The Cleftlands would like to welcome Lady Shahzada (al-Zahra) Isfahani for her second turn as Demonstration Coordinator!
A special thanks to the outgoing Demo Coordinator Lord Karl von Leipzigr (Carl of Cleftlands) for his hard work and service.
The Cleftlands would like to welcome Lady Shahzada (al-Zahra) Isfahani for her second turn as Demonstration Coordinator!
A special thanks to the outgoing Demo Coordinator Lord Karl von Leipzigr (Carl of Cleftlands) for his hard work and service.
IMPORTANT THINGS TO KNOW:
No more masks: Masks will no longer be required for any SCA activities in the Middle Kingdom. The ONLY Covid policy still in effect is the required posting of the Society disclaimer at all in-person events and in any digital invitations for those events (Facebook events, website, emails, social posts). If you test positive for COVID-19, please do not attend meetings or events. See our seneschal Clarissa if you have questions.
DESSERT REVELS
The Aug. 31 revel will be an ice cream social, with ice cream treats. Those who attended Pennsic are encouraged to bring class handouts to share. Armored combat and fencing will take place.
OFFICER ANNOUNCEMENTS
(Emails for all officers are listed on the officers page of the baronial website.)
GUILD ANNOUNCEMENTS
Equestrian Guild: Lady Rhea will attend the Aug. 31 meeting to discuss reviving the guild.
Armorers Guild: This guild meets most Thursdays in Berea. The host requires that participants be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 to attend. See Baron Calum for details.
UPCOMING EVENTS
See a full list of upcoming Midrealm events here: https://midrealm.org/events-calendar/
OLD BUSINESS
Exchequer: We are asking for $2 per meeting, or $50 per year, to cover the cost of the meeting hall rental. The rent has increased over the years, and we had to pay for the entire month during the period when meetings were twice a month.
Quartermaster: The quartermaster must be notified at least two weeks in advance if a member wishes to borrow baronial gear.
Baronial meetings: Meetings will be held weekly for the foreseeable future. Bring lawn chairs if you choose to sit outdoors. Set-up starts at 6:30 p.m. and the meeting starts at 7 p.m.
For updates, corrections or additions, contact THL Jolicia atte Northclyfe at chronicler@cleftlands.org or on Facebook.
PENNSIC ANNOUNCEMENTS: BARONIAL MUSTERS
Baronial pavilion set-up: Wed., Aug. 3, battlefield, time TBA. Please check social media channels for an announcement of the time, and spread the word. Bring hammers.
Opening Ceremonies: Saturday, Aug. 6, 10:30 a.m. The barony will meet at Midrealm Royal to march as a group to Opening Ceremonies on the battlefield.
Populace Archery and Thrown Weapons Muster and Cleftlands Group Photo: Sunday, Aug. 7, 1 p.m. Meet at the baronial tent on the battlefield. Participants will march to the castle on the battlefield for the photo; archery combatants will continue on to the archery field.
Populace Armored Combatants Muster: Monday, Aug. 8, 9 a.m. Meet at camp Three Bears, located at N-17 by the North Gate.
Populace Rapier Combatants Muster: Friday, Aug. 12, 1 p.m. Meet at camp Three Bears.
Baronial pavilion tear-down: Friday, Aug. 12, approx. 4 p.m. after the final battle.
PENNSIC ANNOUNCEMENTS: OTHER
Pennsic Break: Meetings are suspended until Aug. 24.
Midrealm court: Thursday, Aug. 11, at 8 p.m. in the Great Hall/Barn.
Help needed: Assistance is needed to move the baronial chairs and banners to Midrealm court. Meet at camp New Bridge, located at N-08, at 7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 11.
Nebble Hunt: The Nebble Hunt – in which Cleftlanders hide Nebbles in their camps and steal other people’s Nebbles – will happen this year at Pennsic. See Baroness Aurelia’s post on the Cleftlands Facebook page. The game begins Thursday, Aug. 4. The deadline to sign up is noon Wednesday, Aug. 3. Baroness Aurelia will deliver the Nebbles to participating camps.
COVID-19 Policies: Attendees are expected to bring their own water and masks. You will need proof of vaccination or a current negative COVID-19 test. Please see the “COVID” section of the Pennsic website, on the main page, for details. Pennsic.org
War Points: War Points can be earned for doing service, as well as teaching and attending classes. Populace War Points are tallied and can help Midrealm prevail over the East Kingdom. See https://www.pennsicwar.org/WarPoints for details, or check the guidebook.
FOR THOSE NOT ATTENDING WAR
Meistara Thorhalla Carlsdottir Af Broberg and her household are hosting A&S Hangouts on July 27, Aug. 3, Aug. 10 and Aug. 17, 7-9 p.m. at Wildwood Park. Bring a project or just come to socialize. See her Facebook post for details.
DESSERT REVELS
Aug. 31: This will be an ice cream social. Everyone who attended Pennsic is encouraged to bring class handouts to share. Bring lawn chairs.
OFFICER ANNOUNCEMENTS
(Email addresses for all officers are listed on the officers page of the baronial website.)
