Category Archives: Shire Business

Jan. 19 Shire Meeting

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EVERYONE is welcome to attend and participate!  Dress is modern (no garb please).

WHEN
Sunday, January 19, 2020, 1:00 – 2:00 PM

WHERE
Kent County Public Library, 497 S. Red Haven Lane, Dover, DE 19901

CALL FOR OFFICER CANDIDATES
Pursuant to the Bylaws of Caer Adamant, the offices of Seneschal, Chatelaine, Minster of A&S, Chronicler and Captain of the Archers for the 2020-2021 terms 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.
  • For more information, refer to the Shire Bylaws, which can be found on the Shire website.

SOCIAL (food before)
We may gather to socialize over food before the meeting.  Our Shire Facebook page is the best resource for up-to-the-minute information.

CAN’T MAKE IT IN PERSON?
Join online via Google Meet (check the Shire Facebook event page for the link).

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

QUESTIONS
Contact Seneschal (Thorson) by email to seneschal@caer-adamant.eastkingdom.org or text to (302) 722-5982.

Dec. 21 Yule in the Shire

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It’s the joyous time of year when we come together to celebrate the ending of the old and the beginning of the new. Join the Shire of Caer Adamant at the beautiful and evocative Greenbank Mills (Wilmington, Delaware) for good cheer, a bite to eat, and maybe a few other little traditions of the seasons. Since this falls on the actual Winter Solstice (11:19 pm in our hemisphere) we will try to have some traditional celebrations such as a bonfire and other outdoor activities, weather permitting.

If you wish to help decorate the Mill or want to help with things to do during the evening, please send Lady Dionise O’Towie (Denise Setchko) an IM to volunteer or with ideas.

WHEN
Saturday, December 21, 2019 5 PM – 9:30 PM

Event Schedule:
5:00 pm Doors Open
5:30 pm Shire Business Meeting & Cocktail Hour (all are welcomed to attend)
6:30 pm Potluck Feast, Games, Storytelling and more
9:30 pm Clean up

If you are still there at 9:30 pm, that means you are staying to help clean up. 
Thank You!

WHERE
Greenbank Mills & Philips Farm, 500 Greenbank Road, Wilmington, DE 19808. 

NOTE:  The small parking lot directly in front of the Mill is reserved to accommodate those with accessibility/mobility needs.  Those who do not require accessibility/mobility accommodation are asked to park in the lot next door.  We will have folks on site to guide you.

POTLUCK FEAST
Please contribute to the potluck feast and bring your own beverage (and some to share if you are so inclined!) Also, bring your own feast gear and drinking vessels.

  • Yes, there are outlets for crock-pots.
  • No, there is no kitchen, oven, stove or refrigerator. Plan accordingly.
  • Please bring serving spoons, carving knives and so on (labeled with your name)
  • Please list all ingredients so those with dietary restrictions can be aware.

Potluck signup here:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/9040d48a8ae2fa4f85-shire

  • Meat/primary dishes (4 needed)
  • Side dishes: veggies and others (9 needed)
  • Desserts: nom, nom, nom (5 needed)
  • Non-alcoholic Beverages:  includes water (2 needed)
  • Other Food Stuff: tidbits, crudités, etc. that don’t fill other categories (10 needed)

REGISTRATION FEE
There is no charge for this event, but please bring a dish to share.

Nov. 17th Shire Meeting

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EVERYONE is welcome to attend and participate!  Dress is modern (no garb please).

WHEN
Sunday, November 17, 2019, 1:00 – 2:00 PM

WHERE
Route 9 Library & Innovation Center, 3022 New Castle Avenue, New Castle, DE 19720

CALL FOR EVEN-YEAR OFFICE CANDIDATES
Pursuant to the Bylaws of Caer Adamant, the offices of Seneschal, Chatelaine, Minister of A&S and Chronicler for the 2020-2021 terms 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.
  • For more information, refer to the Shire Bylaws, which can be found on the Shire website.

SOCIAL (lunch before)
We may gather to socialize over food before the meeting.  Our Shire Facebook page is the best resource for up-to-the-minute information.

CAN’T MAKE IT IN PERSON?
Join online via Google Meet (check the Shire Facebook event page for the link).

