Important Meeting Notes

Please remember that students will be often present in the evenings now that classes have started up again, and that due to the school’s rules, we are not permitted to take photos of any of the students who visit our meetings.

Upcoming Events

10/11-13:  Smiths, Bakers, Weaver, and Wrights (Pentamere, Kensington Metropark Farm Center), Milford, MI

https://www.facebook.com/events/410265984871896/

10/19:  Fall Crown Tournament (Barony of Carriag Ban), DeKalb, IL

https://carraigban.midrealm.org/crown/

For the full list of Midrealm events, visit the kingdom calendar at https://midrealm.org/events-calendar/

Guild & Officer Announcements

Archery:  practice this Sunday 9/13 at 1pm.

Armorers:  meeting at regular time & place, see Baron Calum for details.

Arts & Sciences:  tonight – Archaeology 101 w/Edwin

Upcoming classes:

10/16 – Rolled Veil Edges w/Baroness Seonaid inghean Ghriogair

10/23 – Revered & Reviled—a Social History of the Harp w/ THL Juliane Beauchaumpe

Exchequer:  we ask each person to donate $2/meeting, or $100/yr; if this is your 1^st meeting, please be our guest.

Garb-a-Thon: no Garb-a-Thons are scheduled for October

Musicians:  no rehearsals during October.

Youth Combat:  authorizations will be scheduled soon.

General Announcements

Want to participate in the baronial Noblesse Largesse exchange this year?  The signup link has been posted to the Cleftlands Facebook page – sign up by the end of October, and you will have until the end of January to complete whatever project you decide to make.

Remember the election is rapidly approaching – early voting has started!

Bare Necessities, a non-SCA English Country Dance event, will be taking place at our temporary meeting site (Ss Robert & William Catholic School) the weekend of 10/18-20.  For more details, visit Folknet.org.

Our temporary meeting site through at least the end of the year is Ss. Robert and William Catholic Parish, at 367 E. 260th St., Euclid.  Go to the school, not the church. Doors open at 6:30 p.m.  A brief business meeting is held at 8 p.m. We need to vacate the site between 9:30 and 10 p.m.  Please do not prop open the doors at meeting site unless there is a person monitoring the door.

For updates, corrections or additions, contact Lady Katherin verch Rhys at chronicler@cleftlands.org or on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/angela.reese.146, Angela Reese).

Important Meeting Notes

Please remember that students will be often present in the evenings now that classes have started up again, and that due to the school’s rules, we are not permitted to take photos of any of the students who visit our meetings.

Upcoming Events

10/5:    Red Dragon (Marche of Tirnewydd), London, OH

https://tirnewydd.midrealm.org/red-dragon/

Hunt for the White Stag / Shutzenfest (Barony of Roaring Wastes), Casco, MI

https://roaringwastes.org/whitestag2024/

10/4-6: Feast of the Chase 2 (Barony of the Shattered Crystal), Waterloo, IL

https://shatteredcrystal.midrealm.org/feast-of-the-chase/

10/11-13:  Smiths, Bakers, Weaver, & Wrights (Pentamere, Kensington Metropark Farm Center), Milford, MI

https://www.facebook.com/events/410265984871896/

10/19:  Fall Crown Tournament (Barony of Carriag Ban), DeKalb, IL

https://carraigban.midrealm.org/crown/

For the full list of Midrealm events, visit the kingdom calendar at https://midrealm.org/events-calendar/

Guild & Officer Announcements

Armorers:  meeting at regular time & place, see Baron Calum for details.

Arts & Sciences:  Upcoming classes:

10/9 – Archaeology 101 w/Edwin

10/16 – Rolled Veil Edges w/Baroness Seonaid inghean Ghriogair

10/23 – Revered & Reviled—a Social History of the Harp w/ THL Juliane Bechaumpe

Cooks:  We had 4 entries for tonight’s September challenge: something made with pumpkins.

Upcoming: October dessert revel (10/30): whatever you make must look creepy!

Exchequer:  we ask each person to donate $2/meeting, or $100/yr; if this is your 1^st meeting, please be our guest.

Garb-a-Thon: no Garb-a-Thons are scheduled for October, but help is requested to set up the new sewing center basement that will be permanently available for both Garb-a-Thon and Needleworker gatherings!

Musicians:  no rehearsals during October.

Needleworkers: Tuesday 10/8 @ 6:30pm, at Critical Hit Games; come to the back door for entry.

General Announcements

Congratulations to our new rulers, King Kilian and Queen Jalida!

Want to participate in the baronial Noblesse Largesse exchange this year?  The signup link has been posted to the Cleftlands Facebook page – sign up by the end of October, and you will have until the end of January to complete whatever project you decide to make.

Remember there is a fairly important election this year – registration ends this Monday, so check that you are registered to vote!

Our temporary meeting site through at least the end of the year is Ss. Robert and William Catholic Parish, at 367 E. 260th St., Euclid.  Go to the school, not the church. Doors open at 6:30 p.m.  A brief business meeting is held at 8 p.m. We need to vacate the site between 9:30 and 10 p.m.  Please do not prop open the doors at meeting site unless there is a person monitoring the door.

For updates, corrections or additions, contact Lady Katherin verch Rhys at chronicler@cleftlands.org or on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/angela.reese.146, Angela Reese).

Important Meeting Notes

NO MEETING NEXT WEEK 9/25 – the school is having Parent/Teacher night, so we will not be able to use the hall.  Dessert Revel has been moved to the following week, 10/2.

Please remember that students will be often present in the evenings now that classes have started up again, and that due to the school’s rules, we are not permitted to take photos of any of the students who visit our meetings.

Events

9/21:    Road to El Dorado & 50 Year Celebration (Marche of Gwyntarian), Uniontown, OH

https://gwyntarianroadto.weebly.com/

9/28:    Fall Coronation (Shire of Greyhope), Rensselaer, IN

https://sites.google.com/view/midrealm-fall-coronation-2024/

10/5:    Red Dragon (Marche of Tirnewydd), London, OH

https://tirnewydd.midrealm.org/red-dragon/

10/19:  Fall Crown Tournament (Barony of Carriag Ban), DeKalb, IL

https://carraigban.midrealm.org/crown/

For the full list of Midrealm events, visit the kingdom calendar at https://midrealm.org/events-calendar/

Local Events

Regular Event is scheduled for 1/18/25, mark your calendars!  There are several tournaments with prizes planned, along with plenty of food and lots of activities.  See Crispin if you are interested in helping with the event in any way.

