May 25 – Demo for Newark Charter School

THEY WANT US BACK!!
The Newark Charter School 5th grade has resumed Ye Olde Renaissance Night program (an evening set in the 1400s) and would love for us to participate again this year with display stations and a brief fighting demo.

WE NEED YOU
–A&S displays (bring your own table & chairs, disinfectant wipes, water, snacks, etc.)
–Garb of all sorts
–Fighters who want to have some fun (bring your own water, etc.)

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WHEN
Wed., May 25, 2022, 5:00 – 8:30 PM

WHERE
Newark Charter School, 2001 Patriot Way, Newark, DE 19711

THIS YEAR
Weather permitting, the school will hold the event OUTSIDE, under tents
     If we’re outside, masks are not required.
     If we’re inside, masks are required.
Either way, we’ll need proof of vaccination and/or negative PCR test taken within 72 hours of the event.

SCHEDULE
Last time the schedule went like this:

5:00 – 6:00 We set up in the gym and garbed up (school bathrooms are open to us)
6:00 – 6:30 Students moved through stations (archery, armor, take pictures)
6:30 – 7:00 Students moved through the buffet line and ate while music played
7:00 – 7:15 An outside group performed/showcased their talents
7:15 – 7:55 OUR FIGHT DEMO!
7:55 – 8:00 Closing remarks

EAST KINGDOM COVID SAFE & MASKING POLICY
For more information, go to the Gate in a Box: COVID Edition resource on the Kingdom Seneschal’s webpage: https://seneschal.eastkingdom.org/gate-in-a-box-covid-edition/

Although the SCA complies with all applicable laws to ensure the health and safety of our event participants, we cannot eliminate the risk of exposure to infectious diseases during in-person events. By participating in the in-person events of the SCA, you acknowledge and accept the potential risks. You agree to take any additional steps to protect your own health and safety and those under your control as you believe to be necessary.

May 15 Shire Mtg and Meet & Greet

MONTHLY BUSINESS MEETING and MEET & GREET
We will be meeting at Glasgow Park where the fighter practices occur.  BRING a chair, something to drink and whatever else you might need to be comfortable.  Stay, if you like, and see the fighter practice that follows. Virtual participation option will be available as well.

WHEN
Sunday, May 15, 2022, 12:00-NOON

WHERE
Glasgow Regional Park, 2275 Pulaski Hwy, Newark, DE 19702 (at the old stone wall running parallel to Pulaski Hwy/Route 40 at the park’s East Entrance near Pavilion #3).  Use Google Maps or download this site map (PDF).  

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VIRTUAL
Meeting date has passed

MORE INFORMATION
Although the SCA complies with all applicable laws to ensure the health and safety of our event participants, we cannot eliminate the risk of exposure to infectious diseases during in-person events. By participating in the in-person events of the SCA, you acknowledge and accept the potential risks. You agree to take any additional steps to protect your own health and safety and those under your control as you believe to be necessary.

GOOGLE MEET HELP
Get training and help, visit: https://support.google.com/a/users/answer/9282720?hl=en

MEETING NOTES
Located on the Caer Adamant website under The Shire, Shire Business.

QUESTIONS
Contact Seneschal.

Apr 17 Shire Meeting

MONTHLY BUSINESS MEETING
Please join us for the Shire business meeting this month. Nominations for Seneschal, Chatelaine and Minster of Arts and Sciences will be discussed

WHEN
Sunday, April 17, 2022, 11:00 AM

VIRTUAL
Meeting date has passed

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GOOGLE MEET HELP
Get training and help, visit: https://support.google.com/a/users/answer/9282720?hl=en

MEETING NOTES
Located on the Caer Adamant website under The Shire, Shire Business.

MORE INFORMATION
Although the SCA complies with all applicable laws to ensure the health and safety of our event participants, we cannot eliminate the risk of exposure to infectious diseases during in-person events. By participating in the in-person events of the SCA, you acknowledge and accept the potential risks. You agree to take any additional steps to protect your own health and safety and those under your control as you believe to be necessary

QUESTIONS
Contact Seneschal.

Feb. 20 Shire Mtg & Election

Please join us for our February business meeting.  EVERYONE is welcome.  Dress is modern (no garb).

—We will be voting on the offices of Seneschal, Chatelaine, and Minster of Arts and Sciences.
—We will also be voting on the proposed event of Hunters Picnic.

WHEN
Sunday, February 20, 2022, 11:00 AM

WHERE
Virtual
Meeting date has passed

QUESTIONS
Contact Seneschal.

