IMPORTANT THINGS TO KNOW

There will be no meetings on Nov. 23, Dec. 21 and Dec. 28 due to the holidays. Meetings will resume Jan. 4.

DESSERT REVELS

Nov. 30: Baronial Fencing Tournament. Each combatant will need a person to be their inspiration. See rapier marshal Lord Reinhardt mit dem Bart for details.

Dec. 14: Yule Revel. Activities include: dancing, caroling (music will be supplied to anyone wishing to sing some seasonal tunes) and treats to share. Bring site tokens to decorate a Yule tree.

“Cookie” Exchange: Like a cookie exchange, bring one or more entries, equivalent in effort and/or expense to a dozen cookies (around $5). For every entry you bring, you take one entry home. So, if you bring a dozen felt sewing kits, you could take home a dozen items from other people. Entries could include: A dozen cookies (because cookies are always good). A small fruitcake. A pair of beeswax candles. A stamped draw string bag. A linen napkin. Or anything else you can think of that people may appreciate. Items should arrive by 7 p.m. to be set up in the viewing area. We’ll start the selection of items to take home around 8:30.

(Note: We don’t expect every person to do every activity. It’s fine to just socialize!)

BARON AND BARONESS: Master Milesent Vibert has issued a Marathon of Illumination challenge to Sergeant Tariq al Sanna Af Fjall. He must complete one illumination in the style of the Codex Manesse for each of the baronies of the Middle Kingdom. He has two weeks to complete each illumination.

OFFICER ANNOUNCEMENTS

(Emails for all officers are listed on the officers page of the baronial website.)

Minster of Arts and Sciences: A group will take a docent-led tour of an exhibit, “Tales of the City: Drawing in the Netherlands from Bosch to Bruegel” at the Cleveland Museum of Art on Sunday, Nov. 27. Tickets are free but registration is required. See MOAS Mistress Angharad for details and to let her know you are coming.

See MOAS Mistress Angharad for details.

Check the baronial calendar on the website for details on upcoming classes.

GUILD ANNOUNCEMENTS

Equestrian Guild: The guild will meet at 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 6, at its accustomed place. See the baronial Facebook page 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.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Nov. 11: Golden Dream – Barony of Northwoods 50th Anniversary, Brighton MI

Nov. 12: Royal University of the Midrealm, Fairborn OH

Nov. 12: Bardic Madness, Lake Villa, IL

Dec. 10: Yule Feast, Toledo OH

Jan. 7: Twelfth Night in the Middle Marches, Delaware OH

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

OLD BUSINESS

No more masks: As of Dec. 1, there will be no mask requirements or contact tracing in any Kingdom of the SCA.

Exchequer: Members are asked to donate $2 per meeting, or $50 per year, to cover the cost of the meeting hall rental.

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

Baronial meetings: Set-up starts at 6:30 p.m. and the meeting starts at 7 p.m. We must vacate the building before 10 p.m.

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

IMPORTANT THINGS TO KNOW

There will be no meetings on Nov. 23, Dec. 21 and Dec. 28 due to the holidays. Meetings will resume Jan. 4.

DESSERT REVELS

Nov. 30: Baronial Fencing Tournament. Each combatant will need a person to be their inspiration. See the Baron and Baroness for details.

Dec. 14: Yule Revel. Details TBD

BARON AND BARONESS: Members are encouraged to issue baronial challenges, either to themselves or to others. See the Baron and Baroness for details.

OFFICER ANNOUNCEMENTS

(Emails for all officers are listed on the officers page of the baronial website.)

Seneschal: Cleftlands has entered a bid to host the 2023 Fall Coronation, Sept. 30 at the Ashtabula County Fairgrounds. Event stewards are THL Jolicia atte Northclyfe and Lady Jaquelinne la Deiciere. Kingdom will notify us if we have won the bid in January.

Minster of Arts and Sciences: There will be a scroll-making session at 6:30 p.m.  Tuesday, Dec. 6 at Critical Hit Game Store, 13433 Cedar Rd, Cleveland Heights. Sewing machines are needed. See MOAS Angharad for details.

A group will take a docent-led tour of an exhibit, “Tales of the City: Drawing in the Netherlands from Bosch to Bruegel” at the Cleveland Museum of Art on Sunday, Nov. 27. See MOAS Angharad for details and to let her know you are coming.

A drawing session, led by Lady Rivkah Mispira, will be held every second Wednesday of the month. Subjects will be clothed models or objects. Volunteers are needed to model or to bring cool stuff to draw. Bring art supplies. Contact Rivkah (Lauren JC on Facebook) for details.

Check the calendar on the baronial website for details on upcoming classes.

Archery marshal: About 26 archers took part in a regional archery practice on Oct. 30. The day included combat and target archery practice.

GUILD  ANNOUNCEMENTS

Makers Guild: The guild will meet Saturday, Nov. 5, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Lorain County Community College’s Fab Lab. Members will work on a Yule project. See Lord Rayner 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.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Nov. 5: Hammer and Anvil

Nov. 11: Northwoods 50

Nov. 12: Royal University of the Midrealm, Fairborn

Nov. 12: Bardic Madness, Lake Villa, Ill.

