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November/December Meeting Minutes

NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2015 Wyewood business meeting minutes
7:19 open
REPORTS
HERALD – Consults are going on. Mir has his badge passed and some others, too. And he needs help with court heraldry.
RAPIER – Rapier is happening, and Martin is fabulous and Baroness loves Martin.
ARCHERY-
A&S- Computer failure. Culinary is cooking up a storm. Started discussions over soup about different subjects. Looking for topics/subjects for FCS.
CHATELAINE- No report.
EXCHEQUER- Checking = $5937.39. Savings = $6701.85. No outstanding checks and Sophis ia awesome.
CHRONICLER-
CHAMBERLAIN- We have storage.
WEBSTER- Car is in the shop. Changes in website for ease of use. There were 144 broken links fixed to 10. A&S paperwork not yet done.
BARONAGE- Robert- Crown is aware of term of office, Polling next year. Visiting other Baronies for the Yule season. Sergeantry meeting tonight, declarations for the Sergeantry due by St. Bubba. Robert is re-doing wording for awards.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
No business meeting in December.
YULE/ST BUBBA – Need gate volunteers. Pre-reg is open, website is up. Herald help is needed. Pieces of the true Wye are available. Story telling contest, desert auction (all deserts must have a card with ingredients listed).
12TH NIGHT- No report.
Final budget approved.
Arts Unframed – October 15.
NEW BUSINESS
Scribal at Alamanda’s on Sunday.
Jan 8 FCS Constantia will open the church, please let her know if you’re coming!
Question came up about changing FCS night. No changes made.
August 6 possible for Champions. Xenos will put in a bid.

Meeting close 7:53pm
Vashti of Wyewood, Chronicler
Megan Robertson

News

Sebastian’s Celebration of Life, Sunday, December 13 at 2:00pm

Sebastian’s
Celebration of Life gathering.

Sunday December 13th beginning at 2 pm we will say good bye and celebrate
the life of Todd Christopher Simpson known to many as HLS Sebatian
ffraser. The memorial will be held at CountyLine Shooting Sports 35502 Hwy
507 McKenna, WA. Please bring a copy of any fun pictures you have of Todd
and a story or two to tell. In lieu of flowers please donate to the Todd
Simpson memorial fund at the store. As Todd’s passion was to educate
people about guns and gun safety, proceeds will be used to purchase a
memorial plaque and begin construction on the classroom he wanted.

Arts and Sciences, News, SCA Life

Wyewood Winter Feast – January 16th, 2016

Greetings unto the populace of Wyewood and those that call her Friend,

Harvests are safely stored for the winter, sheep recalled from the high pastures before the onset of the snows, and the hearth prepped to keep the seeping chill at bay. With quiet within the woods and calm upon the fields, noble Robert, Baron, and serene Gabrielle, Baroness, open the halls of Wyewood for a winter feast to honor and celebrate our quintessential patron saint, Saint Bubba.

Come be seated at the tables of the Lord and Lady of Wyewood. Participate or witness the competition to be the next baronial Arts & Sciences champion. Attend a class on getting situated in our Society. Perhaps compete in a rapier tourney of fun and evil? Most certainly stay and attend a Wyewood feast that follows the travels of Saint Bubba across the Known World until his arrival at the walls of Chepstow!

What: The Feast of Saint Bubba

When: Saturday, January 16th, 2016.

Where: Maple Valley Community Center,
22010 SE 248th Street, Maple Valley, WA 98038

Time: Doors open at 10AM, Feast begins at 6PM.

Fees: Gate is $12/Adult, 18 & younger free ($5 Non-member surcharge applies). Feast is $8 for ages 7 and older, free for ages 6 and under.

Pre-registration: The feast is by pre-reg only. To pre-reg, visit http://sca-events.geyercomputers.com/ and click on Pre-reg.

More info: Additional information about all the activities, full feast info, and more can be found at http://sca-events.geyercomputers.com/

Written by my own paw this sixth day of December, Anno Societatis 50, from my warm manorial roost in Wyewood

Constantine

News, SCA Life

Upcoming Activities within Wyewood

Below is a list of our upcoming activities within Wyewood. This is NOT meant to be a comprehensive list of events in the surrounding areas or include a copy of our Baroness and Baron’s progress during this holiday season.

– Dec-11 … Business Meeting & Sergeantry Q&A

– Dec-25 … Business Meeting Cancelled – Enjoy time with your Loved Ones!

– Jan-08 … FCS – Tymme has agreed to open the church for populace members not away at 12th Night in Portland.

– Jan-16 … Feast of St. Bubba – Be there for the festivities!

