June Meeting Notes and Officer Reports
June Meeting and Officer Reports
Meeting opens at 7:50pm
COMMITTEES
Pennsic Committee
Pennsic is right around the corner. We have heard from Rosie that she is working on the sheet walls and that they are on schedule. Wednesday, June 21st there is a Pennsic planning meeting. The shower is coming along, just about done.
Yule Committee
If you are interested in bidding on Yule for next year and want to learn how to prep for this event, or if you just want to help out, please let me know. Volunteers welcome for prep work in the upcoming months, and on the day of the event (Saturday, 9-Dec-17). Thanks!! – Philly binsteaj@upenn.edu 215-387-5825
We are almost at Yule already. Yule planning is going into overdrive now. The budget may be getting revised as the Paypal registration incurs an additional expense. It is likely that their highnesses will be coming. Remember to plan for extra courtness. 16th century German theme.
Fall Demo for the German Society
Things are to be decided, there are going to be elections at the society shortly. Assuming we still get the library free we will be doing things for them, but plans are up in the air.
Investiture
It was amazing, and we definitely profited. Thank you all for making it awesome.
Bylaws Committee
Martyn is still collecting names to be in the group. It will not begin meeting until after Pennsic.
NEW BUSINESS
Champions and Commons Bid
Last Sunday in August is available for our favorite pavilion. $85 to reserve. Potluck as normal, with no contribution from the barony. The grills will be available for use. Baron Mael Eoin is looking for a coordinator for the potluck. But we should get this on the calendar and get the pavilion reserved. The bid will be sent to the FC soon. Barony will pay for water for the fighters. It was moved to vote to reserve the pavilion pending approval from the FC. They will fast track the approval process. He will check with the Champions, and plan for court.
Byrn Brae Demo
Schedule for July 7th, waiting on numbers from the camp. Clearance and background check is not necessary. Not looking for martial activities. They are mostly arts oriented. There may be arrangements for rides as the site is not very accessible to public transit.
Claritas Demo
Waiting to hear about curriculum timing, so that exact dates can be determined.
OFFICER REPORTS
Coronets
First Report of Baron Rowen and Baroness Suba
More than one person warned Us that the day of Investiture would be a blur, and they were right. Having said that, We will attempt to recount the joy that was Bhakail Investiture with the caveat that we had no way of seeing everything that went on that day, and may have forgotten some due to being overwhelmed, so if there were any parts We missed describing or whose acts of service We either missed seeing or forgot to name, then please chime in and share.
Lady Lianor de Matos, Lady Shoshana Gryffyth, and Lord Martyn de Halliwell did a terrific job preparing for this event. There were tents for all the field activities, lists for the fighting, tents for Gate, a dais for court, chairs for the audience, and tables for dayboard serving and seating. They recruited many volunteers!
Lord Martyn’s idea for silk banners of Bhakail badges and groups and awards that hung from the ceiling of the hall really changed the atmosphere of the room spectacularly. Many people, especially Baroness Ysmay de Lynn, helped Lord Martyn realize this vision by outlining, then painting the banners over several A&S nights in preparation for the event and we are grateful to all of you. Lord Martyn and his crew borrowed equipment to hang all these banners from the ceiling and to hang the Pennsic sheet walls to cover the school’s championships in order to increase the ambiance of the day.
There were many people who worked on Our garb in preparation for the day. Lady Iseaulte of the Clews designed flames that were suitable for applique, embroidered leaves onto the garb, and embroidered the edges of the Salamanders in order to keep them from fraying and to add shiny details of silver claws and red flaming breath. Suba’s mother Sally sewed several seams and hems, appliqued the flames, embroidered leaves onto the garb, and sewed most of the retainer baldrics. Lady Violet Coleson hand-sewed the sleeves onto Rowen’s garb. Many people kept us company while sewing and fitting was happening.