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

QUESTIONS
Contact Seneschal (Thorson) by email to seneschal@caer-adamant.eastkingdom.org or text to (302) 722-5982.

Oct. 20th Shire Meeting

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EVERYONE is welcome to attend and participate!  Dress is modern (no garb please).

WHEN
Sunday, October 20, 2019, 1:00 – 2:00 PM

WHERE
Dover Public Library, 35 E Loockerman St., Dover, DE 19901-7327

SOCIAL (before)
Join those who are planning to gather for the buffet lunch at 11:30 at Flavor of India (http://www.flavorofindiade.com/) to socialize over food.  The plan is to leave the restaurant by 12:45 to be at the 1:00 meeting at the library on time.  Contact Ellie Wood to say you’ll be there so we can reserve seating at the restaurant.  Our Shire Facebook page is the best resource for up-to-the-minute information.

CAN’T MAKE IT IN PERSON?
Join online via Google Meet (check our Shire Facebook page for the event link)

MEETING NOTES
Find all of them on Caer Adamant/Shire Business.

QUESTIONS
Contact Seneschal (Thorson) by email to seneschal@caer-adamant.eastkingdom.org or text to (302) 722-5982.

Sept. 15th Shire Meeting

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ALL are welcome to attend and participate!  Dress is modern (no garb please).

WHEN
Sunday, September 15, 2019, 12:00 – 1:00 PM

WHERE
Brandywine Town Community Center, 4050 Brandywine Parkway, Wilmington, DE 19803. Google Maps. The Community Center is located in the Brandywine Town Center campus (1000 Brandywine Pkwy off Concord Pike) and is the round building with the blueish roof situated across the lake from the Red Robin Restaurant.

SOCIAL (before, at 11:00 am)
If you can, join us for a quick lunch BEFORE to socialize over food before the meeting at the Brandywine Town Center Red Robin Gourmet Burgers & Brews (located across the water from the Community Center).  Our Shire Facebook page is the best resource for up-to-the-minute information.

CAN’T MAKE IT IN PERSON?
Join online via Google Meet (check our Shire Facebook page for the event link)

MEETING NOTES
Located on Caer Adamant/Shire Business.

QUESTIONS
Contact Seneschal (Thorson) by email to seneschal@caer-adamant.eastkingdom.org or text to (302) 722-5982.

July 21 Shire Meeting

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EVERYONE is welcome!  Dress is modern (no garb please).

WHEN
Sunday, July 21, 2019, 1:30-2:30 PM

WHERE
Kent County Public Library, 497 S. Red Haven Lane, Dover, DE 19901.

SOCIAL (before)
We may gather to socialize over food before the meeting (maybe at the Flavor of India about noon?).  Our Shire Facebook page is the best resource for up-to-the-minute information.

CAN’T MAKE IT IN PERSON?
Join online via Google Meet (check the Shire Facebook event day of for the link)

MEETING NOTES
Located on Caer Adamant/Shire Business.

QUESTIONS
Contact Seneschal (Thorson) by email to seneschal@caer-adamant.eastkingdom.org or text to (302) 722-5982.

June 16 Shire Meeting

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EVERYONE is welcome!  Dress is modern (no garb please).

WHEN
Sunday, June 16, 2019 at 11:00 am.

WHERE
Glasgow Regional Park, 2275 Pulaski Hwy, Pavilion #3, Newark, DE 19702.  The site, a public park, is dry.  Restrooms, located in the pavilion, will be open.

CAN’T MAKE IT IN PERSON?
Join online via Google Meet (check the Shire Facebook event day of for the link)

MEETING NOTES
Find on Caer Adamant/Shire Business.

QUESTIONS
Contact Seneschal (Thorson) by email to seneschal@caer-adamant.eastkingdom.org or text to (302) 722-5982.

May 19 Shire Meeting

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EVERYONE is welcome to attend. Dress is modern (no garb please).

WHEN
Sunday, May 19, 2019 at 10:30 AM (this is earlier than usual)

WHERE
Greenbank Mills & Philips Farm, 500 Greenbank Road, Wilmington, DE 19808 (Google maps). 

