[Vindheim] Accademia Thank You

Mon Aug 19 09:18:17 PDT 2024

This weekend was filled with everything I love. Over the past year, our
team has dedicated countless hours to planning Vindheim's first steel
combat collegium. We spent spent many hours war-gaming an ever-changing
schedule and coordinated the logistics required to bring this event to
life. Now, I want to extend my gratitude to everyone who contributed to
making Accademia della Spada I a great success.
First, I want to thank Her Serene Highness for selecting the Accademia as
the venue for the Vindheim Rapier and Cut & Thrust tournaments. Your
support and presence were invaluable.
I also want to extend my thanks to Her Royal Highness (April Gillilan
Chipman
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for choosing the Accademia as the setting for her Princess Tea, which
brought a touch of "Regency" charm to our event. A special thank you to
Anastasiia (Christie Russell
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for showing exceptional leadership in organizing the tea, it's decorations
and guiding her crew. Your efforts ensured the Bridgerton-themed tea was a
beautifully memorable occasion.
A BIG thanks to Dennis
<https://www.facebook.com/darkseid723?__cft__[0]=AZVDG23WboQtvLy16gdHDn5HwDXXmZIT9AomtSSIaq1I-HTgI7XEHbkpwJETIGZ5UbtWzqrh3dyRiCVPmApY6jBHmL-zSwUtfa0grCCYwlZM-JoL-KhGeejKb9SPyadBDadukkPRcm3RQmHSVxMFeNPG&__tn__=-]K-R>,
Aillenn
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and their crew—Leonardo (Rob Struble
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Arthur Marsh
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and John York
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worked tirelessly to ensure the setup, teardown, and all the heavy lifting
were expertly handled. Your efforts were crucial to the smooth execution of
the event. This really could not have happened without each of you.
The primary draw of the Accademia was it's many scholarship opportunities.
I am deeply grateful to all our instructors for their excellent classes.
The variety and quality of the subjects taught truly enriched the
experience for everyone involved.
Thank you to Master Elric (Patrick Swanson
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and Vicountess Caterina
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for managing the help desk with such efficiency and grace. Your work
ensured that everything ran seamlessly. I also want to commend Solidad (Rachel
Breaux
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and Katrina
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for running a highly efficient gate—your organizational skills were key to
a smooth check-in process.
For everyone who enjoyed the food truck BBQ (I know I did), you can thank
Lady Sabine (Emily DeWitt
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for organizing it. Having a lunch option on site was invaluable.
A heartfelt thank you to Their Excellencies, Emma O'Ruairc
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and Mylissa-Isabella
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for their unwavering support and for helping us navigate every obstacle
that came our way. Your leadership and encouragement made a significant
difference.
I’d like to give a huge thank you to Henry Jackson
<https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100016052828614&__cft__[0]=AZVDG23WboQtvLy16gdHDn5HwDXXmZIT9AomtSSIaq1I-HTgI7XEHbkpwJETIGZ5UbtWzqrh3dyRiCVPmApY6jBHmL-zSwUtfa0grCCYwlZM-JoL-KhGeejKb9SPyadBDadukkPRcm3RQmHSVxMFeNPG&__tn__=-]K-R>
and Adair Jackson
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whose behind-the-scenes work often goes unheralded. Without your skilled
labor and dedication, this weekend would have been much more challenging.
Thank you to Countess Michelle
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and her team—Baroness Muirenn Ingen Chernaig
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and Mistress Sabine (Myria Minyard-Slater
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ensuring the Lysts ran smoothly despite a very tight schedule. Your
flexibility and professionalism were greatly appreciated.
I can't forget Matthew Jackson
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who worked hard all day to prepare an excellent (and relaxing) post event
experience for the staff. It was the icing on the cake!
Lastly, I want to express my deepest gratitude to my co-event stewards,
Dona Veronica
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and HL Sævarr Màni
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This event would not have been possible without your continuous support.
>From managing ever-changing schedules and coordinating department heads to
keeping classes on time and even picking up 300 pounds of flooring for the
tournament—you did it all. Working with you both was an absolute joy.
Thank you again to everyone who made Accademia della Spada I an event to
remember.

in service,
Maestro Orlando Giovanni
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WSA
Event Steward
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