2022-23 Officer Candidates

Pursuant to the Bylaws of Caer Adamant, Letters of Intent for the offices of Seneschal, Chatelaine, Minister of A & S for the 2022-23 terms were accepted up to the January business meeting.

Candidates for office:

  • Seneschal:  Lady Aoife inghean Donnchaidh offers to continue to hold the position until another member is willing to assume the role
  • Chatelaine:  Lady Isabel of Rosley
  • Minister of A&S:  Lady Nancy Alyn offers to serve  until another member is willing to assume the role

Officer elections will occur during the February business meeting via closed ballot. The winner will be that candidate who receives a simple majority of the votes cast. Should the Populace vote to reject all of the candidates for a position, and that position is required by East Kingdom Law or Corpora, the process of holding a new election will begin immediately. In the interim, the Seneschal will make provisions for the performance of any duties of the office required.

Questions
Contact Seneschal (Lady Aoife inghean Donnchaidh) by email to mailto:seneschal@caer-adamant.eastkingdom.org.

Jan 23 Shire Meeting

MONTHLY BUSINESS MEETING for the Shire of Caer Adamant.
Please join us for the Shire business meeting this month. Nominations for Seneschal, Chatelaine and Minster of Arts and Sciences will be discussed.

WHEN
Sunday, January 23, 2022, 11:00 AM

ALL ARE WELCOME
Meeting date has passed

GOOGLE MEET HELP
Get training and help, visit: https://support.google.com/a/users/answer/9282720?hl=en

MEETING NOTES
Located on the Caer Adamant website under The Shire, Shire Business.

QUESTIONS
Contact Seneschal Lady Aoife inghean Donnchaidh by email to seneschal@caer-adamant.eastkingdom.org.

Dec 12 – Shire Meeting (virtual)

Please join us for the last BUSINESS MEETING of 2021.

WHEN
Sunday, December 12, 2021, 11:00 AM

ALL ARE WELCOME
Google Meet video call link: 
https://meet.google.com/tdi-hnvj-fkr

Or dial: ‪(US) +1 657-235-2692 PIN: ‪330 279 401#

More phone numbers: https://tel.meet/tdi-hnvj-fkr?pin=5396377334998

Call for Officer Candidates
Pursuant to the Bylaws of Caer Adamant, nominations for the offices of Seneschal, Chatelaine, and Minister of Arts & Sciences for the 2022-2023 term are open.

Letters of intent must be received by the Seneschal prior to the scheduled start of the January business meeting. Letters of intent should include: member’s modern name; SCA name, if applicable; membership number and expiration date and a few lines describing the request. Review Shire Bylaws.

GOOGLE MEET HELP
Get training and help, visit: https://support.google.com/a/users/answer/9282720?hl=en

MEETING NOTES
Located on the Caer Adamant website under The Shire, Shire Business.

QUESTIONS
Contact Seneschal Lady Aoife inghean Donnchaidh by email to seneschal@caer-adamant.eastkingdom.org.

Call for Officer Candidates

Pursuant to the Bylaws of Caer Adamant, nominations for the offices of Seneschal, Chatelaine, and Minister of Arts & Sciences for the 2022-2023 term are open.

Letters of intent must be received by the Seneschal prior to the scheduled start of the January business meeting. Letters of intent should include: member’s modern name; SCA name, if applicable; membership number and expiration date and a few lines describing the request.

  • Candidates will be announced at the January business meeting as well as the Shire web site.
  • Between the January and February business meetings the candidates may submit a statement detailing their qualifications, reason(s) for seeking office and goals for his or her time in office. Responses will be combined and posted to the Shire web site and shared on our FB page.
  • A ballot will be posted to the Shire web page and paper ballots will be available at the February business meeting. Absentee ballots must be received by the Seneschal prior to the February business meeting and included in the tally provided all proofs required by the Bylaws are met. Anyone 14 years or older with valid membership has the right to vote.
  • Officer elections will be via closed ballot during the February business meeting. The winner will be that candidate who receives a simple majority of the votes cast. Should the Populace vote to reject all of the candidates for a position, and that position is required by East Kingdom Law or Corpora, the process of holding a new election will begin immediately. In the interim, the Seneschal will make provisions for the performance of any duties of the office required.

For more information, refer to the Shire Bylaws. Kindly direct your questions to our Seneschal.

Nov 14 – Shire Meeting (virtual)

MONTHLY BUSINESS MEETING for the Shire of Caer Adamant. EVERYONE is welcome to attend and encouraged to participate!

We’re getting close to our yearly officer elections, Seneschal, Chatelaine, and Minister of Arts and Sciences. If you would like more information about any of the positions or have been considering running for office in the Shire please let me know!

