The E-Horse
The Crown Province of Ostgardr's Electronic News Source

November 2016 | AS LI | Volume 6 | Issue 2

Meetings and Business
October Østgarðr Commons
Directions to November Østgarðr Commons
From the Seneschal: Officer Elections

Upcoming Events
Local Activities
East Kingdom Events

Goings On About Town
Museum Exhibits
Concerts

Articles of Interest
Curtain Up!
Not Another Coffee-Table Book....
Musical Chess
"Not even Mick Jagger can have such versatile lips...."
Book Curses



Meetings

October Østgarðr Commons

October 21, 2016

In Attendance

  1. Barone Francesco Gaetano Greco d’Edessa, Seneschal

  2. TH Lady Lada Monguligan, Vicereine

  3. Lady Angelica di Nova Lipa, Exchequer

  4. Anneke Walmarsdottir, Deputy Deputy Seneschal, Recording Secretary

  5. Brandr Aronsson, Brokenbridge

  6. Countess Brekke Franksdottir, OP, OL; Lion’s End

  7. Arnora Kettilsdottir, Webminister

  8. Lady Alienor Salton, Whyt Whey

  9. TH Lady Marion of York, Fencing

  10. Master Richard the Poor, Historian

  11. Magistra Rufina Cambrensis, Chronicler

  12. Magister John Elys, Deputy Chronicler

  13. Lady Sofya Giannetta di Trieste, Chatelaine, A&S

  14. Robin

  15. Frederich Grimm

  16. TH Lord Mungo Chinua, Herald

  17. Alexie

Start Time: 8:08pm End Time: 9:25pm

  1. Reports
    1. Vicereine,THLady Lada Monguligin
      1. We would like to host an event for the upcoming East Kingdom 50 Year and Ostgardr 50 Year, which is coming up in 2018. Can we host 12th Night that year? Maybe in Staten Island where East Kingdom started?
      2. We need to do research on affordable sites. A discussion was held regarding approximate prices for different locations, and the group is reminded that there is a formula for considering how much your event will cost.
        1. Most places will charge by the hour, and so that needs to be taken into consideration. Some places, such as churches, will have additional costs per hour, for outside members and organizations<
        2. Those places without a liquor license will have to be dry sites.

    2. Arts and Sciences, THLady Lada, Lady Sofya

      1. Reports are filed, arts are happening, more will be discussed as part of Chatelaine report<

    3. Whyt Whey, Lady Alienor Salton.
      There is nothing to report.

    4. Seneschal, Barone Francesco

      1. We are holding a meeting this month, but are taking December off for the holidays.
      2. I have asked the Viceregals whether they would like to have their comments before or after the Officers' Reports during Commons Meetings. As the Viceregals prefer before, their comments will be made before the Officers' Reports at all Commons Meetings on and after this one.

    5. Chronicler, Magistra Rufina.

      1. Please remember to submit information to the Seahorse. The populace is reminded that it is the official form of communication and information dissemination of the Province.

    6. Webmaster, Arnora

      1. Out dated webpages, such as A&S will be updated, once the Officers in question get back to the webminister.

    7. Brokenbridge, Ragnar

      1. Passed a new financial policy. It's on the website.
      2. Will be opening a new account of our own soon, instead of using Ostgardr
      3. Voting on officers is next week (Friday 29) at Brokenbridge Commons
      4. After next month, Commons will be combined with an A&S

    8. Exchequer, Lady Angelica.

      1. Current balance: $12,937.29
        1. Ostgardr money that isn't already dedicated to something: $8600
        2. Brokenbridge: $2,868.69
      2. I have opened line items for the Coronets and the rapier loaner gear fund.
      3. All submitted reimbursement requests have been fulfilled.
        1. Please remember to send in reimbursement request for Musicians' Day after the event.

    9. Lion's End, Countess Brekke

      1. Quarterly report has gone in, although we had no meeting last month as we had no quorum.
      2. We are looking at having a 2­part Schola with An Dubh, tentatively scheduled for April 23rd of next year.

    10. Fencing, TH Lady Marian

      1. Occasional fencers show up at McCarren Park practice. Alec runs it when people show. It is usually just him and one other.
      2. Inwood practice should be starting shortly. It's officially not an SCA practice. It's a small school group focusing on historical fencing and not everyone involved will necessarily be SCA
        1. This means that people will not need to use the armor and weapons requirements of the SCA in order to fence at this practice.

