Due to extraordinary legal expenses from an ongoing lawsuit, the SCA has determined that our best option is to raise membership fees in most classes by $8.00, effective January 1, 2011. Family membership rates will not increase, although the family cap for memberships will be raised by $5.00 effective the same time.
When we indicated in 2009 that membership fees would raise gradually over the next three years, we were not fully aware of the extent and impact of the legal fees required to defend our organization. Earlier this year we received a realistic projection for legal expenses through 2011. We are committed to protecting not only the SCA Inc., but the assets of every SCA group. This lawsuit may go on for additional years and cost-cutting alone will not be sufficient.
We are formulating a plan to get the SCA back on track and are selecting options to restructure our operating business model. One option is a move to electronic kingdom newsletters with a print-on-demand option for those who would like to get their version in hardcopy. With these changes, there are many details to consider
including: legal issues surrounding the fulfillment of our current subscription liability; the development of an electronic publishing framework for use by kingdom chroniclers that supports both web-publishing and print-on-demand; writing relevant changes to governing documents, officer handbooks, and kingdom procedures; and making dramatic programming changes to the SCA website and corporate systems.
The current migration of corporate and Society officer email addresses to a more robust infrastructure is a step in this direction.
It is our hope that as financial circumstances evolve we will be able to re-evaluate the entire membership fee structure once the effectiveness of the restructured business model can be determined. This would include evaluating the necessity of collecting NMS as well as potential reductions in membership fees.
There will be many stages in this process where feedback will be needed and solicited. We want to be completely transparent with any changes that will be made, and will share details as they become available. As every year, the budget will be posted on the SCA website as soon as it is approved for your review. Our job is to keep you as fully informed as possible and in that spirit we welcome any and all questions and comments. For the moment, please submit questions and comments through comments@sca.org.
Finally, this process will be very difficult and take many months to complete, so please bear with us. During this time, Board members will be attempting to attend as many events as possible to be available to answer your questions.
The SCA Board of Directors
Comments are strongly encouraged and can be sent to:
SCA Inc.
Box 360789
Milpitas, CA 95036
You may also email comments@lists.sca.org.
Wednesday, December 8, 2010
Gulf Wars XX
ANNOUNCING GULF WARS XX!!!!!
March 13-20, 2011
Kingdom of Gleann Abhann
(King's Arrow Ranch, Lumberton, Mississippi)
Greetings to the Knowne World from your Gulf Wars XX Autocrats, Baron Godwin of Edington KSCA, OP and Duchess Mary-Grace of Gatland, OP !
It is with great excitement that we invite you to the 20th Anniversary to the "War with no Enemies"
Please join us as once again Ansteorra and Trimaris meet on the field of honor, hosted by Gleann Abhann and Meridies!
We know everyone's budgets are tight in this economy and that you have to be choosy when thinking about your vacation plans. So, why should you come to Gulf Wars?? We'll here is a few points to consider.....
Come for the Combat in all it's forms! Armored, Rapier, Archery, and Siege weaponry!
Come for the pageantry of the Equestrian activities from the grand procession of the Kingdoms, to equestrian games to mounted combat!
Come see the beauty of hound racing and get the opportunity to see these graceful animals run like the wind!
Come for the classes, and displays of artistic wonder both in the competitions and on our Artisans row!
Come see our Early Period Life encampment where you can walk among long houses!
Come see Al Mahala and become immersed in all things Middle Eastern!
Come for the hospitality, with the hosting Kingdoms offering you food and beverage beyond your wildest dreams!
Come for the shopping with merchant upon merchant, many of whom you don't get at other wars!
Come for the Bakery with fresh baked goods daily and Odyssey coffee!
Come for the Green Dragon Inn...our own 15th Century Tavern!
Come for the Shows at our performing arts stage with bardic presentations, plays and competitions.
Come for the Balls! With European dancing daily!
Come in a week early THIS YEAR and you can go to Mardi Gras in New Orleans (Mardi Gras day is March 8th, 2011)
Come for the KNOWNE WORLD PARTY! If you missed the amazing October Fest of last year, fear not...the Knowne World Party staff have another amazing party theme to knock your socks off this year!
