Baronial Business

The Salamander Newsletter, Meeting notes, and Officer reports.

June 2025 Officer Reports

The following are the monthly officer reports that have been submitted prior to the Bhakail monthly business meeting of June 19, 2025.

Social Media Deputy – Honorable Lady Scolastica Capellaria

My quarterly report was submitted to the regional Social Media Officer. Bhakail has a healthy email list, Facebook Group, Discord and Instagram. There are no issues to report at this time.

I am looking for photos of Bhakailis doing good things to put on the instagram to show how cool we are. Contact me via Email at SocialMedia@bhakail.eastkingdom.org with any post you would like to see.

Rapier Marshal – Don Melchior Kriebel

Practice continued to be held at the Reformation Lutheran Church in Media, PA.

Attendance was moderate, although I was unable to be present for practice for much of the month due to surgery.

Archery Marshal – Lady Ellyn Grene

Bhakail practices continue on Sunday afternoons, weather permitting. There is loaner gear available for new folks who want to give archery a try!

Bhakail had a good showing at the East Kingdom Archery Championship held at Southern Region Warcamp. Congratulations to Ian Douglas, who made it to the final four.

Chronicler – Lady Ellyn Grene

Nothing to report.

Chatelaine – Lady Chana Freidl the Maker

I had several interested people approach me at the New Jersey Renaissance Faire to ask about the SCA and I spend time talking to them, though none have reached back out to me yet. One newcomer contacted me asking to get in touch with a herald, and we have a few newcomers camping with us at Pennsic who I’ve encouraged to come to social before then to meet everyone. I plan on using some of the rummage sale money from Commons to purchase more pants for Gold Key while at Pennsic, and I’m always up for ideas on how to support our newcomers!

May 2025 Business Meetings Notes

Officers in Attendance: Mikael melrakki, Margarette la Gantiere, Chana Freidl the Maker, Dillena o’r Gwyrdd, Ellyn Grene, Scolastica, Philadelphia Brown (proxy for Exchequer)

Events

Champions and Commons, Bhakail Yule, and Tavern 2026

Bids are sought for these upcoming events! Yule is tentatively scheduled for December 13, 2025. The German Society is beginning renovations and a new kitchen will be available for use during Yule.

Old Business

Officer Positions, MoAS and Social Media Deputy

Last month, Scolastica Capellaria communicated her intent to step down as MoAS and would like to take the position of Social Media Deputy. Concurrently, Dillena o’r Gwyrddol communicated her intent to step down as Social Media Deputy and would like to take the position of MoAS. No additional letters of intent have been received. Votes were held, and Scolastica Capellaria was elected Social Media Deputy and Dillena o’r Gwyrddol was elected MoAS.

Chronicler

Letter of intent are still sought for Chronicler or Deputy Chronicler.

Bhakail Sheet Wall for East Kingdom Royal Encampment at Pennsic

Discussion was held about a work party to create a new Bhakail sheet wall.

Additional Officer Reports

Minister of Arts & Sciences – Honorable Lady Scolastica Capellaria

We had a fantastic Waking of the Salamander in April complete with an artisans village. There were fiber arts, glass beads and bardic performances!

If you are interested in teaching a class, holding an A&S night, or other A&S related activity, please contact me!

There are A&S opportunities at the following local events:

May 16-18: Tournament of the Springing Doe, Shire of Caer Adamant (Denton MD). A&S Competition, arts and science display, bardic contest, and dancing!
May 17, 2025: Lions End Schola: Pride of Lions, Canton of Lions End (Glen Cove, NY). A Day of A&S Classes and A&S Competition.
May 23-26: Quest for Wit and Wisdom, Barony of Settmour Swamp (Pittstown NJ). A weekend of questing and learning about Celtic history and Lore.
May 30-June1: Southern Region War Camp and East Kingdom Archery Championship. Includes arts and science competition, guild meetings and more!
June 21: Buckland Cross A&S and Bardic Championship (Langhorne, PA). The Barony’s A&S and bardic championships!
July 12: May-be (I’ll try something new) Barony of Iron Bog (Pilesgrove, NJ). A variety of arts and sciences and martial activities for exploration.
August 23: C is for Creative, Shire of Eisental (Nazareth PA). Classes on aspects of the SCA including trying new arts and science!

