Chaired by Madrone Seneschal Bergdis Thorgrimsdottir
Words from their Excellencies: Many thanks to Event Stewards Raphael, Val and their team for an excellent Rogue Tavern event
Progress: Spring Colloquium, Baroness’ War, Lionhearts, Athenaeum
Words from the Seneschal: Settling in well.
Words from the Porte de L’eau Seneschal: Part 1 of 2022 Matching Volunteer hours donation check has been received from Kingdom. Awaiting Part 2 of 2022 funds.
OFFICERS REPORTS.
Exchequer:
Many thanks to Simon for excellent job of Gate at Rogue Tavern, with compliments from Kingdom for swift credit card reconciliation.
Baronial Zoom account that has been budgeted for will be set up for monthly Zoom Curias. Many thanks to Kerij-e for the use of her personal account these past 3 years.
A Financial Committee meeting is still to be done.
Reminder: Warrant is up November 2024, and currently, a deputy is sought to be trained into the position.
Arts & Sciences – Rotrude Halfblind
Kingdom A&S as well as the ECCC is this coming weekend.
Collegium in March
Future Plans – Leatherworking workshop/demo at Emprise of the Black Lion
Chatelaine – Medea
Working hard with Kerij-e for the “Tavern Demo” at the Emerald City Comic Con – setting up QR code book and flyers
Armored Combat – Nicklaß Volkhart
Practices are well attended. 2 new fighters are working on authorization.
Rapier & Cut-and-Thrust – Mecia Reposa
Fencing continues, no injuries. Practice is averaging 30-35 people. We have another wonderful influx of new fighters, mostly friends of Milo, but also a few drawn by other folks.
Chamberlain – Enzio Bandinelli
War tabards have been handed off for ECCC demo.
Herald – Simon Fisc / Scribe – Eullalia
Herald: Court at Rogue Tavern, Heraldry class @ Colloquium
Successor sought. No nibbles yet. Will start as Deputy to the office. Simon will teach/coach. Reminder that you are not expected to, and indeed it is not recommended that the Herald will do it all. The position is an administration position. Baronial Herald does not need to be a Court/Voice Heraldry nor a Heraldry consultant.
Scribe: Wednesday scribal meetings are going well. There will be a scribal table set up all day at Colloquium for people to paint/learn.
Social Mediator – Basilius Fuchs
9 new members were added to the Facebook group.
Membership is up in all channels. The Barony has accounts on: Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, TikTok
To help the Barony improve its Social Media presence, tag your relevant posts and photos with #BaronyofMadrone
You can use the #regrammysca, to allow any in the SCA to share the post.
Webster – Rowenna de Manning
All is well, website is up and updated. Virtual Athenaeum site is up with 9 beta testers.
New page set up for activity photos.
Chronicler – Rowena Jade of the Lion Isles
Quarter Newsletter – the February issue of the Leaf is up on the website.
GUILDS/ACTIVITIES/SERGEANTRY
Sergeantry – Basilius Fuchs
Candidates continue to study and work on their quest books.
Reminder: Lieutenant positions are open and current Sergeants are encouraged to apply.
Culinary Guild – Ysolt
Recipe reconstruction and cooking continues. Guild will do a lunch for Athenaeum (June) again. Discussion about doing something for Lionhearts in May. West Coast Culinary Symposium is in April
Dance – Trahaern ap Leuan
1st Thursdays in PDL, 3rd Mondays at Kapka
Equestrian – Kerij-e
Practice happened. Had new people attend.
Socials/Events:
Emerald City Comic Con Demo – Feb 29 – Mar 3
Medea – coordinating people through a 4-day rotation. Music includes Sir Bran and Profayne Ayres, 6 fighters for a Sunday heavy demo, and classes are planned.
February 10, 2024 – Rogue Tavern Report
89 Attended with 97 adults and 2 smalls.
Event Report has been sent to Seneschal.
March 16, 2024 – Spring Colloquium at St. Andrews Lutheran Church in Bellevue
This will be an A&S Colloquium and a full day of classes has been scheduled. Garb not required, a light lunch will be provided. There will be classes and a garb & equipment swap, “hangout and work” space. $5 suggested donation.
May 4, 2024 – Lionhearts at Crossroads Park in Bellevue
EIF sent in, Crier Copy sent it. All Marshalls have been sourced. There will be three championships: Heavy, Rapier & Cut and Thrust. Volunteer gate head has stepped up. List people will be sourced from Sergeantry candidates seeking practice. Still looking for “Grill-jockey” willing to start the grills and cook the brats. Event Steward will work with A&S Officer/Champ & Chatelaine on demos, etc. after ECCC.
Thanks to an offer from Porte de L’eau to cover costs, Lionhearts will be free.
June 29, 2024 – Athenaeum at Lake Washington High in Kirkland
Planning goes apace. There will be no more than 50 exhibitors as that is the upper limit number that works best in the space. Circling back to not having Laurels exhibit.
September 12 – 15, 2024 – Emprise of the Black Lion at Autumn War in Tenino
Seneschal attended the last site walk through. Raphael’s report: It is a good site for all Emprise activities. There are good horse boarding facilities. It is advantageous for both Emprise as well as war.
New Business
July 13, 2024 – Peasants is on the calendar – when spring comes around, please check your local neighborhood parks for suitability. Main criteria – toilets, ADA accessibility, hill for cheese rolling, parking.
December 7, 2024 – Tri-Baronial Yule is not happening – but we have the date if anyone wishes to propose an event.