RF - Defender of the Fort, 10th Year

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Will fighter practice be at the site as well since this is a work day?

Leovigild

Paul Gilbert wrote:

> Greetings to all.......
>
> Some words from the Stewards of Defender of the Fort, 10th Year.
>
> That time of year is fast approaching....Defender of the Fort is just around
> the corner of time on the 3rd weekend of September, Sept. 17-18-19.
>
> Sooooooooo, it is time to start preparing for it.
>
> This year, is the 10th anniversary of the founding of the Barony of Ravens
> Fort.
>
> In honor of this we will be having a history display, program and hopefully
> some historical type guests and events that will celebrate the 10 years of
> the Barony.
>
> More on that as they are firmed up.
>
> Events this year will be, Chivalric, Rapier fighting, and A&S competion. We
> will also have the competion for the newcomer Chivalric and Rapier fighters
> that have been fighting for 1 year or less.
>
> In addition to all this, word was received yesterday that Ravens Fort's
> Defender has been chosen as the sight for the Ansteorrian Kings Lancer
> competion. This is the Kingdom Equestrienne contest. More on that as we find
> out.
>
> As for what we need to do right now......glad you asked.
>
> We will be having a work day this Sunday at the site. Plans are to begin
> about 10am. This Sunday will be a walk around, clean up and figure out where
> things will go type session.
>
> The other work days have been set and I will forward the dates as soon as I
> find my list (:(
>
> We will be needing the usual things...such as gatekeepers (lots of them),
> water bearers, (lots of these too), kitchen help, servers, general
> assistants, et.al.
>
> Those wishing to help with gate, please email me so I may "reserve" your
> time slot now.
>
> Those wishing to help water bear, call Kezia at home and let her know. The
> water bearer coordinator has not been nailed down yet.
>
> Lady Ja cinth and Carla (sorry don't remember your SCA name) are doing the
> feast. They will need servers, kitchen help et.al.
>
> I expect that attendance will be around 400-500 with the addition of Kings
> Lancer.
>
> Fees will be $5/$5 as usual.
>
> So, lets get rolling and show the Known World that Ravens Fort can put on
> the show again, only bigger.
>
> Questions, comments, etc....call me or email me.
>
> In Service.....
>
> Ld. Niklas Vasilievich, Steward of the Event.
> Ldy. Kezia, Co-Steward of the Event.
> 409-291-9532
> 281-536-5239 (Niklas only)
>
> Paul Gilbert, KE5ZW                                Ld. Niklas Vasilievich
> Huntsville, Texas 77340                            Southern Region Treasurer
> 281-536-5239                                           Barony of Ravensfort
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