Greetings all,

Please tell everyone you know who live in the borders of wyewood to send in their polling form. The crown is really looking for feedback on our selected candidates. So much so, they have extended the polling deadline for them.

The biggest issue we are probably having is that we have 4 baronies in a 40 mile radius and I’d guess, on average, half of the people who “live” in any given barony probably either play with the neighboring barony, or just on a kingdom level. In the past, people who don’t play with us have been hesitant to voice an opinion on our internal issues. But according to the SCA inc, those people *are* a part of us. (Face it. Legally…. you are stuck with us. 😉 )
Also, if your minor children are SCA members, they probably got a polling form too. While you may feel that your child is too young to have a say, their voice still counts towards our total population.

That includes people who live outside of Wyewood but play with us. Send their Magisties a missive explaining this along with your opinion of our current candidates.

So, please, please! send in your polling forms and independent letters. Even if it is simply to say something like: ” I live here but don’t play here” Or, “This individual is 6 years old and is too young to voice an opinion.” Or, “I only play at kingdom level, not local.” Or, “I play in Wyewood but don’t live there.”

Any reply….. positive, negative or neutral is much, much, *much* better than no reply at all.

IMPORTANT: While this response rate “problem” has been an major issue for us in the past, I have just (now) been assured by people in the know that a low response won’t affect our baronial status. But, it could affect the selection of who will be replacing Gabri and myself.

Since I also figure that the people who play with someone else won’t be reading this on the Wyewood lists. So I will be trying to forward this to the surrounding baronies.

Thank you for your time and attention.

In service to the Kingdom, Crown and the Barony.

Baron Robert (de la) Trinitie (the chickenhearted)
Baron of Wyewood.

Gabrielle Lepinay.
Baroness Wyewood.

Greetings Wyewood.

This Friday at the FCS we will have an opportunity for you to chat with and ask any questions you may have of the baronial candidates. Although we had a number of candidates nominated only one couple was able to accept their nomination; Lady Alessandra and Lord Evrard. Below is the letter of intent that was submitted as well as both of their SCA resumes.

Please feel free to let me know if you have any questions.

In service,

Ameline
Deputy Seneschal

*Letter of Intent*

Unto Their Royal Majesties Eirik and Driffina, Their Royal Highnesses Kjartan and Sha’ya, Their Excellencies Robert and Gabrielle, and the wonderful populace of the Barony of Wyewood, do we, Lord Evrard de Valogne and Lady Alessandra da Montefeltro send our warmest and most humble greetings. This letter shall serve as our honest intention to put ourselves forward for consideration as candidates to serve as Baron and Baroness of Wyewood.

To that end, we acknowledge and can accept the commitment of three years of service to the Barony of Wyewood, of which we have seen the responsibilities as laid out in Corpora and in the baronial customary. If chosen, we intend to make ourselves available to the populace through all means be that in person, phone, email or social media.

Our vision for the future of the barony is to foster growth. Growth not only through creating a welcoming environment for any newcomers but also by encouraging all of our populace to explore the many opportunities available within our barony, the kingdom, and Society. To improve quality and increase enjoyment of everyone’s’ participation.

Service and expanding knowledge is very dear to both of us. We are both currently officers of this barony and marshals. We attend practices and project days. In addition, teaching and taking courses in new skills has deepened our appreciation for The Dream and has kept us both participating for over 20 years. It would be our goal to inspire others to find their path, wherever it may lead.

We wish to serve as Baron and Baroness out of our love for the Barony – our family. The populace has gained notice for its dedicated service; hospitality; open welcome of visitors, old friends, and new members; and their support of each other and the barony. Guiding gently, maintaining the Baronial tradition of fun and welcome, we will continue to foster the feeling of community by building upon the efforts of our founding coronets.

Wyewood is full of amazing individuals and the Baron and Baroness are nothing without them. As such, we intend to support our officers and populace to the utmost of our abilities. We will also rely on them to help make our vision a reality. As representatives of the Crown, we will be open to our populace; listening to them, their thoughts, their feelings, and relaying those opinions to the Crown as well as communicating the wishes of the Crown to our Populace.

