMOURED
Fighter 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
12:00 PM, Wednesday evening practices start at 7:00 PM, or when enough people are
there. For information about fighter practices, contact the Baronial Marshal at
marshal@calafia.org.
IRON BRIGADE
Iron 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 ironbrigade@calafia.org.
RAPIER
Rapier practice is held every Sunday from 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM and Wednesday
evenings from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM 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 rapier@calafia.org.
UNARMOURED
The 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 unarmored@calafia.org.
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Bardic
Just of Bit of Trim
The 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.
(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 Muirenn
Guild email: costumers@calafia.org
Yahoo! Group:
Guild Steward: Lord Fergus Ó Dubhshláine
Guild email: bardic@calafia.org
Brewers
The Brewers Guild is a loosely-organized group
interested in the beverage arts, both alcoholic and
non. Meetings are currently held on a quarterly
basis and are open to all over the age of 18 (due to
hot liquids & the use of burners), with a limit of 21
people for tasting of fermented beverages. If you
are interested in brewing, come help with the
brewing in process and learn by doing. If you want
to craft your own, help and equipment is available.
For further information, please contact the Guild
Steward.
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/calafiacostumersguild
Equestrian
The Equestrian Guild is dedicated to the practice of
skills at arms on horseback. We also practice and
learn basic and essential horsemanship. One does
not need to own a horse to participate. However,
horse sharing is at the discretion of the horse owner.
We meet monthly at Tumbleweed Ranch (13315
Willow Road, Lakeside CA) . There is generous
parking, a large arena for games, and two smaller
unfenced areas for lunging and warm-up.
Site opens 8:30 AM and practice goes until about
mid-afternoon. Upcoming practice dates: Nov. 20,
Dec. 18. No practice in October due to Calafia EQ
Championship on Oct. 22. Planned field trip on Oct.
16th to the Jousting Tournament of the Phoenix.
Donations are accepted to help defray costs.
Guild Steward: Duchess Kara the Twin of Kelton
Guild email: equestrianguild@calafia.org
Yahoo! Group: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Calafiaeq
FB Group: Caid Equestrian – Kingdom of Caid –
Society for Creative Anachronism (SCA)
Guild Steward: Lady Talan Tanki
Guild email: brewers@calafia.org
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,
naalbind, dye, sew, embellish, or make a pattern,
then we are the group for you. The Company of St.
Catherine meets on the 2nd Tuesday of the month
between September and June at 6:30pm. The Guild
is dark in July and August. Meetings are held at the
Guildmistress’ home. Please contact her for
directions and additional information.
Guild Steward: Baroness Thea Northernridge
Guild email: costcatherine@calafia.org
Yahoo! Group:
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Companyofstc
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European Dance
Nautical
The European Dance Guild meets on the 3rd
Monday of the month at the Allied Gardens Rec
Center, 5155 Greenbrier Ave, San Diego, CA 92120.
The Nautical Guild of Calafia is for members of the
populace with an interest in exploring SCA-period
seafaring aspects, including ships and sailors,
merchants, privateers, pirates, and those in service
to their kingdom. Presently, the Nautical Guild has
been charged with managing the Flagship of Calafia
competition, 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 Maluchka Korotkova
Guild email: europeandance@calafia.org
Hearth & Cauldron
(Cooking)
Hearth & Cauldron is Calafia’s cooking guild. The
Guild covers outdoor cooking, feasts, and all
periods of cooking that relate to the SCA. All are
welcome; please contact the Guild Steward for
directions and additional information.
Guild Steward: THL Curteis FitzOsbern
Guild email: nauticalguild@calafia.org
Facebook page: http://tinyurl.com/m42khlu
Needleworkers
Guild Steward: Lady Ysabeau Boucher
Guild email: hearth_and_cauldron@calafia.org
Facebook page: http://tinyurl.com/ls4bwh3
Google Group: http://tinyurl.com/9vqwc7x
The Needleworkers Guild encourages and
promotes the study and research of medieval
needlework, including SCA-period needlework for
embellishment; learning and recreating period
stitches; sharing knowledge and techniques; and
engendering ardor for such handiwork. The Guild is
open to stitchers of all experience levels. Any kind of
needlework is welcome. Bring your current project
or ideas and a chair. We look forward to meeting
you. Meeting locations and dates vary. We meet at
12:00 noon on the day of Brigade Practice at the
same location.
