Congratulations Lady Shahzada Isfahani, Demo Coordinator!

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.

Meeting Minutes: 24-Aug-57

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.

Meeting Minutes: 20-Jul-57

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.

Meeting Minutes: 13-Jul-57

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.

Meeting Minutes: 6-Jul-57

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.

Meeting Minutes: 29-Jun-57

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.

Meeting Minutes: 22-Jun-57

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.

Meeting Minutes: 15-Jun-57

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.

 

 

A&S Class: Live Figure Drawing

Instructor: Rivkah MiSpira

When: 22-Jun, 7 pm.

Where: Meeting site, somewhere indoors.

>What is this class?
This will be a mostly guided drawing class where you will draw a clothed model in different poses for varying lengths of time. We will explore the shapes and movement of the human figure via observation.
>Who’s this class for?
Anyone who wants to try out a new skill or sharpen up an old one. Experience is helpful but not necessary.
Also, you can use your observations as another way to analyze SCA period art to see how the human figure was stylized (or not) and what it was used to communicate.
>What should I bring?
Students must bring a drawing surface and some kind of mark-making utensil. Size doesn’t matter but larger surfaces can help you observe more completely. I recommend anything 8.5″X11″ or larger.
“Dry” media is preferred (pencil, charcoal, marker, paper, newsprint, etc) but if you can keep any paint or water from getting messy, then go for it. Tablets and styluses are also fine if they work for you. We’ll be moving fairly quickly through poses for at least the first chunk of class, so your medium should allow you freedom of movement, whatever you choose. Ink is also fine as long as it’s only getting on your fingers and not on tables and other people.
>If you have any questions, concerns, or just wanna talk shop, you can comment on this event, private message me, or find me at an upcoming meeting if I happen to be there. See you at the drawing table!
>>>IMPORTANT NOTE: TAKING PHOTOS OF THE MODEL IS NOT ALLOWED. This may be a clothed drawing class, but it’s a general practice to not allow unauthorized photography of models.
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Congratulations Summer 2022 Award Recipients!

Congratulations to all the recent Award recipients for April, May, and June!

Cleftlands Dessert Revel (6, Apr, 2022)

  • Stephan Von Lübeck – Award of the Argent Cresset

Dressed to Kill II – Baronial Investiture (9, Apr 2022)

  • Claricia de la Mere – Award of the Purple Fret
  • Jaquelinne la Deiciere‎ – Award of the Purple Fret
  • Robert atte Northclyfe – Order of the Dragon’s Heart
  • Crispin de la Rochefoucauld – Court Baron
  • Gianna Vettori – Court Baroness
  • Angharad ferch Tangwystl – Order of the Laurel
  • Pietro Nicolo da San Tebaldo‎ – Territorial Baron Cleftlands
  • Aurelia Rosetti – Territorial Baroness Cleftlands

Northern Oaken War Maneuvers (11 Jun, 2022)

  • Alys Katharine – Royal Augmentation of Arms – a Beacon enflamed
  • Laurelen Darksbane – Royal Augmentation of Arms – a Beacon enflamed
  • Hrafnkell Inn Rauði Eykelsson – Award of Arms
  • Æthelwynn Skerra Dimma‎ – Award of the Purple Fret
  • Karl von Leipzigar – Award of the Purple Fret
  • Tarmach ben Yehuda al-Khazari – Award of the Purple Fret
  • Cadfan of the Autumn Wood – Order of the Greenwood Company
  • Constanza de Mendoza – Order of the Dragon’s Heart

A&S Workshop: Calligraphy

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-Jun-57

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.

Meeting Minutes: 1-Jun-57

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.

A&S Class: Basic Viking Wire Weaving

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

A&S Demo: Making Iris Green Pigment

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.

A&S Class: Making a Wire Ring Brooch

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.

Congratulations Prince Dag and Princess AnneMarie!

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!

Meeting Minutes: 18-May-57

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

  • Fletchings, an all-archery event, May 21 at Punderson State Park.  Pre-registration is now open. The event will host a tournament of the Greenwood Company, and possibly a woods walk. Loaner equipment will be available. Lunch is included. Event steward is Lord Tarmach. http://fletchings.cleftlands.org/
  • NOWM, June 11, Ukrainian American Youth Association Resort, 47890 Bursley Rd., Wellington. NEW: No cash will be accepted at the gate, only preregistration and checks with ID. The event will have a full slate of activities. Pre-registration is now open. Food will be available for purchase. Volunteers are needed for set-up on Friday, and to run Youth Point. See Lady Eleanor to sign up to teach classes. There will be no camping allowed. Lord Meinhard is event steward. http://nowm.cleftlands.org/

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.
  •  See Demo Coordinator Lord Carl for information on both demos.

 

UPCOMING REVELS

  • Revels are held at the last baronial meeting of the month.
  • Baronial Revel May 25: This will include the A&S Challenge, “April Showers and May Flowers,” which invites participants to bring an item with a botanical or floral theme. There will be dancing; bring food to share. NEW: We will try to hold this outside, so bring a chair. If we are inside, masks can be removed while eating. The revel will also include an Armored Tournament. Armored participants must have consorts. The procession will start at 7:30 p.m.
  • Baronial Revel June 29: Tailgate Party and Swap Meet. SCA-related items to swap or sell. This will be held outside, weather permitting. NEW: Hamburgers and brats will be provided; bring side dishes to share.

 

OFFICER ANNOUNCEMENTS

  •  MOAS: Check the Google calendar on the baronial website to see information on guild activities.

 

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.

 

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.
  • Bids needed:  We do not have bids for a fall Regular Event. See Their Excellencies or Claricia if you are interested in being event steward.
  • Meeting dues: 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.

May Dessert Revel: Armored Tournament

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. **

Meeting Minutes: 11-May-57

IMPORTANT THINGS TO KNOW

  • COVID-19 at Coronation: A person who later tested positive for COVID-19 attended Coronation on May 7. Please get checked if you attended the event and think you may have been exposed.
  • Midrealm King and Queen: The Middle Kingdom has a new king and queen, Their Majesties Arch and Runa.
  • 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  BARONIAL EVENTS

  • Fletchings, an all-archery event, May 21 at Punderson State Park.  Pre-registration is now open. The event will host a tournament of the Greenwood Company, and possibly a woods walk. Loaner equipment will be available. Lunch is included. Event steward is Lord Tarmach. http://fletchings.cleftlands.org/
  • 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. Food will be available for purchase. Volunteers are needed for set-up on Friday, and to run Youth Point. See Lady Eleanor to sign up to teach classes. There will be no camping allowed. Lord Meinhart is event steward. http://nowm.cleftlands.org/
  • 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.
  •   See Demo Coordinator Lord Carl for information on both demos.

 

UPCOMING MEETINGS

  • Baronial Revel May 25: This will include the A&S Challenge, “April Showers and May Flowers,” which invites participants to bring an item with a botanical or floral theme. There will be dancing; bring food to share. The revel will also include an Armored Tournament. Armored participants must have consorts. The procession will start at 7:30 p.m.
  •  Baronial Revel June 29: Tailgate Party and Swap Meet. Bring a grill and food to grill, and SCA-related items to swap or sell. This will be held outside, weather permitting.

 

OFFICER ANNOUNCEMENTS

  • 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.

 

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 everyone in attendance be  fully vaccinated for COVID-19 attend. See Baron Calum for details.
  • A full list of Cleftlands guilds will be available on the website soon.

 

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.