Østgarðr January 2023 Business Commons Minutes and Officer Reports
For those interested, the minutes for the January 2023 Provincial business commons are available in PDF form at the link below.
Upcoming in Østgarðr: January 30th to February 12th
Here is what’s happening this week in Østgarðr. Come join us for…
| Wed. 2/1 | 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. | Østgarðr Winter Indoor Fighting & Fencing Practice Crown Province of Østgarðr (Manhattan, NY) | Details |
And next week…
| Wed. 2/8 | 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. | Østgarðr Winter Indoor Fighting & Fencing Practice Crown Province of Østgarðr (Manhattan, NY) | Details |
| Sun. 2/12 | 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. | February Scribal Workshop 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.
Come join us for the February Scribal Workshop
Our next monthly Scribal Workshop is on Sunday 2/12 2pm to 4pm!
As we progress through our workshops we will cover all aspects of pre-17th century calligraphy and illumination.
The workshop will be at City League Coffee Roasters 6808 4th Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11220. It is a great local coffee shop with delicious brews, yummy treats and plenty of work space. We have access to the space in exchange for patronizing the coffee shop.
We will continue to work on our gothic textura quadrata calligraphy. Handouts and starter materials will be provided.
Please bring a favorite quote or poem or song lyrics to use for practice.
Bring your scribal kits if you have them and feel free to bring any projects you may be working on.
Please rsvp by Friday 2/10 so we can give the coffee shop a headcount. to RSVP email me at 168783@members.eastkingdom.org
Garb or Historical Costume is not required.
Health acknowledgement
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.
Lada Monguligin
pronouns: she/her/hers
Upcoming in Østgarðr: January 23rd to February 5th
Here is what’s happening this week in Østgarðr. Come join us for…
| Mon. 1/23 | 7:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. | Whyt Whey Commons Canton of Whyt Whey (online) | Details |
| Wed. 1/25 | 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. | Østgarðr Winter Indoor Fighting & Fencing Practice Crown Province of Østgarðr (Manhattan, NY) | Details |
| Wed. 1/25 | 6:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. | Østgarðr Arts and Crafts Night Crown Province of Østgarðr (Astoria, NY) | Details |
| Sun. 1/29 | 2:00 p.m. | Pennsic 101 Class Crown Province of Østgarðr (Online) | Details |
And next week…
| Wed. 2/1 | 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. | Østgarðr Winter Indoor Fighting & Fencing Practice Crown Province of Østgarðr (Manhattan, 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.
Østgarðr Provincial Court Report from Deck the Halls of Valhalla
To start the pageantry at Deck the Halls of Valhalla, Their Excellencies Sofya and Angelica did hold a morning court to bid all who attended, especially all newcomers, a wonderful time to be had. They then invited the autocrat of the event, Ragnarr bliskegg, to announce the schedule of the day’s events. All were then bid to enjoy these events and court was suspended until the afternoon.
With lovely words and greetings from Their Excellencies was court reopened, of which Ragnarr was invited again to address the populace as autocrat and thanked for his efforts. Their Excellencies then did thank all for helping make the event a success with the award of the Sea Star.
Their Excellencies also did award many of the populace with tokens of Their appreciation: the scribes in attendance were thanked for their tireless work on providing scrolls with tools of their trade, the cooks of the event with gifts of thanks, and all newcomers were invited up to receive gifts of thematic soap and trinkets. Explicitly presented tokens were Francisco de Braga for his past service as exchequer of Østgarðr and Evelyn de Trees for her service as bardic champion, of which she finally received her scroll, given it could not be digitized for proper presentation during the previous ethereal Valhalla court.
Evelyn did then pass on her bardic mantle to the Foxy Bard as the new bardic champion of Østgarðr. Also recognized as part of the bardic festivities was Marin il Gondelier for honorable mention, Varenne de Forêt as the most entertaining bard, and Zahra de Andalucía as the people’s choice winner.
Zahra was also presented with her Silver Brooch, previously awarded by King Mohammad and Queen Corotica at the 100 Minutes War last month, for which she was unfortunately not able to attend.
And thus concludes the court business, held the fourteenth of January, A.S. 57, in the Canton of Brokenbridge.
