A&S Activities: Week of 28-Feb

Tue, 1-Mar, 7:00 pm: Bardic Open Mic. 
Wed, 2-Mar, 7:00 pm: A&S Show and Tell. 
Thu, 3-Mar, 8 pm: Virtual Armourers.

A&S Activities: Week of 21-Feb

Mon, 21-Feb, 7 pm: Planting a Pollinator Garden.
Tue, 22-Feb, 7:30 pm: Virtual Needleworkers.
Wed, 23-Feb, 7:30 pm: In person Scribal Workshop at Baronial meeting
Thu, 24-Feb, 8 pm: Virtual Armourers.
Sun, 27-Feb, 4 pm: Gardener’s Roundtable.

A&S Activities: Week of 14-Feb

Tue, 15-Feb, 7 pm: Bardic Open Mic.
Thu, 17-Feb, 8 pm: Virtual Armourers,

A&S Activities: Week of 7-Feb

Mon, 7-Feb, 7 pm: Virtual Scribes.
Tue, 8-Feb, 7:30 pm: Virtual Needleworkers.
Thu, 10-Feb, 8 pm: Virtual Armourers. 
Sat, 12-Feb: 9 am to 8 pm: Virtual Winter RUM 
Sun, 13-Feb, 4 pm: Gardener’s Roundtable.

Polling for the Next Baronage of the Cleftlands

Hello again all,

Polling day is here! The poll to give your thoughts on the next Baronage of the Cleftlands is now live. Please go to this link to read the candidates’ letters of intent and, when you are ready, fill out the poll:

Baronial Polling

  • The poll will be open until 11:59 pm on February 23. No submissions can be accepted after that time, as all the responses will be sent to Their Majesties for review and Their final decision.
  • Only one submission from each person will be counted, and yes, they do check.
  • If you reside in the official area of the Cleftlands, which is Cuyahoga County, you would fill out the Resident poll.
  • If you live outside of that area, you would fill out the Non-Resident poll, even if you consider Cleftlands to be your home group.
  • All comments and polls are read – so if you do consider Cleftlands as your home group, please say so in your comments! That will weigh in when considering the feedback.
  • If you would like to fill the poll out on paper, you can request the PDF and I will send it to you so that you can print and mail at your leisure. We keep track of the requests to try to make sure all the paper ballots are received. Just make sure it is postmarked by the 23rd!
  • There will be sessions with the candidates to get to know them better. The first will be recorded and released asap after February 6, and the second will be a live discussion held via Zoom on February 16.
  • After the poll is complete, Their Majesties may review and make their decision at their leisure. The decision will be announced, and the new Coronet will be invested at our April 9 event.
  • This whole process is done in collaboration with a Kingdom officer, so everything has been overseen by them to make sure we are acting in accordance with rules and best practices. That will continue to be done throughout the rest of the process. In case you were wondering where all these rules and recommendations come from, there’s an officer for that! 😉

If you have any questions, let me know.

Thank you!

~Claricia
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Class: Intro to Heraldry

Wed, 2-Feb, 7 pm: Virtual Intro to Heraldry. A free-wheeling exploration of heraldry: choosing a name, designing arms, or participating as a herald. The session will be participant-led, so bring your questions to spark the conversation. (Dmitri Zhirov)

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89156497290?pwd=STNjeE5NVTRFQnBTNlJjRGRHYzZndz09

Class: Bidding the Bedes: Intro to Paternosters

Virtual Bidding the Bedes-Intro to Paternosters. In the 13th-16th centuries in western Europe, prayer beads were a ubiquitous accessory. This class discusses the history and development of the paternoster, as well as information on making your own replica. (Elizabethe Alles)

Meeting Schedule Update (February 2022)

Here is the latest and not-so-greatest news on in-person meetings. The officers met on Thursday evening  and the decision was that, while numbers are trending down, they are not DOWN yet. Seeing the examples set by other Kingdom events, we are going to keep in-person meetings on hold until at least February 23.
The officer team will meet again on February 9 to confirm if things are in a good place to go forward.
Please adjust your calendars to show that the next in-person meeting is currently planned for February 23.
I will work with the candidates for Baron/Baroness to set up round table sessions, but any such sessions will be virtual due to timing (the Baronial poll will end on February 23). Details TBD.
Please let me know if you have any questions.
Stay safe, stay warm!
Thanks to everyone,
Claricia de la Mere
seneschal@cleftlands.org

A&S Show’n’Tell

Wed, 19-Jan, 7:30 pm: Virtual A&S Show’n’Tell. Join us to share and discuss your projects, in progress or complete. You can email pictures you’d like to share to BaronessAngharad@gmail.com before the session to add them to a presentation, or, if you’re on camera, you can share whatever is in your hand at the time. There are no criteria or requirements: this is just a chance to share with other artisan’s what you are up to, to ask for support, feedback, advice, or just to geek out about this new thing!

