Kingdom
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Avacal

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  • Heraldic Contingency Deputy needed

    Avacal’s College of Heralds needs a Contingency Deputy Herald for ongoing Kingdom Status. If you are interested, please forward your SCA resume and a letter of application to the current Sanguinaris Herald, Arwyn of Leicester at herald@avacal.org. Please apply by June 30, 2026.

    Contingency Deputy Herald/Red Ram Herald

    Job Description:

    1. The Contingency Deputy Herald will administer the office if the Sanguinaris Herald, for whatever reason, cannot continue in that role.
      • Specifically, the contingency deputy herald will work with the Crown and Kingdom Seneschal to advertise and select a new replacement.
    2. The Contingency Deputy Herald shall not be a spouse/partner of the Sanguinaris Herald.
    3. The Contingency Deputy Herald will report quarterly to Sanguinaris Herald.

    Skills and Competencies:

    • Strong administrative skills including email, spreadsheets, word processing
    • Good working knowledge of governing aspects of the SCA such as corpora, kingdom law and Avacal customs

  • Avacal Online Curia

    Please be reminded that Avacal Curia, our quarterly business meeting, will be taking place today, Wednesday February 18th at 7pm MST!

    What is Curia? Curia is Avacal’s quarterly business meeting, and is where the goings on of the kingdom are discussed. Curia is an excellent opportunity to become informed about upcoming changes and learn what makes the SCA run in between events.

    Who can attend Curia?

    Everyone! Please attend and make yourselves welcome!

    We look forwards to seeing and hearing from you! It’s a blustery, snowy day across much of our beautiful kingdom, so bring your favourite hot beverage and cozy up in your chair!

    https://us06web.zoom.us/j/88330638692

    6pm PST (most of BC)

    7pm MST (parts of BC, all of AB)

    8pm Saskatchewan Time (All of SK)

    If you are having difficulties connecting, please comment on the Facebook post linked below

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  • Open Officer Positions

    Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging Officer
    The DEIB Officer is responsible for overseeing the development, implementation, and maintenance of game-facing DEIB initiatives and education. 

    This position will become a greater officer in the New Year.

    This position has been filled.

    Chatelaine
    The Chatelaine is responsible for promoting and supporting recruitment initiatives and guiding retention practices throughout the Kingdom.

    This position has been filled.

    If interested in either position, please send your SCA resume and letter of intent to the Kingdom Seneschal (seneschal@avacal.org) and Their Majesties (crown@avacal.org).

    Countess Sadb Jofreysdottir
    Vicki Foster
    Seneschal, Avacal

  • Announcement of Temporary Removal from Participation

    Their Royal Majesties, Hrogn and Astrid, have issued the following sanction against David of Vinjar, known in the modern world as David Fraser, Temporary Removal from Participation, effective as of September 7, 2025.

  • Curia going online

    Good Evening, Avacal!!

    With the grace and wisdom of Their Majesties, Hrogn and Astrid, we were granted permission to move Curia from Monday morning to Tuesday evening.

    That’s right, we are trying an evening online curia meeting. Details below:

    Time: Sep 2, 2025 07:00 PM Saskatchewan/Alberta time

    Join Zoom Meeting

    https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85439953173

    Meeting ID: 854 3995 3173

    Passcode: Avacal

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    If you have any questions or agenda items, please email the Kingdom Seneschal at Seneschal@avacal.org

  • Announcement of Temporary Removal from Participation

    Their Royal Majesties, Hrogn and Astrid, have issued the following sanction against Magnus Meatshield, known in the modern world as  Justin Leader, Temporary Removal from Participation, effective as of August 16, 2025.

  • Announcement of Exile

    On July 2, 2025, Hrogn King and Astrid Queen, the Crown of Avacal, have issued an Exile from the Kingdom, against Justin Leader, known in the as Magnus Meatshield. This sanction will expire at the end of Our Reign.”

  • Borealis polling date set

    Greetings to the populace of Borealis

    Their Excellencies Aman and Sarah have served you well and in good faith for nearly two years, and they have shown a willingness and commitment to continue serving the Barony and the Kingdom into the future.  The Crowns and Coronets have heard their request and in turn, ask the populace of Borealis: Do you have confidence in their leadership?

    On June 4, 2025, representatives of Their Royal Majesties will be on hand to conduct a Confidence Polling of Borealis.  As Seneschal, it is my duty and honour to host them at our regular tavern night and business meeting.  I ask that all populace of Borealis that are members of the Society attend and participate in the polling.  If you are unable to attend, you may contact myself or the Kingdom Seneschal in advance of the polling, and we will provide an alternative to allow you to participate.

    Borealis Confidence Polling
    Alberta Avenue Community Hall
    9210 118 Ave, Edmonton AB

    June 4, 2025
    7:00 PM through 9:00 PM

    Important reminders:

     By Society and Kingdom law, only individuals with an active membership in the SCA are permitted to participate in a branch polling.  The representatives of Their Majesties may ask for proof of membership.

    If you are unable to attend the polling in person, contact borealis.seneschal@avacal.org or seneschal@avacal.org *before* the polling date, and we will provide alternate arrangements.

    If you reside in Borealis but will not be a member at the time of polling, Society and Kingdom law will not allow you to participate directly, but you are still able and encouraged to provide feedback to the Crown by contacting crown@avacal.org.

    A branch polling is not a vote.  The results of a polling are confidential, and will be given strong consideration by Their Majesties, but authority over all branch leadership decisions rests with the Crown.

    Yours in Service,

    Iolar the Sinister
    Borealis Seneschal

  • Taking applications for Kingdom Chatelaine

    The term of the current Chatelaine is coming to an end as of March 31, 2015. If you are interested in this position please contact the Seneschal or Chatelaine.

    The Kingdom Chatelaine is the officer responsible for training, advising, and coordinating public outreach, newcomer acquisition, acclimation and retention for the Kingdom of Avacal. This officer is currently a deputy to the Kingdom Seneschal.

    Duties include:

    • Coordinating and monitoring the efforts of group chatelaines.
    • Developing and maintaining materials for recruitment, newcomer orientation and retention, and local officer training.
    • Maintaining a knowledge base for Kingdom demos and monitoring compliance with the Kingdom demo policy/guidelines document.
    • Working closely with other Kingdom-level officers to create, implement, and monitor Kingdom-wide marketing efforts for new member acquisition and retention.
    • Performing other duties assigned by the Kingdom Seneschal as directed.

      Successful candidates for this position should have demonstrated leadership skills, problem-solving, and experience with demo management.

      Applicants should be able to travel to other groups throughout the Kingdom as necessary and have easy access to phone, mail, and reliable email. They must also be paid members of the Society and able to meet quarterly reporting deadlines in a timely manner.

      This position presents the opportunity to help preserve the rich traditions of the Kingdom of Avacal and assure its future by assisting in recruiting and retaining newcomers. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to help introduce people to this game and will have a long-term, positive impact on the participants across the Kingdom.

      Questions regarding the position may be directed to Renee Carr, Kingdom Seneschal via email at seneschal@avacal.org.

      Résumés, including SCA offices held and awards received, must be sent via email to seneschal@avacal.org.  Résumés must be received by May 31, 2025.
  • Updated Avacal Event Policy now available

    Updated Avacal Event Policy now available

    The current iteration of Avacal’s event policy is now available and can be accessed via the document library (Office of the Seneschal > Laws, Policies and Warrants).