    11. Chamberlain, Lady Katherine( report sent in)

      1. Green and White is in storage
      2. Pots are in Northpass

    12. Herald, TH Lord Mongo

      1. At Barleycorn, several of our populace were honored with Ostgardr awards.
        1.  Lady Angelica, and Zorikh were made members of the Order of the Sea Lantern.
        2.  Baroness Johanna and Sir Gui were made members of the Order of the Seahorse
        3.  Lady Lilly Redtowers and Barbara the Nearly­ Naked Fresian were made members of the Order of the Seadog.

    13. Chatelaine, Lady Sofya

      1. Queens Farm was a lovely event, good turn­out, got about 20 names/contacts
      2. New Ostgardr Newcomers Email List: To keep new people informed of goings on without being too spammy or too much
      3. Locations for meeting and events: We need a space(s) where new people can feel comfortable coming since it can be intimidating showing up at people’s homes. Asking for volunteers to help find locations for A&S activities and 12th Night
        1. By and large, the events have been taking place in Whyt Whey, but we need these events to be happening throughout the Province.

    14. Knight Marshall, Jarl Valgard (report sent in)

      1. Ervald has taken over the McCarren Park heavy fighter’s practice. This continues to be a good location, and we have been getting more fighters.
      2. Stepping down in January to return to being the Brokenbridge Marshal. As of yet, no one has volunteered to take the position.
      3. The Earl ­Marshal has told us that there will be new guidelines for helmet inspections being issued next year.
      4. Several fighters took to the field at Barleycorn, Lord Ervald was victorious.
      5. Thanks to Gunvor, Marshal of Northpass for being Marshal in Charge, and Sir Balin and Sir Edward for running the tournaments.
  2. Recently Past Events
    1. Goat's Tavern
  3. Upcoming Demos
    There are none.
  4. Upcoming Events
    1. Musicians' Day is a music-focused event on Nov. 11th­-13th at the Blue Mountain Trail Lodge.  Speak to Magistra Rufina, the event steward, if interested.
      1. Friedrich has given the menu, and it is posted on the event description. He also requests help in the kitchen.
      2. Many teacher volunteers. Currently bugging them for class title and description to post
      3. New to the event: Track of classes aimed at "new-to-you" or beginner skills
      4. We're taking pre-registrations now. Pre-registering helps to preserve the sanity of the chef and event stewards.

    2. "Deck the Halls of Valhalla" is a Viking-focused event.

      1. Jan 7 in Brokenbridge (Park Slope) at the Old Stone House
      2. It's on the EK calendar, it has a website, and a Facebook page
  5. Old Business
    1. Bylaw Committee has not met nor discussed meeting.
    2. Coronet Committee has met.
      1. There is a plan in place that covers all possible points, which will be submitted later.
    3. Trying to start new club at City College.
      1. Student Life gave only one week to start new club that needed to have 4 student executives, so couldn't get it done in time for this semester
      2. By next semester we should have enough, so the new club will start in January
      3. Jarl Valgard has offered to be a faculty advisor
  6. New Business
    1. Buying Chef Knives: Ostgardr is in need of dedicated chef knives for dayboard and feast events, as our current knives are provided by volunteers, and of assorted and random type. Having dedicated knives would allow for better and easier food preparation for those in the kitchens.
      1. Friedrich has done research and found best brand, NSF. The knives will have yellow handles.
      2. A motion is made by Angelica and the Financial committee to approve $182 for the required knives.
      3. Passed unanimously
    2. Ostgardr Populace Badge
      1. Ostgardr has many heraldry variations on Seahorses which are registered but not appointed to anything specific
      2. What is the populace badge? Fieldless blue seahorse is general used, but it isn’t registered as such, and is also used for Seahorse Award. A discussion is had about whether to register the badge, but nothing is decided.
    3. Officer Elections
      1. Nominations are open til Halloween. There are still some positions with no nominees.
      2. Current Candidates
        1. Chatelaine: None
        2. Minister of A&S: Lady Sofya Dianetta di Trieste
          3. Knight Marshall: None
        3. Captain of Archery: THLady Arnbjorg Helga Nilsdottir
        4. Minister of Lists: None
        5. Chamberlain: Baron Ian of Clan Mitchell, OP
        6. Historian: Baron Richard the Poor of Ely, OP
    4. New Dorp High School Comicon
      1. We have been contacted by the School as they have set a date for next year, and would like to have us. The date is May 20th, 2017
  7. Next THREE Upcoming Commons
    1. November at the Viceregents' in Brooklyn
    2. December is cancelled for the holidays
    3. January is at Lady Alienor's in Manhattan
  8. January Officer Corps Meeting
    1. Jan 8th at Francesco's from 3pm­-6pm
    2. If no one is running contested, then we will do it via email as a polling

Directions to November Commons

November Ostgardr Commons will be Friday, November 18th at 7:30PM at the home of Yevgeniya Pechenaya and Brad Richey, 138 67th street, 1st floor, between Ridge Blvd and Colonial Rd. (right by Owls Head Park), Brooklyn  NY.

