MINUTES OF THE JULY 25TH MADRONE CURIA
Chaired by Madrone Seneschal Ynesen Ongge Xong Kerij-e.
Words from their Excellencies – Barunin Gera Gangolffin and Barun Christopher MacEveny
- The new pavilion held up very well at July Coronation
- Progress: September Crown
- Tentative: Baron’s Ball or Rose & Thorn Symposium
Words from the Seneschal – Ynesen Ongge Xong Kerij-e
- The new Kingdom Seneschal Viscountess Alessandra Luciana Giancomo has been announced and will replace the current Seneschal Mistress Attia Prima at 12th
- Quarterly Report is in progress.
- Date Reservations Forms (DRF) have been completed for the Colloquiums and for 2024 events for Kingdom Calendar
Words from the Porte de L’eau Seneschal – Margaret Palmer
- Quarterly Report has been turned in
- Planning for the Heraldic Symposium – October 7th 2023 goes apace.
- A newcomers track was requested
OFFICERS REPORTS
Exchequer – Etienenette
- Checks have gone out for Atheneum expenses and Fighter Practice.
- Financial Meeting still to be scheduled
- Quarterly Report is in progress.
Arts & Sciences – Aeron Corrino
- Absent – No report
Chatelaine – Tabytha Morgan / Gold Key – Isentrude von Osten
- Several email & Facebook inquiries, “Welcome to Madrone” written up and available for download from Baronial Website: https://baronyofmadrone.net/welcome-newcomers/
Chamberlain – Enzio Bandinelli
- All gear that went out for events have been returned
Herald – Simon Fisc
- Received some interest / enquiries about registering persona names & arms.
- Table shall be set up at Colloquiums for heraldry consultation.
- Request for newcomer focus class for October Heraldic Symposium.
Armored Combat – Nicklaß Volkhart
- Absent – No report
Rapier Marshal – Temetgen de Worde
- Practice goes well. No accidents/incidents/injuries
- New fighters showing up at Eastside practice in Crossroads Park
Scribe – Currently Open. Barun Kit has stepped in temporarily.
- Monthly Scribal nights (Wednesdays) continue, alternating between Bellevue & Lake Forest Park and will be announced on the Barony’s Facebook group.
- Interest expressed/received for Deputy Scribe position
Social Mediator – Basilius Fuchs
- 19 added to Baronial Facebook group
Webster – Rowenna de Manning
- Website is updated and up to date with all activities and events.
Chronicler – Rowena Jade of the Lion Isles
- August Leaf published on website
- An introductory leaflet to the SCA & Madrone with list of activities and an “Upcoming Events” flyer is now available for download at https://baronyofmadrone.net/the-leaf/
GUILDS/ACTIVITIES/SERGEANTRY
Sergeantry – Basilius Fuchs & Emma la rouse d’Argentan
- There are plans for a dinner/potluck social for all sergeants
Culinary Guild – Ysolt Tayler of Windhill
- Meeting next week
- Box lunches were sold at $10 at Atheneaum
- Dinner was sold at $5 per pop at Peasants Revel
- Looking to contribute light repast for Colloquium
- Original charter by the Kingdom of the West has been transferred to An Tir and is now in Madrone’s possession.
Dance – Trahaern ap Leuan
- Continues 1st Mondays in PDL, 3rd Monday at Kapka School
SOCIALS AND EVENTS
Socials
- Ice cream social planned at Kapka/Park behind school on August 7th
- Social planned for September 11 (upstairs at Kapka School)
Events
Athenaeum Closing Report – Baroness Spike Zoetart
- 255 total attendees, 3 comp, 4 youth. 55 exhibitors, 67 Laurels pre-scheduled.
- A good profit was made
- Post Mortem:
- Besides using Facebook, information should be disseminated via Email as Facebook limits post/event reach.
- Pre-scheduled Laurel “chats” should be limited to 3.
Peasants Revel Closing Report – Baroness Bergdis Thorgrimsdottir
- About 75 attendees
- 3 bumps & bruises – not significant
- Post Mortem:
- Should seek another suitable space: Free, more available parking, hill to roll cheese.
NEW EVENTS
August 12th Martial Colloquium / October 28th Arts & Sciences Colloquium
- Those that have pledged and wish to pledge money to support this free event, please contact Eden Rain directly.
- There is plenty of table space. Please sign up to teach classes / demo
- For the October Colloquium, there will be a revel in the evening that will require garb, and the culinary guild will sponsor a light repast for dinner and the cost of renting the kitchen.
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 – Bid due by Dec Curia
- July 13 – Peasants Revel – Bid due by Feb Curia
- 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.