Dec. 10: Yule Feast, Toledo

Jan. 7: Twelfth Night in the Middle Marches, Delaware

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

OLD BUSINESS

No more masks: As of Dec. 1, there will be no mask requirements or contact tracing in any Kingdom of the SCA.

Exchequer: Members are asked to donate $2 per meeting, or $50 per year, to cover the cost of the meeting hall rental.

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

Baronial meetings: Set-up starts at 6:30 p.m. and the meeting starts at 7 p.m. We must vacate the building before 10 p.m.

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

IMPORTANT THINGS TO KNOW

New Heirs: The new heirs to the throne of the Middle Kingdom are their Highnesses, Prince Louis LeCoffrier and Princess Sadb ingen Donnchadha.

DESSERT REVELS

Oct. 26: Halloween-themed Revel. Wear your best garb and accessorize with a mask, if you have one. Bring treats to share. There will be no armored combat or rapier activities.

• Bardic challenge: We want to hear your best spooky stories and songs. They can be period or period-ish, five minutes maximum for each performance. Keep subject matter PG. See our chatelaine Jaquelinne for details.
• Cooks Challenge: Disguised Dishes
• Bring a ‘disguised’ dish to the holiday: any dish parading as something it’s not. Bread bones, pies of black birds, hedgehogs of marzipan, sugar skulls- let your mind and your kitchen explore. See more details on the baronial Facebook page.

Nov. 30: Baronial Fencing Tournament. Each combatant will need a person to be their inspiration. See the Baron and Baroness for details.

Dec. 14: Yule Revel. Details TBD

OFFICER ANNOUNCEMENTS

(Emails for all officers are listed on the officers page of the baronial website.)

Minster of Arts and Sciences: There will be a scroll-making session on Tuesday, Oct. 25 at Critical Hit Game Store, 13433 Cedar Rd, Cleveland Heights. Box knives and sewing machines are needed. See MOAS Baroness Angharad for details.

Check the baronial calendar on the website for details on upcoming classes.

Social media: Our social media officer Lord Hrafnkell Inn Raudi Eykelsson is looking for photos of events and activities that he can use on Cleftlands social media.

GUILD ANNOUNCEMENTS

Makers Guild: A workshop day is being planned for October. See Lord Rayner 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.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Oct. 22: Brawl at Crooked Dragon, Oberlin

Oct. 23: Meet and Beet Budget Tourney, Warren

Dec. 10: Yule Feast, Toledo

Jan. 7: Twelfth Night in the Middle Marches, Delaware

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

OLD BUSINESS

New Seneschal: The application for seneschal is on the Cleftlands website. The new person will take over Jan. 1. See our current senechal Lady Claricia to learn more.

No more masks: Masks will no longer be required for any SCA activities in the Middle Kingdom. As of Dec. 1, there will be no mask requirements or contact tracing in any Kingdom of the SCA.

Exchequer: Members are asked to donate $2 per meeting, or $50 per year, to cover the cost of the meeting hall rental.

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

Baronial meetings: Set-up starts at 6:30 p.m. and the meeting starts at 7 p.m. We must vacate the building before 10 p.m. due to the new automatic door lock system.

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

DESSERT REVELS

Oct. 26: Halloween-themed Revel. Wear your best garb and accessorize with a mask, if you have one. Bring treats to share.

Bardic challenge: We want to hear your best spooky stories and songs. They can be period or period-ish, five minutes maximum for each performance. Keep subject matter PG. See our chatelaine Jaquelinne for details.

Cooks Challenge: Disguised Dishes

Bring a ‘disguised’ dish to the holiday: any dish parading as something it’s not. Bread bones, pies of black birds, hedgehogs of marzipan, sugar skulls- let your mind and your kitchen explore. See more details on the baronial Facebook page.

OFFICER ANNOUNCEMENTS

(Emails for all officers are listed on the officers page of the baronial website.)

Minster of Arts and Sciences: Check the baronial calendar on the website for details on upcoming classes.

Social media: Our social media officer Lord Hrafnkell Inn Raudi Eykelsson is looking for photos of events and activities that he can use on Cleftlands social media.

Senechal: The application for seneschal is on the Cleftlands website. The new person will take over Jan. 1. See our current senechal Lady Claricia to learn more.

GUILD ANNOUNCEMENTS

Makers Guild: A workshop day is being planned for October. See Lord Rayner 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.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Oct. 15: Crown Tournament, Wooster

Oct. 22: Brawl at Crooked Dragon, Oberlin

Oct. 23: Meet and Beet Budget Tourney, Warren

The officers are looking for possible event sites for future events. Talk to our seneschal Lady Claricia if you have ideas.

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

OLD BUSINESS

No more masks: Masks will no longer be required for any SCA activities in the Middle Kingdom. As of Dec. 1, there will be no mask requirements or contact tracing in any Kingdom of the SCA.

Exchequer: Members are asked to donate $2 per meeting, or $50 per year, to cover the cost of the meeting hall rental.

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

Baronial meetings: Set-up starts at 6:30 p.m. and the meeting starts at 7 p.m. We must vacate the building before 10 p.m. due to the new automatic door lock system.

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

DESSERT REVELS

Oct. 26: Halloween-themed Revel.

Wear your best garb and accessorize with a mask, if you have one. Bring treats to share.

Bardic challenge: We want to hear your best spooky stories and songs. They can be period or period-ish, five minutes maximum for each performance. Keep subject matter PG. See our chatelaine Jaquelinne for details.