In service,
Dama Drasma Dragomira – Seahorse Pursuivant
Upcoming in Østgarðr: January 16th to January 29th
Here is what’s happening this week in Østgarðr. Come join us for…
| Mon. 1/16 | 8:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. | Brokenbridge Commons Canton of Brokenbridge (Online) | Details |
| Wed. 1/18 | 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. | Østgarðr Winter Indoor Fighting & Fencing Practice Crown Province of Østgarðr (Manhattan, NY) | Details |
| Wed. 1/18 | 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. | Østgarðr Provincial Commons & Social Crown Province of Østgarðr (online) | Details |
| Sun. 1/22 | 1:00 p.m. | Gallery Sunday: “Ritual and Memory” in the Bronze Age Balkans Canton of Whyt Whey (Manhattan, NY) | Details |
| Sun. 1/22 | 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. | Scribal Workshop Canton of Brokenbridge (Brooklyn, NY) | Details |
And next week…
| Mon. 1/23 | 7:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. | Whyt Whey Commons Canton of Whyt Whey (online) | Details |
| Wed. 1/25 | 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. | Østgarðr Winter Indoor Fighting & Fencing Practice Crown Province of Østgarðr (Manhattan, NY) | Details |
| Wed. 1/25 | 6:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. | Østgarðr Arts and Crafts Night Crown Province of Østgarðr (Astoria, NY) | Details |
| Sun. 1/29 | 2:00 p.m. | Pennsic 101 Class Crown Province of Østgarðr (Online) | 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.
January Arts & Crafts Night: In-person on Wednesday, January 25th.
January Arts & Crafts night will be an in-person event Wednesday, January 25th, from 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. in Astoria, Queens.
After many years of service, our beautiful ceremonial seahorse banners need replacing.
To start the new year right by beautifying the Province, I will host an in-person workshop to pattern new banners. If you would like to participate, please email me at 206055@members.eastkingdom.org to reserve a spot.
Yours in service,
Sofya Gianetta di Trieste, OL
Vicereine, Crown Province of Ostgardr
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.
Upcoming in Østgarðr: January 2nd to January 15th
Here is what’s happening this week in Østgarðr. Come join us for…
| Wed. 1/4 | 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. | Østgarðr Winter Indoor Fighting & Fencing Practice Crown Province of Østgarðr (Manhattan, NY) | Details |
| Thu. 1/5 | – 7:30 p.m. | Rescheduled to Monday, January 23 Canton of Whyt Whey (online) | to Follow |
And next week…
| Mon. 1/9 | 7:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. | Lions End Virtual Commons & Social Canton of Lions End (online) | Details to Follow |
| Wed. 1/11 | 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. | Østgarðr Winter Indoor Fighting & Fencing Practice Crown Province of Østgarðr (Manhattan, NY) | Details |
| Sat. 1/14 | 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. | Event: Deck the Halls of Valhalla 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.
Provincial Commons Minutes – December 2022
Wednesday, December 21, 2022 Commons Meeting
Attendees:
- Angelica di Nova Lipa, Vicereine
- Nagashima Ichiro Ujimichi, Seneschal
- Alexander MacLachlan, Master of Fence
- Iola Wulfsdotter, Lions End Seneschal
- Ervald LaCoudre the Optimistic, Knight Marshal
- Drasma Dragomira, Herald
- Friderich Grimme, Webminister
- Marion of York, Retiring Minister of Lists
- Zahra de Andaluzia, Chronicler
- Mathghamhain Ua Ruadháin, Historian
- Vitasha Ivanova Doch, Incoming Minister of Lists
- Hanya Vladmirovna Polotskaya
- Gibbs Moryss
- Ilia Aleksandrovich
- Jenna ChildSlayer
- Fiona the Volatile An Dubh, Brewers’ Guild
- Lada Monguligin
- Oliver De Bainbridge
- Perez ben Meir Gerson
- Richard the Poor of Ely
Absent Officers:
We note that the number of officers able to attend has been negatively influenced by the resurgence of Covid-19 and seasonal influenza in the area.
- Sofya Gianetta di Trieste, Vicereine
- Arnora Ketilsdottir, Brokenbridge Seneschal
- Brandr Aronsson, MOAS
- Arnbiorg Helga Niálsdóttir, Archery Marshal
- Ian of Clan Mitchell, Chamberlain, retiring at end of 2022
- Francisco de Braga, Exchequer, retiring at end of 2022
- Kunigunde Wedemann, Chancellor Minor
- Albrecht Anker, Chatelaine
7:30 Meeting called to order.
Bullying & Harassment Policy was displayed and read
Notable Ostgardian Accomplishments
At 100 Minutes War
- Arnora Ketilsdottir won the East Kingdom Novice A&S competition (from the chat: “Arnora’s project was math themed and it was very in depth and got a ton of interest.”)
- Suuder Saran inducted into the Order of the Pelican – Congratulations!