The Kingdom MOAs office now has a calendar for arts and science events across the kingdom! https://moas.eastkingdom.org/event-calendar/

If you have any A&S interests that you would like to explore, need help researching something, or are looking for resources feel free to email me at MOAS@bhakail.eastkingdom.org.

Minute notes recorded by Ellyn Grene

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.

April 2025 Business Meetings Notes

Officers in Attendance: Mikael melrakki, Margarette la Gantiere, Chana Freidl the Maker, Dillena o’r Gwyrdd, Ellyn Grene, Mael Eoin mac Echuid, Ysmay de Lynn, Finnólfr Hrafnsson, Martyn de Halliwell

Other populace in attendance: Philadelphia Brown

Events

Waking of the Salamander

The event starts tomorrow evening, Friday, April 18! There are 42 pre-registered for the event.

Champions and Commons, Bhakail Yule, and Tavern 2026

Bids are sought for these upcoming events! Yule is tentatively scheduled for December 13, 2025.

Old Business

Thrown Weapons Marshal

A vote was taken and Mikael melrakki was approved as Baronial Thrown Weapons Marshal

New Business

Chronicler

Ellyn Grene’s term as Chronicler as ended. She as indicated her willingness to serve another term. Letters of intent are welcomed from anyone else interested in the position or in serving as Deputy Chronicler.

Proposed Change of Officer Positions

Scolastica Capellaria has communicated her intent to step down as Minister of Arts & Sciences and would like to take the position of Social Media Deputy. Concurrently, Dillena o’r Gwyrddol has communicated her intent to step down as Social Media Deputy and would like to take the position of Minister of Arts & Sciences. Letters of intent from anyone else interested in serving in these roles are welcomed.

Additional Officer Reports

Chamberlain – Dame Ysmay de Lynn

I will be scheduling a re-organizing session some time after Salamander. I will also be compiling a list of things for the barony to purchase after the re-org.

Minute notes recorded by Ellyn Grene

April 2025 Officer Reports

Following are the monthly officer reports that have been submitted prior to the Bhakail monthly business meeting of April 17, 2025.

Coronet’s Report – Baron Mikael melrakki

Greetings,

Waking of the Salamander is right around the corner and is shaping up to be a fun event.

I will be hosting a “Meet & Greet” on Saturday of the event at about 1pm. It will be a time for people to come talk with me, ask me questions, or just hang out.

I am putting out a call for Largesse. In particular, I am looking to gather a collection of periodish bags of all sorts. I would be planning these as gifts to newcomers, gift baskets for royals or other Baronetcies, to hold medallions in, etc. Anything from a small pouch to place an order medallion in, to pouches to hold cell phones or wallets, to haversacks to carry event supplies in.

Salamander Pursuivant’s Report – Lord Finnólfr Hrafnsson

No updates currently.

Rapier Marshal – Don Melchior Kriebel

Fencing practice continued to be held at the Reform Lutheran Church in Media, PA. Attendance has been heavy, with about 18-20 fencers showing for each practice.

Archery Marshal – Lady Ellyn Grene

Practices have begun for the year, and are being held Sundays 2-4pm at Mikael’s, weather permitting. See the Bhakail calendar on the website for further details.

The East Kingdom Archery Championship Tournament will be held this year at Southern Region War Camp the weekend of May 30-June 1. Check for event webpage for further details as we get closer to the date: https://www.eastkingdom.org/event-details/?eid=4369

Thrown Weapons Marshal – currently vacant; Kenarri Mikael melrakki, reporting

Practices have started on Sunday, 11 am to 1 pm. I will be looking for some new rounds for targets. Good rounds are 16-20 inches in diameter (our target zone is a 14 in circle) and about 6-8 inches thick. If one person would have trouble carrying it, then it probably is too big.

Chronicler – Lady Ellyn Grene

Nothing much to report this month.