Class: Reading the Room

Wed, 5-Jan, 7 pm: Virtual: Reading the Room for Bards, Teachers, Presenters. Building rapport quickly with a group is crucial to the effectiveness of your presentation. Knowing how to read the environment, use and interpret body language and manage expectations could spell the difference between communal magic and train wreck. (Juliane Bechaumpe)

A&S Activities in January 2022

A&S Activities: January 2022

Mon, 3-Jan, 7 pm: Virtual Scribe’s Gathering. https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82988129302?pwd=OWNleWFQYVFGMGFsYUpHMmlRNmFQQT09

Wed, 5-Jan, 7 pm: Virtual Reading the Room for Bards, Teachers, Presenters. Building rapport quickly with a group is crucial to the effectiveness of your presentation. Knowing how to read the environment, use and interpret body language and manage expectations could spell the difference between communal magic and train wreck. (Julianne Beaucham)
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89156497290?pwd=STNjeE5NVTRFQnBTNlJjRGRHYzZndz09

Tue, 11-Jan, 7:30 pm: Virtual Needleworkers. https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88261643621?pwd=UGx1TTdPcVdNNWtHZFhDZkxYR0d5Zz09

Wed, 12-Jan, 8 pm: Cleftlands Virtual Noblesse Largesse Gift Exchange, online. https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89827491345?pwd=UXJONkI4eEJIWlR3TTZrQ3pKZFpWZz09

Tue, 18-Jan, 7:00 pm: Virtual Bardic Open Mic: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89768898132?pwd=bnQ3Nm5GQit1VVZKTDhFMnhEck5nUT09

Wed, 19-Jan, 7:30 pm: Virtual A&S Show’n’Tell. https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89827491345?pwd=UXJONkI4eEJIWlR3TTZrQ3pKZFpWZz09

Tue, 25-Jan, 7:30 pm: Virtual Needleworkers. https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88261643621?pwd=UGx1TTdPcVdNNWtHZFhDZkxYR0d5Zz09

Wed, 5-Jan, 7 pm: Virtual Bidding the Bedes-Intro to Paternosters. In the 13th-16th centuries in western Europe, prayer beads were a ubiquitous accessory. This class discusses the history and development of the paternoster, as well as information on making your own replica. (Elizabeth Alles)
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89156497290?pwd=STNjeE5NVTRFQnBTNlJjRGRHYzZndz09

Wed, 2-Feb, 7 pm: Virtual Intro to Heraldry. A free-wheeling exploration of heraldry: choosing a name, designing arms, or participating as a herald. The session will be participant-led, so bring your questions to spark the conversation. (Dmitri Zhirov) https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89156497290?pwd=STNjeE5NVTRFQnBTNlJjRGRHYzZndz09

Not Necessarily a Cookie Exchange Results

Many thanks to all the participants in our first “Not Necessarily a Cookie” Exchange. I wasn’t sure what to expect and was thrilled when 20-odd people contributed “Not just cookies” to the exchange. Like any first-time performance, there were some rough patches (My apologies to Elizabethe, Milesent and Edward), but they should smooth out if we get to do this again.  See the attached document for participants, and entries.

