Jan. 12 Shire Meeting & Call for Candidates

GREETINGS POPULACE,
Join in the Monthly Shire business meeting.  Everyone is welcome to attend and participate.  Connect with friends, learn what is going on, what is being planned and join in the discussions.  Dress is modern (no garb).

WHEN
Sunday, January 12, 2025
11:00 AM Business Meeting

William Morris letter M

Call for Officer Candidates
Pursuant to the Bylaws of Caer Adamant, nominations for the offices for the 2025-2026 term are open for Exchequer, Herald, Knight Marshal, and Webminister.

Letters of intent must be submitted by the candidate to the Seneschal prior to the scheduled start of the January business meeting (submit with an email).  The letter will include the member’s modern name, SCA name (if applicable), membership number and expiration date, and a few lines describing the request. Candidates for each office will be announced at the January business meeting, as well as on the website. For more information, refer to the Shire Bylaws.

WHERE
Virtual only
Please MUTE yourself / your audio when not speaking
Video link: meet.google.com/hwz-schu-qwz
Or dial:  (‪US) )‪+1 601-803-2314 | PIN: ‪513 700 595#

QUESTIONS
Contact Seneschal Baroness Laurena Mouchot.

Dec. 8 Shire Mtg & Call for Candidates

    GREETINGS POPULACE,
    Join in the Monthly Shire business meeting.  Everyone is welcome to attend and participate.  Connect with friends, learn what is going on, what is being planned and join in the discussions.  Dress is modern (no garb).

    WHEN
    Sunday, December 8, 2024
    11:00 AM Monthly Business Meeting

    William Morris letter M

    Call for Officer Candidates
    Pursuant to the Bylaws of Caer Adamant, nominations for the offices for the 2025-2026 term are open for Exchequer, Herald, Knight Marshal, and Webminister.

    Letters of intent must be submitted by the candidate to the Seneschal prior to the scheduled start of the January business meeting (submit with an email).  The letter will include the member’s modern name, SCA name (if applicable), membership number and expiration date, and a few lines describing the request. Candidates for each office will be announced at the January business meeting, as well as on the website. For more information, refer to the Shire Bylaws.

    WHERE
    Virtual only. This meeting has closed.

    QUESTIONS
    Contact Seneschal Baroness Laurena Mouchot.

    Nov. 10 Shire Mtg & Call for Candidates

    Join in the Monthly Shire business meeting.  Everyone is welcome to attend and participate.  Connect with friends, learn what is going on, what is being planned and join in the discussions.  Dress is modern (no garb).

    WHEN
    Sunday, November 10, 2024
    11:00 AM Monthly Business Meeting

    William Morris letter M

    Call for Officer Candidates
    Pursuant to the Bylaws of Caer Adamant, nominations for the offices for the 2025-2026 term are open for Exchequer, Herald, Knight Marshal, and Webminister.

    Letters of intent must be submitted by the candidate to the Seneschal prior to the scheduled start of the January business meeting (submit with an email).  The letter will include the member’s modern name, SCA name (if applicable), membership number and expiration date, and a few lines describing the request. Candidates for each office will be announced at the January business meeting, as well as on the website. For more information, refer to the Shire Bylaws.

    WHERE
    Virtual Only. The meeting has closed.

    QUESTIONS
    Contact Seneschal Baroness Laurena Mouchot.

    Oct. 20 Shire Mtg & Halloween Themed Social (Smyrna, DE)

    WHEN
    Sunday, October 20, 2024
    11:00-12:00 BUSINESS MEETING
    1:00-4:00 POTLUCK SOCIAL

    DETAILS

    Meetings make the magic happen! Please, come make magic with us.

    Join us for a HALLOWEEN THEMED POTLUCK SOCIAL.  After our 11:00 AM business meeting, we will enjoy a potluck picnic lunch, with medieval games for both kids and adults and a “sheep hunt” for the little ones. With so many talented folks in our Society, it’s no surprise to us that we love a good costume! Show us your favorite spooky SCA look!

