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!

A&S Activities: Week of 18-Oct

Wed, 20-Oct, 7:30 pm: Bannocks or Bust: In person class at meeting site.

Thu, 21-Oct: Last week of No Armourer’s Guild

Sat, 23-Oct: Regular Event: Classes, A&S Display

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

A&S Activities: Week of 11-Oct

Tue, 12-Oct, 7:30 pm: Virtual Needleworkers: Join Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88261643621?pwd=UGx1TTdPcVdNNWtHZFhDZkxYR0d5Zz09

Wed, 13-Oct, 6:30: Three SCA-Guided Tours at CMA (tours start at 6:30, please try to arrive by 6 pm)
11150 East Blvd, Cleveland, OH. Meet in the center of the Atrium.

Thu, 14-Oct: No Armorer’s Guild.

Sat, 16-Oct: Crown Tourney: evening Bardic activities.

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

Meeting Minutes: 15-Sep-56

Baron and Baroness, Crispin and Gianna

  • The first Midrealm Schutzenfest since 2019 occurred Sept. 11  at the 5th Fletchings: The Return Flight archery event. The three winners were Forester Edward Brackenburye in the open hand bow division, Forester Woody in the crossbow division, and Forester Gladius The Alchemist in the SCA period hand bow division.
  • 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.  There is no meeting on Sept. 29. The next meeting is Oct. 6.
  • Meetings still require attendance being taken. Please save time and sign up for the Oct. 6  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.
  • We had a survey up to gather input from everyone as to how we should continue meeting structure through the end of the year. That survey closed on September 1, and results have been announced. There were 64 responses.  About 75% asked that meetings be held every other week until the end of the year. Thanks to all who participated!
  • Upcoming events of note include, Harvest Days on September 18, Coronation on September 25, Red Dragon on October 2, Crown Tournament on October 16, and our very own Regular Event on October 23. 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: Every Monday, 6pm. 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.

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 for the next three months. 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.

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
    • There will be a Tournament of Arts at Harvest Days on Sept. 18. The online registration deadline has passed.
    • Sept. 15 was the last night to sign up for the Noblesse Largesse gift exchange.
    • Please share with the rest of the Barony your latest projects and passions in a Baronial A&S Display Virtual, at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 29. You can either email me pictures or write ups by Sept 25 to include in a presentation I will share with the Barony, or you can present ‘a la minute” using your own camera. Please come and explain what you’re doing to the rest of us, or just come to listen and see what others are doing.
      Open Zoom session from 7:00 to 8:00 on Wed, 9-Sept. No camera required if you want to send pictures early.
    • Class: Beyond the Sonnet: Medieval and Early Modern Poetry Forms
      We’ll go over different European poetry forms from our time period with tips and tricks to help you compose your own. Instructor: THL Llywelyn Glyndyverdwy.  This Zoom class will be held at 7 p.m. Sept. 22.
    • Class:  Danse Macabre,Wed, October 6, 7:30pm – 8:30pm. Description: Ghost dance and dancing with the dead. Instructor: Lord Rojhan.  Location: Main hall
    • Cleveland Art Museum Outing Wed, October 13, 6:30pm – 9:00pm, The Cleveland Museum of Art, 11150 East Blvd, Cleveland, OH 44106, USA (map) Description: Join us at the Art Museum for one of three focused tours: Armour! led by Syr Calum Bedes and Paternosters led by Dame Elizabethe Illumination led by Master Aiden On Wed, CMA is open until 9 pm.
    • Class: Bannock or bustWed, October 20, 7:30pm – 8:30pm. Description: How colonization affected indigenous diets. Instructor: Lord Rojhan
    • 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

  • The Baronial swap meet/rummage sale is Oct. 6. we are hoping to hold it outside. Due to the lack of tables, please consider consolidating with a friend, having your stash in the boot of your car, or bringing your own table. At this time no shared food or drink are allowed, but bring items to sell and trade.
  • 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; see her with questions or to volunteer.
  • 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.