2021 Not Necessarily a Cookie Exchange

Meeting Minutes: 1-Dec-56

Baron and Baroness, Crispin and Gianna

  • Crispin and Gianna, Baron and Baroness of Cleftlands,have chosen to step down as your Baron and Baroness as outlined by Middle Kingdom Law and have begun the preparation for baronial polling for the sixth person(s) who shall represent the Cleftlands in this role.
    • Our baronial seneschal will begin accepting Letters of Intent on January 1st until no later than January 31st. On February 2nd, polling will begin and will be completed no later than February 23rd. Once polling ends, the compiled information will be sent to Their Royal Majesties for consideration, as it is their Right and Privilege to name our successors. We hope to have word no later than mid-April once the Crown makes Their decision and an investiture date is selected.
    • Although throughout this missive we have spoken of successors, however many combinations are acceptable by Middle Kingdom Law; Baron and Baroness, two Barons, two Baronesses, or a single Baron or Baroness are but some examples.
    • Over the course of December, we will be available publicly or privately to talk to any who may be interested in the duties and responsibilities of this role. Please reach out to us via email with any questions or scheduling. [ ba…@cleftlands.org | baro…@cleftlands.org ]Missive: http://www.cleftlands.org/2021/cleftlands-baronial-transition/Transition News: http://www.cleftlands.org/category/transition/
  • Submit awards recommendations through the kingdom service portal: https://services.midrealm.org/
  • Submit baronial awards recommendations by emailing Their Excellencies (baron@cleftlands.org, and baroness@cleftlands.org), or filling out the form on the baronial website here: http://www.cleftlands.org/award-recommendation/

Seneschal, Claricia

 

  • Masks are now required for all SCA activities that are held indoors, including combat. You must wear a mask if you go indoors at any point. Other current restrictions are: no shared food or drink, attendance must be taken at all SCA activities, pre-registrations are required for all weekend SCA events, and if you are hosting or posting invitations for any SCA activity you must include the Society disclaimer. Please contact Lady Claricia for additional information or with questions – seneschal@cleftlands.org
  • Baronial meetings will be held every other week until further notice.  The next meetings are Dec. 15 (Yule Revel) and Dec. 29.
  • Meetings still require attendance being taken. Please save time and sign up for the upcoming Baronial meeting here:  https://forms.gle/qyj926Tk53MNEqc46
  • Anyone who tests positive for COVID-19 is asked to alert the seneschal. The name of the person will be given to the Middle Kingdom and the county board of health, according to kingdom procedures. Names of COVID-19-positive gentles will not be publicly announced.
  • Updates on SCA and kingdom restrictions, and baronial updates, will be distributed via the Cleftlist email list and the baronial Facebook page.
  • In an effort to keep business meetings short, and to reduce the number of announcements, gentles who have announcements are asked to send them prior to the meeting to Chronicler THL Jolicia atte Northclyfe at chronicler@cleftlands.org.

Guilds and Guild Adjacent Activities

Some guilds are hosting virtual online activities; please contact the person in charge for details or see the Cleftlands Facebook group for more information. Guilds are permitted to meet in small groups, according to the guidelines that are available on the Cleftlands website, along with forms needed to do an official guild meeting. Guilds are the special interest groups of the SCA: people working together to focus on a particular activity. Everyone is welcome to attend these meetings.

When hosted at a private location, the owners may have additional requirements and restrictions for attendance. Please check with them for details.

As always, please use the new online A&S Activities Tracker on the Midrealm Services Portal to note what you’ve been up to.

  • Armorers Guild: Contact Sir Calum via email.
  • Archery Guild: There will be no archery practice in December. If there is a warm weekend forecast this winter, archery practice will be held. Contact Lady Gwyneth on Facebook.

Cleftlands Archery Practice (weather permitting)

When: Sundays, 12pm – 2pm. Weather dependent.

Where: 411 Douglas Blvd, Richmond Heights OH

Sign up: https://forms.gle/9PhemdAZQWCFREUR9

We are happy to host archery practice once more. All SCA/Midrealm guidelines will be followed. Please bring your own refreshments / water.  The property owners will be requiring proof of vaccination. The owners will check for  completed vaccination cards. This is not a reflection of SCA policy but the requirements of t. the property owners.  If you require loaner equipment please pm Lady Gwyneth Cole.

https://www.sca.org/…/uploads/2021/05/052021EventSign.pdf

  • Leatherworks Guild:  On hiatus. Contact Master Oliver via email or on Facebook.
  • Anti-Social Guild: On hiatus. Contact Baron Stephan Von Lübeck via email or on Facebook.
  • Needleworkers Guild:  Contact Lady Miriana via email.
  • Dance Guild — Contact Baroness Angharad via email.
  • Cooks Guild:  Contact Baroness Angharad via email.
  • Scribes Guild. Contact Master Milesent via email.
  •  Unofficial Potters’ Guild: Contact Mistress Aurelia via the Facebook group.
  • Northern Oaken Recorder Ensemble: Contact THL Jolicia atte Northclyfe via email.
  • Makers Guild is starting up again, using the Lorain County Community College Makers Lab. Contact Lord Rayner via email.

