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Meeting 11/18

Posted on November 18, 2015 by Webminister

Due to a cancellation by the library, the meeting tonight will be held at Suzanne’s. As before, please contact the seneschal email if an address is required or check the Facebook group

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A Tale of Two Citizens Let us look at our two fr A Tale of Two Citizens Let us look at our two friends. Our first friend knows they have a strong interest in medieval history. They know exactly what culture inspires them, what years they would have preferred to live in, they even know what name they would like to be called. This new member is well on their way to participating in the SCA they have already skipped over some of the first steps that our new people commonly take. And that's great, they know where they are headed. As long as they're having fun then everything is alright. Let us look at our other friend. They know that they are interested in history, but they are interested in many aspects of history. They are equally as interested in many different cultures and many different events that happened through history, so they have not yet zeroed in on a specific time or a specific persona. It is perfectly fine for them to take their time and explore all of these little corners of history and cultures that enrich it. Either of these paths to begin participating in the Society for Creative Anachronism are just fine. Since our goals revolve around having fun, learning and personal growth, then they are already winning at the game. If you would like to learn more about the first steps that you can take while participating in the SCA feel free to talk to members of your local group or contact us online. #SCAIowa #AxedRoot #Calontir #Calontir_Official #AnkneyIowa #AmesIowa #SocietyForCreativeAnachronism #CurrentMiddleAges
Barony of Coeur d’Ennui: Baronial Investiture Oc Barony of Coeur d’Ennui: Baronial Investiture October 16, 2021 Baronies are one of the larger group types in the Society for Creative Anachronism. One of the features of these groups are the baronial representatives of the Kingdom royalty. Usually a pair of volunteers are chosen by the Crown to lead the group. They typically serve terms of around two years, though some serve for longer. They are referred to as Baron/Baroness as appropriate for them. The Barony of Coeur d’Ennui, modernly the greater Des Moines Area, is installing two new representatives this coming weekend on October 16th, in Maxwell Iowa. The primary event is the installment of the new Baron/Baroness on Saturday. Other features are the lunch inn (an opportunity to purchase lunch on site - though you are welcome to bring your own,) an Arts and Sciences competition, and fighting. More information can be found on the website below. If you have questions about something on the site, please feel free to ask in the comments. This free event (yes, free - no entry fee) is a great chance for SCA friends to gather together and have some Historic Fun together. Chichauqua Bottoms Greenbelt Lodge 8700 NE 126 Avenue Maxwell, Iowa 50161 Barony of Coeur d’Ennui https://barony-cde.org/drupal/investiture #SCAIowa #AxedRoot #Calontir #Calontir_Official #MedievalIowa #CedarRapids #CedarFalls #DesMoines #AnkneyIowa #AmesIowa
Hi Everyone. It looks like we're taking the week Hi Everyone. It looks like we're taking the week off this week for our local SCA meeting for axed root in Ames Iowa. Our next scheduled meeting his next Wednesday, October 13th 2021 and is being held at the Ames public library in the auditorium room. The other big reminder for everyone is that this weekend is the crown tournament. This event is pre-register only and the deadline for registration is tomorrow evening. If you plan on attending the crown tournament make sure to register at the following website . https://www.magmor.net/crown-tourney/ We hope to see a bunch of our friends there as we all gather together and find out who gets to follow up the longest reign in the history of our kingdom. Following that hopefully we will be getting back to regular schedule of activities announced in advance as well as getting to talk about some of the other upcoming events held around the kingdom
All of the things to do Luckily some things are g All of the things to do Luckily some things are getting back to a point where the fun can start again. SCA events are slowly restarting with an eye towards protecting our communities and members as we strive to have fun while protecting those of us at risk during the pandemic. Be sure to check out the list of the upcoming events on the kingdom calendar at calontir.org. A variety of the fall and winter events are showing up on the schedule and you can get ready to come out and have some historic fun at an SCA event. Check with your local group to see when and where they are meeting. Join in on the fun at the local level too. Remember that one of the most common ways people participate in the SCA is with the projects they do at home. As we head into the cooler months you may wish to check out a new project or skill to learn. We also wanted to let new and potential members know that there are discussions in the SCA to require proof of vaccination or negative test results to participate at SCA events as we work to protect our communities and members. Ask your local groups or follow along on the kingdom resources to catch all of the latest updates on requirements and efforts to help our communities. We hope to see you all safe and sound very soon.
Newcomer Class on October 12th Each month of 2021 Newcomer Class on October 12th Each month of 2021 we plan on repeating a class designed for new and potential members that covers a brief introduction to the SCA. This class will be in approximately three parts with a break in between each for questions. The total length of the presentation is just over one hour depending on the number of questions people ask. The class will be offered on Zoom and is open to new members and people interested in learning more about the SCA. Current and experienced members are welcome but are not the target audience. The presentation is family friendly and all ages are welcome. The presentations are NOT recorded. Date October 12th Start Time 7pm (room opens about 6:30 for questions and sound check) The Link will be posed in the Facebook event for privacy/safety reasons and sent directly to others who request it. Title: A New Member’s First Steps: An Introduction to the SCA for New and Potential Members Range of topics include: • Brief history of the SCA • Ways people participate in the SCA • Requirements and expectations for participation • Foundational ideas for having an enjoyable SCA experience • Discussion of common first steps in participation • Various interests pursued by members. • An overview of common marshal (Combat) activities • Arts and Science topics (what people make and do) • Resources for additional information Facebook event linked to zoom presentation: https://fb.me/e/2DfLmQrvZ