 

Meeting Minutes: 1-Sep-56

Baron and Baroness, Crispin and Gianna

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 Sept. 15 and Oct. 6.  There is no meeting on Sept. 29.
  • Please sign up for the Sept. 15 Baronial meeting here:  https://forms.gle/qyj926Tk53MNEqc46
  • 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.
  • We had a survey up to gather input from everyone as to how we should continue meeting structure through the end of the year. That survey closed on September 1, and after the officers have a chance to review, the results will be announced with the newsletter this weekend. Thanks to all who participated!
  • Reminder that meetings will still require attendance being taken – please save time and reduce contact by signing up online!
  • Upcoming events of note include Fletchings V: Return Flight on September 11, Harvest Days on September 18, Coronation on September 25, Red Dragon on October 2, Crown Tournament on October 16, and our very own Regular Event on October 23. 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: Every Monday, 6pm. 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.

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 for the next three months. 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.

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
    • Because of the new law stating that combatants no longer need to be SCA members, all armored and rapier fighters and archers need to file new waiver forms with the marshallate. You can check the Midrealm authorization database to check on your status.
  • Archery Marshal, Cadfan
  • Chronicler, Jolicia
  • A&S Minister, Angharad
    • The class Creating a Name and Heraldry, has been rescheduled for Sept. 15 at  7:30 p.m. Instructor: Thory Vedarsdottir. Location: Classroom 10 (inside) or picnic tables (across the parking lot).
    • There will be a Tournament of Arts at Harvest Days on Sept. 18. Online registration is due by Sept. 6. No food or drink entries are permitted.
    • Class: Lady Lyonnete will teach a Zoom class titled “Beyond the Sonnet” at 7 p.m. Wed., Sept. 8.   Students will learn how to write poems that can be submitted to Their Majesties to fulfill Their call for poems and stories.
    • Class: Lord Rojhan will teach a class on Cree-Music on Sept. 1. Watch Facebook for details.
    • Class: What to Consider when Choosing Your Name and Heraldry, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 15
      Instructor: Lord Thory Vedarsdottir
      Location: Classroom 10 (inside) or picnic tables (across the parking lot)
    • Class: Beyond the Sonnet: Medieval and Early Modern Poetry Forms
      We’ll go over different European poetry forms from our time period with tips and tricks to help you compose your own. Instructor: THL Llywelyn Glyndyverdwy.  This Zoom class will be held at 7 p.m. Sept. 22.
    • Please share with the rest of the Barony your latest projects and passions in a Baronial A&S Display Virtual, at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 29. You can either email me pictures or write ups by Sept 25 to include in a presentation I will share with the Barony, or you can present ‘a la minute” using your own camera. Please come and explain what you’re doing to the rest of us, or just come to listen and see what others are doing.
      Open Zoom session from 7:00 to 8:00 on Wed, 9-Sept. No camera required if you want to send pictures early.
    • 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

  • The all-archery event Fletchings will be held Saturday, Sept. 11 at Punderson State Park. Lord Tarmach is event steward; see him with questions or to volunteer. The sign-up list is now available on the Cleftlands Facebook page.
  • The Baronial swap meet/rummage sale is Oct. 6. we are hoping to hold it outside. Due to the lack of tables, please consider consolidating with a friend, having your stash in the boot of your car, or bringing your own table. At this time no shared food or drink are allowed, but bring items to sell and trade.
  • 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; see her with questions or to volunteer.
  • 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.

