Join in the 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 Thursday, June 11, 2026, 6:30 pm, virtual
CALL FOR VOLUNTEER – OFFICE OF CHATELAINE We are actively seeking a volunteer for the role of Chatelaine for the 2026-28 term. If YOU are interested in the position, reach out to the Seneschal to learn more!
Join in the 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 Tuesday, May 12, 2026, 6:30 pm, virtual
CALL FOR VOLUNTEER – OFFICE OF CHATELAINE We are actively seeking a volunteer for the role of Chatelaine for the 2026-28 term. If YOU are interested in the position, reach out to the Seneschal to learn more.
WHERE – Virtual only The meeting has closed. We hope to catch you next month!
Join in the 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 Tuesday, April 14, 2026, 6:30 pm, virtual
Call for Volunteers – Office of Chatelaine We are actively seeking a volunteer for the role of Chatelaine for the remainder of the 2026-28 term. If interested in serving or for more information, refer to the Shire Bylaws and contact the Seneschal to learn more about the role.
Join in the 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 Tuesday, March 10, 2026, 6:30 pm, virtual
Special Election for Knight Marshal An election will be held during this business meeting. Shire Members who reside within the Shire or who demonstrates regular and ongoing participation in diverse events and activities within Shire and are at least 14 years of age may cast one vote. If unable to attend the meeting, use this online ballot: https://forms.gle/yWfAyDiGa49TcZmp7.
We are currently seeking bids for the Tournament of the Springing Doe Contact Baroness Laurena Mouchot for helpful insight and information. The Shire endeavors to host two signature events each year, the Tournament of the Springing Doe (during May or June) and Tournament of the Fallen Stag (during September or October). Those interested in serving as Event Steward for these events, or any other, should submit a bid to the Seneschal at least 6 months prior to the proposed event date. Use the Autocratting in the Shire form, which will help you put together a good bid for Officer and Finance Committee review.
Call for Candidates for Chatelaine We are actively seeking a volunteer for the role of Chatelaine (new person contact) for the 2026-28 term. If interested in serving, submit a Letter of Intent by email to me as soon as possible. For more information, refer to the Shire Bylaws and/or contact the Seneschal to learn more about the commitment.
Join in the 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, February 15, 2026, 11:00 AM, virtual
2026-28 Officer Election An election will be held during this business meeting. Shire Members who reside within the Shire or who demonstrates regular and ongoing participation in diverse events and activities within Shire and are at least 14 years of age may cast one vote. If unable to attend the meeting, use this online ballot. The candidates:
Seneschal: Baroness Mari Clock van Hoorne (EK Wiki page) Minister of A&S: Lady Marisa al Qattan (EK Wiki page) Chatelaine: Volunteer sought
Bids Sought for the 2026 Tournament of the Springing Doe We are currently seeking bids for the Tournament of the Springing Doe. Contact Baroness Laurena Mouchot for helpful insight and information. The Shire endeavors to host two signature events each year, the Tournament of the Springing Doe (during May or June) and Tournament of the Fallen Stag (during September or October). Those interested in serving as Event Steward for these events, or any other, should submit a bid to the Seneschal at least 6 months prior to the proposed event date. Use the “Autocratting in the Shire” form, which will help you put together a good bid for Officer and Finance Committee review.
Call for Candidates for Knight Marshal We are now accepting Letters of Intent for Knight Marshal. During our January business meeting, Baron Alexendre announced his intent to step down as Knight Marshal prior to the end of his current term. If interested in serving as Knight Marshal, submit a Letter of intent by email to the Seneschal prior to the scheduled start of the March business meeting. For more information, refer to the Shire Bylaws and reach out to our current Knight Marshal to learn more about the commitment. The Special Election for the Knight Marshal position will be held during the March business meeting.
WHERE Virtual. This meeting has closed
QUESTIONS About the Shire, contact our Seneschal Fighter Practice, contact our Knight Marshal
Join in the 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 11, 2026, 11:00 am, virtual
**LAST CALL FOR OFFICER CANDIDATES 2026-28 TERM** Pursuant to our Bylaws, nominations for the offices for the 2026-28 term are open for Seneschal, Chatelaine, and Minister of Arts & Sciences.