Officers

  • Demo coordinator, Karl
  • Pursuivant, Njall
    • Enter your name and information on the services portal, and mark Cleftlands as your home group. Being on the services portal makes it easy to submit your friends for awards and find other SCAdians. See Njall for details (herald@cleftlands.org).
  • Rapier Marshall, Lupa
  • Armored Combat Marshall, Constanza
  • Archery Marshal, Cadfan
  • Chronicler, Jolicia
  • A&S Minister, Angharad
    • The Noblesse Largesse gift exchange will be Dec. 29.
    • If you would like to teach a class, or have a topic you’d like to learn, let her know (moas@cleftlands.org).
  • Exchequer, Robert
  • Chatelaine, Jaquelinne
  • Iron Key, Tryggr
    • Some Iron Key items have been discarded. See Lord Tryggr Gillason (ironkey@cleftlands.org) if you have items to donate.
  • .Youth Minister, Rojhon
    • Donations of craft supplies are needed. Yarn, beads, games, garb and more will be accepted.

 

Other Announcements

  • Reminder! If you’re looking for information, news, and updates, past issues of the Internebbles newsletter are posted for your convenience. All in one place, and always available to answer your questions. Go here to see all posted issues: http://wiki.cleftlands.org/Publications
  • If anyone has ideas for articles for the newsletter, or a nomination for an interviewee for 5 Questions for a Cleftlander, please contact Claricia at clariciadlm@gmail.com

 

Events

  • Dec. 15 is our  Yule Revel. See THL Jolicia to volunteer to help.
    • Put on your fanciest garb and get ready for a fun evening of socializing and more! Here’s what is planned:
    • Deck a Tree: Bring a handmade (or looks handmade) ornament(s) for the Yule tree.
    • Craft Corner: Adults and kids can make a craft.
    • ‘Not Necessarily Cookie’ Exchange: Like a cookie exchange, you would bring one or more entries, equivalent in effort and/or expense to a dozen cookies. For every entry you bring, you can take one entry home. So, if you bring a dozen felt sewing kits, you could take home a dozen items from other people.  Items should arrive by 7 pm; start choosing what you’ll like to take home at 8 pm.
    • European dancing – Baroness Angharad will teach period dances. No experience necessary!
    • Tabletop Decoration – Decorate a tabletop on the theme, “Winter Night Lights.” Please bring a table from home if you can.

(In observance of SCA rules, please do not bring food to share.)

Disclaimer: Although the SCA complies with all applicable laws to try to ensure the health and safety of our event participants, we cannot eliminate the risk of exposure to infectious diseases during in-person events. By participating in the in-person events of the SCA, you acknowledge and accept the potential risks. You agree to take any additional steps to protect your own health and safety and those under your control as you believe to be necessary.

  • Standard Bearers will be held in January or February. Bids are being accepted; see a former event steward or Claricia (seneschal@cleftlands.org) for information.
  • See the Midrealm calendar for more upcoming events across the kingdom.

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

 

Cleftlands Baronial Transition & Polling

Greetings Cleftlanders!
Hopefully you have seen the announcement from Their Excellencies that the Barony is beginning the process to help select new person/s to fill the role of Baron and/or Baroness. It is with deep gratitude that I thank Baron Crispin and Baroness Gianna for their service these past 4.5 years. Huzzah!
I’ll be doing the administrative side of this process, and coming at you with even more exciting updates each step of the way.

There’s a lot of information, so please check out this week’s Internebbles newsletter (sent out via email, posted to the website, and on Facebook) for a complete rundown of the process, FAQs, as well as some words from those who held the position previously about what to expect and what qualifications might be good to have in an applicant.

