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
**Please MUTE yourself / your audio when not speaking**
Video call link: meet.google.com/nmr-dvvy-uxs
Or dial: ‪‪+1 402-695-5180 PIN: ‪647 279 498#
Google Meet training and help: https://tinyurl.com/mrx9ysjx  

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 to seneschal@caer-adamant.eastkingdom.org.  

Feb. 19 Shire Mtg & Election

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

WHERE
Via Google Meet. To join the meeting

Please MUTE yourself / your audio when not speaking
Video call link: meet.google.com/vkh-btip-dfx
Or dial: ‪(US) 218-481-1329 PIN: ‪962 476 632#
Google Meet training and help: https://tinyurl.com/mrx9ysjx

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:  https://tinyurl.com/yc6wn5bf

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.

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

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
Via Google Meet

**Please MUTE yourself / your audio when not speaking**
Video call link: https://meet.google.com/ejd-xkxd-iak
Or dial: ‪(US) +1 260-782-6168 PIN: ‪989 587 978#
More phone numbers: https://tel.meet/ejd-xkxd-iak?pin=9319088146773
For Google Meet training and help, visit: https://tinyurl.com/mrx9ysjx

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 to seneschal@caer-adamant.eastkingdom.org.

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
        Via Google Meet. To join the meeting:

          Please MUTE yourself / your audio when not speaking
          — By video, use this link: https://meet.google.com/qvs-pgzt-agb
          — By phone, dial: +1 516-654-7087 PIN: 771 740 898#
          — More phone numbers: https://tel.meet/qvs-pgzt-agb?pin=5213545606573
          — For Google Meet training and help, visit: https://tinyurl.com/mrx9ysjx

          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 to seneschal@caer-adamant.eastkingdom.org.

          Nov 13 – Shire Meeting (hybrid) 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
          Google Meet video call link: https://meet.google.com/oth-pzcz-xwz
          Or dial: +1 636-336-8508 PIN: 685 347 744#
          More phone numbers:  https://tel.meet/oth-pzcz-xwz?pin=5671598427707

          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 by email to seneschal@caer-adamant.eastkingdom.org.

          Oct 9 – Shire Meeting (hybrid)

          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
          Video call link: https://meet.google.com/jxx-kndq-uxw
          Or dial: +1 218-481-1709 PIN: 717 891 007#
          More phone numbers: https://tel.meet/jxx-kndq-uxw?pin=2272133542390

          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.
          https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdkMtLAXoemUKzT00DqBAJlnarM9fAMYc0hBQ2kB-D7K-t8Jg/viewform?fbclid=IwAR0pzhcPgOwEmH8g8x0mY_GMgC464Hl06QEkJ8kVFMq9xFYbcKOdJ1lN3as
          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 by email to seneschal@caer-adamant.eastkingdom.org.

          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. 

          Seneschal

          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.

          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) by email to seneschal@caer-adamant.eastkingdom.org.

          Sept. 11 – Shire Meeting (virtual) & 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

          ALL ARE WELCOME
          Google Meet joining info
          https://meet.google.com/rfk-ykcn-tzg
          Or dial: +1 575-323-9074 PIN: 170 299 225#
          More phone numbers: https://tel.meet/rfk-ykcn-tzg?pin=9856787568130

          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.

          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 by email to seneschal@caer-adamant.eastkingdom.org.

          Aug 21 – Shire Meeting (hybrid)

          MONTHLY BUSINESS MEETING and MEET & GREET
          All are welcome to attend and JOIN IN our August business meeting in Dover at Legislative Green Park (the New Green). Bring a chair or blanket to sit on if you’d like and whatever else you might need to be comfortable. Dress is modern (no garb please).

          WHEN
          Sunday, August 21, 2022, 12:00-Noon

          IN PERSON
          Legislative Green Park (the New Green), Dover DE 19901

          VIRTUAL
          Google Meet joining info
          Video call link: https://meet.google.com/ksi-pbod-byx
          Or dial: ‪(US) +1 786-540-4088 PIN: ‪667 113 755#
          More phone numbers: https://tel.meet/ksi-pbod-byx?pin=7344597449028

          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 by email to seneschal@caer-adamant.eastkingdom.org.

          July 17 – Shire Meeting (hybrid)

          MONTHLY BUSINESS MEETING and MEET & GREET
          All are welcome to JOIN IN our business meeting. Dress is modern (no garb please).  Attend in person or virtually.

          WHEN
          Sunday, July 17, 2022, 12:00-noon

          ITEMS BEING DISCUSSED & VOTED ON
          Vote in person or electronically. To vote electronically, you must be logged into a Google account.

          1) We will hold a special election for Minister of Arts and Sciences. Lady Nancy is stepping away from the position and Baroness Mari has stepped forward to run for the position. Follow this link to vote electronically for the office of Minister of Arts and Sciences.

          2) We have been invited to participate financially in Shire Wars this year. Follow this link to vote electronically regarding our participation in Shire Wars.

          IN PERSON
          Glasgow Regional Park, 2275 Pulaski Highway, Newark, DE 19702 at the old stone wall running parallel to Pulaski Highway/Route 40 at the park’s East Entrance near Pavilion #3. (Google Maps or PDF site map).

          VIRTUAL
          Google Meet joining info
          Video call link: https://meet.google.com/rhf-aezy-qat
          Or dial: +1 402-284-0142 PIN: 578 507 777#
          More phone numbers: https://tel.meet/rhf-aezy-qat?pin=1244807402191

          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/a/users/answer/9282720?hl=en

          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 by email to seneschal@caer-adamant.eastkingdom.org.

