May 19 Shire Mtg. (Smyrna Rest Area)

Meetings aren’t just boring stuff, it’s how the magic happens! Please, come make magic with us. Dress is modern (no garb).

On the agenda for this month’s meeting:

Event Proposals:
If you ever wanted to learn how to run an event or want to be part of one that someone else is in charge of, bring your ideas to this month’s Shire meeting. We will be discussing many things, but this year’s event ideas are on the top of the list. Come with your event ideas and a plan of how you want to run one. Or, come to listen to other proposals to see where you might offer help or ideas.

A&S Projects:
Come meet with our new A&S Minister and tell her about your projects; and if there is anything you would like to see a workshop or class for.

Marshal Activities:
Join our Knight Marshal to hear about the newest fighters he is training and his progress on loaner armor.

Heraldry Stuff:
Talk to our Herald and get that paperwork to finally get your name or device submitted.

Group Project Planning:
Hear about plans for our Shire’s Pennsic Windwall Banner replacement and other back drop type things for our local events.

Join In
We would love to have input from all of you. As you know, it is YOUR Shire, take the opportunity to help us plan things YOU want to do!

WHEN
Sunday, May 19, 2024, 11:00 AM

WHERE
Smyrna Rest Area, 5500 DuPont Pkwy, Smyrna, DE 19977 (look for us under a pavilion)

QUESTIONS
Contact Seneschal Baroness Laurena Mouchot by email.

April 14 Shire Mtg. (virtual)

GREETINGS POPULACE,

Join in the Monthly 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, April 14, 2024
1:00-2:00 Monthly Business Meeting

WHERE
Virtual Only
Please MUTE your audio when not speaking
The meeting has closed.

William Morris letter M

QUESTIONS
Contact Seneschal Baroness Laurena Mouchot by email.

Mar. 20 A & S Night (Wilm., DE)

Omne_Bonum_1360. The picture shows an initial from folio 329 of the second volume, depicting a painter or his assistant with dishes of color.

Come and join Shire of Caer Adamant at our monthly Arts & Sciences Social!
Bring a project, bring a friend, and visit with friends and new comers! No fee, no garb required, site is food-friendly if you want to bring your dinner. The site is ADA accessible.

Time:  6:00 PM to 9:00 PM

Location:  Greenbank Mills & Phillips Farm, 500 Greenbank Road, Wilmington, DE 19808

Questions:  Contact Lady Motte Nachfalter

Mar. 10 Shire Mtg. (virtual)

GREETINGS POPULACE,

Join in the Monthly Shire business meeting.  Everyone is welcome to attend and participate.  Dress is modern (no garb).

WHEN
Sunday, March 10, 2024
1:00-2:00 Monthly Business Meeting

William Morris letter M

WHERE
Virtual Only
Please MUTE yourself / your audio when not speaking
This meeting has closed.

QUESTIONS
Contact Seneschal Baroness Laurena Mouchot by email.  

Feb. 21 A & S Night (Wilm., DE)

Omne_Bonum_1360. The picture shows an initial from folio 329 of the second volume, depicting a painter or his assistant with dishes of color.

Come and join the Shire of Caer Adamant at our monthly A&S Social. Bring a project, bring a friend, and visit with friends and new comers! No fee, no garb required, site is food-friendly if you want to bring your dinner. The site is ADA accessible.

Time:  6:00 PM to 9:00 PM

Location:  Greenbank Mills & Phillips Farm, 500 Greenbank Road, Wilmington, DE 19808

Questions:  Contact Lady Motte Nachfalter

Feb. 11 Shire Mtg & Election (virtual)

WHEN
Sunday, February 11, 2024
1:00-2:00 Monthly Business Meeting

William Morris letter M

DETAILS

GREETINGS POPULACE,
Join in the Monthly Shire business meeting.  Everyone is welcome to attend and participate. Dress is modern (no garb).

2024-25 Officer Election
Letters of Intent for the offices of Seneschal, Chatelaine and Minister of Arts & Sciences for the 2024-25 terms were accepted up to the January business meeting.

Candidates
View a candidate’s Wiki page by clicking their name

–Seneschal:  
Baroness Laurena Mouchot
–Chatelaine:  
Hubertus Snaegla
–Minister of A&S: 
Honorable Simona della Luna (having recently relocated to the East Kingdom, Simona’s page within the Kingdom of Ansteorra is provided)

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 (any one 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:  Election has closed.

WHERE
Virtual Only
Please MUTE yourself / your audio when not speaking
The meeting has closed.  

QUESTIONS
Contact Seneschal Baroness Laurena Mouchot by email.

Jan. 17 A & S Night (Wilm., DE)

Omne_Bonum_1360. The picture shows an initial from folio 329 of the second volume, depicting a painter or his assistant with dishes of color.

