Court Report for Spring Crown May 27 2023

Event: Spring Crown Tournament
Date: May 27, 2023
Location: Canton of Caldrithig
Presiding Baronials: Dubhessa and Joffr
Presiding herald: Baron Colyne Stewart

Petronill, Seneschal of the Barony
Update regarding potential name change for the barony, outlining the path forward.

THL James Edgarsson and Mistress Emelote of Calais
Given the gift of chocolate for their tribute to Dame Enid Aurelia of the Tin Isles, of beloved memory, included as part of their Crown introduction.

Katrina Prebensdottir, Friend of the Hare, 2023
Calligraphy and Illumination by Dame Siglinde, wording by Colyne.

Iohn Spooner, Friend of the Hare, 2023
Calligraphy and Illumination by Dame Siglinde, wording by Colyne.

David the Younger and Barbara Taylor (the spawn of Morag), Carrots of Excellence
For their service to the barony.

Brayla la Vienette, Hare Valiant, 2023
Illumination by Lady Mary de la Wode, calligraphy by Baroness Thorfinna grafeldr, wording by Colyne.

Thanking Event Staff

Baronial Meeting Announced

Next Baronial Council Meeting: 

Monday May 8 at 7:30pm

Everyone who is part of the Barony is welcome to attend. 

Zoom link to follow. 

Draft Agenda:

1. Name poll process

         Part 1:  Should we change the name

A.    Online consultation process running parallel (similar content as meetings, on webpage)

B.  Series of meetings,

a.   Zoom mtg

b.   one in person meeting in Greyfells, Caldrithig, and Tor Brant,

c.   final Zoom meeting

C.  Poll regarding change

While that may sound like overkill, I would really like people to feel they can participate in a way that makes them comfortable, hence the mix of options.

         Part 2 (If answer is yes) Change the Name

A.   Set Criteria for submissions

Heralds will give us guidance on names and what we can and can not have.  Because many people have already indicated a preference for “Althing” be maintained, I am hoping that there will be greater clarity on what the name can and can not be.  There are rules applicable because of “Althing” requires a historical exemption as well the usual as language, space, and time considerations.

B.  Open submissions for name change.

C.  Share the list of submissions that meet the criteria

D.  Create short list with input from Populace

E.   Vote on new name with back-up

F.   Submit both to the College of Heralds

2. Bids for summer events (if any)

3. Meeting schedule- Because of the meeting regarding the name change I propose that General Baronial meeting be every quarter, shortly before the Seneschal’s report is due.  They will be via Zoom.  Suggestions welcome for how to have annual in-person meetings to increase accessibility

4. Update from kingdom seneschal's meeting (haven't received the minutes yet):  Main point is that there are new event forms.  Commentary on how well they are working is still possible.  Refresh on rules, mistakes are happening with some groups.

5. Volunteers (Discussion only): We do not have enough volunteers at the Baronial Level, as people are repeating offices and not taking breaks.  I believe this is also true for the groups that make up the Barony.  One solution proposed by the Kingdom Seneschal for groups with this problem is to reduce the number of offices to the minimum.

6. Draft DEI charter proposed by their Excellencies (Introduction).

7. Update on inventory

         a) Replacement request for coronets the "old and venerable" set

8. Other business (Only minor issues for this)

9. Questions from the populace 

To clarify: People can and should participate in all of the other agenda items, this item is more for people to raise issues, thoughts, etc. that are of concern but perhaps not yet something that the Barony has discussed.

[originally posted to the Greyfells Facebook group by Petronill, Seneschal of Skraeling Althing, April 30, 2023]

Their Excellencies Seek Banner Makers

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Good nobles of the Althing,

We would like to commission a silk banner. We challenge any member of the Althing who sees this missive and wishes to make this item to participate! 

This banner would be delivered for War of the Trillium, though Crown would also be acceptable.

We seek a Progress Pride design along side the Baronial arms. Our Barony stands for inclusiveness and this banner will help show that we are a safe space to all. 

Interested parties should send their design to baroness@skraelingalthing.com and baron@skraelingalthing.com. 

Once someone is selected and presents their silk banner, they shall be paid in for their efforts and time.

Our populace is also invited to attach their arms to such works as they may wish.

- Dubhessa and Joffr

[originally posted to the barony page on Facebook]