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January 2004
03, Saturday – AEthelmearc 12th Night (Beau Flueve)
03-04 -- 12th Night Party & Revel (Abhainn Ciach Ghlais)
11, Sunday – Bog Baronial Business Meeting at Hiram G. Andrews Center
11, Sunday -- 12th Night Meeting (BSSB)
13, Tuesday – Ceili Night at Adams Memorial Library (Latrobe/BSSB)
17, Saturday – Bog Annual Twelfth Night
24, Saturday -- Armor Workshop
February 2004
01, Sunday -- Bog Baronial Business Meeting at Hiram G. Andrews Center
07, Saturday -- Winter Rose - St. Dorothea's Day - Ball (Sylvan Glen)
10, Tuesday -- Ceili Night at Adams Memorial Library (Latrobe/BSSB)
For more event listings visit the Kingdom of AEthelmearc Home Page
or the SCA's home page.
Heavy Weapons Practice: Sundays, 2-5pm. (Contact person: Lord Connor MacGregor, a.k.a. Chuck, at 814-736-4885 or gossard@pennswoods.net)
Fencing Practices: Wednesdays, 6pm & Sundays, 3pm at Kusar's (Contact person: Lord Kusar, a.k.a. Norm Ed, at 814-244-335; 139 Clinton Street, Johnstown)
Archery Practices: Fridays, 6:30pm at Flood City Bowman. (Contact person: Lord Deryk, a.k.a. Joe, at 724-433-6784)
Scribal Guild: 1st Thursday* of the Month, 6:30pm at Chapple's (Contact person: THL Cynthia, a.k.a. Cynthia Chapple, at 814-266-1347 or thlcynthia@floodcity.net)
Ceili Night: 2nd Tuesday* of the Month, 6:00pm to 7:30pm at Adams Memorial Library (Contact person: Rose Thorne, a.k.a. Beth Rose, at 724-850-7404 or ThornesKeep@att.net)
Bog Business Meetings: 1st Sunday* of the Month, 6:00pm at Hiram G. Andrews Center (727 Goucher Street, Johnstown, PA 15905) (Contact persons: Talishar, a.k.a. Cindy Meyers, at 814-262-7189 or talishar@floodcity.net)
*Check the Calendar of Events to verify dates.
Greeting Fellow Boggers
We wish you all a happy and healthy year to come.
We are pleased to announce we now have heirs! Don Quinn Kerr and Dame Vivienne Marie de Beauvais were chosen as our successors and will be invested in July.
As many of you know we once again have a place for everyone to meet. Fighters, fencers, artisan, and those who just like to spend time with their fellow Boggers are all invited Sundays to the Hirim G. Andrews Center from 3:30 -10:00. The site is large and there are even showers available. It's just like old times! Classes are being scheduled and please feel free to bring along any project you are working on to share or ask questions about. We hope to see you all there.
So long as the Raven flies and the Cattails grow, we remain,
in service to Crown and Bog, Happy New Year
Baron Aquila and Baronesss AElfra
Baronial Bardic Championship Competition at 12th Night
The Baron and Baroness have declared that the theme for the Baronial Bardic Championship, to be held at the Bog 12th Night, for this year is "That which is pleasing to both Lord and Lady".
The 7 Pearls Championship will be held at the Baronial Dinner held at the Pennsic War.
We look forward to seeing you compete.
