A letter from our Seneschal

January 1, 2024 Posted inPositions, What's new

To the Populace of the Crown Province of Østgarðr,

Happy New Year to all my fellow Østgarðians!  This is my first official hello as your new Seneschal. This will be an exciting time for me as I work to get up to speed with everything that is going on within the Province.  I am truly looking forward to working with you all to make the Crown Province excel in this coming year.  

I first want to thank Lord Nagashima Ichiro Ujimichi for all your hard work as Seneschal of Østgarðr.  Your leadership has been valuable to the Province and I hope that I can continue all the good work you have done for us.  

To all the Canton Seneschals, I can’t wait to work with you all.  I will be reaching out this week to formally introduce myself and see what help you need and what major issues you are dealing with.  I want to make sure our Cantons are strong and healthy and will help where I can.

To all the returning officers of Østgarðr, thank you for your continued service.  Your knowledge and experience of the workings of your position will be invaluable during this time. You are the backbone of our Province and appreciate your continued support.

To all the new officers of Østgarðr, thank you for stepping up.  As a new officer also, I probably know some of the feelings you are experiencing right now.  Please don’t hesitate to reach out to me. If you are in a position that you need help or guidance with, please let me know and let’s work on it together to help you succeed!

And last but by no means least, to the populace of Østgarðr, thank you for your support.  Thank you for being with us and being part of the SCA.  I have heard some exciting things are coming and I look forward to what we all can accomplish together.

-Ragnarr Blaskegg

Seneschal of Østgarðr

A New Acting Chatelaine and Accepting Chatelaine Candidates

December 19, 2023 Posted inPositions, What's new

I would like to extend my thanks to Lord Albrecht Anker for his service as Provincial Chatelaine and for his continuing service to the Province. I would also like to thank Armiger Catelin Straquhin for stepping up as our Acting Chatelaine. 

The Province is accepting nominations for Chatelaine until December 26th. If there are no other candidates, in accordance with our charter, the Provincial Officers will vote starting on December 27th and ending December 31st. 

If there is another candidate, then the election will be open to the populace of Østgarðr who are registered members of the SCA and are at least 14 years old. The earliest the election would take place will be January 28th.

Yours In Service,

Nagashima Ichiro Ujimichi

長島 一路 宇治道

He/Him/His

Østgarðr Seneschal

Upcoming in Østgarðr: November 27th to December 10th

November 28, 2023 Posted inA&S Night, Arts & Sciences, Business Commons, Calendar, Canton of Northpass, Commons, Positions, Regularly Scheduled

Here is what’s happening this week in Østgarðr. Come join us for…

Wed.
11/29		7:30 p.m. –
8:30 p.m.		Meet the Candidates for Provincial Seneschal
Crown Province of Østgarðr
(online)		Details
Sun.
12/3		CancelledCancelled Cooking Class: How to be a Dayboard Head Cook
Crown Province of Østgarðr
(Brooklyn, NY)

And next week…

Mon.
12/4		7:30 p.m. –
8:30 p.m.		Northpass Business Meeting
Canton of Northpass
(online)		Details
Sun.
12/10		2:00 p.m. –
5:00 p.m.		Northpass Sunday Solar: Brewing – Tasty Winter Drinks
Canton of Northpass
(New Rochelle, NY & online)		Details

Meet the Candidates for Provincial Seneschal next Wednesday

November 21, 2023 Posted inCalendar, Positions, What's new

With the upcoming officer election we have 2 candidates for the Crown Province of Ostgardr Seneschal office.
Candidates are:

– Nagashima Ichiro Ujimichi
– Ragnarr Blaskegg

We will hold a virtual Meet the Candidates night to have give the populace an opportunity to get to know the candidates and as them questions.

When: Wednesday 11/29/2023, 7:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.

Where: Google Meet https://meet.google.com/dnd-yzpw-beq?hs=224

When there is more than candidate for an office all residents of the Crown Province who are paid members over the age of 14 are able to vote in the election. Election will be held via electronic ballot.

Questions can be asked live during the meeting or submitted to Their Excellencies Angelica and Sofya at viceregents@ostgardr.eastkingdom.org if you wish to have your question asked anonymously.