    The Shire will be providing hamburgers and hotdogs. Please bring a side dish to share for the potluck (along with an ingredient list for those that need to know).  Send a note to our Seneschal (or comment on the Facebook event post) about the food you are bringing to aid in coordination.

    See you there!

    WHERE
    IN PERSON
    Smyrna Rest Area, 5500 DuPont Pkwy, Smyrna, DE 19977 (look for us under a pavilion)

    QUESTIONS
    Potluck Social,
    contact Seneschal Baroness Laurena Mouchot
    Fighter Practice, contact Knight Marshal Malcolm MacLeod

    Sept. 4 A&S Social (Newark, DE)

    Image shows engraving by Hans Burgkmair the Elder (1473-1531), a German painter and designer of woodcuts, of a European, probably German, medieval workshop / mint.

    Heraldic display!
    Bright banners, decorated shields, and color-coded allies are a key part of our game. Learn all about ways to incorporate heraldic display into your SCA kit. We will cover general concepts and principles as well as specific techniques for making garden-flag sized tent labels, and for appliqué.

    WHEN
    Wednesday, September 4, 2024, 6:00 – 9:00 PM

    WHERE
    Home of Minister of A&S, Simona della Luna, Newark, DE 19702.  There is a cat (in case of allergies) and a few steps to enter the house.

    HAVE QUESTIONS or WANT TO HOST or TEACH?
    Contact Simona della Luna, our Minister of Arts & Sciences

    Sept. 15 Shire Mtg. (Smyrna, DE)

    GREETINGS POPULACE,
    Meetings aren’t just boring stuff, it’s how the magic happens! Please, come, let’s make magic together!

    WHEN
    Sunday, September 15, 2024, 11:00 AM

    WHERE
    IN PERSON
    Smyrna Rest Area, 5500 DuPont Pkwy, Smyrna, DE 19977 (look for us under a pavilion)

    VIRTUAL
    This meeting has closed.

    William Morris letter M

    Event Proposals
    If you want to learn how to run an SCA event or want to be part of one someone else is running, come to a meeting and bring your ideas.

    A & S Projects
    Chat with our A&S Minister about your projects.  Share your idea for a workshop or class!

    Marshal Activities
    Hear the latest from our Knight Marshal and the progress of our loaner armor.

    Heraldry Stuff
    Talk with our Herald and get help submitting your SCA name or device for approval.

    QUESTIONS
    About the Shire, contact Seneschal Baroness Laurena Mouchot
    Fighter Practice, contact Knight Marshal Malcolm MacLeod

    July 14 Shire Mtg. (Smyrna, DE)

    GREETINGS POPULACE,

    Meetings aren’t just boring stuff, it’s how the magic happens! Please, come make magic with us. We discuss various things and are always looking for input.

    WHEN
    Sunday, July 14, 2024, 11:00 AM

    WHERE
    Smyrna Rest Area, 5500 DuPont Pkwy, Smyrna, DE 19977 (look for us under a pavilion)

    William Morris letter M

    Event Proposals
    If you want to learn how to run an event or want to be part of one someone else is running, come to a meeting and bring your ideas.

    A & S Projects
    Come, chat with our A&S Minister about your projects.  Let her know if you have an idea for a workshop or class.

    Marshal Activities
    Hear the latest from our Knight Marshal and the progress of our loaner armor.

    Heraldry Stuff
    Talk with our Herald and get that paperwork to get your name or device submitted for approval.

    Group Project Planning
    Get updates on our replacement Pennsic Wind Wall and more.

    QUESTIONS
    About the Shire, contact Seneschal Baroness Laurena Mouchot
    Fighter Practice, contact Knight Marshal Malcolm MacLeod

    June 16 Shire Mtg & Family Fun Day (Smyrna Rest Area)

    Join us for a Family Fun Day on June 16th at the Smyrna Rest Stop, 5500 DuPont Pkwy, Smyrna, DE 19977.  After our 11:00 AM business meeting, we will enjoy a potluck picnic lunch, followed by medieval games for both kids and adults, a quick and easy craft project anyone can do, and a “sheep hunt” for the little ones.  Everyone is welcome. Garb is welcome (optional). 

