4 brave (or maybe crazy?) people came out to shoot in the cold weather.
There were 3 crossbows and a stray longbow 😉 Scores submitted before we
went to lunch were:

Crossbow:
Avine – 57, John – 88, Tymme – 96

Period Longbow:
Dearbhail – 66

Period Crossbow:
Avine – 64, John – 96, Tymme – 108

Period Longbow IKAC:
Dearbhail – 142

Tymme “Prodkiller” Lytefelow, OGGS

Combat Arts, News

Thrown Weapons Practices (re-posted from Wyewood Archery list)

November 13, 2015 Webster

I’m pleased to announce that Evrard has two new Assistant Thrown Weapons Deputies for Wyewood, Dearbhail and Rurik.
Additionally, I’m very happy to say that they have volunteered to run thrown weapons practices on Saturdays at the Wyewood range per the schedule below. As most of you know, I will not be available for a while during my recovery from surgery.
The start and end time for some of these TW practices may vary from archery practice – the TW marshal assistant deputy who is in charge for the date will announce the start and end times a day or two in advance of the practice date.
As for archery practice, if weather is an issue the TW deputy who is in charge of running that date’s practice will confirm via the Wyewood Archery yahoo list whether or not thrown weapon practice is on or cancelled for a particular date.
Nov 14 – Rurik
Nov 21 – Dearbhail
Dec 12 – Rurik
Dec 19 – Dearbhail
Jan 9 – Rurik
Feb 13 – Rurik
Feb 27 – Dearbhail
Mar 12 – Rurik
Mar 26 – Dearbhail
Apr 9 – Rurik
Apr 23 – Dearbhail
Many thanks to Rurik and Dearbhail for stepping up to do this!
Please let me know if you have any question.
YIS,
Emma la rousse d’Argentan
Yeoman to her Excellency Emmelina, Baroness of Madrone
Arcuarius to Dearbhail ingen Donnachaich
Thrown Weapons Deputy to
Evrard de Valogne, Chief Archer of Wyewood

News, Officer Roles, SCA Life

Seeking recommendations for the Wyeknot

November 5, 2015 Webster

Greetings onto the Barony of Wyewood.

We are coming upon our winter feast. During this time we
traditionally give out Wyewoods highest award. The Wyeknot.
We do not have to give one out each year, but we’d really,
really, really, like to.

The Wyeknot is given out for long and dedicated activity in
the Barony for Martial, A&S, or Service. Or, any combination of
the three. A similar award in Madrone is the Red Branch.
In Blatha An Oir it is similar to the L’Ordre du Gaunt d’Or.

One of the “requirements” of the Wyeknot is: “Wyewood just
wouldn’t be the same without them here.” Don’t worry about
if the person you recommend may not have some of our
lower awards. Since we are new, we will be doing some of
this “out of order” for a while. ;{)

The members of the Order of the Wyeknot, Myself and
her excellency are waiting to hear from you.

Also, if you know of anyone who is deserving of recognition
for any award, or a Piece of the True Wye, please contact us
before January.

Thank you!
In Service

Robert and Gabrielle, Baron and Baroness of Wyewood

Arts and Sciences, News

Casting Pewter

November 3, 2015 Webster

Greetings to fair Wyewood and beyond,

I’m pleased to announce that I’ll be hosting an Introduction to Pewter Craft class. This will be a hands-on class – each student will receive a stone mold ready to carve, and may expect to depart with the mold and a cast token of their own design.

Students wishing to learn to make buttons or pins (requiring three-part molds) should take this class first, to gain familiarity with the process and materials.

Why learn how to cast pewter?
Pewter items are a wonderful way to bring medieval aesthetics to our re-created world, as site tokens for events and on our clothes.

Pewter craft is relatively easy and inexpensive, and almost anyone can do it.

Perhaps after learning this craft you would like to take on a larger projects, such as site tokens for Twelfth Night 2017.

When?
Saturday November 21st, 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm

Where?
Liadain’s home one mile south of the FCS location in Renton. Address and directions will be sent to students. There is a slight chance that this may be moved to Spike’s home in southeast Seattle.