Minister of Arts & Sciences – Honorable Lady Scolastica Capellaria

After a busy march with our Kingdom A&S championship and Mudthaw, Bhakail’s artisans prepare for the waking of the salamander with many an arts and science activity to be had.

If you are interested in teaching a class, holding an A&S night, or other A&S related activity, please contact me!

There are A&S opportunities at the following local events:

April 18-20, 2025: Waking of the Salamander IV (Media PA). An Artisans village and weekend of camping and learning.
April 26, 2025: Spring Schola, Barony of An Dubhaigeainn (Stony Brook NY)
May 16-18: Tournament of the Sprining Doe, Shire of Caer Adamant (Denton MD). A&S Competition, arts and science display, bardic contest, and dancing!
May 17, 2025: Lions End Schola: Pride of Lions, Canton of Lions End (Glen Cove, NY). A Day of A&S Classes and A&S Competition.
May 23-26: Quest for Wit and Wisdom, Barony of Settmour Swamp (Pittstown NJ). A weekend of questing and learning about Celtic history and Lore.
May 30-June1: Southern Region War Camp and East Kingdom Archery Championship. Includes arts and science competition, guild meetings and more!
June 14th: May-be (I’ll try something new) Barony of Iron Bog (Pilesgrove, NJ). A day of classes and learning and trying new things!
June 21: Buckland Cross A&S and Bardic Championship (Location tba Pennsylvania). The Barony’s A&S and bardic championships!

The Kingdom MOAs office now has a calendar for arts and science events across the kingdom! https://moas.eastkingdom.org/event-calendar/

If you have any A&S interests that you would like to explore, need help researching something, or are looking for resources feel free to email me at MOAS@bhakail.eastkingdom.org. I also would love to see what you are working on! Please send me pictures of your projects!

Chatelaine – Lady Chana Freidl the Maker

A popular Philadelphia podcaster posted a short video of Bhakail’s weekly fight practice on TikTok/Instagram that generated some buzz. A couple of the fighters and I answered all the comments with invitations to join practice, and I got one response so far. We will also see a lot of public involvement at Waking of the Salamander next weekend, so please take the time to talk to the people who walk through the park who show interest!

Webminister – Máistir Mael Eoin mac Echuidh

Not much progress, still working on a new Bhakail website and looking for photos of our regular activities to make the website reflect what we’re currently doing, preferably updated over time.

March 2025 Officer Reports

Following are the monthly officer reports that have been submitted prior to the Bhakail monthly business meeting of March 20, 2025.

Coronet’s Report – Baron Mikael melrakki

Lots of things going on. Both inside and outside of the Barony. But there can be more things.
More Things!
MORE THINGS!
MUST HAVE ALL THE THINGS!!!!
Muhahahahaha…
Sorry, Evil Baron mode slipped in.

Anyway, yes, there is always room for the Barony to do more things.
If you have ideas for things that the Barony can be doing, let me know.

Mikael

Rapier Marshal – Don Melchior Kriebel

Rapier practice continued to be held at the Reformation Lutheran Church in Media. Practice consistently had around 20 fencers per practice.

Our new baronial loaner blade should arrive this week.

Archery Marshal – Lady Ellyn Grene

The weather is hinting that we will be able to start weekly practices soon! This Sunday, March 23 there will be a range day to work on a few projects to get ready to resume practices. The main projects will be remeasuring the range and considering how to best position targets to avoid the arrow-eating tree, and putting together some new target backs to replace the ones that got all shot up last year. Come by Mikael’s at 2pm if you want to help.

This year archery practices will still be on Sunday afternoons, but the start time is moving back half an hour to 2:00pm. This will give time between TW and archery practices for brunch and socializing!

The East Kingdom Archery Championship competition will this year be in the southern region, scheduled to be held during Southern Region War Camp in Carillion, May 30 – June 1.

Chronicler – Lady Ellyn Grene

Currently working on the next issue of the Salamander.

Minister of Arts & Sciences – Honorable Lady Scolastica Capellaria

Several Bhakailis displayed and competed at the Kingdom A&S Championships to much aplomb and excitement! And our Seneschal taught an impromptu class for scribes!

