Demos

• Mapleside Demo is this weekend: Setup is Fri starting at 5:30. On Sat and Sun, show up around 9 am.
• Please bring things for Hospitality Table for participants. We have our own parking lot at the top of the hill. Birna will be there to hand out the wristbands. Come have a good time. Contact Artair with questions on Facebook.
• Remember that Sept 28 will be the Newcomer’s Revel after Mapleside.

Events

• Red Dragon in Columbus requires pre-reg by 9/23.
• Sep 28 will be the Newcomer’s Revel. Please let Crispin know if you are planning to demonstrate a particular art or science. Please wear garb and be ready to share with the newcomers.

Guilds

Guilds are the special interest groups of the SCA: people working together to focus on a particular activity. Everyone is welcome to attend these meetings.

• Woodworkers Guild meets this Thursday, 7-10 pm at Meinhard’s home. Please contact Meinhard at Meinhard.hammerschmidt@gmail.com for directions or with questions. You can also check the Cleftlands Woodworkers Facebook page.
• Armorer’s Guild will be meeting at Ealdred’ and Clariel’s home this Thursday, 7-10 pm . Please contact Calum at calum@att.net for information or directions.
• Unofficial Fencing Practice cancelled this Sunday for Mapleside Demo.
• East side archery practice meets next Tuesday starting at 5:30 at the home of Gwyneth and Muldonney, 411 Douglas Blvd, Richmond Heights, OH 44143. Donations will be used to replace archery butts, foam, and targets. Loaner equipment is available.
• Cook’s Challenge will be 9/28 (the Newcomer’s Revel) on the theme of Apples and Pears.

Barons

• Kingdom mandates polling about the Barons at least every five years. The process, which is driven by the Kingdom, will begin sometime in October. At that time, any paid member or couple interested in serving may submit their name for consideration as the next Baron/ess of Cleftlands. Calum and Constanza are requesting of their Majesties that they step down at NOWM next year.
• After candidates are nominated, polling will begin. Any paid member living in the Barony will be sent a poll, and paid members outside the Barony but participating here may request polls of Kingdom. When polling is complete, their Majesties will consider the poll as they appoint the next Baron/ess.

Demos

• Mapleside Demo is Sept 17-18, with setup on Sept 16 evening. There are many volunteers but more are always needed. There are more information on the Facebook event page: everyone on the Cleftlands page has been invited, or can share the invite with you upon request. You can also check with Artair directly for information.

Events

• Claricia is organizing the feast for Regular Event in Jan 2017. She’s looking for help in all aspects of the kitchen: cooking, cleaning, plating, and serving. She’s also looking for those who can make Hero Dishes to present to champions, victors, and others, which should be made in advance. Please check with her to volunteer or learn more about the feast.

Guilds

Guilds are the special interest groups of the SCA: people working together to focus on a particular activity. Everyone is welcome to attend these meetings.

• Woodworkers Guild meets this Thursday, 7-10 pm at Meinhard’s home. Please contact Meinhard at Meinhard.hammerschmidt@gmail.com for directions or with questions. You can also check the Cleftlands Woodworkers Facebook page.
• Armorer’s Guild will be meeting at Ealdred’ and Clariel’s home this Thursday, 7-10 pm . Please contact Calum at calum@att.net for information or directions.
• Unofficial Fencing Practice meets this Sunday. Please contact Cynwrig for details atjimpretz@sbcglobal.net.
• East side archery practice meets next Tuesday starting at 5:30 at the home of Gwyneth and Muldonney, 411 Douglas Blvd, Richmond Heights, OH 44143. Donations will be used to replace archery butts, foam, and targets. Loaner equipment is available.
• Scribes Guild will be meeting at the home of Milesent on Monday, September 19 around 7 pm.

Other SCA Announcements

• Karl and Maria are hosting their annual Cider Pressing this upcoming Saturday. Please contact Maria at email me at jknox@databasics.com for details.
• Pietro has Known World map posters based on his Standard Bearer’s A&S entry available, and is taking orders for t-shirts.
• The Sept 28 Dessert Revel will also a Newcomers Night to greet those first timers joining us after Mapleside Demo. Please come dressed and ready to display your activities.

Barons

• Constanza
  • Harvest Days and TOC is this weekend, only 4 hours away. Many activities are scheduled, including the elevation of Vincent Furnier as Master of Defense.
• Calum
  • Please prepare to bring activities and hospitality to our Newcomers Dessert Revel after the Mapleside Demo.
  • The November 30 Revel will host a formal Armored Tourney. All Armored combatants are invited to participate.

Demos

• Mapleside Demo is September 18-19. There is now a Facebook group set up to share information.

Events

• Sorcha is Class Coordinator for Regular event and is already looking for classes.

