• Thanks to their prior excellencies for their long service.
• Words from Their New Excellencies:
Madronans who received awards over the last few months:
July Coronation
Rowenna de Manning
Martin le Harpur
Madelena Vieri
Athenaeum
Gareth Hyre
Constance Davies
Christopher MacEveny
Alianora Greymoor
Margaret Palmer
Aeron Corrino
Ynesen Ongge Xong Kerij-e
Gera Gangolffin
Rowenna de Manning
Nathanael Lekarev
Sybil Katharine
Hobbe de Coyners
Rotrude the Halfblind
Margaret Palmer
Eden of Lionsguard
Madelena Vieri
Simon Fisc
Gisella Lisabetta Venier
Katryne MacKim
Spike Zoetart
Enzio Bandinelli
June Faire
Nicholas Volkart
Juana la Cristiana
Alicia du Bois
Athenaeum thanks:
Charles for vision, Joel event steward
Margaret for gate
Tayla for logistics and planning
Madrone Culinary guild for fabulous lunch
Numerous other indispensable contributors for setup, teardown, traffic direction, hospitality, etc
Amazing exhibitors!
Sven’s Porte de L’Eau Picnic:
Kudos to PDL, Simon, and the Porte Chalice recipients Etiennette and Christopher
Largesse:
They have a new Largesse coordinator Bianca di Baldesarre Saturnio,
They have a need for handmade gifts from Madronans to add to their Largesse that they gift to the crown & other groups to spread the fame of Madrone & its artisants. Largesse does NOT need to come in dozens!
Newcomers gifts:
Their Excellencies would like to be able to give a gift to acknowledge newcomers when they come to Baronial events. They are looking for Ideas: Cup and a Cap, like the Kingdom does? Pouch & plate? A cup and a pouch? Will ask online for more input.
• Words from the Seneschal (deputy) –
Kerij-e is mostly offline, through the 29th so Eden is acting. You can continue to contact the Seneschal’s office thru the Facebook and Email. Eden will attend to any urgent matters.
COVID is increasing so be considerate, mask, and look for cancellations. Kingdom calendar is not always reliable. [There was a positive COVID test after the PdL picnic.]
• Words from the Port de L’Eau Seneschal
– Event went well, 24 people, cube, battle croquet, Simon is our new games defender, Congratulations to Kit and Etienette for both receiving the Porte Chalice (2019 & 2022)
• Officers Reports
Exchequer – Etienette
-We have money.
-2nd Qtr report is in.
-Technically made a Loss this quarter as money was out for Athenaeum & we paid for the whole year’s storage locker this quarter. Once money is back from Athenaeum we should be fine.
-Financial meeting needs to be scheduled for August
-Got the list of who is signatory on the bank account. Gera is still on.
A&S – Aeron
– nothing beyond Athaneum
– Extending warrant for another year. Approved. Paperwork is in process.
Chatelaine – Tabytha
-needs a volunteer to become her deputy & eventually step into the role, but Tabby can keep on until we have a replacement.
-There were several new people at atheneum, including one coming back from a decade ago.
-Facebook and email has been quiet.
Chamberlain – Steven (Accepting applications – will make a decision at next Curia)
– equipment went in and out smoothly for Athenaeum and Coronation went well.
-Baronial tent will need repair. Working to have a local company fix it. We have an hourly rate but no final quote yet.
– Inventory scheduled Sept 11 time TBD
– We have an application for Chamberlain from Baron Enzio. Discussion next month
Herald – Simon
– Was able to inform someone of passed submissions from 6 years ago.
– Sept 19 Heraldic Consultation at Baronial Social – and instruction for new people
Armored Combat – Nicklaus (9/22 – extending) –
-3 brand new fighters, 1 relatively new. Loaner armor provided.
-About a dozen coming to practice.
– No practice Sept 5th
Rapier Marshal – Temetgen
– rapier is happening, paperwork is signed, no injuries.