If you are interested in teaching a class, holding an A&S night, or other A&S related activity, please contact me!

The Next Kingdom Online display deadline is April 15. Details to be released to the list shortly!

There are A&S opportunities at the following local events:

March 29, 2025: Mudthaw XLIV, Settmour Swamp (Washington, NJ). A&S Challenge and Display.
April 12, 2025: Dumpling-fest aka Dumpling-Palooza, Shire of the Rusted Woodlands (Sussex, NJ). A day of cooking and learning about dumplings!
April 18-20, 2025: Waking of the Salamander IV (Media PA). An Artisans village and weekend of camping and learning.
April 26, 2025: Spring Schola, Barony of An Dubhaigeainn (Stony Brook NY)
May 17, 2025: Lions End Schola: Pride of Lions, Canton of Lions End (Glen Cove, NY). A Day of A&S Classes and A&S Competition.
May 23-26: Quest for Wit and Wisdom, Barony of Settmour Swamp (Pittstown NJ). A weekend of questing and learning about Celtic history and Lore.

The Kingdom MOAs office now has a calendar for arts and science events across the kingdom! https://moas.eastkingdom.org/event-calendar/

Chatelaine – Lady Chana Freidl the Maker

I plan on downsizing our Gold Key collection as I will be moving and losing some storage space. Other local groups have expressed a desire for a Gold Key swap to make sure we all have the sizes and styles we need, so hopefully that can be organized soon.

Bailiwick of Ivyeinrust – Deputy Seneschal Livia Petralia reporting

the Bailiwick had a short meeting on march 3 covering important topics like:

The next Bailiwick meeting will be Monday, April 14th at 7:15pm on Zoom
The next Lunch! In the Bailiwick will be Monday, March 10th around noon-thirty at Sang Kee
The next event to be advertised on the Bailiwick’s website will be Waking of the Salamander
We have donated some of our Gold Key to University of Mary Washington Renaissance Club (Fredricksburg, VA) via the SCA College Network discord server. Their post about it on instagram (https://www.instagram.com/p/DGqqOPKRoaS/) was picked up by the SCASocial account. But we are not looking to make our own social media post about it (because we are feeling guilty about not writing to all of the former Bhakailis who have donated to our Gold Key to inform them of the transfer ahead of time). This donation is still less than half of our Gold Key holdings.
We are making progress in getting our bank signatories card updated.

February 2025 Business Meetings Notes

Barony of Bhakail Meeting Notes: February 20, 2025

Officers in Attendance: Mikael melrakki, Margarette la Gantiere, Bryan Mac Dhunghaill, Chana Freidl the Maker, Dillena o’r Gwyrdd, Ellyn Grene, Mael Eoin mac Echuid, Scolastica Capelleria, Ysmay de Lynn

Other populace in attendance: Philadelphia Brown

Events

Waking of the Salamander

A bid was submitted by Chana and Ysmay and has been approved. The concept for the event is a return to Artisan’s Village, with learning from each other in an informal way that is accessible to the public. The dates for the event are April 18- 20, 2025.

Champions and Commons & Bhakail Yule

Bids are sought for these upcoming events! Yule is tentatively scheduled for December 13, 2025.

Tavern 2026

Potential dates are either January 24 or 31. The plan is to pencil in for the venue at the German Society for the same weekend as Birka.

New Business

Announcements from the Seneschal

Davit Jamburiani, who is primarily interested in Book Heraldry, has taken the Deputy Herald position. Congratulations to Davit!

Scolastica Capelleria now the Kingdom A&S Deputy for online displays. Congratulations to Scolastica!

Bhakail Sheetwall for the East Kingdom Encampment at Pennsic

Bhakail is not currently represented with a sheetwall at the East Kingdom Encampment at Pennsic. If you are interested in helping out with making a new sheetwall, please reach out to Margarette or Chana.

Additional Officer Reports

Coronet’s Report – Baron Mikael melrakki

Events. Lots to say about events.

First, Tavern was excellent. Good food, good camaraderie and we have new Bardic and Gaming Champions.