From the Seneschale
Greetings, Fortunately for everyone the Seneschale has writers block this month. So just
imagine that I said something profound and enlightening that caused you to have
an epiphany that will make this coming year the best SCA experience you've ever
had. Glad I could help. In service,
Lady Augusta Long called Talishar
Seneschale BSSB
From the Chronicler
Greetings Boggers, I’m hoping all of you enjoyed safe and joyous holidays. Officers, please continue to send reports/articles. Keep them short and
uncomplicated, or write an article that might assist a new person interested in
helping or practicing under your office. Any officers who’s term is about to
expire, please send in a description of your office for those who might consider
taking over. As always, if you have any submissions or suggestions or artwork for the
cover or as inside filler, please contact me, Cait (aka Kathleen) at
724-238-0114 (if you get the answering machine, please leave a message) or
bogchronicler@yahoo.com. In service to crown and bog,
Lady Caitilin "Cait" ni Mhaolconaire
From the Webminister Greetings from your local web slinger. The Bog website is still up and running and working well. We've got 17 photo
albums on-line currently and I'll add more as events occur and people send me
pics. If you want to get your face on the web send me a picture and I'll add you
to the lineup in the Bogger Mugshot Gallery. We have pics of 43 boggers on there
right now. If you have a registered name and device and don't have it in displayed in
our on-line armorial then please contact me with the information and we'll get
you in there. I also list your Kingdom and Barony awards there. We currently
have 25 coats of arms in the armorial and I'm sure there are more Boggers out
there with them. I think everything on the site is current. As always, please e-mail me with
any corrections or updates. If you tell me about it, I'll forget before I get
home. If you e-mail me then I update the site as soon as I read the message
before I get up from the computer and forget about it. Are there any suggestions for new features for the Bog Pages? We have plenty
of space on our server. We were upgraded to 100 megs of space for no extra
charge when our host re-did their rate structure and we're only using 39.8 megs
of that. I have no plans for any major changes. I just realized that I've been your Web Minister for almost six years. I
guess another two year term would be ending at 12th Night. I really enjoy
working on the Bog Pages and would like to keep doing so indefinitely unless
someone else really really really wants the job. That's all I have to say for now. In Service, I remain as always,
From the
Archery Captain Seasons greetings to all and Happy New Year. A new year is coming and I’d
like to hear from all of you about some things we’d like to shoot this year
(targets, not people). Please feel free to drop me a line, I may even open some
handmade wine. As always, shoot often end shoot safe! In service,
From the Knight Marshal Greetings Bogger's Well it is at last I'm writing a report to the newsletter (I know bad Knight
Marshal) But anyway Hey have ya heard we have a new site!!!! Great place for
heavy and to just come and visit with old friends (not yet the RM but it's
getting there). It is at the H.G.A. center, and it is easy to find. If you need direction let
me know. Practice is from 3:30 till 7:00 on Sunday's. If there are any changes to that, I will post on the e- list and in the
Sentinel (if possible). So come and fight and BS. In service to the Bog
From the Scribal Guild Mistress Greetings to one and all! The Scribal Guild for many years has been under the wonderful watch and care
of Lord Kusar (who's new name escapes me). His guidance, talents and patience
have taught us all so very much. While he will no longer head the guild, we are
sure to see his work from time to time. For those that don't know, the scribal guild is responsible for all those
wonderful pieces of art that are given as awards and honors. We do blanks
(illuminations with no wording), as well as completed works. As guild mistress
it is my responsibility to get award recommendations from the Baron and
Baroness, and to assign it to one of the guild members. I then make sure all
scrolls are finished and on hand so the Herald can have them in time to be
presented in Court Each member of the guild has his or her own talents; some do beautiful
detailed illumination, others calligraphy, and some do both. If you would like
more information on the Scribal Guild email me at:
cindleap@charter.net. Peace
From
the Chatelain Greetings to all. At this festive time of year, (and with the inclement
weather), you are probably not thinking of public demos, but I am (of course). I plan on scheduling a few public demos this coming year, (like the Green
Gables in spring). Also, we could take part in some of the various festivals
that take place throughout our area. If you have any suggestions or if you have
contact with any organization that would like us to appear, please let me know.
Any info about such a festival would be helpful, but, the most important thing I
need is a contact name & phone number. Also, if you know someone who you think
might be interested in joining us, get me their name & number. I will make sure
that they get basic info. In Service, I Remain
Lord Kenn the Just
Lord Deryk Archer
Lord Connor MacGregor
Knight Marshal
Lady Katya (Katerina de La Marne)
Jorka
If you were born in January, please check your authorization card for the expiration date!
From the Exchequer
Dona Caroline will retire from the position of Exchequer in March 2004. Anyone interested in taking over should submit their letter of intent to both Caroline and Talishar.
