Østgarðr Fighter Practice on Hold Until the New Year
From the Østgarðr Knight Marshal,
UPDATE IN FIGHTER PRACTICE IN NYC: The Manhattanville Community Center is closed until Jan. 5th. We will re-start weekly fighter practices on Wednesdays then.
Learn how to thrive at the Pennsic War
The Canton of Lions is pleased to announce the return of Pennsic 101: A Newcomer’s Guide to the Pennsic War on Monday, December 27th at 7:00 p.m.
Please join our own Lady Jenna Childerslayer as she conducts a class on how to prepare for Pennsic. In Jenna’s own words: “Pennsic is a most wonderful SCA event and attending this class will help you to both prepare and have the best time possible. We will discuss how to prepare for Pennsic, what you will need to do and bring. We will answer questions you may have on how to get your things to Pennsic and what you can expect when you finally get there and get set up.
There is an extensive class handout (essentially the class notes) that will be made available as a
PDF. Please have a way to jot down questions, there will be plenty of opportunities to ask them!
Time permitting we’ll also take a quick look at budgeting for the trip/what expenses to expect.
This class will NOT be recorded.”
This class will be held online via Google Meet. Here is the joining information for the class:
Google Meet joining info
Monday Dec 27, 7pm Eastern.
Video call link: https://meet.google.com/gjs-egpx-mrz
Upcoming in Østgarðr: Dec 20th – Jan 2nd
With the coming of the Holidays season, activity in the Crown Province will slow little bit. Still, check out what his going on this week…
| Wed. 12/22 | 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. | Østgarðr Winter Fighting Practice Canton of Whyt Whey (Manhattan – New York, NY) | Details |
and next week…
Østgarðr Winter Fighting Practice
From the Provincial Knight Marshal,
The Crown Province of Østgarðr will be holding a weekly indoor fighter practice on Wednesday evenings from 6-8 PM at the Manhattanville Community Center at 530 W. 133rd St, New York, NY 10057. The site has bathrooms with running hot water, and it’s free.
We have access to this space thanks to Gladiators NYC, who trains there on the same night. They may also allow us some use of there armor repair facilities.
When you get there, say that you are here for “Gladiators NYC” and they will point you in the right direction. They will, however, ask you to fill out a form the first time you come in to this space owned by a non-profit neighborhood organization.
Since this is still an official SCA practice, all current SCA, Inc. and East Kingdom masking protocols will be in effect for our people. As this is a shared community space, people with other groups in the center may not be masked. Please read the East Kingdom Health Acknowledgement at the bottom of this announcement.
By Public Transit: The nearest subway stop is 125th St or 137th St on the 1 train. Expect a several block walk from either station. The site is also near stops for the M4, M11, M100 and M101 buses.
By Car: Street Parking is available, but finding a spot can be extremely challenging (it is Manhattan). If you contact me, I or someone else can meet you at your car and get your stuff inside while you find parking.
I hope to see you there!
– Lord Ervald LaCoudre Edwardson the Optimistic
Health Acknowledgement
By attending this event, you are confirming that you (as well as any minors that you are parent or guardian for):
➢ Are not experiencing symptoms of COVID-19 as identified by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention at CDC.gov, including but not limited to:
- Fever or chills
- Dry cough, shortness of breath, or difficulty breathing
- Muscle or body aches
- New loss of sense of tase or smell
➢ Have not been near someone with confirmed or suspected COVID-19 within the last 14 days without following CDC guidance for self-quarantine;
➢ Agree to follow all COVID safety restrictions imposed by the SCA, the event site, and/or local, state, provincial, or federal government or health authorities.
Commons Minutes for December 2021
December 2021 Minutes • Østgarðr Commons
The December commons meeting was held December 15. Here are the minutes/notes as recorded by Mathghamhain Ua Ruadháin and edited by Alienor Salton. The officers’ reports are attached at the end.
Attendance
Present
- Suuder Saran, Il-Khan
- Lada Monguligin, Il-Khatun
- Alienor Salton, Seneschal
- Francisco de Braga, Exchequer
- Drasma Dragomira, Herald
- Catelin Straquhin, Chatelaine
- Kunigunde Wedemann, Chancellor Minor
- Randve L’il Hammar, MoAS
- Alec MacLachlan, Fencing Marshal
- Mathghamhain Ua Ruadháin, Youth Marshal, Whyt Whey Seneschal, Deputy Webminister
- Friderich Grimme, Webminister
- Zahra de Andaluzia, Chronicler
- Albrecht Anker, Social Media
- Sofya Gianetta di Trieste, Historian
- Nagashima Ichiro Ujimichi, Lions End Seneschal
- Ragnarr bláskegg, Brokenbridge Seneschal, Deputy Seneschal
- Angelica di Nova Lipa, Deputy Exchequer
- Brekke Franksdottir
- Gibbs Moryss
- Perez ben Meir Gershon
- Jenna Childslayer
- Hanya Vladimirovna Polotskaya
- Edwin de la Torre
- Berakha bat Mira v’Shlomo
- Simon the Tanner
- Richard the Poor
- Iola Wulfsdotter
Pray Heed and Read the December E-Horse!
The December issue of the E-horse, Østgarðr’s Provincial Newsletter is available to download the read.
Provincial Commons, Wed. Dec. 15th
Commons tomorrow(!) evening. Please join us! We will announce the results of our seneschal election, affirm our new and returning officers, and thank our outgoing officers for their service. Also on the agenda, upcoming events! A spring cornucopia of offerings, with plenty of opportunities for volunteering.
You may join our regularly scheduled 3rd Wednesday of the month social and business 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
Call begins at 7pm, business meeting will be called to order at 7:30pm. Socializing will continue after the meeting.
Officers, please submit your reports before the meeting!
Upcoming in Østgarðr: Dec 13th – Dec 26th
Come join us for some medieval activity this week…
| Wed. 12/15 | 7:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. | Østgarðr Provincial Commons Crown Province of Østgarðr (online) | Details to Follow |
| Sat. 12/18 | 8:00 p.m. – 11 p.m. | Whyt Whey Saturday Night Solar: Brewing Basics Canton of Whyt Whey (Online) | Details |
Upcoming in Østgarðr: Dec 6th – Dec 19th
Come join us for some medieval activity this week…
| Wed. 12/8 | 7 p.m. – 9 p.m. | Østgarðr Ethereal Bardic Circle Crown Province of Østgarðr (online) | Details |
| Fri. 12/10 | 8 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. | Lions End Virtual Commons and Social Canton of Lions End (online) | Details |
and next week…
| Wed. 12/15 | 7:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. | Østgarðr Provincial Commons Crown Province of Østgarðr (online) | Details to Follow |
| Sat. 12/18 | 8:00 p.m. – 11 p.m. | Whyt Whey Saturday Night Solar Canton of Whyt Whey (Online) | Details to Follow |
Lions End December Virtual Commons & Social
Greetings from Nagashima Ichiro Ujimichi, Seneschal of Lions End,
This will be my final meeting as Seneschal of Lions End. Please join us to discuss future events, practices, and workshops, including our Spring Schola and possibly a demo in Farmingdale.
When: Friday December 10, 2021 from 7:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Where: Join us on Google Meet
meet.google.com/kiw-bwhp-keg