[Wyewood] Forward - [Announcements] Resolution to Suspend In-Person SCA Activity until January 31st, 2021

[Ruslund Geyer]

Please see the following forward regarding the suspension of in-person
activities until January 31st, 2021. 
In service, 
Avine 

During the July 28, 2020, Ad Hoc meeting of the Board of Directors for the
Society for Creative Anachronism, the following Resolution was passed by a
unanimous vote and made effective immediately:
Resolution to Suspend In-Person SCA Activity until January 31st, 2021
<https://www.sca.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Suspension-of-Activities-Let
ter-7-29-2020.pdf> (PDF)

I. Whereas, the COVID-19 Global Pandemic has created an unparalleled
challenge for the administration of the Society for Creative Anachronism.
The Board of Directors acknowledges the health and well-being of the
membership and participants of the SCA are of utmost importance;

II. Whereas, the Crowns of the vast majority of North American Kingdoms have
petitioned the board to suspend in-person SCA events in North America until
January 31st, 2021;

III. Whereas, following consultation with the Kingdom Seneschals of the
North American Kingdoms, it appears that this petition is generally
supported;

IV. Therefore Now Be It Resolved, The SCA Board of Directors suspends all
SCA in-person events in North America until January 31st, 2021;

V. Resolved, Small local gatherings including, but not limited to, archery
practice, guild meetings, officer meetings, and local martial activities
shall remain at the discretion of the Crown and Kingdom Seneschal, in
accordance with CDC, State, Provincial, and local health guidelines and
recommendations. Virtual events as alternatives continue to be a viable
option;

VI. Resolved, The SCA Board of Directors directs the Society Seneschal to
grant a blanket variance to Corpora waiving any required events such as
Crown List and Coronation until January 31st, 2021, as well as extending all
current reigns until a royal list can be held to determine suitable Heirs;

VII. Resolved, If a Crown or Coronet steps down without Heirs for a Kingdom
or Principality, a Regent shall be installed until such time as a royal list
may be held to find suitable Heirs and a Coronation or Investiture held.
This regent should be installed according to the Kingdom or Principality
laws that govern the appointment of Regents, after consultation with the
Society Seneschal. If the Kingdom or Principality has no such law, the
Kingdom Seneschal (and Principality Seneschal when appropriate) must consult
with the Society Seneschal and Society President to determine an appropriate
selection method for a Regent;

VIII. Resolved, the SCA Board of Directors invites Kingdoms who have
determined that it is safe to host in-person events before January 31st,
2021, to request a variance from the Society Seneschal to be able to do so.
The Society Seneschal shall have the authority to grant or deny these
requests. These requests will be reviewed by the Board using the same review
method used for variances to Corpora;

IX. Resolved, the SCA Board of Directors commends the officers, royalty,
hard-working membership, and participants who have made it possible for the
SCA to continue activities during these trying times.


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Society for Creative Anachronism, Inc.
RE: Resolution
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Milpitas, CA 95036-0789

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