Highlights from the Dec. 20 Commons

by Odo Levrier

Lots of people came and patted me and talked to me, and I snoofled them.  Then they stopped talking to me, so I went to sleep.  When I woke up, they were standing around talking and eating, so I got up and let everyone pet me again.  After everyone left, I went for a walk.  It was a good meeting.


(Addenda by Stephen Bloch):

Northpass: The new Seneschal will be elected on Jan. 16, and relieve Michelle on Jan. 31.  They need a new Chronicler by then too.  Ro Bordeau is the new Captain of Archers.  The Alsace event will cost $20 on-board, no extra charge for merchants; Denise is cooking, and entertainers are particularly sought.

Whyt Whey: Lady Kamilah will take over as Seneschal in March.  Ben Hitz will be the new herald.  Fighter practice is on hold, lacking an affordable winter site; proposal to pass the hat at summer practices to build up funds for this.

Broken Bridge: The first Seneschal will be elected on Jan. 12 at 2:30 PM.

Seahorse Pursuivant: Canton heralds, please keep him informed.  Brigantia has recommended that all local groups come up with titles for their heralds (like "Seahorse" or "Brigantia").

Lions End:  Progress underway again on making banners for Province and all Cantons.  Progress underway on beginning archery handbook.  Midsummer Lion will be a potluck/picnic, at the same site as last year; since the site has such lovely grounds, people are encouraged to find period lawn games.  St. Valentine's will be at the same (wet!) site as last year, 3 blocks from the Hicksville LIRR station.  The hall holds 150: 72-80 on-board, with off-board and out-board tickets available too.  In keeping with the Spanish theme, there will be a don Juan contest, in addition to the traditional Nonce Lovers' Game, raffle baskets, brewing contest (emphasis on red liquids), and bardic and storytelling contest.

Chronicler: As always, we need contributions, especially event chronicles.  We also need contributions for the Web page (see the Chroniclers' Notes).

Vicereine: There are two EKU sessions coming up: 1/25 in Carolingia, and 3/15 in Frosted Hills (rescheduled, so it conflicts with Celtic Silliness -- bummer).  The next Royalty are both quite new to the SCA, so be especially patient and helpful to them.  The next Barleycorn will probably be a Royal Progress, with a Kingdom-wide brewing contest.

Provincial Seneschal: Remember the Provincial Officers' Meeting, 11 Jan at 7:30 PM, Sean's place.  We'll finalize the Provincial Bylaws and publish them: Canton Chroniclers please send mailing lists to Deborah and Steve so we can do it as a single mass mailing, without duplication.

Miscellaneous: Schola in Settmour Swamp cancelled.  "Semi-enchanted" event on 22 Feb. in Ravenhill (Southbury, CT).  "Springtime in the Gobi" on 22 March in An Dubh.

Quote of the Evening: "What will we fight over?"

"The right to pillage Aethelmearc."


Next Commons: on 17 Jan at Alison's in Brooklyn, 85 Eastern Parkway Apt. 4A.  Take 2 or 3 subway to Eastern Pkwy.  Walk 1/2 block and ring buzzer 22.