Officer Announcements

• Sir Crispin is asking for information about the projects people have carried out in July, August and September for the A&S report due at the end of September. He also asked for people interested in teaching classes at meeting to let him know. Mistress Maria noted that teaching at meeting is a good preparation for teaching at events or Pennsic.
• On September 7 Dulcia will be teaching a class on Block Printing on Fabric at next week’s meeting, starting at 7:30.

• The September Dessert Revel (9/28) will also be the Newcomer’s meeting to greet those coming from the Mapleside Demo. Please come all dressed up, and with activities or displays to share with others. The same day will be the next Cook’s Challenge, on the theme of Apples and Pears.

Guilds

Guilds are the special interest groups of the SCA: people working together to focus on a particular activity. Everyone is welcome to attend these meetings.

• Woodworkers Guild meets this Thursday, 7-10 pm at Meinhard’s home. Please contact Meinhard at Meinhard.hammerschmidt@gmail.com for directions or with questions. You can also check the Cleftlands Woodworkers Facebook page.
• Armorer’s Guild will be meeting at Ealdred’ and Clariel’s home this Thursday, 7-10 pm . Please contact Calum at calum@att.net for information or directions.
• There is NO Unofficial Fencing Practice this Labor Day weekend.
• Please check the Cleftlands Equestrian Guild’s Facebook page to see if they are holding practice this upcoming Sunday.
• East side archery practice meets next Tuesday starting at 5:30 at the home of Gwyneth and Muldonney, 411 Douglas Blvd, Richmond Heights, OH 44143. Donations will be used to replace archery butts, foam, and targets. Loaner equipment is available.
• Cook’s Guild will be meeting next Wednesday at 7:30 at the business meeting to discuss fall activities, and the Regular event feast.
• Last Sundays the regional Ministers of Arts and Sciences schedule a noon ‘meet-up’ at the Cleveland Museum of Art to visit and explore the museum. Please post on Facebook if you’re planning to be there to coordinate with others.
• Scribes guild will NOT be meeting on September 5 due to Labor Day; the meeting has been rescheduled September 19.

Barons

• Pounce is this upcoming Weekend: a camping event only 2.5 hours away.
• The next Armored Tourney will be held on November 30 at the November Dessert Revel.
• Baronial Court – James ap Llewelyn was appointed the premier Cleftlands Equestrian Champion.

Announcements

• Dessert Revel is next week: Please dress up and bring desserts for the indoors party. There will be fighting outside.

Demos

• Mapleside Demo: Setup is at 5:30 on Sept 16, while the demo itself runs Saturday and Sunday. Many people are needed: fighters, dancers, and others to show attendees all that the SCA does. Please contact Sir Artair with questions or to volunteer.

Events

• Sorcha is organizing classes at the Regular event in January. Please let her know if you’re interested in teaching a class.

Guilds

Guilds are the special interest groups of the SCA: people working together to focus on a particular activity. Everyone is welcome to attend these meetings.

• Woodworkers Guild meets this Thursday, 7-10 pm at the Don Ramon on Pearl Rd in Parma to discuss upcoming projects and activities.
• Armorer’s Guild will be meeting at Ealdred’ and Clariel’s home this Thursday, 7-10 pm . Please contact Calum at calum@att.net for information or directions.
• East side archery practice meets next Tuesday starting at 5:30 at the home of Gwynedd and Muldonney, 411 Douglas Blvd, Richmond Heights, OH 44143. Donations will be used to replace archery butts, foam, and targets. Loaner equipment is available.
• Needleworkers will be meeting next Wednesday at meeting to share and discuss classes and activities from Pennsic. They’ll also be meeting 8/23 first meeting after Pennsic. Directions will be posted to Cleftlist and the Cleftlands Facebook page closer to the meeting, or contact Madelaine at ladymadelaine@sbcglobal.net.
• Cook’s Guild will meet at 7:30 on 9/7 at the Baronial meeting to discuss what is needed to support the Regular Event feast Clarisce is organizing, as well as upcoming activities and projects.

Other Announcements

• Velvet is the ‘Regional Cheerleader’ for the Dragon’s Rose Challenge: a year-long Kingdom-wide challenge to rapier fighters to gain points for practice, events, special activities, and teaching. The combatant with the highest score at the end of the year will earn a prize of $100 and a custom-made buckler, while the group with the highest collective score will be awarded $500. Please contact Velvet for details on what is involved and how to get registered.
• Pietro’s A&S Entry from Standard Bearers, a Cleftlands-centric map of the Known World, will be made available as a poster. Please Contact him (pietro.da.san.tebaldo@hotmail.com ) to make your order.