Waking of the Salamander is just around the corner. This is your last chance to let me know if you think someone deserving of an award to be able to be given at that event.

The first ever Rapier Crown is coming up. The whole society is keeping an eye on this.

And there are a bunch of local events that people should be going to: Nova Schola, A&S Champs, Mudthaw, Coronation to name a few.

Also, Ysmay and Chana are working on codifying an event process to make it easier for people to run events. A step by step guide with details on how to do some of the steps such as getting the announcement on the kingdom calendar and setting up the paypal registrations.

Minister of the List – Honorable Lord Bryan mac Dhughaill an Boghadair

There is nothing to report. I have not heard anything about the classes yet.

Minute notes recorded by Ellyn Grene

Feebruary 2025 Officer Reports

Following are the monthly officer reports that have been submitted prior to the Bhakail monthly business meeting of February 20, 2025.

Salamander Pursuivant’s Report – Finnólfr Hrafnsson

Court – At the Sign of the Elderflower and Boot

We had an excellent court where we crowned two new Baronial Champions!

Melvin Silber won the Bardic Competition hosted by Sabine de Kerbriant and is our new Baronial Bardic Champion!

Emily Della Luna won the gaming Competition hosed by Magister Rowen Cloteworthy and is our new Baronial Gaming Champion!

We thank Magister Rowen and Zacharie de Syrens for their excellent service during their time as Baronial Gaming and Bardic Champions respectively.

In addition, Dragmall Viðnir was presented with a Flame of Bhakail for his creation of the astounding new Baronial Archery Regalia. Lady Dillena o’r Gwyrddol and Lord Aiden Underhill were presented with Flames of Bhakail for hosting and running the event. Finally, Anshelm Hofer was given a Flame for his fantastic dayboard for the event.

In addition to court, I have assisted Francisco de Monte Cristo with registering his new Device and have begun working with Merlin Silber on registering a name and device.

Rapier Marshal – Don Melchior Kriebel

Rapier practice continued to be held at the Reformation Lutheran Church in Media. There were no incidents of note, and attendance was heavy, with 18-24 fencers in each practice.

Of note we sold one of the old loaner rapier (one that everyone but one person hated – the one who bought it) the funds from that sale have gone towards the purchase of a new loaner rapier blade.

We are also starting work on a long-term project to reduce the bulk of the rapier loaner gear using the new rapier armor standards.

Archery Marshal – Lady Ellyn Grene

Nothing to report.

Chronicler – Lady Ellyn Grene

The next issue of The Salamander will be published in March. Please send me any content you would like to contribute by March 21.

Minister of Arts & Sciences – Honorable Lady Scolastica Capellaria

If you are interested in teaching a class, holding an A&S night, or other A&S related activity, please contact me!

There are A&S opportunities at the following local events:

March 1, 2025: East Kingdom Crown’s Arts and Science Champions Competition: Kingdom A&S Championship! Settmour Swamp, (Washington NJ.) A great place to display and compete on the kingdom level.
March 8, 2025: Nova Schola, Hartshorndale (Collegeville PA). A Day of learning with classes!
March 29, 2025: Mudthaw XLIV, Settmour Swamp (Washington, NJ). A&S Challenge and Display.
April 12, 2025: Dumpling-fest aka Dumpling-Palooza, Shire of the Rusted Woodlands (Sussex, NJ). A day of cooking and learning about dumplings!
April 26, 2025: Spring Schola, Barony of An Dubhaigeainn (Stony Brook NY)
May 17, 2025: Lions End Schola: Pride of Lions, Canton of Lions End (Glen Cove, NY). A Day of A&S Classes and A&S Competition.
May 23-26: Quest for Wit and Wisdom, Barony of Settmour Swamp (Pittstown NJ). A weekend of questing and learning about Celtic history and Lore.

The Kingdom MOAs office now has a calendar for arts and science events across the kingdom! https://moas.eastkingdom.org/event-calendar/

Chatelaine – Lady Chana Freidl the Maker

Nothing much to report. A few responses from my mass PAX email blast have been trickling in, bringing our total positive responses to 5! Better than ever before! A lot of the people from outside Bhakail received emails from their local chatelaine, since I copied them on the initial message, but I don’t know if they’ve followed up since then.