 

Meeting Minutes: 18-Aug-56

Baron and Baroness, Crispin and Gianna

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 will be Sept. 1 and Sept. 15.  There is no meeting on Sept. 29.
  • Please sign up for the September 1 Baronial meeting here:  https://forms.gle/qyj926Tk53MNEqc46
  • 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.
  • It has been reported that two individuals who attended Ragnarok Rampage: Fête of Freya on Aug. 13-15, 2021, have tested positive for COVID-19. The Kingdom encourages those who were at Ragnarok to follow CDC guidelines and self-isolate as applicable, and if they are able, receive a test for COVID-19.
  • A survey is underway to get an idea of how the Barony feels about returning back to activity. Please take a moment to fill out the survey at:  https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/Y5QKPNW
    We will collect replies until Sept. 1.
  • Willemus, a Cleftlands youth rapier fighter, received the Brendoken Golden Shield for his rapier activities at the recent Melee of the Knave.

 

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: Every Monday, 6pm. 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.

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 for the next three months. 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 Northcliffe 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
    • Because of the new law stating that combatants no longer need to be SCA members, all armored and rapier fighters and archers need to file new waiver forms with the marshallate. You can check the Midrealm authorization database to check on your status.
  • Archery Marshal, Cadfan
    • Archery practice will be held at the Sept. 1 meeting. See Cadfan for details, archery@cleftlands.org.
  • Chronicler, Jolicia
  • A&S Minister, Angharad
    • The class scheduled for Aug. 18, Creating a Name and Heraldry, has been rescheduled for Sept. 15 at  7:30 p.m. Instructor: Thory Vedarsdottir. Location: Classroom 10 (inside) or picnic tables (across the parking lot).
    • There will be a Tournament of Arts at Harvest Days on Sept. 18. Online registration is due by Sept. 6. No food or drink entries are permitted.
    • Lady Lyonnete will teach a Zoom class on Medieval Poetry, details to come. Students will learn how to write poems that can be submitted to Their Majesties to fulfill Their call for poems and stories.
    • Lord Rojhan will teach a class on Cree-Music on Sept. 1. Watch Facebook for details.
    • There will be a virtual Craftspersons Display on Sept 29. Participants will be able to send photos ahead of time, or use Zoom. See Baroness Angharad for details.
    • 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

 

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

  • The all-archery event Fletchings will be held Saturday, Sept. 11 at Punderson State Park. Lord Tarmach is event steward; see him with questions or to volunteer. The sign-up list is now available on the Cleftlands Facebook page.
  • There will be no meeting on Sept. 29, so the Baronial swap meet/rummage sale is moved to Oct. 6. At this time no shared food or drink are allowed, but bring items to sell and trade.
  • Regular Event will be held Oct. 23 in Broadview Heights.  Lady Jaqueline le Delcier is co-event steward; see her with questions or to volunteer. There will be a staff walk-through of the site at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 25. Address is 5025 E. Mill Rd., Broadview Heights.
  • 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 16-Aug

18-Aug 7:30 pm, in-person:  Creating Your Heraldry and Name. Instructor Thory Vedarsdottir.

19-Aug, 7 pm, in-person: Armorer’s Guild.

24-Aug, 7:30 pm, iZoom : Needleworker’s Guild. Changed to Zoom only. See Cleftlands calendar and FB page for link.

26-Aug, 7 pm, in-person: Armorer’s Guild.

Please plan for:
29-Sep: Virtual Cleftlands A&S Display.
Check Cleftlands calendar and FB pages for directions and aditional information on all these activities.

Meeting Minutes: 4-Aug-56

Baron and Baroness, Crispin and Gianna

  • Submit awards recommendations through the kingdom service portal.
  • Submit baronial awards recommendations by emailing Their Excellencies (baron@cleftlands.org, and baroness@cleftlands.org), or filling out the form on the baronial website.

Seneschal, Claricia

  • UPDATED: Masks are now required for all SCA activities that are held indoors, including combat. Other current restrictions are: no shared food or drink, attendance must be taken at all SCA activities (or sign up ahead to save time – we will post and send out invitations when the new forms are ready), 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 the first week of September. The next meeting will be Aug. 18.
  • 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.
  • UPDATED: Apologies for the lack of chairs and tables, and the locked doors. After investigating, we found that there is new management who were not aware of our situation. In the future we can use the rectangular, white plastic tables in the gym, and there will be stacks of chairs in the classroom that can be used as well. There are about 30-40 chairs available. We have been advised we will also have air conditioning! Please do not use any round tables or white chairs. Thanks for your patience!