If interested in serving in any of those officer roles, submit a Letter of intent by email to the Seneschal prior to the scheduled start of the January business meeting. Your letter must include your modern name, SCA name (if applicable), membership number and expiration date, and a line or two affirming your intent. Candidates for each office will be announced at the January business meeting and published. For more information, refer to the Shire Bylaws.
**BIDS SOUGHT FOR SHIRE EVENT** The Shire endeavors to host two signature events each year, the Tournament of the Springing Doe (during May or June) and Tournament of the Fallen Stag (during September or October) every calendar year, and that these events should have a bid sent to the Seneschal and include a budget developed with the Exchequer. People interested in acting as Event Steward for these events would typically submit a bid at least 6 months prior to the proposed event date. So, time is of the essence. Use the “Autocratting in the Shire” form (The Shire/Shire Business), which will help you put together a good bid for either event for the Officers and Financial Committee to review.
We are currently seeking bids for the Tournament of the Springing Doe. Contact Baroness Laurena Mouchot, who served as Event Steward for the last Springing Doe event, for insight and information.
WHERE – VIRTUAL The meeting has closed.
QUESTIONS About the Shire, contact our Seneschal Fighter Practice, contact our Knight Marshal
PLANNING AND ORGANIZING A&S PROJECTS It’s a new year! Let’s plan for all the neat things we’re going to make in 2026! Bring your calendar and your ideas, and we’ll talk about how to plan out projects with enough time so you won’t still be sewing on your buttons in the car on the way to the event. As my time in the position of Minister of A&S for the shire is drawing to a close, this will be the final regular first-Wednesday A&S social at my house.
WHEN Wednesday, January 7, 2026, 6:00 – 9:00 PM
JOIN US! Home of Minister of Arts & Sciences, Simona della Luna, Newark, DE 19702. There is a cat (in case of allergies) and a few steps to enter the house.
Join in the 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 discussion. Dress is modern (no garb).
WHEN Sunday, December 14, 2025, 11:00 am, virtual
CALL FOR OFFICER CANDIDATES 2026-28 TERM Nominations for the offices for the 2026-28 term are open for Seneschal, Chatelaine, and Minister of Arts & Sciences.
If interested in serving in any of those officer roles, submit a Letter of intent by email to the Seneschal prior to the scheduled start of the January business meeting. Your letter must include your modern name, SCA name (if applicable), membership number and expiration date, and a line or two affirming your intent. Candidates for each office will be announced at the January business meeting and published. For more information, refer to the Shire Bylaws.
WHERE – VIRTUAL ONLY Meeting has closed.
QUESTIONS About the Shire, contact our Seneschal Fighter Practice, contact our Knight Marshal
COME – LEARN HOW TO SET UP AN EK WIKI PAGE We will have a class on how to set up and develop an East Kingdom Wiki page. EK Wiki pages are a great way to connect with others, especially artisans whose work is often done in isolation. A Wiki page helps make areas of expertise a little more accessible … someone might be looking for assistance in a particular area, find your EK Wiki page, and get support and recommendations in relation to their work.
Share the event and bring a friend!
WHEN Wednesday, December 3, 2025, 6:00 – 9:00 PM
JOIN US! Home of Minister of Arts & Sciences, Simona della Luna, Newark, DE 19702. There is a cat (in case of allergies) and a few steps to enter the house.
GREETINGS POPULACE, Join in the 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 16, 2025, 11:00 am, virtual
Call for Officer Candidates 2026-28 Term Pursuant to our Bylaws, nominations for the offices for the 2026-28 term are open for Seneschal, Chatelaine, and Minister of Arts & Sciences.
If interested in serving in any of those officer roles, submit a Letter of intent by email to the Seneschal prior to the scheduled start of the January business meeting. Your letter must include your modern name, SCA name (if applicable), membership number and expiration date, and a line or two affirming your intent. Candidates for each office will be announced at the January business meeting and published. For more information, refer to the Shire Bylaws.
Discussion & Vote on Proposed Change in Eligibility for Combat Shire Champion A proposal to change the eligibility for the Armored Combat Shire Champion has been received: “To reflect the opportunity for glory and friendship our neighboring territories offer, the Shire Champion for Heavy/Rattan should be awarded to the worthiest competitor who volunteers for the honor, whether they be from the Shire or come from distant lands, going into effect January 1st, 2026.”