COME JOIN US FOR FRIENDSHIP AND FUN at the FRIENDLIEST WAR IN THE KNOWNE WORLD! With all the activities the SCA has to offer, and may more reasons besides, we think you should make Gulf Wars XX apart of your vacation planning for 2011 and we promise you'll leave happy.
Please visit our website at www.gulfwars.org for more information. Online registration will be open this week. Registrations made by mail must be postmarked by January 31st and online registration must be completed by February 18th.
EARLY ARRIVAL OPTION NEW FOR THIS YEAR!!!!!
New for this year is Early-On NON Staff. PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING FOR IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING THIS OPTION:
You MUST register for the entire week of Gulf Wars ONLINE in order to be eligible for this option.
You MUST select the "EARLY-ON NON STAFF" option in Acceps
You may arrive between Sunday March 6th and Wednesday March 9th. You WILL NOT BE ALLOWED ON SITE AFTER THIS DATE UNLESS YOU ARE A STAFF MEMBER, AND ARE ON THE STAFF EARLY ON LIST.
You will be required to pay King's Arrow Ranch IN CASH at their designated daily rate upon your arrival for the ENTIRE WEEK of Sunday March 6th-Saturday March 12th. Your Gulf Wars Registration will then apply beginning Sunday March 12th.
If you arrive at King's Arrow Ranch early and you are not on the staff list and you are not on the Non-staff early-on list, and/or you do not meet any one of the above requirements you WILL NOT be allowed on site.
If you are arriving Early and have an RV- you MUST contact King's Arrow Ranch in advance to ensure they are ready for your arrival.
On Saturday March 12th the Merchant troll-in begins. If you are Early-on you MUST TROLL IN AT THIS TIME. If you do not, members of staff will come and find you and you will be removed from site.
See you there!
March 13-20, 2011
Kingdom of Gleann Abhann
(King's Arrow Ranch, Lumberton, Mississippi)
Greetings to the Knowne World from your Gulf Wars XX Autocrats, Baron Godwin of Edington KSCA, OP and Duchess Mary-Grace of Gatland, OP !
It is with great excitement that we invite you to the 20th Anniversary to the "War with no Enemies"
Please join us as once again Ansteorra and Trimaris meet on the field of honor, hosted by Gleann Abhann and Meridies!
We know everyone's budgets are tight in this economy and that you have to be choosy when thinking about your vacation plans. So, why should you come to Gulf Wars?? We'll here is a few points to consider.....
Come for the Combat in all it's forms! Armored, Rapier, Archery, and Siege weaponry!
Come for the pageantry of the Equestrian activities from the grand procession of the Kingdoms, to equestrian games to mounted combat!
Come see the beauty of hound racing and get the opportunity to see these graceful animals run like the wind!
Come for the classes, and displays of artistic wonder both in the competitions and on our Artisans row!
Come see our Early Period Life encampment where you can walk among long houses!
Come see Al Mahala and become immersed in all things Middle Eastern!
Come for the hospitality, with the hosting Kingdoms offering you food and beverage beyond your wildest dreams!
Come for the shopping with merchant upon merchant, many of whom you don't get at other wars!
Come for the Bakery with fresh baked goods daily and Odyssey coffee!
Come for the Green Dragon Inn...our own 15th Century Tavern!
Come for the Shows at our performing arts stage with bardic presentations, plays and competitions.
Come for the Balls! With European dancing daily!
Come in a week early THIS YEAR and you can go to Mardi Gras in New Orleans (Mardi Gras day is March 8th, 2011)
Come for the KNOWNE WORLD PARTY! If you missed the amazing October Fest of last year, fear not...the Knowne World Party staff have another amazing party theme to knock your socks off this year!
COME JOIN US FOR FRIENDSHIP AND FUN at the FRIENDLIEST WAR IN THE KNOWNE WORLD! With all the activities the SCA has to offer, and may more reasons besides, we think you should make Gulf Wars XX apart of your vacation planning for 2011 and we promise you'll leave happy.