Barons

• Calum announced the many awards and honors awarded Cleftlanders at Pennsic, including:
  • Tarquin and Aelius, both of Vito’s Minions, received their Award of Arms
  • Corvinus of Vito’s Minions received the Dragon’s Tooth
  • The North Oaken Rapier Corps and Vito’s Minions received Dragons’ Teeth
  • Sifu and Virus of Vito’s Minions joined the Red Company
  • Gianna received her Dragon’s Heart
  • Elizabethe and Eikbrandr were both elevated to the Order of the Laurel
  • Thorin was elevated to the Order of Chivalry
  • Sorcha brecc ingen Donnchada was one of the Midrealm A&S Champions
  • Of the 20 archery champions, 7 were from Cleftlands: Tarmach, Muldonney, Ephraim, Garvin teh Slow, James Barkley, Garvin the Younger, and Ian Rengarthson.
  • 8 Cleftlands knights participated on the Belted Champions team: Eikbrandr, Alaric, Radagaisus, Nikolai, Kjartan, Silverthorn, Ulfr, and Wigthegn.
  • On the Unbelted Champions team were Ivan, Sirius, Bastian, Corvus Corvinus, Hauk, and Avengar.
  • Many thanks were given to the support teams including the Baronial tent setup and tear down teams, Oliver for tent transport and the new Battlefield Hospitality team led by Claricia, Dorothea, and Angharad.
  • Constanza announced that the Order of St. Clairiel had been awarded, at Standard Bearers, to both the Armored Combat Unit for their services in the MOAB Battle at Pennsic, and to the whole of the Battlefield Hospitality crew.
• She introduced the new Champions:
  • Njall Orkneyjarson as Standard Bearer
  • Muldonny McVriw as Rapier Champion
  • Gwynedd Cole, Archery Champion
  • Pietro Nicolo da San Tebaldo, Arts & Sciences Champion
• Many thanks were given to the staff of Standard Bearers including: Jolicia, Denis, Lassarina, Dmitrii, Fritha, and Gianna; those running competitions, including Nadya, Bastian, Velvet, Caitilín, and Elizabethe, and those who arranged food including Robin, Sergei, Angharad and all the kitchen staff, and Oliver, for again transporting the Baronial tent. Also, great thanks were given to our site hosts, Julianne and Llewellyn and their neighbor Beth.
• Dessert Revel is next week: Please dress up and bring desserts for the indoors party. There will be fighting outside.
• The September Revel, after the Mapleside Demo, will be a Newcomer’s night. Please bring your activities to share.

Announcements

• Next week is the last meeting before Pennsic. Westsiders should consider the effect of the RNC on traffic in their plans.
• Standard Bearers is 8/20 at Julianne and Llewellyn’s home. Help will be needed to raise the Baronial tent for the even on 8/19 at 6 pm. Food will be provided.
• Our next Baronial meeting is 8/24.

Demos

• Mapleside Demo is still occurring in September.Contact Artair for details.

Officers

• Iron Key: Please let Sargent Tariq know if you have Iron Key (loaner armor) items at this time, or would like to donate items for Iron Key.

Guilds

• Woodworkers Guild meets this Thursday, 7-10 pm at Meinhard’s home. Please contact Meinhard at Meinhard.hammerschmidt@gmail.com for directions or with questions. You can also check the Cleftlands Woodworkers Facebook page.
• Unofficial Fencing practice meets this Sunday and next Sunday. Please check with Cynwrig for info at atjimpretz@sbcglobal.net.

Armorer Guild will be meeting at Ealdred’ and Clariel’s home this Thursday, 7-10 pm . Please contact Calum at calum@att.net for information or directions.

Other Announcements

• Battlefield Hospitality is still looking for volunteers. For info or to volunteer, please respond to the Facebook post or contact Angharad at BaronessAngharad@gmail.com

Barons

• Pennsic
  • Tent setup will be Tue, 2-Aug at noon; tear-down immediately after the Rapier field battle (3 pm) on Fri, 12-Aug. Fighters and others are invited to help with setup and take down.
  • Archery Muster will be before the first day of the Populace Shoot: Sun 7-Aug. Please meet at 10 am at The Camp of the Three Bears to march out together.
  • Rapier Muster will be before the Stronghold Battle. Meet at The Camp of the Three Bears around 12:30 on Tue, 9-Aug. (The muster will be immediately after the morning’s Armored Battle.)
  • Armored Battle Unit Muster will be before the Field Battle. Meet at the Camp of the Three Bears at 9 am on Friday, 12 to march together to the Battlefield.
  • Midrealm Royal Encampment is looking for volunteers for many activities including gate guards. Sign up online to get the best shifts.
• Baron Calum:
  • Cleftlands provided 5 of the 45 members of the Unbelted Champions Team: Ivan, Sirius, Avanger, Bastian, and Gaius.
  • Cleftlands provided 8 members of the Belted Champions team, Sirs: Eikbrandr, Nickolai, Alaric, Kjartan, Radagasius, Silverthorn, Ulfr, and Wigthegn.
  • Velvet is serving on the Rapier Champions team.
  • Moll Sotherdon is representing the Midrealm at the A&S War Point.
• Baroness Constanza:
  • This year’s Nebbles Game.
    • Every participating camp will receive one white and one blue nebble, each worth 1 point. There’s also a red nebble, worth 5 points. The game starts noon on Monday of Peace Week and ends on midnight of the final Friday. Bring or send the nebble to Standard Bearer’s for the final accounting and determining the winning camp.
    • The nebbles must be in plain site and in a public area. Once the nebble is stolen, a camp member can demand the nebble back by addressing the thief by their SCA name. Once the thief has reached safety in another camp, the nebble is stolen, and will need to be stolen back. Chasing a thief is OK, but no grappling, tackling, or manhandling is acceptable.

