Barony of Stromgard
Baronial Council
Meeting Summary
June 11, 2008
Arnsbjorn Tiernanson CuRigh and Reginleif in hárfagra
Hail and well met!!
The Grand Thing was a most EPIC time. Sgt.
Ivon, Bjorgvin, all the volunteers, and The Barony of Stromgard have truly set
a great precedent with this event. We would like to thank everyone who
volunteered. Without everyone’s help, these types of events
would not be possible.
We heard many people say that it had been years
since they had so much fun at an event, and that this type of event is
what it is all about! Those are great words! We should all be proud
of the jobs we did, and thankful that Sgt. Ivon and the
Stormgods is just around the corner!! Let’s see if we can make it even
cooler than Grand Thing. (GASP is it possible??)
As some of you know Reginlief and I will be doing some traveling this summer.
We will be at Kjartan and Shaia's wedding, and will not be at the July business
meeting. We will also be going to
Achaxe Ek Auchatea
Looking into site contracts for Stormgods. Fine tuning online Siren. Alina Folkstone has agreed to become my deputy.
HL Sabina MacLlyr
Financials
available upon request to members of the Barony or SCA members.
Grand Thing III event.
We had 500 people attend the event, 96 day trippers at the reduced rate.
HL Jacques Avec de L'eauUpdates:
Pending permission on Siren and notes, they will be posted to the website.
HL Ælfwynn Fiske
At Grand Thing I did the Lists for the Multi Weapons Tourney
and the Foot Schlager races.
Sir Kjarten was the winner for the Multi Weapons Tourney and won a very nice
Damascus-style knife (I think from Master Grendal).
The Foot Schlager was won by the house Morgan Van Pater.
My thanks to the heralds who were great at getting me the wins accurately and
timely! Lady Gemma made sure I kept watered and pickled! The
courtesy shown me by the fighters was greatly appreciated.
This is my 3rd year as Lists Mistress, so next summer will be the last of my
terms. Please start thinking of someone to do this job when I retire.
HL Stanton MacLlyr, Red Trident
Grand Thing III
Here is the simple list of awards and recognition that took place at the Grand
Thing III. Please contact me if something is missing or incorrect.
At opening court, Aedan MacEarnan was entered into Ordo Musarum, for his
outstanding support of the Arts and Sciences.
Daphne Achaxe and Hanim Gulenay were called into court by her Excellency, and
given the Baroness’ Favor, the Seamair, for their amazing support during
the past year.
At
Sir Tiernan was awarded the Potisimus Hippocampus for his many years of service
to Stromgard. The
At prize court, many people were honored for the prowess at the various games
and contests, and instructors and organizers were thanked and praised.
Their Excellencies selected a new adult Archery Champion, as well. Cyriac
the Hunter, through his perseverance and skill with a bow, won the competition
and was named Champion.
In the Children’s Champion, the first of several contests were held, and
Corwin proved victorious, followed by Mara and Isolde. Among the older youths
who would be named champion, Giovanni scored the highest in archery, followed
by Anya.
These competitions, however, are only one step towards the
Youth Championship.
ban Jarla Miranda was the overall victor in the
Equestrian Games competition, and the Challenge course was won by Tassie.
HL Sabina MacLlyr was called into court, and entered into the Order of the Black
Swan of Stromgard, for her continued service above and beyond the call of duty.
Sir Kjartan won both the multi weapons tournament, and the memorial axe tournament. Duke Steingrim won the domination tournament.
In the caber toss, HL Sterling and HL GaeRa won in their divisions, and
Christopher won the youth category.
The family of Morgan von Prater proved victorious in the Footschlagger
competition.
Axache was entered into the Order of the
HL Sannan Cairngorne
won the Baronial Charter Design Competition (the first scroll competition she
has ever entered) with her entry for the Bell & Chain.
Grand Thing Equestrian Report, Contessa Illaria Veltri Degli Ansari
Thank you to all that came and watched us ride on Saturday and Sunday. WE LOVE SPECTATIORS!!!!
I'll work on arranging a herald for Stormgods to
announce the competitions and riders and to give a "blow by blow"
commentary of just what it is we are doing out there anyway. Also, a huge thank you to those that volunteered to help.
We can not put on an event without those who help set up, tear down and do
ground crewing. Not to mention all the kids who helped us out with
brushing the horses!