Officer Elections
The below Officer Candidates who were unopposed were voted on and approved by the sitting Ostgardr officers present:
- Alienore Salton for Exchequer
- Albrecht Anker for Chatelaine
- Zahra De Andaluzia for Chronicler
- Brandr Minister of Arts and Sciences
- Vitasha Ivanovich Doch for Minister of Lists
- Ervald LaCoudre the Optimistic for Knight Marshal
- Kunigunde Wedemann for Chancellor Minor
- Mathghamhain Ua Ruadháin for Historian
Offices unfilled for 2023
- Captain of Archers (Arnbiorg Helga Niálsdóttir retiring end of 2022)
- Chamberlain (Ian of Clan Mitchell retiring end of 2022)
Officer Report Items For Discussion
Provincial Storage
in a retail facility has been approved by the populace, Seneschal, and the Financial Committee. Alec MacLaughlin will take on the responsibility of renting the unit, and be reimbursed for those expenses.
Lions End proposal
to move their border to encompass portions of eastern Queens currently in Ostgardr Proper would not be opposed by the Province, so long as the East Kingdom saw no impediment. The expansion is seen as a way to increase the population of the Canton, and increase the number of individuals available to serve as Canton officers. A casual query was raised as to whether Brokenbridge would also care to expand their boundaries.
Other Items For Discussion
Brewers’ Guild
Representative Fiona the Volatile formally requested that Ostgardr host a Brewers’ Guild Event, Brew U, at Blue Mountain Lodge in the Peekskill area in northern Ostgardr (Northwestern Westchester County), preferably in April or May of 2023. Oliver De Bainbridge will, if dates are available, to reserve the booking for Brew U as well as for other Ostgardr events which use the site. Fiona would serve as the Event Co-Steward. Ostgardr would retain any profits.
Northern Ostgardr
As stated during the initial inquiry regarding the settlement of a lawsuit against the SCA and the return of Northpass, Uji is not at liberty to discuss this at this time. The previous information was redacted by Uji because I was tired and revealed more information that I should have. I am asking those in attendance at the commons meeting to ignore what was said by me in this regard. Please do not discuss any information regarding Northpass. Thank you.
Deck the Halls of Valhalla – Saturday January 14th, 2023
promises great fun but don’t wait to pre-register… There are already 20 pre-reg’d and the event is capped at 70.
- viking games
- kids’ bardic
- A medieval themed photo booth.
- Medieval gift exchange – bring a wrapped medieval themed gift in good condition. But don’t worry if you come up short, others will bring extras.
- Ostgardr Bardic Champion Competition
- multiple classes. Vitasha has offered viking wire weaving.
- Delicious Dayboard being planned! People with special dietary needs should contact Perez ASAP so accommodations may be made.
- looking to add fiber classes. People who want to teach please contact Uji, the class coordinator at Seneschal@ostgardr.eastkingdom.org.
Gallery Sunday
Whyt Whey (name change to Appleholm submitted) invites all to join them on January 22nd, for a 1 PM visit to the exhibit Ritual and Memory: The Ancient Balkans and Beyond at the Institute for the Study of the Ancient World, 15 East 84th Street (between Madison and Fifth Avenues) New York, NY 10028. This is a block away from the Metropolitan Museum of Art. The exhibit shows artifacts from the Neolithic through Iron ages. Background information: https://isaw.nyu.edu/exhibitions/ritual-and-memory
Entry is free to the public.
It is expected that some attendees will choose to stop at a local establishment for food and drink later.
Same day Commons and Fighter Practice – problem or opportunity?
Ervald suggests that since Commons and Fighter practice are now both on Wednesdays during cold weather that some attending Commons do so from the Manhattanville Community Center. We will test wi-fi and cell capability at the next opportunity.
New Rochelle A&S workshop on Saturday April 8th, 2023, 11 AM to 3 PM. Lada will teach a scribal class. Richard will bring games if he can have a table. Other activities are being planned. Gibbs notes that the activity is on an especially good day to be there as the library has its booksale open on Saturdays. The library is reported to be handicap accessible, and easily accessible on foot from the MetroNorth train station.
From Chat
- Many exchanges of holiday greetings by the populace
- Perez ben Meir Gershon says “For those who haven’t seen, highly recommend the new “Catherine Called Birdie” on Amazon. Stars Bella Ramsey (Lady Mormont from GoT)”
Closing
- Meeting closed at 8:10 PM
Upcoming in Østgarðr: December 12th to December 25th
Here is what’s happening this week in Østgarðr. Come join us for…
| Wed. 12/14 | 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. | Østgarðr Winter Indoor Fighter Practice Crown Province of Østgarðr (Manhattan, NY) | Details |
12/15 | 8:00 p.m. | Cancelled Crown Province of Østgarðr (online) | Follow |
And next week…
| Wed. 12/21 | 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. | Østgarðr Winter Indoor Fighter Practice Crown Province of Østgarðr (Manhattan, NY) | Details |
| Wed. 12/21 | 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. | Østgarðr Provincial Commons & Social Crown Province of Østgarðr (online) | 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.