A number of people helped us prepare that morning. Lady Iseaulte helped prepare our retainer bags and stocked them. Lady Kosa Korotkaia braided hair for both of Us. We were pleased to wear tokens with Gunnar Alfson’s device that We could share in keeping his memory alive. Thank you to Lady Ravenna de’Witte for making those.
We were honored that so many of you were willing to be Our retainers and to wear Our baldrics, which were handed out by Sayyid Jibril ibn Ammar al-Fayyad. Thank you to Baroness Theodora Bryennissa called Treannah, Baron Wulfgar Silfrahárr, Master Tanczos Istvan, Mistress Marie de Blois, Lady Sarvuu Arslajin, Lady Iseaulte, Lady Jehanette Bouchart, Ragna, Alex, Lord Quintus of Bhakail, Sayyid Jibril, and Lady Beatrice de Warynton for retaining for Us throughout the day. It is likely that We have missed naming someone on this list, so please let us know whom to add.
With regret, we were unable to see much of Baron Mael Eoin and Baroness Ysmay’s last court, but the snippets we got were impressive. Congratulations to Baron Nissim aven Darmon and Mistress Sabine de Kerbriant on their Augmented Salamanders! If you missed hearing the original composition by Phelippe Le Vigneron using Shakespeare’s Sonnet 60 as lyrics, then please look for recordings which are posted on the Book of Faces.
Several of you (and we’d like your names) sang the Bhakail Gaudete which names all the Lineage of Bhakail as We entered court for our Investiture and also sang the Bhakail Tiens as we processed into evening Court. Both were wonderful! As someone said, “Bhakail has such a terrific legacy of music.”
As we processed in for our Investiture, Ragna carried the Bhakail banner and Alex and Lord Quintus carried our personal banners. Lord Quintus also assisted by greeting Baroness Suba’s guests and assembling glass bead tokens for Her to give out.
Mistress Sabine de Kerbriant was Our Herald and Mistress Gisela Szabo was Our Silent Herald. We’ve already heard secondhand that at least one person who was in the audience is struggling with hearing and was deeply grateful that Silent Heralds translated all the day’s courts. After Our Investiture, We were especially pleased to present gifts to Baron Mael Eoin and Baroness Ysmay, who received Court Barony appointments from the Crown after stepping down. We welcomed the fealty of Our officers and champions and inducted Baroness Ysmay into the Order of the Horse.
Chana Freidl the Maker graciously took many photographs of Their Majesties, Their Highnesses, Our Baronial Lineage, and Our guests after which we sat in State for a while. That you showered us with gifts while we sat was overwhelming. That you showered us with welcome has been heartwarming. Thank you Lady Iseaulte and Mistress Sabine for staying to record gifts from Runnymede, and thank you both for staying nearby for when we needed you during that time.
The dayboard was delicious and plentiful, thanks to Mistress Juliana von Altenfeld and her crack team of chefs. Chicken with sage sauce. Fish with green sauce. Poached pears. Pickled vegetables, bread and cheese, and more. All wonderful, filling, and plentiful dishes. Thanks to the care of Our retainers, We found time to eat and enjoy the dayboard amid a busy afternoon.
In Our evening Court, We were pleased to present gifts to Their Majesties, Their Highnesses, and the visiting King and Queen of Ansteorra. We had Lady Shoshana announce the winners of the Baronial largess competition: Lady Alison Wodehalle and Lady Carowyn Silveroak. We asked Lord Calin Macsalny to renew his post as Constable and appointed Lord Osric Feologildsson the Baronial Brewmaster. We presented Flames to Lady Lianor, Lady Shoshana, Lady Iseaulte, Lord Martyn, Mistress Juliana, and Mistress Sabine for their work putting on the event and helping us prepare. We also presented tokens to Baroness Cateline la Broderesse for the hoods she embroidered for Us and to Lady Beatrice de Warynton for the hand woven trim gifted to Ansteorra.