    The Shire will be providing hamburgers and hotdogs. Please BRING a side dish to share for the potluck (along with an ingredient list). 

    We would love to see you there!

    WHEN
    Sunday, June 16, 2024
    11:00-12:00 Business Meeting
    1:00-4:00 Food, Fun & Games
    1:00-4:00 Fighter Practice

    Peasants sharing a simple meal of bread and drink; Livre du roi Modus et de la reine Ratio, 14th century (Bibliothèque nationale)

    WHERE
    Smyrna Rest Area, 5500 DuPont Pkwy, Smyrna, DE 19977
    Look for us under a pavilion.
    Google Maps: https://goo.gl/maps/M8uhbEq2jtaGedBz9

    QUESTIONS
    Family Fun Day, contact Seneschal Baroness Laurena Mouchot
    Fighter Practice, contact Knight Marshal Malcolm MacLeod

    May 19 Shire Mtg. (Smyrna Rest Area)

    Meetings aren’t just boring stuff, it’s how the magic happens! Please, come make magic with us. Dress is modern (no garb).

    On the agenda for this month’s meeting:

    Event Proposals:
    If you ever wanted to learn how to run an event or want to be part of one that someone else is in charge of, bring your ideas to this month’s Shire meeting. We will be discussing many things, but this year’s event ideas are on the top of the list. Come with your event ideas and a plan of how you want to run one. Or, come to listen to other proposals to see where you might offer help or ideas.

    A&S Projects:
    Come meet with our new A&S Minister and tell her about your projects; and if there is anything you would like to see a workshop or class for.

    Marshal Activities:
    Join our Knight Marshal to hear about the newest fighters he is training and his progress on loaner armor.

    Heraldry Stuff:
    Talk to our Herald and get that paperwork to finally get your name or device submitted.

    Group Project Planning:
    Hear about plans for our Shire’s Pennsic Windwall Banner replacement and other back drop type things for our local events.

    Join In
    We would love to have input from all of you. As you know, it is YOUR Shire, take the opportunity to help us plan things YOU want to do!

    WHEN
    Sunday, May 19, 2024, 11:00 AM

    WHERE
    Smyrna Rest Area, 5500 DuPont Pkwy, Smyrna, DE 19977 (look for us under a pavilion)

    QUESTIONS
    Contact Seneschal Baroness Laurena Mouchot by email.

    April 14 Shire Mtg. (virtual)

    GREETINGS POPULACE,

    Join in the Monthly Shire business meeting.  Everyone is welcome to attend and participate.  Connect with friends, learn what is going on, what is being planned and join in the discussions.  Dress is modern (no garb).

    WHEN
    Sunday, April 14, 2024
    1:00-2:00 Monthly Business Meeting

    WHERE
    Virtual Only
    Please MUTE your audio when not speaking
    The meeting has closed.

    William Morris letter M

    QUESTIONS
    Contact Seneschal Baroness Laurena Mouchot by email.

    Mar. 10 Shire Mtg. (virtual)

    GREETINGS POPULACE,

    Join in the Monthly Shire business meeting.  Everyone is welcome to attend and participate.  Dress is modern (no garb).

    WHEN
    Sunday, March 10, 2024
    1:00-2:00 Monthly Business Meeting

    William Morris letter M

    WHERE
    Virtual Only
    Please MUTE yourself / your audio when not speaking
    This meeting has closed.

    QUESTIONS
    Contact Seneschal Baroness Laurena Mouchot by email.  

    Feb. 11 Shire Mtg & Election (virtual)

    WHEN
    Sunday, February 11, 2024
    1:00-2:00 Monthly Business Meeting

    William Morris letter M

    DETAILS

    GREETINGS POPULACE,
    Join in the Monthly Shire business meeting.  Everyone is welcome to attend and participate. Dress is modern (no garb).

    2024-25 Officer Election
    Letters of Intent for the offices of Seneschal, Chatelaine and Minister of Arts & Sciences for the 2024-25 terms were accepted up to the January business meeting.