Middle Eastern
The Middle Eastern Guild is all about the
recreation and research of the Middle East
throughout the Middle Ages, 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: Mistress Adelicia of Caithness
Guild email: needleworkers@calafia.org
Yahoo! Group:
Guild Steward: THL Giovanna Ricci
Guild email: middleeastern@calafia.org
Facebook page:
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/calafianneedleworkersguild
http://www.facebook.com/groups/154338727949112
Provisioners
Music
Mission 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.
The 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 Piper
Guild email: musicians@calafia.org
Guild Webpage: http://calafiamusicguild.org
Google Group: http://groups.google.com/group/
CalafiaMusicGuild?hl=en
Guild Steward: THL Michael Treighie
Guild email: provisionersguild@calafia.org
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Rapier
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.
The 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 12:00 PM
to 3:00 PM and Wednesday nights from 6:30 PM to
9:00 PM, barring conflicting events. Loaner gear is
available for new participants interested in the
form. For more information contact the Guild
Steward.
Bibliothecarius: Master Ronan mac Magnus
Notarius: Senhor Ponç lo Bonòme
Librario: Lord Gregory Lukyn
Guild email: scriptorium@calafia.org
Yahoo! Group:
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/calafianscribes
Guild Steward: THL Rhua Cat Ifrinn
Guild email: rapierguild@calafia.org
Right Noble Metalworkers
Viking
The Calafia Right Noble Metalworkers Guild's
mission is to encourage and promote the study,
re-creation, and research of the metal work of the
Middle Ages. The Guild shares the knowledge of
period design, period and modern construction,
history, shop safety, and other related subjects.
Quarterly business meetings begin at 6:00 PM on
the first Tuesday of January, April, July, and October
at the San Diego Brewing Company. 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.
The 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: THL Sabyna of Aydon
Guild email: metalworkers@calafia.org
Facebook page:
Guild Steward: Lady Euginia in rauða
Guild email: vikingguild@calafia.org
Yahoo! Group:
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Calafia_Viking_Guild
Facebook page:
http://www.facebook.com/groups/calafiavikingguild
http://www.facebook.com/#!/groups/108685095961907
Google Group: http://tinyurl.com/c5utvox
Scholars
Unarmoured Combat
The Scholars Guild meets on the 1st Monday of the
month at 7:00pm. Please contact the Guild Steward
for meeting location.
The 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: Duke Guillaume de Belgique
Guild email: scholars@calafia.org
Scribal
The 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,
Guild Steward: Lord Orion Martyn
Guild email: unarmored@calafia.org
Yahoo! Group:
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Calafia-Unarmored
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15 September 2016
Commentary and Announcements
Baronial Officers Reports
Commentary from the Baron and Baroness:
Arts and Sciences (THL Euginia in rauða):
In August, A&S attended Leodamus of Thebes
Tournament and the Baronial Populace Meeting. Lady
Grainne and THL Euginia hosted A&S Point at Leodamus,
where we had a Greek Pot Paint and Take with several
Tourney-goers participating. There were some really
great artists, and it was a fun activity.
Important Session! - it’s Ross’s Birthday! (Birthday
song was sung). Cupcakes are in Ross’s honor!
It’s been a tough week in the Barony for a variety of
reasons; thank you all for your patience and kindness
and understanding. Kingdom has been nothing but
glowing about our handling of this thanks to Maggie and
Seraphina. It’s been very stressful and hopefully that
hasn’t leaked out to anyone...
Chatelaine (Lady Isolde de Fetherstan):
Thora, Eleanora, and Isolde attended the Leodamus of
Thebes Tournament this past month. There were a good
number of newcomers (in the dozens!) , and several
borrowed garb for the day.
Ten packets have been sent out since our last report.