Guild & Officer Announcements

Archery:  practice at 1pm on Sunday 9/22

Armorers:  meeting at regular time & place, see Baron Calum for details

Arts & Sciences:  tonight’s class:  Dance class w/Master Aiden.

Upcoming class:  10/9 – Archaeology 101 w/Edwin

Cooks:  Tonight’s project was making fermented lemons for Regular Event; thanks to everyone who came and helped!

Upcoming Cook’s guild challenges:

September dessert revel (rescheduled to 10/2): something made with pumpkins

October dessert revel (10/30): whatever you make must look creepy!

Exchequer:  we ask each person to donate $2/meeting, or $100/yr; if this is your 1^st meeting, please be our guest.

Garb-a-Thon: was scheduled for Friday 9/20 but has been cancelled

Musicians:  no rehearsals during October

General Announcements

Again, there is NO MEETING NEXT WEEK 9/25 – the school is having Parent/Teacher night, so we will not be able to use the hall.  Dessert Revel has been moved to the following week, 10/2.

The Publick House was hugely popular at Spring Coronation and Spring Crown, and will be present at both Fall Coronation and Fall Crown.  There are very few people signed up to donate and/or volunteer so far, however, and this is a project that needs both.  Will you be attending one or both events?  If you can donate even an hour of your time to greet people and make them welcome, that is helpful.  Even if you aren’t attending, if you can donate food, drinks, or cash toward supplies, you are also helping to keep a welcoming space open.  Contact Dame Elizabethe Alles if you can help in any way.

Remember there is a fairly important election this year – check that you are registered to vote!  Robert will have voter registration forms with him at our next meeting in two weeks, for anyone who needs one.

Our temporary meeting site through at least the end of the year is Ss. Robert and William Catholic Parish, at 367 E. 260th St., Euclid.  Go to the school, not the church. Doors open at 6:30 p.m.  A brief business meeting is held at 8 p.m. We need to vacate the site between 9:30 and 10 p.m.  Please do not prop open the doors at meeting site unless there is a person monitoring the door.

For updates, corrections or additions, contact Lady Katherin verch Rhys at chronicler@cleftlands.org or on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/angela.reese.146, Angela Reese).

Important Meeting Note

We have learned that we will be at this location for meetings at least through the end of this year.  Please remember that school is now in session, and this means students will be often present in the evenings going forward.  Be welcoming and polite when they visit.  Also please remember that due to the school’s rules, we are not permitted to take photos of any of the students who visit our meetings.

Events

9/13-15:  Baroness Wars & Tournament of Arts (Shire of Swordcliff), Taylorville, IL

https://swordcliff.midrealm.org/events/baroness-wars-xi/

Vikings Come Home (Barony of Donnershafen), Boyne Falls, MI

https://www.donnershafen.com/vikings-come-home

Saxon Summer (Shire of Rivenvale), Leavittsburg, OH

https://rivenvale.org/activities/saxon-summer/

9/14:    Pferdestadt Rapier Classic (Canton of Pferdestadt), Marion, OH

https://pferdestadt.midrealm.org/pferdestadt-rapier-classic/

9/21:    Road to El Dorado & 50 Year Celebration (Marche of Gwyntarian), Uniontown, OH

https://gwyntarianroadto.weebly.com/

9/28:    Fall Coronation (Shire of Greyhope), Rensselaer, IN

https://sites.google.com/view/midrealm-fall-coronation-2024/

10/5:    Red Dragon (Marche of Tirnewydd), London, OH

https://tirnewydd.midrealm.org/red-dragon/

10/19:   Fall Crown Tournament (Barony of Carriag Ban), DeKalb, IL

https://carraigban.midrealm.org/crown/

For the full list of Midrealm events, visit the kingdom calendar at https://midrealm.org/events-calendar/

Local Events

Regular Event is scheduled for 1/18/25, mark your calendars!  Also, see Crispin if you are interested in helping with the event in any way.

Guild & Officer Announcements

Archery:  no practice on 9/15; resumes 9/22

Armorers:  meeting at regular time & place, see Baron Calum for details

Arts & Sciences:  tonight’s Rolled Veil Edges w/Baroness Seonaid inghean Ghriogair will be rescheduled.

Upcoming classes:

9/18 – Dance class w/Master Aiden

10/9 – Archaeology 101 w/Edwin

Cooks:  At meeting next week (9/18), we will be making fermented lemons for Regular Event; anyone is welcome to come and help, plus feel free to bring your own lemons and mason jars to preserve some for yourself.

Upcoming Cook’s guild challenges:

September dessert revel: something made with pumpkins

October dessert revel: whatever you make must look creepy!

Exchequer:  we ask each person to donate $2/meeting, or $100/yr; if this is your 1^st meeting, please be our guest.

Garb-a-Thon: Friday 9/13 10-4 at Parma Snow Library, Room A.

Musicians:  Wednesday rehearsals @ 6:45 – 8pm, indoors or outside depending on weather

Youth Combat:  We now have a youth armored combat marshal and multiple new youth fighters in the barony – welcome to all!

General Announcements

Their Majesties have requested input regarding two proposed new awards for armored and rapier combat.   Find the discussion at https://www.facebook.com/trmmidrealm

A local scribe in Cleveland Hts. is working on creating a Torah scroll this Sunday 9/15 from 3:30-5pm; if you are interested in observing, contact Tarmach for details.

Please do not prop open the doors at meeting site unless there is a person monitoring the door; the site does not want things coming into the building.

Our temporary meeting site through at least the end of the year is Ss. Robert and William Catholic Parish, at 367 E. 260th St., Euclid.  Go to the school, not the church. Doors open at 6:30 p.m.  A brief business meeting is held at 8 p.m. We need to vacate the site between 9:30 and 10 p.m.

For updates, corrections or additions, contact Lady Katherin verch Rhys at chronicler@cleftlands.org or on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/angela.reese.146, Angela Reese).

Baronial Summer Solemnities news:

Our Barone & Baronessa recognized several gentles for their service during the recent Pennsic war, whether they served at war or at home.