– Jan-22 … Business Meeting

– Feb-12 … FCS

– Feb-26 … Business Meeting

In Service,

Lady Alessandra da Montefeltro
Seneschal Wyewood

Combat Arts, News

Archery practice Nov 27 recap

4 brave (or maybe crazy?) people came out to shoot in the cold weather.
There were 3 crossbows and a stray longbow 😉 Scores submitted before we
went to lunch were:

Crossbow:
Avine – 57, John – 88, Tymme – 96

Period Longbow:
Dearbhail – 66

Period Crossbow:
Avine – 64, John – 96, Tymme – 108

Period Longbow IKAC:
Dearbhail – 142

Tymme “Prodkiller” Lytefelow, OGGS

Combat Arts, News

Thrown Weapons Practices (re-posted from Wyewood Archery list)

I’m pleased to announce that Evrard has two new Assistant Thrown Weapons Deputies for Wyewood, Dearbhail and Rurik.
Additionally, I’m very happy to say that they have volunteered to run thrown weapons practices on Saturdays at the Wyewood range per the schedule below. As most of you know, I will not be available for a while during my recovery from surgery.
The start and end time for some of these TW practices may vary from archery practice – the TW marshal assistant deputy who is in charge for the date will announce the start and end times a day or two in advance of the practice date.
As for archery practice, if weather is an issue the TW deputy who is in charge of running that date’s practice will confirm via the Wyewood Archery yahoo list whether or not thrown weapon practice is on or cancelled for a particular date.
Nov 14 – Rurik
Nov 21 – Dearbhail
Dec 12 – Rurik
Dec 19 – Dearbhail
Jan 9 – Rurik
Feb 13 – Rurik
Feb 27 – Dearbhail
Mar 12 – Rurik
Mar 26 – Dearbhail
Apr 9 – Rurik
Apr 23 – Dearbhail
Many thanks to Rurik and Dearbhail for stepping up to do this!
Please let me know if you have any question.
YIS,
Emma la rousse d’Argentan
Yeoman to her Excellency Emmelina, Baroness of Madrone
Arcuarius to Dearbhail ingen Donnachaich
Thrown Weapons Deputy to
Evrard de Valogne, Chief Archer of Wyewood

News, Officer Roles, SCA Life

Seeking recommendations for the Wyeknot

Greetings onto the Barony of Wyewood.

We are coming upon our winter feast. During this time we
traditionally give out Wyewoods highest award. The Wyeknot.
We do not have to give one out each year, but we’d really,
really, really, like to.

The Wyeknot is given out for long and dedicated activity in
the Barony for Martial, A&S, or Service. Or, any combination of
the three. A similar award in Madrone is the Red Branch.
In Blatha An Oir it is similar to the L’Ordre du Gaunt d’Or.

One of the “requirements” of the Wyeknot is: “Wyewood just
wouldn’t be the same without them here.” Don’t worry about
if the person you recommend may not have some of our
lower awards. Since we are new, we will be doing some of
this “out of order” for a while. ;{)

The members of the Order of the Wyeknot, Myself and
her excellency are waiting to hear from you.

Also, if you know of anyone who is deserving of recognition
for any award, or a Piece of the True Wye, please contact us
before January.

Thank you!
In Service

Robert and Gabrielle, Baron and Baroness of Wyewood

Arts and Sciences, News

Casting Pewter

Greetings to fair Wyewood and beyond,

I’m pleased to announce that I’ll be hosting an Introduction to Pewter Craft class.  This will be a hands-on class – each student will receive a stone mold ready to carve, and may expect to depart with the mold and a cast token of their own design.

Students wishing to learn to make buttons or pins (requiring three-part molds) should take this class first, to gain familiarity with the process and materials.

Why learn how to cast pewter?
Pewter items are a wonderful way to bring medieval aesthetics to our re-created world, as site tokens for events and on our clothes.

Pewter craft is relatively easy and inexpensive, and almost anyone can do it.

Perhaps after learning this craft you would like to take on a larger projects, such as site tokens for Twelfth Night 2017.

When?
Saturday November 21st, 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm

Where?
Liadain’s home one mile south of the FCS location in Renton. Address and directions will be sent to students. There is a slight chance that this may be moved to Spike’s home in southeast Seattle.

Cost?
$8.00 per student – payable before the class.  This covers the cost of the mold and pewter, as well as handouts.

Dress?
Modern clothes of natural fibers in which you are comfortable and willing to get a little dusty or splashed by bits of pewter.  Full foot covering shoes, long sleeves and long pants/skirts, are recommended, also high necklines – ask about Spike’s scars 😉

Tools?
Students are encourage to bring their own tools if they wish, but we have a selection of tools for your use.  Very small (1/8” or less) chisels or other scraping tools, Exacto knives, and small metal Dremel bits in hand-tool holders are popular tools with pewter crafters, as are tools make from brass rod stock.  Soap stone is fairly soft, and many tools used for clay crafts will work with stone.

Teacher?
This class will be taught by Mistress Spike Zoetaert (Maddy DuMont) will teach the class.  Other folks with pewter experience will likely attend to assist and encourage.

Students?
We will take up to 4 students for this class, first come, first served.
A waiting list will be made and we may be able to expand to 8 students.  Additional classes will be offered in the future if there is interest.  If you happen to be under 18, have your parent contact Spike.

