The BargeMay 2012 – A.S. XLVII

The Newsletter of the Barony of Three Rivers

In this issue...Curia Baronis �������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������2A Letter from their Excellencies Three Rivers �������������������������������������4A Letter from the Chronicler of Three Rivers �������������������������������������5Lilies War XXVI Essentials Guide ���������������������������������������������������������6Lilies War XXVI Essentials Guide ���������������������������������������������������������7Baronial Calendar: May 2012 ����������������������������������������������������������������8Baronial Calendar: June 2012 ����������������������������������������������������������������9SCA Corporate Announcements ��������������������������������������������������������10Arts and Sciences Calender������������������������������������������������������������������11Arts and Sciences Calender������������������������������������������������������������������12Weekly Activities �����������������������������������������������������������������������������������13Weekly Activities �����������������������������������������������������������������������������������14Weekly Activities �����������������������������������������������������������������������������������15Event Distance Chart ����������������������������������������������������������������������������16

Julian Ó Néill

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Baron and Baroness Baron Josef von Rothenburg Baroness Slaine ni Chiarain David Haselbauer and Mary Haselbauer

baron@threeriver.org / baroness@threeriver.org

Seneschal

Aldred Lyccidfelth Paul Bender

seneschal@threeriver.org

Chatelaine

Ariadne Karbonopsina Christine Misterka

chatelaine@threeriver.org

Minister of Youth

*** OPEN *** moy@threeriver.org

Gold Key

Gwendolyn Verch Morgaine

Gwendolyn Sweezey

goldkey@threeriver.org

Demo Coordinator

*** OPEN *** demo_coordinator@threeriver.org

Herald Annora Reyner

Ariel Tuley herald@threeriver.org

Minister of Arts & Sciences

Judith of Three Rivers Judith Bailey

moas@threeriver.org

Baronial Librarian

Lucia Octavio da Siena

Starr Mahoney librarian@threeriver.org

Curia Baronis

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This is the May 2012 issue of the The Barge, a publication of the Barony of Three Rivers of the Society for Creative Anachronism, Inc� (SCA, Inc�)� The Barge is available from Michael Kennedy (Julian Ó Néill) at chronicler@threeriver.org or at 135 Venice Circle, Saint Charles, Missouri, 63304� It is not a corporate publication of SCA, Inc�, and does not delineate SCA, Inc� policies�

Copyright © 2012 Society for Creative Anachronism, Inc� For information on reprinting photographs, articles, or artwork from this publication, please contact the Chronicler, who will assist you in contacting the original creator of the piece� Please respect the legal rights of our contributors�

Administrivia:

This publication was made with Adobe InDesign CS 5�5 using Minion Pro, Old English Text MT, Trajan Pro, Lucidia Bright, and Black Chancery fonts� The front cover graphic is © 2009 Michael Kennedy (Julian Ó Néill)� All rights reserved and used with permission� Our feature story, “Lilies War XXVI Essentials Guide” is © 2012 Michael Kennedy (Julian Ó Néill)� All rights reserved and used with permission�

Exchequer

Eowyth þa Siðend Tiffany Parrett

exchequer@threeriver.org

Knights Marshal Duncan Fearmac

MacLeod Gary Phillips

marshal@threeriver.org

Archer Marshal Eirik Thorkelsson

Patrick Danzer archery_marshal@threeriver.org

Chronicler Julian Ó Néill Michael Kennedy

chronicler@threeriver.org

Webminister Aleksei Rusinovich

Kent Jordan webminister@threeriver.org

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Unto the People of Three Rivers, from Josef and Slaine, Baron and Baroness,

Greetings!