Parking
There’s plenty of free, on-site parking.  Use the main parking lot at the mill building, which has about 10 parking spaces (leave the 2 closest to the side of the mill for their tenants).  An auxiliary parking lot is located just east of the site, has space for about 50 vehicles and provides a scenic walk across Red Clay Creek to access the site and mill.

CAN’T MAKE IT IN PERSON?
Join online via Google Meet (check the Shire Facebook event day of for the link)

MEETING NOTES
Visit Caer Adamant/Shire Business.

QUESTIONS
Contact Seneschal (Thorson) by email to seneschal@caer-adamant.eastkingdom.org or text to (302) 722-5982.

Apr. 21 Shire Meeting

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EVERYONE is welcome to attend. Dress is modern (no garb please).

WHERE
Greenbank Mills & Philips Farm, 500 Greenbank Road, Wilmington, DE 19808. (Google maps). There’s plenty of free parking. Use the small lot in front of the Mill or the larger lot on the side of the Mill and use the cross walk over the water.

CAN’T MAKE IT IN PERSON?
Join online via Google Meet (check the Shire Facebook event day of for the link).

SOCIAL (before)
We may gather to socialize over food before the meeting.  Our Shire Facebook page is a great resource for up-to-the-minute information.

MEETING NOTES
Visit the Caer Adamant, Shire Business.

QUESTIONS
Contact Seneschal (Thorson) by email to seneschal@caer-adamant.eastkingdom.org or text to (302) 722-5982.

Feb. 10 Shire Meeting

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EVERYONE is welcome to attend.  Dress is modern (no garb please).

WHERE
Hockessin Public Library, 1023 Valley Road, Hockessin, DE 19707 (Google Maps)

VOTING FOR OFFICERS
Pursuant to our Bylaws, a vote will be taken to fill the offices of Exchequer, Knight Marshal and Herald for the 2019-2020 terms at this meeting.

CAN’T MAKE THE MEETING?
Submit your vote by Absentee Ballot before the meeting.

SOCIAL (before AND after!)
We may gather to socialize over food before the meeting, at 11:00 am, at Midnight Oil Brewing Company.  After the meeting, Medieval Game Night is being hosted by Baroness Hedewigis at her home (Google Maps).  Please feel free to bring an edible or potable treat to share!  The Shire Facebook page is a great resource for up-to-the-minute information.

QUESTIONS
Contact Seneschal (Thorson) by email to seneschal@caer-adamant.eastkingdom.org or text to (302) 722-5982.

Dec. 16 Shire Meeting

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Consider attending this December Business Meeting of the Shire of Caer Adamant.
Everyone is welcome to attend.  Dress is modern (no garb, please).

WHERE
Hockessin Public Library, 1023 Valley Road, Hockessin, DE 19707 (Google Maps)

SOCIAL
We typically gather to socialize over food either directly before or after our business meetings.  Please, feel free to join us even if unable to stay for the meeting.  The Shire Facebook page is a great resource for up-to-the-minute information.

QUESTIONS
Contact Seneschal (Thorson) by email to seneschal@caer-adamant.eastkingdom.org or text to (302) 722-5982.

Call for Officer Candidates

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Pursuant to the Bylaws of Caer Adamant, the offices of Exchequer, Knight Marshal and Herald for the 2019-2020 terms are now 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.

Mar. 25-Shire Meeting

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Good Morning Adamantians! The poll is in. We had 19 total responses. The weeknight that most folks could make was Thursday, with a high of 7 people at 7:00. Compare that with Sunday responses, where 10 folks said that 1:00 worked. (That is the highest “yes” time frame). We now have data to support what we were already doing.

With 73.3% of the people saying “Yes” to a Google HangOut for the meeting, and two folks saying “No” we will give it a trial run at the March meeting.

I went ahead and scheduled us for March 25th at Iron Hill Science Museum at 1:00, as there were issues with every other Sunday of the month. We don’t want to deprive Fighter Practice of it’s marshals so we will try to keep the business end of the meeting quick.

For those interested, (totally optional) I am thinking about the Red Robins for lunch before hand. Or there is the McGlynns pub… anyone been there? I am open to other options. Thoughts? Preferences?

Iron Hill Science Museum:
1115 Robert L. Melson Lane, Newark, DE 19702

Cheers!
Thorson