It has been awhile since we mentioned our AEthelmearc Book of Knowledge project.
What things would you have liked to know when you first started out?
What tidbits would you have liked to tell your earlier SCA-self?
What do you think people new to the SCA should know?
We would greatly appreciate your consideration for submitting content to our Book of Knowledge at http://aeleads.aethelmearc.org/aethelmearc-book-of-knowledge
October 10, 2020
10 AM – 2 PM
Please Contact Baron Arias at ariasbdv@yahoo.com with questions or for Zoom Information.
10 AM: Court Prep with Baron Arias
What goes into court prep for a traditional court and how to make it both more interesting and fun!?
11 AM: The Work of the Æ Kingdom Signet with Baroness Shirin
How do the gorgeous works of art that are all the scrolls turn up ready for presentation?
12 Noon: Running a Virtual Court with Baron Andreas
Baron Andreas Blacwode of the Midrealm will kindly share his wisdom and experience on running a virtual court during this time of plague around the world!
1 PM: How the MOL Office Makes Crown Tournament a Success with Baroness Aemilia
How does the role of the MOL’s office help make Crown Tournament successful?
Please email info@aeleads.aethelmearc.org for Zoom information!
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The sun rises and sets, the seasons are changing yet AEthelmearc remains dormant in the grips of this plague … or do we?
What are we doing now, what hurdles do we face and what is in store for the future?
The good folks at AE Leads, who are dedicated to promotion of informed, engaged, and positive service within Æthelmearc, have arranged for a series of scholas to keep us connected and provide information On Saturday, September 12th from noon – 4 pm a series of Zoom meetings will be offered to provide information regarding the status and direction of AEthelmearc and The Society
These are all Q and A panel type sessions, revolving around the impact of SCA life in this time of COVID.
Noon-1pm
Their Majesties of AEthelmearc, Maynard and Liadain, will be available to answer questions and concerns regarding the Kingdom
1pm-2pm
AE Kingdom Seneshal, Mistress Illadore de Bedegrayne and Duke Christopher Rawlyns, AE Deputy Seneschal for Pandemic, have agreed to discuss in-kingdom functions
2pm-3pm
Members of the BOD,
President: John Fulton (Duke John the Bearkiller),
Treasurer: Mazelle Attiya (Maistresse Alysia Gabrielle de Fougeres,
and Director: Gigi Coulson (Mistress Giata Magdalena Alberti), Ombudsman for: AEthelmearc, Avacal, Drachenwald, Ealdormere, Lochac, DEI
will be available to answer questions on corporate finance and decision making. Questions on other topics concerning the SCA at large are also welcome and can be addressed as time permits.
3pm-4pm
Two SCA members, Bjorn Einarsson from Heronter and Fox Fierlin from BMDL, who work in the mundane wellness profession will be talking about the feelings of loss and coping with isolation from
SCA people and activities. (NOTE: This class is intended to be a social conversation and does not assume to present or stand as a substitute for medical diagnosis or remedy.)
All members of the populace are welcome and encouraged to submit questions and specific topics in advance. Even if you are not able to join in the live discussion, we would like to make sure your thoughts & concerns are addressed. Plans are underway to rebroadcast the session in order to share the information far and wide.
If you would like to submit questions in advance, please send your query to the session coordinator Mistress Jenna MacPherson of Lions Tower, OP, via email to: jenna@aeleads.aethelmearc.org
Please feel free to cross post this announcement.
Thanks in advance …. and we look forward to your attendance and participation in next Saturday’s schola
AE Leads team
The sun rises and sets, the seasons are changing yet AEthelmearc remains dormant in the grips of this plague … or do we?
What are we doing now, what hurdles do we face and what is in store for the future?
The good folks at AE-Leads, who are dedicated to promotion of informed, engaged, and positive service within Æthelmearc, have arranged for a series of scholas to keep us connected and provide information
On Saturday, September 12th from noon – 4 pm a series of Zoom meetings will be offered to provide information regarding the status and direction of AEthelmearc and The Society
These are all Q and A panel type sessions, revolving around the impact of SCA life in this time of COVID.
Noon-1pm – Their Majesties of AEthelmearc, Maynard and Liadain, will be available to answer questions and concerns regarding the Kingdom
1pm-2pm – AE Kingdom Seneshal, Mistress Illadore de Bedegrayne and Duke Christopher Rawlyns, AE Deputy Seneschal for Pandemic, have agreed to discuss in-kingdom functions
2pm-3pm – Members of the BOD, President: John Fulton (Duke John the Bearkiller), Treasurer: Mazelle Attiya (Maistresse Alysia Gabrielle de Fougeres, and Director: Gigi Coulson (Mistress Giata Magdalena Alberti), Ombudsman for: AEthelmearc, Avacal, Drachenwald, Ealdormere, Lochac, DEIwill be available to answer questions on corporate finance and decision making. Questions on other topics concerning the SCA at large are also welcome and can be addressed as time permits.
3pm-4pm – Two SCA members, Bjorn Einarsson from Heronterand Fox Fierlin from BMDL, who work in the mundane wellness profession will be talking about the feelings of loss and coping with isolation from SCA people and activities. (NOTE** this class is intended to be a social conversation and does not assume to present or stand as a substitute for medical diagnosis or remedy.)
