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Meeting Minutes: 30-Aug-58

IMPORTANT THINGS TO KNOW There will be a change in how meetings are run starting in September. See below for details. A bid was approved for Fall Coronation, Sept. 28, 2024, in Ashtabula. It will be submitted to Kingdom for final approval. The archery tournament scheduled for this meeting was postponed until spring. The Aug. …

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Meeting Minutes: 19-Jul-58

IMPORTANT THINGS TO KNOW Pennsic Break: There are no baronial meetings July 26- Aug. 16. Meetings resume Aug. 23. PENNSIC NEWS Baronial Schedule: Baronial Battlefield Tent Raising: Tue., 2-Aug. at 11 a.m. Opening Ceremonies: Sat., 5-Aug., muster at 4 p.m. at Midrealm Royal. All are invited to participate, none are required. Rapier Company of the …

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Meeting Minutes: 12-Jul-58

IMPORTANT THINGS TO KNOW Awards were given at the baronial court held at this meeting. See below for details. Nebulae belt favor are available for Cleftlanders attending their first Pennsic. See Barone Pietro and Baronessa Aurelia to get a belt favor. Aug. 26: Brendokenfest and Baronial Investiture, in Medina. Class instructors are needed; see Mistress …

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Meeting Minutes: 05-Jul-58

IMPORTANT THINGS TO KNOW July 12: Baronial Swap Meet and Potluck. If your name (either your first or last mundane name, or first or last SCA name – it’s up to you) starts with A-J, bring a protein; K-O, bring a side dish; O-Z, bring a dessert. Also, bring your favorite non-alcoholic beverage for yourself. …

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Meeting Minutes 21-Jun-58

IMPORTANT THINGS TO KNOW: SCOTTISH GAMES Saturday, June 24, Cuyahoga County Fairgrounds, 19201 E. Bagley Road, Berea OH 44130 Tent set-up is Friday from noon to 4:30 p.m., or on Saturday morning. On Saturday, vehicles can drive up to the demo site until 9 a.m. A schedule of demo activities will be presented that day. When …

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Meeting Minutes 14-Jun-58

IMPORTANT THINGS TO KNOW The Scottish Games demo is Saturday, June 24. The deadline to sign up for free tickets has passed. See details below. UPCOMING DEMOS Scottish Games, Saturday, June 24, Cuyahoga County Fairgrounds, 19201 E. Bagley Road, Berea OH 44130 Help is needed to set up and tear down. Set up will be on …

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Meeting Minutes: 07-Jun-58

IMPORTANT THINGS TO KNOW: NOWM Saturday, June 10, Ukrainian American Youth Association Resort 47890 Bursley Rd., Wellington, OH 44090 https://events.cleftlands.org/nowm/ Event staff and volunteers can start setting up at 8:30 a.m. Friday, June 9. Help is needed to put up tents and signs. If tasks are finished before most people get off work, a notice …

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Meeting Minutes 24-May-58

Crown Tournament and Kingdom A&S Updates: May 27-28; Ashtabula Fairgrounds. Gate will open at 5 p.m. Friday for campers. Anyone seeking to serve as TRM’s A&S champion can create a display in Kingdom A&S display showing their qualifications. A Kingdom A&S entry can also be considered for TRM’s A&S champion position. Help with Crown Tourney …

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Meeting Minutes: 31-May-58

  IMPORTANT THINGS TO KNOW The new Heirs to the Midrealm Throne, Prince Wigthegn and Princess Neassa, are from the Barony of Brendoken, our neighbors to the south. Huzzah! June 10 is the deadline for signing up for the Scottish Games demo. See details below. An Armored Tournament will be held at the June 28 …

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Meeting Minutes: 17-May-58

IMPORTANT THINGS TO KNOW Crown Tournament and Kingdom A&S Updates: May 27-28; Ashtabula Fairgrounds. Feast is more than half full. There are camping spaces and hotel rooms available, but we will lose the discount if we don’t get enough people signed up. Gate will open at 5 p.m. Friday for campers. There is a Pelicans’ …

