Dec. 16 Shire Meeting

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

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.

Aug. 19-Shire Meeting

August Shire Business Meeting at Iron Hill Science Center, 1115 Robert L. Melson Lane, Newark, DE 19702. Click here for directions.

We’ll have our meeting at 10:00 then go for Chinese buffet for lunch after and that will provide opportunity for folks to get to fight practice or thrown weapons if that is on the calendar for that day.

Mar. 25-Shire Meeting

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

Ballot for Elections, Feb. 2018

Office of the Seneschal

  • Thorson
  • None of the Above

Office of the Minister of Arts & Sciences

  • Mairi Crawford
  • None of the Above

Office of the Chatelaine

  • Laurena Mauchot
  • None of the Above

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If you are attending the meeting there will be ballots available, but you are welcome to print your own and have it filled out in advance.

If you are not attending the meeting, please make your selections and send this with an image of your membership card to seneschal@caer-adamant.eastkingdom.org or send it along with someone who is attending.

Jan. 21 Shire Meeting

Location:
Iron Hill Science Center, 1115 Robert L. Melson Ln, Newark, DE 19702
Time:
12:00 p.m. start time

LETTERS OF INTENT DUE
for the offices of Seneschal, Chatelaine, and Minister of Arts & Sciences.

Elections will be held during February’s meeting.

Shire Meeting and Newcomer Social Saturday, 10/28

Baron Adolphus Benner has graciously opened his house to the populace of the Shire of Caer Adamant, and friends, for a social gathering geared towards the new and curious people who want to know all the things about the SCA. We will start the day with the Business Meeting at noon, then a potluck BBQ and lawn games, weather permitting. (Nasty weather will force us to all snuggle on the couch.)

This is open to all members of the Shire, their guests and anyone who is curious about us.

Please bring a dish or treat to share, a lawn chair and any crafty or lawn games you wish.

Garb is not necessary, unless you want to fight or fence, then you must be dressed appropriately for those activities. Any fighting/fencing will be informal and at the whim of those present, so it may or may not happen. Same with any craft or game activities.

Please bring a dish or treat to share, a lawn chair and any crafty or lawn games you wish. There are two cats in the house, who will most likely hide. The house has a small stair at the front door, but is all on one level, so if you have mobility issues, we will get you inside easily.

Questions? Email Baron Adolphus at seneschal@caer-adamant.eastkingdom.org
Facebook event is here:
https://www.facebook.com/events/128972554494070/

June Shire Meeting One Week Later due to Father’s Day

Monthly Business Meeting for the Shire of Caer Adamant will be on Sunday, June 25, 2017, beginning at 12:00 noon. All are welcomed to attend. Dress is modern (no garb, please).
Contact the Seneschal, Baron Adolphus Benner, at:
seneschal@caer-adamant.eastkingdom.org or (302) 272-0413 with any questions.

Meeting takes place prior to Fighter Practice at Glasgow Park. Parking can be very limited if the weather is nice, so plan accordingly.

If the weather is inclement, check with the Seneschal or on the Facebook page to see if the meeting is still occurring.

Update: April Business Meeting moved to Sunday, April 23

Monthly Business Meeting for the Shire of Caer Adamant. All are welcomed to attend. Modern clothing worn.
Contact the Seneschal, Baron Adolphus Benner, at:
seneschal@caer-adamant.eastkingdom.org or (302) 272-0413 with any questions.

The meeting takes place at 12:00 pm prior to Fighter Practice at Glasgow Park, Newark, DE 19702.

If the weather is inclement, check with the Seneschal directly to see if the meeting is still there or moving to the Bear Library beginning at 1:00 p.m.

March 18 and 19, 2017 Activities

Shire Folks! This weekend is a busy one with activities both Saturday and Sunday!
 
Saturday we’ve got the Penannular brooch making day to donate to East Kingdom largess chest. If you’re interested in attending please put as going here so we can plan accordingly
https://www.facebook.com/events/386941008343169/
 
Sunday first we have Shire Business Meeting at 1:00 p.m. at the Bear Library. Among other things, we will VOTING on the bylaws as posted here:
http://caer-adamant.eastkingdom.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/2017-03-19-Caer-Adamant-Bylaws.pdf
 
Sunday night is Period Games Night at Baroness Hedewigis’s home. Garb is encouraged, but not required. Feel free to bring a snack or drink to share, and if you have a favorite game bring it 🙂 address information is available here:
http://caer-adamant.eastkingdom.org/get-involved/directions/#Hedewigis

Ballot for February 12, 2017 Election

If you plan to email this ballot, you must include a copy of your SCA membership card and ID proving you are a within the Shire’s borders. If you plan to send this with someone else to the meeting, you still need to provide that information. Email completed ballots to Seneschal@caer-adamant.eastkingdom.com by Saturday February 11, 2017 11:59pm or print and bring with you to the meeting on Sunday, February 12, 2017 1:00pm at the Dover Library.

Caer Adamant2017 ballot

February Election Notice

Place: Dover Public Library
Date: Sunday, February 12, 2017
Time: 1:00 pm

We have one candidate for each of the three candidates available positions, you may either vote for the person running or “none of the above”.

Candidate for Exchequer
Lady Sybilla of Rona

Candidate for Herald
Lord Simeon de Alcaçar

Candidate for Knight Marshal
Lord Arthur Alyn

To vote you will need to bring your membership card and proof of residency. If you wish for someone to vote your proxy, you will still need to provide a copy of the above information and a letter confirming you are allowing that person to vote your proxy.

Ballots will be posted shortly.

Yours in service to the Kingdom of the East,
Baron Adolphus Benner