Cooks Challenge: Disguised Dishes: Bring a ‘disguised’ dish to the holiday: any dish parading as something it’s not. Bread bones, pies of black birds, hedgehogs of marzipan, sugar skulls- let your mind and your kitchen explore. See more details on the baronial Facebook page.

OFFICER ANNOUNCEMENTS

(Emails for all officers are listed on the officers page of the baronial website.)

Minster of Arts and Sciences: Classes on SCA 101, working with gold leaf and equestrian activities in the SCA are coming up. Check the baronial calendar on the website for details.

Social media: Our social media officer Lord Hrafnkell Inn Raudi Eykelsson is looking for photos of events and activities that he can use on Cleftlands social media.

Senechal: The application for seneschal is on the Cleftlands website. The new person will take over Jan. 1. See our current senechal Lady Claricia to learn more.

GUILD ANNOUNCEMENTS

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

• Oct. 8: Red Dragon, London, Ohio
• Oct. 15: Crown Tournament, Wooster
• Oct. 22: Brawl at Crooked Dragon, Oberlin
• Oct. 23: Meet and Beat Budget Tourney, Warren
• See a full list of upcoming Midrealm events here: https://midrealm.org/events-calendar/

The officers are looking for possible event sites for future events. Talk to our seneschal Lady Claricia if you have ideas.

OLD BUSINESS

No more masks: Masks will no longer be required for any SCA activities in the Middle Kingdom. As of Dec. 1, there will be no mask requirements or contact tracing in any Kingdom of the SCA.

Exchequer: Members are asked to donate $2 per meeting, or $50 per year, to cover the cost of the meeting hall rental.

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

Baronial meetings: Set-up starts at 6:30 p.m. and the meeting starts at 7 p.m. We must vacate the building before 10 p.m. due to the new automatic door lock system.

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

BARONIAL COURT

A baronial court was held to give awards originally presented by Their Majesties Arch and Runa during Coronation.

• Baron Calum MacDhaibhidh: Order of the Evergreen
• THL Jolicia atte Northclyfe: Order of the Royal Vanguard

DESSERT REVELS

Oct. 26: Halloween-themed Revel. Wear your best garb and accessorize with a mask, if you have one. Bring treats to share.

• Bardic challenge: We want to hear your best spooky stories and songs. They can be period or period-ish, five minutes maximum for each performance. Keep subject matter PG. See our chatelaine Jaquelinne for details.
• Cooks Challenge: Disguised Dishes — Bring a ‘disguised’ dish to the holiday: any dish parading as something it’s not. Bread bones, pies of black birds, hedgehogs of marzipan, sugar skulls- let your mind and your kitchen explore. See more details on the baronial Facebook page.

OFFICER ANNOUNCEMENTS

(Emails for all officers are listed on the officers page of the baronial website.)

Minster of Arts and Sciences: A class on Roman jewelry will be held Oct. 5.

Noblesse Largesse Exchange: This is an adaptation of a Secret Santa exchange. The sign-up deadline has passed. Here is a link to more information:

https://www.facebook.com/events/1431625744011557/?ref=newsfeed

 Senechal: Our seneschal Lady Claricia is stepping down at the end of the year. Applications for the position open on Oct. 1, and the new person will take over Jan. 1. See Claricia if you want to know more about the job.

GUILD ANNOUNCEMENTS

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

Oct. 8: Red Dragon, London, Ohio

Oct. 15: Crown Tournament, Wooster

Oct. 22: Brawl at Crooked Dragon, Oberlin

Oct. 23: Meet and Beat Budget Tourney, Warren

The officers are looking for possible event sites for future events. Talk to our seneschal Lady Claricia if you have ideas.

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

OLD BUSINESS

No more masks: Masks will no longer be required for any SCA activities in the Middle Kingdom.

Exchequer: Members are asked to donate $2 per meeting, or $50 per year, to cover the cost of the meeting hall rental.

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

Baronial meetings: Set-up starts at 6:30 p.m. and the meeting starts at 7 p.m. We must vacate the building before 10 p.m. due to the new automatic door lock system.

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

IMPORTANT THINGS TO KNOW:

Noblesse Largesse Exchange: The deadline to sign up is Sept. 28. See below for details.

New Seneschal: Our seneschal Lady Claricia is stepping down at the end of the year. Applications for the position open on Oct. 1, and the new person will take over Jan. 1. See Claricia if you want to know more about the job.

DESSERT REVELS

 Sept. 28: Please bring treats to share.

Arts challenge: Please display a project, in process or complete, or equipment that’s outside your “specialty.” Show the full range of your interests. More information is on the Baronial Facebook page, or see our MOAS Mistress Angharad.

Oct. 26: Halloween-themed Revel. Wear your best garb and accessorize with a mask, if you have one. Bring treats to share.

Bardic challenge: We want to hear your best spooky stories and songs. They can be period or period-ish, five minutes maximum for each performance. Keep subject matter PG. See our chatelaine Jaquelinne for details.

Cooks Challenge: Disguised Dishes Bring a ‘disguised’ dish to the holiday: any dish parading as something it’s not. Bread bones, pies of black birds, hedgehogs of marzipan, sugar skulls- let your mind and your kitchen explore. See more details on the baronial Facebook page.

