SCA Service

Okay, so this page is mostly about art-y stuff, but in reality I probably spend more time supporting other folks in their SCA dream.

Below is my “SCA Resume” if you’re curious about the sorts of things I do….

Offices:

  • Rivenoak Exchequer- January 2019- March 2022
  • Deputy Kingdom Webminister- March 2022- Present
  • Deputy Kingdom Regalia Minister- June 2022- October 2022
  • Kingdom Regalia Minister – October 2022- present   
    • Moved kingdom storage unit ~$1800 in annual savings.
    • New Royal in service March Crown 2023
  • Rivenoak Exchequer- March 2023-August 2023
    • Stepped in as emergency deputy until successor could be found
  • Baroness of Rivenoak- August 2023- Present
    • I’m gonna count this one as an office.

Event Staff:

  • Known World Italian Salon- virtual (Gleann Abhann) May 2020- Co-Steward
    • 1st official virtual known world event, co-steward with Giata (An Tir/ Gleann Abhann)
  • Known World Colegio de Iberia- Virtual (West) July 2020- Class Scheduler
    • Developed process to schedule across 11 time zones. As a result, wrote and taught a scheduling for the known world class at multiple events as well as one on one by request for schedulers in several kingdoms. Stewards- Juana (West), Stanzi (Lochac)
  • Twelfth Night- virtual (West), Jan 2021- Co-Steward
    • Used multiple “party room” format. Co-Steward with Finna (West)
  • Known World Italian Salon II-Virtual (West)- Apr 2021- Co-Steward
    • Co-steward with Giata (An Tir/ Gleann Abhann). We added a class coordinator to the team.
  • Beltane- virtual (West)- May 2021- Steward
    • Used hosted salon format via breakout rooms
  • Know World Heralds and Scribes- virtual (West)- July 2021- Volunteer coordinator; Steward- Damir (West)
  • West Coast Culinary Symposium- virtual (Caid)- Mar 2022- Class/volunteer/tech coordinator
    • This event had teachers in 7 countries and attendees in at least three additional counties, well attended by non SCA Historic cooks. Steward – Mercy (Caid)
  • Known World Italian Salon III-Virtual (An Tir)- May 2022- Co-Steward
    • Co-steward with Giata (An Tir).       To support ongoing development of the event and succession planning, in addition to a new class coordinator we also added a web lead and Zoom lead which was fantastic.
  • July Investiture (Cynagua)- July 2022- Steward
    • Event was at the Vet’s Hall in Paradise. Overall it went very smoothly, no real hiccups on the day of. Personal lessons learned in understanding what stewards are empowered to do prior to the event (ordering insurance directly, etc) and while there were no big issues with pre-event timelines (other than a delay with insurance), should I do it again I’ll be more comfortable.
  • Thor Hyerdahl and a Day with the Bedouins (Danegeld Tor)- August 2022- Feastocrat
    • Bedouin themed event stewarded by Rhys ap Baird held in a park. We had 57 attendees, with 50 dining. Feast used 13th C Egyptian and Syrian recipes, approximately 18 dishes. 4 kitchen staff. Food and service was well received. In future make sure to get better details on seating format.
  • West Kingdom Colliegum (West)- November 2022- Class coordinator/ Website
    • Act as deputy to the Chancellor, create and maintain event website and digital class submission form. Create class schedule, work with teachers before and during event to facilitate. Overall excellent event, ~40 classes offered. Notes: Classrooms available did not match contract, in future leave classroom numbing blank on print ups for more flexibility. Need to move signups for limited classes away from gate to dedicated table, a few folks missed them.
  • Rivenoak Yule- December 2022- Feastocrat
    • 90 tickets sold (~70 in attendance due to weather). Cook’s choice, so 15th century Italian menu. 2 kitchen staff, 4 additional volunteers for service. Food was well received, notes from parents that format and early roast meat with sauce on side worked well for picky eaters. Used disposable palm leaf plates and family style service- note to self, increase order estimate by 10% in future. Flexibility of freezing in ~10 serving chunks allowed for less food waste with weather related attendance drop. Spending was approx $7/head
  • West Coast Culinary Symposium (West)- February 2023- Tech support
    • Create and maintain event website. Manage registration and coordinate with PayPal team for billing. Create Google resources as needed for staff (drives, forms, etc).
  • Known World Italian Salon IV-Virtual (West)- Aug 2023- Co-Steward
    • Co-steward with Bekha (An Tir).       To support ongoing development of the event and succession planning, Bekha who will be steward next year is stepping into co-steward role this year.

Other: 

  • Prima Consocia (Rivenoak head of court)- Sept 2019- present
  • Organized Hunt Breakfast (Princess’s Tea) for Else- Nov 2019
  • Wednesday Night Sewing party (Unofficial via SCA Virtual Classroom)- Apr 2020-Present- Host
  • Weekly unofficial A&S gathering, we’ve had attendees from at least 16 Kingdoms. Attendance typically ranges from 6-12 (cycling over the course of the evening) weekly.
  • Rivenoak Virtual Fool’s Tourney (Rivenoak)- April 2020- Virtual tavern host
  • West Coast Culinary Symposium- virtual (Caid)- Apr 2021- Tech Support
  • Known World Colegio de Iberia- Virtual (West) Jun 2021- Scheduling consultant
  • September Crown (West)- Sept 2021- Provided event website design and support
  • Beltane and Cyn/Mist War (West)- Apr/May 2022- Deputy steward (focus on website and digital support)
  • Cynagua Court- Thorfinn and Tullia- July 2022- Jan 2023
  • Princess’s tea for Tullia- Oct 2022
  • 12th Night (West)- Jan 2023- Provided event website design and support
  • West Kingdom Zoom support – 2021 to present – as part of unofficial Zoom team, create, open and support Zoom meetings for various groups and events upon request.
  • Princess’s tea for Tashi- Oct 2023
  • Cynagua Court- Roric and Sybil- July 2024- Jan 2025
  • Largesse Coordiator- Thorfinn and Tullia- Aug 2024- Jan 2025