We’ve got a number of small projects to support
Chatelaine and Gold Key efforts, and we will be
undertaking them in the coming months: Thora is
donating a clothing rack, making us some newcomers
tabards, and getting us some belts made, as well as
making a tablecloth “sign” to go over the Chatelaine
table. We’ll also be working to get new business cards
ordered, along with printing off flyers to hand out and
obtaining sturdier hangers that can hold garb without it
slipping off onto the floor.
• Deputy of Baronial Household (Mistress Fia
Naheed) – The September meeting of the Baronial
Household was Wednesday September 7 at Allied
Gardens Rec Center. There were 14 attendees, a
couple of them very new. The Ladies Sárán and
Ariana gave lots of information on Heraldry in
Courts and how Court functions
There will be no Baronial Household meeting in
October as the first Wednesday is the first day of
Great Western War. We will resume in November.
• Deputy for Demos (open position) - No report.
We are looking for people to help with setup since the
sun sets so early at the new Crown site. Please let us
know if you can help people set up after you are set up,
or helping to serve lunch, cut things – if you can help
with that it is a longer commitment but please let us
know. We’ll come back to the Crown stuff later, but
thank you all.
We wanted to thank Cassandra and Kyra for their
great work on Leodamus and for everyone that went up
to Angels! Also, after Anniversary we have a little event
called Great Western War – Baronial camp is open to
everyone so please drop in and say hello! The weekend
after GWW we have Leif Erickson; I promise it’s a mad
dog tourney this year – I made sure (YAY ICE FLOES).
Sorry for how hectic things have been, and thank you
all for your help!
Commentary from the Seneschal (THL Seraphina Lilje):
Thank you to the officers and members of the
populace who attended the meeting last week. We
discussed what it means to be an officer, how the officer
positions are filled, and small discussions about the
duties of specific officers. Next officers meeting is
Tuesday, December 6, where we will meet with the new
officers.
We will begin the bidding process for Potrero War
now – please come talk to Their Excellencies or myself if
you are interested in running War for May 2017! Bids
will close November 1st.
Chronicler (THL Dagný Starkaðardóttir):
THL Dagný is happy to announce that she has a
Deputy! THL Margaret Kerne will be taking over as
Chronicler at Calafia Anniversary in November.
We have a lot of business to get to – we ask that
reports stay as short as possible so we can move on to
Officer nominations and polling, and then we will
discuss the perks.
Constable (Lord Juger Knot):
Leodamus was attended by two deputies, Ben
Postaval and Ambrise Wylde.
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Council Minutes, cont.
Constable (Lord Juger, cont.):
Marshall (Baron Methias, cont.):
• Deputy for Youth Combat (THL Arianne Lightheart
of Whiteheld) – There were three fighters at
Leodamus of Thebes, and 23 at Highland War.
Additionally, we had one practice with no waivers
collected.
A single tent pole found its way into Lost & Found at
Leodamus. Speaking of which, a lot of Lost & Found
items are still in storage from Potrero; some of the
higher-value ones are with the Exchequer. Please get in
touch with the Constable’s office if you are missing
something!
• Deputy for Rapier (Master Michael Mallory) – No
report.
Exchequer (Mistress Lasairiona inghean
Gheibheannaigh):
• Deputy for Thrown Weapons (Lord Mikhail
Liutognev) – Nothing to report.
Discussed budget for Leodamus of Thebes
Tournament and reviewed current bank balances.
• Deputy for Unarmored Combat (Don Avenel
Kellough) – No report.
• Deputy for Assets (Lady Sárán mac Duinn) –
Nothing to report.
Media Liaison (Lord Andreu Fayrfax):
• Baronial Keep (THL Michael Treighie) - Nothing to
report.
Editing continues; we should be seeing video from
Potrero soon.
Herald (Lady Ariana verch Gwenllian):
Social Media (Lord Christoffer Dechsel):
Over the past few months, the Herald has attended
the following events: 7/16 Coronation; 7/26 Consulting
Heraldry; 8/14 Kingdom Heraldry Meeting; 8/18
Populace Meeting; 8/27 Leodamus of Thebes
Tournament; 9/6 Quarterly Officer’s Meeting; 9/7
Newcomer’s Meeting; 9/11 Kingdom Heraldry Meeting
No report.
Webwright (THL Curteis FitzOsbern de Abergavenny):
No report.