– Extending warrant for another year. Paperwork is in process.
Scribe -Lianor and Kate McKimm will be sharing the role.
-We are good with general scribal supplies for now, but the painting kit may need $tuff.
-Adrianna is doing masters of award charters for new B&B.
-August 10th will be starting up Scribal Nights at 3rd place books, alternating with a south location, probably on second Wednesdays, or occasional weekend days in the non-tourney season.
-Lianor will take the point for the office, but Kate will help.
-Alicia du Bois is willing to teach classes.
Social Media Officer – Basilius
– 15 people added to Facebook group,
– welcome notes being sent to new people.
– Extending warrant for another year. Paperwork is in process.
Webster – Rowenna
-on July 10th she updated the website to present new B&B.
Chronicler – Eden (3/24)
-injured hand, things are behind.
• Guilds/Activities/Sergeantry
Sergeantry – Basilius and Kate
– Margaret will be testing on Arms and Armor and Marshall knowledge at Wyewood champions.
– Mecia will be testing/showing her A+S display at Wyewood champions
Culinary Guild – Tristin
Been busy. Made Lunch & treats for Athaneneum, and contribution to vigil at Coronation for Fina.
Looking at options to help at Emprise. And more vigil support at September Crown.
Dance – Ranulf/Trahaern
Dance continues on the eastside per Ranulf.
They may start up central Madrone dance again as well.
Equestrian – Annisa
No report – they were off jousting in 104 degree heat
• OLD BUSINESS
Athenaeum (July 9th) – Aeron
There was a Laurel Elevation, & many awards given, in addition to the Arts activities.
Kerij-e extended contract by site by an hour to be safe, but we were out in plenty of time. Former Queen Rauokinn runs court on time!
210 people through the gate, including 60 laurels. Some had not been involved for some time. 4 youth, and 30 non-members, many of whom were lapsed members due to COVID.
Lunch had 90 presold, and maybe another 10 sold onsite, once the guild knew they had spares
• NEW/UPCOMING BUSINESS
Baronial Monday Socials –
August 1 – Ice-cream Social – Hosted by Gera and Kit
August 15 – Inkle-weaving – Hosted by Margaret
Sept 5 – No practice, no social, KAPKA closed for holiday
Sept 19 – Heraldry Consultation
Call for hosts for future socials
August 26-28, 2022 – Emprise of the Black Lion – Gera and Alianora
We have insurance, Crier copy & biffies.
Prereg should be available soon.
Camping will be fist-come first serve. Cabins can be rented directly from the site as a full cabin.
Past has included breakfast cake for the Baroness. We will now have Bacon with the Baroness. The Culinary Guild will supplement with other tasty treats.
We will have info on the web. Pas de Armes, Equestrian, A&S on Sunday morning.
Swimming pool will be opened after court.
No provided meals beyond Sunday breakfast treats. BYO limited kitchen space may be available.
Recycling 2019 land layout –
First round of marketing has been sent out, and all web and social media presences updated.
His Majesty and Princesse Royale are coming!
• Discussion of 2023 and 2024 events –
There was a lengthy discussion of our Event plans for next year & going forward. We talked about the need to lighten both the volunteer workload and the calendar, what our priorities are, what we can be flexible with etc. We agreed that Emprise & Banquet could take turns – with each event held in alternate years. Athenaeum was determined to need the continuity of being held every year. Championship competitions were agreed to be negotiable, but having an event welcoming to new fighters is important, so Lionhearts will continue in some form, possibly returning to its roots as a tournament or even a camping event, TBD.
This leaves us with the following plan: Lionhearts in May (format TBD), Athenaeum in June, The Culinary Guild holding Peasants Revel in July, and Banquet/Emprise alternating in the Fall, allowing room in the Winter for impromptu fun events like the Tavern or Yule or ____? And of course a Porte de L’Eau event at their convenience.