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From the Society Officer for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

14 Sunday Jun 2020

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sca-shieldMissive from Baroness Zahra:

As so many of us struggle with the pain of separation from one another socially, so too do we struggle with the realities of systemic inequality and racism in our society. In the United States and around the world, the recent senseless killings of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, and too many before them have unleashed an avalanche of pent-up emotion.

Our Core Values, which guide us in even these darkest of times, include the following tenets: to “act in accordance with the chivalric virtues of honor and service”, to “value and respect the worth and dignity of all individuals”, and to “practice inclusiveness and respect pluralism and diversity”.

If we are to live by our core values then there is only one path forward: we must both fight against systemic injustice and support those that do.

As the unique educational organization that we are, we have the opportunity to leverage our greatest resource: our community.

It is our community that makes us who we are. That is the true value of the Society for Creative Anachronism. We treasure the rich diversity of our community as a reflection of the rich diversity of history and we owe it to ourselves to deepen our understanding of pervasive inequitable treatment so that we can move forward on a journey of healing.

There is a tremendous amount of work to be done. It is time for us to take a hard look at who we are in order to hold ourselves accountable for the actions we take – and the actions we don’t take.

There is also fear. Our current reality is the direct result of generations of discrimination and collective trauma. As we educate ourselves to best support every member of our community, we must acknowledge the fear – and speak regardless. The time for inaction is over.

Every member of the SCA can effect positive change through personal accountability. Educate yourself and those around you on issues of injustice. Speak out against it when you see it, and use any platform that you have to elevate other voices speaking out against it, particularly those voices of marginalized groups. Assist those causes which seek to address discrimination, racial inequity, and all systemic injustice through the resources that you have available to you.

I invite all members of the SCA to continue to think about further ways they can help strengthen our commitment to our Core Values.

My SCA stands against bigotry. My SCA will not be silent, and therefore complicit, in the face of injustice. I will continue to work to make my SCA a haven for all, and a key player for progress in the battle against inequality through education and community.

It is my most ardent hope that you will join me.

Jessica Van Hattem

alias Baroness Zahra Tesfaye
SCA Corporate Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Officer

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Position Opening: SCA Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Officer

19 Saturday Jan 2019

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The Society for Creative Anachronism, Inc. (SCA) is seeking candidates for the position of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Officer. This is a volunteer position reporting to the President of the SCA. The Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Officer is responsible for recognizing, creating, and implementing plans to promote diversity and inclusion to create an atmosphere where all people feel welcome and valued. A significant part of the role is promoting and offering Board approved officer training programs to enhance understanding of inclusion issues. 

Your responsibilities as the Diversity and Inclusion Officer will include:

  • Researching and advising the board on diversity, equity, and inclusion issues.
  • Suggest policies relating to diversity, inclusion, and corresponding affected areas.
  • Identifying external trends and recognizing best practices which will increase diversity in our membership.
  • Work with officers of the SCA to improve our diversity and inclusion practices
  • Prepare diversity, equity, and inclusion training for officers.
  • Review the organizations policies and procedures to ensure that these are inclusive.

Requirements for this position:

  • Knowledge of diversity, equity, and inclusion issues.
  • Some policy development experience.
  • Dependable email and phone access.
  • Strong communication, teamwork and interpersonal skills.
  • Knowledge of and experience working with the operating documents of the Society for Creative Anachronism, Inc.
  • Some social media experience.

Applicants must be paid members of the Society; be prepared to submit to an SCA background check; and be able to travel to board meetings as approved by the board.

Hard copies of résumés (both professional and SCA related, including offices held and honors) must be sent to the attention of ‘The Board of Directors’, SCA, Inc., P.O. Box 360789, Milpitas, CA 95036-0789.  Electronic courtesy copies should also be sent to resumes@sca.org by April 1, 2019.

If you choose to send in comments, please use the subject “Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Officer Position Feedback”

Comments are strongly encouraged and can be sent to:
SCA Inc.
Box 360789
Milpitas,  CA 95036

You may also email comments@lists.sca.org.

This announcement is an official informational release by the Society for Creative Anachronism, Inc.  Permission is granted to reproduce this announcement in its entirety in newsletters, websites and electronic mailing lists.