Youth Activities (Open Position):
• Deputy Herald – Consulting (Baroness Eridana
Ambra Dragotta) – No report.
Beth has many plans for Crown Tournament.
Deputy Seneschals:
Marshall (Baron Methias Vaux):
• Events (Lord Liam Makfersan) – Assisted Stewards
with preplanning and making sure the restrooms
were unlocked on the day of Leodamus of Thebes.
Currently working with Stewards of upcoming events.
Attended Leodamus of Thebes Tournament and three
Sunday Fighter Practices.
• Deputy for Lysts (THL Tierrynna CaerNarvon) –
Attended Leodamus of Thebes Tournament. There
were 20 Armored and Seven rapier fighters in the
Lysts. In Armored Combat, Duke Patrick 1st, Trig
Ingvarsson 2nd, and Snorri Bjornson 3rd. In Rapier,
Niko Phaistos 1st, Phydderch derwen 2nd, and Avenel
Kellough 3rd.
• Guilds (Lady Grainne ingen Tomais) – No report.
• Special Projects (THL Margeret Kerne) – Attended
both the Populace and Event Planning meetings, as
well as Leodamus.
Ebhlenn coordinated with Drafn to make a work
party, and Calafia now has an entire new set of ice
floes for Leif Erickson. We can replace old ones one
at a time as they break down, so these should last
quite a while! Special thanks to Asa Askmath,
Thorsteinn Arngeirsson, and Balduin de Holte for for
giving up their day to create ice floes, and a very
special thanks to Ebhlenn an Ucaire for coordinating
the work party and making it happen!
Lysts will be assisting at Crown Tourney and possibly
Calafia Anniversary. An email with forms attached
has been submitted.
• Deputy for Archery (Lord Christoffer Dechsel) – No
report.
• Deputy for Equestrian (THL Niall Marescal) – Next
practice will be September 15. There will be no
practice in October due to GWW and Calafia
Equestrian Championship that month. We are
planning on putting together a YAFA program for
the Equestrian area.
• Waivers/Warrants (Lady Elspeth Lyttleburye) – No
report.
• Secretary (Lord Christoffer Dechsel) – No report.
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Council Minutes, cont.
Iron Brigade (Sir Valrik Maclan):
Thirty-six fighters attended and fought at the Brigade
Practice at Arts in the Park.
Next Brigade practice will be September 18, the day
after Crown. We are trying for an army practice since a
lot of folks are coming down to Crown Tournament. It
will be at Allied Gardens starting at 12:00 noon. Valerie
and Tiberius will be running the practice.
Metal Workers Guild (THL Sabyna of Aydon):
No report.
Middle Eastern Guild (THL Giovanna Ricci):
No report.
Musicians Guild (Master Samuel Piper):
No report.
Nautical Guild (Lord Curteis FitzOsbern):
No report.
Needleworkers (Baroness Adelicia of Caithness):
No report.
Pottery Guild (THL Gemma Evangelista Borgia):
No report.
Provisioners Guild (THL Michael Treighie):
No report.
Rapier Guild (THL Rhua Cat Ifrinn):
Rapier had a table and demo at Arts in the Park that
was well received. We ran a short tournament and had
several visitors from other baronies in attendance.
The regular Guild meeting moved straight to practice
as there was no Guild business to discuss.
Scholars Group (Duke Guillaume de la Belgique):
No report.
Scriptorium (Vacant?):
No report.
Viking Guild (THL Euginia in rauða):
In August, we had a display for Arts in the Park
(attended by Lady Thora and THL Euginia) and held a
class (taught by THL Dagný) on the Bocksten Tunic,
which had 13 people in attendance.
In September, Drafn has offered us space at the Vista
Viking Fest, then Part II of Dagný’s Tunic class. In
October, we will team up with Guardians of Midgard for
a fiber demo at Maker Fair, and for our monthly
meeting Lord Darius will tell us about his trip to Norway
and his visit to a Viking Living History Museum.
Deputy Seneschals (cont.):
• Rec Center Rep (THL Sakan bint al-Kimiya’i) –
Nothing to report.
• Registrar (Lord Darius da Carrara) – No report.