Many Bhakailis and Friends of Bhakail received awards in Royal Court that day! Awards of Arms were given to Sigvin Jansdottir, Chana Freidl the Maker, and Geine Dhocair. The Order of the Silver Wheel, the AoA-level service award, was given to Ayleth Le Frye, Þorsteinn Hroðbjartsson, and Lady Marta de Lyon. The Order of the Silver Brooch, the AoA-level arts award, was given to Edgar refskegg, Lord Osric Feologildsson, and Lady Shoshana Gryffyth. Baroness Wentlyanna Bengrek received the Order of the Silver Rapier, the AoA-level fencing award. Lord Berrick Grayveson received the Order of the Golden Rapier, the Grant-level fencing award. And our retiring Baron and Baroness, Mael Eoin mac Echuid and Ysmay de Lynn, were given Court Baronies. To all these deserving recipients, Vivant!
Due to the length of the afternoon’s tourney and the amount of Court business conducted by the Crown, Evening Court ran unexpectedly late. Quite late. However, Mistress Juliana and her excellent staff delivered a hearty and delicious feast that was perfectly prepared, despite the lateness of the hour. Savory Toasted Cheese served over asparagus, pork with coriander, ladies thighs (lamb meatballs) with garlic paste, and dried fruit fritters were just some of the wonderful dishes served. As a thank you for her work, We presented Mistress Juliana with a wooden spoon, carved and oiled by Lord Patraic O’Donagal.
Many hands make light work and many people helped clear the hall, clean up the site, and pack up Our belongings. Thank you. We and the staff would have been there much later without the generous help of those cleaning and packing. We’d also like to thank John of Coldwood, Master Istvan, Lord Quintus, Lord Osric, and Lord Calin for packing down and loading Suba’s popups and heraldry supplies from the field late in the evening.
To all Our retainers and staff, thank you for taking care of us that day. We could not have done it without you. To all who helped make Baronial Investiture and King’s and Queen’s Armoured Champions the spectacular event it was, thank you. The Barony shone because of your efforts and King Ioannes and Queen Honig were very happy with what we accomplished together. To the Barony of Bhakail, the Bailiwick of Ivyeinrust, and the Canton of Black Icorndall, thank you for your encouragement and support. We look forward to serving as your Baron and Baroness.
Waaauuuggghhh, Bhakail!
For Barony, Bailiwick, and Canton,
Pray know We remain,
– Rowen and Suba, Baron and Baroness of Bhakail
Seneschal
The run up to Investiture was really rough on a lot of people. There were a lot of unexpected things occur. It was not the best of times. But for those who put in the time and went to the event, it was pretty stellar. There were many different events going on. No one left hungry that we knew about. Unlike SR war camp getting through troll was like butter. The hall looked amazing.
Chronicler
I would like to welcome Baron Mael Eoin as a deputy chronicler.
MoAs
Report will be in. Artisan’s Village and Bards and Rogues
Exchequer
There was a lot of people that showed up to Inv. that we were not expecting. Philly managed the paypal for Investiture, and helped worked out a lot of kinks, and had to change how to report to Kingdom for it. Paypal charged around 2.something percent, but it has been fixed. 82% of pre-reg was through Paypal. FC is going to get together about these charges going forward. Food came in way under budget, possibly also because she coordinated both dayboard and feast. We are waiting on some receipts still, and the security deposit is on the way, we will get the whole of that back. First quarter was turned in on time, bank account is doing well at the moment. Still need to find out how much is owed for the site rental for the business meeting. $310 for last month.
Chatelaine
Greetings from the Baronial Chatelaine for the monthly Report!
Newcomer Update: We’ve received two new contacts this month. Some rekindled passion for the SCA, some new!
Gold Key: This past month I retrieved one piece of Gold Key, and loaned two out. Still waiting for the return of two items.
Demos & Activities: We have started discussing the plan for a demo in July! Mistress Sabine and our wonderful Deputy Chatelaine Chana and others have been working on that. I am also working on pulling together fliers and informative info we can have on hand for Newcomers information at Investiture, with the assistance of Lord Martyn.