In the meantime, here is a more detailed look:

  • December 1 – Announcement made and the process begins! If you’re interested in applying, this is the time to learn more about what it means to be a Baron/ess.
  • January 1-31 – Anyone who is interested in being included as a candidate for Baron/ess sends the required information to the Baronial Seneschal. That’s me! (seneschal@cleftlands.org). I will review and just make sure all the required documentation is included. Anyone can put their name in for consideration as long as they are a current SCA member and allowed to participate in the SCA and Cleftlands. More details to come!
  • February 2-23 – The applicants are announced and an online poll will be available to vote for your choice and include feedback. The poll will be on the Baronial website, with two options: option 1 for “resident” (those who live within Cuyahoga County) and option 2 for “non-resident” (those who live outside Cuyahoga County). If you live outside Cuyahoga but consider Cleftlands your home, you can note that in your comments on the “non-resident” ballot. All comments are read and considered, so it does matter! It is possible to fill out a paper poll, but paper polls are only available by request – they will not be sent out. If you prefer paper, please make sure to request and send it in plenty of time to be considered.
  • February 24-? The results are collated by the Kingdom Deputy for Transitions and sent to Their Majesties to review and make Their final choice. Again, all notes are included for Them to read, so your comments do matter!

After the announcement of the choice, an investiture date and event will be chosen at a time and place that is convenient for the outgoing Baron and Baroness, the incoming Baron/ess, and Their Majesties.

I will be providing more information as we go, so please keep an eye out for the newsletter as the next step. And send me any questions you might have!

Best regards,

Claricia de la Mere
seneschal@cleftlands.org

Cleftlands Baronial Transition

Greetings unto the populace and friends of the Barony of Cleftlands.

To paraphrase the words of a much beloved author of ours, the wheel of time turns, and ages come and pass, leaving memories. Although it seems like yesterday that we stepped into this role representing the Cleftlands, it was some four and a half years ago and the time for transition approaches. We have chosen to step down as your Baron and Baroness as outlined by Middle Kingdom Law and have begun the preparation for baronial polling for the sixth person(s) who shall represent the Cleftlands in this role.

The time frame for the upcoming baronial polling:

Our baronial seneschal will begin accepting Letters of Intent on January 1st until no later than January 31st. On February 2nd, polling will begin and will be completed no later than February 23rd. Once polling ends, the compiled information will be sent to Their Royal Majesties for consideration, as it is their Right and Privilege to name our successors. We hope to have word no later than mid-April once the Crown makes Their decision and an investiture date is selected.

Although throughout this missive we have spoken of successors, however many combinations are acceptable by Middle Kingdom Law; Baron and Baroness, two Barons, two Baronesses, or a single Baron or Baroness are but some examples.

Over the course of December, we will be available publicly or privately to talk to any who may be interested in the duties and responsibilities of this role. Please reach out to us via email with any questions or scheduling. [ baron@cleftlands.org | baroness@cleftlands.org ]

We thank you all for allowing us the privilege to serve the Barony and we look forward to working with our successors.

Crispin and Gianna
Baron and Baroness of Cleftlands

Upcoming A&S Activities: 15-Nov

Wed, 17-Nov, 7:00 pm: SCA 101 taught by Jolicia, at Baronial Mtg
Thu, 18-Nov, 7 pm: Armourer’s Guild

Thu, 25-Nov: Thanksgiving. (A&S Activity for many Cooks!)

Wed, 1-Dec, 7;00 pm: Wire-Wrapped Rings, taught by Jolicia, at Baronial Mtg
Thu, 2-Dec, 7 pm: Armourer’s Guild

Mon, 6-Dec, 7 pm: Virtual Scribe’s Symposium led by Aiden
Thu, 9-Dec, 7 pm: Armourer’s Guild

Tue, 14-Dec, 7:30 pm: Virtual Needleworker’s Mtg
Wed, 15-Dec, 6:30 pm: Yule Revel with Dancing!
Wed, 15-Dec, 7:00 pm: Not-Necessarily-a-Cookie Exchange
Thu, 16-Dec, 7 pm: Armourer’s Guild