Come and join the Shire of Caer Adamant at our monthly A&S Social.

Bring a project, bring a friend, and visit with friends and new comers! No fee, no garb required, site is food-friendly if you want to bring your dinner. The site is ADA accessible.

Time: 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM

Location: Greenbank Mills & Phillips Farm, 500 Greenbank Road, Wilmington, DE 19808.

Questions: Contact Lady Motte Nachfalter

Jan. 14 Shire Mtg & Call for Candidates

WHEN
Sunday, January 14, 2024
1:00-2:00 Monthly Business Meeting

GREETINGS POPULACE,

Join in the Monthly Shire business meeting.  Everyone is welcome to attend and participate!  Dress is modern (no garb).

William Morris letter M

DETAILS

Call for Officer Candidates
Pursuant to the Bylaws of Caer Adamant, nominations for the offices for the 2024-2025 terms are open for Seneschal, Chatelaine, and Minister of Arts & Sciences.

Letters of intent must be received by the Seneschal prior to the scheduled start of the January business meeting (submit with an email) and should include: member’s modern name; SCA name, if applicable; membership number and expiration date and a statement of interest. For more information, refer to the Shire Bylaws.

WHERE
Virtual Only
Please MUTE yourself / your audio when not speaking
The meeting has closed.

QUESTIONS
Contact Seneschal Baroness Laurena Mouchot.

Dec. 10 Shire Mtg & Call for Candidates

GREETINGS POPULACE

Join in the Monthly Shire business meeting.  Everyone is welcome to attend and participate.  Dress is modern (no garb).

William Morris letter M

WHEN
Sunday, December 10, 2023, 1:00 PM

Call for Officer Candidates
Pursuant to the Bylaws of Caer Adamant, nominations for the offices for the 2024-2025 terms are open for Seneschal, Chatelaine, and Minister of Arts & Sciences.

Letters of intent must be received by the Seneschal prior to the scheduled start of the January business meeting (submit with an email) and should include: member’s modern name; SCA name, if applicable; membership number and expiration date and a statement of interest. For more information, refer to the Shire Bylaws.

WHERE
Virtual only
Please MUTE yourself / your audio when not speaking
This meeting has closed.

QUESTIONS
Contact Seneschal Baroness Laurena Mouchot.

Nov. 12 Shire Mtg & Call for Candidates & Fighter Practice

WHEN
Postponed to Sunday, November 19, 2023
Sunday, November 12, 2023
11:00-12:00 BUSINESS MEETING
1:00-4:00 FIGHTER PRACTICE

GREETINGS POPULACE,

Come out and join in the November Shire business meeting.  Everyone is welcome.  Dress is modern (no garb).

William Morris letter M

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

Call for Officer Candidates
Pursuant to the Bylaws of Caer Adamant, nominations for the offices for the 2024-2025 terms are open for Seneschal, Chatelaine, and Minister of Arts & Sciences.

Letters of intent must be received by the Seneschal prior to the scheduled start of the January business meeting (submit with an email) and should include: member’s modern name; SCA name, if applicable; membership number and expiration date and a statement of interest. For more information, refer to the Shire Bylaws.

WHERE
Virtual only
Please MUTE yourself / your audio when not speaking
Google Meet link:  this meeting has closed.

QUESTIONS
Contact Seneschal Baroness Laurena Mouchot.

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

June 17 Demo: Volunteers Needed for Dover Comic Con

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
Greetings! We need your help with the DEMO at the Dover Comic Con!

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 presence where, with your help, we hope to be able to recruit new members by demoing Fighting and showcasing Arts & Sciences with displays and demonstrations.

WHEN
Saturday, June 17th, 2023

We’re looking for volunteers:
–HELPERS for Set Up (7:00-9:30 AM)
–FIGHTERS
–A&S DEMONSTRATORS
–GREETERS & people in garb
–HELPERS for Breakdown (4:00 PM)

Trade scene: merchants in a shop present tableware and silverware to their customers.

WHERE (updated June 6th)
We have been assigned a space on corner of Legislative Mall (at the intersection of Federal Street and M.L.K. Jr Blvd S), Dover, DE.

WHAT TO BRING
Demo Autocrat Lord Malcolm plans to bring a few pop-ups to provide shade.  Everyone should plan to bring their own seating and small tables for displaying fight equipment and armor and A&S activities (along with their own snacks, drinks, and whatever else might be needed to be comfortable).  The event is free to attend and there’s plenty of free parking.

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.

We hope YOU will participate! Please reach out to say you’ll be there!

Lord Malcolm MacLeod, Demo Autocrat, 302-399-7112 mobile
Lady Nancy Alyn, Demo Deputy Autocrat, 302-530-0189 mobile