Cost?
$8.00 per student – payable before the class. This covers the cost of the mold and pewter, as well as handouts.

Dress?
Modern clothes of natural fibers in which you are comfortable and willing to get a little dusty or splashed by bits of pewter. Full foot covering shoes, long sleeves and long pants/skirts, are recommended, also high necklines – ask about Spike’s scars 😉

Tools?
Students are encourage to bring their own tools if they wish, but we have a selection of tools for your use. Very small (1/8” or less) chisels or other scraping tools, Exacto knives, and small metal Dremel bits in hand-tool holders are popular tools with pewter crafters, as are tools make from brass rod stock. Soap stone is fairly soft, and many tools used for clay crafts will work with stone.

Teacher?
This class will be taught by Mistress Spike Zoetaert (Maddy DuMont) will teach the class. Other folks with pewter experience will likely attend to assist and encourage.

Students?
We will take up to 4 students for this class, first come, first served.
A waiting list will be made and we may be able to expand to 8 students. Additional classes will be offered in the future if there is interest. If you happen to be under 18, have your parent contact Spike.

Research?
A message will be sent to the students with advice on research and design so they can come prepared to make the thing!

We look forward to sharing this fun and rewarding craft!

Joyfully,

Liadain ni Sheanachain and Spike Zoetaert

To register, contact Liadain at debra.greywolf (at) gmail (dot) com

For questions about contact, contact Spike at maddydumont (at) Comcast (dot) net

News

Business Meeting Notes 10/23/15

October 25, 2015 Webster

October 23, 2015 Friday Wyewood Business Meeting Notes
Chronicler Vashti Qoosh Paraan/Megan Robertson

Meeting open at 7:25pm

REPORTS

HERALD: Sergeantry badges are in process

BARONIAL MARSHALL/ARCHERY (Evrard reporting): Going well. Marshall (Evrard) is unable to attendSaturday practices for the foreseeable future due to job obligations and is having other TAMs runSaturday practices. Sofia asks if “Cupid Gets The Shaft” can be an official event? Evrard will check with people helping organize the event and report back. Whether a gate fee would be charged is discussed.

RAPIER (Don Donatello reporting): Don Donatello has been unable to attend recently due to work and has had Warder Martin run a couple of the practices. He’s been running drills with 4-5 fighters and it’s gone well. Big Thank You to Martin for stepping in.

CHATELAINE (Gwen reporting): “Nada”.

EXCHEQUER (Sofia reporting): Checking account balance: $5801.58, Savings account balance: $6691.61. ($1000 in deposits for 12th Night 2017 and St. Bubba Feast have recently been paid from our checking account.)

CHRONICLER (Vashti reporting): She’d like to have the process for submitting minutes to the Officers, fb, the email list, newsletter, and website clarified. It was recommended that the Chronicler post the minutes in full to the Baronial email list, requesting that any corrections or additions be provided to her prior to the next FCS night. A message on Facebook will direct members to review the minutes as posted in the Baronial email list. If there are no corrections received, she will ensure the minutes are posted to the Baronial website in time for the FCS following the business meeting. If there are corrections, they should be entered and the amended minutes posted to the email list again. If there are no corrections received, she will ensure the minutes are posted to the Baronial website in time for the FCS following the business meeting.

CHAMBERLAIN (Don Donatello reporting): Storage is fine. Sofia now has a key. Keyholders are now Don Donatello, Sofia, and Alessandra.

B&B (Baron Robert reporting): They received award recommendations and are requesting additional recommendations. He is attending BAO’s Harvest Feast tomorrow (October 24).

UNFINISHED BUSINESS:

ARTS UNFRAMED (Alessandra reporting): We made money! Profit $500.16 (included in bank balances). 12 people completed the Laurel Scavenger Hunt. 19 people brought 129 books! 10-15 A&S displays. 65 paying adults attended. 1 hour set-up time was a bit short, will adjust for next year, tentatively scheduled for October 15, 2016. The school worked great. May move the A&S Consult Table next year to main area. I don’t know for sure if we will increase set-up time. If we have more hands on deck we would need less time. Will do more advertising next year!