SCA Names – Choosing your SCA Name Most people SCA Names – Choosing your SCA Name Most people participating in the SCA choose a second SCA name to use at events and when talking to their SCA friends. You too can choose an SCA name if you wish and register it with the SCA. There are many ways to go about creating your SCA name. Some people use the inspiration that comes from a specific culture. They might be interested in Viking cultures or old English. They might be inspired by classic tales of knightly virtue or great adventures. They might be drawn to the descriptive names that tell people where you are from or what you do for a living. You might have family connections that you wish to explore, connections to locations or to ancestors. If you have an inspiration, then you can take it to one of the consulting heralds who can help you find where it came from, how it was spelled, where it was used. They can also help you with the paperwork that it used to register your name with the SCA You are not required to register your name through the SCA, but for a small fee you can do so. If you have any questions about registering your name you can ask us or as any of your local heralds. #SCAIowa #AxedRoot #Calontir #Calontir_Official #MedievalIowa #DesMoines #AnkneyIowa #AmesIowa
All sorts of fun at the Wednesday night meeting of All sorts of fun at the Wednesday night meeting of Axed Root
Back from our break and ready to go - Newcomer Cla Back from our break and ready to go - Newcomer Class on October 12th We are back from our break and we are looking forward to any new members or those who are interested in joining us on October 12th for a virtual intro to the SCA presentation. This class will be in approximately three parts with a break in between each for questions. The total length of the presentation is just over one hour depending on the number of questions people ask. This interactive presentation will be offered on Zoom and is open to new members and people interested in learning more about the SCA. Current and experienced members are welcome but are not the target audience. The presentation is family friendly and all ages are welcome. The presentations are NOT recorded. We start a little early at 6:30 to make sure the sound works and to allow people to ask questions before we start, then we start presenting promptly at 7pm. Feel free to come with your questions to ask during the presentation or ask them in advance on the Facebook Event for the presentation linked below - Date October 12th Start Time 7pm (room opens about 6:30 for questions and sound check) The Link will be posed in the Facebook event for privacy/safety reasons and sent directly to others who request it. Title: A New Member’s First Steps: An Introduction to the SCA for New and Potential Members Range of topics include: • Brief history of the SCA • Ways people participate in the SCA • Requirements and expectations for participation • Foundational ideas for having an enjoyable SCA experience • Discussion of common first steps in participation • Various interests pursued by members. • An overview of common marshal (Combat) activities • Arts and Science topics (what people make and do) • Resources for additional information Facebook event linked to zoom presentation: https://fb.me/e/2DfLmQrvZ If you can’t join us on October 12th then feel free to join us for our November presentation or ask about how we can schedule a special presentation for you and your group of friends.
Minimum Armor Requirements for Rattan Combat It i Minimum Armor Requirements for Rattan Combat It is definitely a thrill to watch the combat recreation that is done by members of the Society for Creative and Anachronism, but to make this a safe sport there are certain rules and restrictions that must be followed. Over the past 55 plus years that the SCA has been recreating medieval combat, members have worked to make it safe by gaining an understanding of the armor requirements for this modern incarnation of a noble sport. The armor requirements are updated from time to time and can be found in the fighter's handbook available online. There are several different types of combat recreation practiced in the SCA and each have their own requirements. For rattan combat, participants are required to have a helmet that meets specific regulations including the size of the eye openings. The helmet must be robust enough to take the solid blows that are incurred during battle, so some of the modern cheap reproductions that can be found online do not meet these minimum armor requirements. The hands must be protected in some way, usually by means of gauntlets or mitten gauntlets. Fighters are required to wear sturdy footwear on the battlefield. They are also required to have groin protection, kidney protection and protection for the front and the back of the neck. Additional protection is required for the elbows and knees. How much additional armor people choose is often a point of personal preference and personal style. There are some people who enjoy going on the battlefield looking like a shining knight with a lot of steel armor, and there are the others who enjoy hiding more minimalistic armor beneath clothing to give a different look and feel. No matter what their look and style all fighters have to be inspected before they participate. There is more to this story than this brief overview. If you would like to learn more about the requirements for participation on the battlefields you can ask your local fighter Marshall or ask online.
The Little Differences. We know many people who e The Little Differences. We know many people who enjoy trying to exactly duplicate the extant examples that have survived from history. With a deeper understanding of history we begin to see all of the little differences that really did occur back in time and we try to step away from a modern aesthetic of mass production and closer to the mindset of the historic craftsperson. Many of the projects that we work on we should remember people living a thousand years ago didn't pop down to a shop and buy a pattern for a garment or an instruction book on how to do things. Instead they were taught by their parents, their grandparents, or members of their community. Although there are often many similarities based on a time period or a culture there are also many little differences in exact details in different objects. If you were in a small village and you learned how to sew your shirt from your grandmother and your neighbor learned from their grandmother there were, most likely, little differences that occurred. People from the next village over, from the next island or the next fjord probably had little differences in how they were taught, even when they were making the same basic objects. Why is this worth bringing up? Because for so many of our newer members, rather than stressing about making an exact duplicate of a specific garment or object, you can realize that you can make an attempt at a garment or an object. You get close to how it was done. This will likely show some of the little differences that you bring into the process or creation instead of machine made duplication. These differences are really no problem at all as long as you are not claiming that it is an exact reproduction. It is just your attempt at this thing. It can be a wonderful thing to celebrate all the differences. #SCAIowa #AxedRoot #Calontir #Calontir_Official #MedievalIowa #MedievalArt #DesMoines #AnkneyIowa #AmesIowa #SocietyForCreativeAnachronism #CurrentMiddleAges
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