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October 2016 | AS LI | Volume 6 | Issue 1 |
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This is the October 2016 issue of The E-Horse, a publication of the Ancient and Honorable Crown Province of Østgarðr of the Society for Creative Anachronism, Inc. (SCA, Inc.). The E-Horse is available from the Chronicler. It is not a corporate publication of SCA, Inc., and does not delineate SCA, Inc. policies. Copyright © 2016 Society for Creative Anachronism, Inc. For information on reprinting photographs, articles, or artwork from this publication, please contact the Chronicler, who will assist you in contacting the original creator of the piece. Please respect the legal rights of our contributors.  Østgarðr also has Each of the Cantons has an e-mail discussion list: |
Meetings Upcoming Events Goings On About Town Articles of Interest   September Østgarðr Commons24 September 2016(Saturday Evening at Queens Farm Demo) Start Time: 6:05p Reports (going around the room) Seneschal Reported by Piglet: Someone (name withheld) is discouraging Members from coming to Commons. In lieu of telling new people “not to come”, instead say, “You don't have to come, but we'd like it if you would come.” Viceregents Award Recommendations Østgarðr for Østgarðr: STOP SAYING “Because that's the way it was done.” Start using the phrase “We're here for YOU.”Next year is Østgarðr's 50th Anniversary Let's have a Golden Jubilee Event! It's also the 50th Anniversary of the East Kingdom, but let them have their own event & we'll have ours, too. Originally, the East Kingdom WAS Østgarðr. Other Officer Reports Exchequer (via e-mail) Liquid Assets held by Ostgardr as of September 23, 2016: Checking: $6,461.39 Savings: $7,040.42 Total: $13,501.81 Line Item Breakdown: 13,501.81 TOTAL ASSETS Banked 1,280.01 Nordenfjord 128.20 Gilded Pearl 2,969.43 Brokenbridge 9,124.17 All Non-Dedicated Funds (belonging to Ostgardr) Chronicler “The Seahorse” is posted. We would like to include any Awards given The Seneschal suggested that the Herald cc: any Court Report to the Chronicler, for inclusion in the newsletter. Captain of Fence There is an practice in Inwood There is also a non-SCA (and non-MSR) practice. Information forthcoming. Captain of Archery Report postponed until October Whyt Whey The Cloisters Demo went very well. We have a new Herald & a new Youth Marshal Lions End We are planning an event : Schola II on 23 April 2017 Lord Dougmore will be the Autocrat Baron Francesco will be the Troll Abigail & Lady Arnbjorn will be the Feastocrats Chamberlain Everything has gotten where it needs to be, from (1) Barleycorn, to (2) The Cloisters, & to (3) Queens Farm; And should get to (4) Goats Tavern, (5) Musicians' Day, & home. Northpass Barleycorn went well, with only minimal drama. Over 300 Attendees Next year there will be a more efficiently run Troll.Goat's Tavern is a Schola and will happen soon 22-23 October 2016 Chatelaine We are creating a NEWCOMERS E-mail. More info to be provided. Arts & Sciences There was a great showing at Barleycorn Broken Bridge We are actively seeking a chronicler for a monthly BrokenBridge e-newsletter. Anyone interested should email seneschal@brokenbridge.eastkingdom.org On Sunday, Oct 30th, we will be having a A&S potluck brunch in Park Slope, Brooklyn featuring a BLACKSMITHING class. For more details, see the event calendar at Brokenbridge.eastkingdom.org We will be voting on proposed policy letter changes at the Oct 28th commons We will be voting on ALL BrokenBridge officer positions at the Oct 28th commons. We have a new financial policy which can be found on the BrokenBridge.eastkingdom.org website under "Documents" Current Events Queens Farm All is going well The Chatelaine's Table has 20 people who left their contact information Upcoming Events Goat's Tavern: 22-23 October 2016 Musicians' Day: 11-13 November 2016 Old Business By-Law Committee Yet to meet Coronets Committee Has met and is in discussions. No report yet. New Business Officer Elections See BELOW: Østgarðr Officer Elections Officer Corps SITE & DATE: TBD Next THREE (3) Upcoming Commons Meetings October: Lady Sofya (Queens) November: Viceregents (Brooklyn) December: Cancelled for the Holidays January 2017: Piglet (Manhattan) End of Meeting End Time: 8:33p Proposed: Countess Brekke Seconded: EVERYBODY Accepted by acclamation Østgarðr Officer Elections ----- As of the beginning of the new year, 2017, we need to hold Elections for the following Offices. Knight Marshal: Minister of A&S: Captain of Archery: Chatelaine: Minister of Lists: Chamberlain: Historian: If anyone is interested in filling any of these Offices, please send me, Baroné Francesco Gaetano Gréco dEdessa, the Seneschal of the Crown Province of Østgarðr your Letter of Intent, to [seneschal@ostgardr.eastkingdom.org] Please have your Letter of Intent to me by the 31st of October 2016. ~ The publication of the Intended Officers will be sent-out within two (2) weeks. ~ The Election will occur at the January 2017 meeting of the Crown Provincial Officer Corps, Date TBD. ===== According to the East Kingdom and/or the Crown Provincial By-Laws: III.F.1. ~ To be an officer of Østgarðr or one of its Cantons, a person must meet all the requirements of the East Kingdom, including membership and rostering by the appropriate Kingdom Officer. III.F.2. ~ In addition a person must have been a resident of Østgarðr for six months to hold provincial office. ===== OFFICER RESPONSIBILITIES: 1. Knights Marshal A. The Knights Marshal is responsible for overseeing the conduct of all martial arts activities, including but not limited to tournament lists, wars, & combat archery, as well as such related activities as scouting. B. The Knights Marshal bears primary responsibility for promoting both the safety and the authenticity of the related martial arts. 2. Minister of Arts & Sciences The Minister of Arts and Sciences is responsible for supporting study into art forms, technologies, & those aspects of culture relating to their use, both in period and in Society activities. 