1998-1999 meeting minutes

 

Canton Business Meeting Minutes, Aug 16, 1999.
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An illuminating report from the Baronial Seneschale who graced us with her presence. The Western Region is going back to it's original definition, that of a reporting structure. Since it is not a landed branch, it can't sponsor events, nor have champions.

Some discussion of whether or not we could buy the championships, or their regalia.

Herald:
One device change for Antonio.

Master of Stables - absent. Dennis reported the sight is still under destruction, and may last for some time. Looking for alternate sites that are covered, and have light. Any help would be appreciated. Arianna will check the school on Finn Hill which also has a covered play area.

The chroniclers husband was seen to be ringing.

Archery -
Archery has been going well. Will move to Wednesdays. 8/18, 8/25, 9/1, /8, and 9/15 before it starts getting dark too soon. Possible date of Sunday 9/26, be sure to call ahead.

[Note to Chronicler. Laurencia had several changes to the listings in the Puddle, she should be sending you e-mail on this.]

Glee Club -
Dates are: 8/23, 8/30, and 9/10.

Exchequer -
We still have money. There is a meeting coming up with local Seneschale's, and Exchequers to discuss the baronial budget. The Seneschal struck the Exchequer for reasons unknown.

Web Site -
Adric reports he is starting a new trend. The site has been updated. He also requests that the Chronicler send a copy of the meeting minutes to pdl-webdude@dubhlinn.com so he can add them to the web site.

Stuart reported that the PDL Mailing list has been moved. To subscribe to the new list, send an e-mail message to pdl-subscribe@antir.sca.org. Everyone subscribed to the old list has been moved to the new list, and should have received a notice.

A&S -
We will be sponsoring a contest to decorate little bears. Susan requested a budget of $50 which was approved. Asks people to donate fabric scraps and stuff to help with decorations. Contact Susan for more information.

Chatelaine -
Chatelaine is very busy, Adric reported on her behalf. She will also not be here in September. Gold key has a new container.

Chronicler -
Not present. Arianna asked if paperwork was ever completed transferring the position to Moyra. The Seneschale will look into this.

Events - Sven's , the Second Coming. or Sven's Christmas in Valhalla.
Gwenevere and Darienne are autocratting. Paperwork needs to be submitted. Site is New Hall, December 4th. The barn at Windhome was going to be too cold.

A&T/DOD
Madu is the Autocrat, and was out of town, Event will be in February. We need to submit paperwork ASAP. Christophe will follow up with her.

 

 

Canton Business Meeting

May 17, 1999

21 people attending

 

Intros:  We had 4 new people

Seneschal: 

  1. Autocrat of Lionhearts wants to know what we would like to volunteer for.  Suggested:  fund other groups, bring beer (dry site??), heraldry, Adric volunteered Dennis for gate, grab bag sewing (or buy supplies).  Discussion after meeting.
  2. Arts & Sciences combine with Day of Dance?  Has been suggested to move the event to February.  Wyewood also wants it in November so we have some competition.  Need a site and an autocrat!!  The site of the Baronial Banquet has been suggested.
  3. The Barony wants to give us $300 per year.  We need to come up with a request to submit.
  4. All demos must be approved at the Baronial level for insurance purposes and in order to get better attendance

Chief Archer:  Archery practice is held every Thursday, but ONLY if you call in advance and let Laurencia know you are coming.

Chatelaine:  4 new people at business meeting and have received email requests for info.

Master of Stables:   Still fighting.  Would like some loaner armor for new people.  Fight practice going well.  Have called twice about using a classroom at the school, but no response.   Gymnasium may work better.  War Band is beginning to practice – We will have a War Band at the following wars:  Honey War (June 18-20), An Tir/West War (July 2-5), Baroness’ War (August 6-8). 

Herald:  Heraldry class was held for sergeants, but none showed up.  No devices of note were passed.  Suggestions were given for books to buy.

Arts & Sciences:   would like to spend money on A&S books.   A&S Workshop was held to make large men’s garb, and 3 outfits were nearly completed.  Two people showed up.  Cassie is willing to do a sewing machine workshop (tuning up sewing machines) on June 19 at 1:00pm at Newhall.  We will also work on more big men’s garb at the same time.

Exchequer:  A quarterly report was completed, we spent about $18.00 in the 1st quarter, and Gwen needs Day of Dance receipts to get rid of more money.

Chronicler:  Discussion on whether everyone’s info was correct in the last Puddle.  The consensus was that it was.  The Puddle is still blue.  Waiting for letter from Seneschal and have input from Gryphon.

Web Dude:  Nothing has changed.  Updates need to be done.  Moyra will send Day of Dance pictures and minutes for Business meeting.

The PDL list still needs a home.  Kjarten has offered to host it at Dubhlinn.com, but it would be even better to find another person with UW access.  We could also use Baronial funds to get a commercial account and host it ourselves.  Dubhlinn is the current favorite.

