Chaired by Madrone Seneschal Bergdis Thorgrimsdottir
Words from their Excellencies: We had an excellent Baroness’ War where we had representation in almost every competitive arena.
Progress: Lionhearts, May Crown
Words from the Seneschal: Working on the Quarterly Report. PdL has already sent theirs in. 2025 Events discussion via Zoom this Thursday – April 25, 2024 – keep your eye on this page/email list for link.
OFFICERS REPORTS.
Exchequer:
Working on Quarterly Report. Kingdom has released EPay funds from Rogue’s Tavern.
Reminder: Warrant is up November 2024, and currently, a deputy is sought to be trained into the position.
Arts & Sciences – Rotrude Halfblind
Quarterly Report has been sent in to Kingdom
Future Plans – Leatherworking workshop/demo at Emprise of the Black Lion
Armored Combat – Nicklaß Volkhart
Practices range anywhere from 4 to 14 fighters. No injuries. 1 fighter authorizing next week. War practice begins next week in preparation for Autumn war.
Rapier & Cut-and-Thrust – Temetgen
No injuries. Practice is averaging 16-30 people. A few new contacts. Temetgen’s warrant runs out this May. Galen the Patient has stepped up and a polling will be done at May Curia. Thursday practices run by Samuel will be moving to Crossroads Park mid-May. Keep an eye out for the announcements.
Herald – Simon Fisc / Scribe – Eulalia
Preparing for Lionhearts, Kate McKim has been helping with scrolls.
A Baronial Herald is still being sought. Simon will train any interested in the position. The Baronial Herald is an administrative position, and does not need to be a Court/Voice Herald nor a Heraldry consultant. The Herald is not expected to do it all, and indeed doing it is all not recommended.
Social Mediator – Basilius Fuchs
Little activity
~Seeking persons interested in taking over the social media officer role or being a deputy.
~The Barony has accounts on:
-Facebook / Instagram / YouTube / TikTok
~Please share pictures of projects, practices, events etc., and tag the Barony too: #BaronyofMadrone
~If you post on Facebook or Instagram you can use the #regrammysca, to allow the Barony to share the post.
Webster – Rowenna de Manning
All is well, website is up and updated. Please share photos for photo page and inform webster of any updates that should be on the website.
Chronicler – Rowena Jade of the Lion Isles
Quarterly report has been submitted. Currently working May Leaf.
GUILDS/ACTIVITIES/SERGEANTRY
Sergeantry – Eden
We should reiterate what sergeantry is about especially for new comers. Indicate that there is information on the website.
Culinary Guild – Eden
Prepping for demo for Lionhearts. Box lunch for Athenaeum (June) – being organized by newcomers to the guild. Testing recipes continue with an eye towards a Baronial Banquet for 2025.
Dance – Trahaern ap Leuan
1st Thursdays in PDL for the time being. Keep your eye out for announcements about Eastside practice.
Equestrian – Kerij-e
Next practice will be on May 11. Seeking ground crew for Emprise at Autumn War.
Socials/Events:
May 4, 2024 – Lionhearts at Crossroads Park in Bellevue
All in order. Except for publicity of the Demo – plans to send information to media/event outlets and post flyers in the Mall, and as suggested – in the Community Center attached to the Park.
June 29, 2024 – Athenaeum at Lake Washington High in Kirkland
Not accepting anymore for the waitlist. 63 exhibitors including waitlist will be allowed to exhibit. Will not backfill dropouts. There will be royal presence – both sets – as well as princess of Drachenwald, and visitors from other Kingdoms.
July 13, 2024 – Peasants is on the calendar. Currently vetting locations for it. Please check your local neighborhood park: Main criteria – toilets, ADA accessibility, hill for cheese rolling, parking.
September 12 – 15, 2024 – Emprise of the Black Lion at Autumn War in Tenino
There will be another site walk-through in June.
December 7, 2024 – Tri-Baronial Yule is not happening – but we have the date if anyone wishes to propose an event.
Our hobby is run by volunteers and several Officer warrants expire this year. Please check https://baronyofmadrone.net/officers/ to see what needs there are and step up to help! Current officers will train deputies.