• To Meistara Thorhalla, for hosting the Home Fires meetings for all who stayed in town for all or part of Pennsic.
• To our Baronial Champions, whether they were able to attend Pennsic or were called away: Lord Edrik Eiksson, Lady Leonne de Fresne, Lady Lyonnete Vibert, and Lord Muldonny McVriw.
• To Count Ser Nikolai, Commmander of our Baronial Forces. Ser Nikolai spoke glowingly of the fighters of Cleftlands, who were presented with the Award of the Dragon’s Teeth by their Majesties.
• And to all those who represented the Barony, whether at war or at home, be it through services, teaching, learning, or other activities.

Lady Genevra is collecting names and dispensing war pay this evening.

Lady Leonne de Fresne was called forth and inducted into the Order of St Clairiel, in recognition of her miraculous work organizing helpers to sew and supply tabards to all Cleftlanders on the field.

Duke Sir EikBrandr has held the Champion’s Sword since the most recent rapier battle and delivered it into court this evening.  The sword will be transferred into the baronial regalia for the standard bearer to carry during more casual occasions.

Barone Pietro brought forth the Challenge Sword of the barony as a reminder of its presence.  The sword is brought out when needed and requested, for members of the barony to issue challenges over it, whether to themselves or others.  He has issued an open challenge to himself and all others who choose to accept: before next Pennsic, to sew into garb all the fabric bought at this year’s Pennsic!  Several stepped forward to join in with stating the challenge over the sword and then having their names recorded.  Anyone who would like to also join in this challenge, or who has another challenge they wish to issue over the sword, need only request its appearance.

Court was followed by the Armored Showcase, with a long list of combatants for a double elimination tournament.  The tournament winner according to combat was Count Ser Nikolai.  The tournament winner according to discussion amongst the fighters’ inspirations was Ivar, competing in his first ever tournament.

Hoobah to all!

There were no other announcements this evening, but the following is useful information for upcoming activities:

Events

9/6-7:  Harvest Days & Tournament of Defense (March of Winged Hills), Xenia, OH

https://wingedhills.wixsite.com/harvestdays

9/13-15:  Baroness Wars & Tournament of Arts (Shire of Swordcliff), Taylorville, IL

https://swordcliff.midrealm.org/events/baroness-wars-xi/

9/21:  Road to El Dorado & 50 Year Celebration (Marche of Gwyntarian), Uniontown, OH

https://gwyntarianroadto.weebly.com/

For the full list of Midrealm events, visit the kingdom calendar at https://midrealm.org/events-calendar/

Guild & Officer announcements

Archery:  practice is now moving to Sunday practice after Labor Day for earlier times, stay tuned for details

Armorers:  meeting at regular time & place, see Baron Calum for details

Arts & Sciences:  Upcoming classes:

9/11 – Rolled Veil Edges w/Baroness Seonaid inghean Ghriogair

9/18 – Dance class w/Master Aiden

10/9 – Archaeology 101 w/Edwin

Exchequer:  we ask each person to donate $2/meeting, or $100/yr; if this is your 1^st meeting, please be our guest.

Garb-a-Thon: Friday 9/6 from 10-4 at Bedford Library,  Friday 9/13 10-4 at Parma Snow Library.

Our temporary meeting site is Ss. Robert and William Catholic Parish, at 367 E. 260th St., Euclid.  We are awaiting word on when our usual site will be ready for us to return.  Go to the school, not the church. Doors open at 6:30 p.m.  A brief business meeting is held at 8 p.m. We need to vacate the site between 9:30 and 10 p.m.

For updates, corrections or additions, contact Lady Katherin verch Rhys at chronicler@cleftlands.org or on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/angela.reese.146, Angela Reese).

Events

Next week (9/4) is our postponed Baronial Solemnities, when we will be recognizing the activities and accomplishments of members of the barony, both at home and at war, so come prepared to share tales!  We will also be holding our Armored Showcase Tournament that evening.  Be sure to choose (and invite!) a consort if you plan to participate.

8/29-9/2:  Mounted War Games & Tournament of Chivalry (Barony of Shadowed Stars), Bluffton, IN

https://shadowedstars.midrealm.org/mounted-war-games-xii/

9/6-7:  Harvest Days & Tournament of Defense (March of Winged Hills), Xenia, OH

https://wingedhills.wixsite.com/harvestdays

9/13-15:  Baroness Wars & Tournament of Arts (Shire of Swordcliff), Taylorville, IL

https://swordcliff.midrealm.org/events/baroness-wars-xi/

9/21:  Road to El Dorado & 50 Year Celebration (Marche of Gwyntarian), Uniontown, OH

https://gwyntarianroadto.weebly.com/

For the full list of Midrealm events, visit the kingdom calendar at https://midrealm.org/events-calendar/

Guild & Officer announcements 

(Note: there were no announcements made tonight; anything relevant from last week was brought forward and updated.)

Archery:  practice will be moving to Sunday practice after Labor Day for earlier times

Armorers:  meeting at regular time & place, see Baron Calum for details

Arts & Sciences:  Upcoming classes – Archaeology, Dance, Beaded veil edges.  Stay tuned to meeting announcements and Facebook for schedule updates.

Exchequer:  we ask each person to donate $2/meeting, or $100/yr; if this is your 1^st meeting, please be our guest.  If you pay annually at the midway point of the year, that would be now.

Garb-a-Thon: Friday 9/6 from 10-4 at Bedford Library; time to get ready for 12^th Night!

General announcements

Ginevra is looking for assistance with packing to move into her new house – contact her if you can help.

Our temporary meeting site is Ss. Robert and William Catholic Parish, at 367 E. 260th St., Euclid.  We are awaiting word on when our usual site will be ready for us to return.  Go to the school, not the church. Doors open at 6:30 p.m.  A brief business meeting is held at 8 p.m. We need to vacate the site between 9:30 and 10 p.m.

For updates, corrections or additions, contact Lady Katherin verch Rhys at chronicler@cleftlands.org or on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/angela.reese.146, Angela Reese).

