Oct. 15 Shire Mtg & Potluck Social & Fighter Practice

WHEN
Sunday, October 15, 2023
10:00-4:00 POTLUCK SOCIAL
11:00-12:00 BUSINESS MEETING
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)

DETAILS
10:00-4:00 POTLUCK SOCIAL
Join in!  Everyone is welcome. Garb is welcome (optional).

BRING a dish to pass for the potluck (bring ingredient list).

BRING seating and anything else you might need to be comfortable.
We hope to use a pavilion, but come prepared in case its not available.

BRING the project you’re working on to show or talk about!

BRING an instrument or music to share (or sing together).

Contact Deputy MoAS (South)

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

1:00-4:00 HEAVY FIGHTER PRACTICE
Questions about practice, contact our Knight Marshal

IN PERSON
Smyrna Rest Area, 5500 DuPont Pkwy, Smyrna, DE 19977
Google Maps: https://goo.gl/maps/M8uhbEq2jtaGedBz9

VIRTUAL MEETING This meeting has closed.

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 Baroness Laurena Mouchot

Sept. 10 Shire Mtg & Potluck Social & Fighter Practice

WHEN
Sunday, September 10, 2023

10:00-4:00 POTLUCK SOCIAL
11:00-12:00 SHIRE MEETING
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)

DETAILS

10:00-4:00 POTLUCK SOCIAL
Join in!  Everyone is welcome. Garb is welcome (optional).

–BRING a dish to pass for the potluck (bring ingredient list).
–BRING seating and anything else you might need to be comfortable.
We hope to use a pavilion, which has picnic tables, but come prepared in case we cannot.
–BRING the project you’re working on to show or talk about!
–BRING an instrument or music to share (or sing together).

Contact Deputy MoAS (South) with any questions

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

1:00-4:00 ARMORED FIGHTER PRACTICE
Questions about practice, contact our Knight Marshal

IN PERSON
Smyrna Rest Area, 5500 DuPont Pkwy, Smyrna, DE 19977
Google Maps: https://goo.gl/maps/M8uhbEq2jtaGedBz9

VIRTUAL (If we can make it happen)
This meeting has closed.  

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 Baroness Laurena Mouchot

July 16 Shire Mtg & Potluck Social & Fighter Practice

WHEN
Sunday, July 16, 2023
10:00-4:00 POTLUCK SOCIAL
11:00-12:00 BUSINESS MEETING
1:00-4:00 HEAVY FIGHTER PRACTICE

DETAILS
10:00-4:00 POTLUCK SOCIAL
Join in! Everyone is welcome. Garb is welcome (optional).

BRING a dish to pass for the potluck (bring your ingredient list). Comment on the food you are bringing on our FB event posting to aid in coordination.

BRING seating and anything else you might need to be comfortable. We hope to use a pavilion, but come prepared in case we don’t.

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

BRING the project you’re working on to show or talk about!
BRING an instrument or music to share (or sing together).
Contact Deputy MoAS (South) for questions about A&S activities.

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

1:00-4:00 HEAVY FIGHTER PRACTICE
Questions about practice, contact our Knight Marshal.

IN PERSON
Smyrna Rest Area, 5500 DuPont Pkwy, Smyrna, DE 19977
Google Maps: https://goo.gl/maps/M8uhbEq2jtaGedBz9

VIRTUAL (IF we can make it happen)
Please MUTE yourself / your audio when not speaking
Google Meet video call link:  meet.google.com/ubu-ywkb-ynh
Or dial:  (‪US)‪+1 530-536-0389 PIN: ‪177 971 975#

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 Baroness Laurena Mouchot.

June 18 Shire Mtg & Member Social & Fighter Practice

WHEN
Sunday, June 18, 2023
10:00-4:00 MEMBER POTLUCK SOCIAL
11:00-12:00 BUSINESS MEETING
1:00-4:00 HEAVY FIGHTER PRACTICE

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

DETAILS
10:00-4:00 MEMBER POTLUCK SOCIAL

All members of the Shire are invited to attend. Garb is optional, but welcome.

BRING a dish to pass for the potlock (with ingredient list).
BRING seating and anything else you might need to be comfortable.
BRING the project you’re working on to show or talk about!
We hope to use a pavilion, but come prepared in case we can’t.

Would you like to teach an A&S class or have a question?
Contact Deputy MoAS (South).

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

1:00-4:00 HEAVY FIGHTER PRACTICE
Use the linked document t pre-register.
Caer Adamant Fighter Practice Sign Up
Questions about practice, contact our Knight Marshal.

IN PERSON
Smyrna Rest Area, 5500 DuPont Pkwy, Smyrna, DE 19977
Google Maps: https://goo.gl/maps/M8uhbEq2jtaGedBz9

VIRTUAL (IF we can make it happen)
Please MUTE yourself / your audio when not speaking.
Meeting has closed.

