Notes submitted by Lady Raven Helmsplitter, South Downs Chronicler.
Herald (THL Lucien d’Artois) called the meeting to order. Master Wistric sez “Welcome! If you did not sign in, please sign in!”
Red Tower
Lord Mark de Wytteney reporting
Visited the site last weekend, took lots of pictures
Site opens at 5:00pm, but we can get there to set up at 12:00 Noon
Cabins
Not all cabins have fans
Don’t plug in anything more than box fans or heated blankets, or they’ll blow the power to the entire site (example – space heaters, etc). CPAPs are fine
Lots of spiders – be careful
Bloody Ridge is doing fundraiser lunch for TRHs
Fighting scenarios for both heavy and rapier look great
There aren’t any classes planned for the event (as of now), other than a scriptorium
Lady Justina mentioned that she does have a class planned, and has posted it on event page
HRH always welcomes local youth to serve as retainers to TRH
What is the Gold Key situation for Red Tower? Will it be available?
The Red Tower tournament will be a standard tournament structure
Do we have a merchantcrat? It looks like we’ll have at least one merchant
Will merchants be able to camp at the site?
There is supposed to be no camping allowed – cabins only – but it was pointed out that Crossroads had tent camping available as well – how did this work?
Everyone (including merchants) would have to registers for a cabin/bed, but merchants could camp with their booths if they need to
The adults-only revel will be hosted by House Broken Heart and the Knowne Worlde Courtesan Guild down at the amphitheater, away from the cabins; the path to the amphitheater will be clearly marked with glow sticks etc
There may be a second, family-friendly revel
Feast sounds fantastic!
By tomorrow night, Mark will have a map with cabins, etc up
Other than HRH cabin, all cabins are first come first serve
121 beds on site (4 beds per cabin)
Concerns about people unloading their stuff in cabins *then* trolling in (which leaves people with cabin conflicts)
How will baronial supplies get from storage to site? Mark replied he has a trailer and a truck available
Expected baronial supplies:
Kitchen stuff
Lyst field stuff
Tables, popups, etc
Baronial supplies for the event need to get that parsed out ASAP so things can get organized and packed
Lucien will have storage inventory done this weekend
Ximon will head out to site on Friday, has car space for one person (but he’ll have to come back Friday night, so that person will need to arrange their own travel back)
Other SCA Business
New meeting site
We need to find a new meeting site by 1 October – three potential meeting sites have been lined up. Each site is approximately the same price ($50/week)
Doraville Civic Center: across from the Doraville MARTA station. Convenient, good space, lots of parking. However, it has already been reserved by another group on 17 October, so if we went with this site, we’d need to find an alternate space for that one evening
St. Philip’s Cathedral: Buckhead, right on Peachtree St. Beautiful site, lots of parking. Contact there is a former/occasional SCAdian. We should keep this site in mind for future RUM or MWA+S events. Location is deep in Buckhead, not near highways or public transportation (other than buses)
Masons Lodge: Sandy Springs. On Roswell Rd. near 285, so easily accessed (by car). Traffic through Sandy Springs during the evenings can be brutal, and once a quarter, we won’t have access to the site due to a regularly-scheduled event conflict.
The floor was opened to the populace for questions and comments.
There were concerns about traffic and having our meetings in religious sites.
Could we try out each location (for a week? month?)?
Concerns were raised about the possibility of losing a site if we waited too long.
Wistric presented a map of the Atlanta metro area to give a better idea of where each location is, and then we voted.
Final votes: Doraville (13), St. Philips (11), Mason’s Lodge (8). Motion to move to the Doraville Civic Center and hold our 17 October meeting at St. Philips.
THL Andreva wrote out a deposit check for $350 for the Doraville Civic Center ($150 deposit, $200 for the first month’s site fees).
With no other business, Lucien closed the meeting and Lady Alisandre taught her class on Research Methods.
PLEASE NOTE: Next South Downs business meeting will be held Wednesday, 3 October 2018, at the Doraville Civic Center, 3770 Central Avenue, Doraville, GA. We will meet at the usual time, Wednesday 7-9pm.
Practices. We are still having them (even without Brendan) Sunday afternoons at Brook Run Park, concurrent with armored. Tuesday evening practices at 7pm have gone back to Blackburn Park in Brookhaven. We’re averaging 2-12 people. For updates regarding rapier practices, go to the Atlanta SCA Fighting Facebook group.
Brendan thanked all those who stepped up to run practices when he (Brendan) had work conflicts.
His Excellency and Lady Zhelana authorized in rapier recently (yay!).
Her Excellency is looking for stalwart fencers to fight on her behalf in the 5-person melee tournament at Foxes. If interested, please contact her as soon as possible.
Chatelaine (Lady Justina di Silvestri)
We have had three newcomers and 1 transfer join us at recent meetings or events
Dragon Con 2019:
Justina volunteered at the alternate history track
She also spoke with the person in charge of the track about volunteering again next year and brought up that she was with SCA, and he commented that the SCA was not (yet) represented! She will keep in touch with them and when they wrap up 2018 they will put us on the list for 2019 panels.
This is a good opportunity for a demo where anyone working the panel wouldn’t have to sit at a booth in a corner to interact with Con attendees, but can present our information in the context of a class/panel (1 hour)
If you have borrowed any Gold Key, please return to Justina as soon as possible. Thanks!
Mistress Sunneva was out sick, Master Wistric reporting
We have arts *and* sciences, and that is good
Lady Zhelana taught last month’s class on celtic knotwork
This month’s class, Research Tools and Methods, will be taught by Lady Alisandre
Reminder: Sunneva has made a schedule for all of 2018 as a Google Docs spreadsheet so you (yes, you!) can sign up to teach a class at one of our monthly A&S nights. She is pleased to report we have classes scheduled through most of the rest of the year; there is also a list in development for alternate/back up classes, so even if there are no specific dates available, please sign up!
Reeve (THL Andreva Rigaldi)
We have money! Yay!
$7,635.52 in the bank, $5,161.01 including outstanding checks.
We did receive a check from Kingdom for $21.82 for Gulf Wars volunteer hours, that Andreva will deposit soon.
She announced that she had the checkbook with her in case anyone needed reimbursement for event expenses.
Quartermaster (THL Lucien d’Artois)
We have stuff! Yay!
Next Saturday (15 September) we’ll begin to re-inventory the storage shed in anticipation of the fall event season
Webminister (Lord Pietro di Conti)
We have a website!
Updates to profile pages
Aidan Mackay: added photo from George Hunter
Brendan de Hay: added photo from George Hunter
Charlie MacNeill: added photo from George Hunter
David Twynham: added links to his YouTube channel and his new book
Eyba Larsdottir: added link to her new book
Jarec Markov: created new profile page
John of Ean Airgead: added photo from George Hunter
Mark de Wytteney: added photo from George Hunter, added device
Mathias: added registered badges
Morgan Ironheart: added photo from George Hunter
Morgana Bellachose: created new profile page
Myndee of South Downs: updated her name
Nikon Davidowicz: created new profile page
Piers Simmons: added photo from George Hunter
Pietro di Conti: added photo from George Hunter
Quintus Valerius Gracchus: created new profile page
Ruqayah: updated device
Stella di Silvestri: added her alternate name (Seong Myeong-su) and badge
Svala Thorfinnsdottir: created new profile page
Ximon Martillo de Cordoba: added photo from George Hunter, “How to watch a Rapier Fight” to class list
If you don’t want your photo on your profile page, or if you have a different picture for you or your device that you’d prefer, let me know!
Added 2 group photos from Dragoncon – feel free to send more
Chronicler (Lady Raven Helmsplitter)
Nothing to report
Seneschal (Master Wistric Oftun)
We have a barony! Yay!
Talked to StreetsAlive – the next one will be held the weekend of 30 September, which conflicts with MGT (Meridian Grand Tournament), so it is unlikely we will be able to take part. This is the last StreetsAlive for 2018 – maybe we can take part next year?
Their Excellencies
It was great seeing everyone at DragonCon, although they were sad because Sebastiannos didn’t have anyone to play with during the parade (lol)
Red Tower is coming soon! Will discuss further later in the meeting
Upcoming Events
Red Tower (5-7 October 2018), Lady Veronica reporting
Everything is moving along well, all volunteer positions seem to be filled
We don’t yet have anyone to do a fundraiser lunch – this isn’t necessary, so we’re not worried. Lucien mentioned that some of the local groups have expressed interest in hosting a fundraiser lunch
There will be a sponsored revel which is being planned – ideas, volunteers, performers, etc are welcome. Talk to Veronica, Zoe, or Lyman (?) if interested
Maybe fundraiser lunch for revel funds? Donations also helpful
Reservations are trickling in
The Courtesans of Meridies are teaming up with House Broken Heart and the Salty Alliance at the 21+ only revel
Castle Wars (15-18 November 2018), Lady Juliane reporting
Site has been paid – yay!