With the warmer weather of May, there are many events coming up� While we will be staying close to home the next few weeks, some of Calontir’s showcase events are happening� On the 5th, Kingdom Arts & Sciences will be held in Heraldshill; even if you are not entering trilevels or the championship, or judging one of these, it is still a fun and inspirational event to see the amazing things people make and do in this kingdom� On the 12th, the next Prince and Princess will be found, at Crown Tournament in the College of No Mountain� If you are not going to Melees & Mayhem in Crescent Moon or Gear of War in Deodar on the 19th and 20th, we will be doing our demo at the Rennaissance St� Louis Fair� Lastly, on Memorial Day weekend, there is Horse and Falcons in Forgotten Sea, with the trifecta of fighting, archery, and equestrian activities�

We are beginning to plan our first full Court as the Coronet of Three Rivers, with an eye to holding it the last Thursday of the month� If you have names of those who helped at Chieftains, or would like to recommend someone for a Baronial award, please let us know� There are descriptions of the various awards on the Baronial website (www.threeriver.org)�

Josef and Slaine

Baron and Baroness Three Rivers

A Letter from their Excellencies Three Rivers

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A Letter from the Chronicler of Three RiversGreetings unto the populace of Three Rivers,

Happy new year and welcome to Anno Societas XLVII�

The month of May brings us many great events and activities� Kingdom Arts and Sciences will be held on May 5th in Heraldshill (Charles City, IA)� Following Kingdom Arts and Sciences, Crown Tournament will be held on May 12th and 13th in No Mountain (Grinnell, IA)� The Barony’s first ever Greater St� Louis Renaissance Faire demonstration will be held on May 19th and May 20th� For more information on this demonstration, contact Ariadne� Finally, the month wraps up with the Tournament of Horse and Falcon near Forgotten Sea on Memorial Day weekend�

June will bring us War of the Lilies 26: Family Feud and our featured article, the “Lilies War XXVI Essentials Guide�” The essentials guide features a brief overview of the Lilies event as well as a listing of in-town “hot spot” services� Please note that the listing of a business or service in the essentials directory is not an endorsement of that particular product or service�

If you have any questions, concerns, or articles for The Barge, please contact me at chronicler@threeriver.org� I will follow up as soon as possible� Thank you for supporting The Barge�

In service,

Julian Ó Néill

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Lilies War XXVI Essentials GuideJulian Ó Néill

When and WhereFriday, June 8th - Sunday, June 17th, 2012

Kelsey Short Youth Camp, Smithville, MO

Site Fees• $50 Adult Member• $55 Adult Non-Member• $25 Youth (6-17)• $15 4th child and beyond (after the first three children pay the regular fee)• Fee is waived for children 5 and under, and Royalty (any Kingdom, retinue not included)• Per corporate policy, no SCA guest passes will be accepted at Lilies War

Major ActivitiesAll activity times are tentative and are subject to change at any time�

Mon. Tues. Wed. Thurs. Fri. Sat. Sun8•Camp set up begins at 3 PM

9•First court and Taste of Calontir

10•Battle of the Evil Barons Battle

11•Crystal Ball

12•Fluers vs. Oak Leaves Battle

13•Rorys v. Duncans Battle

14•Court and Lilies Ball

15•Three Rivers Party and Fireworks

16•Final Court and camp break down begins

17•Final camp break down; war site closes at noon.

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Lilies War XXVI Essentials Guide“In Town” Services Guide

