Highlights from the Jan. 16 Commons
Chronicler: Thanks for the increase in submissions.  Only about 1 in 10 SCA members in Ostgardr subscribes to the Seahorse; why?  Jafar's funeral had over 500 people, 92 cars in the procession.
Whyt Whey: Thanks to Ian for dishwashing.  WW doing a lot of troll duty at Crown.  Dance & Drum in Feb. will be 2/6, not 2/13.
Vicereine: Kingdom regalia in bad shape; considering projects like tabards for champions at Pennsic.  Watch for Continuing Ed. classes at local universities, e.g. basic sewing, cooking, history...
Herald: Ostgardr put on a good display at 12th Night, but Kingdom banners didn't show up; make one for emergencies?  Names & Blazons database lost; please give Jeff name, blazon, & when you started using them in Ostgardr.  Need signatures (esp. Provincial & Canton officers) supporting Order of Sea Dog and its badge; will circulate forms.
Seneschal:  Cantons need larger cash reserves to handle site fees.  This last meeting before retiring as Seneschal, but continuing as Deputy Seneschal for Calendar & might take A&S office.  After handing over key 2/14, Sean will disappear for a month to plan wedding; no calls, please.  Bidding to run Pennsic XXIX in 2000.
Northpass: won Moveable Feast award at Twelfth Night for spiffy table setting.
Broken Bridge: Fighter practice going at Jr. high school, which could be used for events too.  School specifically wants dance demo.  Newsletter didn't appear for a month, but it's back now; reprinting some articles from Regia Anglorum in England (which has a terrific Web site!)  Brought half a dozen energetic newcomers to Twelfth Night.
Valentine's: in Lions End 2/14, will include contest for Provincial Bard.
Tired Tyger Tavern: in Northpass 2/28, w/barroom brawl; making barroom sorts of weapons from open-cell foam.  Prep meetings 2/7, 2/21.
Celtic Silliness: 3/21 in Lions End, same day as A&S Triathlon in Rusted Woodlands.  Aidan cooking; $10/person.
Crown Tourney: 5/2 in Northpass.  Site has sleeping space for 19, showers, children's room.  We expect c. 20 schoolchildren watching, w/parents; we may try to clothe them.  There may be a tablefull of Episcopal nuns at feast.
Gilded Pearl: unable to hold event in Lions End due to site cost & financial concerns; An Dubh is interested in sponsoring G.P. event.

February Commons: 2/20, 8:00 PM at Ben's, 190 Ocean Parkway, Brooklyn, (718) 436-6278 before 11 PM.
By subway: F train to Church Ave.  Exit on Church Ave. side.  5 short blocks to Ocean Pkwy.  L c. 5 houses to 190.
By Car from Manhattan: Brooklyn Bridge, follow signs to BQE to Prospect Expwy. to Church Ave. exit.  Immediately look for parking.
By Car from L.I.: Belt Pkwy to Ocean Pkwy N exit, onto Ave. Z.  L on Ocean Pkwy.  L on Beverly (just before Church), look for parking.