OFFICER ANNOUNCEMENTS

(Emails for all officers are listed on the officers page of the baronial website.)

Minster of Arts and Sciences: A class on Roman jewelry will be held Oct. 5.

The Noblesse Largesse Exchange is an adaptation of a Secret Santa exchange. Each participant is randomly matched to another, and receives their info. Then they make a gift for that person, and receive one from another. Sign up deadline is Sept. 28. Here is a link to more information:

https://www.facebook.com/events/1431625744011557/?ref=newsfeed

 GUILD ANNOUNCEMENTS

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

Oct. 8: Red Dragon, London, OH

Oct. 15: Crown Tournament, Wooster, OH

Oct. 22: Brawl at Crooked Dragon, Oberlin, OH

Oct. 23: Meet and Beat Budget Tourney, Warren, OH

The officers are looking for possible event sites for future events. Talk to our seneschal Lady Claricia if you have ideas.

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

OLD BUSINESS

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.

Exchequer: Members are asked to donate $2 per meeting, or $50 per year, to cover the cost of the meeting hall rental.

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

 Baronial meetings: Set-up starts at 6:30 p.m. and the meeting starts at 7 p.m. We must vacate the building before 10 p.m. due to the new automatic door lock system.

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

IMPORTANT THINGS TO KNOW:

Noblesse Largesse Exchange: The deadline to sign up for this gift exchange is Sept. 28. See below for details.

Baronial archery tournament postponed: Since an early sunset will prevent having the tournament on Sept. 28, it has been postponed until spring.

Site security: The electronic code that locks and unlocks the door is being changed and put on a timer. This means we cannot enter before our rental time, and everyone must be out of the building before 10 p.m. or they will be locked inside. The church has installed security cameras on both doors and the gym.

New Seneschal: Our seneschal Lady Claricia is stepping down at the end of the year. Applications for the position open on Oct. 1, and the new person will take over Jan. 1. See Claricia if you want to know more about the job.

DESSERT REVELS

 Sept. 28: Please bring treats to share.

Arts challenge: Please display a project, in process or complete, or equipment that’s outside your “specialty.” Show the full range of your interests. More information is on the Baronial Facebook page, or see our MOAS Mistress Angharad.

Oct. 26: Halloween-themed Revel. Wear your best garb and accessorize with a mask, if you have one. Bring treats to share.

Bardic challenge: We want to hear your best spooky stories and songs. They can be period or period-ish, five minutes maximum for each performance. Keep subject matter PG. See our chatelaine Jaquelinne for details.

Cooks Challenge: Disguised Dishes

Bring a ‘disguised’ dish to the holiday: any dish parading as something it’s not. Bread bones, pies of black birds, hedgehogs of marzipan, sugar skulls- let your mind and your kitchen explore. See more details on the baronial Facebook page.

OFFICER ANNOUNCEMENTS

(Emails for all officers are listed on the officers page of the baronial website.)

Minster of Arts and Sciences: The Noblesse Largesse Exchange is an adaptation of a Secret Santa exchange. Each participant is randomly matched to another, and receives their info. Then they make a gift for that person, and receive one from another. Sign up deadline is Sept. 28. Here is a link to more information:

https://www.facebook.com/events/1431625744011557/?ref=newsfeed

GUILD ANNOUNCEMENTS

Cooks Guild: Members will practice cooking over an open fire at 2 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 18, in Berea. The location is the same as Armorers Guild meetings. The host requires that participants be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 to attend. See Mistress Angharad 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.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Our officers are looking for possible event sites for future events. Talk to our seneschal Lady Claricia if you have ideas.

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

OLD BUSINESS

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.

Exchequer: Members are asked to donate $2 per meeting, or $50 per year, to cover the cost of the meeting hall rental.

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

Baronial meetings: Set-up starts at 6:30 p.m. and the meeting starts at 7 p.m. We must vacate the building before 10 p.m. due to the new automatic door lock system.

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

IMPORTANT THINGS TO KNOW:

Site security: The electronic code that locks and unlocks the door is being changed and will be on the a timer. This means we cannot enter before our rental time, and everyone must be out of the building before 10 p.m. or they will be locked inside. The church has installed security cameras on both doors and the gym.

New seneschal: Our seneschal Lady Claricia is stepping down at the end of the year. Applications for the position open on Oct. 1, and the new person will take over Jan. 1. See Claricia if you want to know more about the job.

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.

PENNSIC AWARDS

• Ulfr Forkbeard – Order of the Dragon’s Heart
• Runa Æikibrandskona – Order of the Dragon’s Barb
• EikBrandr Solgyafi – Order of the Dragon’s Heart
• Ragna stórráða Úlfsdóttir – Order of the Cavendish Knot
• Zuriel Nightshade – Order of the Red Company
• Jolicia atte Northclyfe – Order of the Evergreen
• Adele Kramer – Order of the Red Company
• Kirkpatrick of Nottinghamshire – Award of Arms
• Brangwayn Snowden – Order of the Pelican
• Oaken Armed Forces (of which Cleftlands is part) – Dragon’s Teeth
• Lady Gwenllian Tarianlas and the Serengeti Bucket Brigade/ Camp Three Bears were recognized for literally putting out fires.
• Antartcus and the Goat Clan: Augmentation of Arms for volunteering at Pennsic

• All Gentles who taught at Pennsic were presented with wooden medallions created by Sgt. Tariq and Lord Rayner and given by the Queen’s hand.