Wed, 29-Dec, 8 pm: Noblesse Largesse Gift Exchange

Meeting Minutes: 3-Nov-56

Baron and Baroness, Crispin and Gianna

  • The barony hosted Regular Event on Oct. 23. Lord Tryggr Gillason received the Award of  St. Alfred for service to Iron Key, and Lord Robert atte Northclyfe received the Azure Chalice for long-time service. Both are baronial awards.
  • Virtual Bardic Madness is Saturday, Nov. 6. Check the Midrealm calendar for more details.
  • The Toledo Museum of Art is offering an expert demonstration of medieval fighting techniques presented by the Toledo Historical Swordsmanship Society on Saturday, Nov. 6, 2-3 p.m. The group is a Historical European Martial Arts (HEMA) affiliated group based in northwest Ohio.
  • Royal University of the Midrealm is Saturday, Nov. 13, in New Haven, Mich.
  • Lady Porcia Vera passed away earlier this week. More information will be posted on the baronial Facebook page.
  • Submit awards recommendations through the kingdom service portal: https://services.midrealm.org/
  • Submit baronial awards recommendations by emailing Their Excellencies (baron@cleftlands.org, and baroness@cleftlands.org), or filling out the form on the baronial website here: http://www.cleftlands.org/award-recommendation/

Seneschal, Claricia

  • Baronial meetings will be held every other week until further notice.  The next meetings are Nov. 17 and Dec. 1.
  • Meetings still require attendance being taken. Please save time and sign up for the upcoming Baronial meeting here:  https://forms.gle/qyj926Tk53MNEqc46
  • Anyone who tests positive for COVID-19 is asked to alert the seneschal. The name of the person will be given to the Middle Kingdom and the county board of health, according to kingdom procedures. Names of COVID-19-positive gentles will not be publicly announced.
  • Updates on SCA and kingdom restrictions, and baronial updates, will be distributed via the Cleftlist email list and the baronial Facebook page.
  • In an effort to keep business meetings short, and to reduce the number of announcements, gentles who have announcements are asked to send them prior to the meeting to Chronicler THL Jolicia atte Northclyfe at chronicler@cleftlands.org.

Guilds and Guild Adjacent Activities

Some guilds are hosting virtual online activities; please contact the person in charge for details or see the Cleftlands Facebook group for more information. Guilds are permitted to meet in small groups, according to the guidelines that are available on the Cleftlands website, along with forms needed to do an official guild meeting. Guilds are the special interest groups of the SCA: people working together to focus on a particular activity. Everyone is welcome to attend these meetings.

When hosted at a private location, the owners may have additional requirements and restrictions for attendance. Please check with them for details.

As always, please use the new online A&S Activities Tracker on the Midrealm Services Portal to note what you’ve been up to.

  • Armorers Guild: Contact Sir Calum via email.
  • Archery Guild: Contact Lady Gwyneth on Facebook.

Cleftlands Archery Practice!!

When: Sundays, 12pm – 2pm. Weather dependent. (Note: there will be no archery practice on Sunday, Oct. 24. )

Where: 411 Douglas Blvd, Richmond Heights OH

Sign up: https://forms.gle/9PhemdAZQWCFREUR9

We are happy to host archery practice once more. All SCA/Midrealm guidelines will be followed. Please bring your own refreshments / water.  The property owners will be requiring proof of vaccination. The owners will check for  completed vaccination cards. This is not a reflection of SCA policy but the requirements of t. the property owners.  If you require loaner equipment please pm Lady Gwyneth Cole.

https://www.sca.org/…/uploads/2021/05/052021EventSign.pdf

  • Leatherworks Guild:  On hiatus until fall. Contact Master Oliver via email or on Facebook.
  • Anti-Social Guild: On hiatus until November. Contact Baron Stephan Von Lübeck via email or on Facebook.
  • Needleworkers Guild:  Contact Lady Miriana via email.
  • Dance Guild — Contact Baroness Angharad via email.
  • Cooks Guild:  Contact Baroness Angharad via email.
  • Scribes Guild. Contact Master Milesent via email.
  •  Unofficial Potters’ Guild: Contact Mistress Aurelia via the Facebook group.
  • Northern Oaken Recorder Ensemble: Contact THL Jolicia atte Northclyfe via email.
  • Makers Guild is starting up again, using the Lorain County Community College Makers Lab. Contact Lord Rayner via email.