Old Business:  The Seneschal still needs a replacement – SOON!

New Business:

  1. Money ($300 per year from Barony):  Stuart said that the funding would be helpful to subsidize the Day of Dance/A&S Combo, since the site may be quite spendy.  Feedback to the autocrat this year was that the site fee was too high.  Talk of reducing site fee to $5.  The consensus is that we should ask for the money from the Barony.  The Exchequer will draft a request, and the unused portion of the funds will be returned to the Barony at the end of the year.
  2. Lionhearts:  The Baron and Baroness have made a request for “farm animals” to be made for the Village Raid on Sunday.  Hmm…sheep??  Since we already have them from Sven’s?

Minutes for the monthly meeting, held on February15, AS XXXIII (1999... Note that the SCA new year is not the modern one...)  Also note that these minutes are so old that they are practically an historical document- look for August's minutes (meeting date: August 16) soon.

Seneschale - Canton vs. Canton Joint Social went very well. Found hidden
talent amongst our own fair Canton and nice free site in Newcastle.
Master of Stables - Fighting continues in the Canton. We're back after the
holidays.  Knights are helping out a great deal.  Will  have Armoring
workshop on 3-20.
Chatelaine - Had one request. Will continue to dress large men in drag
unless we get some more big guy gold key.
Herald - Mylisant & Adric got their devices passed. Denis' badge will go in.
Exchequer - We still have money.
Arts & Sciences - There will be a decorating workshop on 2-21 for Day of
Dance. Thinking of mixing  early Art Deco with early Viking.
Archery - Arrowmaking workshop March 20. Contact  Laurencia for details.
Web Dude - Regional Chronicler contact us, said they  liked our webpage.
Please send any updates to the WebMaster
Chronicler - I'm giving up the Puddle in 3 months. Anyone interested please
contact me.
Archivist - Stuff from Sven's and from Viking Birthday Bash still in my car.
Scribe - We  have new Baronial charters and new people showing up.
Day Of Dance - Need $150 Deposit. Gate fee will be $7. Decorations, food,
gate, and musicians are getting organized. Contact Mylisant if you intend to
bring your torchier lamps. This gives her an idea of how many are coming.
Old Business - Pokie is a shaved dog.

Minutes for the monthly meeting, held on January 18, AS XXXIII

Seneschale - Went to Seneschales' meeting at 12th Night. It was so boring I
almost fell asleep. People complained that they didn't want to report and
that no one was reporting.  Sir Hathewulf Spearbreaker is cruise director
for Astrella War. Please contact him if you're looking for a ride/rider to
Astrella.  Gerald will be our tithe to the king for this war.
Master of Stables - Fighting continues in the Canton. We're back after the
holidays.  Knights are helping out a great deal and we are currently getting
new people into armor as well as teaching the basics. Fighting equipment
sources are being sought for new fighters and experienced. New site for war
practice is being looked into. More info to follow.
Chatelaine - Sven's Valhalla was the first event we used gold key. Unless we
get more BIG GUY GARB we'll continue to dress them in drag.
Herald - Nothing happened. Things have happened. Things will happen.
Alistair's has passed Laurel. Susan Paraventur has been bounced for obscure
reason. Mylisant and Adric's going to Laurel.  Consultations occurring.
Exchequer - Savings: $442.92 + Checking: $381.88 = $830.80.  Expenses:
Sven's: $129.42.
Arts & Sciences - Not much to report. Interest in sewing machine adjustment
workshop, arrowmaking workshop, and Day of Dance preparation workshop. Watch
the website and email list or call Susan for dates and times.
Archery - 12th Night - Chief Archers Meeting: Need more marshals. Please
contact Laurencia if you are warranted or if you'd like to be.  Alistair and
Laurencia each received awards.
Web Dude - Webbing continues in the Canton.
Chronicler - They tell me the Puddle is still blue.
Archivist - about to get stuff from Sven's.
Sven's - Missing: Cup
Intercanton event - Feb 6, setup at 2pm, pot-luck at 6pm, Moyra and Aedla
coautocrats. Cloven fruit contest and other fun games. Looking for banners
and decorations. Please bring own chairs and feast gear.
Day Of Dance - Need $250 Deposit. Gate fee will be $7. Decorations, food,
gate, and musicians are getting organized.

Upcoming Events
Bubba and the Gecko invite the inhabitants of the Cantons of Wyewood and
Porte de L’Eau to come to the first ever joint Silly Social on Saturday,
Feb. 6th in the Newcastle Community Room.

There will be dancing, a best ‘Cloven Fruit’ contest, a potluck (naturally!)
and lots of free time to lounge around, gossiping with the neighbors.
Festivities will commence at 2:00 p.m. with a decorating party, so bring
your banners and wall hangings.  You might also consider bringing an extra
chair since the site has only 50 on hand.