Insurance certificate should be received in the next day or two
Duchess Ysmay mentioned that HRH wants to do her Rose Ball at Castle Wars on Saturday
Can we do the disco party after the ball? Friday night? Funds have already been raised for the disco party, so we want to use it at Castle Wars
Be on the lookout for memes to start up again
Stella mentioned that if you are planning to camp with South Downs, make sure you specify that when you register
Knowne Worlde Courtesans will be hosting their first salon during Castle Wars, at the edge of the South Downs camp. If anyone has a courtesan-theme class – does not have to be adult-themed (although it *can* be), it can be something like a class on etiquette or fashion for example, we have space for you at the Salon. Contact Justina if you are interested in being a part of the Salon
Wistric mentioned that we have been discussing upping the bling for our campsite, starting with Castle Wars – we’re looking for ideas
Stella suggested ropes and stakes for camp perimeter
Midwinter A+S (9 February 2019), Lady Alisandre reporting
Still waiting to hear from University of West Georgia to schedule their spring classes so our site can be finalized. We are confident that the reservation will go through without problems
Other SCA Business
We will be taking part at next year’s Anachrocon (16 February 2019). This year’s theme is “The Time Travelers’ Ball,” so we have pretty free rein with garb, demos, etc.
Stella is looking to find someone to take over as DragonCon contact for the parade and the fan table
Justina reminded everyone that the Knowne Worlde Courtesans Guild is sponsoring a “naughty scribal challenge” at Coronation. In addition, Justina is sponsoring a prize for the Best Use of A Poisonous Pigment, so get your projects going!
The Knowne Worlde Courtesans Guild podcast is live, baby! Justina is one of the podcast’s field reporters. She said they are looking for interviews, stories, poetry and other cultural aspects of SCA life. The podcast will be a digital salon hosted by the courtesans of the Knowne World Courtesans Guild and featuring artisans of historical arts from across the world. Tune in for intelligent discussion of history, re-enacting the pre-1600s world, and news of the Society. If you are interested in talking about your art, please contact Justina and she will be happy to chat with you!
Non-SCA Business
None
After the meeting was closed, the populace went to vote for the upcoming Baronial awards: the men voted for the Heart of South Downs, the ladies for the Chivalry award.
PLEASE NOTE: Next South Downs business meeting will be held Wednesday, 3 October 2018, at the Doraville Civic Center, 3770 Central Avenue, Doraville, GA. We will meet at the usual time, Wednesday 7-9pm.
Notes submitted by Lady Raven Helmsplitter, South Downs Chronicler.
Herald (THL Lucien d’Artois) called the meeting to order. Master Wistric sez “Welcome! If you did not sign in, please sign in!”
Officer Reports
Herald (THL Lucien d’Artois)
Events – RUM
Lady Justina di Silvestri – Guiding Hand
Submissions registered at LOAR
Lady Juliane de Vivonne – badge
Master Mathias Blackett and Mistress Mara Palmer – joint badge; household name was returned
Ruqayah al-Zarqa – device change
Submissions at Society (for August decision meeting)
Jurgen der Vielfrass – name and device
Quintus Valerius Gracchus – name and device
Submissions at Society (for September decision meeting)
Lady Alisandre de la Chapelle – device
Lady Myndee of of South Downs – name and device
Nikon Dawidowicz – name and device
Lord Mark de Wyttenye – alternate name and device
Lady Stella di Silvestri – alternate name and badge
Advanced to Society (for October decision meeting)
THL Andreva Rigaldi – name
Margot de Saint Denis – device
Submitted to Kingdom (for August Kingdom decision meeting)
Tryggvi Tryggsson – name
Frigyth of South Downs – name and device
Armored and Youth Marshal (Lady Mairghread)
Armored
This month’s melee practice will coincide with Lord Konrad’s regional practice
Youth
Got the background check cleared, so she can start authorizing youth fighters
Will step up as kingdom youth rapier marshal soon, probably at Foxes
Rapier Marshal (Lord Brendan de Hay)
Practices. We are still having them (even without Brendan) Sunday afternoons, concurrent with armored. Tuesday evening practices at 7pm, at Liane Levetan / Brook Run Park in Dunwoody. We’re averaging 2-12 people. For updates regarding rapier practices, go to the Atlanta SCA Fighting Facebook group.
Brendan thanked all those who stepped up to run practices when he (Brendan) had work conflicts.
Reminder: Lord Konrad will be hosting a regional rapier practice at his home in Jasper. Facebook link to the event is here.
Live Weapons Marshal (Mistress Mara Palmer)
The July practice went well – practices continue to average about 10 people per practice, with 5-8 people on a line at a time
This Sunday (5 August) will be the August live weapons practice
Mistress Mara is the new South Downs Live Weapons Champion
Katerina taught last month’s class on the new PayPal system for reservations.
Lady Zhelana will teach this month’s class on celtic knotwork
Reminder: Sunneva has made a schedule for all of 2018 as a Google Docs spreadsheet so you (yes, you!) can sign up to teach a class at one of our monthly A&S nights. She is pleased to report we have classes scheduled through most of the rest of the year; there is also a list in development for alternate/back up classes, so even if there are no specific dates available, please sign up!
Reeve (THL Andreva Rigaldi)
We have money! Yay!
Nothing new to report
Quartermaster (THL Lucien d’Artois)
We have stuff! Yay!
Webminister (Lord Pietro di Conti)
We have a website!
Updates
Updated Red Tower event page with official graphics and staff list
Added Gold Key database to Chatelaine page
Added Known World Courtesans podcast to Justina’s profile
Added “Refund Policy” to events, as requested by Reeve
Added profile page for Wenyeva atte Grene
Updated awards fro Justina, Mark, and Melusine
Added Wine Brawl and Fall Coronation to Events list
Chronicler (Lady Raven Helmsplitter)
Nothing to report
Seneschal (Master Wistric Oftun)
The men and women of the Barony will meet separately after the business meeting to discuss nominations for the Heart of South Downs and the Chivalry award (respectively)
Their Excellencies
We have a barony! Yay!
We (and several other members of the Barony) are getting ready to head to Pennsic, so we have nothing much else to report
Upcoming Events
Red Tower (5-7 October 2018), Master Wistric reporting
PayPal is now up and running
Mara thanked everyone who donated cardboard sheets for archery targets
Andreva is taking checks for registration, and pointed out that attendees will need to pay the $5 site/park fee, and it will need to be paid at the door since PayPal is (not yet) set up to process the park fee
DragonCon (30 August – 3 September 2018)
People are needed to pull the chariot – Ximon’s offer/bribe still stands (a six-pack of frosted adult (or all-ages) beverage of one’s choice)
Duke John described the setup for pulling the chariot, will ideally need 4 people (is set up to do so)
Took count of who is planning to take part in the parade and doing what
Lady Stella is the point person to get parade passes (passes will be handed out on Friday of DragonCon)
Castle Wars (15-18 November 2018), Lady Juliane reporting
Mistress Sibella is creating the site tokens, will probably schedule a project night to sew them together
Paypal will be up once the event flyer is approved and paperwork is done – likely within a week or two
Site deposit is already in for Castle Wars 2019
Midwinter A+S (9 February 2019), Lady Alisandre reporting
Alisandre talked with Sibella about securing the University of West Georgia site – their class scheduling system has apparently gone south, but this shouldn’t interfere with finalizing the site reservation by 1 October
Other SCA Business
The Knowne Worlde Courtesans Guild podcast is live, baby! Justina is one of the podcast’s field reporters. She said they are looking for interviews, stories, poetry and other cultural aspects of SCA life. The podcast will be a digital salon hosted by the courtesans of the Knowne World Courtesans Guild and featuring artisans of historical arts from across the world. Tune in for intelligent discussion of history, re-enacting the pre-1600s world, and news of the Society. If you are interested in talking about your art, please contact Justina and she will be happy to chat with you!
Ideas for next year’s baronial bid for a kingdom-level event – perhaps RUM/Fighters’ Collegium at University of West Georgia? Coronation (although this would depend on who wins Crown)?
Mara expressed interest in autocratting RUM/Fighters’ Collegium
Sir Iazzie is planning to sponsor a Rose-themed armored tournament at Crossroads – perhaps a similar tournament could be done for the rapier lyst as well?