All members of the populace are welcome and encouraged to submit questions and specific topics in advance. Even if you are not able to join in the live discussion, we would like to make sure your thoughts & concerns are addressed. Plans are underway to rebroadcast the session in order to share the information far and wide.
If you would like to submit questions in advance, please send your query to the session coordinator Mistress Jenna MacPherson of Lions Tower, OP via email to: jenna@aeleads.aethelmearc.org
Please feel free to cross post this announcement.
Thanks in advance …. and we look forward to your attendance and participation
Schedule (Eastern Time):
10am – Zoom Hosting & Walkthrough
11am – Roundtable: Regular Virtual Meetings
noon – A Logistical Template for a Virtual Event
1pm – Thinking Outside the Box for a Virtual Event
2pm – The Social Side of Virtual Events
3pm – Ask the Experts – An Informal Panel Discussion/Q&A with Virtual Event Stewards From Across the Knowne World
Class Descriptions:
* Zoom Hosting & Walkthrough * (10am EST, Baroness Amalie Reinhardt) – You’ve been asked to Host (be a Zoomerator) for a Zoom class/meeting. How do you start the meeting? How do people join? How do people share screen? What other controls are available to you in the room? Join our session and find out the answers to these questions, and more, from Baroness Amalie.
* Roundtable: Regular Virtual Meetings * (11am EST, Baron Padraig O’Branduibh) – All those who have or are interested in running regular weekly/monthly/other meetings for their SCA activity are encouraged to participate and share experiences, ideas, and best practices
* A Logistical Template For a Virtual Event * (12pm EST, Baroness Elena de la Palma) – The event steward for AEthelmearc AEcademy shares her template for the practical side of virtual events.
* Thinking Outside the Box in the Digital Space * (1pm EST, Baroness Nuzha bint Saleem) – Tips and tricks and pitfalls about virtual events and meetings.
* Success in the Social Side of Virtual Events * (2pm EST, Sir Tiberius Finn) – The Event Steward of Caid’s Potrero War discusses his experience running Virtual Potrero, including how to get people engaged and socializing with each other outside of formal event activities.
* Ask the Experts Panel Discussion* (3pm) – An informal panel discussion/Q&A with Virtual Event Stewards from across the Knowne World. Bring your questions and topics! Panelists include:
+Dame Adriana le Bretonne – Chancellor of the University of Atlantia
+Baroness Elena de la Palma – Chancellor of AEthelmearc AEcademy
+Lady Marion le Red – Atlantia’s KMoAS, and staff for Pennsic in Your Backyard
+Lady Shahzada Isfahani – Lead Admin for Virtual Pennsic (Unofficial)
+Baroness Sigríðr Úlfsdóttir de Lacy (aka Sigrid) – Event Steward for Atenveldt’s A&S Collegium and Martial Collegium
+Sir Tiberius Finn – Event Steward for Caid’s Protrero War
Well, you see, it all started at Pennsic …
Æ Leads had a meeting to discuss ideas and projects to encourage and support service within the Kingdom. Having attended Gulf Wars twice, I remarked on how different the two wars approach service. (I don’t know whether it’s southern hospitality or what, but they sure do elevate service to a whole different level down there.) It is such a popular activity for attendees that I would describe it as competitive. There is a huge tent and numerous volunteers that manage other volunteers. There are sign up sheets, rosters, points, tickets, tokens and PRIZES for doing service.
We soon realized that something so large and with a hefty budget was a bit out of reach for the newly formed AE Leads, but we still wanted to do something to bring attention to how much volunteerism happens at events. Attendees pay a fee to enter and enjoy the event, but then spend time doing work that benefits others. We decided to shine a spotlight on the hidden gems of AEthelmearc. Those who serve, not just as a member of the event staff, but as they are able to, when they see a need, without expectation of notice or reward. And that is how AE Leads started a special project to bring attention to the vast amount of service that goes into every event.
Now there’s a little problem that sometimes comes with new projects that seemingly appear out of nowhere. There can be a bit of confusion over what it is, who is in charge, who can participate … and how. I hope by now you understand what AE Leads is doing and why we feel that every endeavor is worthy of notice.
Who is in charge?
Actually, we don’t have any one person. It is truly a GROUP project. To kick things off, one of our members volunteered to make tokens and distribute them at Coronation … thus creating the misperception that they were her personal tokens. In fact, there have been several different token creators, couriers, coordinators and distributors and many more to come since we hope to continue this project for the duration of the current reign.
Who can participate… and how?
We hope everyone takes part. Our goal is to thank volunteers at each event during the current reign by giving them a small token attached to a tag that lets them know it’s from AE Leads. Barring unforeseen circumstances, tokens will be available at all Royal Progress events. No matter how large or small the service is, we would like everyone who does service at an event to take a token. If you see someone who is doing service and not wearing a token, please give them one. Collect and display tokens you have received to not only show that you have volunteered time and effort, but to acknowledge others who perform service at events.
There is no fee solicited or accepted in exchange for tokens. We would be happy to receive donations of random bits of craft supplies that can be used to defray the cost of creating tokens (beads, baubles, charms, buttons, ribbon, etc.) but there is no requirement or even an expectation.
If you would like to more actively participate with AE Leads in this project or any of our upcoming endeavors, have ideas to promote and support volunteerism in AEthelmearc, or have questions about AE Leads in general … please contact us (info@aeleads.aethelmearc.org)