DESSERT REVELS

OFFICER ANNOUNCEMENTS

(Emails for all officers are listed on the officers page of the baronial website.)

Seneschal: Copies of the scroll awarded to the Yule Elves are available; see Lady Jaquelinne.

GUILD ANNOUNCEMENTS

Cooks Guild: Members will practice cooking over an open fire at 2 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 18, in Berea. The host requires that participants be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 to attend. See Mistress Angharad 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.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Regular Event will not be held this fall. Bids are being accepted for future Regular Events.

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

OLD BUSINESS

Exchequer: Members are asked to donate $2 per meeting, or $50 per year, to cover the cost of the meeting hall rental.

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

 Baronial meetings: 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. We must vacate the building before 10 p.m. due to the new automatic electronic door locking system.

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

IMPORTANT THINGS TO KNOW:

No more masks: Masks will no longer be required for any SCA activities in the Middle Kingdom. The ONLY Covid policy still in effect is the required posting of the Society disclaimer at all in-person events and in any digital invitations for those events (Facebook events, website, emails, social posts). If you test positive for COVID-19, please do not attend meetings or events. See our seneschal Clarissa if you have questions.

DESSERT REVELS

The Aug. 31 revel will be an ice cream social, with ice cream treats. Those who attended Pennsic are encouraged to bring class handouts to share. Armored combat and fencing will take place.

OFFICER ANNOUNCEMENTS

(Emails for all officers are listed on the officers page of the baronial website.)

GUILD ANNOUNCEMENTS

Equestrian Guild: Lady Rhea will attend the Aug. 31 meeting to discuss reviving the guild.

Armorers Guild: This guild meets most Thursdays in Berea. The host requires that participants be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 to attend. See Baron Calum for details.

UPCOMING EVENTS

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

OLD BUSINESS

Exchequer: We are asking for $2 per meeting, or $50 per year, to cover the cost of the meeting hall rental. The rent has increased over the years, and we had to pay for the entire month during the period when meetings were twice a month.

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

 Baronial meetings: Meetings will be held weekly for the foreseeable future. Bring lawn chairs if you choose to sit outdoors. Set-up starts at 6:30 p.m. and the meeting starts at 7 p.m.

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

PENNSIC ANNOUNCEMENTS: BARONIAL MUSTERS

Baronial pavilion set-up: Wed., Aug. 3, battlefield, time TBA. Please check social media channels for an announcement of the time, and spread the word. Bring hammers.

Opening Ceremonies: Saturday, Aug. 6, 10:30 a.m. The barony will meet at Midrealm Royal to march as a group to Opening Ceremonies on the battlefield.

Populace Archery and Thrown Weapons Muster and Cleftlands Group Photo: Sunday, Aug. 7, 1 p.m. Meet at the baronial tent on the battlefield. Participants will march to the castle on the battlefield for the photo; archery combatants will continue on to the archery field.

Populace Armored Combatants Muster: Monday, Aug. 8, 9 a.m. Meet at camp Three Bears, located at N-17 by the North Gate.

Populace Rapier Combatants Muster: Friday, Aug. 12, 1 p.m. Meet at camp Three Bears.

Baronial pavilion tear-down: Friday, Aug. 12, approx. 4 p.m. after the final battle.

PENNSIC ANNOUNCEMENTS: OTHER

Pennsic Break: Meetings are suspended until Aug. 24.

Midrealm court: Thursday, Aug. 11, at 8 p.m. in the Great Hall/Barn.

Help needed: Assistance is needed to move the baronial chairs and banners to Midrealm court. Meet at camp New Bridge, located at N-08, at 7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 11.

Nebble Hunt: The Nebble Hunt – in which Cleftlanders hide Nebbles in their camps and steal other people’s Nebbles – will happen this year at Pennsic. See Baroness Aurelia’s post on the Cleftlands Facebook page. The game begins Thursday, Aug. 4. The deadline to sign up is noon Wednesday, Aug. 3. Baroness Aurelia will deliver the Nebbles to participating camps.

 COVID-19 Policies: Attendees are expected to bring their own water and masks. You will need proof of vaccination or a current negative COVID-19 test. Please see the “COVID” section of the Pennsic website, on the main page, for details. Pennsic.org

War Points: War Points can be earned for doing service, as well as teaching and attending classes. Populace War Points are tallied and can help Midrealm prevail over the East Kingdom. See https://www.pennsicwar.org/WarPoints for details, or check the guidebook.

FOR THOSE NOT ATTENDING WAR

Meistara Thorhalla Carlsdottir Af Broberg and her household are hosting A&S Hangouts on July 27, Aug. 3, Aug. 10 and Aug. 17, 7-9 p.m. at Wildwood Park. Bring a project or just come to socialize. See her Facebook post for details.

DESSERT REVELS

Aug. 31: This will be an ice cream social. Everyone who attended Pennsic is encouraged to bring class handouts to share. Bring lawn chairs.

OFFICER ANNOUNCEMENTS

(Email addresses  for all officers are listed on the officers page of the baronial website.)