GUILD ANNOUNCEMENTS
Equestrian Guild: There will be a workshop at the Aug. 31 meeting to discuss re-activating the Cleftlands Equestrian Guild and SCA equestrian activities.
Armorers Guild: This guild meets most Thursdays in Berea. July 21 is the last meeting until after Pennsic. The host requires that participants be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 to attend. See Baron Calum for details.
UPCOMING EVENTS
See a full list of upcoming Midrealm events here: https://midrealm.org/events-calendar/
OLD BUSINESS
Baronial property inventory deadline: Sunday, July 31, is the deadline to turn in paperwork pertaining to the baronial property inventory. Members holding baronial property must sign a contract, per the SCA Board of Directors. This does not include officer regalia or items stored at the meeting site. Please email the paperwork to our seneschal, Lady Claricia.
Exchequer: We are asking for $2 per meeting, or $50 per year, to cover the cost of the meeting hall rental. The rent has increased over the years, and we had to pay for the entire month during the period when meetings were twice a month.
Quartermaster: The quartermaster must be notified at least two weeks in advance if a member wishes to borrow baronial gear.
COVID-19 and Baronial meetings: Meetings will be held weekly for the foreseeable future. We will move outside when the weather permits; bring lawn chairs. Set-up starts at 6:30 p.m. and the meeting starts at 7 p.m. Masks are required indoors for all Cleftlands meetings and Midrealm SCA activities.
For updates, corrections or additions, contact THL Jolicia atte Northclyfe at chronicler@cleftlands.org or on Facebook.
IMPORTANT THINGS TO KNOW:
COVID-19 case: There was a positive case of COVID-19 at Push for Pennsic on July 9.
Baronial property inventory deadline: Sunday, July 31, is the deadline to turn in paperwork pertaining to the baronial property inventory. Members holding baronial property must sign a contract, per the SCA Board of Directors. This does not include officer regalia or items stored at the meeting site. Contact our seneschal, Lady Claricia.
Pennsic Break: July 20 is the last baronial meeting before Pennsic. Meetings resume on Aug. 24. See below for more Pennsic-related announcements.
DESSERT REVELS
There will be no dessert revel in July.
The Aug. 31 revel will be an ice cream social. Everyone who attended Pennsic is encouraged to bring class handouts to share. Bring lawn chairs.
THL Jolicia atte Northclyfe is organizing supplies of plates, napkins, serving and eating utensils, etc., that will be stored at the meeting site for the group’s use at dessert revels. Please contact her if you have items to donate.
OFFICER ANNOUNCEMENTS
(Emails for all officers are listed on the officers page of the baronial website.)
Arts and sciences on July 20: Scroll cases will be finished; helpers are welcome. Dame Elizabeth will teach a class on Roman necklaces. See the baronial calendar on the website and MOAS Mistress Angharad Ferch Tangwystl for details.
Social media: Photos are needed for our Instagram feed. See social media officer Hrafnkell Inn Raudi Eykelsson.
PENNSIC ANNOUNCEMENTS
Baronial tent: Helpers are needed to erect the baronial tent on the battlefield. Time/day/location are TBA.
Musters: Cleftlands armored, rapier and archery combatants will march as separate groups to their fields of combat. Time/day/ muster location are TBA.
Opening ceremonies: This event is 11 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 6, at Midrealm Royal encampment. Wear Cleftlands colors.
Baronial group photo: Time/day/place are TBA.
Elevation: The elevation of Brangwayn Snowden will take place during Midrealm court, 8 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 11.
COVID-19 policies: Attendees are expected to bring their own water (no more communal water coolers) and masks. If COVID rates go up, stricter rules will be put in place. Please see the “COVID” section of the Pennsic website, on the main page, for details. Pennsic.org
Nebble Hunt: The Nebble Hunt – in which Cleftlanders hide Nebbles in their camps and steal other people’s Nebbles – will happen this year at Pennsic. See Baron Pietro and Baroness Aurelia to sign up your camp and get the rules. Nebbles will be delivered to camps at the start of Pennsic. Whoever ends War with the most Nebbles wins bragging rights!
War Points: War Points can be earned for doing service, teaching and attending classes. Populace War Points are tallied and can help Midrealm prevail over the East Kingdom. Seehttps://www.pennsicwar.org/WarPoints for details.
GUILD ANNOUNCEMENTS
Makers Guild: Help is needed for a decals project at the July 20 meeting. See Lord Macro for details.
Armorers Guild: This guild meets most Thursdays in Berea. The host requires that participants be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 to attend. See Baron Calum for details.
Archery Guild: Practice sessions are being held on some Sundays from 4-6 p.m. in Richmond Heights. Participants must be fully vaccinated. See Forester Cadfan for details.
UPCOMING EVENTS
See a full list of upcoming Midrealm events here: https://midrealm.org/events-calendar/
OLD BUSINESS
Exchequer: We are asking for donations of $2 per meeting, or $50 per year, to cover the cost of the meeting hall rental. The rent has increased over the years, and we had to pay for the entire month during the period when meetings were twice a month.
Quartermaster: The quartermaster must be notified at least two weeks in advance if a member wishes to borrow baronial gear.
