November 2025 Bhakail Officer Reports
Following are the monthly officer reports that have been submitted prior to the Bhakail monthly business meeting of November 20, 2025.
Coronet – Baron Mikael melrakki
You know when in school, you would get a huge project in school and you would have tons of ideas. But then time passes and suddenly the deadline is approaching and you realize that you don’t have the time to do all of the great ideas that you had.
Well, the same thing applies for events. The more time that you have the more that you can plan to have for an event. When you are rushed, we don’t have time to look at the little details that can add color to an event. Small details can make or break an event.
Lately, the bids for events have been coming in at the last minute. That doesn’t give time to organize extra activities for an event.
Event stewards have been starting the process with the financial bid. That doesn’t have to be the case. Coming to a meeting and just saying, “I was thinking of running XYZ event” can be extremely helpful. It allows us to help supply information that could be helpful in preparing both a financial bid as well as planning the general event proposal.
Six months is really a minimum time to run an event. Larger events like Yule should be closer to a year. For some of the last few events, we have only had 2 – 3 months.
One thing to note, to hold an official event, the deadline for materials to be published in Pikestaff is the 1st of the month, one month prior to the issue in which the item is to be printed. For example, a submission received on or before January 1 will appear in the February issue. So, there are times that we would have to have an event announcement submitted nearly 2 months in advance. Add in the time it takes for the officers and financial committee to approve, we really need more time than we have been using.
Social Media (Deputy to the Seneschal) – Honorable Lady Scolastica Capellaria
Social Media is active with no issues to report. I have asked for some folks who are going to be at PAX if they want to take some photos/videos while there to show off. If you would like to volunteer, or send me material to post please contact me.
If anyone has something they would like posted on our Instagram please let me know.
Chancellor of the Exchequer – Lady Ellyn Grene
Financial Report: The third quarter financial report was submitted to the Kingdom Exchequer on October 26. Here is a summary of the barony’s finances as of 9/30/2025:
| Fund | Purpose | Balance |
| General Fund | All non-dedicated funds | $19,669.78 |
| Newcomers Garb | to fund creation of newcomers’ garb | $746.00 |
| Siege Weapons | to support siege weapons antics | $25.00 |
| Fencers Loaner Gear | to support fencers’ activities (1:1 match from fundraising) | $47.50 |
| Canton/Social fund balance | to house the Social/Canton of Black Icorndall’s fund balance | $1,267.46 |
| $21,755.74 |
2026 Annual Budget: All SCA branches are required to establish annual budgets that are authorized by the branch’s financial committee, which for Bhakail of the Council of the Exchequer. It appears that Bhakail has not had an annual budget for several years, and I have a goal of making sure we do have one in place for 2026! Having this budget will ensure we have a plan for how to allocate funds towards the activities of the barony. It will also streamline administration so officers or marshals don’t have to go through the process of receiving the required authorization from the CoE for every purchase that might come up. I will be contacting the baronial officers and asking them to fill out a budget request form by the December business meeting for compilation and review by the CoE.
Chronicler – Beck of Copeland
Nothing to report.
Rapier Marshal – Don Melchior Kriebel
Fencing continued to be held at the Reform Lutheran Church in Media, PA. Attendance has been medium to heavy.
Archery Marshal – Lady Ellyn Grene
We will plan on having at least a few more weeks of archery practice this year, as long as the weather cooperates. Since thrown weapons practices have ended for the year, archery practices will move up an hour and begin at 1 pm so we have more daylight.
Thrown Weapons Marshal – Baron Mikael melrakki
Practices have ended for the year and will restart in the spring.
Minister of Arts & Sciences – Lady Dillena o’r Gwyrddol
Yule is fast approaching, and with it is our baronial A&S competition. We look forward to seeing what our amazing populace will be presenting!
If you are interested in pursuing local A&S opportunities (such as hosting an A&S night or teaching a class) please feel free to reach out to me by email at MOAS@bhakail.eastkingdom.org
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