 

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: Every Monday, 6pm. Weather dependent.
      Where: 411 Douglas Blvd, Richmond Heights OH
      Sign up: https://forms.gle/9PhemdAZQWCFREUR9We 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.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 for the next three months. 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 Northcliffe 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
    • For safety’s sake, please check the condition of your blades.
  • Armored Combat Marshall, Constanza
    • Because of the new law stating that combatants no longer need to be SCA members, all armored and rapier fighters and archers need to file new waiver forms with the marshallate. You can check the Midrealm authorization database to check on your status.
  • Chronicler, Jolicia
  • A&S Minister, Angharad
    • Creating a Name and Heraldry, 7:30 p.m. Aug. 18. Instructor: Thory Vedarsdottir. Location: Classroom 10 (inside) or picnic tables (across the parking lot).
    • 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

 

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

  • The all-archery event Fletchings will be held Saturday, Sept. 11 at Punderson State Park. Lord Tarmach is event steward; see him with questions or to volunteer.
  • There will be no meeting on Sept. 29, so the Baronial swap meet/rummage sale is moved to Oct. 6. At this time no shared food or drink are allowed, but bring items to sell and trade. (added after the meeting.)
  • Regular Event will be held Oct. 23 in Broadview Heights.  Lady Jaqueline le Delcier is co-event steward; see her with questions or to volunteer.
  • 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.

 

Meeting Minutes: 21-Jul-56

Baron and Baroness, Crispin and Gianna

  • Prince Ullr and Princess AnneLyse are the new heirs to the Midrealm Throne.
  • During Crown Tournament, Baroness Angharad ferch Tangwystl and Lady Ragna storrada Ulfsdottir were honored with Purple Frets.
  •  Submit awards recommendations through the kingdom service portal.
  • Submit baronial awards recommendations by emailing Their Excellencies (baron@cleftlands.org, and baroness@cleftlands.org), or filling out the form on the baronial website.

Seneschal, Claricia

  • Current SCA restrictions on activities are lifted, except that shared food is still prohibited. Gentles are required to pre-register for weekend events. Advance sign-ups for baronial meetings are requested but not required. Attendance must be taken at baronial meetings, guild meetings and practices. See Lady Claricia (seneschal@cleftlands.org) for clarification.
  • Baronial meetings will be held every other week until the first week of September. The next meeting will be Aug. 4.
  • 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: Every Monday, 6pm. 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.
  • Leatherworks Guild:  On hiatus until fall. Contact Master Oliver via email or on Facebook.
  • Anti-Social Guild: On hiatus for the next three months. 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 Northcliffe 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

    • For safety’s sake, please check the condition of your blades.
  • Armored Combat Marshall, Constanza
    • Because of the new law stating that combatants no longer need to be SCA members, all armored and rapier fighters and archers need to file new waiver forms with the marshallate. You can check the Midrealm authorization database to check on your status.
  • Chronicler, Jolicia
  • A&S Minister, Angharad
    • There will be a class on choosing a period name and heraldry at the next meeting. 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

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

  • The all-archery event Fletchings will be held Saturday, Sept. 11 atPunderson State Park. Lord Tarmach is event steward; see him with questions or to volunteer.
  • Our first “revel” back will be September 29 and will be the Baronial swap meet/rummage sale – at this time no shared food or drink are allowed, but bring items to sell and trade. (added after the meeting.)
  • Regular Event will be held Oct. 23 in Broadview Heights.  Lady Jaqueline le Delcier is co-event steward; see her with questions or to volunteer.
  • 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 Nortclyfe at chronicler@cleftlands.org or on Facebook.

Congratulations Prince Ullr and Princess AnneLyse!