Baronial meetings: Meetings will be held weekly for the foreseeable future. We will move outside when the weather permits; bring lawn chairs. Set-up starts at 6:30 p.m. and the meeting starts at 7 p.m. Masks are required indoors for all Cleftlands meetings and Midrealm SCA activities.
For updates, corrections or additions, contact THL Jolicia atte Northclyfe at chronicler@cleftlands.org or on Facebook.
IMPORTANT THINGS TO KNOW
Baronial property inventory deadline: Sunday, July 31, is the deadline to turn in paperwork pertaining to the baronial property inventory. Members holding baronial property must sign a contract, per the SCA Board of Directors. This does not include officer regalia or items stored at the meeting site. Contact our seneschal, Lady Claricia.
Pennsic Break: The last baronial meeting before Pennsic will be July 20. We will resume meetings on Aug. 24. See below for more Pennsic-related announcements.
DESSERT REVELS
There will be no dessert revel in July.
The Aug. 31 revel will be an ice cream social. Everyone who attended Pennsic is encouraged to bring class handouts to share. Bring lawn chairs.
THL Jolicia atte Northclyfe is organizing supplies of plates, napkins, serving and eating utensils, etc., that will be stored at the meeting site for the group’s use at dessert revels. Please contact her if you have items to donate.
OFFICER ANNOUNCEMENTS
(Emails for all officers are listed on the officers page of the baronial website.)
PENNSIC ANNOUNCEMENTS
COVID-19 POLICIES: Attendees are expected to bring their own water (no more communal water coolers) and masks. If COVID rates go up, stricter rules will be put in place. Please see the “COVID” section of the Pennsic website, on the main page, for details. Pennsic.org
Nebble Hunt: The Nebble Hunt – in which Cleftlanders hide Nebbles in their camps and steal other people’s Nebbles – will happen this year at Pennsic. See Baron Pietro and Baroness Aurelia to sign up your camp and get the rules. Bragging rights are up for grabs!
War Points: War Points can be earned for doing service, as well as teaching and attending classes. Populace War Points are tallied and can help Midrealm prevail over the East Kingdom. See https://www.pennsicwar.org/WarPoints for details.
Awards: There is still time to recommend Cleftlands for awards to be given out at Midrealm court at Pennsic. See our Seneschal, Lady Claricia, for details on how to do that.
Pennsic 50 History Display: Mistress Elizabeth is in charge of the Pennsic 50 History Display, happening next year. See her to volunteer or for more information.
GUILD ANNOUNCEMENTS
Makers Guild: There will be a Cleftlands Makers Day from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, July 9 at the Makers’ Lab at Lorain County Community College. SCA-themed medallions and decals will be made. Vinyl will be available for purchase; bring a flash drive. See Lord Macro for details.
Armorers Guild: This guild meets most Thursdays in Berea. The host requires that participants be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 to attend. See Baron Calum for details.
Archery Guild: Practice sessions are being held on some Sundays from 4-6 p.m. in Richmond Heights. Participants must be fully vaccinated. See Forester Cadfan for details.
UPCOMING EVENTS
See a full list of upcoming Midrealm events here: https://midrealm.org/events-calendar/
OLD BUSINESS
Exchequer: We ask members to donate $2 per meeting, or $50 per year, to cover the cost of the meeting hall rental. The rent has increased over the years, and we had to pay for the entire month during the period when meetings were twice a month.
Quartermaster: The quartermaster must be notified at least two weeks in advance if a member wishes to borrow baronial gear.
COVID-19 and Baronial meetings: Meetings will be held weekly for the foreseeable future. We will move outside when the weather permits; bring lawn chairs. Set-up starts at 6:30 p.m. and the meeting starts at 7 p.m. Masks are required indoors for all Cleftlands meetings and Midrealm SCA activities.
For updates, corrections or additions, contact THL Jolicia atte Northclyfe at chronicler@cleftlands.org or on Facebook.
IMPORTANT THINGS TO KNOW:
Baronial court: Their Excellencies Pietro and Aurelia held their first court. While speaking with the voice of the Crown, they presented the following kingdom awards:
Alison Eychener: Dragon’s Treasure
Tabitha del Val: Dragon’s Treasure
Lord Tarmach ben Yehuda al-Khazari: Companion of the Order of the Willow
Scottish Games demo: It was a big success, with more than 35 Cleftlanders and other SCA members taking part. Thanks to the organizers and participants. The Scottish Games organizers have already asked us to return next year. Hoobah!
Pennsic Break: The last baronial meeting before Pennsic is July 20. We will resume meetings on Aug. 24.
Baronial property: Sunday, July 31, (during the first week of Pennsic) is the deadline for turning in paperwork for the baronial inventory of property. People holding baronial property must sign a contract, per the SCA Board of Directors. This does not include officer regalia or items stored at the meeting site. Contracts are due to our Seneschal, Lady Claricia.
UPCOMING DEMOS
None.
OFFICER ANNOUNCEMENTS
(Emails for all officers are listed on the officers page of the baronial website.)
Social Media: Photos are needed to freshen our baronial Instagram account. See the social media coordinator, Lord Hrafnkell Inn Raudi Eykelsson, if you have some to share.