FEAST OF ST BUBBA/YULE (Avine reporting): Waiting on 2016 insurance document from Kingdom.

2016 BUDGET PROPOSAL (Exchequer Sofia presenting): No questions, Site rental cost adjusted by $120. 2016 Budget Voted on and approved.

12th NIGHT (Liadain reporting): Deposit has been paid to the hotel. Nothing happening with committees yet. Room reservations open Feb 1, 2016. Do we want to have a Baronial Hospitality Suite? Will revisit next business meeting.

NEW BUSINESS:

A&S OFFICER: Constantia’s application voted on and approved. She has never been a member of the Communist Party.

NOVEMBER AND DECEMBER BUSINESS MEETINGS: Changed for the holidays. November 27Business Meeting CANCELLED, and December 25 Business Meeting CANCELLED. If necessary any business needing attention will be addressed at November’s FCS on November 13, or December’s FCS onDecember 11.

BANK (Exchequer Sofia and Seneschal Alessandra reporting): Signatories at the bank did not get changed over to Sofia and Alessandra. We are updating the signature cards, adding Liadain as Deputy Exchequer, and the Baron and Baroness are redoing their signatures. Chronicler signed as recording secretary. These minutes will be emailed to all members of The Barony of Wyewood, and to James Stutz, Vice President, Branch Manager, HomeStreet Bank.

Signatories are recorded as:
1. Baron: (legal name) Robert Mitchell/Baron Robert
2. Baroness: (legal name) Heather Lazzaretti/Baroness Gabrielle
3. Exchequer: (legal name) Linda Hosea/Sofia
4. Seneschal: (legal name) Denise Garlington/Alessandra
5. Deputy Exchequer: (legal name) Debra Greywolf/Liadain

UPCOMING EVENTS:

BAO Harvest Feast, Kingdom Feast, Fall Crown Council, DL’s Yule,

Call for any other business? NO? NO!

Meeting closed 8:09pm

Combat Arts, News

Oct 17 archery practice recap

October 17, 2015 Webster

We had 20 people come out and take advantage of the rain holding off.
Scores submitted were:

Open:
Gryffyth – 76, KC – 54, Geoffrey – 90 (career high, now ranked Master
Bowman!), Alaricus – 93, Debora – 19 (first score ever I think)

Longbow
Gwalchgwyn – 52, Alaricus – 77, John – 49, Tymme – 51

Crossbow:
Tymme – 94

Period Crossbow:
Avine – 70 (career high!), Tymme – 100

Tymme Lytefelow, OGGS

Combat Arts, News

Archery report for 9/30/15

October 1, 2015 Webster

Greetings Archers,

The autumn briskness greeted us even as the sun brightly shone on the range today, reminding us the season is just a few weeks from ending on All Hallows Eve. 15 archers enjoyed the last Wednesday practice and many turned in some great scores adding to their progress!

Something that inspires me is people finding a way to keep enjoying archery despite giving up a category or two by finding another. First Tymme, recovering from neck surgery a few years ago, turned to crossbow and absolutely excelled at it. Now, his wife Avine follows in the same footsteps as physical limitations dictate the change. And guess who is make great strides now? Got it in one, it’s Avine!

Another thing is seeing a person who has languished in lower scores with a “I enjoy shooting but I’ll never get any better” attitude rededicate themselves and see real progress. Gwalchgwyn “Gawin” of Blatha an Oir had just struggled in the last couple of years since coming to Wednesday practices with us, but this year something has clicked. His renewed passion has brought him to weekend practices and for the first time attended Bows and Blades last weekend. Way to go!

To the scores!
Open:
Geoffrey of the Reeds: 77
KC: 43
Gwalchgwyn: 66
Sebhdann: 62
Evrard: 98 (Season High)
Onora: 58

Longbow:
Tymme: 58

Crossbow:
Avine: 68 (Career High!)

Period Crossbow:
Avine: 68 (Career High too!)