          June 12 Hunter’s Picnic

          As Summer spreads it’s warmth and light, so do we spread our picnic blankets in cool glades to gather and make merry for the first time in many years.

          WHEN
          Sunday, June 12, 2022 from 11:00 am to 5:00 pm

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

          This is a free event. Come, join us for Caer Adamant’s Hunters Picnic, an idyllic time to see friends, enjoy our homemade feasts, and vie for prizes!!

          Our long awaited Shire Champion tournaments will be held for both rapier and rattan!  Bragging rights and prizes will abound. 

          New – Dayboard Challenge!

          GET THE DETAILS HERE!

          SCA Health Statement
          Although the SCA complies with all applicable laws to try 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.

          Special Election – Call for A&S Minister Officer Candidates

          As Baroness Mari has recently stepped forward with an interest in serving as A&S Minister for Shire, Lady Nancy will be resigning from the office and we will hold a Special Election for the position.

          We are now accepting Letters of Intent for the office of A&S Minister with the intent of calling a vote at our July, 2022 Shire Business Meeting.  If interested in running for this position, please notify our Seneschal by July 1 of your intention so it can be announced.

          • Letters of intent must be received by the Seneschal prior to July 1st. 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 as soon as they are known.
          • The special election will be held at the July business meeting. The winner will be that candidate who receives a simple majority of the votes cast.
          • For more information, refer to the Shire Bylaws.  Kindly direct your questions to our Seneschal.

          June 18 Demo: Volunteers Needed for Dover Comic Con

          Greetings!
          Can you help with the DEMO at the Dover Comic Con on Saturday, June 18th?

          VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
          This public event is a great opportunity to talk with people about the SCA and encourage them to join in the fun! The Shire will have a booth where, with your help, we hope to be able to: demo Fighting and Fencing, host a Dance lesson, and have Arts & Sciences displays and demonstrations.

          So, we’re looking for volunteers:
          –Fighters, Fencers and Dancers
          –Helpers for Set Up (7:00-9:30 AM)
          –Helpers for Breakdown (after 4:00 PM)
          –A&S Demonstrations (can be rotated throughout the day)
          –Greeters & people in garb with stories about the SCA to share

          WHEN
          Saturday, June 18th (open to the public from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm)

          WHERE
          We have been assigned Booth #70, which is near the food trucks in a shady corner of Legislative Mall, Dover, DE (at the corner of Federal Street and MLK Jr. Blvd adjacent to the food trucks).

          WHAT TO BRING
          Demo Autocrat Lord Malcolm plans to bring a few pop-ups to provide shade and we’ll have a pop-up, table and two chairs for the A&S demos.  Everyone should plan to bring their own seating, small tables for displaying weapons and armor, drinks, snacks and whatever else might be needed to be comfortable.  The event is free to attend and there’s plenty of free parking.

          We hope YOU will participate!  Please message or email me to say you’ll be there!

          In Service, Lady Nancy Alyn, Demo Deputy Autocrat
          Payne19350@yahoo.com | 302-530-0189 mobile

          MORE INFO:

          The COVIDSafe Policy remains in effect, requiring all attendees eligible to receive the COVID vaccine (currently 5+) to provide proof of vaccination or medically-supervised negative COVID test in the 72 hours prior to the official activity. Full policy here: https://www.sca.org/news/covidsafe-proof-of-fully-vaccinated-status-or-negative-covid-test-policy-resolution/

          SCA Health Statement:  Although the SCA complies with all applicable laws to try 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.

          Dover Comic Con official event page

          May 25 – Demo for Newark Charter School

          THEY WANT US BACK!!
          The Newark Charter School 5th grade has resumed Ye Olde Renaissance Night program (an evening set in the 1400s) and would love for us to participate again this year with display stations and a brief fighting demo.

          WE NEED YOU
          –A&S displays (bring your own table & chairs, disinfectant wipes, water, snacks, etc.)
          –Garb of all sorts
          –Fighters who want to have some fun (bring your own water, etc.)

          Image shows a portion of a gray masonry castle like structure as seen through open black ironwork in the shape of a cross on a sunny day

          WHEN
          Wed., May 25, 2022, 5:00 – 8:30 PM

          WHERE
          Newark Charter School, 2001 Patriot Way, Newark, DE 19711

          THIS YEAR
          Weather permitting, the school will hold the event OUTSIDE, under tents
               If we’re outside, masks are not required.
               If we’re inside, masks are required.
          Either way, we’ll need proof of vaccination and/or negative PCR test taken within 72 hours of the event.

          SCHEDULE
          Last time the schedule went like this:

          5:00 – 6:00 We set up in the gym and garbed up (school bathrooms are open to us)
          6:00 – 6:30 Students moved through stations (archery, armor, take pictures)
          6:30 – 7:00 Students moved through the buffet line and ate while music played
          7:00 – 7:15 An outside group performed/showcased their talents
          7:15 – 7:55 OUR FIGHT DEMO!
          7:55 – 8:00 Closing remarks

          EAST KINGDOM COVID SAFE & MASKING POLICY
          For more information, go to the Gate in a Box: COVID Edition resource on the Kingdom Seneschal’s webpage: https://seneschal.eastkingdom.org/gate-in-a-box-covid-edition/

          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.