Martial activities: Outside martial activities will be paused when the heat index is 103 degrees or above.
PENNSIC
Awards: There is still time to recommend Cleftlands for awards to be given out at Midrealm court at Pennsic. See our Seneschal, Lady Claricia, for details on how to do that.
Pennsic 50 History Display: Mistress Elizabeth is in charge of the Pennsic 50 History Display, happening next year. See her to volunteer or for more information.
Cleftlanders represented: Their Excellencies encourage all Cleftlands to display their baronial tabards and belt favors at Pennsic.
OFFICER OPENINGS
Revel Coordinator: This person plans themes for the monthly revels. See Claricia if you are interested.
GUILD ANNOUNCEMENTS
Armorers Guild: This guild meets most Thursdays in Berea. The host requires that participants be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 attend. See Baron Calum for details.
Archery Guild: Practice sessions are being held on some Sundays from 4-6 p.m. in Richmond Heights. Participants must be fully vaccinated. See Forester Cadfan for details.
A full list of Cleftlands guilds is on the baronial website.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Regular Event: If you know of a possible site where the event could be held, notify our seneschal, Lady Claricia. She is considering putting the event on the Kingdom calendar for Nov. 5. Bids are being accepted.
See a full list of upcoming Midrealm events here: https://midrealm.org/events-calendar/
OLD BUSINESS
Exchequer: Each person is asked to donate $2 per meeting, or $50 per year, to cover the cost of the meeting hall rental. The rent has increased over the years, and we had to pay for the entire month during the period when meetings were twice a month.
Quartermaster: The quartermaster must be notified at least two weeks in advance if a member wishes to borrow baronial gear.
COVID-19 and Baronial meetings: Meetings will be held weekly for the foreseeable future. We will move outside when the weather permits; bring lawn chairs. Set-up starts at 6:30 p.m. and the meeting starts at 7 p.m. Masks are required indoors for all Cleftlands meetings and Midrealm SCA activities.
For updates, corrections or additions, contact THL Jolicia atte Northclyfe at chronicler@cleftlands.org or on Facebook.
IMPORTANT THINGS TO KNOW:
Scottish Games this Saturday: Tickets should have arrived via email. Please print them out to bring with you, since internet reception at the fairgrounds is spotty.
Please plan to spend the bulk of your time at the Cleftlands display, although you are welcome to walk around the rest of the festival.
Mistress Elizabeth is collecting money or donations for hospitality items such as food and snacks. Contact her if you want to contribute.
See more details below.
Baronial Revel June 29: Annual Rummage Sale and Cook-Out. Bring SCA-related items to swap or sell. Bring a side dish to share – meats and the grill will be provided by Baron Crispin and Baroness Gianna. This will be held outside, weather permitting. If it is outside, bring tables (for eating and displaying rummage sale items) and chairs. NEW: If people wish to set up inside, the tables provided will be limited, so bring your own. See our Chatelaine, Lady Jaquelinne, if you have questions.
UPCOMING DEMOS
Ohio Scottish Games, June 25, at the Cuyahoga County Fairgrounds. Armored combat and rapier fighters are needed. The barony’s location is in grass and shade. There will be access by car to our location until 7:30 a.m., then not again until the event ends at 10 p.m. Our area will be set up the night before; see Lord Carl if you can help. We will participate in a parade at noon; please bring banners. We will also do “something cool” during a Pipe and Drum Tattoo at 6 p.m. The baronial area will pack up after the tattoo. See the Scottish Games Demo Facebook event page for more details. See Demo Coordinator Lord Carl for information. Here is a link to a site map: https://www.ohioscottishgames.com/map
NOWM AWARDS CORRECTION
Duke Sir Laurelen Darksbane received a Royal Augmentation of Arms, a beacon enflamed, at NOWM. Last week’s minutes listed the award as a Kingdom Augmentation of Arms. Apologies to Duke Laurelen for the error.
OFFICER ANNOUNCEMENTS
(Emails for all officers are listed on the officers page of the baronial website.)
Exchequer: Since this is the second meeting after NOWM, no more receipts for expenses connected with the event will be accepted.
Social Media: Photos are needed to freshen our Instagram account. See the social media coordinator, Lord Hrafnkell Inn Raudi Eykelsson, if you have some to share.
Martial activities: Outside martial activities will be paused when the heat index is 103 degrees or above.
PENNSIC (pennsic.org)
Preregistration: The preregistration deadline has passed.
Pennsic Break: The last baronial meeting before Pennsic will be July 20. We will resume meetings on Aug. 24.
Awards: There is still time to recommend Cleftlands for awards to be given out at Midrealm court at Pennsic. See our Seneschal, Lady Claricia, for details on how to do that.
Pennsic 50 History Display: Mistress Elizabeth is in charge of the Pennsic 50 History Display, happening next year. See her to volunteer or for more information.
Cleftlanders represented: Their Excellencies encourage all Cleftlands to display their baronial tabards and belt favors at Pennsic.