Non-SCA Business
None
Next South Downs business meeting will be held Wednesday, 6 September 2018, at Little Tree Art Studios.
Notes submitted by Lady Raven Helmsplitter, South Downs Chronicler.
Herald (THL Lucien d’Artois) called the meeting to order. Master Wistric sez “Welcome! If you did not sign in, please sign in!”
Officer Reports
Herald (THL Lucien d’Artois)
Events – Legends
Lord Lucien D’Artois – Grant of Arms
Lady Mairghread Wilson – Argent Shield
Sable of South Downs – Award of Arms
Submissions registered at LOAR
Lady Juliane de Vivonne – badge
Master Mathias Blackett and Mistress Mara Palmer – joint badge; household name was returned
Ruqayah al-Zarqa – device change
Submissions in Society Commentary
Jurgen der Vielfrass – new name and device
Quintus Valerius Gracchus – new name and device
Lady Alisandre de la Chapelle – new device
Lady Myndee of of South Downs – new name and device
Nikon Davidowicz – new name and device
Lord Mark de Wyttenye – new alternate name and device
Lady Stella di Silvestri – new alternate name; badge was returned at Kingdom
Submissions in Kingdom Commentary
THL Andreva Rigaldi – new name
Margot de Saint Denis – device resubmission
Submitted to Kingdom
Tryggvi Tryggsson – new name
Armored and Youth Marshal (Lady Mairghread)
Armored
Sir Gelleys has offered up an armored practice for unit/melee training, to be held the second Sunday of the month, in order to make ready for fall events (including Foxes and Castle Wars)
Project night, focusing on armor workshops and repairing loaner gear, will take place next week at Baronial Project Night.
The Kingdom Marshallate will count the Tuesday evening armored practice held at Swift Cantrell as an Owl’s Nest practice, since the location is within the shire and many of the participants are members of the shire
Jaden Baron has agreed to be the new deputy armored marshal (yay!)
Owl’s Nest (Lady Mairghread is serving as their knight marshal until they have one established)
Received the rest of the loaner gear from Crispin
Owl’s Nest has finally got their own knight marshal again (yay!), so Mairghread no longer has to be responsible for that anymore. The joint Owl’s Nest/South Downs’ Tuesday evening armored practice at Swift Cantrell will continue as before.
Youth
Nothing to report
Live Weapons Marshal (Mistress Mara Palmer)
Our practices are averaging about 10 people per practice, with 5-8 people on a line at a time
We’ve also been getting a lot of kids attending practice (or wanting to), so we will be looking at acquiring more youth loaner gear; we still have funds available from our initial budget request, so we will just move forward with the purchases
This Sunday (15 July), their Excellencies will host the Live Weapons Baronial Championship, so come on out! We will have a celebrity guest marshal to marshal the event
Mara is looking for volunteers to become live weapons marshals-in-training; if interested, please contact her directly
Practices. We are still having them (even without Brendan) Sunday afternoons, concurrent with armored. Tuesday evening practices at 7pm, at Liane Levetan / Brook Run Park in Dunwoody. We’re averaging 2-12 people. For updates regarding rapier practices, go to the Atlanta SCA Fighting Facebook group.
Brendan thanked Master Ximon for his help in getting loaner gear to practices when he (Brendan) had work conflicts with practices.
We have plenty of rapier marshals-at-large, so even when Brendan can’t attend practice, there has been no problem with having marshal coverage at practices
Reminder: Lord Konrad will be hosting a regional rapier practice at his home in Jasper. Facebook link to the event is here.
Chatelaine (Lady Justina di Silvestri)
Justina has a carful of gold key that was donated by a former SCAdian that she will need help processing/repairing.
Justina would like to hold another Baronial swap meet before? after? DragonCon, since she may not have use for all the donated items.
If you have borrowed any Gold Key, please return to Justina as soon as possible. Thanks!
Lady Justina taught last month’s class on poisons and the macabre and was well received
Katerina will teach this month’s class, on the new PayPal system for reservations. If you are interested in volunteering with troll at an SCA event, please come out for this class. She will teach both parts, covering reservations, troll, etc. THL Andreva encouraged everyone to consider taking the class, because the more people who are approved to handle the new Paypal registration/payment system, the easier it will be for those running troll at events.
Reminder: Sunneva has made a schedule for all of 2018 as a Google Docs spreadsheet so you (yes, you!) can sign up to teach a class at one of our monthly A&S nights. She is pleased to report we have classes scheduled through most of the rest of the year; there is also a list in development for alternate/back up classes, so even if there are no specific dates available, please sign up!
Reeve (THL Andreva Rigaldi)
Quarterly report was due yesterday (10 July), and was submitted on time
Our current accounts show that we had $10,621 in the bank at the beginning of the quarter, and we are now at approximately $8,000. This is due to having just made payments such as the storage unit rental, site fees, etc., and is rather average for us at this time of the year. Our two big events in the fall will take care of our finances.
Mistress Allesandra will be the new deputy (yay!)
Quartermaster (THL Lucien d’Artois)
We have stuff! Yay!
Lucien planning to have another storage unit inventory update after Pennsic; he had planned to do this before Pennsic, but he has been asked by Sol Haven’s quartermaster to help them get set up.
Webminister (Lord Pietro di Conti)
We have a website!
Updates
Disk cleanup to get under the web site’s disk quota
Added Castle Wars 2018 banners and “Your Fate in the War of Roses” random image generator game – sharable to Facebook. Several members of the populace commented on how much fun the game is!
Updated Red Tower 2018 site with initial blurb, event site, link to Facebook page, link from toolbar
Updated website to WordPress 4.9.6
Added ability to share to social media from AtlantaSCA and tinkered with which images are used as thumbnails on facebook
Swapped Lucien and Ximon as Quartermaster and Deputy Quartermaster
Updated Alisandre to be Deputy A&S Minister
Updated honors and titles for Lucien, Sable, and Mairghread from Legends event
Chronicler (Lady Raven Helmsplitter)
Raven mentioned that recently, a couple of people had shown interest in becoming the deputy Chronicler, and asked if anyone is interested, please contact her directly.
Justina mentioned she is interested in serving as deputy, and has ideas about expanding social media opportunities, perhaps in conjunction with the Chatelaine?
Seneschal (Master Wistric Oftun)
After the recent “Find All The Sites” session, approximately 80 potential sites have been identified for further research. Anyone interested in helping research these potential sites, please contact Wistric.
A Future Farmers of America (FFA) site in Conyers was suggested by a member of the populace who had attended an event there recently. This has been added to the list.
It’s great that so many officers have gotten deputies lined up. All officers should consider finding a deputy for their position
September brings DragonCon!
Lady Stella is coordinating our presence at the parade. For those planning to attend, please check out the SCA at DragonCon page.
Owl’s Nest will be managing the table this year.
Ximon commented that he will again offer a six-pack (or equivalent) adult beverage of their choice to anyone who helps pull the chariot in the parade this year
Castle Wars!
Sir Iazzie is still waiting on getting the additional walls built – the funds are standing by.
Questions were raised about who owns the walls – Iazzie says we (South Downs) do, but things aren’t clear about the ownership of the towers
Things need to be determined about ownership and deputy ownership (in case the point person for the walls/towers is no longer available)
Do we still want to create a demo box? What would we want to include in it?
StreetsAlive will take place 30 September along Peachtree Street. Sawyer won’t be able to organize it, but Mistress Margavati can get info to Wistric to get things going. (note: this is the same weekend as MGT)
A high school teacher from Coweta County who attended the History Bee is interested in having us come do a demo at their school
Their Excellencies
Adela has re-authorized as an armored fighter! To celebrate, the baronial armored champion tournament will feature all combatants to fight her to sort out the fighters into brackets
Lorenzo is hoping to authorize in rapier by Red Tower
Their Excellencies reminded the populace that the baronial live weapons champion tournament will be held this Sunday during the live weapons practice, so come on out!
For those wanting to go to the live weapons practice and need arrows, they are available locally – just make sure you specify wood shaft, feather fletching, how much your bow draws (pounds) and the length of your draw
Upcoming events!
Royal University of Meridies (RUM) / Fighters’ Collegium (20-22 July)
Will be held in Murfreesboro – come on out!
Tournament of the Foxes (21-23 September)
We have sponsored Baronial teams for rapier and archery; we would love to also have an all-South Downs armored combat team as well! Represent!