Officers

  • Demo coordinator, Karl
  • Pursuivant, Njall
    • Enter your name and information on the services portal, and mark Cleftlands as your home group. Being on the services portal makes it easy to submit your friends for awards and find other SCAdians. See Njall for details (herald@cleftlands.org).
  • Rapier Marshall, Lupa
  • Armored Combat Marshall, Constanza
  • Archery Marshal, Cadfan
  • Chronicler, Jolicia
  • A&S Minister, Angharad
    • The Noblesse Largesse gift exchange will be Dec. 29.
    • Class: SCA 101, 7 p.m. Nov. 17. Instructor: THL Jolicia. This class answers many questions that newcomers to the SCA usually ask. No-fee handout
    • Class: Wire-wrapped Rings, 7 p.m. Dec. 1: Instructor THL Jolicia. Learn a quick and easy way to make wire-wrapped rings suitable for giving as tokens. $2 fee for materials and handout.
    • If you would like to teach a class, or have a topic you’d like to learn, let her know (moas@cleftlands.org).
  • Exchequer, Robert
  • Chatelaine, Jaquelinne
  • Iron Key, Tryggr
    • Some Iron Key items have been discarded. See Lord Tryggr Gillason (ironkey@cleftlands.org) if you have items to donate.
  • .Youth Minister, Rojhon
    • Donations of craft supplies are needed. Yarn, beads, games, garb and more will be accepted.

 

Other Announcements

  • Reminder! If you’re looking for information, news, and updates, past issues of the Internebbles newsletter are posted for your convenience. All in one place, and always available to answer your questions. Go here to see all posted issues: http://wiki.cleftlands.org/Publications
  • If anyone has ideas for articles for the newsletter, or a nomination for an interviewee for 5 Questions for a Cleftlander, please contact Claricia at clariciadlm@gmail.com

 

Events

  • Dec. 15 is our  Yule Revel. See THL Jolicia to volunteer to help. The evening will include a “Not a Cookie” exchange. Bring a thing, get a thing. Food is allowed so long as it is packaged and not eaten at site.
  • Standard Bearers will be held in January or February. Bids are being accepted; see a former event steward or Claricia (seneschal@cleftlands.org) for information.
  • See the Midrealm calendar for more upcoming events across the kingdom.

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

 

A&S Activities: Week of 25-Oct

Tue, 26-Oct, 7:30 pm Virtual Needleworker’s Guild: Join Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88261643621?pwd=UGx1TTdPcVdNNWtHZFhDZkxYR0d5Zz09
Wed, 27-Oct, 7 pm: Artisan’s Show-and-Tell:  Join Zoom meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89827491345?pwd=UXJONkI4eEJIWlR3TTZrQ3pKZFpWZz09
Thu, 28-Oct, 6 pm: Armourer’s Guild Again: In person at Ealdred and Clariel’s garage. Contact calum@wowway.com with questions.

Further details are available on the Cleftlands calendar on our website, and our group’s FB page.

Meeting Minutes: 20-Oct-56

Baron and Baroness, Crispin and Gianna

Seneschal, Claricia

  • Baronial meetings will be held every other week until further notice.  The next meetings are Nov. 3 and Nov. 17.
  • Meetings still require attendance being taken. Please save time and sign up for the upcoming Baronial meeting here:  https://forms.gle/qyj926Tk53MNEqc46
  • Anyone who tests positive for COVID-19 is asked to alert the seneschal. The name of the person will be given to the Middle Kingdom and the county board of health, according to kingdom procedures. Names of COVID-19-positive gentles will not be publicly announced.
  • Updates on SCA and kingdom restrictions, and baronial updates, will be distributed via the Cleftlist email list and the baronial Facebook page.
  • In an effort to keep business meetings short, and to reduce the number of announcements, gentles who have announcements are asked to send them prior to the meeting to Chronicler THL Jolicia atte Northclyfe at chronicler@cleftlands.org.
  • Upcoming events of note include Regular Event on October 23. Pre-registration closes at 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 22. Make sure you pre-register; it is required to attend weekend events (including Staff and Royalty).

 

Guilds and Guild Adjacent Activities

Some guilds are hosting virtual online activities; please contact the person in charge for details or see the Cleftlands Facebook group for more information. Guilds are permitted to meet in small groups, according to the guidelines that are available on the Cleftlands website, along with forms needed to do an official guild meeting. Guilds are the special interest groups of the SCA: people working together to focus on a particular activity. Everyone is welcome to attend these meetings.