Doors open at 7pm; meeting starts at 7:30pm. It's up the stairs. The doorbell doesn't work, so call Lada or Suuder to be let in. (If you need the phone number, please email viceroy@ostgardr.org or vicereine@ostgardr.org in advance.)

Train: Bay Ridge Ave train stop on the R, or a 15 minute walk from the 59th Street R/N stop.

Snacks and refreshments will be served.
Look forward to seeing everyone.

From the Seneschal

Crown Provincial Officer Election Candidates

Minister of A&S:
THLady Sofya Gianetta di Trieste [DD Deputy and SELF-NOMINATED]

Captain of Archery:
THLady Arnbjorg Helga Nilsdottir [DD Deputy and SELF-NOMINATED]
Chamberlain
Baron Ian of Clan Mitchell, OP [DD Deputy and SELF-NOMINATED]

Historian
Baron Richard the Poor of Ely, OP [Current Officer and SELF-NOMINATED]
Knight Marshall
THLord Ervald the Optimistic [NOMINATED and SELF-NOMINATED]
Chatelaine
Lady Beatrice della Rocca [SELF-NOMINATED]
Minister of the Lists
Erich Gutermuth [SELF-NOMINATED]

Youth Combat News

This autumn has seen the return of local martial activities for our younger members of Østgarðr. We had respectable turnouts for Barleycorn in September, and at Goat’s Tavern in October. We were also able to include youth combat in the demonstrations at the Cloisters and Queens Farm, which were well received by the public.

The pace will slow as we move into the colder months, but we’re hoping to hold some more local practices if we can find space out of the weather. And of course we're looking forward to events further afield over the winter, including 100 Minutes War in Rusted Woodlands, Birka in Stonemarche, and Mudthaw in Settmour.

If you’re organizing an event in Østgarðr and have space to include youth combat, contact youthmarshal@whytwhey.eastkingdom.org to see if we can arrange it. And if you’re between the ages of six and sixteen, we hope to see you on the field soon!

— Mathghamhain Ua Ruadháin, Whyt Whey Youth Marshal
mka Matthew Simon Ryan Cavalletto

Provincial Heraldic History

While at  the Queens Farm demo, I asked Baron Yehuda whether there was a populace badge registered for Østgar∂r, as I hadn't found one in the armory, and in the subsequent discussion, Baron Ian reported that there had been a badge registered for the populace in the past, although perhaps it wasn't labeled as such.

I recently wrote a few pages about Østgarðr’s provincial heraldry that might be of interest to E-horse readers.

I’m hoping to find images of these designs in actual use in previous decades, to put together a provincial armorial history in time for the 50th anniversary, so if anyone has old photographs of banners or copies of the newsletters from the ‘70s, ‘80s, or ‘90s, I’d love to see and share them!

— Mathghamhain Ua Ruadháin, Whyt Whey Herald
mka Matthew Simon Ryan Cavalletto

Upcoming events

Østgarðr Events

Fun in Whyt Whey

Reminder: This THURSDAY Nov.17th at 7pm

*** Evening in the Solar ***

Please join us for another night of A&S in the City with the Canton of Whyt Whey

HEMSTITCHING CLASS

taught by our Lady Alienor Salton.
RVSP is appreciated. Please join us smiley

-- Yis,
Lady Godiva MoAs of Whyt Whey

For details: http://whytwhey.eastkingdom.org/2016/10/22/an-evening-in-the-solar-nov-2016/

East Kingdom Events

 Woodcut of frolicking peasants
Goings On About Town

Museum Exhibits

Concerts

Our 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.


Articles of Interest

Secret Passage Discovered under Stage at Shakespeare's Theatre

According to archaeologists, the Shakespearean Curtain Theatre in East London had a special passage under the stage to allow the actors to move about undetected by the audience.

Hi-Res Photography Reveals New Details of the Centuries-Old Aberdeen Bestiary

Fingerprints and other signs of wear indicate that this thirteenth-century manuscript was actually used as a teaching tool by generations of monks and their pupils.

Musical Chess

A look at an "ingeniously crafted" sixteenth-century round laid out in the form of a chessboard.

From the Archive:  David Munrow Profile

Vintage [UK] Guardian article about pioneering early music performer, scholar, and "crumhorn whizzkid."

Protect Your Library the Medieval Way, with Horrifying Book Curses

Medieval scribes threatened would-be book thieves with death, excommunication, and more.

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