Please visit our website at www.gulfwars.org for more information. Online registration will be open this week. Registrations made by mail must be postmarked by January 31st and online registration must be completed by February 18th.
EARLY ARRIVAL OPTION NEW FOR THIS YEAR!!!!!
New for this year is Early-On NON Staff. PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING FOR IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING THIS OPTION:
You MUST register for the entire week of Gulf Wars ONLINE in order to be eligible for this option.
You MUST select the "EARLY-ON NON STAFF" option in Acceps
You may arrive between Sunday March 6th and Wednesday March 9th. You WILL NOT BE ALLOWED ON SITE AFTER THIS DATE UNLESS YOU ARE A STAFF MEMBER, AND ARE ON THE STAFF EARLY ON LIST.
You will be required to pay King's Arrow Ranch IN CASH at their designated daily rate upon your arrival for the ENTIRE WEEK of Sunday March 6th-Saturday March 12th. Your Gulf Wars Registration will then apply beginning Sunday March 12th.
If you arrive at King's Arrow Ranch early and you are not on the staff list and you are not on the Non-staff early-on list, and/or you do not meet any one of the above requirements you WILL NOT be allowed on site.
If you are arriving Early and have an RV- you MUST contact King's Arrow Ranch in advance to ensure they are ready for your arrival.
On Saturday March 12th the Merchant troll-in begins. If you are Early-on you MUST TROLL IN AT THIS TIME. If you do not, members of staff will come and find you and you will be removed from site.
See you there!
If you didn't have plans for New Years Eve - Now you do!
Fondest greetings do I send to all my brothers and sisters of Trimaris. I hope that this holiday season is treating you well so far. I would personally like to invite you and all or your group to attend Wyvernwoode’s Chalice this December 31st to January 2nd.We will be having a fabulous New Years Eve celebration and Saturday night will be a Gypsy festival complete with entertainment, games, and fortune telling. Please come and help us ring in the New Year with our Trimarial family.
Warmest Wishes for this joyous holiday season, Baroness Catherine Russell, Auto crat.
Please feel free to pass this on to other lists, thank you.
Hero of the Chalice
Dec.31, 2010 to Jan. 2, 2011
Ring in the New Year in a festive Gypsy style
Rotary’s Camp Florida
1915 Camp Florida Road, Brandon, FL 33510
Event Steward
Baroness Catherine Russell
(mka Staci Bush)
813-624-2720
catrusel@tampabay.rr.com
Feast Steward
Lady Sibeal inghan Mhurchadha
(mka Beth Hernandez)
813-388-5529 (no calls after 9)
Sibeal63@yahoo.com
Reservations
Cecilia Aston
(mka Megan Murray)
813-210-0352
shrlymd@gmail.com
Mailing address:
4112 Ashford PL. #101
Tampa, FL 33613
Daytrip $10.00 child 5-12 $7.00
1 Night $19.00 child 5-12 $17.50
2 nights $36.00 child 5-12 $17.50
Children under 5 free
Feast $10.00 (limited to 60)
Non-member charge: $5.00. No family charged more than 3 adult. Make checks out to:
SCA - Barony of Wyvernwoode
(include Driver's License Number on check)
Come join the Barony of Wyvernwoode as they celebrate a festive New Years Eve, and stay for the Romney gypsy festival on Saturday night.
There will be games of chance and entertainment galore, you may even want to let the gypsies tell your fortune, but beware of your coin purse. Enjoy fighting for the bravest and a feast you will remember for years. Watch as the Hero of the Chalice drinks to a prosperous new year.
Be entertained and delighted by the activities of the day.
Warmest Wishes for this joyous holiday season, Baroness Catherine Russell, Auto crat.
Please feel free to pass this on to other lists, thank you.