OFFICER OPENINGS
Demo Coordinator: Since Lord Carl is stepping down, the job will be handled by Chatelaine Lady Jacquelinne, until a new demo coordinator takes over. If you would like to help organize a demo, see her. The application can be found athttp://www.cleftlands.org/officer-application/
Revel Coordinator: This person plans themes for the monthly revels. See Claricia if you are interested.
GUILD ANNOUNCEMENTS
Armorers Guild: This guild will NOT meet on Thursday, June 23, in Berea. The host requires that participants be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 attend. See Baron Calum for details.
Archery Guild: Practice sessions are being held on some Sundays from 4-6 p.m. in Richmond Heights. Participants must be fully vaccinated. See Forester Cadfan for details.
A full list of Cleftlands guilds will be available on the website soon.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Regular Event: If you know of a possible site where the event could be held, notify our seneschal, Lady Claricia. She is considering putting the event on the Kingdom calendar for Nov. 5. Bids are being accepted.
See a full list of upcoming Midrealm events here: https://midrealm.org/events-calendar/
OLD BUSINESS
Baronial property: An inventory of baronial property is underway. If you are holding baronial property, please contact our seneschal, Lady Claricia. People holding baronial property must sign a contract, per the SCA BOD. This does not include officer regalia or items stored at the meeting site. Contracts are due to Lady Claricia by July 31.
Exchequer: We are asking for $2 per meeting, or $50 per year, to cover the cost of the meeting hall rental. The rent has increased over the years, and we had to pay for the entire month during the period when meetings were twice a month.
Quartermaster: The quartermaster must be notified at least two weeks in advance if a member wishes to borrow baronial gear.
COVID-19 and Baronial meetings: Meetings will be held weekly for the foreseeable future. We will move outside when the weather permits; bring lawn chairs. Set-up starts at 6:30 p.m. and the meeting starts at 7 p.m. Masks are required indoors for all Cleftlands meetings and Midrealm SCA activities.
For updates, corrections or additions, contact THL Jolicia atte Northclyfe at chronicler@cleftlands.org or on Facebook.
IMPORTANT THINGS TO KNOW:
Newest Cleftlands peer: Lady Snowden was placed on vigil for the Order of the Pelican at NOWM. She will be elevated at Pennsic. (See a full list of NOWM awards below.)
Scottish Games: Several members have already received their electronic tickets via email. See below for more details on this demo.
Pennsic: The preregistration deadline may have passed by the time you read this; go to Pennsic.org for details.
Pennsic Break: The last baronial meeting before Pennsic will be July 20. We will resume meetings on Aug. 24.
EVENT REPORT: NOWM
Thanks to everyone who came, enjoyed and helped make the day a success. Nearly 400 gentles came through the gate. Lord Meinhart has agreed to be event steward next year, when NOWM will return as a three-day event (circumstances permitting).
Awards bestowed at NOWM:
The Cleftlands Yule Elves – Purple Fretty
Lady Aethelwynn skirra Demma – Purple Fret
Lord Hrafnkell Inn Rauði – Award of Arms
Lord Karl von Leipzig – Purple Fret
Duke Sir Laurelen Darksbane – Kingdom Augmentation of Arms – Beacon
Lord Cadfan of the Autumn Wood – Order of the Greenwood Company
Mistress Constanza de Mendoza – Dragon’s Heart
In other exciting news:
Lord Adam authorized as an armored combatant at NOWM.
Lord Tariq designed, and Lord Macro produced, the wooden tokens that Their Majesties gave to all who taught classes at NOWM.
UPCOMING DEMOS
Ohio Scottish Games, June 25, at the Cuyahoga County Fairgrounds. Armored combat and rapier fighters are needed. The barony’s location is in grass and shade. There will be access by car to our location until 7:30 a.m., then not again until the event ends at 10 p.m. Our area will be set up the night before; see Lord Carl if you can help. We will participate in a parade at noon; please bring banners. We will also do “something cool” during a Pipe and Drum Tattoo at 6 p.m. The baronial area will pack up after the tattoo. See the Scottish Games Demo Facebook event page for more details. See Demo Coordinator Lord Carl for information. Here is a link to a site map: https://www.ohioscottishgames.com/map
UPCOMING MEETINGS
Baronial Revel June 29: Annual Rummage Sale and Cook-Out. Bring SCA-related items to swap or sell: Bring a side dish to share – meats and the grill will be provided by Baron Crispin and Baroness Gianna. This will be held outside, weather permitting. If it is outside, bring tables (for eating and displaying rummage sale items) and chairs. See Lady Jaquelinne if you have questions.
OFFICER ANNOUNCEMENTS
A&S: A class on figure drawing will be held at the baronial meeting June 22. Bring paper, pens, crayons or whatever art supplies you have. See the calendar on the Cleftlands website for details.
Martial activities: Outside martial activities will be paused when the heat index is 103 degrees or above.
Quartermaster: The quartermaster must be notified at least two weeks in advance if a member wishes to borrow baronial gear.
OFFICER OPENINGS
Demo Coordinator: The Demo Coordinator is a deputy of the Chatelaine, and will have assistance from the Chatelaine. If you’re inspired to serve, consider applying! http://www.cleftlands.org/officer-application/
Revel Coordinator: This person plans themes for the monthly revels. See Claricia if you are interested.