Announcements

• Bids for Standard Bearers and Northern Oaken War Maneuvers have been accepted, August 20, 2016 and June 9-11, 2017 respectively.

Events

• Standard Bearer’s will be Sat, Aug 20, the Saturday immediately after Pennsic. Jolicia is stewarding. She’s asking for help on Aug 19 to set up the Baronial tent. Your A&S entry should be related to the Cleftlands (a person, an event, or some other connection.)

Demos

• The Mapleside Demo is upcoming in September. Please contact Artair for details.

Guilds

Guilds are the special interest groups of the SCA: people working together to focus on a particular activity. Everyone is welcome to attend these meetings.

• Woodworkers Guild meets this Thursday, 7-10 pm at Meinhard’s home. Please contact Meinhard at Meinhard.hammerschmidt@gmail.com for directions or with questions. You can also check the Cleftlands Woodworkers Facebook page.

Barons

• Pennsic:
  • Pietro needs a count of those looking for fight for the Rapier Unit at Pennsic. Please let him know at pietro.da.san.tebaldo@hotmail.com
  • Battlefield Hospitality is looking for volunteers to help support the Cleftlands Armored and Rapier Units on the Battlefield. Please contact Angharad, Dorothea, or Claricia for details.
  • Many thanks to Gianna and Oliver for ensuring we’ll have a Baronial tent to provide hospitality beneath. Tent setup will be Tue, 2-Aug at noon; tear-down immediately after the Rapier field battle (3 pm) on Fri, 12-Aug. Fighters and others are invited to help with setup and take down.
  • Archery Muster will be before the first day of the Populace Shoot: Sun 7-Aug. Please meet at 10 am at The Camp of the Three Bears to march out together.
  • Rapier Muster will be before the Stronghold Battle. Meet at The Camp of the Three Bears around 12:30 on Tue, 9-Aug. (The muster will be immediately after the morning’s Armored Battle.)
  • Armored Battle Unit Muster will be before the Field Battle. Meet at the Camp of the Three Bears at 9 am on Friday, 12 to march together to the Battlefield.
  • Midrealm Royal Encampment is looking for volunteers for many activities including gate guards. Sign up online to get the best shifts.
  • Deadline for award recommendation for Pennsic is Fri, 7/8. Please make recommendations online.
  • If you requested a tabard and your head was not measured (Constanza apologizes: she forgot) please contact Madelaine at lymadelaine@sbcglobal.net as soon as possible. Or practice your head shrinking skills,which would make for an interesting A&S entry for Standard Bearers.

Announcements

• Wednesday 7/6 will be the SCA Garage Sale. Please bring your goods to share, and your cash to buy.
• Officer meeting next week at 7 PM, probably in the upstairs kitchen.

Demos

• Mapleside Demo will be held Sept 17-18. Contact Sir Artair for information.

Guilds

Guilds are the special interest groups of the SCA: people working together to focus on a particular activity. Everyone is welcome to attend these meetings.

• Woodworkers Guild meets this Thursday, 7-10 pm at Meinhard’s home. Please contact Meinhard at Meinhard.hammerschmidt@gmail.com for directions or with questions. You can also check the Cleftlands Woodworkers Facebook page.
• Armorer’s Guild will be meeting at Ealdred’ and Clariel’s home this Thursday, 7-10 pm . Please contact Calum at calum@att.net for information or directions.
• Unofficial Fencing Practice meets this Sunday. Please contact Cynwrig for details atjimpretz@sbcglobal.net.
• The Cooks’ Guild will be meeting for ‘Cooking with Fire’ at the Strawberry Lane Picnic shelter in the North Chagrin Metroparks reservation at 1 am. If you have questions, please check the Cleftlands Facebook page, or contact Angharad at BaronessAngharad@gmail.com.
• Needleworkers will be meeting next Tuesday at Robins’s home. Directions will be posted to Cleftlist and the Cleftlands Facebook page closer to the meeting, or contact Madelaine at ladymadelaine@sbcglobal.net
• East side archery practice meets next Tuesday starting at 5:30 at the home of Gwyneth and Muldonney, 411 Douglas Blvd, Richmond Heights, OH 44143. Donations will be used to replace archery butts, foam, and targets. Loaner equipment is available.