Hero of the Chalice
Dec.31, 2010 to Jan. 2, 2011
Ring in the New Year in a festive Gypsy style
Rotary’s Camp Florida
1915 Camp Florida Road, Brandon, FL 33510
Event Steward
Baroness Catherine Russell
(mka Staci Bush)
813-624-2720
catrusel@tampabay.rr.com
Feast Steward
Lady Sibeal inghan Mhurchadha
(mka Beth Hernandez)
813-388-5529 (no calls after 9)
Sibeal63@yahoo.com
Reservations
Cecilia Aston
(mka Megan Murray)
813-210-0352
shrlymd@gmail.com
Mailing address:
4112 Ashford PL. #101
Tampa, FL 33613
Daytrip $10.00 child 5-12 $7.00
1 Night $19.00 child 5-12 $17.50
2 nights $36.00 child 5-12 $17.50
Children under 5 free
Feast $10.00 (limited to 60)
Non-member charge: $5.00. No family charged more than 3 adult. Make checks out to:
SCA - Barony of Wyvernwoode
(include Driver's License Number on check)
Come join the Barony of Wyvernwoode as they celebrate a festive New Years Eve, and stay for the Romney gypsy festival on Saturday night.
There will be games of chance and entertainment galore, you may even want to let the gypsies tell your fortune, but beware of your coin purse. Enjoy fighting for the bravest and a feast you will remember for years. Watch as the Hero of the Chalice drinks to a prosperous new year.
Be entertained and delighted by the activities of the day.
weekly message
sorry for the delay, but it's been a cold and fun week!
ARTWalk was a huge success! We'll be doing that again January 7th, 2011 (Friday - And would there be interest to walk around Saturday afternoon as well? I think it's 11am-4pm During the craftshow?
And another lesson learned, if you are in line for a video game at midnight, bring flyers for the faire - we didnt, but should have!!!!
If you would like a copy of the flyer to make your own copies, reply to this email, I'll send it over to you, the more flyer we get out, the better chances of a great well attended medieval faire in January!
This weekend!
Friday night 12/10 - Yes we are back to regular schedule - 5pm - North Fort Myers - Social gathering/ Fighter Practice - we'll make something simple for dinner, but bring something to share, drinks, snacks, whichever :)
Saturday 12/11 - 2pm-6pm - Craft Gathering - We have the Medieval Faire in January coming up, maybe you have a project that needs finishing ... Or you want to learn something new, I'm sure someone will be crafting something ....
Next week!
Friday night 12/17 - 5pm - North Fort Myers - Social gathering/ Fighter Practice - we'll make something simple for dinner, but bring something to share, drinks, snacks, whichever :)
Sunday Morning 12/19- 11am - Butterfly Estates - Monthly Moot
See you all This weekend sometime!
Margery
ARTWalk was a huge success! We'll be doing that again January 7th, 2011 (Friday - And would there be interest to walk around Saturday afternoon as well? I think it's 11am-4pm During the craftshow?
And another lesson learned, if you are in line for a video game at midnight, bring flyers for the faire - we didnt, but should have!!!!
If you would like a copy of the flyer to make your own copies, reply to this email, I'll send it over to you, the more flyer we get out, the better chances of a great well attended medieval faire in January!
This weekend!
Friday night 12/10 - Yes we are back to regular schedule - 5pm - North Fort Myers - Social gathering/ Fighter Practice - we'll make something simple for dinner, but bring something to share, drinks, snacks, whichever :)
Saturday 12/11 - 2pm-6pm - Craft Gathering - We have the Medieval Faire in January coming up, maybe you have a project that needs finishing ... Or you want to learn something new, I'm sure someone will be crafting something ....
Next week!
Friday night 12/17 - 5pm - North Fort Myers - Social gathering/ Fighter Practice - we'll make something simple for dinner, but bring something to share, drinks, snacks, whichever :)
Sunday Morning 12/19- 11am - Butterfly Estates - Monthly Moot
See you all This weekend sometime!
Margery
Saturday, December 4, 2010
Special Thanks!
Unto the Shire of Trysel do I, Lady Lucrezia sarta di Napoli render my thanks. You are amazing. I always am appreciative of you and all you do.
Thanks.
Lu
Thanks.
Lu
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