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September Meetings

Posted on September 13, 2016 by Webminister
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Meeting Schedule for the remainder of September: 9/14: Ames Public Library : PEO Room 9/21: Open 9/28: Ames Public Library: Auditorium

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Where Groups Meet Where do local groups meet for Where Groups Meet Where do local groups meet for their Local meetings? It depends on the group. It depends on the time of year. It depends on the weather - and for the time being, it depends on how we can best protect our members. Some groups meet outside in local parks during the warm months of the year. They gather together and let the fighters make noise and the crafters work on projects. The outdoor meeting locations during summer are also how the SCA is working towards protecting out membership as our communities recover from the pandemic. Until everyone in our communities are vaccinated, the fresh air outdoors along with masking and social distancing will allow us to meet and stay safe. When the weather is cold or when it gets dark early, groups often move inside. Some meet in churches, some in libraries, some in other community spaces that groups can rent out. Sometimes groups also meet in peoples’ homes. We hope that by the time our local groups will need to rely on this in the fall, it will be safe to move inside. The SCA will make an announcement about this closer to fall. Sometimes plans change, when it rains during the warm months or storms during the cold months. Sometimes plans need to change at the last moment. This is one of the reasons that we always encourage new members to join their local groups’ Facebook group or other social media feed. For pretty much all of the groups in Iowa, these are the locations where you can get the up to date announcements and emergency changes that happen. Odds are that unless your group has access to a park shelter then a rainy meeting night may cancel the meeting rather than move it indoors. Just ask if you need assistance getting in contact with your local group or if you have any other questions. #SCAIowa #AxedRoot #Calontir #Calontir_Official #MedievalIowa #DesMoines #AnkneyIowa #AmesIowa
What to know before planning on this year's specia What to know before planning on this year's special fall Lilies War This year’s special Lilies War is tentatively planned for Wednesday September 15th to Sunday September 19th. It is held just north of Kansas City Mo. and is traditionally our Kingdom’s largest event. 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 to get ready to attend the War. Lilies is several days long, but you don’t have to attend all of the event. Lilies is often Hot as it is usually held in June, but September in Missouri averages around 75F. But there is a chance that it could be much warmer or much cooler. 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. Ask an experienced camper about getting your tent ready for Lilies. 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 but there are large stores only a short drive away. You may need to make a plan to cook some food. In this unusual year some of the aspects of the event that are usually there might not be there. If you are hoping togo to participate in something specific you may need to check in advance. If you are ready for some of the inconveniences and work involved with attending the event, Lilies will pay off your hard work with archery, classes, dancing, fighting, friendship and fun. 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. #SCAIowa #Axedroot #Calontir #Calontir_official #medievaliowa #desmoines #ankneyiowa #amesiowa
Happy New Year The first SCA event happened on Ma Happy New Year The first SCA event happened on May 1st 1966. This means that we count the years of the Society from May 1st. One thing you may hear people say is Anno Societatis. This means the year of the society, or how many years the Society for Creative Anachronism has been around. This often shows up when the date is written on award scrolls or called out during announcements. #SCAIowa #Axedroot #Calontir #Calontir_official #medievaliowa #desmoines #ankneyiowa #amesiowa #societyforcreativeanachronism
Tent Talk:Modern Tents at SCA Events posted feb 22 Tent Talk:Modern Tents at SCA Events posted feb 22 L2/3 Modern tents are perfectly ok for camping at SCA events. There are many long time SCA members who still have modern nylon tents for events where packing space is at a premium or when they need an extra tent for guests or children. Some people consider canvas tents if they are going to continue participating in the SCA for a while because they are comfortable, durable and cost effective Canvas tents are warmer when it is cold out, they are cooler in hot weather. A modern tent can become downright dangerous in the heat of summer when a canvas tent at the same event provides a shady spot for a midday nap. Canvas tents are far more durable than modern tents. Winds that rip apart a modern tent will barely move a canvas tent that is secured correctly. We have seen this over and over again where modern tents are destroyed after a couple of events when Canvas tents can last for years. That then leads to the total cost of ownership. A moderately sized canvas wall tent may be in the range of $600+, but we have seen them last for over 10 years of serious camping. When at the same time we have had people needing to replace their $100-150 nylon tent every year. If you are new – stick with the tent you have until you are sure you want to invest in better camping equipment. Your nylon tent will get you by for now and in the meantime you can look at different styles of tents to see which one is right for you. Go to events. Look around. Ask people about their tents, what they like, what they don’t like. Kick some tires*. Modern tents are just fine to start out. If you have any other questions about camping in the SCA, ask us here or talk to your local group members. *Most tents do not have tires. #SCAIowa #Axedroot #Calontir #Calontir_official #medievaliowa #desmoines #ankneyiowa #amesiowa