Come in garb, feast gear in hand and prepare to indulge in the wonderful
good that the two cantons are noted for.  There is a small kitchen on site
with a refrigerator, stove and microwave if you need to do any reheating.
The potluck will begin at 6:00 p.m., with contributions determined by
mundane last name:  A-F desserts; G-L appetizers; M-S side or main dishes;
T-Z fruit, veggies or bread.  This is a dry site.

Directions from either north or south:  take your best route to I-405. Take
the Coal Creek Parkway exit east off 405.  Follow Coal Creek Parkway
approximately 2 l/2 miles until you get to the light at SE 72nd Place.  Turn
left on SE 72nd Place, then left again at the third driveway.  The building
at 13020 SE 72nd Place has a green awning and says “Newcastle City Hall and
Community Room’.  Parking is a bit scarce in the lot, but there is parking
on the street west of the hall.

If you have any questions, please contact the co-autocrats, Moyra of the
Meadows (425-788-3004) (moyra@earthlink.net) or Aedla de Bothe
(425-226-3435) (aedlabot@gte.net).



Day of Dance - The Art Gecko Ball
Porte de L’eau
March 13, 1999

You are invited to join the Canton of Porte de L’eau for a Day of Dance and
the Art Gecko Ball on March 13, 1999. (The gecko is our mascot). Ladies and
gentlemen of all levels of dancing experience are encouraged to come and
join the fun.
Schedule:
Site opens at noon
1 pm: dance instruction begins
5 pm: break for dinner
7 pm: The Art Gecko Ball – perform the dances practiced earlier in the day
to the accompaniment of live musicians!
Court will take place between the two sets of dancing.
Snacks will be provided during the afternoon. Maps will be provided to local
restaurants for the dinner break.

Site: Kennydale Hall, 2424 NE 27th St, Renton, WA 98056. The site is
dry. Site fee is $7.

Directions: From North, take I-405 S to N 30th St exit, turn left onto N
30th
St which will become Kennewick Pl NE and then NE 27th St. Kennydale Hall
will be on the left side of the road, about a half mile after the exit,
right before a sharp turn in the road.
From South, take I-405N to NE 30th St exit, turn right onto NE 30th St which
will become Kennewick Pl NE and then NE 27th St. Kennydale Hall will be on
the left side of the road, about a half mile after the exit, right before a
sharp turn in the road.

Contact autocrat for more information. Mylisant de Sandeforthe (Kathy
Benedict), 425 814-9845, mylisant@housearmani.com. I have loaner garb
available if you need. This is a fun event for newcomers, so please don’t
hesitate to call.

Canton Business Meeting October 19, 1998

Seneschale - Recovered from the plague. Reminder now is the time to get those nominations in (to the B&B) for the Porte de l'Eau-ian whom you think has provided great service to the Canton. We have until the November business meeting to do so..

Chatelaine - More contacts, and new people. Have 4 new people at meeting tonight, 21 total.

Herald - Due to bandit attack, all information is lost <The herald's page was not updated this month  --Adric>. Previous Herald (Julianna) reports she is doing well at school.

Exchequer - Same as last month less $15 for the pict dict. Will handoff stuff to Gwenevere soon.

A &S - Social / Workshop in October a success. Next workshop Sat 11/28 1:00 pm to prepare for Sven's..

Chief Archer - not present

Heavy Fighting - Fighting still going on. More Knights showing up. Covered area is now lit. In practice, Countesses should have shields.

Scriptorium - Class on how to do a charter turned into how to do a serjeants petition. No scriptorium in November due to impending baby delivery.

Chronicler: Absent - Stuart took notes so he's the one to blame for any mistakes.

Archivist: "pbbst", shrug, "same ol, same ol"

Williamsgate - Speaker has been locked out temporarily, however people are still eating lunch..

Old Business - Poky is a grumpy dog.

New Business - A dog is not just like a cat.

Day of Dance / Art Gecko Ball - Same site as last year and same cost, date is March 13th. Need $50 for deposit to reserve the date.

Sven's - Discussion over activities etc... Will work on things at A&S social in November on 11/28 at NewHall. Lancelot is brewing Gingerail, and ... Will have Spear the Bear, and Sheep Tossing and many more strange activities.

 

Canton Business Meeting September 21, 1998

New Business - 1) New person Moira came to meeting. Moved from Artemesia to Duvall. 2)Porte Chalice: Now is the time to get those nominations in (to the B&B)for the Porte de l'Eau-ian whom you think has provided great service to the Canton. We have until the November business meeting to do so. NOTE: No one has received said award wearing pants.

Day of Dance - Same site as last year and same cost. NEW DATE: MARCH 13. Name: Art Gecko Ball.

Canton Business Meeting - May 18, 1998

Last update: Feb 20 or so by Adric

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