Baron and Baroness

• Cleftlands Rapier Tourney will be held next Wednesday either outside near the Bocce Ball court or inside.
• We’re still looking for a person or people who can transport the Baronial tent to Pennsic to provide shade for Armored and Rapier combatants on the Battlefield. Please contact Gianna, Constanza, or Calum if you need information or can offer some transport space. The tent can be set up Tuesday of Peace week.
• The theme of the A&S competition of the Standard Bearer’s event is ‘Cleftlands.’

Announcements

• July 6 meeting will be the Cleftlands SCA Yard Sale. Bring your items to sell or share.

Demos

• Mapleside Demo is Sept 17-18, with set-up on Friday.

Guilds

Guilds are the special interest groups of the SCA: people working together to focus on a particular activity. Everyone is welcome to attend these meetings.

• Woodworkers Guild meets this Thursday, 7-10 pm at Meinhard’s home, but probably not next week. Please contact Meinhard at Meinhard.hammerschmidt@gmail.com for directions or with questions. You can also check the Cleftlands Woodworkers Facebook page.
• Armorer’s Guild will be meeting at Ealdred’ and Clariel’s home this Thursday, 7-10 pm . Please contact Calum at calum@att.net for information or directions.
• Unofficial Fencing Practice meets this Sunday. Please contact Cynwrig for details atjimpretz@sbcglobal.net.
• Cleftlands Equestrian Guild has no scheduled practices at this time. Please check the Facebook page to see what else is going on.
• Needleworkers will be meeting next on June 24. Directions will be posted to Cleftlist and the Cleftlands Facebook page closer to the meeting, or contact Madelaine at ladymadelaine@sbcglobal.net
• East side archery practice meets next Tuesday starting at 5:30 at the home of Gwyneth and Muldonney. Check the Facebook page for details. Donations will be used to replace archery butts, foam, and targets. Loaner equipment is available.
• Cleftlands Cooks will meet on Sunday 6/26 at 1 pm at the strawberry Lane Picnic Shelter in the North Chagrin MetroPark Reservation to cook with fire. Anything from barbecuing, to using a ceramic skillet over coals, to making steam or dutch oven bread. Bring your ideas or your questions.

Barons

• If any combatant would like a new baronial tabard to fight in at Pennsic this year, please notify Madelaine or Constanza by end of meeting next week (6/22) to allow time to have them made.
• June Dessert Revel will be the next Cleftlands Rapier Tourney to occur outside, if possible.
• We’re still looking for someone to transport the Cleftlands Baronial Tent to Pennsic to shade the heavy combatants on the field.
• At Standard Bearers, the A&S theme will be “Of the Cleftlands” – please be prepared to explain how your entry is about the Cleftlands or a member of the Cleftlands.

Announcements

• The Barony is still looking for bids for Standard Bearers.

Demos

• Mapleside Demo will be September 17-18.

Events

• NOWM receipts due to by 6/15.
• NOWM autocrats report another amazing event hosting 618 people. There were only some minor injuries during the event. Ginevra and Gianna thank, especially, Sir Artair and Baroness Birna for schlepping tents and equipment, House Bloodjack for helping with setup, Lord Robert and Lady Jolicia atte Northclyfe for running parking.
• Next year’s NOWM autocrats are looking for volunteers. Please volunteer early and often.

Guilds

Guilds are the special interest groups of the SCA: people working together to focus on a particular activity. Everyone is welcome to attend these meetings.

• Woodworkers Guild does not meet this week, because of NOWM unpacking.
• Armorer’s Guild will be meeting at Ealdred’ and Clariel’s home this Thursday, 7-10 pm . Please contact Baron Calum at calum@att.net for information or directions.
• Unofficial Fencing Practice meets this Sunday. Please contact Lord Cynwrig for details atjimpretz@sbcglobal.net.
• Please check the Cleftlands Equestrian Guild’s Facebook page to see if they are holding practice this upcoming Sunday.
• Needleworker’s will be meeting next Tuesday (6/14) at Baroness Constanza’s home. Directions will be posted to Cleftlist and the Cleftlands Facebook page closer to the meeting, or contact Madelaine at ladymadelaine@sbcglobal.net
• East side archery practice does not meet next Tuesday.
• The Cleftlands Cooks will be meeting to Cook Over Fire on Jun 26 (Sun) at 1 pm at the Strawberry Lane Picnic Shelter in the Metroparks.