GUILD ANNOUNCEMENTS
Armorers Guild: Thursdays in Berea. The host requires that participants be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 attend. See Baron Calum for details.
Archery Guild: Practice sessions are being held on some Sundays from 4-6 p.m. in Richmond Heights. Participants must be fully vaccinated. See Forester Cadfan for details.
A full list of Cleftlands guilds will be available on the website soon.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Regular Event: The seneschal is considering putting the event on the Kingdom calendar for Nov. 5. Bids are being accepted.
See a full list of upcoming Midrealm events here: https://midrealm.org/events-calendar/
OLD BUSINESS
Baronial property: An inventory of baronial property is underway. If you are holding baronial property, please contact our seneschal, Lady Claricia. People holding baronial property must sign a contract, per the SCA BOD. This does not include officer regalia or items stored at the meeting site. Contracts are due to Lady Claricia by July 31.
Exchequer: We are asking for $2 per meeting, or $50 per year, to cover the cost of the meeting hall rental. The rent has increased over the years, and we had to pay for the entire month during the period when meetings were twice a month.
Baronial meetings: Meetings will be held weekly for the foreseeable future. We will move outside when the weather permits; bring lawn chairs. Set-up starts at 6:30 p.m. and the meeting starts at 7 p.m. Masks are required indoors for all Midrealm SCA activities.
For updates, corrections or additions, contact THL Jolicia atte Northclyfe at chronicler@cleftlands.org or on Facebook.
Instructor: Rivkah MiSpira
When: 22-Jun, 7 pm.
Where: Meeting site, somewhere indoors.
Congratulations to all the recent Award recipients for April, May, and June!
Cleftlands Dessert Revel (6, Apr, 2022)
Dressed to Kill II – Baronial Investiture (9, Apr 2022)
Northern Oaken War Maneuvers (11 Jun, 2022)
Please join Master Aiden and other scribes for a calligraphy workshop. For people of all skill levels: whether you just want to give calligraphy a try; to a skilled calligraphy looking for some pointers. Bring your own supplies, or borrow some.
Hosts: Aiden and others
When: Wed 15-Jun, 7:30 pm
Where: Meeting site, probably room 10.
MEETING MINUTES 8-JUNE-57
IMPORTANT THINGS TO KNOW: NOWM ON JUNE 11
Thursday, June 9, is the deadline for NOWM pre-registration. To register, go to http://nowm.cleftlands.org/ and look for the yellow box on the right side of the webpage. The gate will accept a regular check or cashier’s check, but no cash. Bring lawn chairs and items for small day camps.
Help is needed on Friday to set up the site, including the large baronial tent. Help is also needed at the gate during the event. Contact Lord Meinhart for details.
Their Majesties of Midrealm and Aethelmearc will be in attendance, along with local territorial barons.
OTHER IMPORTANT THINGS TO KNOW
Scottish Games: Thursday, June 9, is the last day to register for Scottish Games. See below for more details on this demo.
Pennsic: The preregistration deadline is coming fast; go to Pennsic.org for details.
UPCOMING EVENTS
NOWM, June 11, Ukrainian American Youth Association Resort, 47890 Bursley Rd., Wellington. The event will have a full slate of activities. Food will be available for purchase. There will be no camping allowed. Lord Meinhard is event steward. http://nowm.cleftlands.org/
Regular Event: The seneschal is considering putting the event on the Kingdom calendar for Nov. 5. Bids are still being accepted.
See a full list of upcoming Midrealm events here: https://midrealm.org/events-calendar/
UPCOMING DEMOS
Ohio Scottish Games, June 25, at the Cuyahoga County Fairgrounds. Armored combat and rapier fighters are needed. The barony’s location is in grass and shade. There will be access by car to our location until 7:30 a.m., then not again until the event ends at 10 p.m. Our area will be set up the night before; see Lord Carl if you can help. We will participate in a parade at noon; please bring banners. We will also do “something cool” during a Pipe and Drum Tattoo at 6 p.m. The baronial area will pack up after the tattoo. See the Scottish Games Demo Facebook event page for more details. See Demo Coordinator Lord Karl for information. Here is a link to a site map: https://www.ohioscottishgames.com/map
UPCOMING MEETINGS
Baronial Revel June 29: Annual Rummage Sale and Cook-Out. Bring SCA-related items to swap or sell: Bring a side dish to share – meats and the grill will be provided by Baron Crispin and Baroness Gianna. This will be held outside, weather permitting. If it is outside, bring tables (for eating and displaying rummage sale items) and chairs. See Lady Jaquelinne if you have questions.
OFFICER ANNOUNCEMENTS
Seneschal: There have been rules changes at the Society level, involving the use of golf carts, minors holding certain positions and other subjects. Click here for more information: https://www.sca.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/2022-05-22-May-President-After-Meeting-Report.pdf
Quartermaster: The quartermaster must be notified at least two weeks in advance if a member wishes to borrow baronial gear.