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Meeting Minutes: 10-May-58

IMPORTANT THINGS TO KNOW Help with Crown Tourney and Kingdom A&S: Gate staff: See Lady Dorothea. Serve lunch: See Lady Clairicia. Breakfast bar: Muffins, breakfast-type finger foods and pastries are needed. Give them to Baroness           Madelaine at the May 24 meeting or the morning of May 27 at the event. Teachers: …

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Meeting Minutes: 03-May-58

IMPORTANT THINGS TO KNOW There may be another painting session to refresh the baronial road signs on Sunday, May 7, depending on weather. Check the baronial Facebook page for updates. Help with Crown: Help is needed to staff the gate during the event; see Lady Dorothea. Help is needed to serve lunch; see Lady Clairicia. …

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Meeting Minutes: 19-Apr-57

IMPORTANT THINGS TO KNOW Our new Standard Bearers are: A&S Lord Rojhon the Wanderer; Rapier Lord Joao Alfonso Terciopelo de Galicai (Velvet); Armored combat Lord Tryggr; Archery Baroness Milesent. There may be another painting session to refresh the baronial sandwich board signs on Sunday, April 23, depending on weather. Check the baronial Facebook page for …

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Meeting Minutes: 12-Apr-57

IMPORTANT THINGS TO KNOW April 15: Standard Bearers. Held at the meeting site. Pre-registration is closed. Pre-registration forms for competing in armored combat, rapier, archery and A&S can be found via the event portal. The theme for the A&S competition is “Something you would take to war.” You can compete even if you don’t want …

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Meeting Minutes: 05-Apr-57

IMPORTANT THINGS TO KNOW There is now an event portal that links to pre-registration sites for all spring Cleftlands events. You can find the portal on the Cleftlands website. April 15: Standard Bearers. Held at the meeting site. Pre-registration fees will be taken at the next baronial meeting. Pre-registration forms for competing in armored combat, …

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Meeting Minutes: 22-Mar-57

IMPORTANT THINGS TO KNOW March 25: Regional A&S Fair. Held at the meeting site. Gate opens at 10 a.m. The judges meeting is around 11 a.m. and first scoring begins around noon. There will be a craftsperson green and tables for display and commentary. The deadline for entries has passed. See Sir Crispin and the …

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Meeting Minutes: 15-Mar-57

IMPORTANT THINGS TO KNOW March 25: Regional A&S Fair. Held at the meeting site. Participants to enter for judging and scorers are needed. Participants can also bring items for display and feedback only. There will be a Craftspersons Green for people working on projects; no need to sign up beforehand. The start time for the …

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Meeting Minutes: 08-Mar-57

UPCOMING CLEFTLANDS EVENTS March 25: Regional A&S Fair. Held at the meeting site. See Sir Crispin for details. April 15: Standard Bearers. Held at the meeting site. There may be a feast, cost $11; watch the baronial website for updates. The parameters for competition in armored combat, rapier, archery and A&S will be posted soon. …

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Meeting Minutes: 01-Mar-57

IMPORTANT THINGS TO KNOW Rav Ezra ha-Yona is our new baronial Castellan (or chatelain/e.) UPCOMING CLEFTLANDS EVENTS March 25: Regional A&S Fair. Held at the meeting site. See Sir Crispin for details. April 15: Standard Bearers. Held at the meeting site. The parameters for competition in armored combat, rapier, archery and A&S will be posted …

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Meeting Minutes: 15-Feb-57

DESSERT REVELS: Feb. 22: A&S Exhibit. Items worked on during the past year, and works in progress, are welcome. UPCOMING DEMOS June 24: Scottish Games at the Cuyahoga County Fairgrounds in Middleburg Heights. A list of participants will be needed in advance of the date. See our demo coordinator Lady Shahzada (al-Zahra) Isfahani for details. …

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