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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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Due to the heat and various things the Axed Root w Due to the heat and various things the Axed Root weekly meeting for July 28th is being moved to a virtual format. the link is in the Facebook group or you can message us for details.
What to know before planning on fall Gulf Wars Thi What to know before planning on fall Gulf Wars This year’s special fall Gulf War is planned for October 2 – 10, 2021 in Lumberton, Mississippi. This “foreign war” is normally a great time with a lot of activities and many participants from our Kingdom of Calontir attending. It's quite a drive down to the site from Iowa and even in a normal year it takes some time to get yourself ready for longer events like this one. So here are a few things to keep in mind as you decide whether or not to attend the War. Please remember we recommend against a new member making Gulf Wars their first SCA event. Gulf Wars is a long drive. You need to make sure you can safely make a journey and that your vehicle (hauling all your stuff) can safely make the trip. Breaking down part way sucks. Gulf Wars is several days long, . Since the drive is so long it really only makes sense to attend if you are staying the whole time. So you need enough historic clothing fit for camping for the time you will be there. A normal Gulf Wars has all sorts of weather. This fall one is going to be harder to predict. You may need stuff for warm days, cold days and wet days. Do you have layers that you can add to or take off as needed to cope with the temperature? It can get windy and there are often storms. Can your tent handle it? Many people start with modern tents, but the tiny push-pin tent stakes they sell with modern tents won’t cut it. The soil at the Gulf Wars site is sandy and doesn’t hold small stakes well. The site is primitive. There aren’t outlets all around site, the showers can get cold once in a while, and there are port-o-potties. But those minor inconveniences don’t stop the fun from happening. There may or may not be food vendors on site. There are large stores, but they are some distance from site. In this unusual year some of the aspects of the event that are usually there might not be there. If you are hoping to go to participate in something specific you may need to check in advance. Talk to your local SCA members about what they do to get ready for Lilies or ask on here and we can answer your questions. https://www.gulfwars.org/ #SCAIowa #AxedRoot
Tent Talk: Lighting and Power The fun at SCA cam Tent Talk: Lighting and Power The fun at SCA camping events certainly does not stop when the sun goes down. One of the constant struggles that people have is finding ways to provide light for their tents at night. Some people take inspiration from the past and utilize any number of historic methods to provide light to their tent. This could include things such as candles, oil lamps and even fire pits ( obviously outside the tent not inside). These methods of lighting a tent definitely add to the magic of the experience but they also add to the risk. The safety aspects of these open flame lighting solutions are only one of the reasons why some people look for safer methods. Other problems with these lighting solutions include the fact that they don't work well if there's any kind of wind or weather and they provide very little or a low quality of light. Since some people don't spend much time in their tent after dark, choosing rather to socialize in other areas of an event site, they may rely just on a small flashlight or lantern to provide the light for their tent. Other people choose more elaborate methods such as hiding battery powered lights inside a more medieval lantern. As much as we would like to think that we can walk away from our cell phones and tablets when we are at events, some people still need stay connected. To charge their devices many people will take long small battery packs or larger batteries. These larger batteries can occasionally be used to power CPAP machines In the recent past people relied on deep cycle marine batteries in order to provide electrical power. In recent years a number of portable power supplies have become available using Lithium-ion batteries. These weigh much less than lead acid batteries and you don't run the risk of the battery acid leaking out. For many of us much lighter form factor and advanced control electronics make these a wonderful addition to our camping gear even at the high cost If you have a question feel free to ask online or talk to your local SCA members #SCAIowa #AxedRoot #Calontir #Calontir_Official #DesMoines #AnkneyIowa #AmesIowa
Axed Root Pages and Groups This is a reminder tha Axed Root Pages and Groups This is a reminder that Axed Root conforms to the standards of the Society for Creative Anachronism by having a Public Facebook Page and a Private Facebook group. There are many reasons for this and we can explain if you are really curious, but if you are new there are only a few points you need to know; Most of the conversations happen inside the private Facebook groups and not on the public Pages. Even if you are new and are still checking us out, you are free to join the closed groups. The worst that will happen is we might ask you a question or two in order to make sure you aren’t a spammer and that you agree to our community standards of behavior (ie, agree to play nice) . You can join the Group, say hi and ask some questions or join the Group and just hang out and watch and see the posts and updates. Either way is fine. The Axed Root is committed to help new members participate in the SCA by finding the answers to the questions they have and getting them the information about our fun hobby that they need. Join the group and ask your questions. That is what it is for. Then you can go on to join the Kingdom Group or other SCA groups dedicated to specific areas of interest. Axed Root Group conversations are likely to cater to current, active members or cross-group communications. Local and Kingdom group discussions revolve more around the activities for current members rather than new members - but they are always excited to see new people. There is also a Kingdom Newcomer group. We can help you with any or all stages of this. And if you have any questions, just ask. #SCAIowa #AxedRoot #Calontir #Calontir_Official #MedievalIowa #DesMoines #AnkneyIowa #AmesIowa