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WHEN
Sunday, November 14, 2021, 11:00 AM

ALL ARE WELCOME
Video call link: https://meet.google.com/oyp-kapi-irz
Or dial: +1 413-679-2846 PIN: 477 304 512#
More phone numbers: https://tel.meet/oyp-kapi-irz?pin=5956300540754 

GOOGLE MEET HELP
Get training and help, visit: https://support.google.com/a/users/answer/9282720?hl=en

MEETING NOTES
Located on the Caer Adamant website under The Shire, Shire Business.

QUESTIONS
Contact Seneschal Lady Aoife inghean Donnchaidh by email to seneschal@caer-adamant.eastkingdom.org.

Oct 17 – Shire Meeting (virtual)

MONTHLY BUSINESS MEETING for the Shire of Caer Adamant.
EVERYONE is welcome to attend and encouraged to participate!

Please keep in mind that we’re getting close to officer elections for:
-Seneschal,
-Chatelaine, and
-Minister of Arts and Sciences.

If you would like more information about any of the positions or have been considering running for office in the Shire please let me know!

WHEN
Sunday, October 17, 2021, 11:00 AM

ALL ARE WELCOME
Video call link: https://meet.google.com/pav-kuyv-ddw
Or dial:  ‪(US) +1 316-500-6805 PIN: ‪836 152 071#
More phone numbers: https://tel.meet/pav-kuyv-ddw?pin=4858445130662

GOOGLE MEET HELP
Get training and help, visit: https://support.google.com/a/users/answer/9282720?hl=en

MEETING NOTES
Located on the Caer Adamant website under The Shire, Shire Business.

QUESTIONS
Contact Seneschal Lady Aoife inghean Donnchaidh by email to seneschal@caer-adamant.eastkingdom.org.

Sept 19 – Shire Meeting (virtual)

MONTHLY BUSINESS MEETING
for the Shire of Caer Adamant.

EVERYONE is welcome to attend
and encouraged to participate!

WHEN
Sunday, September 19, 2021
11:00 AM

ALL ARE WELCOME
Join the meeting by video with this link (https://meet.google.com/qsw-dixu-rbx) or dial in (TBA).

GOOGLE MEET HELP
Get training and help, visit: https://support.google.com/a/users/answer/9282720?hl=en

MEETING NOTES
Located on the Caer Adamant website under The Shire, Shire Business.

QUESTIONS
Contact Seneschal Lady Aoife inghean Donnchaidh by email to seneschal@caer-adamant.eastkingdom.org.

Aug 14 – Shire Meeting (hybrid)

MONTHLY BUSINESS MEETING

JOIN US at our August business meeting. We will be meeting in person at the Shire booth at the Dover Comic Con.  The meeting will be held at our booth at Dover Comic Con (admission to the event is free).

Come meet in person and then support other local businesses and organizations or join us virtually. Garb is not required for the meeting, but if you’d like to help represent the Shire at the event, you’re more than welcome to attend the meeting in garb.

BRING a chair, something to drink and whatever else you might need to be comfortable as it may be hot.

WHEN
Saturday, August 14, 2021, 11:00 AM

WHERE
At a booth at the Dover Comic Con… Loockerman Street, Federal Street, MLK Jr. Blvd and West Loockerman Street, Dover, DE 19904.

TO ATTEND DIGITALLY
Join by video:  https://meet.google.com/ipk-spex-noc
Join by phone:  (US) +1 409-422-5258 PIN: ‪549 989 378#
More phone numbers: https://tel.meet/ipk-spex-noc?pin=5387134584675 

MORE INFORMATION
Although the SCA complies with all applicable laws to try to ensure the health and safety of our event participants, we cannot eliminate the risk of exposure to infectious diseases during in-person events. By participating in the in-person events of the SCA, you acknowledge and accept the potential risks. You agree to take any additional steps to protect your own health and safety and those under your control as you believe to be necessary.

GOOGLE MEET HELP
Get training and help, visit: https://support.google.com/a/users/answer/9282720?hl=en

MEETING NOTES
Located on the Caer Adamant website under The Shire, Shire Business.

QUESTIONS
Contact Seneschal Lady Aoife inghean Donnchaidh by email to seneschal@caer-adamant.eastkingdom.org.

July 25 – Shire Meeting (hybrid)

MONTHLY BUSINESS MEETING
JOIN US at our July business meeting. We will be meeting in person at Silver Lake Park in Dover. We will meet by the playground closest to the Washington Street parking lot. (There will also be a virtual component for those not able to attend in person.)