Baronial Subgroup Reports
Canton of Poll na Gainmhe (Baroness Deirdre
Oilithreach):
No report.
Canton of Summergate (Sir Gamyl of Mottrom):
No report
Canton of Tanwayour (Mistress Ellyn of Tanwayour):
No report.
College of St. Artemas (DARK)
College of St. Isidore (Lord Domhnall Ó Loirgeneáin):
No report.
Guild Reports
Bardic Guild (Lord Fergus O Dubhshlaine):
No report.
Brewers Guild (Lady Talan Tanki):
No report.
Celtic Guild (Lady Adelwyn Atewattere):
On ~August 25, we approved via Facebook vote to
transfer/donate $25 of our funds to the Crown
Tournament lunch. Paperwork was completed on
September 1.
Company of St. Catherine (Baroness Thea
Northernridge):
The Guild did not meet in August, but we had our
regular meeting on Tuesday, September 13 at 6:30 PM
at the Guildmistress’s home.
Costumer’s Guild (Lady Brighid ni Muirenn):
Lady Janay d’Aguitaine will be teaching a class on Dark
Ages clothing at the Guild’s September meeting. Subject
for the October meeting is TBD.
Equestrian Guild (Duchess Kara the Twin of Kelton):
No report.
European Dance (THL Maluchka Korotkova):
No report.
Hearth and Cauldron: (Mistress Ellyn of Tanwayour):
No report.
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Council Minutes, cont.
Leif Erickson:
Upcoming Events
The Event Steward ntoes that Leif Erickson is coming
up on October 15 at UCSD. We’ll have lots of Viking fun,
including ice floes and a bridge battle for the fighters, a
make-a-helm activity, and a Dramatic Death Contest for
the kids (who also get to play on the ice floes). A&S is
planning to do whipcord braiding, and we’ll have a
wonderful donation lunch by two of our own Viking
ladies. It will be a fun day. See you all there!
Crown Tournament:
• The park will refund us for rooms in 30 days; they
feel terrible about the misunderstanding over the
stakes. Field use permit can be used another time in
the next year.
• The question of whether this means we won’t be
able to hold Arts in the Park here in future was
asked. The short answer: possibly – we’re looking
into things. THL Sakan (Rec Center Rep) noted that
we will send letters well in advance so they can
clear in advance. She will pursue this.
• We could use popup weights, but this would have
been very expensive for this particular event.
• THL Magge reiterated that we will be moving the
event to El Monte Park and asked Lord Juger
(Constable) to bring blue sashes. Juger noted that
they will definitely be there. She also reviewed the
list of groups that have stepped up to offer financial
support for an all-event luncheon and solicited
additional donations.
• The site will be opening at 8:00 AM; Opening and
Closing Court will be in the ramada. Adelicia will
have the site layout. We are not booking anyone
eric-side along the fence, so those spots will be
available on a first-come, first served basis.
• There is no in-and-out policy in place with regard to
parking. Depending on which ranger is in charge
they may be able to accommodate that, but
probably not.
• Hospitallers are doing a bake sale of breakfast items.
Magge noted that there may not be coffee, though,
since that was not discussed. Her Excellency stepped
up and offered to bring coffee for the setup crew.
• Lunch will be sandwiches. We can get 425 sandwich
wedges and a bunch of other side things. Lunch will
be included with the site fee. For those who do not
wish to eat the lunch provided, small propane
burners are allowed in the park – grills only, please,
no fire pits. No charcoal barbeques, only propane.
• Privy Council on Sunday will still be at Allied
Gardens, as will Iron Brigade practice. It will start at
noon, in the same area as Arts in the Park. After
that, we are not certain where October Brigade
practice will be happening, but we will be here on
Sunday.
Old Business
None.
New Business
Chatelaine Point:
Chatelaine Point needs upgrades! We want to make it
look nicer, and get some more garb and such to help
make sure we have something for everyone. Eilidh
motioned $500 for the project. Several people
seconded. Passes to a unanimous vote.
Officer Nominations and Polling:
New officers for November were announced. Thank
you all for your participation! If there’s a job you want
to do which was not on that list, come talk to us about
it.