GUILD ANNOUNCEMENTS

Equestrian Guild: There will be a workshop at the Aug. 31 meeting to discuss re-activating the Cleftlands Equestrian Guild and SCA equestrian activities.

Armorers Guild: This guild meets most Thursdays in Berea. July 21 is the last meeting until after Pennsic. The host requires that participants be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 to attend. See Baron Calum for details.

UPCOMING EVENTS

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

OLD BUSINESS

Baronial property inventory deadline: Sunday, July 31, is the deadline to turn in paperwork pertaining to the baronial property inventory. Members holding baronial property must sign a contract, per the SCA Board of Directors. This does not include officer regalia or items stored at the meeting site. Please email the paperwork to our seneschal, Lady Claricia.

Exchequer: We are asking for $2 per meeting, or $50 per year, to cover the cost of the meeting hall rental. The rent has increased over the years, and we had to pay for the entire month during the period when meetings were twice a month.

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

COVID-19 and Baronial meetings: Meetings will be held weekly for the foreseeable future. We will move outside when the weather permits; bring lawn chairs. Set-up starts at 6:30 p.m. and the meeting starts at 7 p.m. Masks are required indoors for all Cleftlands meetings and Midrealm SCA activities.

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

IMPORTANT THINGS TO KNOW:

COVID-19 case: There was a positive case of COVID-19 at Push for Pennsic on July 9.

Baronial property inventory deadline: Sunday, July 31, is the deadline to turn in paperwork pertaining to the baronial property inventory. Members holding baronial property must sign a contract, per the SCA Board of Directors. This does not include officer regalia or items stored at the meeting site. Contact our seneschal, Lady Claricia.

Pennsic Break: July 20 is the last baronial meeting before Pennsic. Meetings resume on Aug. 24. See below for more Pennsic-related announcements.

DESSERT REVELS

There will be no dessert revel in July.

The Aug. 31 revel will be an ice cream social. Everyone who attended Pennsic is encouraged to bring class handouts to share. Bring lawn chairs.

THL Jolicia atte Northclyfe is organizing supplies of plates, napkins, serving and eating utensils, etc., that will be stored at the meeting site for the group’s use at dessert revels. Please contact her if you have items to donate.

OFFICER ANNOUNCEMENTS

(Emails for all officers are listed on the officers page of the baronial website.)

 Arts and sciences on July 20: Scroll cases will be finished; helpers are welcome. Dame Elizabeth will teach a class on Roman necklaces. See the baronial calendar on the website and MOAS Mistress Angharad Ferch Tangwystl for details.

Social media: Photos are needed for our Instagram feed. See social media officer Hrafnkell Inn Raudi Eykelsson.

PENNSIC ANNOUNCEMENTS

 Baronial tent: Helpers are needed to erect the baronial tent on the battlefield. Time/day/location are TBA.

Musters: Cleftlands armored, rapier and archery combatants will march as separate groups to their fields of combat. Time/day/ muster location are TBA.

Opening ceremonies: This event is 11 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 6, at Midrealm Royal encampment. Wear Cleftlands colors.

Baronial group photo: Time/day/place are TBA.

Elevation: The elevation of Brangwayn Snowden will take place during Midrealm court, 8 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 11.

COVID-19 policies: Attendees are expected to bring their own water (no more communal water coolers) and masks. If COVID rates go up, stricter rules will be put in place. Please see the “COVID” section of the Pennsic website, on the main page, for details. Pennsic.org

Nebble Hunt: The Nebble Hunt – in which Cleftlanders hide Nebbles in their camps and steal other people’s Nebbles – will happen this year at Pennsic. See Baron Pietro and Baroness Aurelia to sign up your camp and get the rules. Nebbles will be delivered to camps at the start of Pennsic. Whoever ends War with the most Nebbles wins bragging rights!

War Points: War Points can be earned for doing service, teaching and attending classes. Populace War Points are tallied and can help Midrealm prevail over the East Kingdom. Seehttps://www.pennsicwar.org/WarPoints for details.

GUILD ANNOUNCEMENTS

Makers Guild: Help is needed for a decals project at the July 20 meeting. See Lord Rayner for details.

Armorers Guild: This guild meets most Thursdays in Berea. The host requires that participants be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 to attend. See Baron Calum for details.

Archery Guild: Practice sessions are being held on some Sundays from 4-6 p.m. in Richmond Heights. Participants must be fully vaccinated. See Forester Cadfan for details.

UPCOMING EVENTS

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

OLD BUSINESS

Exchequer: We are asking for donations of $2 per meeting, or $50 per year, to cover the cost of the meeting hall rental. The rent has increased over the years, and we had to pay for the entire month during the period when meetings were twice a month.

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

Baronial meetings: Meetings will be held weekly for the foreseeable future. We will move outside when the weather permits; bring lawn chairs. Set-up starts at 6:30 p.m. and the meeting starts at 7 p.m. Masks are required indoors for all Cleftlands meetings and Midrealm SCA activities.

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

IMPORTANT THINGS TO KNOW

Baronial property inventory deadline: Sunday, July 31, is the deadline to turn in paperwork pertaining to the baronial property inventory. Members holding baronial property must sign a contract, per the SCA Board of Directors. This does not include officer regalia or items stored at the meeting site. Contact our seneschal, Lady Claricia.