Newcomer Class on May 11th During the long hiberna Newcomer Class on May 11th During the long hibernation of our hobby we have still had new friends find us. Each month 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. Date 5/11/2021 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/3OZAEgaVn #SCAIowa #Axedroot #Calontir #desmoines #ankneyiowa #amesiowa
Our members have been looking forward to seeing th Our members have been looking forward to seeing their friends again (without just looking on our computer screens.) #SCAIowa #Axedroot #Calontir #Calontir_official #regramcalontir #medievaliowa #desmoines #ankneyiowa #amesiowa
Meeting or Event? Covid Response update We use wo Meeting or Event? Covid Response update We use words many times without being sure they mean the same thing to everyone in the conversation - I wanted to take a second to make sure that everyone knew how we in the SCA used the terms Meeting and Event A Meeting is a local gathering of the locally active members of the SCA. It may be held weekly, biweekly, monthly, or scheduled further out. Meetings are usually held in the evenings during the week. Meetings have no fee to attend Meetings don’t have a requirement of historic clothing, but you can wear it if you like. Right now meetings may include crafting or sewing nights, business meetings or general hanging out. Fighter practices will restart when it is deemed safe. Event is the term we use for our weekend gatherings that are held around the region and across the country. They are scheduled and planned out far in advance and can be found on the Kingdom Calendar. Events have a fee you have to pay in order to attend - this helps to pay for the rental of the space. Events require participants to wear an attempt at pre-1600’s clothing Events may have specific topics or may include a combination of many different activities. Events usually draw in participants from much further away than just the local group Both events and meetings have requirements to protect the health of the participants as our communities work towards recovering from the pandemic. For the time being these include being held outdoors with all participants wearing masks and practicing social distancing. SCA groups across the region are reawakening from their long sleep and beginning to schedule meetings and events. If you want information about attending your local meetings or info about events happening in the region, feel free to contact us. #SCAIowa #Axedroot #Calontir #Calontir_official #medievaliowa #desmoines #ankneyiowa #amesiowa
Not a Normal Year on the Kingdom Calendar We all k Not a Normal Year on the Kingdom Calendar We all know how much everyone wants our lives as well as our hobbies to return to normal. As much as we wish it were different, this process is going to take us some time. This is especially true for our local meetings and events. We have many members across the country who are still trying to find vaccinations and who will be waiting for the full effectiveness of the vaccine to take effect before they choose to participate at local meetings or events. This can mean a somewhat random attendance of members as we begin to ramp back up to operation. We also know that many of our groups have lost sites that they would traditionally use as various locations change how they operate during the pandemic. Events would often take months to plan and fell on a regular schedule on the event calendar. This entire process has been disrupted and groups are trying to figure out what events they can hold and how long it will take them to get ready for them. Even local meetings that seem to happen automatically will be disrupted for some time. These two can be affected by disruptions to traditional locations and facilities not yet open for groups to gather in. And beyond this we understand that we have many members who have had their lives disrupted and have faced personal trauma and challenges so that gathering back together even with old friends can be a struggle. The SCA events that we remember from the past will return but this will be a slow restart as the people, places and plans come together. There are still people having fun safely now and we will continue to safely have even more fun as we move forward. Please remember to do so at the pace that's right and safe for you and our communities. #SCAIowa #Axedroot #Calontir #Calontir_official #medievaliowa #desmoines #ankneyiowa #amesiowa #societyforcreativeanachronism
Group Offices - A&S Minister / Arts and Sciences C Group Offices - A&S Minister / Arts and Sciences 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. If you call them the A&S Minister or the Arts and Science Minister, they are the local officer in charge of tracking the educational activities in the local group. They may organize classes to be held at local meetings or local Arts and Science competitions where we challenge ourselves and others with what we make and do. They may also help connect people who are wanting to explore different topics with the local or non-local members who know about that topic. They report quarterly to the Kingdom about the Arts and Science activities done at the local level. If you would like to know how you could help out the Arts and Science minister or if you need more information about an Arts and Science topic, feel free to ask us or your local group. #SCAIowa #Axedroot #Calontir #Calontir_official #medievaliowa #desmoines #ankneyiowa #amesiowa #societyforcreativeanachronism
Newcomer Class Tonight, April 13th At 7PM The cla Newcomer Class Tonight, April 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 6:45 for any questions before we start. Time for questions during and after the presentation will allow us to discuss topics not covered. Start Time 7pm 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 • Questions and break • The second part includes a discussion of common first steps in participation and various interests pursued by members. • An overview of common marshal activities and Arts and Science categories • Resources for additional information Facebook event linked to zoom presentation: https://fb.me/e/29OluXvXV
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