Current Policy for Combat Shire Champion For almost a decade, the Shire awarded the Armored Combat Shire Champion to the Shire member who won its heavy combat tournament. However, in 2014, the tournament, which began to draw combatants from neighboring lands, was won by a combatant from beyond the Shire. That year, the Shire resolved to reserve the Shire Championship for the Shire member who surpassed all other Shire member combatants in the tournament and established a Tournament Championship for the combatant, regardless of their homeland, who triumphed over all other combatants in the tournament. The Shire has bestowed both Championships since. For more information, refer to the Champions – Eligibility and History.
WHERE This meeting has closed
QUESTIONS About the Shire, contact our Seneschal Fighter Practice, contact our Knight Marshal
Join in the 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, October 19, 2025, 11:00 AM
VIRTUAL This meeting has closed.
QUESTIONS About the Shire, contact our Seneschal Fighter Practice, contact our Knight Marshal
TAVERN GAMES Come out and learn the rules and a bit of history for several period table games and get ready for games at our upcoming event, Tournament of the Fallen Stag!
We will be using instructions from TheRavensTable.org for Alquerque, Glückshaus, and others. Feel free to look them up if you want to learn ahead of the social.
Share the event and bring a friend!
WHEN Wednesday, October 1, 2024, 6:00 – 9:00 PM
JOIN US! Home of Minister of Arts & Sciences, 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 Minister of Arts & Sciences Simona della Luna
Join in the 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, September 21, 2025, 11:00 AM
WHERE – IN PERSON Smyrna Rest Area, 5500 DuPont Pkwy, Smyrna, DE 19977. Look for us under a pavilion.
VIRTUAL (If we can make it happen) This meeting has closed.
QUESTIONS About the Shire, contact our Seneschal Fighter Practice, contact our Knight Marshal
WILLOW WREATH Wreath Season is right around the corner! Want to Make-And-Take your very own Willow Wreath? Then come join Caer Adamant’s monthly A&S night. Demo and class to begin 7 pm, but come hang out before and after! Bring crafts of your own if willow ain’t the way you bend.
Class Attendees Weather permitting, class will be outdoors. Please bring garden gloves if you like, limited loaners available. Additional snips and shears welcome!
What to expect Raw processing of willow branch to wreath materials. Limited prepped materials will be available! Come join us Wednesday evening and head home with a basic wreath to decorate for the season.
WHEN Wednesday, August 6, 2025 6:00 Social time to allow for arrivals and schmoozing 7:00 Hands-on basic crafting Social time after crafting and until 9:00 PM
JOIN US! Home of Minister of Arts & Sciences, Simona della Luna, 613 Timber Wood Blvd., 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 Minister of Arts & Sciences Simona della Luna
Join in the 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, July 13, 2025, 11:00 AM
WHERE – IN PERSON Smyrna Rest Area, 5500 DuPont Pkwy, Smyrna, DE 19977. Look for us under a pavilion.
VIRTUAL (If we can make it happen) The meeting has closed.
SPECIAL ELECTION Mari Clock van Hoorne has submitted a Letter of Intent for the vacant office of Chatelaine. The election will be held during this business meeting. 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.
CALL FOR DEPUTY A&S MINISTER (SOUTH) We are seeking a Deputy A&S Minister (South) volunteer. If you are interested in this role, reach out to A&S Minister Honorable Lady Simona della Luna for more information.
PROPOSED BYLAWS UPDATE VOTE The proposed update of the Shire of Caer Adamant Bylaws are presented for consideration of adoption. Amendments to the Bylaws: clarify terminology, clarify officer and non-elected roles, establish official communications, establish a financial committee, clarify approval of event and activity proposals, and establish a clear process for adopting or changing policies and bylaws.
–Read the proposed Bylaws Updates HERE –A vote on the Bylaws Updates will occur during this Business Meeting. –To cast your vote online now, click HERE.
QUESTIONS About the Shire, contact our Seneschal Fighter Practice, contact our Knight Marshal