Pennsic Break: The last baronial meeting before Pennsic will be July 20. We will resume meetings on Aug. 24. See below for more Pennsic-related announcements.

DESSERT REVELS

There will be no dessert revel in July.

The Aug. 31 revel will be an ice cream social. Everyone who attended Pennsic is encouraged to bring class handouts to share. Bring lawn chairs.

THL Jolicia atte Northclyfe is organizing supplies of plates, napkins, serving and eating utensils, etc., that will be stored at the meeting site for the group’s use at dessert revels. Please contact her if you have items to donate.

OFFICER ANNOUNCEMENTS

(Emails for all officers are listed on the officers page of the baronial website.)

PENNSIC ANNOUNCEMENTS

COVID-19 POLICIES: Attendees are expected to bring their own water (no more communal water coolers) and masks. If COVID rates go up, stricter rules will be put in place. Please see the “COVID” section of the Pennsic website, on the main page, for details. Pennsic.org

Nebble Hunt: The Nebble Hunt – in which Cleftlanders hide Nebbles in their camps and steal other people’s Nebbles – will happen this year at Pennsic. See Baron Pietro and Baroness Aurelia to sign up your camp and get the rules. Bragging rights are up for grabs!

War Points: War Points can be earned for doing service, as well as teaching and attending classes. Populace War Points are tallied and can help Midrealm prevail over the East Kingdom. See https://www.pennsicwar.org/WarPoints for details.

Awards: There is still time to recommend Cleftlands for awards to be given out at Midrealm court at Pennsic. See our Seneschal, Lady Claricia, for details on how to do that.

Pennsic 50 History Display: Mistress Elizabeth is in charge of the Pennsic 50 History Display, happening next year. See her to volunteer or for more information.

GUILD ANNOUNCEMENTS

Makers Guild: There will be a Cleftlands Makers Day from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, July 9 at the Makers’ Lab at Lorain County Community College. SCA-themed medallions and decals will be made. Vinyl will be available for purchase; bring a flash drive. See Lord Rayner for details.

Armorers Guild: This guild meets most Thursdays in Berea. The host requires that participants be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 to attend. See Baron Calum for details.

Archery Guild: Practice sessions are being held on some Sundays from 4-6 p.m. in Richmond Heights. Participants must be fully vaccinated. See Forester Cadfan for details.

UPCOMING  EVENTS

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

OLD BUSINESS

Exchequer: We ask members to donate $2 per meeting, or $50 per year, to cover the cost of the meeting hall rental. The rent has increased over the years, and we had to pay for the entire month during the period when meetings were twice a month.

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

 COVID-19 and Baronial meetings: Meetings will be held weekly for the foreseeable future. We will move outside when the weather permits; bring lawn chairs. Set-up starts at 6:30 p.m. and the meeting starts at 7 p.m. Masks are required indoors for all Cleftlands meetings and Midrealm SCA activities.

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

IMPORTANT THINGS TO KNOW:

Baronial court: Their Excellencies Pietro and Aurelia held their first court.  While speaking with the voice of the Crown, they presented the following kingdom awards:

     Alison Eychener: Dragon’s Treasure

     Tabitha del Val: Dragon’s Treasure

     Lord Tarmach ben Yehuda al-Khazari: Companion of the Order of the Willow

Scottish Games demo: It was a big success, with more than 35 Cleftlanders and other SCA members taking part. Thanks to the organizers and participants. The Scottish Games organizers have already asked us to return next year. Hoobah!

Pennsic Break: The last baronial meeting before Pennsic is July 20. We will resume meetings on Aug. 24.

Baronial property: Sunday, July 31, (during the first week of Pennsic) is the deadline for turning in paperwork for the baronial inventory of property. People holding baronial property must sign a contract, per the SCA Board of Directors. This does not include officer regalia or items stored at the meeting site. Contracts are due to our Seneschal, Lady Claricia.

UPCOMING DEMOS

None.

OFFICER ANNOUNCEMENTS

(Emails for all officers are listed on the officers page of the baronial website.)

Social Media: Photos are needed to freshen our baronial Instagram account. See the social media coordinator, Lord Hrafnkell Inn Raudi Eykelsson, if you have some to share.

Martial activities: Outside martial activities will be paused when the heat index is 103 degrees or above.

PENNSIC

Awards: There is still time to recommend Cleftlands for awards to be given out at Midrealm court at Pennsic. See our Seneschal, Lady Claricia, for details on how to do that.

Pennsic 50 History Display: Mistress Elizabeth is in charge of the Pennsic 50 History Display, happening next year. See her to volunteer or for more information.

Cleftlanders represented: Their Excellencies encourage all Cleftlands to display their baronial tabards and belt favors at Pennsic.

OFFICER  OPENINGS

Revel Coordinator: This person plans themes for the monthly revels. See Claricia if you are interested.

GUILD  ANNOUNCEMENTS

Armorers Guild: This guild meets most Thursdays in Berea. The host requires that participants be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 attend. See Baron Calum for details.

Archery Guild: Practice sessions are being held on some Sundays from 4-6 p.m. in Richmond Heights. Participants must be fully vaccinated. See Forester Cadfan for details.

A full list of Cleftlands guilds is on the baronial website.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Regular Event: If you know of a possible site where the event could be held, notify our seneschal, Lady Claricia. She is considering putting the event on the Kingdom calendar for Nov. 5. Bids are being accepted.