OFFICER OPENINGS
Demo Coordinator: The Demo Coordinator is a deputy of the Chatelaine, and will have assistance from the Chatelaine. If you’re inspired to serve, consider applying! http://www.cleftlands.org/officer-application/
Revel Coordinator: This person plans themes for the monthly revels. See Claricia if you are interested.
GUILD ANNOUNCEMENTS
Armorers Guild: Thursdays in Berea. The host requires that only people fully vaccinated for COVID-19 attend. See Baron Calum for details.
A full list of Cleftlands guilds will be available on the website soon.
PAST EVENT REPORTS
Road to Rouen, a 14th-century themed event in New York state, was a tremendous success, with many great deeds of honor and prowess witnessed. Several Cleftlanders, including Their Excellencies, attended. Plans are being made for it to be held again two years from now.
Thanks to those who attended last weekend’s 200th Street Stroll demo and helped make it a success.
OLD BUSINESS
Baronial property: An inventory of baronial property is underway. If you are holding baronial property, please contact our seneschal, Lady Claricia. People holding baronial property must sign a contract, per the SCA BOD. This does not include officer regalia or items stored at the meeting site. Contracts are due to Lady Claricia by July 31.
Exchequer: We are asking for $2 per meeting, or $50 per year, to cover the cost of the meeting hall rental. The rent has increased over the years, and we had to pay for the entire month during the period when meetings were twice a month.
Baronial meetings: Meetings will be held weekly for the foreseeable future. We will move outside when the weather permits; bring lawn chairs. Set-up starts at 6:30 p.m. and the meeting starts at 7 p.m. Masks are required indoors for all Midrealm SCA activities.
For updates, corrections or additions, contact THL Jolicia atte Northclyfe at chronicler@cleftlands.org or on Facebook.
IMPORTANT THINGS TO KNOW
Midrealm heirs: The Middle Kingdom has new heirs, Prince Dag Thorgrimsson and Princess AnneMarie de Garmeaux. Draco Invictus!
Possible COVID-19 exposure: Midrealm.org reports that a person who attended Kingdom A&S and Crown Tourney last weekend tested positive on May 30.
Baronial meetings: Meetings will be held weekly for the foreseeable future. We will move outside when the weather permits; bring lawn chairs. Masks are required indoors for all Midrealm SCA activities. Set-up starts at 6:30 p.m. and the meeting starts at 7 p.m.
Pennsic: There are are 16 days left to pre-register; go to the website for details.
AWARDS
At Crown Tournment and Kingdom A&S, Lady Ragna storraoa Ulfsdottir won the winner of the Queen’s Prize in the Queens’s Prize A&S Challenge, and THL Jolicia atte Northclyfe was named a Kingdom A&S Champion for the reign of Arch and Runa.
UPCOMING EVENTS
NOWM, June 11, Ukrainian American Youth Association Resort, 47890 Bursley Rd., Wellington. The event will have a full slate of activities. Pre-registration is now open. NEW: Only checks with ID will be accepted at the gate. Food will be available for purchase. Volunteers are needed for set-up on Friday. See Lady Eleanor to sign up to teach classes. There will be no camping allowed. Lord Meinhard is event steward. http://nowm.cleftlands.org/
Regular Event: The seneschal is considering putting the event on the Kingdom calendar for Nov. 5. Bids are still being accepted.
See a full list of upcoming Midrealm events here: https://midrealm.org/events-calendar/
UPCOMING DEMOS
200th Street Stroll, June 4, in Euclid.
Ohio Scottish Games, June 25, at the Cuyahoga County Fairgrounds. You must sign up beforehand to attend, and the sign-up deadline is fast approaching.
See Demo Coordinator Lord Carl for information on both demos.
UPCOMING MEETINGS
Baronial Revel June 29: Annual Rummage Sale and Cook-Out. Bring SCA-related items to swap or sell. NEW: Bring a side dish to share – meats and the grill will be provided by Baron Crispin and Baroness Gianna. This will be held outside, weather permitting. If it is outside, bring tables (for eating and displaying rummage sale items) and chairs. See Lady Jaquelinne if you have questions.
OFFICER ANNOUNCEMENTS
Seneschal: There have been rules changes at the Society level, involving the use of golf carts, minors holding certain positions and other subjects. Click here for more information: https://www.sca.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/2022-05-22-May-President-After-Meeting-Report.pdf
Quartermaster: The quartermaster must be notified at least two weeks in advance if a member wishes to borrow baronial gear.
OFFICER OPENINGS
Demo Coordinator: This office will be open at the end of June. The Demo Coordinator is a deputy of the Chatelaine, and will have assistance from the Chatelaine. If you’re inspired to serve, consider applying! http://www.cleftlands.org/officer-application/
Revel Coordinator: This person plans themes for the monthly revels. See Claricia if you are interested.
GUILD ANNOUNCEMENTS
Armorers Guild: Thursdays in Berea. The host requires that only people fully vaccinated for COVID-19 attend. See Baron Calum for details.
A full list of Cleftlands guilds will be available on the website soon.
OLD BUSINESS
Baronial property: An inventory of baronial property is underway. If you are holding baronial property, please contact our seneschal, Lady Claricia. People holding baronial property must sign a contract, per the SCA BOD. This does not include officer regalia or items stored at the meeting site. Contracts are due to Lady Claricia by July 31.