From the Mistress of Youth I wanted to say that the HGA is a wonderful place to gather and meet and get
to play together. As most know I am the Minister of Youth, and as such I want to state that I
will be on hand to provide some projects to the young ones of the Bog. I will
not be able to attend every week, but those weeks that I am available I will try
to have at least an hour or two of activities planned for the kids. But to do
this I need YOUR help. Any parent bringing a child to the center please contact
me and let me know what your young one is interested in. The last thing I want
to do is bore the kids. I want to provide them with stuff that will entertain
them, teach them, and occupy their hands and minds and give them something that
they can take away each week as a piece of the Dream that we are creating. Another item that needs to be addressed is that I need a list of all of the
children who attend the weekly practices as well as all events. These lists need
to be kept for my records as well as for my reports that I will be sending to
the Kingdom M O Y . I will post each week as to whether or not I will be at the Practice at HGA.
I look forward to time spent with you all. In Peace and Harmony
Morrigan of the Willowbrook (mka) Robbin
12th Night Meeting
Greetings Fellow Boggers! I see that Tali has now officially changed the January meeting to Sunday,
Jan. 11, 6 PM, at HGA Center. In which case, I would like to schedule a 12th Night Meeting for immediately
after the Barony meeting, and I would like all 12th Night staff and volunteers
to please attend. Staff includes: If you are on my list above and cannot attend, please email me before the
meeting and give me an update on your area. I have several volunteers for early set up at GG the day of 12th Night--Thank
You Rurik & Angelik!!--but am looking for a few more. Cynthia is also looking
for help with troll, which will be open at 10 AM, official start of 12th Night.
Those of us getting there early can be there as early as 8 AM. I will be getting
there between 8 & 8:30, depending on the weather. (I.e., PRAY for nice
weather!!!!) Caroline, I will be needing a check for GG that Sunday. Will tell you how
much then. And PLEASE, SEND IN YOUR RESERVATIONS NOW to THL Cynthia! Deadline for
reservations is JANUARY 7, and the feast is limited to 100 this year. Any questions or whatever, please call (814-255-5176 before 8 pm) or
email me. Thank you, thank you, thank you
all! And Happy Holidays to everyone! Charmaine Armor Workshop Greetings Boggers,
Vivienne: Co-autocrat & Entertainment
Cynthia: Reservations & Tolner
Mandibus: Auctioneer
Caroline & Helpers: Auction monies
Sarai: Dancing
Andree: Head Table
Morrigan: Children’’s Activities
Tower & Ian: Ermine Spot Tokens
Head Table servers: Cheri, Nelle, James, Andrew, Jenna, Frankie Serenko
I’d like to set up an armor workshop on January 24, at my business place 225 Southmont Boulevard (Johnstown) for any of the people within the Bog who want to repair armor, make new armor or just think about armor - the point is armor. This workshop is not just for Heavy Weapons Fighters, but Fencers as well – can weld epees and so forth.
I’ll be there at 8am and stay till around 5 to 6pm, anyone interested should stop by.
If you have any question contact me at: (814) 266-1347 or thlcynthiake@floodcity.net.
In service,
THLord Tower
Tuesday, January 13, from 6:00pm till 7:30pm, the Bog will host a Céilí (Irish/Gaelic for Social Evening) at the Adams Memorial Library - everyone is welcome!
Bring A&S projects, bardic material, bring a Scadian project you need help with, bring questions, bring a friend; but mostly bring yourself and your good humor. If interested or if you have any question, contact Rose Thorne (Beth Rose 724-850-7404 RoseThorne@att.net). To contact the library, Adams Memorial Library – 1112 Ligonier St., Latrobe, PA; 724-539-1972.
