[Northkeep] BOD Resolution Suspending In-Person SCA Activity

[Rene Shepard]

Reread section V again folks.

YIS
Rwsa

On Wed, Jul 29, 2020 at 2:39 PM Seneschal of Northkeep <
seneschal at northkeep.ansteorra.org> wrote:

> 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.
>
> NOTE: Please use the body of the email for commentary.
>
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>
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> Society for Creative Anachronism, Inc.
> RE: Resolution
> P.O. Box 360789
> Milpitas, CA 95036-0789
>
>
> https://www.sca.org/news/resolution-to-suspend-in-person-sca-activity-until-january-31st-2021/
>
>
> This announcement is an official informational release by the Society for
> Creative Anachronism , Inc. Permission is granted to reproduce this
> announcement in its entirety in newsletters, websites and electronic
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>
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> In service,
> Lady Jehanne de Montauban
> Northkeep Seneschal
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