Arts and Science Topic: - Historic Costuming Of a Arts and Science Topic: - Historic Costuming Of all the Arts and Science topics, Historic costuming is likely the one that touches the highest percentage of SCA members, because everyone has to have at least an attempt at Historic Clothing in order to attend the weekend events. Historic Costuming happens at all skill levels, from the beginner just learning to sew, to the published author as an expert in clothing reproduction. Some continue to wear basic garments, others continue on their learning journey and improve their wardrobes over time. With all of the different time periods covered by the SCA and all the different cultures, there is no end to the areas to explore with Historic Costuming. But it is also one of the easiest to get started in. Many members start with modern tools and fabric they can buy at their local fabric stores. There are now more resources than ever before online to find the patterns and the techniques needed to make the styles you want to wear. More advanced members who explore Costuming often switch to exotic fabrics that can be purchased online from specialized retailers and the more accurate hand sewing techniques. There are often classes covering specific time periods and cultures at events and even events dedicated just to Costuming. If you want to learn more about making garments for use in the SCA, feel free to ask us or talk to your local members of the SCA. #SCAIowa #AxedRoot #Calontir #Calontir_Official #MedievalIowa #DesMoines #AnkneyIowa #AmesIowa #MySca #Costuming
There are two opportunities for members of the Soc There are two opportunities for members of the Society for Creative Anachronism across Iowa and further afield to gather together in Iowa this August. On August 14th in Hampton Iowa, Axed Root will be hosting an event called Lorem Ipsum. This laid back event will feature opportunities for people to come together and share arts and science projects that they have been working on during the shutdowns, sharing their skills with other friends and working on their projects in a relaxed environment. There will also be opportunities for fighters to gather together and get reacquainted with one another on and off the battlefield. A scribal challenge has been created in the spirit of the event. The relaxed surroundings of Beeds lake State Park will make for an enjoyable rustic space to bring a picnic lunch and to hang out throughout the day. The site is well shaded by trees and surrounds the lake. Camping not associated with Axed Root is available at the state park camping grounds a short walk from site. But we said there were two opportunities, and indeed on August 21st in Mason City Iowa Heralds Hill will be hosting their St Augustine's unfair. This is another relaxed gathering of friends happening in a quiet corner of Mason City in the expansive backyard of one of the members with a site that borders on a river as well as a city park. Many friends are going to be gathering together to sit and talk, craft, learn from one another and get reacquainted. If there is interest in archery there is an archery range near site that the archers will go to for some time on the range. Please consider joining us at either of these or both of these events as we all trying to get used to hanging around one another once again. https://fb.me/e/12pPdHw4J www.axedroot.org/lorem-ipsum https://drive.google.com/file/d/1t1NM-at7PWxeUVDOdQhZT4eSKboRNnUj/view http://heraldshill.org/ #SCAIowa #AxedRoot #Calontir #Calontir_Official #DesMoines #AnkneyIowa #AmesIowa
Newcomer Class Tonight, July 13th At 7PM The clas Newcomer Class Tonight, July 13th At 7PM 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. 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 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/BWEWo4Sz
What do ‘We’ Expect from Minimum Clothing Expe What do ‘We’ Expect from Minimum Clothing Expectations No, I don’t mean how little you can wear - The SCA says that people who attend their events should have an “attempt” at clothing from before 1600CE. But what is the expectation? You can go as fancy as you like, but the minimum can just be a tunic or a dress thrown over your regular clothes. That is where most people start. If you are getting help to go to your first event you might get more help from your local group and you could end up with a whole outfit, and that’s great too. If you find yourself at an event in just the simple tunic or dress over your street clothes you may discover several things: You might have people spotting that you are a new face and coming up to introduce themselves and say HI. Because we like new people You might feel that your tunic-over-jeans looks slightly less medieval than some of the other people there. WAIT! Some of them have been working on their clothing for, in some cases, 20, 30 or 40 years. There is no way a person could walk in and do that their first time. The SCA is built around people joining with what they have and moving on from there. Growing at a pace that is right for them. You might get offers for help or suggestions. We might be an awkward group, but we are friendly and helpful. Once is a while an awkward offer to help might sound overly critical and sadly, sometimes there are jerks (but ignore them, they are rare) Simple starter tunics and dresses are available in the loaner gear from your local group. More and more there are decent options available to buy online (but there is a lot of garbage too), The tunic from the image was purchased online for $30. There are more online tutorials than ever before to help you make something if that is what you wish to do. Ask on here or at a local meeting for help to find the right path for you. And remember - this requirement applies to events, not your local group meeting. #SCAIowa #AxedRoot #DesMoines #AnkneyIowa #AmesIowa #SocietyForCreativeAnachronism #Costuming
Group Offices - Archery Marshal / Archery Contact Group Offices - Archery Marshal / Archery Contact We may like to play at being medieval lords and ladies in a feudal society, but the SCA is still a modern social club. To keep things working we have group officers at the local, regional (Kingdom) and national level. Much of this happens behind the scenes, but this may clear up what one office is. The local Marshals aren’t walking around with tin stars arresting people, they are the local officers making sure that everyone participating in Marshal activities, like archery and thrown weapons, do so safely. We recreate very dangerous activities in the safest way we can, and the Marshals help people to do this. They run local archery practices if your group has them, help to run archery competitions at events and help everyone participate safely and have fun with this great part of our hobby. Archery in the SCA is open to all skill levels and (nearly) all ages. There are basic requirements for equipment and safety training, but beyond this target archery in the SCA is a great way to spend time at an event. If you are interested in starting in one of the marshal activities, then your local marshal for that activity is a good resource. For instance if you wanted to try archery, then the local Archery Marshal will have the information you need to get started. They may also be able to help you out with loaner equipment. #SCAIowa #AxedRoot #Calontir #Calontir_Official #DesMoines #AnkneyIowa #AmesIowa #SocietyForCreativeAnachronism #Archery
Newcomer class in just under one week- Time: July Newcomer class in just under one week- Time: July 13th, 2021 07:00 PM Central Time (US and Canada) Each month in 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 room opens at 6:30 for questions and the presentation starts at 7:00. 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. 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 The link is in the discussion https://fb.me/e/BWEWo4Sz #SCAIowa #AxedRoot #Calontir #Calontir_Official #MedievalIowa #DesMoines #AnkneyIowa #AmesIowa
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