The originally planned meeting this Thursday for Westchester/Putnam SCA has been cancelled.
Repeat – There will not be a meeting to discuss SCA activity in Westchester/Putnam counties, NY this Thursday 5/26/2022.
May 19, 2022
On behalf of the Scandinavian East Coast Museum, I would like to thank each of you for participating in Viking Fest 2022. Last year, we could only have performers, due to Covid. This year we were able to add food, rides and re-enactors. Incrementally, we are getting back to what our event had been.
They’re back. It is so nice to have the SCA – Østgarðr join us again this year for their exciting and educational displays and demos under the leadership of Catelin. Also, the trial was such a big hit with the kids and adults – Tusen takk – a thousand thanks.
A shout out to our Rune Reader – Eileen aka Randgrithr. She also had connected me with a botanist who had planned to come, but got ill that day. Sorry she was unable to do the interactive Traditional Dance from the Harz Mountains that is connected to Norse mythology. The rain prevented it. Tusen takk!
And our wonderful performers were a big hit. Ellen Lindstrom our favorite Swedish meatball on accordion, Clann Eireann Pipers from Bay Ridge and Redhawk Council even though the weather washed out their performance, they showed up, I am looking forward to seeing them next year. And I would be remiss not to include Crazy Carlsen on games. Tusen takk to all!
It was so special to have Scandinavian food from Sporting Club Gjoa ( the oldest independent soccer club in the U.S.) made by the talented Hege and served with her crew. It was delicious, a real treat. Tusen takk!
So great to Norwegian Baked with Hedvig and company back providing her delicious Norwegian flatbread made in Brooklyn at BAT, about 8 blocks from the event. What a nice addition to have those beautiful blue and yellow cookies. All proceeds raised for the latter will be donated to benefit Ukraine. Tusen takk!
The Rosemaling Society has been part of our event I think from the start for about 20 years. I am sad they will be disbanding, but hope the individual artists continue to practice and share their craft. Tusen takk!
The Owl’s Head Horticulture Group who keep the lovely park in which our event is held lush and lovely and offered a display of historic photos for the day. Tusen takk!
Unfortunately, we had some rain towards the end of the event, but we were able to salvage most of the day. Best of all, the community came back and we could share our Scandinavian history with them through our positive synergistic efforts.
Best,
Victoria Hofmo, President
Scandinavian East Coast Museum
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Posted at the request of
Nagashima Ichiro Ujimichi
長島 一路 宇治道
He/Him/His
Østgarðr Seneschal
Here is what is going on this week in Østgarðr. Join us for…
| Tue. 5/24 | 7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. | Østgarðr Fencing & Fighting Practice Canton of Brokenbridge (Brooklyn, NY) | Details |
and next week…
| Tue. 5/31 | 7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. | Østgarðr Fencing & Fighting Practice Canton of Brokenbridge (Brooklyn, NY) | Details |
6/4 | – 11:00 p.m. | Cancelled: Canton of Whyt Whey (online) | Follow |
| Sun. 6/5 | 2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. | Duct Tape Body Double Class Canton of Brokenbridge (Brooklyn, NY) | Details to Follow |
Although the SCA complies with all applicable laws to ensure the health and safety of our event participants, we cannot eliminate the risk of exposure to infectious diseases during in-person events. By participating in the in-person events of the SCA, you acknowledge and accept the potential risks. You agree to take any additional steps to protect your own health and safety and those under your control as you believe to be necessary.
Masking Requirements. All attendees at indoor events are required to wear masks in compliance with the East Kingdom COVID policy.
COVID Event check-in process. All attendees who are eligible to be vaccinated still need to show either proof of full vaccination or a medically-supervised negative COVID test taken within 72 hours of the in-person gathering. Event staff will continue to check this documentation. Attendees over the age of 18 also still need to show a gov’t-issued photo ID or SCA blue card with the same name as the vaccination card/negative test results.
Host/event staff no longer need to collect contact tracing information.
As part of the check-in process for attending an in-person gathering, the ATTENDEE will sign a form attesting to the following: “By signing below, you are confirming that you have presented proper identification, along with either proof of being fully vaccinated or a negative COVID test taken within 72 hours prior to the start of the event. (If you present proof of a negative COVID test it must comply with the current SCA COVIDSafe rules)”.