Upcoming Events
Red Tower (5-7 October 2018), co-Autocrat Lady Veronica reporting
We have all volunteer positions covered; Veronica read through the list to confirm
Veronica will get together with Andreva and Mathias to work through herald logistics and duties
Mara requested donations of large pieces of cardboard for live weapons targets
Lorenzo asked about site tokens – Veronica has a bagful of tokens from past events that she will be using
Castle Wars (15-18 November 2018)
Juliane needs volunteers! We already have 378 (via the Facebook event page) planning on attending.
If we don’t offer a GTFO breakfast Sunday morning, we should at least make sure there’s coffee “so people don’t die”
There was discussion about offering a volunteer war point, perhaps a York vs Lancaster competition
Need donations for the volunteer raffle
Ximon asked about a truck rental to haul supplies from the storage unit (and walls?) – Juliane confirmed the truck rental is included in the approved budget
Andreva reminded everyone that per Kingdom law, any receipts submitted for reimbursement can not include any personal items on the receipt, regardless of how minor the cost.
Midwinter A+S (9 February 2019)
We have a theme! The Gutenburg Printing Press!
That’s pretty much all that’s ready to mention now
Other SCA Business
The Knowne Worlde Courtesans Guild podcast is live, baby! Justina is one of the podcast’s field reporters. She said they are looking for interviews, stories, poetry and other cultural aspects of SCA life. The podcast will be a digital salon hosted by the courtesans of the Knowne World Courtesans Guild and featuring artisans of historical arts from across the world. Tune in for intelligent discussion of history, re-enacting the pre-1600s world, and news of the Society. If you are interested in talking about your art, please contact Justina and she will be happy to chat with you!
In local courtesan news, the Courtesans of Meridies are sponsoring an adult-themed scribal challenge at Meridies Fall Coronation 2018! They want to see your naughty scribal side…
Prize: Replica Roman brothel coins (spintriae) and more!
Rules: Teams allowed, tracing allowed, incomplete allowed, documentation encouraged but not required.
Due to the nature of the subject, ONLY AGES 18+ may enter this challenge.
Justina is also sponsoring a category in the Meridies Scribal Challenge for Fall Coronation!
Best use of Poisonous Pigment in a Scroll
Prize: Historic poisonous plant seeds for the garden
Teams allowed, tracing allowed, documentation encouraged. Please include a description of materials used. Have fun!!!
Ca d’Oro has teamed up with the Sable and Gules Theater at Gulf Wars 2019. Lady Þýri’s fashion show was incredibly inspiring, so they are going to host a fashion show Monday of Gulf and will process to the Ca d’Oro department for a salon to discuss what each of them are wearing. They are looking for models – show off your garb of all eras and inspire newcomers! If you are interested, please contact Justina, or Sable and Gules directly
Iazzie mentioned that we need to start thinking about kingdom-level bids for 2019 – perhaps RUM/Fighters’ Collegium?
Non-SCA Business
None
Next South Downs business meeting will be held Wednesday, 1 August 2018, at Little Tree Art Studios.
Notes submitted by Lady Raven Helmsplitter, South Downs Chronicler.
Herald (Lord Lucien d’Artois) called the meeting to order. Master Wistric sez “Welcome! If you did not sign in, please sign in!”
The purpose of tonight’s meeting is to have the autocrats of Red Tower and Castle Wars present their budgets for each event for review and approval before they are submitted to Kingdom.
Event Bid Presentations
Red Tower
Lord Mark reviewed the details of the budget breakdown. Please click here to view the budget
It has been confirmed that we will be able to have live weapons at the site (Camp Rutledge)
Motion to approve the bid was made, seconded, and approved unanimously
Castle Wars
Lady Juliane reviewed the details of the budget. Please click here to view the budget
Lady Juliane further reported that our Facebook event page shows we’ve already got 300 people saying that they’re planning on going to Castle Wars, and are asking about event registration.
THL Sibella will be making our site tokens (300 each red and white roses)
We will rent a U-Haul truck to transport the castle walls to and from site
Motion to approve the bid was made, seconded, and approved unanimously (except for Sir Iazzie, on principle 😀 )
Other SCA Business
Camp Kitchen Purchases
THL Mariana did a great job breaking down what we need and what we already have
Budget requested: $450 ($417 for supplies, remainder to cover shipping, etc.)
Motion to approve the bid was made, seconded, and approved unanimously
THL Andreva, our fearless reeve, pointed out that any purchases for SCA purposes must not include any personal purchases on the receipt – they must be completely separated.
Iazzie reported that Lady Mairghread received her Argent Shield at Legends last weekend (yay!)
Mairghread has been asked by the shire of Owl’s Nest to serve as their interim Knight Marshal, as they don’t have one right now.
Sir Caius Aurelius, the Kingdom Earl Marshal, has asked all the local groups to provide him with an inventory of their loaner gear; Mairghread will work on that for the Barony, and will be coordinating with our quartermaster, Lord Lucien, on this project. Mark will be adding further to our loaner gear (in process).
With all business being completed, the business meeting was closed and we returned to our regularly-scheduled dance practice.
The next South Downs business meeting will be held Wednesday, 11 July 2018, at Little Tree Art Studios.
Notes submitted by Lady Raven Helmsplitter, South Downs Chronicler.
Herald (Lord Lucien d’Artois) called the meeting to order. Master Wistric sez “Welcome! If you did not sign in, please sign in!”
Officer Reports
Herald (Lord Lucien d’Artois)
Events – Kingdom Arts & Sciences / Crown List (Artsy Crown)
Lord Mark de Wytteney – Argent Comet
Melusine La Pucelle D’aix La Fayette – Award of Arms
Svala – Award of Arms
Submissions
There are 13 submissions in various stages of the submissions pipeline
Armored and Youth Marshal (Lady Mairghread)
Armored
We have lots of new people coming to practice!
We have one complete and one nearly complete loaner kit (thanks, Lord Mark!)
Lord Mark is working on loaner gear this weekend, may need to buy some helms to accommodate all the new people. Mairghread will research costs for cheap helms. Sir Morgan suggested contacting Sir Wulfstan to see if he could help put something together.
Mark suggested we host a potential project night (this month?) to build some armor from pickle barrels.
Youth
Nothing to report
Live Weapons Marshal (Mistress Mara Palmer)
No report, other than the next practice will be held July 15, when we’ll hold our Baronial archery championship.
Practices. We are still having them (even without Brendan) Sunday afternoons, concurrent with armored. Tuesday evening practices at 7pm, at Liane Levetan / Brook Run Park in Dunwoody. We’re averaging 2-12 people. For updates regarding rapier practices, go to the Atlanta SCA Fighting Facebook group.
The warehouse we’ve used as an alternate site has not been available due to work schedules.
We have a potential new indoor site in Clarkston. Wistric is investigating.
Chatelaine (Lady Justina di Silvestri)
We had many newcomers at the 5th Wednesday potluck! yay!
The demo at the History Bee went really well, and we’ve been invited back for next year.
Gold Key has been completely itemized and organized, and Lady Roisin will help repair any items that need work (w00t!)
We had arts *and* sciences at artsy crown and it was good
Master Mathias taught last month’s class on commedia and we had a great turnout
Lady Justina will teach this month’s class, “Intro to Poisons and the Macabre”
There was a cheesecake throwdown at the potluck and everyone won!
Reminder: Caterina will be teaching a Paypal class for the Barony in July. THL Andreva encouraged everyone to consider taking the class, because the more people who are approved to handle the new Paypal registration/payment system, the easier it will be for those running troll at events.
Reminder: Sunneva has made a schedule for all of 2018 as a Google Docs spreadsheet so you (yes, you!) can sign up to teach a class at one of our monthly A&S nights. She is pleased to report we have classes scheduled through most of the rest of the year; there is also a list in development for alternate/back up classes, so even if there are no specific dates available, please sign up!
Reeve (THL Andreva Rigaldi)
Still digging through receipts, etc. due to Artsy Crown and quarterly report due at the same time
If you have receipts from Artsy Crown, please submit them ASAP if you want to get reimbursed
Even though reports aren’t yet finalized, things are looking good financially this quarter for the Barony
Payments for site fees, etc., are starting to come due for Red Tower
Webminister (Lord Pietro di Conti)
We have a website!
Updates
Several updates to Artsy Crown 2018 event page.
Posted “Which will you choose?” graphic on Castle Wars 2018 page, updated site to Al-Sihah Shrine.
Added profile page for Mistress Molli Rose Kekilpenny
Updated event listings (removed Summer Collegia and Panhandle Skirmishes)
Facebook changed API so that content from Facebook groups can no longer be displayed. Changed all facebook feeds to a link to the facebook page.