Events

8/24:  Melee of the Knave (Marche of Alderford), Canton, OH

https://knavemelee6.weebly.com/

8/29-9/2:  Mounted War Games & Tournament of Chivalry (Barony of Shadowed Stars), Bluffton, IN

https://shadowedstars.midrealm.org/mounted-war-games-xii/

9/6-7:  Harvest Days & Tournament of Defense (March of Winged Hills), Xenia, OH

https://wingedhills.wixsite.com/harvestdays

9/13-15:  Baroness Wars & Tournament of Arts (Shire of Swordcliff), Taylorville, IL

https://swordcliff.midrealm.org/events/baroness-wars-xi/

9/21:  Road to El Dorado & 50 Year Celebration (Marche of Gwyntarian), Uniontown, OH

https://gwyntarianroadto.weebly.com/

For the full list of Midrealm events, visit the kingdom calendar at https://midrealm.org/events-calendar/

Guild & Officer announcements

Archery:  practice on Monday 8/26 from 5-7pm; will be moving to Sunday practice after Labor Day for earlier times

Armorers:  no meeting this week, will resume 8/29 at regular time & place, see Baron Calum for details

Arts & Sciences:  class today – Beaded Cabochons.  Upcoming classes – Archaeology, Dance, Beaded veil edges.  Stay tuned to meeting announcements and Facebook for schedule updates.

Exchequer:  we ask each person to donate $2/meeting, or $100/yr; if this is your 1^st meeting, please be our guest.  If you pay annually at the midway point of the year, that would be now.

Garb-a-Thon: Friday 9/6 from 10-4 at Bedford Library; time to get ready for 12^th Night!

Youth: If you have children and would like information on activities for them, contact Lady Chaiya.

General announcements

Thanks to Meistara Thorhalla for coordinating the Home Fires meetings during Pennsic!

Next week (8/28) is our Dessert Revel and the Baronial Solemnities.  We will be recognizing the activities and accomplishments of members of the barony, both at home and at war, so come prepared to share tales!

The following week (9/4) will be our Showcase Tournament for the heavy list combatants; more details will be available during Dessert Revel.

Genevra is looking for assistance with packing to move into her new house – contact her if you can help.

Some kumihimo and other craft supplies are available as Maggie is also moving and needs to make space; a donation is requested if you are taking supplies.

Our temporary meeting site is Ss. Robert and William Catholic Parish, at 367 E. 260th St., Euclid.  We are awaiting word on when our usual site will be ready for us to return.  Go to the school, not the church. Doors open at 6:30 p.m.  A brief business meeting is held at 8 p.m. We need to vacate the site between 9:30 and 10 p.m.

For updates, corrections or additions, contact Lady Katherin verch Rhys at chronicler@cleftlands.org or on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/angela.reese.146, Angela Reese).

Events

Push for Pennsic: July 12-14, Miami County Fairgrounds

Pennsic: July 26 – August 11

For the full list of Midrealm events, visit the kingdom calendar at https://midrealm.org/events-calendar/

Guild & Officer announcements

Archery:  practice on Monday 7/15 from 5-7pm

Armorers:  meeting at regular time & place, this week and next before Pennsic; see Baron Calum for details

Arts & Sciences:  class today – So, You’re Going To War, including the Pennsic safety meeting

Exchequer:  we ask each person to donate $2/meeting, or $100/yr; if this is your 1^st meeting, please be our guest.  If you pay annually at the midway point of the year, that would be now.

Garb-a-Thon: Friday 7/12 from 10-4 at Bedford Library; bring a project to work on or help finish some of the baronial tabards.

Iron Key:  Now is the time to request loaner gear for Home Fires or Pennsic.

Makers:  it is too late for projects for this Pennsic; start planning for next year.

Musicians: Wednesday rehearsals @ 6:45 – 8pm, indoors or outside depending on weather

Needleworkers:  meeting 6:30pm Tuesday 7/16 at Critical Hit Games to work on some more tabards for the fighters; if you are fighting at Pennsic and do not already have a tabard, see Lady Leonne.

Meetings and Cleftlands’ Home Schedule

July 17 – Archery Tournament and Cookout at St. John of the Cross not Ss. Robert and William (pending weather).  Updates will be posted on social media – watch for any schedule changes.

Normally, we would have a 4-week hiatus across Pennsic-time. Beginning this year there will be baronial meetings through this period, staffed by Meistara Thorhalla & the Home Fires crew.

• July 24 – Our Baronial Knight Marshal will be on hand to oversee practice this week.
• July 31 – Wednesday of Peace Week
• August 7 – Wednesday of War Week
• August 14 – Still a “Home Fires” special meeting

August 21 – Regular meetings resume this Wednesday.  Armored fighting resumes this week.

August 28 – Armored “Tournament of the Sword” and High Summer Solemnities (war pay, et al)

The Company of the Cleftlands at Pennsic:

Tuesday 30 July (Tuesday of Peace Week) – 10AM – Meet on the Battlefield for the raising of the Baronial Tent. Bring a hammer. (Penciled in – changes will be announced on Facebook)

Saturday 03 August – 8AM – Artillery Crews muster at Newbridge Encampment to walk the guns out for the Battle of LaRochelle (Castle, 9AM)

Saturday 03 August (Middle Weekend) – 5PM – Opening Ceremonies on the Battlefield. Any who wish to march with the Barony in the Midrealm procession, muster on the road outside MK Royal Encampment no later than 4PM.

Monday 05 August (War Week) – Noon – Rapier Company muster at the Camp of the Three Bears for a 12:30 march to the Rapier Town/Cathedral Battle (1PM)

Thursday 08 August (War Week) – 9:30AM – Archery Company muster at the Camp of the Three Bears for a 10AM march(ride) to the Archery Field. [This conflicts with the Armored Woods Battle]

Thursday 08 August – 6PM – Middle Kingdom Court in the MK Battlefield Tent. Arrive early, bring your own chairs.

Friday 09 August (War Week) – 9AM – Armored Company muster at the Camp of the Three Bears for a 9:30 march to the Armored Field Battle.

Friday 09 August – 4PM – Meet on the Battlefield to drop and fold the Baronial Tent.

 Come home prepared to share a tale or a boast of great deeds you witnessed at The War!

General announcements

Noble Thory requests volunteers for Herald’s Point at Pennsic – come help out and charge your phone!

We will be posting Home Fires/Pennsic meeting notes – if there is something Cleftlands related at Pennsic that you’d like announced, contact Katherin at the email/Facebook link below.

Our temporary meeting site for the summer (at least) is Ss. Robert and William Catholic Parish, at 367 E. 260th St., Euclid. Go to the school, not the church. Doors open at 6:30 p.m.  A brief business meeting is held at 8 p.m. We need to vacate the site between 9:30 and 10 p.m.