There is a lot going on in Østgarðr. Join us for…
| Tue. 5/17 | 7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. | Østgarðr Fencing & Fighting Practice Canton of Brokenbridge (Brooklyn, NY) | Details |
| Wed. 5/18 | 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. | Østgarðr Provincial Commons & Social Crown Province of Østgarðr (online) | Details |
| Thu. 5/19 | 7:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. | Østgarðr Pennsic Camp Meeting Crown Province of Østgarðr (online) | Details |
5/22 | – 3:00 p.m. | Cancelled Crown Province of Østgarðr (Cortlandt, NY) | Cancelled |
And next week…
| Tue. 5/24 | 7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. | Østgarðr Fencing & Fighting Practice Canton of Brokenbridge (Brooklyn, NY) | Details |
Although the SCA complies with all applicable laws to ensure the health and safety of our event participants, we cannot eliminate the risk of exposure to infectious diseases during in-person events. By participating in the in-person events of the SCA, you acknowledge and accept the potential risks. You agree to take any additional steps to protect your own health and safety and those under your control as you believe to be necessary.
Masking Requirements. All attendees at indoor events are required to wear masks in compliance with the East Kingdom COVID policy.
COVID Event check-in process. All attendees who are eligible to be vaccinated still need to show either proof of full vaccination or a medically-supervised negative COVID test taken within 72 hours of the in-person gathering. Event staff will continue to check this documentation. Attendees over the age of 18 also still need to show a gov’t-issued photo ID or SCA blue card with the same name as the vaccination card/negative test results.
Host/event staff no longer need to collect contact tracing information.
As part of the check-in process for attending an in-person gathering, the ATTENDEE will sign a form attesting to the following: “By signing below, you are confirming that you have presented proper identification, along with either proof of being fully vaccinated or a negative COVID test taken within 72 hours prior to the start of the event. (If you present proof of a negative COVID test it must comply with the current SCA COVIDSafe rules)”.
The Crown Province of Østgarðr is officially seeking officers and deputies for the following positions…
Please send letters of intent if interested in taking the office to Uji at seneschal@ostgardr.eastkingdom.org. A letter of intent should include any information that could make you stand out in the event of an election.
Announcement of candidates for these positions would take place at June commons. If there are no competing bids for the positions, then confirmation by the populace will also occur at June commons.
If there is more than one candidate for a position, a meet the candidates session will be scheduled and an election will take place online with the elected candidates being announced at July commons. All non-elected candidates would be asked to volunteer as deputies for those positions.
In Service to the Dream,
Nagashima Ichiro Ujimichi
長島 一路 宇治道
He/Him/His
Østgarðr Seneschal
Please join our regularly scheduled 3rd Wednesday of the month business commons & social.
When: Wednesday May 18, 2022 at 7 p.m.
Where: Online on Google Meet
You may join the Google Meet by web browser, by app, or by plain old telephone.
Here is the link for the meeting: https://meet.google.com/nhu-qsgk-zzi
Dial-in: (US) +1 402-364-0138
PIN: 616 864 602#
The meeting begins at 7pm, business meeting will be called to order at 7:30pm. Socializing will continue after the meeting.
There is a lot going on in Østgarðr. Join us for…
| Tue. 5/10 | 7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. | Østgarðr Fencing & Fighting Practice Canton of Brokenbridge (Brooklyn, NY) | Details |
| Thu. 5/12 | 7:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. | Class: Writing you First Award Recommendation – A Virtual Workshop Crown Province of Østgarðr (online) | Details |
| Fri. 5/13 | 7:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. | Lions End Virtual Commons & Social Canton of Lions End (online) | Details |
| Sat. 5/14 | 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. | Event: Lions End Spring Schola Canton of Lions End (Levittown, NY) | Details |
| Sat. 5/14 | 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. | Demonstration at Viking Festival Canton of Brokenbridge (Brooklyn, NY) | Details |
and next week…
| Tue. 5/17 | 7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. | Østgarðr Fencing & Fighting Practice Canton of Brokenbridge (Brooklyn, NY) | Details |
| Wed. 5/18 | 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. | Østgarðr Provincial Commons & Social Crown Province of Østgarðr (online) | Details |
| Thu. 5/19 | 7:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. | Østgarðr Pennsic Camp Meeting Crown Province of Østgarðr (online) | Details |
| Sun. 5/22 | 1:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. | Northern Østgarðr Archery Practice Crown Province of Østgarðr (Cortlandt, NY) | Details |
Although the SCA complies with all applicable laws to ensure the health and safety of our event participants, we cannot eliminate the risk of exposure to infectious diseases during in-person events. By participating in the in-person events of the SCA, you acknowledge and accept the potential risks. You agree to take any additional steps to protect your own health and safety and those under your control as you believe to be necessary.