Barons

At NOWM:

• Kirk took his initial rapier authorization.
• Yaramir, and Cotein took their initial armored authorization.
• Henrik reauthorized in armored combat.
• Both Mizir and Vito authorized with spear.
• Lord Sidious won the Novice Tourney
• Lord Darius won the Rapier Tourney
• Baroness Constanza won the Bocce Ball game.
• Lord Tarmach won the Archery competition.
• Sir Ephraim won the Noble Bardic Competition.

At Court:

• Baroness Colette du Pré‎ joined the Order of the Willow.
• Lady Astrid of Vito’s Minions was inducted into the Red Company.
• Sir Silverthorn was awarded the Sapphire.
• Lord Avanger of Brendoken and Sviatoslav Artairsson were awarded Dragon’s Tooths.
• Warder Vincent Furnier was put on vigil for the Masters of Defense.
• Captain Thorin Eikskjald was put on vigil for the Order of Chivalry.
• Sir Eikbrandr Solgyafiwas put on vigil for the Order of the Laurel.

Other Business:

• The last Wednesday of June will be the Cleftlands Rapier Tourney, to be held outside.
• At Standard Bearer’s the A&S theme will be about Cleftlands or Cleftlanders.
• The new music for the Cleftlands Battle Song was presented by Gudrun Andresdottir and written by her roommate Thecla. Ephraim will teach at a later time, after he’s learned it himself.
• The Cleftlands Yard Sale will be held the first meeting in July, July 6.
• We’re still looking for someone to transport the Cleftlands Baronial tent to and from Pennsic.

Announcements

• The Barony is still looking for Standard Bearers bids.

Events

• NOWM is next week. Please bring items for royalty gift baskets to Lady Kateline Saturday morning. There are still shifts for Royalty retainers.
• Still looking for more volunteers to help with setup on Thursday.
• Mistress Elizabeth is looking for cookies and other small baked goods for the Founder’s Ball, first Saturday of 50-year. Please bring whatever you can donate to meeting on the 15^th along with a list of ingredients. She’s also looking for dressmaker dummies or armor stands to use in the History Hall to display items being brought by those flying in from distant lands.

Demos

• Mapleside Demo is coming up on September 17-18.

Officers

• Sir Crispin, A&S Minister, is looking for people interested in doing classes at meeting. Please contact him.

Guilds

Guilds are the special interest groups of the SCA: people working together to focus on a particular activity. Everyone is welcome to attend these meetings.

• Woodworkers Guild does not meet this Thursday because NOWM.
• Armorer’s Guild will be meeting at Ealdred’ and Clariel’s home this Thursday, 7-10 pm . Please contact Baron Calum at calum@att.net for information or directions.
• Unofficial Fencing Practice does not meet Sunday, because NOWM. Please contact Lord Cynwrig for details atjimpretz@sbcglobal.net.
• Please check the Cleftlands Equestrian Guild’s Facebook page to see if they are holding practice this upcoming Sunday.
• Needleworker’s will be meeting 6/14 at Baroness Constanza’s home. Directions will be posted to Cleftlist and the Cleftlands Facebook page closer to the meeting, or contact Madelaine at ladymadelaine@sbcglobal.net
• East side archery practice meets next Tuesday starting at 5:30 at the home of Gwyneth and Muldonney, 411 Douglas Blvd, Richmond Heights, OH 44143. There will be NO archery practice 6/14 or 6/21. Donations will be used to replace archery butts, foam, and targets. Loaner equipment is available.

Barons

• Last weekend was Crown Tourney and Kingdom A&S Faire.
• The newest heirs of the Middle Kingdom are Prince Edmund and Princess Kateryn.
• At the Kingdom A&S Faire, Sir Eikbrandr took a first in decorative metalwork, Baroness Angharad, Lady Claricia, Lady Elizabella, and the Cleftlands Cooks took firsts in cooking, single and multiple dish; Lady Sazia (Dasani) took a first and a second in glasswork, Lord Tarmach a second in play writing, and Baroness Zuriel, who participated in the pentathlon took three first and a second, and was the second highest pentathlon scorer.
• During the day, Captain Ivan Shishov won the Armored Tourney, Lord Tarmach won the Archery Tourney, Lady Kateline stepped up as Kingdom Exchequer.
• The last meeting in June will be the Rapier Tourney, to be held outdoors, possibly at the Bocce Ball court.
• At Standard Bearer’s the theme of the A&S competition will be ‘Of Cleftlands” about the Barony, members of it, or any related theme.
• We’re still looking for someone to help transport the Baronial Pavilion, and to organize Battlefield Hospitality.

Announcements

• Still looking for bids for Standard Bearer’s. Two site owners have volunteered acceptable sites, so you don’t need to find one.

Events

• Lady Ginevra: looking for volunteers for NOWM, parking, troll, etc. Also looking for people to display on Artisan’s Row. Mistress Yvianne de Castel d’Avignon of Aethelmearc is bring a pavilion to serve as a gallery for watching the tourney’s in the period style.
• Forester James thanked Lord Tarmach and Muldonney for all their work to make Fletchings of Spring go well.