For updates, corrections or additions, contact Lady Katherin verch Rhys at chronicler@cleftlands.org or on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/angela.reese.146, Angela Reese).

Events

Push for Pennsic: July 12-14, Miami County Fairgrounds

Pennsic: July 26 – August 11

For the full list of Midrealm events, visit the kingdom calendar at https://midrealm.org/events-calendar/

Guild & Officer announcements

Armorers:  no meeting this week due to the holiday

Arts & Sciences:  classes today – Hands-on Viking Hood Tutorial, with Noble Thory Vedardottir; and Garb Help Desk, with HL Lyonnete Vibert

Next week 7/10 – So, You’re Going To War, with HL Tarmach ben Yehuda al-Khazari

Exchequer:  we ask each person to donate $2/meeting, or $100/yr; if this is your 1^st meeting, please be our guest

Garb-a-Thon: nothing this week

Musicians: Wednesday rehearsals @ 6:45 – 8pm, indoors or outside depending on weather

Needleworkers:  meeting Tuesday 6/25 at 6:30 at Critical Hit Games, knock on the back door for entry. Come and help work on tabards, bring a sewing machine if you can.

Meetings and Cleftlands’ Home Schedule

July 3, 10 – Normal Meetings

July 17 – Archery Tournament and Cookout at St. John (pending confirmation from the parish, weather, and other factors)

Normally, we would have a 4-week hiatus across Pennsic-time. Beginning this year there will be baronial meetings through this period, staffed by Meistara Thorhalla & the Home Fires crew.

• July 24 – Our Baronial Knight Marshal will be on hand to oversee practice this week.
• July 31 – Wednesday of Peace Week
• August 7 – Wednesday of War Week
• August 14 – Still a “Home Fires” special meeting

August 21 – Regular meetings resume this Wednesday.  Armored fighting resumes this week.

August 28 – Armored “Tournament of the Sword” and High Summer Solemnities (war pay, et al)

The Company of the Cleftlands at Pennsic:

Tuesday 30 July (Tuesday of Peace Week) – 10AM – Meet on the Battlefield for the raising of the Baronial Tent. Bring a hammer. (Penciled in – changes will be announced on Facebook)

Saturday 03 August – 8AM – Artillery Crews muster at Newbridge Encampment to walk the guns out for the Battle of LaRochelle (Castle, 9AM)

Saturday 03 August (Middle Weekend) – 5PM – Opening Ceremonies on the Battlefield. Any who wish to march with the Barony in the Midrealm procession, muster on the road outside MK Royal Encampment no later than 4PM.

Monday 05 August (War Week) – Noon – Rapier Company muster at the Camp of the Three Bears for a 12:30 march to the Rapier Town/Cathedral Battle (1PM)

Thursday 08 August (War Week) – 9:30AM – Archery Company muster at the Camp of the Three Bears for a 10AM march(ride) to the Archery Field. [This conflicts with the Armored Woods Battle]

Thursday 08 August – 6PM – Middle Kingdom Court in the MK Battlefield Tent. Arrive early, bring your own chairs.

Friday 09 August (War Week) – 9AM – Armored Company muster at the Camp of the Three Bears for a 9:30 march to the Armored Field Battle.

Friday 09 August – 4PM – Meet on the Battlefield to drop and fold the Baronial Tent.

 Come home prepared to share a tale or a boast of great deeds you witnessed at The War!

General announcements

Suggestion for our 8/21 post-Pennsic meeting – we start a new post-Pennsic Boast tradition and tell the barony of something that made Pennsic magical for you.

Our temporary meeting site for the summer (at least) is Ss. Robert and William Catholic Parish, at 367 E. 260th St., Euclid. Go to the school, not the church. Doors open at 6:30 p.m.  A brief business meeting is held at 8 p.m. We need to vacate the site between 9:30 and 10 p.m.

For updates, corrections or additions, contact Lady Katherin verch Rhys at chronicler@cleftlands.org or on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/angela.reese.146, Angela Reese).

Events

Pennsic is coming!

For the full list of Midrealm events, visit the kingdom calendar at https://midrealm.org/events-calendar/

Guild & Officer announcements

Archery:  no archery practice next week

Armorers:  meeting at regular time & place, see Baron Calum for details

Arts & Sciences: next week (7/3) we have –

Hands-on Viking Hood Tutorial with Noble Thory Vedardottir

“Help Me Lyonnete, You’re My Only Hope” Garb Help Desk with HL Lyonnete Vibert.

Cooks: this month’s theme was siege cooking; we had 5 participants playing with mystery bags of ingredients!

Demos:  our 3^rd Scottish games demo was this past weekend, and was a great success – many thanks from Shahzada & Mistress Elizabethe to everyone who came out to help participate with many varied activities, and who helped with setup and tear down.

Exchequer:  we ask each person to donate $2/meeting, or $100/yr; if this is your 1^st meeting, please be our guest

Garb-a-Thon: next meeting is in three weeks – Friday 7/12 from 10-4 at Bedford Library

Musicians: Wednesday rehearsals @ 6:45 – 8pm, indoors or outside depending on weather

Meetings and Cleftlands’ Home Schedule

• July 3, 10 – Normal Meetings
• July 17 – Archery Tournament and Cookout at St. John (pending confirmation from the parish, weather, and other factors)
• July 24 – Our Baronial Knight Marshal will be on hand to oversee practice this week.
• July 31 – Wednesday of Peace Week
• August 7 – Wednesday of War Week
• August 14 – Still a “Home Fires” special meeting
• August 21 – Regular meetings resume this Wednesday.  Armored fighting resumes this week.
• August 28 – Armored “Tournament of the Sword” and High Summer Solemnities (war pay, et al)

Normally, we would have a 4-week hiatus across Pennsic-time. Beginning this year there will be baronial meetings through this period, staffed by Meistara Thorhalla & the Home Fires crew.

The Company of the Cleftlands at Pennsic:

Tuesday 30 July (Tuesday of Peace Week) – 10AM – Meet on the Battlefield for the raising of the Baronial Tent. Bring a hammer. (Penciled in – changes will be announced on Facebook)

Saturday 03 August – 8AM – Artillery Crews muster at Newbridge Encampment to walk the guns out for the Battle of LaRochelle (Castle, 9AM)

Saturday 03 August (Middle Weekend) – 5PM – Opening Ceremonies on the Battlefield. Any who wish to march with the Barony in the Midrealm procession, muster on the road outside MK Royal Encampment no later than 4PM.