Exchequer: We are asking for $2 per meeting, or $50 per year, to cover the cost of the meeting hall rental. The rent has increased over the years, and we had to pay for the entire month during the period when meetings were twice a month.
For updates, corrections or additions, contact THL Jolicia atte Northclyfe at chronicler@cleftlands.org or on Facebook.
Instructor: Kathryn ferch Rhys
Time: Wed, 8-Jun, 7 pm
Location: meeting site, likely room 10.
Bringing a needle nose or cone nose pliers and wire cutter will be helpful, though I will have loaner tools available. I will have a couple draw plates to use in class. Wire and equipment will be available for a practice piece; class kits w/instructions are $5 apiece, plus I have a couple full kits for $25 which include tools and drawplate
Instructor: Aiden Elfleadur
Time: Wed, 1-Jun, 8 pm
Location: Somewhere at site, probably room 10.
Irises are beautiful on an early summer day. Now, Aiden shows how to turn those blooms into a beautiful medieval pigment for illumination.
Instructor: Elizabethe Alles
Fee: $5 for materials
Time: Wed, 1-Jun, 7 pm
Location: Meeting site, probably outoodrs.
Just in time for Road to Rouen, join this make-and-take class. We will make a 14th century wire ring brooch based on artifacts from Geoff Egan and Frances Pritchard’s book Dress Accessories c. 1150-c1450: Medieval Finds from Excavations in London: 3.
On Saturday, May 28th in the Barony of Middle Marches their Royal Majesties King Arch and Queen Runa, hosted the 104th Crown Tournament at the Middle Kingdom. Once the skies cleared and the blows were counted, the Midrealm rejoiced in the knowledge that the heirs to the throne had been revealed. We are pleased to welcome Prince Dag Thorgrimsson and Princess AnneMarie de Garmeaulx. Congratulations to Their Royal Highnesses!
IMPORTANT THINGS TO KNOW
Masks required: The SCA once again requires masks at all official indoor activities. An activity is “official” if it is announced on a baronial or SCA Facebook page, or the Cleftlist.
Road to Rouen: If you are attending Road to Rouen, check the COVID-19 policies in that kingdom. The policies are different from those in Midrealm.
Pennsic registration deadline: The deadline is June 16.
Baronial meetings: Meetings will be held weekly for the foreseeable future. We will move outside when the weather permits; bring lawn chairs. Set-up starts at 6:30 p.m. and the meeting starts at 7 p.m.
UPCOMING EVENTS
See a full list of upcoming Midrealm events here: https://midrealm.org/events-calendar/
UPCOMING DEMOS
UPCOMING REVELS
OFFICER ANNOUNCEMENTS
OFFICER OPENINGS
GUILD ANNOUNCEMENTS
ONGOING BUSINESS
For updates, corrections or additions, contact THL Jolicia atte Northclyfe at chronicler@cleftlands.org or on Facebook.
Their Excellencies Barone Pietro e Baronessa Aurelia della Cleftlands cordially invite you to their Armored Combat Tournament and spring-themed dessert revel and held on Wednesday, May 25 at St. John of the Cross located at 140 Richmond Rd, Euclid, OH 44143.
Tournament Details: This is a double elimination 3-person team tournament with non-repeating weapons styles per individual match. If competing in the armored tournament, please arrive early enough to check in as a team at the list table as well as reporting individually to the heralds who will not only announce you and your consort, but help you process into the tourney by Order of Precedence. Non-combatants, please do honor to your worthy champion and dress your best to support their efforts. All authorized combatants are encouraged to participate, regardless of rank, station, or location. If you have any questions, please contact Lord Tryggr Gillason <ironkey@cleftlands.org> for details.
The tournament procession will begin no later than 7:45 PM.
Additionally, Mistress Angharad ferch Tangwystl has issued an Arts & Sciences challenge. “As we return to Dessert Revels, I’d like to challenge you to complete a project including flowers, leaves, and other botanical elements. Whether a ‘squashed bug’ scroll blank, some rose-vine embroidery, marzipan cherries, or pictures of your actual garden, exercise your imagination and skill to celebrate the glory of spring. Bring your creations, complete or in progress, to our May Dessert Revel on the 25th!”
We look forward to seeing how spring has sprung in the Cleftlands.
** Society Disclaimer: 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. **
IMPORTANT THINGS TO KNOW
UPCOMING BARONIAL EVENTS
UPCOMING DEMOS
UPCOMING MEETINGS
OFFICER ANNOUNCEMENTS
OFFICER OPENINGS
GUILD ANNOUNCEMENTS
ONGOING BUSINESS
Baronial property: An inventory of baronial property is underway. If you are holding baronial property, please contact our seneschal, Lady Claricia. People holding baronial property must sign a contract, per the SCA BOD. This does not include officer regalia or items stored at the meeting site. Contracts are due to Lady Claricia by July 31.
For updates, corrections or additions, contact THL Jolicia atte Northclyfe at chronicler@cleftlands.org or on Facebook.