On Saturday, July 17th in the Barony of Flaming Gryphon their Royal Majesties King Felix and Queen Madeleina, after a fifteen month hiatus, hosted the 102nd 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 Ullr Amaranthson and Princess AnneLyse van Gavere. Congratulations to Their Royal Highnesses!

Photograph by: Lord Tarmach ben Yehuda al-Khazari © Richard S. Mandel, 2021

 

Local A&S Activities: Week of 19-July

20-Jul: Anti-Social Club will be meeting at Stephen von Lubeck’s from 7 to 10 pm. Please contact him on FB under the name Stephen Kerg for directions and information on the week’s theme.

21-Jul: Baronial Meeting at St. John of the Cross School, 140 Richmond Rd, Cleveland, OH 44143. There will be various activities including armored and rapier combat, dancing, crafts, and more.

22-Jul: Armorer’s Guild is meeting at Ealdred and Clariel’s home. There’s a map at http://wiki.cleftlands.org/File:Armorers-map.png. If you have questions about armoring or the Guild, please contact Calum at calum@wowway.com.

 

 

Meeting Minutes: 7-Jul-56

 

Baron and Baroness, Crispin and Gianna

  • Crown Tournament will be held Saturday, July 17 in the Barony of Flaming Gryphon. Submit awards recommendations through the kingdom service portal.
  • Submit baronial awards recommendations by emailing Their Excellencies (baron@cleftlands.org, and baroness@cleftlands.org), or filling out the form on the baronial website.

Seneschal, Claricia

  • Current SCA restrictions on activities are lifted, except that shared food is still prohibited. Gentles are required to pre-register for weekend events. Advance sign-ups for baronial meetings are requested but not required. Attendance must be taken at baronial meetings, guild meetings and practices. See Lady Claricia (seneschal@cleftlands.org) for clarification.
  • 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.
  • Leatherworks Guild:  Contact Master Oliver via email or on Facebook.
  • Anti-Social Guild: 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.

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

    • For safety’s sake, please check the condition of your blades.
  • Armored Combat Marshall, Constanza
    • Because of the new law stating that combatants no longer need to be SCA members, all armored and rapier fighters and archers need to file new waiver forms with the marshallate. You can check the Midrealm authorization database to check on your status.
  • Chronicler, Jolicia
  • A&S Minister, Angharad
    • 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

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

  • The all-archery event Fletchings will be held later this summer at Punderson State Park (the date announced at the meeting has changed). Lord Tarmach is event steward; see him with questions or to volunteer.
  • Regular Event will be held Oct. 23 in Broadview Heights.  Lady Jaqueline le Delcier is co-event steward; see her with questions or to volunteer.

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

Congratulations Lady Jaquelinne la Deiciere, Chatelaine!

The Cleftlands would like to welcome Lady Jaquelinne la Deiciere as Chatelaine! A special thanks to the outgoing Lady Shahzada Isfahani for her hard work and service over the last two years.

Officer Opening – Chatelaine

The Barony of the Cleftlands is accepting applications for Chatelaine. This position requires current SCA membership. If you would like to be considered for this position, please fill out the application online. The submission will be received by the Baron, Baroness, Seneschal, and Chatelaine for review prior to being presented at an Officers meeting for final polling. The deadline for submissions is May 7, 2021. Questions or comments may be directed to my inbox.

Lady Claricia de la Mere
seneschal@cleftlands.org

A&S Activities: Week of 26-Apr

Tue, 27-Apr, 7:30 pm: Cleftlands Needleworkers: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88261643621?pwd=UGx1TTdPcVdNNWtHZFhDZkxYR0d5Zz09

Wed, 28-Apr; 7:30 pm: Cleftlands Gardeners: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89056355623?pwd=cDk2akZ2cDlGRVpvWi9zdEJnNXhtZz09

Thu, 29-Apr, 8 pm: Cleftlands Armorers: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84704344487?pwd=UGJrZUxqNW5JQ05jeHBtYWdLQUl4QT09