Monday 05 August (War Week) – Noon – Rapier Company muster at the Camp of the Three Bears for a 12:30 march to the Rapier Town/Cathedral Battle (1PM)

Thursday 08 August (War Week) – 9:30AM – Archery Company muster at the Camp of the Three Bears for a 10AM march(ride) to the Archery Field. [This conflicts with the Armored Woods Battle]

Thursday 08 August – 6PM – Middle Kingdom Court in the MK Battlefield Tent. Arrive early, bring your own chairs.

Friday 09 August (War Week) – 9AM – Armored Company muster at the Camp of the Three Bears for a 9:30 march to the Armored Field Battle.

Friday 09 August – 4PM – Meet on the Battlefield to drop and fold the Baronial Tent.

 Come home prepared to share a tale or a boast of great deeds you witnessed at The War!

General Announcements

Suggestion for our 8/21 post-Pennsic meeting – we start a new post-war Boast tradition and tell the barony of something that made Pennsic magical for you.

Our temporary meeting site for the summer (at least) is Ss. Robert and William Catholic Parish, at 367 E. 260th St., Euclid. Go to the school, not the church. Doors open at 6:30 p.m.  A brief business meeting is held at 8 p.m. We need to vacate the site between 9:30 and 10 p.m.

For updates, corrections or additions, contact Lady Katherin verch Rhys at chronicler@cleftlands.org or on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/angela.reese.146, Angela Reese).

Events

Pennsic: 37 days to go!  Online prereg was extended through midnight tonight, 6/19.

Coronation: Their Highnesses have decided to move Fall Coronation to Indiana, closer to their home in Chicago.  The Kingdom Seneschal apologized for the inconvenience and any hardship to our barony, and made it clear that they were very happy with the bid when it was approved; the only issue was the 7+ hour distance that would preclude many of Their Highnesses’ friends and family from attending.

If you have made any purchases toward planning the event, please see Robert with the receipts so you can be reimbursed.

For the full list of Midrealm events, visit the kingdom calendar at https://midrealm.org/events-calendar/

Guild & Officer announcements

Armorers:  meeting at regular time & place, see Baron Calum for details

Arts & Sciences:  class today – Pattern Drafting with HL Lyonnete Vibert

Cooks:  this month’s theme is siege cooking, see Dorothea for a bag of ingredients if you wish to participate.  There is also an outing being planned to Lehman’s in September or October, let her know if you are interested in coming along.

Demos:  Scottish Games demo this weekend!  Setup Friday 6/21 at 1pm; Saturday 6/22 we can be on site as of 7am.

Exchequer:  we ask each person to donate $2/meeting, or $100/yr; if this is your 1^st meeting, please be our guest

Garb-a-Thon: cancelled for this week

Musicians: Wednesday rehearsals @ 6:45 – 8pm, indoors or outside depending on weather

Needleworkers:  meeting Tuesday 6/25 at 6:30 at Critical Hit Games, come and help work on tabards

Baronial Court

With our Barone Pietro and Baronessa Aurelia speaking on behalf of Their Royal Majesties Ivan and Katalena, Lord Gunther Arnbach was presented with a scroll welcoming him into the Order of the Cavendish Knot.  This award was bestowed due to his longtime contributions to both teaching rapier skills and marshalling at rapier lists.  Huzzah!

General announcements

Our temporary meeting site for the summer (at least) is Ss. Robert and William Catholic Parish, at 367 E. 260th St., Euclid. Go to the school, not the church. Doors open at 6:30 p.m.  A brief business meeting is held at 8 p.m. We need to vacate the site between 9:30 and 10 p.m.

For updates, corrections or additions, contact Lady Katherin verch Rhys at chronicler@cleftlands.org or on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/angela.reese.146, Angela Reese).

Events

NOWM report!

We had 440+ attendees at the event, about a quarter of which were registered in advance; Ser Nikolai is looking for suggestions on how we can boost advanced registration numbers even further next time.  From Cadfan – many thanks to all the staff & volunteers, along with everyone who came out and enjoyed the day; he’s already looking at ideas for next year…

Pennsic: mail-in preregistration has ended; online advanced registration ends this Friday 6/14!

For the full list of Midrealm events, visit the kingdom calendar at https://midrealm.org/events-calendar/

Guild & Officer Announcements

Armorers:  meeting at regular time & place, see Baron Calum for details

Arts & Sciences:  class today – Event Planning Committee; next week – Pattern Drafting with HL Lyonnete Vibert

Demos:  the Scottish games are at the Berea fairgrounds on 6/22 – the sign up for free admission has ended.  For those who signed up, the Scottish Games will be sending you an email with your ticket info.  Setup is Friday 6/21 at 1pm; people are needed to pickup and transport the Baronial tents for setup.  Contact Lady Shahzada via email or through Facebook for more details.

Exchequer:  we ask each person to donate $2/meeting, or $100/yr; if this is your 1^st meeting, please be our guest

Garb-a-Thon: Friday 6/ 14from 10-4 at Parma-Snow library, Room A

Makers: Pennsic is approaching quickly, if you have projects, come discuss them asap with Lord Gaius Macro Calvinus

Musicians: Wednesday rehearsals @ 6:45 – 8pm, indoors or outside depending on weather

Social Media: Mel will be collecting signatures from everyone on release forms for photos, to allow photos taken at meetings to be used on the Baronial social media pages.  Also, the new Midrealm Discord was released today, see link on the Midrealm Facebook page to join.

General Announcements

A&S activity summary:   Tonight we met to discuss event planning, specifically the next steps for putting together guidelines for event staff, and early plans for the 2025 Regular Event.  Anyone who is interested in learning more about what we’re doing and/or contributing their experiences as event staff, you can visit the Facebook group “Cleftlands Event Planning Group” or talk with Lady Katherin verch Rhys.

Chronicler is looking for deputies/reporters – contact Lady Katherin for details (see below)

Our temporary meeting site for the summer (at least) is Ss. Robert and William Catholic Parish, at 367 E. 260th St., Euclid. Go to the school, not the church. Doors open at 6:30 p.m.  A brief business meeting is held at 8 p.m. We need to vacate the site between 9:30 and 10 p.m.