Updated Fighter Practice page to make WHEN practices are held more visible (in response to someone who showed up at the practice site who said he could not find the time the practice is scheduled)
Added June/July/August dates for Live Weapons and Archery practices.
Chronicler (Lady Raven Helmsplitter)
Nothing to report
Seneschal (Master Wistric Oftun)
Thanks to everyone for all the hard work over the past few weeks for events
We are planning a project night to Find All The Sites on Monday and perhaps Wednesday at next week’s meeting? This will be an ongoing project
Currently working on finalizing our bid for Red Tower – we will present the bid in two weeks to discuss and vote
Received a list of Baronial kitchen supplies of what we have and what we need, from THL Mariana; she will put together an estimate and we’ll see if we can fund the purchase of new supplies
This year, ConjurationCON is the same weekend as Castle Wars, so we will need to find an alternate con to participate in this fall
A high school teacher from Coweta County who attended the History Bee is interested in having us come do a demo at their school
Their Excellencies
There’s still a lot of events on the schedule!
Pennsic
Who’s going to Pennsic? Who’s planning on camping with Meridies? If you are planning on going and camping with Meridies, please get in touch with Her Excellency and get your registration in ASAP! Deadline is 16 June.
Giant’s Dance
Who’s going? We are putting together a South Downs team
Royal University of Meridies (RUM) / Fighters’ Collegium
Will be held in Murfreesboro in July – come on out!
Tournament of the Foxes
We have sponsored Baronial teams for rapier and archery; we would love to also have an all-South Downs armored combat team as well! Represent!
We will host the Baronial archery championship at the July live weapons practice
Artsy Crown Post-Mortem
THL Piers thanked everyone for their help with the event
Lyst had to be held indoors, due to bad weather leading up to the event which left the fighting field a bog
We need to go through inventory and create packing lists for each baronial supply box so we can keep track of what goes where
Kitchen issues at the shrine
Feastcrat needs to be aware that fridge is very very small.
The walk-in was broken, which caused a problem. Can we follow up with the site to see if that can be fixed?
Need to put mowing in the contract since the farmer doesn’t have control of the mowing schedule
Attendee count: 297 adult members, 37 adult non-members, 26 children. Based on these numbers, we made approximately $1548.47 (50% of which goes to the Kingdom); this wasn’t as much as we had hoped (numbers were depressed due to the storms) but more than we expected 🙂
Andreva thanked everyone who worked troll (Saturday troll ran through feast), especially Stella, Wistric, Juliane, and others. Artsy Crown was the first real stress test on the PayPal system, and it went well.
We own our own 2 sliders for PayPal
Andreva reminded us of the upcoming PayPal class + registration in July (A+S). This is important because Caterina has been doing registrations for all events in Meridies, which is a lot of work. Being able to take care of registrations ourselves will be helpful to everyone.
Castle Wars revel fundraiser went really well – a total of $300+ raised
Need one giant bottle of hand sanitizer, because the little bottles get knocked over easily inside the portapotties
The Period Heroes supplies disappeared Sunday night – please keep an eye out for it! Wilhemina has offered several cigar boxes to donate to the cause
Lucien says everything in the storage unit will be re-inventoried before the Fall event season so everything will be ready. Every box will also be labeled with contents, as well as a list inside the storage unit. Autocrats will get a copy to help determine what they need in advance. It was suggested that sheet protectors and/or laminators for lists will make it easier to check things off
Lots of comments about how nice the site book looked
Both feasts went really well
For future events, we need a timeline for when things need to be due – these timelines will naturally be different for each event and site. Plan in advance so things don’t get rushed.
Insurance, event site fee, PayPal, etc.
Require/strongly encourage autocrats to use the checklist
Potential autocrat class for a future class night?
Upcoming Events
Red Tower (5-7 October 2018)
News! FB group has been created for planning, just let Mark know if you want to join
Still working out some details on bid – expected # attendees, etc.
Mark has contract to review with Wistric for site – Hard Labor Creek @ Camp Rutledge
There are several references in the contract that say we can’t move the beds in the cabins, as well as charges if the site has to remove staples/nails/etc
Co-autocrat (Lady Veronica) has contacted the site about doing live weapons. There is an archery site already there, but there are strict rules about it. She will need to research further, but it looks promising
Still need some volunteers for most positions – check with Mark about specifics
Recommend getting another local group to do fundraiser lunch – takes pressure off of Baronial staff
Theme – the (Greek) Gods Among Us
Dionysian revel – have a group other than South Downs host?
Site tokens? we have M A N Y – they’ll be brought to the mtg next week
Castle Wars (15-18 November 2018)
Lady Juliane asked if everyone like the first meme for the event? Stay tuned for the next ones!
Baroness Sibella has offered to do embroidered site tokens
Revel theme – Now is the winter of our Disco Tent 😀
Still working on bid – wants to have bid ready by next business meeting
A list of volunteers is being developed – if you are interested in helping with the event, please contact Juliane
All the memes will be collected and published in the event booklet
We are considering holding a warlord tourney to choose captains – either Friday night of Castle Wars or beforehand (perhaps at Red Tower?)
How can we include a non-martial activity in with the martial aspects of the event – perhaps something like assassin? Juliane has chatted with Her Majesty and Countess Ysmay to represent the red and white roses
Other SCA Business
The July business meeting will not be held on its usual 1st Wednesday, since that is 4 July; it will be moved to the following Wednesday (11 July)
Next Saturday (9 June) is Legends, and they could really use the love; a really high caliber of fighter tends to show up, so it’s a great opportunity to fight experienced fighters you may not regularly get to fight. Legends will be held at the same site as Golden Lily
The Knowne Worlde Courtesans Guild
Justina announced that the Knowne World Courtesans Guild is starting a podcast and she will a field reporter! They are looking for interviews, stories, poetry and other cultural aspects of SCA life. The podcast will be a digital salon hosted by the courtesans of the Knowne World Courtesans Guild and featuring artisans of historical arts from across the world. Tune in for intelligent discussion of history, re-enacting the pre-1600s world, and news of the Society. If you are interested in talking about your art, please contact Justina and she will be happy to chat with you!
In local courtesan news, the Courtesans of Meridies are sponsoring an adult-themed scribal challenge at Meridies Fall Coronation 2018! They want to see your naughty scribal side…
Prize: Replica Roman brothel coins (spintriae) and more!
Rules: Teams allowed, tracing allowed, incomplete allowed, documentation encouraged but not required.
Due to the nature of the subject, ONLY AGES 18+ may enter this challenge.
Justina is also sponsoring a category in the Meridies Scribal Challenge for Fall Coronation!
Best use of Poisonous Pigment in a Scroll
Prize: Historic poisonous plant seeds for the garden
Teams allowed, tracing allowed, documentation encouraged. Please include a description of materials used. Have fun!!!
Ca d’Oro has teamed up with the Sable and Gules Theater at Gulf Wars 2019. Lady Þýri’s fashion show was incredibly inspiring, so they are going to host a fashion show Monday of Gulf and will process to the Ca d’Oro department for a salon to discuss what each of them are wearing. They are looking for models – show off your garb of all eras and inspire newcomers! If you are interested, please contact Justina, or Sable and Gules directly
Lord Konrad announced he is a regional rapier practice at his home in Jasper, tentative scheduled for 12 August. Stay tuned!
Non-SCA Business
Andreva’s choir has a concert coming up on 23 June, to benefit the American Red Cross. Please contact her for details and tickets
Lady Wilhemina brought a bunch of fabric for sale and/or delivery!
Next South Downs business meeting will be held Wednesday, 11 July 2018, at Little Tree Art Studios.
Notes submitted by stunt Chronicler, Lord Lucien d’Artois, on behalf of Lady Raven Helmsplitter (mka Helena Bretherton Hay), South Downs Chronicler. Thank you, Lucien! 🙂
Herald (Lord Lucien d’Artois) called the meeting to order.
Officer Reports
Armored and Youth Marshal (Lady Mairghread)
Armored
Had 3 authorizations at Newcomer’s Collegium, lots of new fighters showed up for the event.
Youth
Nothing to report
Live Weapons Marshal (Mistress Mara Palmer)
We had 8 adults and 2 youths take part in last month’s practice.
Supplies are good.
Upcoming practices are scheduled for May 20 and June 3; July’s practice is still TBD.
Helped run heraldlic consultation table at Newcomers’ Collegium
Mentioned that there will be a heraldic consultation table at Artsy Crown
Chatelaine (Lady Justina di Silvestri)
Introduced three newcomers attending tonight’s meeting – Catherine, Adam, and Nikki. Welcome!