Masking Requirements. All attendees at indoor events are required to wear masks in compliance with the East Kingdom COVID policy.
COVID Event check-in process. All attendees who are eligible to be vaccinated still need to show either proof of full vaccination or a medically-supervised negative COVID test taken within 72 hours of the in-person gathering. Event staff will continue to check this documentation. Attendees over the age of 18 also still need to show a gov’t-issued photo ID or SCA blue card with the same name as the vaccination card/negative test results.
Host/event staff no longer need to collect contact tracing information.
As part of the check-in process for attending an in-person gathering, the ATTENDEE will sign a form attesting to the following: “By signing below, you are confirming that you have presented proper identification, along with either proof of being fully vaccinated or a negative COVID test taken within 72 hours prior to the start of the event. (If you present proof of a negative COVID test it must comply with the current SCA COVIDSafe rules)”.
Come and have a get together before our Schola on Saturday.
Where: Online – Link to Follow
When: Friday May 13, 2022 – 7:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Hey folks!
If you’re not committed to the Lion’s End Spring Schola, Armiger Catelin Straquhin is organizing an Østgarðr demonstration/presence at the Viking Festival in Owl Head’s Park this weekend.
Where: Owl’s Head Park Colonial Road & 68 St Brooklyn, NY 11220
When: Saturday May 14, 2022 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. (setup begins at 9 a.m.)
This year’s festival is “multi-cultural Viking” themed, so the demo will be focusing on how multiple cultures impact the Nordic world and vice versa.
If you plan on going, please let Catelin know when you plan to be there and what you plan to bring with you for the demonstration! Armiger Catelin can be reached via email: 245476@members.eastkingdom.org
Parking: There is no parking allowed in the park; attendees must park on the street. Bring hand carts if needed.
Amenities: Since this is an NYC park, if you can please bring chairs, tables, and pop-ups. For accommodations, email the SCA Demo Organizer 245476@members.eastkingdom.org and we will do our best to help.
The NYC Marathon is also happening that same day, so plan accordingly.
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From the East Coast Scandinavian Museum Website:”It will feature: a half size replica Viking ship The Norseman, and its crew;three re-enactment organizations – Historic Arms, the Society for Creative Anachronism and Medieval Scenarios and Recreations.
From 10 – 12 visit our Viking Village. Children can participate in a Viking Scavenger Hunt by answering questions about Viking life while exploring the displays of our re-enactment organizations. Music and dance performances from countries that have a connection to the Vikings from 12:00 – 5:00..
Games, prizes and other Scandinavian delights.
For further info please call 718-748-5950.”
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Although the SCA complies with all applicable laws to ensure the health and safety of our event participants, we cannot eliminate the risk of exposure to infectious diseases during in-person events. By participating in the in-person events of the SCA, you acknowledge and accept the potential risks. You agree to take any additional steps to protect your own health and safety and those under your control as you believe to be necessary.
Do you know someone in the SCA who deserves recognition for their good works? Come learn how to help them receive that recognition! Join…
Writing Your First Award Recommendation – A Virtual Workshop
Taught by Herr Friderich Grimme
Where: online through Google Meet https://meet.google.com/txv-axep-inw
When: Thursday May 12th from 7:30 – 9:00 p.m. EST
In this class you will learn…
And if you wish, you can write that award recommendation in class and send it to the Crown. Please, bring your enthusiasm, the name of at least one awesome person in the SCA who you believe deserves recognition, and if possible, join from a computer, rather than a phone or tablet. You will likely be flipping between tabs on a web browser during the class.