3. Captain of Archery The Captain of Archery is responsible for overseeing the conduct, promoting both the safety and the authenticity of all Field Archery activities, including, but not limited to, tournament lists and wars. 4. Chatelaine A. Be the first point of contact for those new to the SCA, you are expected to read and uphold Corpora, the Society Media and Demo policies, Kingdom Law, and the policies of the office of Chatelaine. B. Assist and mentor both new and relocated members, with the customs of the SCA, the East Kingdom, and your local group. C. Be knowledgeable about resources useful to newcomers, such as local sources for fabric, or feast gear. D. Supervise and assist with demos E. You will endeavor to build and maintain a Gold Key collection of loaner garb and feast gear. (a) Ideally, your Gold Key should contain garb in a variety of sizes for both sexes. (b) It is also useful to have feast gear as part of the Gold Key. 5. Minister of the Lists (MOL) A. Be organized and able to deal efficiently with large amounts of paperwork. B. Be able to attend all locally sponsored events where a tournament or combat authorization bouts will be held. C. Be familiar with the basic procedures for East Kingdom Combat Authorizations. D. Have a basic familiarity with, or a willingness to learn about, standard tournament formats. E. Be able to form a firm working relationship with all warranted marshals in his/her local group. F. Be able to enforce Kingdom and Society Law and Policy relating to SCA combat authorization procedures with all persons, regardless of rank. 6. Chamberlain A. The Crown Province Chamberlain is responsible for the care and upkeep of all of the Crown Province regalia, both the regalia used by the Viceregents, the regalia used by the Viceregal Champions, Officers, & Populace. B. The Chamberlain tracks the location and status of each item of regalia, maintaining a list of who has each item signed out of storage. C. The Chamberlain also coordinates new regalia projects to ensure that needed items are created, that new items use the Crown Provincial heraldry correctly, and to minimize duplicate efforts around the Crown Province. 7. Historian A. Newsletters & Publications Complete the inventory; include listings for all newsletters (TI, CA, Crown Province, Cantons, Groups, Guilds, etc). For non-newsletter items create a listing and short description (Reign files, Histories, other publications). B. Book of Lists Possibly create a Crown Province of Østgarðr Book of Lists Wiki Page. C. Geographical History Build and/or maintain a Geographical Historical Map of the Crown Province of Østgarðr. D. Doomsday Book: (a) Build and/or maintain a listing for offices of the Crown Province of Østgarðr and her Cantons. (b) Build and/or maintain a listing for Groups, Guilds, etc, of the Crown Province of Østgarðr. (c) Maybe build a database for people of the East Kingdom (SCA Name only). (d) Build, maintain, & publish a yearly Crown Provincial history.ly [2017] Directions to October CommonsOstgardr October Commons will be Friday, October 21st at 7:30PM at the home of Maria Dedvukaj, 24-47 26th Street, Astoria, NY 11102 (between Hoyt Avenue and 24th Avenue), 917-501-9440. PLEASE use side entrance. Nearest
subway stop is the Astoria bound N or Q line
stopping at Astoria Blvd. Walk 4 blocks in
the direction of the Triboro Bridge.
Turn right onto
26th Street.
If
youre driving from Westchester/Bronx/NYC take
the first exit off the Triboro Bridge (31st Street/Astoria
Blvd Exit). Keep left at the fork and follow
signs for 31st Street and
merge onto Hoyt
Avenue.
Turn left onto 33rd Street.
Take the first left onto Hoyt
Avenue North.
Go straight (3 lights) and turn right onto 26th Street. Im
about the 5th house
on the right side of the street. Its a 2
family home and Im on the first floor.
If
youre coming from Long Island or Queens, take
I-278 East to exit 45 (31st Street Exit)
Its the last exit before the Triboro Bridge.
Merge onto Hoyt
Avenue North.
Go straight for three lights and turn right
turn onto 26th Street.
A
small, friendly, furry dog will be there to greet
you. Come prepared if you have allergies.
At
the end of the meeting Lady Sofya will have an
assortment of fabric for purchase. All
proceeds will go to the Coronet fund. (Whats a
coronet fund you ask? Find out at Commons!)
Østgarðr Events
Fun in Whyt Whey Our next Evening in the Solar will be Oct. 20th, 7-10 pm, in the usual place, 255 W. 105th St., #21. The subject of our A&S gathering will be a class on making penanular brooches, taught by Þórfinnr Hróðgeirsson. See our website for full details: http://whytwhey.eastkingdom.org/ /an-evening-in-the-solar- / -- Fun in BrokenbridgeBlacksmithing A&S Potluck BrunchSunday, Oct. 30, 2016 11:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. Brandr's place, 149 14th St. (betw. 3rd & 4th Aves.), Brooklyn, NY Accessible via public transportation on the R train to Prospect ave, F/G trains to 4th ave, or the B37, B61, B63, and B103 buses. There is a dog in residence. Bring your own A&S project to work on, or come to learn blacksmithing. If you want to participate in the Blacksmithing class, please bring a pair of work gloves, wear long sleeve shirt and long pants, and closed-toe shoes, and some kind of head covering such as a hat or bandana. East Kingdom Events
Museum Exhibits
ConcertsOur Webbed database of upcoming
early-music concerts in the Østgarðr area seems not to
have survived the transition to the East Kingdom server.
Until we get it working again, please see polyphony.com.
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