Research?
A message will be sent to the students with advice on research and design so they can come prepared to make the thing!

We look forward to sharing this fun and rewarding craft!

Joyfully,

Liadain ni Sheanachain and Spike Zoetaert

To register, contact Liadain at debra.greywolf (at) gmail (dot) com

For questions about contact, contact Spike at maddydumont (at) Comcast (dot) net

News

Business Meeting Notes 10/23/15

October 23, 2015 Friday Wyewood Business Meeting Notes
Chronicler Vashti Qoosh Paraan/Megan Robertson

Meeting open at 7:25pm

REPORTS

HERALD: Sergeantry badges are in process

BARONIAL MARSHALL/ARCHERY (Evrard reporting): Going well. Marshall (Evrard) is unable to attendSaturday practices for the foreseeable future due to job obligations and is having other TAMs runSaturday practices. Sofia asks if “Cupid Gets The Shaft” can be an official event? Evrard will check with people helping organize the event and report back. Whether a gate fee would be charged is discussed.

RAPIER (Don Donatello reporting): Don Donatello has been unable to attend recently due to work and has had Warder Martin run a couple of the practices. He’s been running drills with 4-5 fighters and it’s gone well. Big Thank You to Martin for stepping in.

CHATELAINE (Gwen reporting): “Nada”.

EXCHEQUER (Sofia reporting): Checking account balance: $5801.58, Savings account balance: $6691.61. ($1000 in deposits for 12th Night 2017 and St. Bubba Feast have recently been paid from our checking account.)

CHRONICLER (Vashti reporting): She’d like to have the process for submitting minutes to the Officers, fb, the email list, newsletter, and website clarified. It was recommended that the Chronicler post the minutes in full to the Baronial email list, requesting that any corrections or additions be provided to her prior to the next FCS night. A message on Facebook will direct members to review the minutes as posted in the Baronial email list. If there are no corrections received, she will ensure the minutes are posted to the Baronial website in time for the FCS following the business meeting. If there are corrections, they should be entered and the amended minutes posted to the email list again. If there are no corrections received, she will ensure the minutes are posted to the Baronial website in time for the FCS following the business meeting.

CHAMBERLAIN (Don Donatello reporting): Storage is fine. Sofia now has a key. Keyholders are now Don Donatello, Sofia, and Alessandra.

B&B (Baron Robert reporting): They received award recommendations and are requesting additional recommendations. He is attending BAO’s Harvest Feast tomorrow (October 24).

UNFINISHED BUSINESS:

ARTS UNFRAMED (Alessandra reporting): We made money! Profit $500.16 (included in bank balances). 12 people completed the Laurel Scavenger Hunt. 19 people brought 129 books! 10-15 A&S displays. 65 paying adults attended. 1 hour set-up time was a bit short, will adjust for next year, tentatively scheduled for October 15, 2016. The school worked great. May move the A&S Consult Table next year to main area. I don’t know for sure if we will increase set-up time. If we have more hands on deck we would need less time. Will do more advertising next year!

FEAST OF ST BUBBA/YULE (Avine reporting): Waiting on 2016 insurance document from Kingdom.

2016 BUDGET PROPOSAL (Exchequer Sofia presenting): No questions, Site rental cost adjusted by $120. 2016 Budget Voted on and approved.

12th NIGHT (Liadain reporting): Deposit has been paid to the hotel. Nothing happening with committees yet. Room reservations open Feb 1, 2016. Do we want to have a Baronial Hospitality Suite? Will revisit next business meeting.

NEW BUSINESS:

A&S OFFICER: Constantia’s application voted on and approved. She has never been a member of the Communist Party.

NOVEMBER AND DECEMBER BUSINESS MEETINGS: Changed for the holidays. November 27Business Meeting CANCELLED, and December 25 Business Meeting CANCELLED. If necessary any business needing attention will be addressed at November’s FCS on November 13, or December’s FCS onDecember 11.

BANK (Exchequer Sofia and Seneschal Alessandra reporting): Signatories at the bank did not get changed over to Sofia and Alessandra. We are updating the signature cards, adding Liadain as Deputy Exchequer, and the Baron and Baroness are redoing their signatures. Chronicler signed as recording secretary. These minutes will be emailed to all members of The Barony of Wyewood, and to James Stutz, Vice President, Branch Manager, HomeStreet Bank.

Signatories are recorded as:
1. Baron: (legal name) Robert Mitchell/Baron Robert
2. Baroness: (legal name) Heather Lazzaretti/Baroness Gabrielle
3. Exchequer: (legal name) Linda Hosea/Sofia
4. Seneschal: (legal name) Denise Garlington/Alessandra
5. Deputy Exchequer: (legal name) Debra Greywolf/Liadain

UPCOMING EVENTS:

BAO Harvest Feast, Kingdom Feast, Fall Crown Council, DL’s Yule,

Call for any other business? NO? NO!

Meeting closed 8:09pm