When hosted at a private location, the owners may have additional requirements and restrictions for attendance. Please check with them for details.

As always, please use the new online A&S Activities Tracker on the Midrealm Services Portal to note what you’ve been up to.

  • Armorers Guild: Contact Sir Calum via email.
  • Archery Guild: Contact Lady Gwyneth on Facebook.

Cleftlands Archery Practice!!

When: Sundays, 12pm – 2pm. Weather dependent. (Note: there will be no archery practice on Sunday, Oct. 24. )

Where: 411 Douglas Blvd, Richmond Heights OH

Sign up: https://forms.gle/9PhemdAZQWCFREUR9

We are happy to host archery practice once more. All SCA/Midrealm guidelines will be followed. Please bring your own refreshments / water.  The property owners will be requiring proof of vaccination. The owners will check for  completed vaccination cards. This is not a reflection of SCA policy but the requirements of t. the property owners.  If you require loaner equipment please pm Lady Gwyneth Cole.

https://www.sca.org/…/uploads/2021/05/052021EventSign.pdf

  • Leatherworks Guild:  On hiatus until fall. Contact Master Oliver via email or on Facebook.
  • Anti-Social Guild: On hiatus until November. Contact Baron Stephan Von Lübeck via email or on Facebook.
  • Needleworkers Guild:  Contact Lady Miriana via email.
  • Dance Guild — Contact Baroness Angharad via email.
  • Cooks Guild:  Contact Baroness Angharad via email.
  • Scribes Guild. Contact Master Milesent via email.
  •  Unofficial Potters’ Guild: Contact Mistress Aurelia via the Facebook group.
  • Northern Oaken Recorder Ensemble: Contact THL Jolicia atte Northclyfe via email.
  • Makers Guild is starting up again, using the Lorain County Community College Makers Lab. Contact Lord Rayner via email.

Officers

  • Demo coordinator, Karl
  • Pursuivant, Njall
    • Enter your name and information on the services portal, and mark Cleftlands as your home group. Being on the services portal makes it easy to submit your friends for awards and find other SCAdians. See Njall for details (herald@cleftlands.org).
  • Rapier Marshall, Lupa
  • Armored Combat Marshall, Constanza
  • Archery Marshal, Cadfan
  • Chronicler, Jolicia
  • A&S Minister, Angharad
    • The Noblesse Largesse gift exchange will be Dec. 29.
    • No classes are scheduled.
    • If you would like to teach a class, or have a topic you’d like to learn, let her know (moas@cleftlands.org).
  • Exchequer, Robert
  • Chatelaine, Jaquelinne
  • Iron Key, Tryggr
    • Some Iron Key items have been discarded. See Lord Tryggr Gillason (ironkey@cleftlands.org) if you have items to donate.
  • .Youth Minister, Rojhon
    • Donations of craft supplies are needed. Yarn, beads, games, garb and more will be accepted.

 

Other Announcements

  • Reminder! If you’re looking for information, news, and updates, past issues of the Internebbles newsletter are posted for your convenience. All in one place, and always available to answer your questions. Go here to see all posted issues: http://wiki.cleftlands.org/Publications
  • If anyone has ideas for articles for the newsletter, or a nomination for an interviewee for 5 Questions for a Cleftlander, please contact Claricia at clariciadlm@gmail.com

Events

  • Regular Event will be held Oct. 23 in Broadview Heights.  Pre-registration is now open, via the event Facebook page or the event website. No registration will be taken at the event. Lady Jaqueline le Delcier is co-event steward. Set-up starts at 6 p.m. Friday, Oct. 22; help is needed. The event site opens at 9 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 23.
  • Standard Bearers will be held in January or February. Bids are being accepted; see a former event steward or Claricia (seneschal@cleftlands.org) for information.
  • See the Midrealm calendar for more upcoming events across the kingdom.

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

 

Congratulations Prince Arch and Princess Runa!

On Saturday, October 16th in the Barony of Sternfeld their Royal Majesties King Ullr and Queen AnneLyse hosted the 103nd Crown Tournament at the Middle Kingdom. Once the skies cleared and the blows were counted, the Midrealm rejoiced in the knowledge that the heirs to the throne had been revealed. We are pleased to welcome Prince Arch Teryx and Princess Runa Kirri. Congratulations to Their Royal Highnesses!