[Ansteorra] Question in general

[Molly Maddox Netterville]

Greetings Lord Mithgiladan,
     I have asked questions and have found some of the information you just
provided. I am learning from the officers you provided now that I have kind
of have knowledge on how some things work. Thank you for the information as
I learned additional things that I did not know. Thank you so much.

YIS,
Erlina
On Jul 22, 2013 5:32 PM, "Marc" <commander.truestar at verizon.net> wrote:

> Greetings Milady Erlina,
>
> I will preface my answer by first saying that some laws and customs differ
> from Kingdom to Kingdom and I am from the East.
>
> But I'd first say that the "positions" of Laurel, Pelican or Knight are
> not offices.  They are recognition of skill and service as well as
> recognition of those efforts at the Society level.
> These levels of award are generally gained over a road that is as long or
> short as one's fate may cause.
>
> One starts at some point in their "SCA career" and begins to gain
> recognition for their work, be it in force of arms(Knighthood), Service to
> the SCA(Pelican) or in the Arts and sciences(Laurel).  As one grows in such
> recognition, they come to the awareness of their King and Queen through
> letters of recommendation.  Soon they begin the path from local awards and
> recognition to "Kingdom Level" awards and then...should their skill and
> work warrant it...to the Society level.
>
> Outside those positions, there are offices at the local and Kingdom level
> as well as the Society level.
>     Kings and Queens are determined by force of arms in Crown Tournament.
>  This statement is a simplification of the method but is essentially
> correct.
>         Once a King or Queen has served once, they are created a Count or
> Countess on stepping down from the thrown
>         Once a King or Queen have served two reigns, they are created a
> Duke or Duchess on stepping down from the thrown
>     "Landed"Barons and Baronesses are selected by the ruling Monarchs at
> the time of such a need.  Those Monarchs do take a "polling" of the group
> to be inspired, but are not
>        bound by this(at least in the East) as the Baron and Baroness are
> their representatives in the Barony.
>     "Court"Barons and Baronesses are selected and appointed by the Crown
> at their desire for service or other actions which those Monarchs have
> found of such extreme note
>
> Kingdoms may be split into Principalities as is currently the case in the
> East, where we have the Principality of Tia Mara.
>     These regions hold Coronet Tournaments to Select their Prince and
> Princess in the same way we select Kings and Queens
>
> Beyond that are the offices that make our Society work.  Those many
> volunteers who handle jobs from the local to the Society level.  These
> volunteers are selected by the laws and rules put in place by that group
> and the Kingdom they reside in.  I am both the Baronial Herald and
> Historian from my local group, and have been elected to those posts.  The
> same can be said of my Lady wife, our Chatelaine.
>
> While you can ask any officer, you have three officers specifically suited
> for further information on this.
> These are your Seneschal, your Herald and Your Chatelaine
>    Your Seneschal is that volunteer who is legally responsible for the
> proper running of your group.  Every group must have one and they govern
> the operation and legal compliance
>          with real world as well as SCA rules and laws.
>    Your Herald is in charge of a number of responsibilities including the
> understanding and explanation of Awards and recognition
>    Your Chatelaine is the "Welcome Wagon", responsible for helping new
> members or even those interested in our Society to join in and get the most
> fun from any event(s) they
>          attend.
>
> I invite you to write me directly and recommend you reach out to your
> local group officers for better information suited to your home Kingdom.
> If you are not aware of who those officers are, email me directly with
> your zip code and I will let you know as much information about your home
> group as I can find.
> Much of this can be found starting with the SCA website, and your
> Kingdom's own website.
>
> Yours in Service,
>     Lord Mithgiladan the Herald
>
>
> At 03:00 PM 7/22/2013, you wrote:
>
>> Subject: Re: [Ansteorra] Question in general
>>
>> I am fairly new. I have found that the only way to get information is to
>> go
>> to a baron or baroness and ask questions. I have no idea how to obtain any
>> of the positions. I have even read the new comers guide on the SCA
>> website.
>> I know a few people who have donated time, talent, and many items; they
>> are
>> still on prot?g? status. Some are to humble to really step forward. So I
>> honestly would like to know, what one needs to do to to obtain laurel or
>> pelican (or any office for that matter)? This would be valuable
>> information
>> for newcomers and veteran SCAers alike. Any information is greatly
>> appreciated.
>>
>> YIS,
>> Erlina Netterville
>>
>
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