Monthly Archives: January 2016

Officer Election 2016

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2016 candidates for the offices of Seneschal, Chatelaine and Minister of Arts and Science have submitted their letters of intent and the election is scheduled for the next Shire Business Meeting on Sunday, February 21, 2016 at Days of Knights in Newark.

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1. SENESCHAL (One candidate)
o Baron Adolphus Benner (David Smith, Jr.)

2. MINISTER OF ARTS AND SCIENCE (MOAS) (One candidate)
o Lady Mairi Crawford (Lisa Moran)

3. CHATELAINE (Two candidates)
o Lady Dionise O’Towie (Denise Setchko)
o Lady Laurena Mouchot (Lorraine Padgett)

In order to vote, you must be a current member of the SCA and live within the boundaries of the Shire (geographical Delaware.) You will need to bring identification showing your address and a copy of your SCA Membership card in order to cast a vote at the meeting.

If you are unable to attend the meeting, you may submit an Absentee Ballot. Absentee Ballots must be received by Saturday, February 20, 2106 and will be counted at the Shire’s Business meeting on Sunday, February 21, 2016. Please print the ballot at the following link:

Absentee Ballot Caer Adamant 2016

Complete ballot and send via postal mail along with a copy of identification showing your address and a copy of your SCA Membership card to:

Hope Mick (Lady Sybilla of Rona)
40 Fairway Road, 3C
Newark, DE 19711-5659

If you have any questions please contact Lady Shoshana.

Schola in the Shire – Saturday, February 13, 2016

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Join us for Schola in the Shire, a day of classes with something for nearly everyone!

Schedule!

10:00 a.m.: doors open
11:00 a.m.: classes begin
12:30 p.m.: dayboard is available
4:00 p.m.: classes conclude
4:30 p.m.: Court of TRM
6:00 p.m.: site closes

The Classes!

CLASS SCHEDULE AND INFORMATION (Google Docs)

Our teachers are developing a diverse offering. Some of the classes being offered are:

Martial:

*How to watch heavy weapons fighting for the non-fighter
*Doin’ the Deed (Pas d’Arms, the Deed, and the formal tourney)
*Rattan Weapons and Design
*Melee Tactics and Training

Performance and General:

*Ethnic Folkdance — what it is and why it is important
*Songs Every SCAdian Should Know
*Lampwork (Glass Beads)
*Tips and Tricks of the Professional Tailor

Calligraphy & Illumination:

*Twists: Acanthus and Ribbons
*Making Gouache Paint for Scribes
*Starting from Scratch
*Award Document Layout

Embroidery:

*Introduction to German Brick Stitch
*14th Century Purse Embellishments
*16th Century English Monochrome Embroidery
*Athena’s Thimble 101…Guild Information and Panel

BIOGRAPHIES OF OUR TEACHERS

The Food!

Our talented kitchen staff will take us on a culinary tour.

First Service — French
*Crepes with Applesauce
*French Toast
*Smoked Salmon
*Brie
*Fruit
*Bread

Second Service — Andalusian
*Batter-fried eggplant
*Ahrash (fried-flattened meatballs)
*Grape Leaves
*Green Chicken
*Naan

Third Service — German
*Quark Savory
*Good Roast Pork
*Bread
*Apple Pillows

For food-related issues, contact our Head of Kitchen, Lady Hasanah bint al-Khalil ibn Habib (LadyHasanahOfCarillion@yahoo.com).

Event Location
First Unitarian Church of Wilmington (DE)
730 Halstead Road
Wilmington , DE 19803
Google Map

Directions:
The site is just off of Route 202 (Concord Pike) in north Wilmington, and is relatively accessible from I-95. Google maps and most GPS programs provide reliable directions. Parking is available behind the church. If there is no snow on the ground, additional parking is available in a vacant lot across Whitby Drive.

Event Fees
Site: Members: $12.00 age 18 years and older (non-members will be subject to the SCA’s $5.00 non-member surcharge.) Youth younger than 18: $10.00. Children under the age of 5 are guests of the Shire. A family cap of $44.00 ($54.00 for non-members) can be applied to family members residing at the same address.

Feast: No feast, but a substantial dayboard will be available to all at no extra cost.

Make Checks Payable to: SCA, Inc. — Shire of Caer Adamant

Contact Information
Event Steward:
Hedewigis Ockenfussin
(Linda O. Brizendine)
hedewigis@gmail.com
tel. 302.239.9787 (land line)

Send Reservations to:
Hope Mick (Lady Sybilla of Rona)
40 Fairway Road, 3C
Newark, DE 19711-5659

Other Contact Information:
For any food-related issues, please contact Lady Hasanah bint al-Khalil ibn Habib (LadyHasanahOfCarillion@yahoo.com)

Class scheduler Baroness Mari Clock van Hoorne (Marietta.sca@gmail.com)

 

Text copied from the East Kingdom Event Calendar. 

Please use the link provided above for the most up-to-date information on classes.