Discussion Items
Briercrest Park:
Several weeks ago one of our Marshals received a
letter from the City of La Mesa. This letter cited a city
ordinance that does not allow weapons in city parks.
During discussions with the Community Services
Manager we learned that it was something that had
only recently been brought to their attention. They
originally gave us until the end of September and with
some follow-up they have extended that to the end of
October to give us time to find a new location. We did
ask if they needed any more information about us, our
safety practices, or our insurance in order to change the
decision, but we were told that nothing would change
their mind. With the help of Their Excellencies, the
Marshals, and former Seneschal Reina, the information
from several years ago was reviewed and some new
locations are being considered. We’ll let them report on
the status of their findings, and then we will open up the
floor to new location ideas and discussion.
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Council Minutes, cont.
Discussion Items, cont.
Discussion Items, cont.
Briercrest Park, cont.:
Seraphina will reach out next week to Allied Gardens
to negotiate for park use for practices again. There is
highly likely a major cost associated with this, and we
will need to discuss funds next month when we have a
better idea of how much we are talking about. Rec
Center Rep suggests we get a special use permit for a
year so we can lower this fee significantly if we use it
outside normal operating hours.
El Cajon has previously been ruled out because they
have similar wording in their ordinances. I’ll be talking to
their parks manager next week. We’ll also follow up
with our contacts at County Parks.
Elks Lodge in El Cajon is an option perhaps? Would
Elks Lodge have a problem with people bringing lights?
Elks Lodge is interested in a crossover event.
Tiberius has been very helpful in talking with the City
staff at La Mesa. He let us know that he’d love to return
to Allied Gardens and would support a fundraiser to
help offset the costs of doing that. Suggestions included
a pancake breakfast and sales of T-shirts, hats, etc.. He
also suggested we discuss with them our involvement in
their community events to offset some costs.
Reina noted that Lemon Grove has some suitable
parks, but there are two issues: first, during winter parks
close at 7:00 PM. They also have verbiage about some
of the weapons we might use. And sandbags? County
parks five miles south might be worth looking into if
they do not close at dusk. They’ve been helpful, so they
might be good to work with!
Avenel said that Santee is not opposed to what we do,
but a lot of their parks aren’t very useful. The big parks
have great lighting on sports fields but none in other
places. Big Rock Park is a possibility; it is open until 9:00
PM, has nice bathrooms and large green space, but the
lighting is a little problematic. The grass itself is not well
lit. There’s some light but not great. It would be great
for Sunday practices, but not for night practices.
What is it we’re looking for? Per Lord Valrik:
1. Lighting
2. Parking
3. 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM (or at least 7:00 PM to 9:00
PM on Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday
weeknights.
4. Sunday availability from noon to 3:00 PM.
Briercrest Park, cont.:
5. Need around 8,000 square feet of area to fight.
Nothing smaller than Briercrest.
6. Max 40 people for Wednesday night practices,
20 for Sunday practices.
7. For Brigade practices we need approximately
8,000 square feet from noon to 3:00 PM, and
about 80 people.
8. Bathrooms are required.
9. Ease of freeway access would be nice.
Lord Darius asked what are the geographical
boundaries for the area we’re considering. The
geographical region would be Central Calafia, no further
north than Mira Mesa, no further west than I-805, no
further east than I-15, and no further south than SR-94.
Other options – Eilidh: Liberty Station; private schools.
Cassandra: churches, San Diego Catholic schools. Reina:
fencing schools (specifically Team Touche and
Lionheart). Brianna: the YMCA (Summergates holds one
of their practices there). Arianne noted that several
“Y’s” don’t have their own fields; they just near city
parks. Liam: UCSD. Muirenn noted that UCSD has paid
parking on weekdays and it’s very expensive – though
on the weekend it’s free. Darius added that the soccer
fields at UCSD are unavailable on evenings and Sundays.
Cassandra: Croc Center. Caprea: WhU, USD, Mission
Trails, etc. Eilidh: industrial parks with grassy areas
Valrik said that Iron Brigade wants to help, and that if
we’re going to have to pay for space they would really
like to use Allied Gardens again., noting that turf isn’t
nearly as important as parking and lighting. One option
would be to bring our own lighting if it’s allowed.
