From the Curator of Cookies,
Once again at Baronial Twelfth Night on January 27th, we will search for the finest bakers of cookies in the Kingdom.
Those who wish to compete should bring a large sampling for the populace and a separate plate of six-to-ten cookies to be set aside for the judges. All cookies will be open for the populace judging throughout the day. Submissions will be accepted starting at 10:00. Judging will begin at 11:00 and continue until 4:00.
This year, pending availability, our new Excellencies, Violeta de Valencia and Aurelia Argentia Prima, will pick their winners. If the King and Queen of Fools are selected early enough, they too will be judges. This event is listed as a Royal Progess, so Their Majesties will be asked to judge. Should any other “special guests” attend, they will be additionally asked to serve. Note, that there are still gentles in the Barony with food allergies, so be sure to inform us if your cookies contain possible problems. We need to especially watch for gluten and nut allergies.
There will be a populace’s choice as well, judged by dropping beans as votes for the cookie of choice.
Please include a recipe if you wish and any nutritional information to protect our Barony.
In service to the Debatable Lands,
Mestari Urho Waltterinen
Month: December 2023
Debatable Lands Investiture and Masquerade
To all who are attending the Barony-March of the Debatable Lands Investiture and Masquerade, take heed!
Troll will open at 9:00. There will be photo opportunities, mask crafting, and token embellishment opportunities. Please bring banners and heraldry to display.
Morning Court will start at 10:30. Join us to bid a fine farewell to their Excellencies Brandubh and Hilda, and welcome their new Excellencies Violeta de Valencia and Aurelia Argentia Prima.
Dancing, entertainment and a delectable side board will run from 12 noon to around 4. Breaks from dancing will include the Debatable Choir, a fencing duel between Lærifaðir Jorundr and Don Robert, i Genisii the Greatest Commedia dell’Arte Troupe in the Known World, and a harrowing bout of Heavy Fighting. Between each will be sets of dance, led by Brehyres Gwendolyn the Graceful with live music coordinated by Master Alaric MacConnal and Dame Elsbeth Anne Roth. For those who prefer, the lower level will have games of chance and an open bar sponsored by the brewers guild. Please bring ID, coins for betting, and any games you would like to share.
Evening Court will begin at 5 pm to cap off what looks to be a great day.
Troll Opens 9:00
Morning Court 10:30
The Debatable Choir 12:00 – 12:20
Dancing Set 1 12:20 – 1:00
Fencing Bets Fight 1:00 – 1:20
Dancing Set 2 1:20 – 2:00
i Genisii 2:00 – 2:20
Dancing Set 3 2:20 – 3:00
Heavy Bet Fight 3:00 – 3:20
Dancing Set 4 3:20 – 4:00
Evening Court 5:00
Site closes 7:00
questions? Contact Ceindrech verch Elidir or Dorothea Stark Schutze
Woodworking Guild discussion
I have some preliminary sketches for a medium-sized project the Woodworking Guild could perform as a service to (and funded by) the Barony. This would be a project to improve the appearance of the Debatable Lands camp at Pennsic.
I’d like to discuss these plans with as many of you in the guild as I can before I submit them to the Financial Committee. I need your feedback on my proposed design, and any suggestions you might have for improvement.
I also hope that I can persuade the Guild to participate in the manufacture of the project parts and the assembly of the project at Pennsic. Actual work on the project probably will not happen until Spring.
I’ll be bringing my preliminary plans to Investiture on Saturday, and I will be attending Practice with them on Sunday. If enough of you are available, we can have a Guild meeting at Practice from 1pm to 3pm.
Thanks,
from Ishiyama Shonagon
Baronial Policies have been approved and are now live!
Greetings Noble Populace,
The December Business Meeting saw the approval of our updated Policies!
You can read them attached as below or follow the Resources Page to all Debatable Lands Policies – http://debatablelands.org/resources/policies-and-forms/
Governance Policies – http://debatablelands.org/resources/policies-and-forms/downloads/BMDL_Governance_Policies_FINAL_Dec2023.pdf
Financial Policies – http://debatablelands.org/resources/policies-and-forms/downloads/BMDL_Financial_Policies_FINAL_Dec2023.pdf
As previously passed and read into law in October 2023; Our DEIB Statement – http://debatablelands.org/resources/policies-and-forms/downloads/BMDL_Final_DEIB_Statement_Oct2023.pdf
If you have questions or concerns, please reach out to me at seneschal@debatabelands.org
In Service,
Brehyres Muirgheal inghean Dubhghaill, O.P.
Seneschal of the Barony-Marche of the Debatable Lands
Banners
A few years ago, there was a project to make banners for all of the Baronial officers and many of the deputies.
It would be super awesome if we could get the whole collection back together at Investiture this Saturday to greet the new Baronage with all the pomp this Barony has to offer.
If you have one of these banners, please bring it or otherwise make sure it travels to the event.
If you have a personal banner, or a Kingdom banner, or heraldic banner of any kind (within the bounds of acceptable SCA heraldry) please bring it to witness investiture!
Do you have an excellent towel? Bring that too!
Call for Letters – Minister of the List
Greetings unto the noble populace of the Debatablelands, my second term as MOL is coming to an end. I am putting forth a call for letters for the next term starting February 2024. I am willing to train and assist a replacement, reach out to me with any questions.
Please send letters of interest and intent to Baronial Seneschal and Their Excellencies by no later than February 7th, 2024 or be present at the February Business meeting with your letter of intent in hand.
In Service, Baroness Vika Vyborgskiai, Mistress of the List of the Barony-Marche of the Debatable-lands
Sunday sewing Dec 10th 2-5pm
There is Sunday sewing again this Sunday, December 10th, from 2-5pm. The location is 1105 Shady Ave., Pittsburgh, 15232. If you have questions, please email sewing (at) debatablelands (dot) org.
Virtual Business Meeting – 12/6/2023 at 8 PM EST.
Greetings Noble Populace,
It is time again to discuss the business of the Debatable Lands.
Our Virtual Meeting will be Wednesday 12/6/2023 at 8 PM EST.
The Agenda and Minutes from the prior meeting are available here.
https://drive.google.com/drive/u/5/folders/1hEGCojOZ4_zawYKdOqYymlYq1ne9IesP
If you have anything to add to the agenda, please reach out to me as soon as possible.
In Service,
Muirgheal, Seneschal Debatable
Topic: Debatablelands Business Meeting
Time: Oct 4, 2023 08:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
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