MINUTES OF THE AUGUST 22nd MADRONE CURIA
Chaired by Madrone Seneschal Ynesen Ongge Xong Kerij-e.
Words from their Excellencies – Barunin Gera Gangolffin and Barun Christopher MacEveny
Progress – September Crown. There will be a tri-barony encampment with Wyewood and Aquaterra, the Baronial pavilion will be coming along.
Words from the Seneschal – Ynesen Ongge Xong Kerij-e
– Paper waivers are a relic of the past. Waivers can now be scanned and submitted to Kingdom.
– A reminder that COVID is on an uptick and to take precautions.
– Quarterly Report has been turned. Late due to late information from Kingdom.
Words from the Porte de L’eau Seneschal – Margaret Palmer
– Quarterly Report has been turned in.
– Heraldic Symposium will be held at St. Andrew’s Lutheran Church in Bellevue – October 7th, 2023
OFFICERS REPORTS
Exchequer – Etienenette
– Donation from Fighters Practice has been deposited
– Awaiting checks made by PayPal payments from Kingdom
– Policy review and approval nears for allowing electronic transactions such as paying bills and payments for event expenses.
– We are liquid and in the black, but we have a loss this fiscal year
Arts & Sciences – Aeron Corrino
– Stamping open workshops were run / are being run by Tristin Taylor Sablerose
Chatelaine – Tabytha Morgan / Gold Key – Isentrude von Osten
Absent, no report
Chamberlain – Enzio Bandinelli
Nothing to report – all is well.
Herald – Simon Fisc
Absent, no report
Armored Combat – Nicklaß Volkhart
Absent, report sent in.
– All waivers sent in
– Practice has moved from park back into the gym at Kapka
Rapier Marshal – Temetgen de Worde
Absent, report sent in.
– Practice continues in Bellevue, new participants are returning regularly. No injuries
Scribe – Currently Open. Barun Kit has stepped in temporarily.
– We shall have two members of the Barony that will coordinate the office, Anie on the administrative side, Matilda on the art side.
Social Mediator – Basilius Fuchs
Absent, report sent in.
– Eight new members added to the group.
– A reminder that we can assist in gaining more visibility for our Barony by tagging appropriate posts with the hash tags #BaronyOfMadrone and #RegramMySCA (using capital letters to indicate words allows text-to-speech apps to read/interpret hash tags better)
Webster – Rowenna de Manning
Site is up to date.
– New list of stuff available for loan will be up shortly.
– Webster will be on vacation pause. Please copy the Seneschal on all needs / correspondence
Chronicler – Rowena Jade of the Lion Isles
Nothing to report
– Assistance offered in creation of forms / information leaflets to other officers
GUILDS/ACTIVITIES/SERGEANTRY
Sergeantry – Basilius Fuchs & Emma la rouse d’Argentan
-A small study group has been set up and the location will rotate through the Barony.
Culinary Guild – Ysolt Tayler of Windhill
A small dinner confirmed for Harvest Revel
Dance – Trahaern ap Leuan
Absent. Report sent in. Dance continues
1st Mondays in Porte de L’eau
3rd Mondays at Kapka School
Equestrain
No meeting this month, but practice is on.
SOCIALS AND EVENTS
Socials
– A lovely ice cream social was had. Huzzah to all.
– Next planned social will be September 11
Events
Martial Colloquium – Went very well. 36 attendees, 2 minors and half were newcomers. Total cost covered by donations
Athenaeum Feedback – There were attendees who were disappointed that Bardic performances were not well announced or published, however, Bardic exhibitors were there to obtain feedback / meet Laurels, not perform for public entertainment.
NEW EVENTS
October A&S Colloquium – Planning goes well.
Call for Event Stewards and Co-Stewards for 2024
Events on 2024 Calendar. Bids are open. Please submit at least 6 months before event to Seneschal & Baroness
Feb 10 – Raging Rogue Tavern – Bid due by Aug Curia
May 4 – Lionhearts Martial Championships – Bid due by Oct Curia
June 22 – Athenaeum – Waiting on Lake Washington School District to commit on a date.
July 13 – Peasants Revel – Culinary Guild confirmed they will put in a bid
Sept 13-15 – Emprise of the Black Lion – Bid due by March Curia
Dec 7 – Tri-Baronial Yule – Bids due by June Curia
New Business
None.
Meeting closed.