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Participants Sought for Pennsic 50 Young Adult Internship Program

11 Tuesday Oct 2022

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To the distinguished peers and populace of Æthelmearc,

At Pennsic War 49 this year, discussions and hours of planning were underway for a new program to be featured at Pennsic War 50. Next year, staff of Pennsic War 50 will help to bring the new generation into our society by fully immersing them into the experience of running a large-scale event such as the annual Pennsic War.

The new Young Adult Internship Program will be running its pilot program at Pennsic 50 and are looking for applicants from the realm to be considered for three internship positions. In this program, interns will be taken through the Mayor’s Office, Land Department or Department of Cultural Affairs branches of the Pennsic War and will be taught both basics and some details of that position. The intention of the program is to provide opportunities for young adults who may be looking to further their knowledge and find their path in the SCA.

The program coordinator and advisors are asking the peers of the realm to take some time and reach out to any young adults who they feel may be interested in taking an internship at Pennsic War 50. We are asking that young adults be in the age range of 18-24 years of age to ensure that we are ushering in the new generation of the SCA into the inner workings of our society.

For applicants to apply, we are asking that a resume with information about any service or work done in the SCA be submitted with a letter of intent specifying the position they are requesting and references for work done with in the kingdom. All SCA resumes can be sent to Internship@pennsicwar.org. Thank you for your consideration and with your help to bring the new generation into the fold of our society.

With gratitude,
Nasira al-Safiya Hatun bint Ivaz
Young Adult Internship Program Coordinator

Requirements for Application

A. Resume with details of any work/service experience in and out of the SCA

B. Personal information such as mundane and SCA name is applicable, age (preferably 18-24 years), kingdom and home address, and contact information such as email address and phone number.

C. References with contact information

D. Applications sent to
Internship@pennsicwar.org by November 4, 2022

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The Ministry of the List

22 Thursday Sep 2022

Posted by aethgazette in Competitions, Equestrian, Fencing, Heavy List, Service

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“Be honorable yourself if you wish to associate with honorable people.” ~Proverb

Sitting in the front row of every scored Tournament for Heavy Weapons, Fencing, or Equestrian activities is a person with a clipboard making sure that the rules are followed, the scoring is honest, and that everyone that came to fight that day gets onto the field. These are your Ministers of the List, typically referred to as the MOL.

The MOL is a warranted position, like a Marshal, so membership in SCA, Inc. is required to act as an MOL. There is no membership requirement to be in the training (MOLlet) program, but you would need a membership to become warranted. Warrants expire concurrently with your membership, so you would update your warrant information with the Kingdom MOL when you renewed your membership.

The value of having a dedicated group of people to do this is manifold:

Before an event, the Marshal in Charge works with the MOL to review the kind of tournament that they wish to run. The MOL can also assist in planning out a tournament by offering suggestions for format, including alternate plans that can be deployed if the number of anticipated fighters changes.

During the planning phase of the event is also when it is most helpful to the MOL to know just how many people they will need the day of the event so that everyone may arrive prepared and ready to go for the tournament(s) that day.

The day of a tournament, it frees up the Marshals to conduct inspections and run the tournament. It also ensures that the business of reviewing authorization credentials and providing authorization paperwork is conducted enough before the tournament so that the fighters can then focus on their pre-game activities.

What does an MOL do?

Before the tournament, the MOL may work with the Marshal in Charge (MIC) to determine the best format for the estimated number of fighters, if the MIC isn’t sure what kind of format they would like to run. The general preference is for the MOL to be engaged before the event is bid as a regular part of the event staff. Often, though, MOLs will be contacted after the event is bid and the MIC will have an idea of what kind of tournament they would like to run. You would then work with them to see what they are able to provide for you – usually a table, cover of some variety, and a chair – and what time they would like the tournament(s) to happen.

The day of the event, the MOL checks in fighters by viewing/confirming their authorization is current and to score the tournament. Tournament is used very broadly here, it can be anything from a simple bear pit to a double-elimination tournament. It doesn’t have to be Crown to be a tournament.

During the tournament, the primary job of an MOL is to keep score and help keep things moving. The MOL will then provide a list of winners based on what criteria has been determined for winning. The MIC is usually the one that announces the winners in court.

MOL is a job that requires focus and fairness. It’s the MOL’s job to make sure that the score is correct and the correct person is announced as winner. It just takes time to understand how to score a variety of formats. The focus of training is to make sure that you are comfortable with the scoring.

How do I become an MOL?

First, contact your local MOL or the Kingdom MOL to arrange a couple of visits to a table at a tournament. This will give you a better idea of what is involved and what you can expect. If you see that being an MOL is as awesome as it sounds, then you would arrange to become a MOLlet and work with a mentor to learn how to sign fighters in, check authorizations, and score the main tournament formats:

● Round Robin
● Bear Pit
● Single-Elimination
● Double-Elimination

This is done using on-the-job training and, if needed, a mock tournament can be held to run infrequently-used formats like double-elimination. There are also some online resources that you can use to learn/refresh your memory on how to run a variety of tournaments.