For more details about these activities, check the Cleftlands calendar at http://www.cleftlands.org/calendar/

A&S Activities: Week of 19-Apr

Thu, 22-Apr, 8 pm: Cleftlands Armorers: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84704344487?pwd=UGJrZUxqNW5JQ05jeHBtYWdLQUl4QT09

For more details about these activities, check the Cleftlands calendar at http://www.cleftlands.org/calendar/

A&S Activities: Week of 12-Apr

Mon, 12-Apr, 7:00 pm: Cleftlands Scribes: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82988129302?pwd=OWNleWFQYVFGMGFsYUpHMmlRNmFQQT09

Tue, 13-Apr, 7:30 pm: Cleftlands Needleworkers: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88261643621?pwd=UGx1TTdPcVdNNWtHZFhDZkxYR0d5Zz09

Thu, 15-Apr, 8 pm: Cleftlands Armorers: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84704344487?pwd=UGJrZUxqNW5JQ05jeHBtYWdLQUl4QT09

For more details about these activities, check the Cleftlands calendar at http://www.cleftlands.org/calendar/

A&S Activities: Week of 5-Apr with corrections

Schedule Correction!: Mon, 12-Apr, 7:00 pm: Cleftlands Scribes: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82988129302?pwd=OWNleWFQYVFGMGFsYUpHMmlRNmFQQT09

Thu, 8-Apr, 8 pm: Armourers Guild meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84704344487?pwd=UGJrZUxqNW5JQ05jeHBtYWdLQUl4QT09

For more details about these activities, check the Cleftlands calendar at http://www.cleftlands.org/calendar/

A&S Activities: Week of 21-Mar

21-Mar, 7 pm: Renaissance Perfumes – a practical approach. https://zoom.us/j/96889814108?pwd=cWp5eWd6TXRZRjVtMld0T3JKckloUT09

22-Mar, 7 pm: How to Create a Class from What you Know. https://zoom.us/j/94652469695?pwd=Z2lGR1oxWTd6L2dQYTdnTCszY3Jhdz09

23-Mar,  7 pm: Trans History. https://zoom.us/j/99315314900?pwd=WmRVTWpWblBNYUEwckpXUFE2N3ZVQT09
7:30 pm: Needleworkers’ Guild. https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88261643621?pwd=UGx1TTdPcVdNNWtHZFhDZkxYR0d5Zz09

24-Mar, 7 pm: Intro to the Midrealm Pages School. https://zoom.us/j/91513430461?pwd=YWJlN3hIOHFBV0UzTXNOMWdYRmRZUT09

25-Mar, 8 pm: Armourers Guild meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84704344487?pwd=UGJrZUxqNW5JQ05jeHBtYWdLQUl4QT09

For more details about these classes and activities, check the Cleftlands calendar at http://www.cleftlands.org/calendar/

A&S Activities: Week of 14-Mar

14-Mar, 7 pm: Cooking with Hadley – Alfred and the Oat Cakes. https://zoom.us/j/95768356526?pwd=cXh5bllBSjc5S3NDZHhReXUrL3ZYQT09
15-Mar, 8 pm: Navigating the e-SCA: https://zoom.us/j/93022557543?pwd=TFJnZDZIVFZ1U1pOanJTZlBHNnByQT09
16-Mar, 7 pm: What to Consider When Choosing Your Name and Heraldry. https://zoom.us/j/98683924776?pwd=SU5EbHQ0WFV1amI3bGZWZWdpWGlLdz09
17-Mar, 7:30 pm: Start a Newsletter and Keep it Going. https://zoom.us/j/95184648539?pwd=UkMvSlJWQkZxVXdLVXdnd1d1ZjErUT09
18-Mar, 8 pm: Armourers Guild meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84704344487?pwd=UGJrZUxqNW5JQ05jeHBtYWdLQUl4QT09

For more details about these classes and activities, check the Cleftlands calendar at http://www.cleftlands.org/calendar/