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Position Announcement: Society Exchequer

Submitted by Milica on Sat, 2005-11-19 15:04
The SCA is looking for candidates to fill the position of Society Exchequer. Applications are due by March 1, 2006.

Stefan's Florilegium Updates for November 2005

Submitted by Milica on Sat, 2005-11-12 13:28
THL Stefan li Rous has posted updates to Stefan's Florilegium for November 2005.

Society Seneschal releases new policy on hunting activities at SCA events

Submitted by Justin on Wed, 2005-11-09 22:10
George Reed, Society Seneschal, has released a new policy, and implementation guidelines, for hunting activities at SCA events.

President's Report of the Fourth Quarter 2005 SCA Board of Directors Meeting

Submitted by Justin on Mon, 2005-11-07 21:30
SCA Inc. President Linda Moore has released her report from the October 22 meeting of the Board of Directors.

Blackfox Award Winners for AS 39 announced

Submitted by nicolaa on Thu, 2005-10-20 10:21
The Blackfox Award Winners for AS 39 have been added to the Chronicler's web page on the SCA web site. The Blackfox Awards, given yearly, recognize excellence in newsletters at the principality, baronial, and local levels.

Fall 2005 SCA Board of Directors Meeting

Submitted by Milica on Mon, 2005-10-17 15:12
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The Barony of Delftwood is proud to host the Fall 2005 SCA Board of Directors Meeting on October 22, 2005. The meeting is scheduled to begin at 9:00 AM.

Why Do People Love the SCA So Much?

Submitted by Milica on Wed, 2005-09-28 11:52
In an article for the Renaissance Store (Chivalry Sports), Mistress Ælfled of Duckford (Sandra Dodd) discusses "What Makes Normally Sane Adults Love the SCA So Much?"

Persona Research Forum

Submitted by dpolensky on Thu, 2005-09-15 09:57
This forum is for persona reearch and a few other things.

SCA extends memberships for many Katrina-affected members

Submitted by Justin on Wed, 2005-09-14 14:19
For those in the areas where the U.S. Postal Service has suspended mail delivery, the SCA will place memberships temporarily into hiatus so that members are not paying for newsletters that are not able to be delivered.

SCA official Katrina disaster response page

Submitted by Justin on Wed, 2005-09-14 13:23
This page is on the official sca.org web site, and outlines the Society's official response to the disaster and policies for local groups and kingdoms to follow.

SCA-Elders: Discussion List for SCAdians Over 40

Submitted by Milica on Tue, 2005-09-13 14:40
A new discussion list has formed to help SCA members deal with issues facing those over the age of forty.

"SCA_Adopt" Created to Aid with Adoption Issues

Submitted by Milica on Sun, 2005-09-11 15:11
Sveva Lucciola reports that a new discussion group has been created to help SCA members deal with adoption issues.

Stefan's Florilegium Update for September 2005

Submitted by Milica on Sat, 2005-09-10 13:20
THLord Stefan li Rous has posted the latest additions to Stefan's Florilegium for September 2005. He also lists websites for Hurricane Katrina relief.

SCA and Fundraising for disasters

Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 2005-08-31 16:02
Susan Earley, the Society Exchequer, has posted reminders and clarifications regarding SCA policy on fundraisers for disaster relief.

Pronunciation of names bad enough in the real world -- let alone the SCA

Submitted by Justin on Sat, 2005-08-27 14:13
Dr. Mallory Wober, a linguist who studies how and why people mispronounce names, says that names like "Moog" (pronounced like "mohg") are mangled badly enough -- to say nothing of Middle English names like "AElflaed".

SCA_Aegis: Military Support Group

Submitted by Milica on Thu, 2005-08-25 07:57
An interest group has been formed in support of SCA members worldwide serving in the armed forces.

Ansteorra Forums

Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 2005-08-24 01:39
This is a message board for members of the SCA to discuss topics about the SCA. It's free for all to join.

An Inquisitive Monkey in West Kingdom Court

Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 2005-07-30 13:40
"An Inquisitive Monkey in West Kingdom Court: Things To Do At Your First Event" is an homage to the Curious George series of children's books, and a newcomers' guide to the SCA, all in one.

Eastern Rose Tournament Scheduled

Submitted by LiamStLiam on Sat, 2005-07-30 12:32
Countess Svava Thorgeirsdottir invites all Ladies of the Rose of the Known World to attend a Pennsic Rose Tourney to be held Monday August 15, 2005 at 4:00 p.m.

President's Report for July 16 meeting of SCA Board of Directors

Submitted by Justin on Tue, 2005-07-26 11:48
Viscountess Gwyneth Felton, mka Linda Moore, the new President of the SCA, has released her report from the Board of Directors meeting held July 16, 2005.

Proposal for the Study and Education of Historical Combat Techniques within the SCA

Submitted by Karen on Sun, 2005-07-24 16:39
From the Office of the Society Minister for Arts and Sciences comes a proposal to "to create a place in the SCA where the study, teaching, and (controlled) demonstration of historical combat techniques and practices have a home society-wide."

Chroniclers to Meet at Pennsic

Submitted by Milica on Sun, 2005-07-24 10:38
Magistra Nicolaa de Bracton, Society Chronicler, has announced that there will be a Known World Chroniclers' Meeting at this year's Pennsic War.

Why Exchequers are Cool

Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 2005-07-22 10:25
Maestra Margherita Alessia, known as Ghita (Susan Earley), the Society Exchequer explains how and why exchequers are cool.

Known World Rattan Symposium

Submitted by Milica on Wed, 2005-07-20 15:43
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The Known World Rattan Symposium will be held in the Shire of Dun Ard (Atchison Kansas), Kingdom of Calontir, on Columbus Day Weekend Oct 7, 8, 9, 10. We have classes, keynote speakers, and roundtable discussions lined up for Saturday and Sunday.....Monday is open for any personal training or other activities as you see fit.

Pennsic 34: Definitive Guide to the War

Submitted by Justin on Mon, 2005-07-18 11:40
Take a break from the Pre-Pennsic Project and Packing Pandemonium™ to visit a few of Aoife's links about — what else? — Pennsic War.

SCA Charitable Activity Database Created

Submitted by Milica on Sun, 2005-07-10 12:51
Master Adam Stedefast, Deputy Society Seneschal, has announced that he will be creating a database to track charitable activity within the SCA. The deadline to report is July 31, 2005.

Online SCA demo

Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 2005-06-24 01:04
Diomedes Sebastianus provides a clearing house for information about the SCA, especially newcomers and those interested in finding out what the Society has to offer.

Grand Council Seeks Applicants

Submitted by Milica on Sat, 2005-06-11 16:22
SCA President Meg Baron has announced that the SCA is seeking a few good gentles to serve on the SCA Grand Council.

Minstrel Takes Beating to Help Orphans

Submitted by freiman on Wed, 2005-06-08 16:10
An SCA member in Drachenwald (Europe) has announced his intention to fight one thousand fights at Pennsic War this year to help the Žirafka Orphanage in the Czech Republic. He has named this "The Fight for Kids Challenge".

SCA Armor: A How-To Manual

Submitted by Aoife on Mon, 2005-06-06 15:02
It has been said that a fighter's armor is a project that is never really done. Dame Aoife this week offers helpful links to make new armorers get started, and to help experienced warriors keep improving their armouring skill.