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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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Newcomer Presentation on December 13th Each month Newcomer Presentation on December 13th Each month of 2022 we plan on repeating a presentation designed for new and potential members that covers a brief introduction to the SCA and an overview of how different people participate. This presentation will be in 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 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. Date December 13th Start Time 7pm (room opens about 6:30 for questions and sound check) The Link will be posed in the Facebook event, on the SCAIowa website and send directly to those who ask for it. Title: A New Member’s First Steps: An Introduction to the SCA for New and Potential Members The Range of topics include: • Brief history of the SCA • Different Ways people participate in the SCA • Different types of events to participate in • Requirements and expectations for participation • Advice on how to start and continue having a fun and enjoyable SCA experience • Discussion of some common first steps in participation • Overview of various interests pursued by members. o An overview of common marshal (Combat) activities o Arts and Science topics (what people make and do) • Resources for additional information Facebook event linked to zoom presentation: https://fb.me/e/28vGWPanh https://www.scaiowa.org/scaiowa-first-steps/ If you miss this presentation, you will have to wait and see what we have planned next
Helping out at event: Helping to set up events The Helping out at event: Helping to set up events The Society for Creative Anachronism is a non-profit educational organization that is run by the volunteers who enjoy participating in this hobby. There are a number of ways you can help to keep the SCA going and many of these opportunities are filled with their own fun. Most of us have heard of the phrase many hands make light work, and there are a few times when this is more applicable than during event setup. We all enjoy attending events and the fun that happens throughout the days when our friends gather together to celebrate the SCA. It is easy to forget that a group of our friends gave up part of their day in order to organize the site so that our fun can begin. When your local group is hosting an event there will probably be discussions about setting up the site before the event starts. This is an easy chance to offer to assist and make a real difference to your group. Some of the tasks may be more physical, like moving tables and chairs or setting up tents. Some of the opportunities to assist may be less physical like making and hanging signs or printing off materials for the event. Some of the opportunities to assist may require a longer time commitment and others may only take a few minutes. Regardless of how much time or how much physical labor you can provide to your local group during setup, everyone will appreciate the assistance making the work lighter for all At larger events the setup of the site really does take many hands. Often there are groups of people who show up to the site days in advance to get the grounds ready for all the fun that will happen. Most of these set up opportunities are organized well in advance and are organized through the event staff. In a volunteer organization often the best gift you can give to the hobby is a gift of time and physical effort and helping the events we all enjoy to happen smoothly. For more information about how you can assist with event setup contact the event steward before the event starts. #SCAIowa #AxedRoot #Calontir #Calontir_Official #MedievalIowa #DesMoines #AnkenyIowa #AmesIowa
Kris Kinder Market - 2022 Independence, MO Dec Kris Kinder Market - 2022 Independence, MO Dec 10th 2022 Kris Kinder is the big winter shopping event held every year in Kansas City. People come from all over the kingdom to look at the wares the merchants bring and buy gifts or materials for projects. The event also has many planning meetings and a large court at the end of the day where a lot of business is conducted and many awards and recognitions are given out. In addition this year there is an Arts and Science competition for everyday objects. An on site ‘inn’ will have food so people don’t have to leave site to eat. It is a single day event where people generally show up in the morning, go shopping, attend meetings throughout the day, and attend the large court in the afternoon. After that people leave the site and enjoy dinner at one of many many wonderful restaurants in the area. (We can even help suggest a few) In the evening there is often a “post revel” for the people not driving home that night, where people gather together for an evening’s celebration. Please note, this may be located some distance across Kansas City. Some people from the Iowa SCA groups make a weekend of it and stay in the Kansas City area where they attend the event on Saturday and do a little shopping on Sunday before driving home. Others from the central to southern regions of Iowa may choose to make a (very) long day of it and day trip. The site opens at 9AM and closes at 6PM. The event registration is $10 for adults, $5 adult member discount and 17 and under is free. More information can be found at https://sites.google.com/site/kriskindermarket/ If you want to know more about one of the events that is quite often a favorite event for members from across the kingdom, then ask us.
Remember that the meeting on the November 16th, 20 Remember that the meeting on the November 16th, 2022 is in the Danfoss room of the Ames Public Library - from about 6 till 8. We will be covering the review of the event, any reimbursements and then working on projects and talking about upcoming events.