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 Baroness Laurena Mouchot

May 21 Shire Mtg & Member Social & Fighter Practice

WHEN
Sunday, May 21, 2023
10:00-4:00 MEMBER POTLUCK SOCIAL
11:00-12:00 BUSINESS MEETING
1:00-4:00 HEAVY FIGHTER PRACTICE

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

Details…
10:00-4:00 MEMBER POTLUCK SOCIAL
All members of the Shire are invited to attend.
Garb is optional, but welcome.

BRING a dish to pass for the potluck (with ingredient list).
BRING seating and anything else you might need to be comfortable.
BRING the project you’re working on to show or talk about!

We hope to use a pavilion, but come prepared in case we cannot.
Want to teach an A&S class or have a question?
Contact Deputy MoAS (South) at depn-moas@caer-adamant.eastkingdom.org

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

1:00-4:00 HEAVY FIGHTER PRACTICE
USE the linked document t pre-register.
Caer Adamant Fighter Practice Sign Up
Questions about practice, contact our Knight Marshal at
kngt-marshal@caer-adamant.eastkingdom.org

IN PERSON
Smyrna Rest Area, 5500 DuPont Pkwy, Smyrna, DE 19977
Google Maps: https://goo.gl/maps/M8uhbEq2jtaGedBz9

VIRTUAL (IF we can make it happen)
Meeting has closed.

GOOGLE MEET HELP
Get training and help, visit: https://support.google.com/meet/?hl=en#topic=7306097  

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 Baroness Laurena Mouchot by email to seneschal@caer-adamant.eastkingdom.org.

Apr. 30 Shire Mtg

WHEN
Sunday, April 30, 2023, 11:00 AM, virtual

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.

QUESTIONS
Contact Seneschal Baroness Laurena Mouchot by email.

Mar. 12 Shire Mtg.

GREETINGS POPULOUS,
Come on out for the March business meeting.  Everyone is welcome.  Dress is modern (no garb). Learn what is going on, what is being planned and join in the discussions.

WHEN
Sunday, March 12, 2023, 11:00 AM, hybrid

WHERE
In Person
Smyrna Rest Stop (lobby), 5500 DuPont Pkwy, Smyrna, DE 19977
Google Maps: https://goo.gl/maps/M8uhbEq2jtaGedBz9

Virtual
Meeting date has passed

HEALTH ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
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 email.  

Feb. 19 Shire Mtg & Election

WHEN
Sunday, February 19, 2022, 11:00 AM, virtual

WHERE
Virtual. Meeting date has passed

2023-24 OFFICER ELECTION

Letters of Intent for the offices of Exchequer, Herald, Knight Marshal and Webminister for the 2023-24 terms were accepted up to the January business meeting.

William Morris letter M

Candidates
View Wiki pages:  https://wiki.eastkingdom.org/index.php?title=Caer_Adamant

–Exchequer:
Lady Motte Nachfalter
–Herald: 
Baron Alexendre l’Espangnol de Orlinz
–Knight Marshal: 
Lord Malcolm MacLeod
–Webminister:  
Lady Nancy Alyn

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 (anyone 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:  meeting 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

QUESTIONS
Contact Seneschal by email.

2023-24 Officer Candidates

Pursuant to the Bylaws of Caer Adamant, Letters of Intent for the offices of Exchequer, Herald, Knight Marshal and Webminister for the 2023-24 terms were accepted up to the January business meeting.

Candidates for office:

  • Exchequer: Lady Motte Nachfalter
  • Herald:  Baron Alexendre l’Espangnol de Orlinz
  • Knight Marshal: 
  • Webminister:  Lady Nancy Alyn

Officer elections will occur 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.

QUESTIONS
Contact Seneschal by email.

Jan 22 Shire Mtg & Call for Candidates

Greetings Populous,
Please plan on attending our January business meeting. 
EVERYONE is welcome to attend! 
Dress is modern (no garb please).

WHEN
Sunday, January 22, 2023, 11:00 AM, virtual (postponed from January 15, 2023)

CALL FOR OFFICER CANDIDATES
Pursuant to the Bylaws of Caer Adamant, nominations for the offices for the 2023-2024 terms are open for Exchequer, Herald, Knight Marshal and Webminister.
For more information refer to the Shire Bylaws.

WHERE
Virtual. Meeting date has passed

HEALTH ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
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 by email.

Dec. 11 Shire Mtg & Call for Candidates

Greetings Populous,
We will hold our December business meeting virtually due to many people traveling, family visits, and etc.  EVERYONE is welcome to attend! 

This is your Shire… please join the meeting and participate in the discussion about what you want to see happen for our group.  Dress is modern (no garb please). 

WHEN
Sunday, December 11, 2022, 12:00 – 1:00 PM
virtual only

AMONG THE TOPICS THAT WILL BE COVERED
-Consider formally joining the Charter Groups for the Western Region Shire Wars event.
-Call for Candidates for Exchequer, Herald, Knight Marshal and Webminister
-Needs for the Fighter Schola in January.

CALL FOR OFFICER CANDIDATES
Pursuant to the Bylaws of Caer Adamant, nominations for the offices for the 2023-2024 terms are open for Exchequer, Herald, Knight Marshal and Webminister.

Letters of intent must be received by the Seneschal (send an email) 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.