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

OLD BUSINESS

Exchequer: Each person is asked to donate $2 per meeting, or $50 per year, to cover the cost of the meeting hall rental. The rent has increased over the years, and we had to pay for the entire month during the period when meetings were twice a month.

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

 COVID-19 and Baronial meetings: Meetings will be held weekly for the foreseeable future. We will move outside when the weather permits; bring lawn chairs. Set-up starts at 6:30 p.m. and the meeting starts at 7 p.m. Masks are required indoors for all Cleftlands meetings and Midrealm SCA activities.

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

IMPORTANT THINGS TO KNOW:

Scottish Games this Saturday: Tickets should have arrived via email. Please print them out to bring with you, since internet reception at the fairgrounds is spotty.

Please plan to spend the bulk of your time at the Cleftlands display, although you are welcome to walk around the rest of the festival.

Mistress Elizabeth is collecting money or donations for hospitality items such as food and snacks. Contact her if you want to contribute.

See more details below.

Baronial Revel June 29: Annual Rummage Sale and Cook-Out. Bring SCA-related items to swap or sell. Bring a side dish to share – meats and the grill will be provided by Baron Crispin and Baroness Gianna. This will be held outside, weather permitting. If it is outside, bring tables (for eating and displaying rummage sale items) and chairs. NEW: If people wish to set up inside, the tables provided will be limited, so bring your own. See our Chatelaine, Lady Jaquelinne, if you have questions.

UPCOMING DEMOS

 Ohio Scottish Games, June 25, at the Cuyahoga County Fairgrounds. Armored combat and rapier fighters are needed. The barony’s location is in grass and shade. There will be access by car to our location until 7:30 a.m., then not again until the event ends at 10 p.m. Our area will be set up the night before; see Lord Carl if you can help. We will participate in a parade at noon; please bring banners. We will also do “something cool” during a Pipe and Drum Tattoo at 6 p.m. The baronial area will pack up after the tattoo. See the Scottish Games Demo Facebook event page for more details. See Demo Coordinator Lord Carl for information. Here is a link to a site map: https://www.ohioscottishgames.com/map

NOWM AWARDS CORRECTION

Duke Sir Laurelen Darksbane received a Royal Augmentation of Arms, a beacon enflamed, at NOWM. Last week’s minutes listed the award as a Kingdom Augmentation of Arms. Apologies to Duke Laurelen for the error.

OFFICER ANNOUNCEMENTS

(Emails for all officers are listed on the officers page of the baronial website.)

Exchequer: Since this is the second meeting after NOWM, no more receipts for expenses connected with the event will be accepted.

Social Media: Photos are needed to freshen our Instagram account. See the social media coordinator, Lord Hrafnkell Inn Raudi Eykelsson, if you have some to share.

Martial activities: Outside martial activities will be paused when the heat index is 103 degrees or above.

PENNSIC (pennsic.org)

Preregistration:  The preregistration deadline has passed.

Pennsic Break: The last baronial meeting before Pennsic will be July 20. We will resume meetings on Aug. 24.

Awards: There is still time to recommend Cleftlands for awards to be given out at Midrealm court at Pennsic. See our Seneschal, Lady Claricia, for details on how to do that.

Pennsic 50 History Display: Mistress Elizabeth is in charge of the Pennsic 50 History Display, happening next year. See her to volunteer or for more information.

Cleftlanders represented: Their Excellencies encourage all Cleftlands to display their baronial tabards and belt favors at Pennsic.

OFFICER OPENINGS

Demo Coordinator: Since Lord Carl is stepping down, the job will be handled by Chatelaine Lady Jacquelinne, until a new demo coordinator takes over. If you would like to help organize a demo, see her. The application can be found athttp://www.cleftlands.org/officer-application/

Revel Coordinator: This person plans themes for the monthly revels. See Claricia if you are interested.

GUILD ANNOUNCEMENTS

Armorers Guild: This guild will NOT meet on Thursday, June 23, in Berea. The host requires that participants be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 attend. See Baron Calum for details.

Archery Guild: Practice sessions are being held on some Sundays from 4-6 p.m. in Richmond Heights. Participants must be fully vaccinated. See Forester Cadfan for details.

A full list of Cleftlands guilds will be available on the website soon.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Regular Event: If you know of a possible site where the event could be held, notify our seneschal, Lady Claricia. She is considering putting the event on the Kingdom calendar for Nov. 5. Bids are being accepted.

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

OLD BUSINESS

Baronial property: An inventory of baronial property is underway. If you are holding baronial property, please contact our seneschal, Lady Claricia. People holding baronial property must sign a contract, per the SCA BOD. This does not include officer regalia or items stored at the meeting site. Contracts are due to Lady Claricia by July 31.

 Exchequer: We are asking for $2 per meeting, or $50 per year, to cover the cost of the meeting hall rental. The rent has increased over the years, and we had to pay for the entire month during the period when meetings were twice a month.

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

 COVID-19 and Baronial meetings: Meetings will be held weekly for the foreseeable future. We will move outside when the weather permits; bring lawn chairs. Set-up starts at 6:30 p.m. and the meeting starts at 7 p.m. Masks are required indoors for all Cleftlands meetings and Midrealm SCA activities.

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