Seraphina noted that she doesn’t mind helping with
the legwork and asked people to email her to let her
know what they’re looking at. She urged people to ask
the questions we’ve been discussing but please to turn
them over to her when they’re ready to talk to the
Barony’s legal head.
Finally, Muirreann asked anyone with park
suggestions to email them to seneschal@calafia.org. She
added that we can continue this discussion at October
Council, but we need to wrap it up now as we’re
running out of time. She thanked everyone for their
“out of the box” thinking and all the suggestions.
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Canton of Poll na Gainmhe
Seneschal: Mistress Laisairiona inghean Gheibheannaigh (seneschal@pollnagainmhe.org)
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 (seneschal@sca-summergate.org)
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 (seneschal@tanwayour.org)
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: Lord Domhnall Ó Loirgeneáin (seneschal@sanisidore.org)
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 seneschal@calafia.org
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Baron: Master Guy Rand Gallandon
(baron@calafia.org)
Herald: Lady Ariana verch Gwenllian
(herald@calafia.org)
Baroness: Mistress Muirrenn ingen Donndubáin
(baroness@calafia.org)
Keeper of the Keep: THL Michael Treighie
(keep@calafia.org)
Chief Lady-in-Waiting: Lady Sárán mac Duinn
Lists: THL Tierrynna Caer Narvon
(lists@calafia.org)
Captain of the Guard: Lord Liam Makferson
Marshal: Baron Methias Vaux
(marshal@calafia.org)
Seneschal: THL Seraphina Lilje
(seneschal@calafia.org)
Deputy Marshals:
Equestrian: THL Niall Marescal
(eqmarshal@calafia.org)
Rapier: Master Michael Mallory
(rapier@calafia.org)
Arts & Sciences: Lady Euginia in rauða
(arts@calafia.org)
Unarmored Combat: Don Avenel Kellough
(unarmored@calafia.org)
Captain of Archers: Lord Christoffer Deschel
(archery@calafia.org)
Youth: THL Arianne Lightheart of Whiteheld
(youthcombat@calafia.org)
Baronial Household: Mistress Fia Naheed
(household@calafia.org)
Registrar: Lord Darius da Carrara
(registrar@calafia.org)
Chatelaine: Lady Isolde de Fetherstan
(chatelaine@calafia.org)
Secretary: Lord Christoffer Dechsel
(secretary@calafia.org)
Chronicler: THL Dagný Starkaðardóttir
(chronicler@calafia.org)
Webwright: THL Curteis FitzOsbern
(webmaster@calafia.org)
Constable: Lord Juger Knot
(constable@calafia.org)
Youth Officer: VACANT
(youth@calafia.org)
Demo Coordinator: VACANT
(demo@calafia.org)
Exchequer: Mistress Lasairiona inghean
Gheibheannaigh
(exchequer@calafia.org)
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Provisioners
Iron Brigade
Middle Eastern
Target Archery
Guild
Fighter Practice
Hearth/Cauldron Scholars Group
Needleworkers
GREAT WESTERN WAR
Fighter Practice
Baronial
Household
GREAT WESTERN WAR
Target Archery
Needleworkers
Fighter Practice
Target Archery
Fighter Practice
Target Archery
Fighter Practice
Co of St Catherine
Fighter Practice
Costumers Guild Bardic Guild
Summergate
Fighter Practice
Tanwayour A&S
European Dance Metalworkers
Poll na Gainmhe
Business Mtg
Viking Guild
Scriptorium/
Heraldry
Summergate
Fighter Practice
Calafia Baronial
Business Mtg
Fighter Practice
Summergate
Arts/Sciences
Choir Practice
Color Key
Fighter Practice
Target Archery
Fighter Practice
Summergate
Business Mtg
Choir Practice
Blue = Baronial/Kingdom Event
Red = Baronial Practice
Green = Guild Meeting
Black = Canton Meeting
Leif Erickson
Tournament
(Page 6)
Calafia
Equestrian
Championship
(Page 7)
All listings subject to change.
Check Baronial webpage at
http://www.calafia.org/calendar.php
for corrections and updates!
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