We remain in service,

Evrard de Valogne, AoA, GdS, OGGS, JdL
mka David Keil, archosevrard@gmail.com

Alessadra da Montefeltro, AoA, GdS, JdL
mka Denise Garlington, alessandra.dm@colecat.net

*SCA Resumes*

*Name:* Evrard de Valogne

*Arms:* Argent, on a pale between two pheons azure an arrow inverted headed
of a fleur-de-lis Or.

http://wiki.antir.sca.org/index.php?title=Evrard_de_Valogne

*Awards:*

AoA- AS 39 An Tir
Companion of the Fork – Wyewood AS 39
Companion of the Knife- Wyewood AS 40
Companion of the Spoon- Wyewood AS 40
Goutte de Sang- AS 42 An Tir
Wye Knot- AS 42 Wyewood
Grey Goose Shaft- AS 43 An Tir
Green Leaf- AS 44 Madrone
Gwraidd- AS 44 Madrone
Tsveti (blue)- AS 45 Madrone
Jambe de Lion- AS 45 An Tir
La Compaignie de la Forche (Wyewood) AS 50
Began SCA in 1991 at Junefaire. Started shooting archery in the same year.

*Arrow Making/ Fletching:*
Started fletchng my own arrows in 1992. Have crafted over 1500 arrows in my career for myself and fellow archers. I greatly enjoy the creative process of crafting beautiful precision equipment and the constant learning of new and old techniques.

Started with Wyewood in 2003, quickly became deputy to branch herald.

Restarted archery in Wyewood in 2004, became Chief Archer. Since then archery has been a major force for the branch in numbers, activity, a ccomplishments and service to the kingdom.

*Training and outfitting new archers: *

In addition to fletching arrows I also am a resource of finding suitable bows for new archers. I will find used bows on ebay/craigslist for reasonable prices, clean the bows up from just removing old tape and leather to completely refinishing the bow.

*Armor Manufacture:*

Participated in a weekly armor workshop for 3 years in Wyewood at Tristan de Ver’s home. Developed a Cherbourg style plastic plate body armor covered in leather and assisted in making 24 sets for prospective and current fighters. We made gorgets, gauntlets, greaves and vambraces of mostly leather and plastic. Also gave basic instruction in fighting techniques.

*Marshalling: *
Warranted TAM in 2004, Senior in 2006.
Warranted Junior Armored Combat Marshal in 2004, Senior in 2010
Thrown Weapons Marshal in 2006, Senior later that year.
Combat Archery Marshal in 2008, Senior in 2010

*Armored Combat:*
One of the original Fyrdmen of Wyewood, fought sword and shield for seven years.
Combat Archer for Clan Carn from 2009-Present, Lance Corporal

*Offices:*

Chief Archer of Wyewood 2004-05 Re launched archery in the branch in 2004 and fostered it to its current strength of over 70 archers registered in our groups listing.

Wyewood Herald from 2005-07

Contingency Deputy to the Kingdom Royal Archer 2007-2011 Assisted with re-write to the Book of Target in 2010. I also was the MIC of the Kingdom Protector Tournament for two years.

Chief Archer of Madrone 2007-2011 MIC for September Crown as the hosting branch and three time MIC for Emprise of the Black Lion and Lionhearts archery championship.

Madrone Herald from 2011-2013
Clan Carn Herald from 2009-Present
Wyewood Baronial Marshal and Chief Archer 2015-Present

*Classes:*

Leatherworking:
Archery Bracers and Arrow Quivers
Armor Construction

*Archery:*

Basic Archery, Intermediate Techniques on a weekly basis at the Wyewood archery range.
Target Archery Marshalling
Target arrows construction of modern and medieval styles
Combat arrow construction

*Championships:*

Midhaven Archery Champion AS 42-43
Madrone Archery Champion AS 43-44
Archery Champion of Druim Doinnean AS 45-46
Wyewood Archery Champion AS 48-49

*Students:*

Dearbhail ingean ui Donnchaidh- 9/2008 Order of the Grey Goose Shaft 6/2/2012
Wulfwyn Aethulfwulfsdothor- 1/2009; Order of the Grey Goose Shaft 1/25/2014
Tymme Lytefellow- 1/2009; Order of the Grey Goose Shaft 5/31/2014
Aetheria de Fleury- 3/2012
Dragomira Sokolov- 8/2013
Aurora Prindle- 8/2013
Giulia Stanizi- 5/2015

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*Name: *Alessandra da Montefeltro (registered May 2005)
*Arms:* Azure, an open book and on a chief Or a quill pen fesswise between two lozenges Gules (November 2013)
http://wiki.antir.sca.org/index.php?title=Alessandra_da_Montefeltro

*Current Affiliations*
Barony of Wyewood, where I live and play; Sep-2011 to Present
Member of Clan Carn; Aug-2010 to Present
Protege of Countess Elisabeth de Rossignol