WHERE
Virtual. Meeting date has passed

HEALTH ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
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 Baroness Laurena Mouchot by email.

Nov 13 Shire Mtg and A&S Workshop

Greetings! Everyone is welcome to attend and participate in the November Shire meeting! 

Among the topics that will be covered are: future event planning, A&S workshop topics you would like to see coming up, and future meeting sites for the coming winter for both meetings and fighter practices. This is your Shire; please come and have a say in what you want to see happen for our group.

Additionally, we will hold an A&S workshop directly after the meeting.

Dress is modern (no garb please).

WHEN
Sunday, November 13, 2022, 12:00-noon

IN PERSON
Smyrna Rest Stop, 5500 DuPont Pkwy, Smyrna, DE 19977
Google Maps: https://goo.gl/maps/M8uhbEq2jtaGedBz9

VIRTUAL
Meeting date has passed

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

GOOGLE MEET HELP
Get training and help, visit: https://support.google.com/meet/?hl=en#topic=7306097

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.

East Kingdom latest update 9/14/22:  https://www.eastkingdom.org/ek_announcement/september-14-2022-update-covidsafe-and-masking-policies/)

QUESTIONS
Contact Seneschal Baroness Laurena Mouchot.

Oct 9 Shire Mtg

MONTHLY BUSINESS MEETING and MEET & GREET
EVERYONE is welcome to attend and JOIN IN our October business meeting being held at Kesselring Park in Dover, DE. Bring a chair or blanket to sit on if you’d like and whatever else you might need to be comfortable (though we do hope to be able to use the field pavilion).  Dress is modern (no garb please). Plan for weather.

WHEN
Sunday, October 9, 2022, 12:00-noon

IN PERSON
Kesselring Park, 1683 New Burton Rd Dover, DE 19904
Hopefully under the field pavilion.
Google Maps: https://goo.gl/maps/Ggyn2vLAmXuzT4Ux8

VIRTUAL
Meeting date has passed

SPECIAL ELECTION – SENESCHAL
During our August, 2022 business meeting, Lady Aoife announced her intent to step down from the role as Seneschal prior to the official end of her current term. 

–A call for candidates was published and Baroness Laurena Mouchot has stepped forward as candidate to serve as Seneschal for the remainder of the term which runs through mid-February, 2024.

–Now, the Shire will hold a Special Election for the position of Seneschal only during this business meeting.  While officer elections generally occur during business meetings via closed ballot, due to current circumstances, an electronic voting mechanism has been created on our Facebook Group (a brief resume of the candidate is included).

–Submit your electronic vote by the start of the meeting on October 9 for your vote to be counted. The election has closed.
You may need to log into your Google account to vote.

Paper ballots will be available at the meeting on Sunday if you would prefer to vote by closed ballot.

Pursuant to our Bylaws, 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.

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

GOOGLE MEET HELP
Get training and help, visit: https://support.google.com/meet/?hl=en#topic=7306097

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.

East Kingdom current COVID policy: https://seneschal.eastkingdom.org/gate-in-a-box-covid-edition/ (9/14/22 update https://www.eastkingdom.org/ek_announcement/september-14-2022-update-covidsafe-and-masking-policies/)

QUESTIONS
Contact Seneschal Lady Aoife inghean Donnchaidh.

Special Election – Office of Seneschal

Candidate for the Office of Seneschal
During our August, 2022 business meeting, Lady Aoife announced her intent to step down from the role as Seneschal prior to the official end of her current term. 

A call for candidates was published and Baroness Laurena Mouchot has stepped forward as candidate to serve as Seneschal for the remainder of the term which runs through mid-February, 2024.

Seneschal

Special Election in October
The Shire will hold a Special Election for the position of Seneschal for the October business meeting.  While officer elections generally occur during business meetings via closed ballot, due to current circumstances, Lady Aoife will also share an electronic voting mechanism, using our Facebook group, a week or so before the October meeting.

Pursuant to our Bylaws, 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.

Sept. 11 Shire Mtg & Call for Candidates

MONTHLY BUSINESS MEETING
Everyone is welcome to attend and participate!  Dress is modern (no garb please).

WHEN
Sunday, September 11, 2022, 12:00 PM (noon), virtual only

VIRTUAL
Meeting date has passed

CALL FOR CANDIDATES for OFFICE OF SENESCHAL
Lady Aoife has announced she is stepping down from the position of Seneschal and as such we are seeking candidates for the position which will become vacant prior to the end of the current term.  We are now accepting letters of intent from anyone interested in running for the position.

If interested, please send a letter with your mundane name, SCA member #, SCA name (if applicable), and a brief statement of why you would like to serve as Seneschal to Seneschal@caer-adamant.eastkingdom.org. Applicants must be 18 years old or older, a paid member of the SCA, and live within the borders of Caer Adamant (Delaware).

Nominees will be announced at the next business meeting and a special election will take place during the following month’s business meeting.

For more information, refer to the Shire Bylaws, which can be found on the Shire website.

William Morris letter M

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 Lady Aoife inghean Donnchaidh.