We had 7 riders compete in two different tourneys on Saturday and Sunday.
Saturdays Tourney was a traditional games tourney comprising Saracen Heads,
Rings, Birjas, Pig Sticking, Reeds and Spear Throw.
The line up was:
1 Miranda
2 Suzanne
3 Dryfa
4 Tassie
5 Allison
On Sunday we held a Challenge Course, testing
both martial arts and equitation.
The line up was:
1. Tassie
2. Suzanne
3. Zacharia
4. Dryfa
5. Miranda
6. Marilyn
Hurray to the competitors, it was a difficult weekend for the horses, one of
the first times out this year, changeable weather and all that lightning and
thunder!!
We authorized several new riders, acquired a number of wonderful new ground
crew and had a pretty good time generally.
We did have one incident to report. One lady came off her horse hard enough to
cause us to have her evaluated by the chirugeon. She was fine, just observation
was needed for a time.
All appropriate paperwork has been filed for the equestrian end of things
including the extra equestrian waivers mailed to the waiver secretary.
I will probably run similar tournaments with similar elements at Storm Gods
later this summer. Though I am going to work on the
points system. Any suggestions and input will be gratefully
accepted.
Contessa Illaria Veltri Degli Ansari
Well we made it through the grand thing, sun and rain oh my. Loaned out several outfits. A big
thank you to Dryfa for bringing me a load of hangers to put the clothing on.
It made it much easier to have everything hanging up for folks to choose from.
It worked well for me to have the gold key near the equestrian area. Any complaints about that?
Lord Cærdic Æthelwulf
Last week we had a large turnout we had a visit from Count Skegi and Duke John
of Sky from
I am in desperate need of an Archery Marshal, a Children's Boffer Marshal, a Children's Archery Marshal, and a Rapier Marshal.
I see no reason why we can not have Children's Boffer and Rapier practice at the same time/place as Heavy Practice.
Archery Practice can be at my place or
I am holding an armoring workshop (pickle barrel type and some Leather) at my house on June 22. I have 3 or 4 individuals that wish to start fighting and I intend on helping them all get into gear.
I had to do some repairs to the loaner armor, but it is all in good repair now and ready to again be loaned out. I will be making some pauldrons from pickle barrel, as well as some sort of upper arm protection for those that wish to use it.
Lady Gemma Northwood
Lady Gemma Northwood
I am working on the June issue of The Siren. At present, I have a few recipes from the cooking guild to add to it. Contributions of articles, book reviews, artwork, photos, ect. are always welcome.
I have reports for April and May from most of the officers. I am also working on the notes summary for posting.
Unfortunately I've been a bit delayed due to technical difficulties with my home computer and the IPOD failing to save the May meeting recording. I have notes, however, and I'll do my best to get it put together.
EarnanParthalan
This month of May I had one phone query and no emails or correspondences.
However, I had a least 2 extended conversations with newcomers and about 10 queries for Gold key at The Grand Thing.
I introduced about fifteen people to martial art of thrown weapons also at The Grand Thing, in which I helped the marshal.
We had a record number of newcomers at The Grand Thing.
I plan to attend as many demos and events as possible in June to further spread the word fame of Stromgard, and our fierce and noble peoples. All in all this has been a good month in Stromgard for introduction of newcomers to our fair game!
HL Helga in Loma
A&S: Building not available for June. Working on alternate site.
Grand Thing III had a wonderful assortment of classes offered: Norse Wire weaving, Covering Modern Books for the Medieval Look, Viking Age Glass Beads, Rectangular Construction for Viking Clothes, Viking Combs, Finger Loop Braiding, Recreating Viking Cooking, Icelandic Pile-Weaving, Finish Spiril Wire Embellishment and Basics of Viking Clothing.
A&S night May 28th 2008 7-9pm many people working on research and making garb.
Next A&S night June 25th 7-9pm. If the weather permits we will be outside working on fiber "burn" tests.
Baron Raul Ladvenue
Demo is set for June 21 at Ridgefield Library. Let’s all go for the fun, camaraderie, and they are going to pay us.
Demo pay for fairground rental at the
Demo for Dragon’s Mist Friday June 20th. 11:30 to 2 PM.
