May 2025 Officer Reports
Following are the monthly officer reports that have been submitted prior to the Bhakail monthly business meeting of May 15, 2025.
Coronet’s Report – Baron Mikael melrakki
Many things have happened around the Barony and the Kingdom in the past few weeks.
1) First, it is with a sad heart that I pass on that Arnulf Adler, 3rd Baron of Bhakail, passed away in April. Although he had not been active in the Barony in the recent past, it was my pleasure to get to know him when I first joined the Society. My condolences go out to his wife, Baroness Laura della Francesca, the first Baroness of Bhakail.
2) I want to remind people that bigotry, racism, intolerance, bullying and harassment are not acceptable in the SCA and will not be tolerated. If you experience any of this, please let our seneschal or myself know, and we, as well as the Kingdom, will back you. As is often said, in the East, we are many stripes, but one Tyger.
3) On an amazing day of many firsts, Crown Tournament was held on May 3rd. First, we have new heirs, Donovan and Megha, the first royals in the SCA to ever be chosen by rapier combat in one of the largest crown lists in Eastern history. During court, Their Majesties showed off new crowns for the East that are the first in the Society to be based on a medieval African design. Also, at the end of court, Their Majesties gave out the Writs to three gentles to be the first 3 members of the new peerage for ranged activities, the Order of the Mark.
I applaud all of the Bhakailis and friends of Bhakail who participated in the tournament as either a combatant or consort. You all did Bhakail proud.
Rapier Marshal – Don Melchior Kriebel
Practice continued to be held at the Reform Lutheran Church in Media, PA. Attendance was heavy in anticipation of Crown with Rapiers.
Speaking of, although it was held in May, Crown with Rapiers did happen and went off very well despite the rainy weather. Several fencers in the region participated as entrants or helped marshal the event. Congrats to Master Donovan and Countess Meggie for becoming the new heirs to the crown of the East.
As a further note, I will be undergoing surgery for my shoulder in mid-May and will likely miss practices during my recovery. Eva will be running practice while I am healing up.
Archery Marshal – Lady Ellyn Grene
Practices continue on Sundays at 2pm in Secane, PA. All are welcome, no experience necessary and loaner equipment is available.Note that archery practice on Sunday May 18 is tentative; I’m not able to attend and haven’t yet secured another marshal.
Thrown Weapons Marshal – Kennari Mikael melrakki
Practices continue on Sundays at 11 in Secane, PA. All are welcome, no experience necessary and loaner equipment is available.
Chamberlain – Dame Ysmay de Lynn
We have stuff.
Chronicler – Lady Ellyn Grene
Nothing new to report
Chatelaine – Lady Chana Freidl the Maker
Not much to report. We had a few newcomers come to Waking of the Salamander, including a couple people not associated with the SCA at all who showed a great interest in all the activities we held there. I have gotten a couple emails from people interested in joining, so hopefully we’ll see a few incoming people soon! I will have business cards at NJ Ren Faire for the next four weekends as well.
Webminister – Máistir Mael Eoin mac Echuidh
Having some issues developing the new website but plugging away at it.
We’d love to have regular photos (at least) if not also brief write-ups of regularly-scheduled activities now and then to keep things looking fresh on the website, so if anyone has anything to submit, let me know.
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