    Candidates
    View a candidate’s Wiki page by clicking their name

    –Seneschal:  
    Baroness Laurena Mouchot
    –Chatelaine:  
    Hubertus Snaegla
    –Minister of A&S: 
    Honorable Simona della Luna (having recently relocated to the East Kingdom, Simona’s page within the Kingdom of Ansteorra is provided)

    Election
    The election will held during the February business meeting.  The winner will be that candidate who receives a simple majority of the votes cast.

    Voting
    Pursuant to our Bylaws, all members of the Shire Populace (any one able to demonstrate reasonable levels of participation in diverse activities within the Shire of Caer Adamant) are eligible to vote in officer elections.  One vote per person will be accepted either in person or via the online ballot.  When voting via the online ballot, your email address will be recorded as part of your response.

    Online Ballot:  Election has closed.

    WHERE
    Virtual Only
    Please MUTE yourself / your audio when not speaking
    The meeting has closed.  

    QUESTIONS
    Contact Seneschal Baroness Laurena Mouchot by email.

    Jan. 14 Shire Mtg & Call for Candidates

    WHEN
    Sunday, January 14, 2024
    1:00-2:00 Monthly Business Meeting

    GREETINGS POPULACE,

    Join in the Monthly Shire business meeting.  Everyone is welcome to attend and participate!  Dress is modern (no garb).

    William Morris letter M

    DETAILS

    Call for Officer Candidates
    Pursuant to the Bylaws of Caer Adamant, nominations for the offices for the 2024-2025 terms are open for Seneschal, Chatelaine, and Minister of Arts & Sciences.

    Letters of intent must be received by the Seneschal prior to the scheduled start of the January business meeting (submit with an email) and should include: member’s modern name; SCA name, if applicable; membership number and expiration date and a statement of interest. For more information, refer to the Shire Bylaws.

    WHERE
    Virtual Only
    Please MUTE yourself / your audio when not speaking
    The meeting has closed.

    QUESTIONS
    Contact Seneschal Baroness Laurena Mouchot.

    Dec. 10 Shire Mtg & Call for Candidates

    GREETINGS POPULACE

    Join in the Monthly Shire business meeting.  Everyone is welcome to attend and participate.  Dress is modern (no garb).

    William Morris letter M

    WHEN
    Sunday, December 10, 2023, 1:00 PM

    Call for Officer Candidates
    Pursuant to the Bylaws of Caer Adamant, nominations for the offices for the 2024-2025 terms are open for Seneschal, Chatelaine, and Minister of Arts & Sciences.

    Letters of intent must be received by the Seneschal prior to the scheduled start of the January business meeting (submit with an email) and should include: member’s modern name; SCA name, if applicable; membership number and expiration date and a statement of interest. For more information, refer to the Shire Bylaws.

    WHERE
    Virtual only
    Please MUTE yourself / your audio when not speaking
    This meeting has closed.

    QUESTIONS
    Contact Seneschal Baroness Laurena Mouchot.

    Nov. 12 Shire Mtg & Call for Candidates & Fighter Practice

    WHEN
    Postponed to Sunday, November 19, 2023
    Sunday, November 12, 2023
    11:00-12:00 BUSINESS MEETING
    1:00-4:00 FIGHTER PRACTICE

    GREETINGS POPULACE,

    Come out and join in the November Shire business meeting.  Everyone is welcome.  Dress is modern (no garb).

    William Morris letter M

    DETAILS
    11:00-12:00 SHIRE MEETING
    Everyone is welcome to attend and participate.

    Call for Officer Candidates
    Pursuant to the Bylaws of Caer Adamant, nominations for the offices for the 2024-2025 terms are open for Seneschal, Chatelaine, and Minister of Arts & Sciences.

    Letters of intent must be received by the Seneschal prior to the scheduled start of the January business meeting (submit with an email) and should include: member’s modern name; SCA name, if applicable; membership number and expiration date and a statement of interest. For more information, refer to the Shire Bylaws.

    WHERE
    Virtual only
    Please MUTE yourself / your audio when not speaking
    Google Meet link:  this meeting has closed.

    QUESTIONS
    Contact Seneschal Baroness Laurena Mouchot.