Inquired if anyone is planning to go to Black Axe – we need to get Gold Key back from the event
Working on a database of Gold Key – goal is to have it done by the end of the quarter.
Two demos coming up:
History Bee on 31 May; we don’t have event specifics yet, but 31 May is check in day
Amazing Castle at the Children’s Museum in Atlanta, 9 June; we need volunteers to staff several stations in the exhibit, including baker, tailer, puppet show, thrones (for the kids to sit in), perhaps a fighting demo as well?
THL Piers will make Facebook events for the upcoming demos – if you are interested in volunteering for any demos, check there first.
Arts & Sciences (Mistress Sunneva de Cleia)
Last month’s class, “Korean Sock Patterns,” was taught by Lady Stella
This month’s class on Commedia del Arte will be taught by Master Mathias.
Working on getting classes together for Artsy Crown
Mistress Sunneva announced she has a deputy – Lady Alisandre (yay!)
Reminder: Caterina will be teaching a Paypal class for the Barony in July. THL Andreva encouraged everyone to consider taking the class, because the more people who are approved to handle the new Paypal registration/payment system, the easier it will be for those running troll at events.
Reminder: Sunneva has made a schedule for all of 2018 as a Google Docs spreadsheet so you (yes, you! you know it’s one of your new year’s resolutions) can sign up to teach a class at one of our monthly A+S nights. She is pleased to report we have classes scheduled through August.
Rapier Marshal (Lord Brendan de Hay)
Practices. We are still having them, Sunday afternoons, concurrent with armored. Tuesday evening practices at 7pm, temporarily moved to Blackburn Park due to the lighting situation at Liane Levetan. We’re averaging 2-12 people. For updates regarding rapier practices, go to the Atlanta SCA Fighting Facebook group.
Lord Brendan is looking for a deputy – please contact him if interested.
Reeve (THL Andreva Rigaldi)
Andreva is still looking for a deputy – if you’re interested, please contact her directly. If you can use Excel, you can do this job!
No official report yet – still waiting on the bank statement.
We received a donation to the Barony (yay!)
Artsy Crown is coming up! Volunteers are needed for troll – ideally, 4, but minimum of 2 per time slot. Troll will open an hour before A&S on Saturday and one hour before Crown on Sunday. Please consider volunteering for a slot, especially during crunch time, which will be Saturday mornings (before A&S gets underway) and Sunday morning, before Crown List begins.
Lisa has offered to teach a mini-paypal class for the Barony before Artsy Crown, in order to get volunteers certified for troll.
Webminister (Lord Pietro di Conti)
We have a website!
Updated:
Pages for Piers and Roisin; if you need an update done, please contact Pietro
Artsy Crown event page
Created stub pages for Red Tower and Castle Wars
Posted images from Stella’s Korean Sock Patterns class
If you have a photo you’d like to post on the Baronial website, please contact Pietro
Chronicler (Lady Raven Helmsplitter)
No report – stuck at work
Seneschal (Master Wistric Oftun)
We will take attendance at meetings and other activities, including fighter practices
This month has a 5th Wednesday, so we will be hosting our in-garb potluck. The populace is encouraged to wear their best garb and bring a dish to share.
Their Excellencies
We’ve had a lot of events, and lots of South Downers at Newcomers! Lots of SD in the fashion show. Happy to see people out and about!
Artsy Crown
South Downs will have a group encampment at the event; if you are interested in camping with up, please get in touch with Her Excellency – she will need your tent measurements (including guy lines) so sufficient space can be set aside.
We will have out banners up!
We still need volunteers for the event, including troll, portapotty duties, and site heralds. Please help so we can make the event run smoothly.
Pennsic
If you are planning on going and camping with Meridies, please get in touch with Her Excellency and get your registration in by 16 June.
Giant’s Dance
There will be a team competition at the event, featuring A&S, heralds, live weapons, armored, and rapier; Adela would like to put together a South Downs team at the event if possible.
The event will be held at a primitive site at a distillery; tours of the distillery will be offered!
Upcoming Events
Artsy Crown (26-29 May 2018)
Schedule is currently tentative; we’re waiting for info from Their Majesties – as soon as we get their final info, we’ll finalize the schedule and get them to approve it.
We do not yet have site tokens (we will need approximately 500, as that is the average attendance)
His Majesty wants archery and thrown weapons at the event, Wounded Warrior benefit tournament on Sunday after Crown.
Two weeks prior to the event, we will start killing ants on site and have asked to have the site mowed the week prior. 10 AM – 12 if you want to help with ant killing, 5 pm for everyone else.
There is a menu for the Saturday fundraiser lunch; funds will go towards the Castle Wars revel fund. Sunday’s fundraiser lunch will be hosted by Southern Consortium.
Feast planning is going along well! Period feast is Saturday, with a theme of the Crusades: removes will feature English/French, Iberian Peninsula, and Middle Eastern for last remove. Sunday will be a meat feast, potatoes and corn.
Tir Briste sold us some toilet paper, we are going to borrow some items from Sir Geoffrey in order to handle the pottycrat duties.
We have plenty of materials for coffee, hot chocolate, stir sticks, paper products, etc. Coffee filters are at the house. Illy will be handling coffee for her breakfast.
Red Tower (5-7 October 2018)
Reservationist is now Lord Lucien.
Lady Veronica will be the co-autocrat with Lord Mark. Things are in the works, getting some ideas together and just need to put it together.
Castle Wars (15-18 November 2018)
Want to start hyping Castle Wars now, vignettes/teasers in order to advertise the event. War of the Roses theme. Want to get people excited about the theme, going to start putting up staff soon.
Non-SCA Business
Andreva’s choir has a concert coming up on 18 and 20 May, to benefit the American Red Cross. Please contact her for details and tickets
Lord Lucien mentioned that Museum Replicas will hold their annual sale on 19 May (you know you wanna go!)
Next South Downs business meeting will be held Wednesday, 6 June 2018, at Little Tree Art Studios.
Armored practice attendance has improved now that the weather has improved.
Youth
There will be a youth armored fighting class at Newcomers’ Collegium (Owl’s Nest, 28 April).
Also teaching classes at Newcomers will be Lord Mark, as well as Master Mathias and Sir Iazzie, who will teach a class on alternate weapons
Chatelaine (Lady Justina di Silvestri)
There will be an SCA swap meet at next week’s meeting (11 April). Bring garb you no longer wear, craft items, feast gear, camp gear, fabric, etc. This is a great opportunity for newcomers and people who need SCA gear to be more comfortable at events, to try a new craft, and for more seasoned members to declutter their homes.
Demo in Woodstock (6 April, 6:00pm – 9:00pm)
Demo at the Children’s Museum (9 June) in support of the “Amazing Castle” exhibit
Lord Mark reported that people from last month’s demo at the Atlanta Masonic Temple loved the demo so much that they want to send us money.
Mark also mentioned that in Tir Briste, they hold “learn to sew” nights – shire members brought in sewing machines, and everyone learned how to make a simple T tunic that was then donated to Gold Key
Piers was contacted about holding a demo at KSU to help get them set up for their new student group
North GA Co-Prosperity Sphere – find us on Facebook! Join us! Help us coordinate shenanigans!
Gold Key: I am going to itemize and input info of the gold key into a google doc so that we can keep a running record of what we have. I hope in the upcoming months to have a shirt/chemise drive… if anyone has any ideas or tips getting more underclothes to gold key, I am very open to suggestions 🙂
Arts & Sciences (Mistress Sunneva de Cleia)
We have arts! We have sciences!
This month’s class, “Korean Sock Patterns,” will be taught by Lady Stella.
We will continue to work on baronial banners at the next meeting
Artsy Crown – stay tuned for forms to register to teach a class at Artsy Crown
Reminder: Caterina will be teaching a Paypal class for the Barony in July, as well as at Newcomer’s Collegium. THL Andreva encouraged everyone to consider taking the class, because the more people who are approved to handle the new Paypal registration/payment system, the easier it will be for those running troll at events.
Reminder: Sunneva has made a schedule for all of 2018 as a Google Docs spreadsheet so you (yes, you! you know it’s one of your new year’s resolutions) can sign up to teach a class at one of our monthly A+S nights. She is pleased to report we have classes scheduled through August.
Rapier Marshal (Lord Brendan de Hay)
Practices. We are still having them, Sunday afternoons, concurrent with armored. Tuesday evening practices at 7pm, temporarily moved to Blackburn Park due to the lighting situation at Liane Levetan. We’re averaging 2-12 people. For updates regarding rapier practices, go to the Atlanta SCA Fighting Facebook group.
Thanks to Master Wistric for teaching the new fencers!
