<p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: justify"><span style="FONT-WEIGHT: normal; FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman'">CALLING ALL ARTISANS!!! The Barony of Stargate is honored to host Their Royal Majesties' Kingdom Arts & Sciences Competition on Saturday, February 14, 2009.<span> </span>We invite all to come and be present as Ansteorran history unfolds.<span> </span>Witness the splendor of the arts as a new Kingdom Artisan is chosen.<span> </span>Those who receive the top scores will be invited to represent Ansteorra in the Arts and Sciences Competition at Gulf War XVIII.</span></p>
<p style="MARGIN: 6pt 0in 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: justify"><span style="FONT-WEIGHT: normal; FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman'">There are three categories of competition: Static, Performance and Scholarly papers. Invited artisans are encouraged but NOT REQUIRED to attend Gulf War or send their entry. <span> </span>Please go to <a href="http://moas.asteorra.org/" target="_blank">http://moas.asteorra.org</a> and click on the Kingdom A&S link to the left for rules of the competition.</span></p>
<p style="MARGIN: 6pt 0in 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: justify"><span style="FONT-WEIGHT: normal; FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman'">As a reminder for those artisans who are entering a Scholarly paper, the <u>DEADLINE</u> is </span><span style="FONT-WEIGHT: normal; FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman'">January 18, 2008</span><span style="FONT-WEIGHT: normal; FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman'"> and are to be sent to Master Ihon Vinson macFergus (<a href="mailto:moas@ansteorra.org" target="_blank">moas@ansteorra.org</a>).<span> </span>Should you have any questions about the competition, please contact Mistress Katherine Rose Oliver at <a href="mailto:cloldham@sbcglobal.net" target="_blank"><span>cloldham@sbcglobal.net</span></a> or Mistress Melisenda de Barcelona at </span><span style="FONT-WEIGHT: normal; FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman'"><a href="mailto:ruizhorde@yahoo.com" target="_blank">ruizhorde@yahoo.com</a></span><span style="FONT-WEIGHT: normal; FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman'"> (competition organizers</span><span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman'"><strong>).</strong></span></p>
<p style="MARGIN: 6pt 0in 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: justify"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman'">Please email Baroness Isabeau (co-event steward) your intent to compete along with any special needs (i.e. near an electrical outlet; end of row, etc.).<span> </span>This will let us know table requirements.<span> </span>Each competitor will be allotted ½ of an eight foot table.</span></p>
<p style="MARGIN: 6pt 0in 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: justify"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman'">Merchants are welcome.<span> </span>Be aware we'll need to place you in the breezeway as there will be no room in hall.<span> </span>Email either co-event steward if you wish to merchant.<span> </span>Hotel information will be posted to the website soon.</span></p>
<p style="MARGIN: 6pt 0in 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: justify"><span><font face="Times New Roman"><strong>Site Info & Fees:</strong><span> </span>Site opens at 8:00 a.m. on February 14<sup>th</sup> and closes at 8:00 p.m.<span> </span>Site Fee: $12 adults with proof of membership; $6 for children 5-17; 5 and under are free; family max is $36.<b><span> </span></b>Non-members: $3 additional surcharge.<span> </span>Site fee includes a sideboard lunch.<span> </span>Make checks payable to SCA Inc., Barony of Stargate.<span> </span><u>ACCEPS</u> is available and will close on Tuesday, February 10th.</font></span></p>
<p style="MARGIN: 6pt 0in 0pt"><font face="Times New Roman">Minors must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. Or they may also attend with a 21 year old or older adult with a signed and notarized Minor Event Waiver form from the parents.<span> </span>Service animals only.<span> </span>Site is wet in period containers.</font></p>
<p style="MARGIN: 6pt 0in 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: justify"><font face="Times New Roman"><b><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt">Foods & Taverns:</span></b><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt"><span> </span>A wonderful sideboard lunch (for 100) by Duchess Ebergardis of an assortment of soups and breads will be provided.<span> </span>The Stargate Guard will also host a sweets and warm beverages fundraising tavern.</span></font></p>
<p style="MARGIN: 6pt 0in 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: justify"><font face="Times New Roman"><b><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt">Event Location:</span></b><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt"><span> </span>St. Christopher's Episcopal Church, 1656 Blalock Road, Houston, Texas 77080.<span> </span><b><u>Directions</u>:</b><span> </span>From Houston take I-10 to Blalock.<span> </span>Turn right (north) on Blalock and travel approximately 1.5 miles.<span> </span>The site is just past Long Point Rd. on the right.<span> </span></span><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: #003300">(<a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?source=ig&hl=en&rlz=&q=1656+Blalock+Road+Houston,+Texas+77080&um=1&ie=UTF-8&sa=X&oi=geocode_result&resnum=1&ct=title" target="_blank">Link to Google Map of site</a>)</span><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt"></span></font></p>
<p style="MARGIN: 6pt 0in 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: justify"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt"><font face="Times New Roman">For more information, please visit our website at </font><a href="http://stargate.ansteorra.org/KingdomArtSci.shtml" target="_blank"><font face="Times New Roman" color="#800080">http://stargate.ansteorra.org/KingdomArtSci.shtml</font></a><font face="Times New Roman">.<span> </span>Additional information will be posted as it becomes available.</font></span></p>
<p style="MARGIN: 6pt 0in 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: justify"><font face="Times New Roman"><b><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt">Event Stewards:</span></b><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt"></span></font></p>
<p style="MARGIN: 6pt 0in 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: justify"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt"><font face="Times New Roman">Baroness Isabeau Quiquandon, OL<span> </span>HL Cristyana Lambrecht</font></span></p>
<p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: justify"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt"><font face="Times New Roman">Terri Hirling<span> </span>Christy Lambright</font></span></p>
<p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: justify"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt"><font face="Times New Roman">713.896.0026<span> </span>713.816.6387</font></span></p>
<p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: justify"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt"><font face="Times New Roman"><a href="mailto:thirling@gmal.com" target="_blank">thirling@gmal.com</a><span> </span><a href="mailto:clambright2000@yahoo.com" target="_blank">clambright2000@yahoo.com</a></font></span></p>
<p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: justify"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt"><font face="Times New Roman"> </font></span></p><br clear="all"><br>-- <br>"We live in two worlds . . . the world into which we are born, and the other world that is born within us. Both may be a blessing or a curse. We choose." Attributed as a Druid homily.<br>