For updates, corrections or additions, contact Lady Katherin verch Rhys at chronicler@cleftlands.org or on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/angela.reese.146, Angela Reese).

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Dessert Revel on May 29 will be a Baronial Marketplace; bring SCA-related items to sell or give away. Details about whether it will be held indoors or outside will be coming soon.

UPCOMING BARONIAL EVENTS

June 8: NOWM, Ukrainian American Youth Association Resort in Wellington. There will be armored combat, combat archery, rapier, thrown weapons and A&S. PayPal is available on the website. Registration is now open at meetings. Help is needed with gate; see Count Nikolai if you can volunteer. Saturday night camping is available; it will be handled by the campground.

Event stewards are Forester Cadfan of the Autumn Wood, Lord Hrafnkell Inn Raudi Eykelsson, Baroness Gianna Vettori and Mistress Brangwayn Snowden.

DEMOS

Scottish Games: Saturday, June 22, Cuyahoga County Fairgrounds. Set-up help will be needed on Friday, June 21. You must sign up in advance to get free admission. A Google sign-up form is now available. NEW: The site is requiring permits for tents 120 square feet in size and larger. Please give your tent dimensions to Lady Shahzada. Please sign up to bring a contribution to the hospitality tent.

OFFICER ANNOUNCEMENTS

Youth combat marshal Sergeant Bastian Eychener is stepping down soon and needs a  replacement. An officer application can be found on the baronial website.

MOAS: Upcoming classes will cover preparing for a demo and Pennsic. See Dame Elizabethe if you want to teach or request a class. See the baronial calendar or the baronial Facebook page for details on upcoming classes.

Chronicler THL Jolicia atte Northclyfe has been replaced by Lady Katherin verch Rhys.

GUILD ANNOUNCEMENTS

Archery Guild: There will be a practice on Monday, May 27. See archery marshal Lady Gwyneth for details.

Cooks Guild: There will be no cooks’ challenge on May 29. Siege cookery is the June challenge. See Lady Dorothea to get a bag of ingredients on May 29.

Makers Guild: Please contact the guild soon if you want items made for Pennsic. See Lord Gaius Macro Calvinus.

Needleworkers Guild: Meetings are held at Critical Hit gaming store in Cleveland Heights on the second and fourth Tuesdays at 6:30. See Lady Miriana to learn more. The group will meet to work on scroll cases on the first Tuesday of the month at Critical Hit.

Armorers Guild:  Meetings are held most Thursdays on the West Side. NEW: The hosts will be traveling for the next few weeks, so please do not assume guild meetings will be happening without speaking to Baron Calum first. There will be a meeting on May 23.

Garb-a-Thons: These sessions are opportunities to work on garb, get help sewing garb, or just socialize. Check the baronial Google calendar for details, and see Mistress Thorhalla, Lady Genevra and Lady Chaiya for details.

UPCOMING SCA EVENTS

May 25-26: Kingdom A&S and Spring Crown Tournament (Findlay)

June 8: NOWM

July 4-7: Known World Dance and Music Symposium (Indianapolis)

July 26-Aug. 11: Pennsic War

See a full list of upcoming Midrealm events here: https://midrealm.org/events-calendar/

OLD BUSINESS

Our new temporary meeting site is Ss. Robert and William Catholic Parish, at 367 E. 260th St., Euclid. Go to the school, not the church. Doors open at 6:30 p.m.  A brief business meeting is held at 8:15 p.m. We need to vacate the site between 9:30 and 10 p.m. The barony will meet here until fall.

Exchequer: Members are asked to donate $2 per meeting, or $100 per year, to cover the cost of the meeting hall rental. We are paying the same rent at Saint Billy-Bob.

Quartermaster: The quartermaster must be notified at least two weeks in advance if a member wishes to borrow baronial gear.

For updates, corrections or additions, contact THL Jolicia atte Northclyfe at chronicler@cleftlands.org or on Facebook (Julie Washington).

MEETING MINUTES MAY 15, 2024

IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENTS

Registration is closed for Fletchings of Spring, and due to site rules, money will not be accepted at the event.

Chronicler THL Jolicia atte Northclyfe has been replaced by Lady Katherin verch Rhys.

DESSERT REVEL

May 29: There will be a Baronial Marketplace; bring SCA-related items to sell or give away. Details about whether it will be held indoors or outside will be coming soon.

UPCOMING BARONIAL EVENTS

May 18: Fletchings of Spring, held at Liberty Park in Twinsburg. The baronial archery championship will be held at this event, not Standard Bearers. Event steward is Lord Tarmach. There will be target and combat archery. One fee includes lunch.

June 8: NOWM, Ukrainian American Youth Association Resort in Wellington. There will be armored combat, combat archery, rapier, thrown weapons and A&S. PayPal is available on the website. Registration is now open at meetings. Help is needed with gate; see Count Nikolai if you can volunteer. Event stewards are Forester Cadfan, Lord Hrafnkell, Baroness Gianna and Mistress Brangwayn.

DEMOS

200^th St. Stroll: Saturday, June 1, Euclid. See Lady Shahzada to sign up.

Scottish Games: Saturday, June 22, Cuyahoga County Fairgrounds. Set-up help will be needed on Friday, June 21. NEW: You must sign up in advance to get free admission. A Google sign-up form will be available soon. NEW: The site is requiring permits for tents 120 square feet in size and larger. Please give your tent dimensions to Lady Shahzada.

OFFICER ANNOUNCEMENTS

Youth combat marshal Sergeant Bastian Eychener is stepping down soon and needs a replacement. An officer application can be found on the baronial website.

MOAS: Dame Elizabethe is looking for someone to teach a pre-Pennsic planning class.

A baronial field trip to see the Africa and Byzantium exhibit at the Cleveland Museum of Art is noon Sunday, May 19. Everyone is responsible for purchasing their own ticket.

See the baronial calendar or the baronial Facebook page for details on upcoming classes.

Rapier marshal Lord Reinhardt (Labros) Mit Dem Bartand has been replaced by Lord Günther Arnbach.

Social Media officer Lord Hrafnkell Inn Rauði Eykelsson has been replaced by Mela of Cleftlands.

