[Wyewood] April Business Mtg Minutes

[Jennifer Usher]

> Barony of Wyewood – Baronial Business Meeting
> Baron Evrard (David Keil) and Baroness Alessandra (Denise Garlington)
> Seneschal Martyn Baxter (Brandon Scheltema– Chapter’s President)
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> April 26th 2019
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> Start Time:       7:25pm            End Time:   8:09pm
> # of people:   20 people  
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> Seneschal Report – Martyn (Brandon Scheltema – Chapter’s President)
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> Seeking deputy for Office, Mistress Aline volunteered.
> With the 3 new officers, emails to be set up and officer change over. Liadain turned in keys to seneschal. (church/mail box) 
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> Thank you to everyone for their input regarding “what qualifies for a baronial/kingdom event” due to clarification, we have volunteers coming forward to arrange possible events. 
> (Sybil - Day in the Park, Tymme/Evrard – Novelty Shoot and Peregrina/Sara – Day of Dance)
> We have an Event Steward for Champions – Alarich – thank you!
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> Exchequer Report – Sara (Sara Bonneville)
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> Financial Report to be submitted by Tuesday.  Received financial statements.
> Overall, we are in a good solid state.  $19,466. 
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> Update on taller tent poles .. they are in progress and are sanded, just waiting on a few measurements to complete.
> **But Seeking a volunteer to lead for center poles project for Baronial Tent.  The Center poles need to be worked on.
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> A & S Report – Sofia (Linda Hosea)
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> Deep breathing and other activities seem to be continuing into April…
> The second tier of Tablet Weaving occurred on the 1st (no joke!) with two participants (there were three on March 31). Feelers went out for follow ups, but no takers (yet).
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> Four showed up for Fiber/A&S Support night on the 4th.
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> The FCS on the 12th featured a class on history of chivalric characteristics, and how they can translate into our SCA and mundane lives…  Master Mir held the whole room (around 20!) for the presentation, and then a good discussion.
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> Sewing Night had five on the 1st, and two on the 15th.
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> Dance Thursday 4/25.. 4 people showed and musician.  It was fun. Come and join in.  
> Future schedule dance practices are listed below.
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> Sofia (and honorary Wyewoodian forever Symonne) went to the West Coast Culinary Symposium at Camp Namanu in Oregon. Much good learning, and also planning for the Perfectly Period Feast scheduled there in October.  Details available!
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> Events/Activities to come:
> FCS program for May:       A lot of things got shuffled due to snow. No class at this time, just our fun social time.  Bring a project to work on or if you have an idea, etc.
> Fiber/A&S Support night:  Wednesday – May 1st
> Dance Classes:           1st Thursday (5/2) Kirkland ** 2nd Sunday (5/12) Library in Maple Valley.  ** 2nd Monday (5/13) – Madrone ** 3rd Thursday (5/16) Wyewood/Des Moines. ** Please note, watch emails/facebook for updates - things may change due to library availability.
> Sewing Nights:           4/29, 5/13. 5/27
> Culinary:                      Tried for a reboot – all still busy and/or recovering! (Still the case…)
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> An Tir Chanllenge is still happening until June 2019. Still time to join and also get your booklet signed.  Please see Aline for more details.
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> Herald/Pursuivant Report – Alarich  (Peter von Groote)
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> Alarich is available to help if anyone needs.  He has been assisting some people.  There is 1 at society level and 1 badge at Kingdom level.
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> Archery Report – Tymme (Tim Geyer)
> ** Office seeking applicants for Chief Archer 
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> Archery continues to happen, though we had to cancel a couple practices due to rain.
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> A couple of us went to a Blatha an Oir practice, so we're getting out to other branches.
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> The range is more in need of mowing now than it was when we mowed about 2-3 weeks ago, so time for another mowing party.
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> Wed practices will start the 1st Wed of May.  If no marshals step up, the range will be closed for May Faire and Egil's (Wed and Sat).
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> We need to take the range down on May 29 for Egg Fest.  I'm thinking we can reset the Sunday of June Faire, but that depends on who is available.
