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Borealis polling date set

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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

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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.

Kingdom Calendar Officer Position Open for Applications

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Are you interested in helping out at the kingdom level? Are you passably good with computers? Do you like repetitive tasks? Do you enjoy a good fillable submission form?

If so, we invite you to apply for the esteemed role of Calendar Officer in the Kingdom of Avacal! 

Responsibilities:

  • Receiving and error-checking Event Submissions: Every official SCA event in Avacal needs to be submitted to the Calendar office. These submissions need to be checked-over before setting up their appropriate event pages
  • Setting up Event pages, on both the Avacal.org website and Facebook: The main job of the Calendar Officer is taking the submission forms and setting up the two official event pages for every event.
  • Helping Event Stewards through the Event Submission process: Sometimes there are submission errors that need addressing, some people are new to the submission process, the Calendar Officer helps guide the process where necessary.
  • Reporting to the Kingdom Seneschal: Quarterly reports are due before each Kingdom Curia meeting.

Qualifications:

  • Strong communication skills.
  • Regular computer and internet access.
  • Familiarity with Avacal’s Event Policy and applicable laws. 
  • Familiarity with using WordPress (or a willingness to learn)
  • Familiarity with the Society for Creative Anachronism (SCA) and its values.

Application Process: Interested candidates should email their letter of intent and relevant qualifications to Their Majesties of Avacal (at crown@avacal.org ) and our current Calendar Officer (at calendar@avacal.org ). If you’re interested in contributing to the events process in Avacal from the comfort of your home, we want to hear from you!

NMR increase

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The NMR (Non-Member Registration) fee has been increased by Society and will go from 5.00 to 10.00 on 1 April 2024.
Society relies on these funds to pay for the BOD expenses and it has not increased them in over 10 years. SCA.org has a fund for memberships if you need assistance. You can view the full announcement here.

YIS,
Wanda Edel
Seneschal, Avacal

Position: Arts and Sciences Minister

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Are you passionate about historical crafts, skills, and technologies? Do you love exploring the rich tapestry of pre-17th century culture? Are you eager to foster the study of period arts, crafts, and methods for creating historically accurate artifacts? If so, we invite you to apply for the esteemed role of Arts and Sciences Minister in the Kingdom of Avacal! 

🎨 Responsibilities:

  • Reporting to the Society on behalf of the Kingdom: Report quarterly to the Society Minister of Arts and Sciences
  • Promote Learning: Encourage and facilitate the study of period culture, technology, and artistic endeavors within our vibrant community.
  • Support Creativity: Inspire artisans, scholars, and enthusiasts to delve into historical practices, share knowledge, and create beautiful works.
  • Coordinate Activities: Collaborate with local branches, organize workshops, competitions, and A&S displays at events.

🔍 Qualifications:

  • Passion for service to the people and the arts in Avacal.
  • Strong organizational and communication skills.
  • Willingness to collaborate with fellow enthusiasts. 
  • Familiarity with the Society for Creative Anachronism (SCA) and its values.

📝 Application Process: Interested candidates should email their letter of intent and relevant qualifications to Their Majesties of Avacal, Their Heirs and  Viscountess Morrigan, OL, our current Arts and Sciences Minister, at artsci@avacal.org. If you’re ready to contribute to the vibrant cultural fabric of Avacal, we want to hear from you!

Viscountess Morrigan O.L.
Kingdom of Avacal
Minister of Arts & Sciences