Demo request came from
HL Ivon Drengr
To the populace of Stromgard:
I am sorry that I cannot be here tonight, but I have been called away on business and I have asked Alina to present this to you all in my place.
The Grand Thing III was a success. The weather held and we
almost broke the 500 mark for people through the gate. Even with the change of
venue to
Stromgard’s word fame continues to grow with this
event. Most of the comments I received from people were positive. Some had
suggestions to make next year better, and should we do this again, I plan to
get portable biffs for the camping area. Everyone loved the site. It is not as
pretty as
The fighting was great. We had 32 combatants for the Multi-weapons tourney, and the fighters enjoyed playing with new styles of fighting. Sir Kjarten won the field. Sir Tiernan then ran a Domination Tournament (3 unanswered blows) that was won by sir Steingrim. The following day the Monastery Raid was run. Loot was collected by many raiders and Kjarten was once again a victor in the memorial axe tourney.
Many contests were held: axe, archery, equestrian, spear, caber, bow, kubb, cooking, and bardic to name some. Many prizes were given thanks mainly to Sir Dublin, the merchants, the Baron and Baroness of Stromgard.
The Grand Thing was held Saturday night after the feast,
lead by the Konungr of Bjorgvin Finnr Skeggason, the heads of the great houses
and
[Financial section
omitted-available upon request to barony members/SCA members]
I would like to have the barony send 10% of the profits to the Kingdom or Raven Travel Fund (whichever one needs it more). This will help Stromgard’s word fame and draw more people to next year’s event.
I would like to thank all those people who spent their time at the event helping to run it both from Stromgard and Bjorgvin. If we plan to do year four, I will be looking for you again to help me make this event successful.
I would now like to propose that we do it again next year,
and I volunteer to autocrat the event. The
Sgt. Ivon
(Big yeses and applause at meeting, submitted proposed budget for 2009, available upon request)
Suggestions for improvement for Grand Thing IV:
· Car passes
· Sign for Gate location
· Move people away from fence border due to harassment by passersby outside site
· Biffies
155 non-members came to Grand Thing III.
Herald: I have lost and found. I have a set of unclaimed Honda car keys.
Raul Ladvenue submitted a proposal for a budget for Stormgods at Baronial Council. He volunteered to act as autocrat. Approved by Council.
No water on site. Can get water buffalo or people can bring in their own water. -Raul
Water buffalo not available in this area. Renting tank in pickup truck would be expensive. Advertise as dry site. Has non-potable water for horses. –Illaria
Need direction on site fees. Discussion followed.-Raul, Baroness
NEW SITE. Autocrat last year was Tiernan. Event site is a hay field. Do not want damage to plants.
Biffies found and reserved. Should have at least 1 handicapped biffy. Delivery of 12 biffies. Shouldn’t need pumping.
Stormgods will have Heavy Champion decided, Youth Combat, Archery, Rapier, ect.
Fiona, our A&S Champion, will help with Stormgods.
Baroness Reginleif reminded Contessa Illaria that a decision is needed on whether she will take on the role of serving as liaison between Stromgard and the Autocrat of Autumn War. Contessa Illaria indicated she would talk to Ed about it.
Autocrat: Alina Folkstone
The event will be held at the hall at Columbia County Fairgrounds. The contract has been signed and 3M sent in for insurance. There are plans to arrange for live music and possibly bardic open mike time.
Alina asked for feedback from baronial council on activities that we would like to see at Yule Feast. The following ideas were generated:
· Ornament exchange
· Children’s Equestrian
· Too many cooks in the kitchen ladies boffer tournament
· A&S display
· Cooking Contest
· Game: Predator and prey??
· Ghost stories
It was noted that an autocrat is still needed and we need to find a new site as well. AElfwynn volunteered to serve as feastocrat.
NEW BUSINESS
Letter of intent for water bearing received from Eileen. Approved by Council. Will be trained to succeed Gemma as water bearer in charge for 2009 tourney season.
Letter from River’s
OTHER ANNOUNCEMENTS
Achaxe: I’m organizing costuming for Their Royal Highnesses and I’m looking for assistance with hand sewing. Contact Achaxe if interested.
OPEN OFFICES
· Dean of Pages
· Archery Marshall
· Water bearer
· Lists
· Boffer Marshall
· Archery Marshall
· Rapier Marshall