Guilds

Guilds are the special interest groups of the SCA: people working together to focus on a particular activity. Everyone is welcome to attend these meetings.

• Woodworkers Guild meets this Thursday, 7-10 pm at Meinhard’s home. Please contact Meinhard at Meinhard.hammerschmidt@gmail.com for directions or with questions. You can also check the Cleftlands Woodworkers Facebook page.
• Armorer’s Guild will be meeting at Ealdred’ and Clariel’s home this Thursday, 7-10 pm . Please contact Baron Calum at calum@att.net for information or directions.
• Unofficial Fencing Practice meets this Sunday. Please contact Lord Cynwrig for details atjimpretz@sbcglobal.net.
• Please check the Cleftlands Equestrian Guild’s Facebook page to see if they are holding practice this upcoming Sunday.
• Needleworkers will be meeting June 14 at Baroness Constanza’s home, and on the 29^th at Robin’s. Directions will be posted to Cleftlist and the Cleftlands Facebook page closer to the meeting, or contact Madelaine at ladymadelaine@sbcglobal.net
• East side archery practice meets next Tuesday starting at 5:30 at the home of Gwyneth and Muldonney, 411 Douglas Blvd, Richmond Heights, OH 44143. Donations will be used to replace archery butts, foam, and targets. Loaner equipment is available.
• Cooks’ guild is meeting June 1 to discuss next steps in the Scappi project and other activities.
• There is a regional Arts and Science meetup at the Cleveland Museum of Art’s atrium at Noon on the last Sunday: May 29^th.

Other SCA Business

• The proposed new music for the Cleftlands Battle Song will be presented  NOWM.

Baron and Baroness

• Crown is this weekend. 17 fighters including 3 from Cleftlands: Sir Silverthorne fighting for Mistress Chai, Sir Wigthegn  fighting for Lady Nessa, and Sargent Tariq fighting for Baroness Failenn Brecc.
• June Dessert Revel will be the next Rapier Tourney near the Bocce Ball court
• The Standard Bearer’s A&S Challenge will be something to do with Cleftlands or a Cleftlander.
• We’re still looking for a volunteer to transport the Baronial Pavilion to and from Pennsic, as well as someone to handle Battlefield Hospitality.

Announcements

• Still looking for a bid for Standard Bearer’s after Pennsic.

Events

• Eastwatch is hosting the event Fletchings of Spring.
• Claricia is organizing the Artisan’s Row at NOWM.
• NOWM cleanup is May 21.

Guilds

Guilds are the special interest groups of the SCA: people working together to focus on a particular activity. Everyone is welcome to attend these meetings.

• Woodworkers Guild meets this Thursday, 7-10 pm at Meinhard’s home. Please contact Meinhard at Meinhard.hammerschmidt@gmail.com for directions or with questions. You can also check the Cleftlands Woodworkers Facebook page.
• Armorer’s Guild will be meeting at Ealdred’ and Clariel’s home this Thursday, 7-10 pm . Please contact Calum at calum@att.net for information or directions.
• Unofficial Fencing Practice meets this Sunday. Please contact Cynwrig for details atjimpretz@sbcglobal.net.
• Please check the Cleftlands Equestrian Guild’s Facebook page to see if they are holding practice this upcoming Sunday.
• Needleworkers will be meeting on the 24^th at Madelaine’s home. Directions will be posted to Cleftlist and the Cleftlands Facebook page closer to the meeting, or contact Madelaine at ladymadelaine@sbcglobal.net
• East side archery practice meets the 24^th starting at 5:30 at the home of Gwyneth and Muldonney, 411 Douglas Blvd, Richmond Heights, OH 44143. Donations will be used to replace archery butts, foam, and targets. Loaner equipment is available.
• Two large fighting events coming up, Aethelmearc War Practice, which the Unbelted Team’s Captain will be attending, and Border Raid, which is an Unbelted Team practice.
• May 29^th is the last Sunday, so there will be an SCA meetup at the Cleveland Museum of Art at noon.

Baron and Baroness

• We’re still looking for someone to transport the Baronial tent to and from Pennsic, as well as an organizer for Battlefield Hospitality.
• For the first time, a same-sex couple has been crowned in the SCA, as the heirs of Northshield. The pair are taking titles from an Asiatic culture which had two rulers, one for combat activities, and the other for religious and cultural activities.

Announcements

• We’re still looking for an event bid for Standard Bearer’s.

Events

• NOWM is looking for volunteers including an organizer for Artisan’s Row.

Guilds

Guilds are the special interest groups of the SCA: people working together to focus on a particular activity. Everyone is welcome to attend these meetings.

