[Northkeep] BOD Resolution Suspending In-Person SCA Activity

[Seneschal of Northkeep]

Resolution to Suspend In-Person SCA Activity until January 31st, 2021

Important message from the BoD:

During the July 28, 2020, Ad Hoc meeting of the Board of Directors for the
Society for Creative Anachronism, the following Resolution was passed by a
unanimous vote and made effective immediately:

Resolution to Suspend In-Person SCA Activity until January 31st, 2021(PDF)

I. Whereas, the COVID-19 Global Pandemic has created an unparalleled
challenge for the administration of the Society for Creative Anachronism.
The Board of Directors acknowledges the health and well-being of the
membership and participants of the SCA are of utmost importance;

II. Whereas, the Crowns of the vast majority of North American Kingdoms
have petitioned the board to suspend in-person SCA events in North America
until January 31st, 2021;

III. Whereas, following consultation with the Kingdom Seneschals of the
North American Kingdoms, it appears that this petition is generally
supported;

IV. Therefore Now Be It Resolved, The SCA Board of Directors suspends all
SCA in-person events in North America until January 31st, 2021;

V. Resolved, Small local gatherings including, but not limited to, archery
practice, guild meetings, officer meetings, and local martial activities
shall remain at the discretion of the Crown and Kingdom Seneschal, in
accordance with CDC, State, Provincial, and local health guidelines and
recommendations. Virtual events as alternatives continue to be a viable
option;

VI. Resolved, The SCA Board of Directors directs the Society Seneschal to
grant a blanket variance to Corpora waiving any required events such as
Crown List and Coronation until January 31st, 2021, as well as extending
all current reigns until a royal list can be held to determine suitable
Heirs;

VII. Resolved, If a Crown or Coronet steps down without Heirs for a Kingdom
or Principality, a Regent shall be installed until such time as a royal
list may be held to find suitable Heirs and a Coronation or Investiture
held. This regent should be installed according to the Kingdom or
Principality laws that govern the appointment of Regents, after
consultation with the Society Seneschal. If the Kingdom or Principality has
no such law, the Kingdom Seneschal (and Principality Seneschal when
appropriate) must consult with the Society Seneschal and Society President
to determine an appropriate selection method for a Regent;

VIII. Resolved, the SCA Board of Directors invites Kingdoms who have
determined that it is safe to host in-person events before January 31st,
2021, to request a variance from the Society Seneschal to be able to do so.
The Society Seneschal shall have the authority to grant or deny these
requests. These requests will be reviewed by the Board using the same
review method used for variances to Corpora;

IX. Resolved, the SCA Board of Directors commends the officers, royalty,
hard-working membership, and participants who have made it possible for the
SCA to continue activities during these trying times.

Any commentary regarding this matter should be addressed to
sca-comments at lists.sca.org. Please use the title “Resolution” in the
subject line.

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Society for Creative Anachronism, Inc.
RE: Resolution
P.O. Box 360789
Milpitas, CA 95036-0789

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In service,
Lady Jehanne de Montauban
Northkeep Seneschal