If you aren’t sure if this is something that you’d enjoy doing, please contact the Kingdom MOL, Odriana (mol@aethelmearc.org), and she will help you find a table to join so you can see what being an MOL looks like in action and see if it’s the right fit for you.

Courtesy of Meesteres Odriana

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Æcademy and War College to host SASS silent auction

12 Sunday Jun 2022

Posted by aethgazette in Arts & Sciences, donations, Heavy List, Pennsic, Service

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This coming weekend, the Spring Æthelmearc Æcademy and War College will host many classes on diverse topics. But be prepared, as well as a Silent Auction to benefit SASS! Shaykha Jân al-Tha’lab from the Shire of Abhainn Ciach Ghlais, better known as Fox, is working hard to raise enough funds to be able to supply provisions for our Pennsic fighters. For now, she’s mostly made use of donations jars but to reach her end goal she plans a one-time silent auction at the Æcademy and War College. Traditionally, SASS is funded through a donation jar at the well-attended Adult Swim, but with event disruptions due to the Plague, this option was not available for our fighters this year.What is SASS? The Sylvan Army Support Staff provides food, water, basic first aid and armor/weapon repair stuffs to support and aid our Kingdom’s fighters and fencers while they’re on the field at Pennsic, WP, and several other events. We are a group of volunteers funded primarily through monetary donations from our populace, which is used to procure the Gatorade, pickles, olives, watermelons, oranges, pretzels, etc to literally feed an army, and a terrifying amount of duct tape.

Please check out the SASS Silent Auction and bid generously! Or, if your house is as full as mine, you are also more than welcome to add directly to the donation jar, of course.

The Spring Æcademy and War College will be held in the Shire of Coppertree at Camp Kingsley, 5330 Tuffy Road, Ava, New York on June 18, 2022 and is a Royal Event. Please contact Master Fridrikr & Mistress Orianna, Chancellors of the Æcademy and Sir Beatrix Krieger, Dean of the War College, for more information on Æcademy.

Have books (sca tops), fighter gear or A&S specific goods spare to benefit Sass and our Pennsic fighters? I will be happy to take your donation (preferably before lunch) and add it to the silent auction menu. Baron Snorri skyti Bjarnarson is the event autocrat and can help track me down, or leave your donation at Troll when entering or at/under the Donations table.

Thank you so much!

Yours in service,
Elska

 

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Royal Retainers needed – Fourth annual holiday shoot

05 Thursday Dec 2019

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Greetings and salutations unto Sylvan Æthelmearc!

The Shire of Coppertree will be hosting their fourth annual holiday shoot featuring dozens of holiday themed targets.

Fourth Annual Holiday Shoot!

If you are available and interested in retaining for Their Majesties, please let me know, either via Facebook Messenger or via email at:

antoinettedelorraine(at)gmail.com

https://www.facebook.com/Antoinette.de.Lorraine

Each shift is an hour long, although you are welcome to sign up for more than one hour should you wish. We would also welcome a few more retainers to attend Their Majesties during court later in the day.

If you’ve not retained before, this is a great opportunity to try it! Please let me know so I can connect with you beforehand and ensure you’re familiar with what it entails.

Yours in service,

Antoinette DeLorraine
Head Retainer to Their Majesties
Timothy & Gabrielle

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Kingdom Arts & Sciences Champions- retainers needed

13 Wednesday Nov 2019

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Greetings and salutations unto Sylvan Aethelmearc! On November 16th, 2019 the Dominion of Myrkfaelinn is hosting the fall A&S championship. As this is a Royal progress, retainers are need for the event. If you are available and interested in retaining for Their Majesties , please let me know, either via Facebook messenger or via email at:

antoinettedelorraine(at)gmail.com

Antoinette DeLorraine – Facebook

Each shift is an hour long, although you are welcome to sign up for more than one shift should you wish. We also welcome additional retainers to attend Their Majesties during court, later in the day.

If you’ve not retained before, this is a great opportunity to try it! If you are new to retaining, please connect with me beforehand and I will ensure you’re familiar with what it entails.

Yours in service,

Antoinette DeLorraine

Head Retainer to Their Majesties, Timothy & Gabrielle

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Retainers needed – Tavern Brawl – October 26th 2019

22 Tuesday Oct 2019

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Greetings and salutations unto Sylvan Aethelmearc on another beautiful day!

The Shire of Kings Crossing is hosting its Tavern Brawl in a few short days.

If you are available and interested in retaining for Their Majesties , please let me know, either via Facebook messenger or via email at:

antoinettedelorraine(at)gmail.com

http://aethelmearc.org/event/tavern-brawl-2019/

Each shift is an hour long, although you are welcome to sign up for more than one hour should you wish. We would also welcome a few more retainers to attend Their Majesties during court, later in the day.

If you’ve not retained before, this is a great opportunity to try it! Please let me know so I can connect with you beforehand and ensure you’re familiar with what it entails.

Yours in service,

Antoinette DeLorraine

Head Retainer to Their Majesties

Timothy & Gabrielle

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