A message from our Senechal – April AS 59 Commons

April 13, 2025 Posted inCommons
A wedding scene from the 15th century. British Library MS Royal 17 F. IV, f.65v Source

Greetings Ostgardr,

I hope you are all well and enjoying Spring.  We just ran a very successful Coronation and I know a lot of us are still recovering.  Because of that and with spring break for schools and several holidays coming up, we will be moving Commons back a week to April 23rd, 2025.  

I will send out a reminder next week.

Facebook Event: https://www.facebook.com/share/1You6icAVJ/

Thank you all,

-Ragnarr Bliskegg
He/Him
Seneschal of Ostgardr

Date change – A message from Ragnarr Bliskegg our Seneschal

January 9, 2025 Posted inBusiness Commons, Calendar, Commons
Mexican and Central American calendar systems – Source


Greetings Ostgardr,

Attention Ostgardr, after talking to some officers, we are going to be moving Ostgardr Commons to January 22nd this month.  Due to how the calendar worked this month and how several officers have told me they can’t make it this month, I am making the call to move the meeting back a week. 

Thank you all for understanding and I look forward to talking to you all on January 22nd!  

FB Event Link: https://www.facebook.com/share/15BZiykKWG/

Best,

Ragnarr bliskegg (he/him)

Seneschal of Ostgardr NYC

SCA

Sunday Solar – Spices

December 24, 2024 Posted inCommons, Social Commons, Uncategorized
Segment of Heures a l’usage de Rome c. 1487

Join us on Northpass for Sunday Solar on January 19th, from 1 to 4 pm for a discussion about spices in Medival cooking.

Please bring an item for the snack potluck that includes ta spice found in the Medieval period and tell us a little bit about that spice.

You can go with something commonly found in modern times like cinnamon, ginger, or garlic. Or feel to delve deeper and bring something with a more obscure spice.

Potluck contributions do not need to be period or made by you.

An ingredient list is appreciated due to food allergies.

Feel free to also bring a project to work on while we chat.

Please RSVP with Vitasha for the address.

Allergy alert: The home has a cat and a dog

Posting of the Proposed Charter Revisions

July 24, 2024 Posted inBusiness Commons
Text with Blue Initials

Let it be known that there are proposed changes to the Charter of Ostgardr!

Comments should be directed to our Seneschal, reachable via email at
Seneschal @ostgardr.eastkingdom.org

The section of the charter dealing with commons meetings has not been amended to reflect the changes that were introduced during the Covid shutdown; at first we thought those changes would be temporary, but we’ve found they suit us, and we should formalize them. 

— Mathghamhain Ua Ruadháin, February 2024

Charter Amendment: Commons Meetings

  1. COMMONS MEETINGS — CURRENT TEXT
    1. Commons Meetings are usually held on the third Wednesday of each calendar month.
      1. A Commons Meeting may be rescheduled by the Seneschal if needed to avoid conflict with holidays or other activities.
      2. The Commons Meeting for a given month may be canceled by the Seneschal due to officer availability or other issues, as long as at least one meeting is held in every calendar quarter.
    2. Commons Meetings will rotate through various locations from month to month, and should include sites in each Canton and in the non-Canton areas of the Province on a regular basis to facilitate attendance by the Populace from all parts of the Province.

COMMONS MEETINGS — PROPOSED REPLACEMENT

  1. Commons Meetings are scheduled for a weeknight during a given week of each calendar month.
    1. The Seneschal may change which day of the week and which week of the month is designated for Commons Meetings so as to suit the needs of the Officers’ Council.
    2. A Commons Meeting may be rescheduled by the Seneschal if needed to avoid conflict with holidays or other activities.
    3. The Commons Meeting for a given month may be canceled by the Seneschal due to officer availability or other issues, as long as at least one meeting is held in every calendar quarter.
  2. Commons Meetings will be held remotely, through a conference-call or video-conferencing service, to facilitate participation by the Populace.

    Saturday Solar – Prepare for Camping with Northpass

    June 9, 2024 Posted inArts & Sciences, Commons
     
    Medieval House Book of Wolfegg Castle c. 1480 Source

    Prepare, Repair and Air Out all your summer camping gear at the Tavern!

    Simon the Tanner and his beloved wife Berthe are inviting folks to their home in South Salem, NY
    (address provided upon RSVP) on Saturday, June 22, 2024 for an afternoon of leather crafting,
    sewing, socializing, and sharing refreshments to get ready for this summer’s camping season. Garb
    is welcome and recommended.
    • Simon will provide attendees with leather pouch-making supplies and guide folks in
    creating leather pouches and bags.
    • Gareth will be advising on the creation of firestarting kits.
    • There will be a couple of firepits available for those who would like to try out new or old
    recipes over an open fire.
    • There is plenty of space if you want to try setting up your tent (to check for wear and tear)
    • There will be sewing supplies for those who wish to make repairs to their garb
    • And there will be music and refreshments in the Tavern.

    RSVP at 247839 @ members.eastkingdom.org