Officer Positions in Need of Candidates

November 8, 2023 Posted inPositions

The provincial officer elections for the upcoming year will include the following positions. We are still taking letters of intent from those interested in serving in any of these offices. The current tally of candidates willing to assume office is as follows:

  • Seneschal: 2 candidates
  • Herald: 1 candidate
  • Fencing Marshal: 1 candidate
  • Knight Marshal: 1 candidate
  • Web Minister: 0 candidates
  • Historian: 0 candidates
  • Archery Captain: 0 candidates
  • Youth Combat Marshal: 1 candidate
  • Chamberlain: 0 candidate

We are open to receiving Letters of Intent (LOI) for any of the positions mentioned above. Please be aware that the deadline for LOI submissions is November 14th. To submit your LOI, please send an email to both the Seneschal and the Viceregents. In your email, specify the officer position you are interested in and provide any relevant information that highlights your qualifications for that role.

Yours In Service,
Nagashima Ichiro Ujimichi
長島 一路 宇治道
He/Him/His
Østgarðr Seneschal

Provincial Officer Nominations and Selection

October 16, 2023 Posted inCalendar, Positions, What's new

The current terms for the following positions are coming to a close: Seneschal, Herald, Webminister, Historian, and Fencing Marshal. Additionally, there are several Provincial officer positions that currently have no incumbents: Archery Captain, Youth Combat Marshal, and Chamberlain. Furthermore, the position of Knight Marshal currently has an interim officer.

It’s worth noting that some offices, namely Seneschal, Fencing Marshal, Knight Marshal, and Historian, have incumbents who are willing to continue their service. However, we are still welcoming Letters of Intent (LOI) for these positions. Please be aware that the office of Knight Marshal will be filled mid-term, and whomever assumes this position will complete the previous term, which concludes on December 31, 2024. All other positions mentioned here will begin a new two-year term starting on January 1, 2023, and ending on December 31, 2025.

Descriptions of responsibilities for each office are available, along with links to the kingdom websites that outline relevant policies and procedures: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1VIThUCBgOQSvMaj5fE120s-bwnMTHDUfutHFMnv5vSE/preview. If you have questions about any of these positions, please reach out to the current office holder or to others in provincial leadership (such as the Vicerienes or Seneschal) for more information about what the position entails.

The Province is inviting individuals who can fulfill the responsibilities of these roles, including maintaining an active SCA membership and attending at least 50% of the commons meetings to submit their LOI. We will be accepting LOIs until November 14, 2023. To submit a Letter of Intent (LOI), send an email to the Seneschal and the Viceregents. In the email, state which officer position you are interested in and any pertinent information that outlines your qualifications for said office. A link to your East Kingdom wiki page or other resources might also be useful to include.

If there is only one candidate for a particular office, the Officers’ Council will hold a simple majority vote to confirm the appointment on November 15, 2023. For positions with multiple candidates, a special meeting to introduce the candidates will be scheduled between November 15, 2023, and December 19, 2023. An online voting period will occur during this time as well. The results will be announced during the December commons meeting on December 20, 2023.

If you think you might be interested in eventually serving in one of these offices, but aren’t ready to take on the responsibility quite yet, please volunteer to serve as a deputy or assistant to the office for the coming term, which will let you get hands-on experience in a supportive environment.

Yours In Service,
Nagashima Ichiro Ujimichi
長島 一路 宇治道
He/Him/His
Østgarðr Seneschal

Upcoming in Østgarðr: September 11th to September 24th

September 9, 2023 Posted inBusiness Commons, Calendar, Commons, Fencing, Heavy Fighting, Positions, Regularly Scheduled, Social Commons

Here is what’s happening this week in Østgarðr. Come join us for…

Tue.
9/12		6:00 p.m. –
10:00 p.m.		Østgarðr Fighting & Fencing Practice
Crown Province of Østgarðr
(Brooklyn, NY)		Details
Wed.
9/13		7:00 p.m. –
8:30 p.m.		Post-Pennsic Virtual Social with your Vicereines
Crown Province of Østgarðr
(online)		Details

and next week…

Tue.
9/19		6:00 p.m. –
10:00 p.m.		Østgarðr Fighting & Fencing Practice
Crown Province of Østgarðr
(Brooklyn, NY)		Details
Wed.
9/20		7:00 p.m.
–
9:00 p.m.		Østgarðr Provincial Commons & Social
Crown Province of Østgarðr
(online)		Details
Thu.
9/21		7:00 p.m.
–
8:00 p.m.		Class: You Can’t Have an Event Without an Event Steward!
Crown Province of Østgarðr
(online)		Details