GUILD ANNOUNCEMENTS

Makers Guild: Please contact the guild soon if you want items made for Pennsic. See Lord Gaius Macro Calvinus.

Needleworkers Guild: Meetings are held at Critical Hit gaming store in Cleveland Heights on the second and fourth Tuesdays at 6:30. See Lady Miriana to learn more. The group will meet to work on scroll cases on the first Tuesday of the month at Critical Hit.

Armorers Guild:  Meetings are held most Thursdays on the West Side. NEW: The hosts will be traveling for the next few weeks, so please do not assume guild meetings will be happening without speaking to Baron Calum first. There will be no Armorers Guild meeting on May 16. There will be a meeting on May 23.

Garb-a-Thons: These sessions are opportunities to work on garb, get help sewing garb, or just socialize. Check the baronial Google calendar for details, and see Mistress Thorhalla, Lady Genevra and Lady Chaiya for details.

UPCOMING SCA EVENTS

May 18: Fletchings of Spring (Twinsburg)

May 25-26: Kingdom A&S and Spring Crown Tournament (Findlay)

June 8: NOWM

July 4-7: Known World Dance and Music Symposium (Indianapolis)

See a full list of upcoming Midrealm events here: https://midrealm.org/events-calendar/

OLD BUSINESS

Our new temporary meeting site is Ss. Robert and William Catholic Parish, at 367 E. 260th St., Euclid. Go to the school, not the church. Doors open at 6:30 p.m.  A brief business meeting is held at 8:15 p.m. We need to vacate the site between 9:30 and 10 p.m. The barony will meet here until fall.

Exchequer: Members are asked to donate $2 per meeting, or $100 per year, to cover the cost of the meeting hall rental. We are paying the same rent at Saint Billy-Bob.

Quartermaster: The quartermaster must be notified at least two weeks in advance if a member wishes to borrow baronial gear.

For updates, corrections or additions, contact THL Jolicia atte Northclyfe at chronicler@cleftlands.org or on Facebook (Julie Washington).

IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENTS

The May 8 meeting will not be held at St. Robert and William Church. It will be held outside only at St. John’s of the Cross, 140 Richmond Rd, Euclid. The bathrooms will be the only indoor space available at St. John’s. If it rains, there will be no meeting. The May 15 meeting will be back at St. Robert and William Church.

Rapier marshal Lord Reinhardt (Labros) Mit Dem Bartand has been replaced by Lord Günther Arnbach.

Social Media officer Lord Hrafnkell Inn Rauði Eykelsson has been replaced by Mela of Cleftlands.

The Society has entered its 59^th year. Huzzah!

DESSERT REVEL

May 29: There will be a Baronial Marketplace; bring SCA-related items to sell or give away.

UPCOMING BARONIAL EVENTS

May 18: Fletchings of Spring, held at Liberty Park in Twinsburg. The baronial archery championship will be held at this event, not Standard Bearers. Event steward is Lord Tarmach. There will be target and combat archery. One fee includes lunch. Due to site restrictions, money cannot be taken on site, so the event is pre-registration only.

NEW: Preregistration is open at meetings. PayPal and mail-in information is on the event website.

June 8: NOWM, Ukrainian American Youth Association Resort in Wellington. There will be armored combat, combat archery, rapier, thrown weapons and A&S. PayPal is available on the website.

DEMOS

200^th St. Stroll: Saturday, June 1, Euclid. See Lady Shahzada to sign up.

Scottish Games: Saturday, June 22, Cuyahoga County Fairgrounds. Set-up help will be needed on Friday, June 21. NEW: You must sign up in advance to get free admission. A Google sign-up form will be available soon. See Lady Shahzada for more information.

OFFICER ANNOUNCEMENTS

New officers needed: Youth marshal Sergeant Bastian Eychener and chronicler Jolicia atte Northclyfe are stepping down soon and need replacements. An officer application can be found on the baronial website.

MOAS: Upcoming classes include improvisation, preparing for a demo and knotwork patterns.

A baronial field trip to see the Africa and Byzantium exhibit at the Cleveland Museum of Art is noon Sunday, May 19. Everyone is responsible for purchasing their own ticket.

See the baronial calendar or the baronial Facebook page for details on upcoming classes.

GUILD ANNOUNCEMENTS

Makers Guild: Spring Coronation is near the Canton makers space that Lady Katherin verch Rhys is involved with. See her if you would like a tour.

Needleworkers Guild: Meetings are held at Critical Hit gaming store in Cleveland Heights on the second and fourth Tuesdays at 6:30. See Lady Miriana to learn more. NEW: A group will meet to work on scroll cases on the first Tuesday of the month at Critical Hit.

Armorers Guild:  Meetings are held most Thursdays on the West Side. NEW: The hosts will be traveling for the next few weeks, so please do not assume guild meetings will be happening without speaking to Baron Calum first. There will be no Armorers Guild meetings on May 9 or May 16. There will be a meeting on May 23.

Garb-a-Thons: These sessions are opportunities to work on garb, get help sewing garb, or just socialize. Check the baronial Google calendar for details, and see Mistress Thorhalla, Lady Genevra and Lady Chaiya for details.

UPCOMING SCA EVENTS

May 4: Spring Coronation (Canton)

May 11: Mugmorts Melee (Granville, OH)

May 18: Fletchings of Spring (Twinsburg)

May 25-26: Kingdom A&S and Spring Crown Tournament (Findlay)

June 8: NOWM

July 4-7: Known World Dance and Music Symposium (Indianapolis)

See a full list of upcoming Midrealm events here: https://midrealm.org/events-calendar/

OLD BUSINESS

Our new temporary meeting site is Ss. Robert and William Catholic Parish, at 367 E. 260th St., Euclid. Go to the school, not the church. Doors open at 6:30 p.m.  A brief business meeting is held at 8:15 p.m. We need to vacate the site between 9:30 and 10 p.m. The barony will meet here until fall.

Exchequer: Members are asked to donate $2 per meeting, or $100 per year, to cover the cost of the meeting hall rental. We are paying the same rent at Saint Billy-Bob.

Quartermaster: The quartermaster must be notified at least two weeks in advance if a member wishes to borrow baronial gear.

For updates, corrections or additions, contact THL Jolicia atte Northclyfe at chronicler@cleftlands.org or on Facebook (Julie Washington).