BRING a chair, something to drink and whatever else you might need to be comfortable as it will be hot.

MASKS are encouraged by the Kingdom at this time.

WHEN
Sunday, July 25, 2021, 11:00 AM

WHERE
Silver Lake Park, 300 Washington Street, Dover, DE 19901 (Directions on Google Maps)

TO ATTEND DIGITALLY
Google Meet video call link: https://meet.google.com/vpq-epxn-apr
Join by phone by dialing: +1 563-293-5187 PIN: 780 442 335#.
More phone numbers: https://tel.meet/vpq-epxn-apr?pin=3366630774775

MORE INFORMATION
Although the SCA complies with all applicable laws to try to ensure the health and safety of our event participants, we cannot eliminate the risk of exposure to infectious diseases during in-person events. By participating in the in-person events of the SCA, you acknowledge and accept the potential risks. You agree to take any additional steps to protect your own health and safety and those under your control as you believe to be necessary.

GOOGLE MEET HELP
Get training and help, visit: https://support.google.com/a/users/answer/9282720?hl=en

MEETING NOTES
Located on the Caer Adamant website under The Shire, Shire Business.

QUESTIONS
Contact Seneschal Lady Aoife inghean Donnchaidh by email to seneschal@caer-adamant.eastkingdom.org.

June 27 – Shire Meeting (hybrid)

MONTHLY BUSINESS MEETING
Great news! We’re able to meet in person for our business meeting for the first time since February 2020. We’ll meet at Glasgow Park where our fighters practice.

WHEN
Sunday, June 27, 2021, 11:00 AM

TO ATTEND IN PERSON (MUST PRE-REGISTER)
All attendees need to pre-register before the meeting. Sign up here: https://docs.google.com/…/1hpzajmJsnIgQ0Ky5i4mO…/edit…

Masks are required.. Please note, that a mask will need to be worn over nose and mouth at all times during the meeting and social distancing of 6 feet between people who aren’t members of the same household will need to be observed. All attendees will need to sign in before the meeting for contact tracing, per Society guidelines.

TO ATTEND DIGITALLY
If you would like to attend digitally/virtually use these links: attend by Google Meets (video) https://meet.google.com/efh-cwxi-bhw or by phone by dialing (US) +1 657-400-2717 PIN: ‪952 106 156#. More phone numbers: https://tel.meet/efh-cwxi-bhw?pin=9714395412088

PROPOSAL – SHIRE CHAMPION
This month we will vote a proposal to clarify the duties and obligations related to the position of Shire Champion. Please follow the link to see the proposal
https://docs.google.com/document/d/11RVvfxjE5l_m0VbS_eHEcr5wnJaAj7mhm95cHVXDpQE/edit?fbclid=IwAR3AxicFfCpMUkrpi8G2PxV51Nv982XpdMxm-1irRmWLiLvgSeASUoHubLk

GOOGLE MEET HELP
Get training and help, visit: https://support.google.com/a/users/answer/9282720?hl=en

MEETING NOTES
Located on the Caer Adamant website under The Shire, Shire Business.

QUESTIONS
Contact Seneschal Lady Aoife inghean Donnchaidh by email to seneschal@caer-adamant.eastkingdom.org.

May 30 – Shire Meeting (virtual only) with Proposal about Shire Champion

MONTHLY BUSINESS MEETING for the Shire of Caer Adamant. EVERYONE is welcome to attend and encouraged to participate!

WHEN
Sunday, May 30, 2021, 11:00 AM

ALL ARE WELCOME
Join the meeting by video with this link: https://meet.google.com/wdj-uafs-peq or dial in: ‪(US) +1 336-652-2179 PIN: ‪983 528 408#.  More phone numbers: https://tel.meet/wdj-uafs-peq?pin=8495847216303.

PROPOSAL – SHIRE CHAMPION
This month we will be discussing a proposal to clarify the duties for the position of Shire Champion. Please follow this link to see the proposal:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/11RVvfxjE5l_m0VbS_eHEcr5wnJaAj7mhm95cHVXDpQE/edit?fbclid=IwAR3AxicFfCpMUkrpi8G2PxV51Nv982XpdMxm-1irRmWLiLvgSeASUoHubLk

GOOGLE MEET HELP
Get training and help, visit: https://support.google.com/a/users/answer/9282720?hl=en

MEETING NOTES
Located on the Caer Adamant website under The Shire, Shire Business.

QUESTIONS
Contact Seneschal Lady Aoife inghean Donnchaidh by email to seneschal@caer-adamant.eastkingdom.org.