Upcoming in Østgarðr: February 13th to February 26th

February 12, 2023 Posted inA&S Night, Annals, Arts & Sciences, Business Commons, Calendar, Canton of Brokenbridge, Canton of Lions End, Commons, Dance, Fencing, Heavy Fighting, Martial Activities, Pennsic, Positions, Regularly Scheduled, Social Commons, Uncategorized

Here is what’s happening this week in Østgarðr. Come join us for…

Mon.
2/13		7:30 p.m. –
9:00 p.m.		Lions End Virtual Commons & Social
Canton of Lions End
(online)		Details
Wed.
2/15		6:00 p.m. –
8:00 p.m.		Østgarðr Winter Indoor Fighting & Fencing Practice
Crown Province of Østgarðr
(Manhattan, NY)		Details
Wed.
2/15		7:00 p.m. –
9:00 p.m.		Østgarðr Provincial Commons & Social
Crown Province of Østgarðr
(online)		Details
Thu.
2/16		7:00 p.m. –
8:00 p.m.		Østgarðr Arts and Crafts Night
Crown Province of Østgarðr
(online)		Details
Sat.
2/18		2:00 p.m. –
3:00 p.m.		Pennsic 101 Class
Crown Province of Østgarðr
(online)		Details
Sun.
2/19		3:00 p.m. –
4:00 p.m.		Taci e Balla ! Renaissance Dance Workshop & Practice
Canton of Appleholm (formerly Whyt Whey)
(Manhattan, NY)		Details

And next week…

Mon.
2/20		8:00 p.m. –
9:00 p.m.		Brokenbridge Commons
Canton of Brokenbridge
(online)		Details
Wed.
2/22		6:00 p.m. –
8:00 p.m.		Østgarðr Winter Indoor Fighting & Fencing Practice
Crown Province of Østgarðr
(Manhattan, NY)		Details
Fri.
2/24		8:00 p.m. –
9:00 p.m.		Østgarðr Special Officers Meeting (Populace welcome)
Crown Province of Østgarðr
(online)		Details
Sun.
2/26		3:00 p.m. –
4:00 p.m.		Taci e Balla ! Renaissance Dance Workshop & Practice
Canton of Appleholm (formerly Whyt Whey)
(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.

Seeking Letters of Intent for Provincial Offices

October 5, 2022 Posted inPositions

The following Provincial Officers positions will become vacant at the end of the day on December 31, 2022..

  • Chancellor of the Exchequer
  • Chatelain
  • Chronicler
  • Knight Marshal
  • Minister of Arts & Sciences
  • Minister of Lists
  • Captain of Archers
  • Chamberlain
  • Chancellor Minor
  • Historian

All Provincial offices have two-year terms. Officers may serve multiple terms, except that kingdom policies limit seneschals and exchequers to a maximum of four years in office.

Now is the time to submit letters of intent for these offices. If one is interested in being a deputy for any of these offices, I ask that you also submit a letter of intent. The cutoff date for letters of intent will be November 14, 2022. A list of Candidates will be presented at the commons meeting on November 16, 2022. If there are multiple candidates for any positions, we will run meet the candidate sessions prior to the vote which will be held online from November 17, 2022 to December 19, 2022. Newly elected officers will be announced at the December 21st commons meeting. New officers will assume their offices on January 1, 2023.

In Service to the Dream,

Nagashima Ichirō Ujimichi

長島 一路 宇治道

He/Him/His

Østgarðr Seneschal

Østgarðr is Seeking Officers

May 11, 2022 Posted inPositions, What's new

The Crown Province of Østgarðr is officially seeking officers and deputies for the following positions…

  • Chatelaine/Castellan (newcomers’ officer)
  • Youth Combat Marshal

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