Bailiwick of Ivyeinrust – Deputery Seneschal Livie Petralia reporting

Thank you to everyone who attended the February business meeting for the Bailiwick!

Our next meeting will be Monday, March 3rd. Still at 7:15pm. Still virtual (link will be announced closer to the meeting date).

We will be having an A&S open house gathering, but we are no longer trying to coordinate scheduling a room and parking and wearing pants. Instead, PLEASE ALL join us for AN AMAZING lowkey A&S EXTRAVAGANZA in which we all hang out on zoom and craft. At home. Or work. Or wherever. No matter where you are or what group you are in, please feel free to join us! Friday, February 28th from 4-8pm EST. You do not have to stay for the whole thing. If this works out, we will schedule others at different times so that if this conflicts with a religious service, hopefully the next one will not. But we are doing a thing! Possibly in pajamas (all outfits should be safe for workplace screens).

And we’ve updated the website so that the next local event we will be highlighting is Hartshorn-dale’s Nova Schola on March 8th. If you’d like to coordinate carpooling to get there, bring that up on the listserv or the baronial discord!

January 2025 issue of the Salamander

Here is the latest issue of the Bhakail newsletter, The Salamander. Read inside for details about Tavern, and the court reports from Bhakail Yule Revel XLV & Baronial Investiture.

January 2025 Business Meetings Notes

Barony of Bhakail Meeting Notes: January 16, 2024

Officers in Attendance: Mikael melrakki, Margarette la Gantiere, Bryan Mac Dhunghaill, Chana Freidl the Maker, Dillena o’r Gwyrdd, Ellyn Grene, Melchoir Kriebal, Mael Eoin mac Echuid, Martyn de Halliwell

Other populace in attendance: Philadelphia Brown, Roseia Posey, John, Livia Petralia

Old Business

Changes to the Bhakail Financial Policies

As initially discussed at the December 2024 business meeting, the Exchequer has proposed changes to the Bhakail financial policies. These changes include to reorder and renumber items to bring it in line with EK financial policies and to specify staggered terms for the at-Large seats on Bhakail’s Council of the Exchequer (CoE) aka the “Finance Committee.” Martyn made a motion to bring this to a vote, seconded by Mael Eoin. A vote was held and passed.

Baronial Herald

Letters of intent for Salamander Pursuivant (Herald) were invited and one letter was submitted by Finnolfr Hrafnsson. Motion to bring to vote by Chana, seconded to Mael Eoin. A vote was held to appoint Finn and passed.

Bhakail Finance Committee Membership

Martyn reported that Motte Nachfalter, Gisella Szabo, and Bryan Mac Dhunghaill have been appointed to the finance committee.

New Business

New Bhakail Discord Server

Bhakail will be launching a new server on Discord this evening. Details on how to join will be communicated by email and other communication channels. Reach out to Dillena if you have any questions.

Proposal for a Combined Regional Baronial Championship Event

Time was offered for any additional feedback beyond what has been solicited prior to the meeting. Margarette reported that the feedback from the populace to date has not indicated interest.

Bhakail Event Planning and Planning Guidance Documentation

Chana and Ysmay are working on a document that provides guidance on how to successfully plan and organize the various baronial events. If you have ideas on what should be included in this document, please reach out to Chana (chatelaine@bhakail.eastkingdom.org) or Ysmay (chamberlain@bhakail.eastkingdom.org). Baron Mikael encouraged event organizers to think about how to incorporate more SCA activities into the baronial events, and also for planning for events to start as early as possible.

Baronial Thrown Weapons Marshal

Mikael has volunteered to be reinstated as the Bhakail Thrown Weapons Marshal. A vote for the position will be held at the February business meeting.

Additional Officer Reports

Minister of the List – Honorable Lord Bryan mac Dhughaill an Boghadair

Nothing to report. There will be a virtual class in the spring, I will let you know in case you are interested.

Minute notes recorded by Ellyn Grene