Lady Mairghread will be stepping up as Kingdom Youth Rapier Marshal deputy. She is soliciting all suggestions to help build that program.
Reeve (THL Andreva Rigaldi)
First Quarter report is in (yay!)
Andreva reported that we have money! Approximately $8,500 is in our bank account. The report is available if anyone wants details, just ask Andreva
Income this month was $1,700; outgoing expenses totaled approximately $3700
We had a typical first quarter; we’ll have more income with Artsy Crown
Andreva will run troll for Artsy Crown, as she has taken the Paypal class. She encourages everyone – especially if you are interested in volunteering at Troll – to take the class, so you can help with reservations and taking credit card payments onsite. At future events, the Head Troll will likely need to have taken the Paypal class before the event.
Andreva is still looking for a deputy – if you’re interested, please contact her directly. If you can use Excel, you can do this job!
Webminister (Lord Pietro di Conti)
We have a website!
Updated:
Posted processional pics from Gulf Wars
Added 3rd Tuesday scribal night to A&S page, put links to class night and scribal night on sidebar menu of main page
Updated Lady Juliane’s and Lord Lucien’s devices
Updated awards for THL Bianca and Mistress Mara
Attempted to address feedback from Ian the Green for all webministers from the SCA Facebook group:
Made font size 16% bigger throughout web site, some other changes for readability (it was too small – is it big enough now? feedback requested)
Artsy Crown: Added PayPal registration, Land Map, more staff info to event web page
Added spring coronation, legends, RUM to “upcoming events”
Chronicler (Lady Raven Helmsplitter)
Nothing to report
Seneschal (Master Wistric Oftun)
Last meeting, we allocated $250 for banner poles and related supplies for baronial banners; total came out to $305
Motion to allocate funds passes (nearly unanimously)
Their Excellencies
There are approximately 5,000 events happening this month – They will be at all of them, and *we* should be at all of them 😉
Fools’ War
We will need help getting castle walls to and from site
Thanks to Sunneva and Ximon for all their work on the banner poles and the Baronial banners
Come camp with us at Fools War! We have lots of room, and we’ll have a spiff site! if you haven’t let Her Excellency know you want to camp, please contact her ASAP so she’ll make sure you’re accounted for
We either need a food coordinator for camp, or alternately, everyone can potluck
Newcomers’ Collegium
Great new site (Red Top Mountain State Park), it will be fun!
There will be great classes offered, and an SCA fashion show!
We should see how this site works for this event and if it might be suitable for some of our future events
They are still looking for someone to host a fundraiser lunch – are we interested? Or should another group do it?
The PayPal class will be offered at the event; if you are interested in helping with troll at an event, please take the class
Coronation
Will be held at Dalwhinnie Fields in Alabama
Will be well-attended by members of our Barony
We will have the Baronial pavilion set up – we’ll need volunteers to help set it up
We may need to move court indoors because of potential rain this weekend – stay tuned!
Dreamstone
Hosted by the Barony of Bryn Madoc, and will be held at Camp Daniel Morgan / Hard Labor Creek State Park, Rutledge GA
Event theme is “All the Knowne World’s a Stage,” featuring theatre, arts & sciences, bardic, and a scriptorium
Also, if you are planning to go to Pennsic, Adela is the landcrat for Meridian Royal Encampment, so please contact her if you’d like to camp with Meridies
Upcoming Events
Artsy Crown (26-29 May 2018)
Event has been published in Popular Chivalry, so we’re official! 🙂
PayPal has been set up, so we’re good to go with reservations
Still looking for volunteers for several positions, including heralds and troll
THL Mariana shared the proposed menu for the Saturday evening feast – you will want to attend feast, it will be memorable! Its theme is the Crusades, with different countries representing each remove (England, the Iberian Peninsula, and Moorish North Africa and Spain
Feast will be strictly limited to 100 seats, and reservations are already coming in – so no dawdling!
We need sponsors for fundraiser lunches (both Saturday and Sunday) – we want to give South Downs first dibs, but if no one is interested, we will expand the offer to other groups
Red Tower (5-7 October 2018)
No report today – autocrat has the plague
Castle Wars (15-18 November 2018)
We will have a feast again at Castle Wars – a hunter’s feast (featuring venison, boar, etc.); Lord Bram will assist with planning
SCA Business
Woodstock demo this Friday (6 April) – please contact Lady Justina for info about where to meet and set up
Non-SCA Business
Andreva’s choir has a concert coming up on 18 and 20 May, to benefit the American Red Cross. Please contact her for details and tickets
Lord Lucien mentioned that Museum Replicas will hold their annual sale on 19 May (you know you wanna go!)
Next South Downs business meeting will be held Wednesday, 2 May 2018, at Little Tree Art Studios.
Notes submitted by Lady Raven Helmsplitter (mka Helena Bretherton Hay), South Downs Chronicler.
Herald (Lord Lucien d’Artois) called the meeting to order.
Officer Reports
Herald (Lord Lucien d’Artois)
Lucien announced that the heralds will have a consultation table set up at 40 Year, so come by with your questions.
Submissions
Five baronial badges were registered at Laurel
Mathias Blackett – household name and badge
Juliane de Vivone – badge resubmitted
Ruqayah al-Zarqa – device change
Duke John was asked about the history of the Kestrel – he said it was inspired by an award offered by the Shire of Sol Haven, which recognizes those who contribute to the local group but aren’t actually a member of the group
Armored and Youth Marshal (Lady Mairghread)
Armored
We’ve had a great turnout at practices, so much so that the new fighters have had to swap out loaner gear between them (yay!)
Several of the new fighters are ready to be authorized.
One fighter (Brady) is technically a member of Owl’s Nest, but he’s been training with Mairghread; still needs a gorget. Lord Mark has offered to build one for him this weekend
Youth
She has two fighters who want to authorize by Pennsic
One of the youth fighters asked if she (Mairgrhead) could run youth combat at Newcomers’ Collegium, but she hasn’t yet received her paperwork from Kingdom
Live Weapons Marshal (Mistress Mara Palmer – THL Mathias reporting)
Last practice got rained out
Our next series of practice have been posted to our FB group
Rapier Marshal (Lord Brendan de Hay)
Practices. We are still having them, Sunday afternoons, concurrent with armored. Tuesday evening practices at 7pm, temporarily moved to Blackburn Park due to the lighting situation at Liane Levetan. We’re averaging 2-12 people.
We are still waiting for updates from Liane Levetan Park about the lighting situation and work order
Thanks to all who’ve helped cover marshaling practices while Ben is working!
For updates regarding rapier practices, go to the Atlanta SCA Fighting Facebook group.
Chatelaine (Lady Stella di Silvestri)
After two years in the office, Lady Stella announced that she is stepping down as Chatelaine and that Lady Justina will be stepping up as our new Chatelaine. Thank you for all your hard work, Lady Stella!
Arts & Sciences (Mistress Sunneva de Cleia)
We had a great turnout at Midwinter A+S; 14 classes were offered.
Sunneva has made a schedule for all of 2018 as a Google Docs spreadsheet so you (yes, you! you know it’s one of your new year’s resolutions) can sign up to teach a class at one of our monthly A+S nights. She is pleased to report we have classes scheduled through July.
This month’s class on building a breakdown banner pole will be taught by Master Ximon. He points out that this is not a historically accurate banner pole, but it does pass the “10-ft rule”
Sunneva is looking for a deputy, and asked if you contacted her previously about this, to please reach out to her again.
Reeve (THL Andreva Rigaldi)
Andreva reported that we have (some)money! Approximately $10,000
We have a new account at Regions Bank, and are currently waiting on the new checks to arrive and to finish closing out the old Bank of America account. Because of this,
she needs to have all receipts in by March 1
She reported that we had 220 people at Midwinter A+S, including 13 children and 28 paid non-members (including the cast of the local production of Spamalot)
Andreva is also looking for a deputy – if you’re interested, please contact her directly
Webminister (Lord Pietro di Conti)
We have a website!
Updated:
Class schedule
Live weapons practice schedule
Web pages for new baronial awards
Posted photos from 40-Year, cub scout demo, and Midwinter A+S
Class notes
Is adding members’ devices to their webpages
Chronicler (Lady Raven Helmsplitter)
Still need articles for the Winter 2018 issue of The Read Tower; goal of the newsletter is to inform, particularly newcomers, about what we do, why we enjoy what we do in the SCA, and why a newcomer would want to take part. Examples:
Officers’ column: each Baronial officer has a column where they can describe what they do, what’s cool about what you do as that officer, and anything (events, practices, etc) you want to publicize. Roughly 500 words (a page or so?)