In service,
Evrard de Valogne,
Chief Archer of Wyewood

News

Wyewood Business Meeting Minutes … Sep-25-2015

September 28, 2015 Webster

Wyewood Business Meeting Minutes … Sep-25-2015

Meeting started at 7:15pm; Ended at 8:01pm

OFFICER REPORTS

Chronicler (Lady Vashti) – Getting caught up on minutes and newsletter, should be good in the next few days.

Marshal (Lord Evrard) – There were 30+ archers at the Black Lion Emprise. HL August Konker won the Madrone Baronial Championship and HL John de Percy won the Black Lion Emprise archery tournament. Wednesday practice next week (Sep-30) is the last of the summer season. There will be a gathering on Oct-24 at AFK Tavern in Renton after that day’s practice to celebrate the archery season.

Chatelaine (Lady Gwen) – No news

Exchequer (Lady Sofia) – Checking balance $5,122.51; Savings balance $6,698.51; Donations received from FCS to date $588.92; Donations received from Archery practices to date $347.00

Herald (Master Mir) – Helped with Sergeantry Opening Court; Thank you to Madrone’s Sergeant HL Karrel der Ermutigender for heralding the Sergeantry Closing Court. Award recommendations are needed, especially for the Piece of the Wye. Mir asked if reimbursement would be possible for attendance at the Kingdom Heraldic and Scribal Symposium (site fee $15; Mileage tbd). The Herald budget has money enough to cover this.

Chamberlain/Rapier Marshal (Lord Donato) – No report

Webster (Lady Isidora) – No report

Baron & Baroness (Robert) – Sergentry trials went well despite epic winds, rain, and power failures. The B&B will be splitting attendance of nearby Yule events in December.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

Sep-26-2015 … Arts Unframed (Dame Esclarmonde) – Thank you to Sofia and Symonne for taking on more than originally planned (gifts were given). The event is tomorrow. Set-up is at 8am, meet at the bus loop. Bring pens please for the Laurel scavenger hunt. Tear down will be from 5-6pm. Based on responses to date this should be a profitable event 🙂 Bring books to share, your displays, and any projects you might be working on.

Jan-16-2016 … Yule “Feast of Saint Bubba” (Lady Avine) – Due to my major family emergency, I did not get the Crier copy in on time this month. It was a few days late and I have not heard if it has been accepted. We are organizing a planning meeting in the next two weeks and I hope to have a staff meeting in October. We are still looking for a prize for the rapier tourney. Any suggestions will be gladly looked into.

– Lady Symonne is looking for history on Bubba. HL Ameline believes there is some contained in the documents held by the Seneschal. HL Alessandra will check the boxes. Baron Robert indicated there may be some contained in the early canton newsletters.

Jan-13-15-2017 … 12th Night (Lady Liadain) – The deposit check has been delivered to the hotel. A request has been made to the populace re: team leaders. This event will NOT be publicized until after 12th Night 2016. Room reservations can be made beginning February 2016

NEW BUSINESS

2016 Budget (Lady Sofia) – Please submit budget requests to Sofia(exchequer@wyewood.org) by October 14. Budgets will be discussed at the Financial meeting and presented to the populace at the October business meeting.
– Arabella would like a budget line item for Hospitality. She was asked to determine approximately what has been spent this year and to submit her request.

– Culinary Guild wants to purchase 10 sets of pottery serving ware at $80/set. Each set consists of two sizes of serving platters and two sizes of serving bowls. Individuals or groups who are interested in sponsering a set should contact Lady Symonne. There are three sets needing sponsorship remaining.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Oct-1 … Fiber Night at Benson Plaza Starbucks
Oct-2/3/4 … Blatha An Oir Baronia Sergeant’s Trials
Oct-2/3/4 … Wastekeep Barons Ball
Oct-9 … Wyewood FCS
Oct-10/11 … Kingdom Heraldic and Scribal Symposium
Oct-17 … Madrone Baronial Banquet – Preregistration is required
Oct-23 … Wyewood Business Meeting
Nov-6/7 … Kingdom Feast and Bardic Celebration – Preregistration is required
Nov-8 … Fall Crown Council
Nov-13 … Wyewood FCS
Nov-27 … Wyewood Business Meeting (Thanksgiving weekend?)

"It matters not where you live; Wyewood is a state of mind."