It’s a blessing to have such active, passionate, and helpful people in our Barony.
In service,
Marta de Lyon
Rapier
Rapier practice continued to be held in the Mayfair Presbyterian Church in Northeast Philadelphia.
Attendance was moderate to heavy
There have been several awards to local fencers, however these all took place in June and will be mentioned in next month’s report.
Melchior Kriebel
Rapier Marshal Bhakail
Chamberlain
Hello all,
First, a very big thank you to all who came to St. Kevin’s on Monday June 5th to help sort the cooking gear! We completed the task in under an hour, and took down the remaining few banners in the gymnasium as well. I cannot thank everyone enough for showing up!
This month marks the second of my three-year term as Baronial Chamberlain. I am currently searching for a replacement, as I will not be seeking to renew my term next June. If anyone is interested in serving as a deputy (with the intention to become Chamberlain), or learning more about the Office of the Chamberlain, please contact me at chamberlain@bhakail.eastkingdom.org
Additionally, the Baronial gear is in search of a new temporary or permanent home. I am currently housing all of the Baronial gear and Gold Key at my family’s shop in Clifton Heights, but will be moving most of the gear to my apartment in East Lansdowne in the very near future.
Mistress Philadelphia is graciously considering space for Baronial storage in her current house-hunting endeavors, however, the Barony may wish to contemplate a more permanent option (such as a storage trailer), and I feel this may be an appropriate time for us to try and have that discussion.
I will be able to continue to house the Baronial Gold Key at my family’s shop on behalf of the Chatelaine.
Thinks it may be better to use the previous advance for the shelves to instead buy smaller containers to make the gear more portable and organized.
Lord Staldo has been a great help in moving the stuff.
In service to the Barony,
Martyn
Chamberlain
Chancellor Minor
If you are planning an event and would like youth activities please contact me at youth@bhakail.eastkingdom.org.
In service to the Barony,
THL Alesia de Maris
Chancellor Minor of Bhakail
Webminister
Greetings from the Baronial Webminister for her monthly Report!
Since my last report, I assisted our Archery Marshall and Deputy Chatelaine in some issues with their email.
Updated stuff for the new Baron and Baroness.
Some of the forms were moved to the Resources page.
Otherwise, nothing significant to report on this month.
Knight Marshal
They will be fighting outside at the social for the foreseeable future, to prepare for the heat of Pennsic. We may consider renting the smaller room for the summer.
Canton Seneschal
New bylaws have been passed. Two pages long. They coordinating doing the Halloween parade in Media. Should be voting on Canton rapier marshal next week. Looking for a bid on the Service University in September. Regional Seneschals should all be present.
Bailiwick Seneschal
The June meeting to help plan SCA activities in the Center City, South Philly, and West Philly areas will be on Wednesday, 12/21, in the Meyerson Conference Room in Van Pelt Library, 3420 Walnut Street on Penn’s campus. If you haven’t attended one of these meetings before, please let Livia or Philly know you’re coming.
Committee formed to discuss the desires of the Barony regarding zip codes and borders with the neighbors.
EXCHEQUER VOTE
MIstress Philadelphia was the only candidate.
Vote: 14 yes. Motion passed. Philly is the new exchequer. Martyn has volunteered to stand in for her at meetings if she is unable to attend.
HERALD VOTE
There was only one candidate, Ragna, for Baronial Herald. Voted on unanimously yes by all present.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Service Schola
Going to be refreshing on a hot day. Checking with Stage One to see if they are available around the time we would prefer, already have a deposit in. Canton event. Idea is low key, panels, not classes, how to do offices, and run different things. Break for dayboard. Then workshops. Zip code melee. And socializing. Hoping for end of September, and to make a it a cycling event.
Sing for the East CDs are now available, and online at bandcamp. Contact Mistress Sabine for more information.
Closed at 9:00pm
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