Guild reps: again, you have a space where you can let the populace know what you do, why you find it cool, and what your Guild has going on. And again, roughly 500 words would be great
Articles I’d like to have written, 500-750 words (ish); if you’d like to write an article, please let me know and we’ll chat:
Reveling at Castle Wars: one of the things that makes Castle Wars special, the camping and reveling; article and photos STILL NEED
Presentation (?) Herald at Crown: what it’s like to process with a combatant at Crown and announce them at the beginning of the tournament? STILL NEED
Rapier activity beyond the world of the SCA (SERFO/HEMA) (thanks, Brendan de Hay!)
A+S Competitions at Midwinter A+S (Thanks, Sunneva!)
Class handouts, recipes, etc. – please include images (I can scan if necessary), and a writeup introducing the material (ongoing)
Artwork and photos – again, I can scan artwork if necessary (thanks, Andreva, for the 40 Year photos!)
Seneschal (Master Wistric Oftun)
Anachrocon – if you have Viking garb, wear it! If you don’t, wear what you like.
There was a problem with setting up classes, so we’ll just have fighting otuside and an inside table for recruiting. Wistric will update the Anachrocon schedule on the FB group page
Their Excellencies
Gulf Wars
Who’s going?
If you’re planning on going to Gulf Wars and plan to be on site by Tuesday morning of War Week, please let Her Excellency know – she would love to have members of the Barony take part in the procession and carry the Baronial banner, looking fab and badass 🙂
Event Report
Midwinter Arts + Sciences (2-4 February 2018)
Lady Alisandre sent in an event report as she was not able to attend the meeting
We need to find an alternate site instead of UWG – the way the University handles reservations makes it difficult to confirm the site until just a couple of weeks before the event. Suggestions from the populace:
Red Top Mountain (where Owls Nest will host Newcomers’ Collegium)
Sir Iazzie suggested Gwinnett County Fairgroungs – we could use one hall as a sleeping hall,
and one divided up for classes. Lots of parking.
Cobb County Fairgrounds
Everyone agreed that Midwinter A+S was a great and successful event!
Lord Pietro was tasked with passing along cheers to Alisandre
Upcoming Events
Artsy Crown (26-29 May 2018)
Our bid has been submitted; we haven’t heard anything back yet but Iazzie feels confident that we will get the bid
Sir Lochlann will do the fighters’ feast Sunday night
Need someone to take care of Sunday breakfast – Lady Illy volunteered
Need someone to take care of Monday morning GTFO breakfast
Help with Royal lunches (Lady Justina will be the royal liaison, but will need help)
Still need to determine who will do the fundraiser lunch
Iazzie has reached out to the autocrat for Fools’ War (also held at the Shrine) – they will be treating the site for fire ants, so it should be in pretty good shape before our event
Lady Emmelina offered to coordinate a fundraiser art sale at Artsy Crown, with proceeds going to the Castle Wars revel (yay!); need to figure out logistics/space between classes,
lunch, etc., but everyone loved the idea
Red Tower (5-7 October 2018)
Will be held a Hard Labor Creek in Rutledge, GA
We have an autocrat! Lord Mark de Wytteney!
We have a theme – Bacchanalia! Please send Mark any ideas you may have for the event
Some ideas were developed at dinner after 40 Year
Iazzie mentioned that he knows a couple of people who are interested in doing feast
SCA Business
Lady Justina got great feedback for Period Heroes at Midwinter (yay!) Contributions are always welcome! Period Heroes will make an appearance at Ca’ d’ Oro at Gulf Wars
Wistric mentioned the state of the storage unit; seems there’s a lot of materials for unfinished (unstarted?) projects
There’s a fair amount of leftover fleece from the Red Tower sheep – Illy suggested that it could be used for cows for Bryn Madoc (Danelaw?)
An entire bin of moving blankets which will be turned into storage bags for the thrones
Baronial regalia? A linen unfinished cloak or cassock with baronial arms – it may well be a cover or shade for the thrones for court (fits into a frame). The frame has been lost over the years, so it could become a project for something else. Wistric will bring the fabric to the next meeting.
A full bolt of canvas that was originally going to be a painted wall; perhaps it could become two smaller walls (easier to handle
Several unfinished banners that Baroness Rhiannon had worked on once upon a time; Ximon would like several volunteers to help with it
Several bolts of cotton duck (white, green, black) – perhaps can be used for loaner gear? Mark volunteered to help with this
Additional silk for banners – we definitely need more banners as a Barony! Also a frame and paint; could become a group project night, teaching how to make a painted silk banner
Lady Juliane would love to encourage South Downs to be more spiffy in 2018
Ximon suggested that we break down the banner project into easier manageable sessions: develop design, assess silk pieces, etc.
Mairghread mentioned that Thor’s Mountain baronial candidates are now down to 4 (one had had his membership lapse); the remaining had a Q+A event that was recorded and posted. The new Baron and/or Baroness will step up at May Faire. Her Excellency Thor’s Mountain has been ill, and the Vicar has stepped up recently to handle administrative issues.
Juliane mentioned that His Excellency is interested in restoring the Red Raven as a polling order; is there a gap in the OP that needs to be added/corrected?
Ximon thanked everyone who contributed to the MoB fundraiser lunch at Midwinter A+S
Non-SCA Business
Andreva’s chorale has a concert coming up, featuring folk songs in a lot of different languages. Concert is in May 18 and 20
Mairghread will be on active duty orders for the next couple of months, and it may impact her attendance at Gulf Wars. Sunday practice availability will also be spotty for the next couple of months, due to needed house repair
dilly dilly!
Next South Downs business meeting will be held Wednesday, 7 March 2018, at our new site, Little Tree Art Studios.
Notes submitted by Lady Raven Helmsplitter (mka Helena Bretherton Hay), South Downs Chronicler.
Herald (Lord Lucien d’Artois) called the meeting to order.
Midwinter Arts + Sciences (2-4 February 2018)
Do we know how many have pre-registered yet?
We only have 15 classes submitted so far
We still need volunteers:
One person to supervise vigil and Order meetings, to be a runner for meeting attendees as needed
Two people have volunteered, two teens who helped at the last event with cleanup
Someone to put up road signage (Sir Iazzie volunteered)
Lady Alisandre will need some things from the Baronial storage unit – she will compile a list of things for Master Wistric to get from the storage unit, and this will be a good test for the new request sheet
The schedule being developed for the Order meetings, vigil, Meet & Greet, etc., is really complex
Andreva may be able to serve as voice herald to announce class changes and meetings, but if she cant, she will find someone who can (perhaps Lord Knut?)
The annual Sari Safari will take place on Sunday after Midwinter
Do we want to do a Regional Fighter practice as done in past years?
Should we hold our Baronial Championship tourneys at this practice?
How elaborate do we want the practice to be? Cookout, etc.? A reminder that that Sunday is also Super Bowl Sunday, so it’s possible we might not have as strong a turnout as we would otherwise
The populace decided that we should just have a regular practice, but extend the invitation through the Midwinter event
We won’t be able to get onsite to set up on Friday evening, so we will need as many people as possible onsite Saturday morning at 7:00am to help get everything set up
The fundraising lunch will either be held in a classroom or at the end of the 2nd floor hallway (as last year)
Site tokens have been ordered but have not yet arrived. Plan B (in the event we don’t get the tokens on time) will be to use leftover tokens from Red Tower, which are already strung (yay!)
Baronial Storage Unit
Wistric announced that a lot of progress has been made on organizing the Baronial storage unit – he’s posted several pics on the FB group to document the work done and those who’ve come out to help. We will need approximately 12 storage tubs to continue organizing All The Things – having identical tubs will make it easier and more consistent to manage everything. The populace approved $150 to purchase more tubs.
Cub Scout Demo
Lisa reminded the populace about the Cub Scout Demo for her son’s pack next Thursday, and encouraged everyone to come out and take part – it’s a lot of fun, and they loved having us come out the last time. The demo starts at 7:00pm. For more info, check out the event that will be set up on the baronial FB group.
Anachrocon (February 16-18, 2018)
We’ve been asked to take part in the in the con by holding a demo (fighting, maybe live weapons?)- maybe also teach classes? The deadline to get into the con booklet has passed, but we can still take part. Master Ximon and THL Andreva both said they’d go.
Other Business
Castle Wars 2017
Does anyone know who ended up with the waivers from Castle Wars? The deputy needs to have them. Whoever has them, please get them to Wistric.
Next South Downs business meeting will be held Wednesday, 7 February 2018, at our new site, Little Tree Art Studios.