Thespian Guild/Bardic Circle
"All the world is a stage and the people merely players" Forgive me I couldn't begin an an ad for a possible Thespian's guild without quoting Shakespeare. While the quote could apply to all Scadians who dress up and get together to play on a regular basis. My aim is to see if there is any interest in starting a formal Thespian's guild i. Several areas within the Kingdom have such guilds including Sunderoak and Endless Hills. I have quite some time ago had offers from Baron Connor Mcliam to teach a class if I could find folks interested. Before formally contacting him again I'm trying to gauge interest in forming such a guild or having such a class. I would ask that anyone interested contact Michela Summervale (mka Michelle Gelles) by e-mail mgelles@charter.net or phone 814-539-4498.
I would also be interested in opening my home for a Bardic Circle at some point if people are interested. Though I've no talent for singing myself I do enjoy poetry and have given a recitation or two. I would imagine most of us share a love for period and/or fantasy literature and song and would enjoy having a celebration devoted to the same (especially with the release of return of the king fast approaching:-)
Michela
St. Swithin’s Bog Annual 12th Night
Once again, the Barony of St. Swithin’s Bog invites the Knowne World to join in celebrating our annual 12th Night event to be held on Saturday, January 17, 2004. The event will be held at our traditional site: Green Gables in Jennerstown, PA (no street address), an incredible, period-looking hall with stone walls, huge tree-trunk columns holding up a cathedral ceiling, parquet floors and mullioned windows covered with vines.
Doors will open at 10:00 a.m. and close at 9:00 p.m. As Green Gables is a commercial restaurant with a liquor license, no alcohol can be brought on site; however, the restaurant will provide a cash bar. For your enjoyment we will have an all-day sideboard, entertainment, a sumptuous feast, court and country dancing in the afternoon, plus our traditional auction.
Autocrat for the event is Baroness Charmaine of Falkensee (Sally C. Fink, 331 Penn Ave., Johnstown, PA 15905; 814-255-5176; sphink@twd.net) with Dame Vivienne Marie de Beauvais (Pamela Faint, 136 Strayer St., Johnstown, PA 15906, 814-535-6394; ladyviv@gte.net) as co-autocrat and also entertainment coordinator. If you wish to be part of our entertainment, please contact Dame Vivienne.
The fee for this grand event will be $16.00 which includes the all day sideboard, feast and dessert cornucopia. Off-board will be $14.00, which includes the all-day sideboard only. If you bring an auction item, you may take $3.00 off your site fee. (The $3.00 non-member surcharge will be collected at the door. Please do not include it as part of your reservations.) All halflings (12 and under) will be $8.00, but no auction discount. Make checks payable to "SCA, Inc.—St. Swithin's Bog." On-board reservations are limited to 100 and should be mailed to the reservations clerk: THL Cynthia Loved of Tower (Cynthia J. Chapple, 1945 Florida Ave., Johnstown, PA 15902; 814-266-1347; thlcynthiake@floodcity.net ). Deadline for on-board reservations is JANUARY 7, 2004. If you send a reservation including the discount, we will assume you are bringing an auction item. (NOTE: Please DO NOT bring alcohol as an auction item. Corpora law does not allow us to auction it off.)
Tentative schedule:
10:00 a.m.—Site opens
Afternoon—Sideboard available, Entertainment, Bardic Competition, Court and
Country Dancing
5:00 p.m.—Courts begin
6:30 p.m.—Feast
Auction will commence during latter part of feast
9:00 p.m.—Site closes
Green Gables is located in Jennerstown, PA, and is easily accessible from Rt. 219 or Rt. 30.
FROM THE NORTH OR SOUTH: Make your best way to Rt. 219 and take the Jennerstown Exit. From the north, make a right off the ramp, from the south make left off the ramp. Go approximately 3.2 miles on Rt. 30 west. At the second light make a right. *Green Gables is a short distance down the hill on the right. Park either in front of the building or in the larger parking lot to the left of the building, beyond the trees. (Entrance to this lot is a few hundred feet further down the road.) Go in through the SIDE DOORS to the left of the building. Signs will be posted to direct you.
FROM THE EAST OR WEST: Make your best way to Rt. 30 and follow it into Jennerstown, PA. At the Jennerstown light (crossroads of Rt. 30 and Rt. 985) turn onto 985 North and follow from * above.
This is The Sentinel,
