Minister of Arts & Sciences:
December was a fantastic month Baronial Arts. We had the biggest demo of the year at the Hogle Zoo. Many artisans displayed items and the Blacksmith’s guild gave a very nice demonstration and gave out pieces made right there at the demo. A couple who had just gotten engaged asked if they could have a jingle bell. Lord Jevan was happy to oblige and made the couple a lovely bell as a keepsake of their engagement.
At our premier event Solstice Court, there was a grand artisan’s display for all members. The non-Laurels for showed for two hours and the Laurels for a few hours. There were 8-9 non-Laurel participants displaying everything from needlework to armor. We also enjoyed many bardic performances from the Musician’s guild of Loch Salann, our own Baroness and Baroness and their family, the King of the East and many more.
In December, the Needleworker’s Guild took a short break so members could enjoy the month of holiday activities with friends and family. At Solstice Court Mistress Anne of the Musicians Guild asked if the Guild would be willing to assist them by embroidering the device for their music stand covers. The exact details are to be worked out. The Guild is also considering a project in the form of new cushions for the thrones in the coming year.
Eisen Guild (Blacksmith’s) had a fantastic display at Solstice of the kitchen they made for the Barony. It is quite stunning it will be fun to see it in action!
Knight Marshall:
Fighter practice continues to be held at our Winter site at Viridian Event Center, 8030 S 1825 W West Jordan, UT 84088. Two practices were held in December because of the holidays. A total of 17 members participated in heavy fighting. Marshals currently in training are Deryck of Annesley (Dave Neil) and Valka Lakhandottir (Brooke Chatelain). Four armored combatants participated in the Zoolights Demo on December 3rd. ALERT: SEE UPDATES BELOW FOR INFORMATION REGARDING FUTURE FIGHTER PRACTICES.
Rapier Marshall:
Two official practices were held in December at the Veridian Center. A total of 31 fighters attended. Two rapier fighters attended the Zoolights demo. Lots of questions were asked by the public. We answered as many as possible. No new experimental weapons have been approved by the Kingdom Knight Marshall. ALERT: SEE UPDATES BELOW FOR INFORMATION REGARDING FUTURE FIGHTER PRACTICES.
Herald:
a consultation table was set up at Solstice Court, which many of the populace visited.
Archery:
Practice continues to be held from 6 to 8 every Thursday at Salt Lake Archery in Sugarhouse, 1130 Wilmington Ave.
Baron and Baroness’s Words:
Solstice Court was the one year anniversary of their stepping up. They expressed appreciation to everyone who contributed to making it a success (both the Solstice Court and their year as B&B).
Updates on ongoing Baronial Business:
- ALERT: starting next fall (2017), we will no longer be able to reserve the Viridian Center every Tuesday for Fighter Practice as we have in the past. It is such a great facility the demand for its space has increased such that we will be able to have the space only one Tuesday a month. We will be discussing with them the possibility of a second Tuesday. If we cannot, we will be needing a new winter Fighter Practice. Please submit your ideas for a new location to the Knight Marshall.
- Concurrent with Fighter Practice, classes are being held that will help individuals meet the criteria for joining the Order of the Flower of Chivalry. See the Files section of the Barony of Loch Salann Facebook page for details.
- Our list of possible event sites is slowly growing. This is a list of possibilities that Event Stewards can reference. I know I said I would get details about how to share that information but that hasn’t happened yet. In the meantime, if you have ideas contact me.
- We are looking for a List Minister, Youth Officer Deputy who will step up to the Youth Officer position and a Youth Combat Marshall. READ the INTERVIEW WITH A LIST MINISTER, coming soon, to get the inside scoop on what the office involves.
Updates on Events and Demos in the Planning Stages:
- New Comers and Awardees Party will be held 1/21/16 at Their Excellencies’ castle at 13575 S 1300 E, Draper. Garb optional.
This is the second Report to the Populace. I’m making it up to a degree as I go along. What is covered will vary so if there is something you particularly like, or don’t like, please let me know so I can use your input for the next edition. Contact me at seneschal@loch-salann.org. As always, the official Baronial web page and the various unofficial FB pages are additional sources of information regarding the activities of the Barony.
Any member of the populace is welcome to attend the monthly Forum, which is held at 7 pm on the second Wednesday of the month, at Their Excellencies, 13575 S 1300 E, Draper. Next Forum will be February 8, 2017.
Yours in Service,
Luveday de Salford – Seneschal.