*Offices Held*
Seneschal of the Barony of Wyewood, Apr-2015 to Present
Crier Listings Editor, Feb-2011 to Present
Deputy Seneschal of the Barony of Wyewood, Apr-2013 to Apr-2015
Kingdom Lists Minister (KLM), Jan-2003 to Jan-2007
Subscribing Member, 1996 to Present
First event – September Crown 1995 (AS XXX)

*Kingdom Awards*
Award of Arms (Skepti Ravensfury & Asa Starradottir), Jul-22-2000 (AS XXXV)
Order of the Goutte de Sang (Thorin Njalsson & Dagmaer in Hvassa), Sep-4-2004 (AS XXXIX)
Order of the Jambe de Lion (Ieuan Gower & Gwyneth Gower), Sep-14-2013 (AS XLVIII)

*Non-Armigerous Awards*
Star of Eisenmarche, Mar-27-1999 (AS XXXIII)
Companion of the Royal Company of the Sable Rose, Argent
Green Leaf of Madrone
Princess’ Knot of Avacal; given by HRH Bryjna Lovisdottir of Axewater, Feb-2011 (AS XLV)
Prince’s Favour of Tir Righ; given by HRH Alden ap Owain, Mar-2011 (AS XLV)
Princess’ Talon of Favour of Tir Righ; given by HRH Katherine Moore, Mar-2011 (AS XLV)
Forget-me-not; given by HRM Dagmaer in Hvassa, Jan-2012 (AS XLVI)
Forget-me-not; given by HRM Astrid av det Fjord Landskap, Jan-2013 (AS XLVII)
Forget-me-not; given by HRM Caoimhe ingen Domnaille, Jul-2013 (AS XLVIII)
Princess’ Knot of Avacal; given by HRH Sadb ingen Thuathail, Aug-2013 (AS XLVIII)
Bountiful Hand; given by TRM Ieuan Gower & Gwyneth Gower, Jan-2014 (AS XLVIII)
La Compaignie de la Forche (Wyewood); given by Their Excellencies Baron
Robert de la Trinitie and Baroness Gabrielle Lepinay, Mar-2015 (AS XLIX)
Bountiful Hand; given by TRM Savaric Coeur-de-Lion & Dalla in Fagra, May-2015 (AS L)
Forget-me-not; given by HRM Dalla in Fagra, Jul-2015 (AS L)
Order of the Jeweled Ring (Gleann Abhann); given by HRM Joan of Ooc, Oct-2015
Forget-me-not; given by HRM Mary Grace of Gatland, Jan-2016 (AS L)

*Guild Memberships*

Madrone Pewters Guild
An Tir Lampworkers Guild
Royal Company of the Sable Rose
Madrone Sewing Guild
Embroiders and Embellishers’ Sub-Guild

*Interests*

Marshal: Warranted Junior Armored Combat Marshal in Aug-2013
Retinue: Royal and Baronial beginning in Jul-2011
Embellishment, especially blackwork
Lists, local to kingdom level
Pewter casting
Glass etching
Silk painting

Baron Robert de la Trinitie and Baroness Gabrielle Lepinay request nominations for those who would succeed them as the next Baron and Baroness of Wyewood.

Nominations should be sent to Lady Ameline de Beaumont at agembala@gmail.com by May 15th, 2016.

Letters of Intent and Resumes are due on May 27th, 2016 – please forward copies to Baron Robert and Baroness Gabrielle at coronets@wyewood.org; and the Wyewood Deputy Seneschal (Ameline de Beaumont) at agembala@gmail.com.

Documents from all applicants will be forwarded in a single package to Their Majesties.

The following schedule outlines the remainder of the polling process:
June 5th, 2016 – Polling forms will be mailed;
June 10th, 2016 at 7:30pm – Candidate meet and greet with the populace at United Christian Church, 15509 116th Ave SE, Renton, WA 98058;
June 17th, 2016 – Polling form deadline, forms must be postmarked by this date.

Only current, paid members who reside within the boundaries of the Barony are eligible to receive a polling form. Officers and Sergeants residing outside this area must contact the Deputy Seneschal (Ameline de Beaumont) with proof of membership and mailing address no later than June 5th, 2016.

Those who do not contact the Deputy Seneschal by this deadline will not receive a polling form. Anyone who does not receive a polling form is welcome to send comments to the Crown directly.

Additional questions may be directed to Lady Ameline de Beaumont, Deputy Seneschal of Wyewood, at agembala@gmail.com.