Newcomer Presentation Tonight, November 8th At 7P Newcomer Presentation Tonight, November 8th At 7PM The 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. Room will be open by 6:30 for any questions before we start. Time for questions during and after the presentation will allow us to discuss topics not covered or dive deeper into topics people want to ask more about. Start Time 7pm (Room opens about 6:30) Title: A New Member’s First Steps: An Introduction to the SCA for New and Potential Members The Range of topics include: • Brief history of the SCA • Different Ways people participate in the SCA • Different types of events to participate in • Requirements and expectations for participation • Advice on how to start and continue having a fun and enjoyable SCA experience • Discussion of some common first steps in participation • Overview of various interests pursued by members. o An overview of common marshal (Combat) activities o Arts and Science topics (what people make and do) • Resources for additional information Facebook event linked to zoom presentation: https://fb.me/e/3HWAAo0Zf Webpage linked to presentation: https://www.scaiowa.org/scaiowa-first-steps/
Royal Progress There is often an event held every Royal Progress There is often an event held every weekend and sometimes there are more than one on a given weekend. As much as they may want, the Royals representing the kingdom just cannot attend every event every weekend. The royalty, just like the members, have to pick and choose what events they will attend. Early on in their reign they will likely announce their royal progress, or what events they are attending. This may or may not affect your choice of what events to attend. If there are not royals at an event, they won’t have a royal court, but they might have a baronial court. Beyond that, if the royals attend an event or not doesn’t affect things too much, especially around Iowa events. The royal progress can be found on the kingdom calendar and they have icons to show if particular royals are coming to specific events. If they are attending an event you are going to you may want to volunteer to help out with retinue, or helping with those who help the Royalty make the event special for others.
Newcomer Presentation on November 8th Each month o Newcomer Presentation on November 8th Each month of 2022 we plan on repeating a presentation designed for new and potential members that covers a brief introduction to the SCA and an overview of how different people participate. This presentation will be in 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 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. Date November 8th Start Time 7pm (room opens about 6:30 for questions and sound check) The Link will be posed in the Facebook event, on the SCAIowa website and send directly to those who ask for it. Title: A New Member’s First Steps: An Introduction to the SCA for New and Potential Members The Range of topics include: • Brief history of the SCA • Different Ways people participate in the SCA • Different types of events to participate in • Requirements and expectations for participation • Advice on how to start and continue having a fun and enjoyable SCA experience • Discussion of some common first steps in participation • Overview of various interests pursued by members. o An overview of common marshal (Combat) activities o Arts and Science topics (what people make and do) • Resources for additional information Facebook event linked to zoom presentation: https://fb.me/e/3HWAAo0Zf https://www.scaiowa.org/scaiowa-first-steps/ If you miss this presentation, the next scheduled presentation is scheduled for 12/13/2022
That’s a Beautiful Event: Even Better November 4 That’s a Beautiful Event: Even Better November 4th-6th, 2022- Virtual Event The Second Perfumery, Beauty Care and Adornment Virtual Symposium This is an online, Virtual event that is free to participate in. It is hosted by members of another kingdom, but the great thing is that you can join from anywhere. Planned activities include classes on: perfumery, jewelry used for adornments, beauty care (defined as skin / teeth / body care), bathing / baths / pleasure gardens, haircare / hair styling / hair pieces and wigs / hair adornments, makeup, soap making / laundry / stain removal, permanent (tattoos / tooth inlays) and temporary body embellishments (henna art), sumptuary laws regarding beauty and adornments, spice and aromatics trade, review of fashion and style ("the look book") for diverse cultures and times The activities will also include Discussion panels, Virtual space for display, Arts & Sciences Competition with two options, and open social meeting room (solar) for the duration of the event No pre-registration is required and the event is free. Check out the website to find out how to join in the activities. https://sites.google.com/view/beautifulevent/home #SCAIowa #AxedRoot #Calontir #MedievalIowa
Magic of Events: Medieval Moments Events in the So Magic of Events: Medieval Moments Events in the Society for Creative Anachronism bring their own magic to those who enjoy attending. Even a brief day event can bring many moments of magical enjoyment for those who participate . We use a lot of jargon in the SCA, it's only natural. Any group with specialized experience or knowledge is going to use certain phrases or words unique to their group, it's shorthand to aid in communication. One of these bits of shorthand jargon that SCA members use commonly is the term Medieval Moments. For us a Medieval Moment is almost a visceral experience, a tingle of the back of your neck, something that seems to creep up on you from the corner of your vision. You find yourself at a meeting or an event and just for a split second it feels like you've stepped back in time and you forgot the modern world. The sites, the sounds, the smells make this a moment of magic and a strong memory that often lasts for years. This feeling of a moment is so powerful that it then motivates many participants to strive harder to create more of these experiences for themselves and for their friends. It can end up motivating them to change their armor, to look for a new tent, to sew new historic clothing. It can encourage them to learn new songs or pick up entirely new hobbies to explore. The magic of a medieval moment is often part of the tipping point. It transforms someone who simply attends an SCA event into someone who realizes that they are a member, that they are part of this grand community of historic recreation. That they too want to recreate these magical moments of stepping back into time. #SCAIowa #AxedRoot #Calontir #Calontir_Official #MedievalIowa #AnkenyIowa #AmesIowa
Sometimes we are serious and sometimes we aren't. Sometimes we are serious and sometimes we aren't. As long as everyone consents, our game is about having fun. The Glass Daddy bags were made for Calontir's first glass Laurel (with consent) to give to his apprentices who are supposed to keep track of his stuff. It made us laugh. It made him laugh. It made the apprentices laugh. Have fun! #mysca #scaiowa #axedroot #regrammysca #calontir #regramcalontir #gifts #sewing #screenprinting #glassdaddy #consentiskey #havefun
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