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> Thrown weapons – Geoffrey (Jeff Reeds)
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> Geoffrey was unable to attend, but thrown weapons has been happening, come out and throw!
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> Rapier Report – Dearbhail (Debbie Kassens)
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> Practice has been happening at Kennydale on Sundays with regular 4-5 people attending.
> This Sunday 4/28, needs a marshal to run practice.
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> Baronial Marshal – Donatello (Mike Freeman)
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> Donatello not able to attend meeting tonight.  All marshal activities are happening though (archery, rapier, thrown weapons, heavy)
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> Chatelaine Report – Gabri (Heather Lazzaretti) 
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> Gabri unable to attend meeting but Chatelaine box has been returned to Aline who will give it to Gabri.  
> Chatelaine email box is up and running to her office now.
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> Webster Report – Geoffrey (Jeff Reed)
> Have added baronial polling content to the website.
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> Updates have been applied to website
> We are still free of hacking attempts
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> Chronicler Report – Emma (Jennifer Usher)
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> 1st and apology about last months minutes not being posted sooner. As I mentioned on a facebook post regarding information, I was not able to combine the agenda with the meeting notes..they are complete now and posted on the email list.
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> On that note, as I mentioned before, real work life is really impacting my time, my term is up in November but would like to have it changed over sooner so the office can run in compliance or just better than it has been.  I do have someone who has peaked interested but I do know that there are proper channels to take and open up to the populace, that for this office, I am seeking applicants.  I am committed to cover my position until end of term if a transfer can not happen and do the best I can.
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> 1st quarter report will be submitted by the 30th.
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> On a fun note.. As you know, Jamesredbeard completed the first Newsletter and hoping everyone has gotten a chance to see it – if not.. Available on-line/Wyewood website.  He has been working on the May Issue and should be available soon.  
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> If you have a story to be told or anything you want to promote in the newsletter – an event, recipe, or a “how-to-article” ..especially since Tourney season is coming up – any helpful how-to’s can help newcomers or someone learn a new skill.  
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> Please note, if you do submit pictures or articles.. it is very helpful to include the full SCA name and sign a release form, grant of use, permission forms found on the An Tir website.  We want to make sure that the right person is titled under a photo or an award and okay to use.
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> Baronage – Baron Evrard (David Keil) and Baroness Alessandra (Denise Garlington)
> As it has been announced, our term is up. We thank those who have been putting up interests in for Baron and Baroness.  We encourage those whom may think of running to do so.
> For Travel, Embers, May Crown.  At May Crown, would need the dayshade. Anyone looking to help on routine for upcoming events, please contact.
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> Future Events and Other Business
> 4/27 - Embers and Ambrosia this weekend .. lots of Wyewoodians attending and heading activities. Tymme & Evrard Archery Marshalling.  Martyn is holding a panel “growing up in the SCA” and Gwir is teaching a game and presenting on medieval attitudes about spiders.
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> MayFaire 10th – 12th
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> Wyewood - Dancing on the 12th in Maple Valley.
> June Faire – Dragon’s Laire 
> June 7th – 9th
> Need a person to be head gate person and do schedule.
> Alessandra volunteered to help generate a schedule.  Aline to forward last years link.
> Volunteers to run Mundane Gate – Saturday the 8th.
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> Wyewood Champions – Event Steward – Alarich 
> August 3rd,  2019 – Saturday
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> Alarich spoke to the populace, and will be looking for volunteers and any skills that one might have to help the event.
> July 10th – Tentative Novelty Shoot Event.  Martyn to ask Kingdom Seneschal about calendar.
> Wyewood FCS in MAY
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> 5/10 – Friday regular FCS
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> 5/24 – FCS and Business Meeting
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> ** Some interest in Wyewood in the Park – to be on alternating Wednesdays.
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> In early June… Madrone is doing a couple of demos that Wyewoodians might be interested in.
> Fall City Demo and Lionhearts in the Park.
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> ** Don’t forget to check website/email lists for A&S Night, Archery weekly, Rapier weekly and more!
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> End of Meeting: 8:09pm