• Woodworkers Guild meets this Thursday, 7-10 pm at Meinhard’s home. Please contact Meinhard at Meinhard.hammerschmidt@gmail.com for directions or with questions. You can also check the Cleftlands Woodworkers Facebook page.
• Armorer’s Guild will be meeting at Ealdred’ and Clariel’s home this Thursday, 7-10 pm . Please contact Calum at calum@att.net for information or directions.
• Unofficial Fencing Practice meets this Sunday. Please contact Cynwrig for details atjimpretz@sbcglobal.net.
• Please check the Cleftlands Equestrian Guild’s Facebook page to see if they are holding practice this upcoming Sunday.
• East side archery practice meets on Tuesdays starting at 5:30 at the home of Gwyneth and Muldonney, 411 Douglas Blvd, Richmond Heights, OH 44143. Donations will be used to replace archery butts, foam, and targets. Loaner equipment is available.

Other SCA Announcements

• Sir Ephraim is still hosting a challenge looking for a new tune for the Cleftlands Battle Song: please present all entries at the end of May.

Baron and Baroness

At Coronation:

• Lily and Lynette received an Augmentation of Arms, a gout of gules from their parents, and their Award of Arms in evening court from Cameron and Amelie.
• Milesent received her Augmentation of Arms, a golden dragonfly.
• Tariq was made a member of the Royal Vanguard.
• Nikolai and Serena were made counts, and Serena was inducted into the Order of the Rose.
• Muldonney won the Windy Shoot.
• Zuriel won for best animal husbandry.
• Preston, daughter of Ivan, authorized in riding and games.

We’re Looking for volunteers to transport the Baronial tent to and from Pennsic, as well as someone to organize the Battlefield Hospitality.

First meeting of the new year, Anno Societatis 51

Announcements

• A bid for Regular Event has been accepted, but a bid for Standard Bearer’s is still desired.

Events

• Eastwatch is hosting an archery event on 5/2 at Punderson Lake. They are looking for a gatekeeper: please let Muldonney know if you can help out.
• NOWM
  • Zsof is the teacher coordinator: please volunteer to teach.
  • Dorothea will be taking NOWM pre-reg weekly at meeting: pre-reggistration will make your stay in the line shorter.
  • The Event Stewards are looking for many volunteers, including someone to organize Artisan’s Row. Please let Ginevra know if you are interested.

Guilds

Guilds are the special interest groups of the SCA: people working together to focus on a particular activity. Everyone is welcome to attend these meetings.

• Woodworkers Guild will meet Tue or Thursday, 7-10 pm at Meinhard’s home. Please contact Meinhard at Meinhard.hammerschmidt@gmail.com for directions or with questions. You can also check the Cleftlands Woodworkers Facebook page.
• Armorer Guild will be meeting at Ealdred’ and Clariel’s home Thursday, 7-10 pm . Please contact Calum at calum@att.net for information or directions.
• Unofficial Fencing Practice meets Sunday. Please contact Cynwrig for details atjimpretz@sbcglobal.net.
• Please check the Cleftlands Equestrian Guild’s Facebook page to see if they are holding practice this upcoming Sunday.
• Needleworkers will be meeting next Tuesday at Fritha’s home in Cleveland Hts. Directions will be posted to Cleftlist and the Cleftlands Facebook page closer to the meeting, or contact Madelaine at ladymadelaine@sbcglobal.net
• East side archery practice meets next Tuesday starting at 5:30 at the home of Gwyneth and Muldonney, 411 Douglas Blvd, Richmond Heights, OH 44143. Donations will be used to replace archery butts, foam, and targets. Loaner equipment is available.
• Angharad will be leading a English dance class at meeting next week around 7:30.

Other Announcements

• The challenge to find new, not copyrighted, music for the Cleftlands Battle Song ends with the month. Please let Sir Ephraim know if you’ve created or found a tune you’d like considered.

Barons

• Many Cleftlanders participated in the A&S Faire this last weekend:
  • Zuriel Nightshade entered the Pentathalon and will be going to Crown with her entries.
  • Eikbrandr Solgyafi took a first for decorative metalworking.
  • Gwenllian Bengrych ferch Rhys took a first in Misc Domestic Arts (and the judges award, if there were one) for her embalmed heart
  • Claricia de la Mere took a first in cooking, single dish
  • James ap Llewelyn took three first in several areas
  • Tarmach ben Yehuda al-Khazari took a second in Playwriting
  • Elizabella Marchant took a second in cooking single dish
  • Sazia de Sarro took two firsts in glass working
  • The Cleftlands Cooks took a first in Cooking, multiple dish
  • Angharad ferch Tangwystl took a first in cooking single dish

Baronial Court

• Meinhard received the Award of St. Alfred for his work withe Woodworkers Guild.
• Pietro received the Award of the Evergreen originally presented at the A&S Faire.