September 2024 Madrone Curia (Held October 1st, 2024)
Words from their Excellencies: Autumn War & Emprise went very, very well. Many thanks to the Emprise staff and all who helped.
Progress: Rose and Thorn Symposium, Demo on Oct 19th – if it works out.
Words from the Seneschal: Remote meeting for update to our Customary (Policies & Traditions) has been moved to 19th October at 10am. The document can be downloaded from this page https://baronyofmadrone.net/business…/forms-and-waivers/. All are welcome to read and comment to help us improve it.
Spring Colloquium – March 22, 2025 – Seeking bids – Due by October Curia
Lionhearts in the Park – May 31, 2025 – Seeking bids – Due by December Curia
Words from the Porte de L’eau Seneschal: Yule planning is moving along well. PdL will be putting in a bid for May Crown
Exchequer: Officers who have not turned in their budgets, please do so before November when we will be having our Financial Committee Meeting.
A&S: Classes were taught at Autumn War/Emprise. Some Barony members will be teaching at Wastekeep Collegium. Gareth and Matilda were called up for Vigil for Laurel at Autum War.
Chatelaine: More information about the Demo at the Swedish club on October 19th will be upcoming. Decision will be made by Chatelaine, BnB & Seneschal if it will be an appropriate event for us.
Armed Combat: Good practices, no injuries, new faces, new code for door at Kapka has been received.
Rapier & Cut & Thrust: Lots of people coming out for practice, both at Kapka and Thursday nights on the Eastside.
Chamberlain: Signs and tables were brought to Emprise and back to storage.
Scribal: Several award scrolls were given out at Autumn War/Emprise. New person came to North meeting at Forest Park. Many repeat folks dropping in at both North and South meetings.
Social Media: 2 new members added to the Facebook group. Clean out of spammers. Curia meetings are being announced on Discord
Webminister: WordPress apps updated, website updated with latest information including Yule Event, updated Baronial calendar, new photos of Baron & Baroness. Budget turned in to Exchequer.
GUILDS/ACTIVITIES/SERGEANTRY
- Sergeants: At September Crown, sergeants and candidates were very busy:
- Yeoman Simon and Courtier Margaret supported lists and Margaret also took part in the Kingdom Protector Tournament.
- Candidate Nathanael (Phil) took part in a number of thrown weapons activities
- At Autumn War our Lancer Candidate Valerien (Val) and our Sergeant candidate Nicklaß (Nick) both passed their prowess tests demonstrating amazing skill!
- Gallant/Courtier Kate had a wonderful time participating in the melees at Border War
- Gallant Mecia created a blog to share and document her A+S endeavors: Mecia577’s Blog
Coming up:
- Updates to sergeants and candidates resumes/wiki pages continues and candidate continue work on their quests.
Culinary: Cooks guild equipment has been consolidated at Baron Aeron Corrino who kindly offered storage space in their home.
Dance: There will be dance instruction at Yule in the afternoon and a ball in the evening. Practice continues at the Madrone Baronial Social site at KapKa Cooperative School, dance in the meeting space upstairs from the heavy/rapier practice in the gym starting at 7 PM every third Monday of the month.
Other upcoming dance practices in the area:
- Thursday, October 24, in Wyewood / Kent
- Thursday, November 7, in Porte de l’Eau / Kirkland
Equestrian: Baroness Anissa is our new equestrian champion – huzzah!
Socials Upstairs at Kapka School:
Monday October 7th– Guilds and Groups activity night, run by Keri-je
Events:
Emprise: Emprise went very well. No incidents. 14 horses participated. We made a profit.
Rapier Tourney – 14 entrants, 9 in melee
Yule: Yule will be the Canton of PdL’s official event – December 7th 2024. A day of music, dance and games with Potluck feast and A&S championships at St. Andrews Lutheran Church in Bellevue. There will be a bread baking competition sponsored by the incipient Bakers Guild, an equipment swap, and a ball in the evening. Event will be free, but donations are welcome.
Rogues Tavern: February 8th 2025. Vasa Hall has provided new fees – $50 higher. New budget submitted. Event approved.
New Business:
Online Athenaeum will be discussed at the next Curia.