Service Type Name Address Phone NumberGroceries Big V Country

Mart122 N US Highway 169, Smithville, MO

(816) 532-0883

Hardware Pack’s Do It Best Hardware

116 North US Highway 169, Smithville, MO

(816) 532-0525

Gasoline Quik Trip 1407 S US Highway 169, Smithville, MO

(816) 532-4821

ATM Citizens Bank and Trust

100 NE State Route 92, Smithville, MO

(816) 532-8800

Laundry Smithville Dry Cleaning

206 N US Highway 169, Smithville, MO

(816) 873-2116

Automotive Service

Wright Automotive

109 James Street, Smithville, MO

(816) 532-8982

Hospital St Luke’s Northland Hospital

601 US Highway 169, Smithville, MO

(816) 532-3700

Drug Store CVS 601 South Jefferson Street, Kearney, MO

(816) 635-9001

Drug Store Walgreens 1191 W 152 Hwy, Liberty, MO

(816) 781-9155

Mass Retailer Walmart 8301 North Church Road, Kansas City, MO

(816) 792-4644

Membership Club

Sam’s Club 5110 N Oak Trfy, Kansas City, MO

(816) 452-0005

Membership Club

Costco 19040 E� Valley View Pkwy, Independence, MO

(816) 200-2003

Arts and Sciences and reoccurring event information can be found in the back of The Barge�

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday1•SCA New Year’s Day

2 3•Weekly Meeting (6p)•Site Dinner (7p)

4 5•Kingdom A&S (Charles City, IA / 388 mi)

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7•Officer’s Meeting (7p)

8•Gryphon’s Mark Meeting

9 10•Weekly Meeting (6p)•Middle Eastern Dance (7p)•Leather Tooling (7p)

11 12•Crown Tournament (Grinnell, IA / 324 mi)

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14 15 16 17•Weekly Meeting (6p)•Sword and Bucker (6:30p)•Beginning Calligraphy (7p)•European Dancing (7p)

18 19•DEMO: Greater St. Louis Renaissance Faire (Local / Wentzville, MO)•Gear of War (Walker, IA / 308 mi)•Melees & Mayhem XVI (Berryton, KS / 315 mi)

20•DEMO: Greater St. Louis Renaissance Faire (Local / Wentzville, MO)

21•Officer’s Meeting (7p)

22•G�M� Project Night

23 24•Weekly Meeting (6p)•Soapmaking (6:30p)

25 26•Tournament of Horse and Falcoln (Lathrop, MO / 262 mi)

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28 29 30 31•Weekly Meeting (6p)•Couching (6:30p)

Baronial Calendar: May 2012

Is your activity not listed here? Contact the Chronicler at chronicler@threeriver.org to add your event today!

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday

•Weekly Meeting (6p)•Site Dinner (7p)

1 2 3

4•Officer’s Meeting (7p)

5 6 7•Weekly Meeting (6p) (tentative)

8•Lilies War Begins (Paradise, MO / 242 mi)

9•Lilies War: First Court and Taste of Calontir

10•Lilies War: Battle of the Evil Barons Battle

11•Lilies War: Shattered Crystal Ball

12•Lilies War: Fluers vs. Oak Leaves Battle

13•Lilies War: Rorys v. Duncans Battle

14•Lilies War: Court and Lilies Ball

15•Lilies War: Three Rivers Party and Fireworks

16•Lilies War: Final Court

17•Lilies War Ends

18•Officer’s Meeting (7p) (tentative)

19 20 21•Weekly Meeting (6p)

22 23•Known World Dance and Music Symposium (Columbus, OH)•Known World Heraldic and Scribal Symposium (Warwick, RI)

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25 26•Gryphon’s Mark Project Night

27 28•Weekly Meeting (6p)

29 30•Pre-Norman Invasion and Pennsic War Practice (Columbia, MO / 124 mi)

Baronial Calendar: June 2012

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SCA Corporate AnnouncementsGreetings!

Based on questions and comments from the last few weeks, including the BoD Meet ‘n Greet sessions from both Gulf and Estrella Wars, we wanted to address a few topics that have arisen�

Sending proposed changes to Corpora out for commentary is part of the required process for changes to our governing documents� Proposed changes are not a ‘done deal’ at that point in the process, commentary is necessary for the BoD to be able to make the most appropriate decision for our organization� After the commentary period is over, the BoD has to decide whether to (i) approve the proposed change, (ii) submit alternate wording for commentary, or (iii) reject the proposed change� It takes a unanimous decision by the BoD to approve a proposed change to the Bylaws of the SCA and a two-thirds majority to approve a proposed change to Corpora or to the SCA’s Corporate Policies� Given that Directors represent multiple kingdoms, diverse SCA activities, differing levels of SCA experience, and decidedly individualized opinions, achieving a unanimous decision or even a two-thirds majority is not easily done� We want to thank everyone who has submitted commentary in the last few months on current topics – the response has been much more substantial than in the past, and we greatly appreciate it�

The document retention policy approved in 2011 will be made available on the website as soon administratively possible�

The offer from H&R Block was a program made available for any US non-profit organization that registered for the program� The SCA is not endorsing H&R Block� We apologize for any confusion and for the late timing of that announcement�

Yours in Service, The Board of Directors Leslie Vaughn, Chairman | Baronessa Isabeau della Farfalla (OP) Mark Faulcon, Vice Chairman | Duke Martin Lochner (KSCA, OP) John Fulton, Director | Duke John the Bearkiller (KSCA, OP) Denise Hundley, Director | Countess Denise Duvalier (OP) Tim Jennings, Director | Garraed Galbraith (OL) Lisa May, Director | Countess Margaret ni Conner (OP) Kim McAuley, Director | Viscountess Kaellyn mac Dermott (OP) Max Nelson, Director-Elect | Baron Maximilian Von Halstern

Comments are strongly encouraged and can be sent to: SCA Inc� Box 360789 Milpitas, CA 95036 You may also email comments@lists.sca.org�

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Arts and Sciences CalenderMay 5th

Kingdom Arts and Sciences: Championship and Tri-Levels Shire of Heraldshill (Charles City, IA) The annual Calontir A&S showcase� Features the “From the Ground Up” competition by current Kingdom A&S Champion Nikolena�

May 10th7:00 PM: Leather Tooling Workshop Kajsa Nikulasdotter For beginners� Will start with examples of leather tooling from the medieval periods but the class is basically to teach beginners how to tool leather� Leather, designs and tools will be provided� You will create a small tooled medalion or coaster� First come, first served� Others can join us if they have their own tools, or just to observe� May be able to rotate in more students once the first class finishes� Age 12 or older� Class limit: 6 Materials Fee: None

May 17th6:30 PM: Theory of Sword and Buckler Mathieu Chartrain This is a beginners class for learning the thought process and theory of combat with a sword and buckler and how it differs from other weapons systems� Class limit: None Materials Fee: None

7:00 PM: Beginning Calligraphy Thomas D’Orleans Learn two common forms of period calligraphy: Carolingian roundhand and Textura Quadrata�

May 24th6:30 PM: Soapmaking Carrik Doman This is a beginning class in cold-process soapmaking� Observers are welcome, but be on time for hands-on experience!

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Arts and Sciences CalenderMay 31st

6:30 PM: Couching Embroidery Jack of Banyard Learn couching, an embroidery technique in which one thread is laid flat on the fabric and another thread is used to sew it down� This technique was commonly used in period for embroidering with gold thread�

June 8th through

June 17thLilies War Arts and Sciences Classes Various A&S tents around the Lilies War site The War of the Lilies provides many opportunities to take Arts and Sciences RUSH courses� Check with the RUSH Tent for more information and schedules�

June 11th7:30 PM: Shattered Crystal Ball at Lilies War Lilies War Permanent Shelter The annual Shattered Crystal Ball and Dance Social is an evening of European style dancing� It is held at the permanent shelter starting at around 7:30 PM�

June 14thAfter Evening Court: Lilies War Ball Lilies War Battlefield (tentative) The theme of this year’s Lilies Ball is “Bring a Lover, Flirt with Another�” The ball will begin after court�

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Weekly ActivitiesMonday

Officers Meeting What: This is where the business of running the barony is decided� Officers meeting is open to anyone who would like to attend� If you are thinking of running an event or submitting a bid, you are encouraged to talk to the officers or attend an officers meeting� Where: 310 Clark Avenue, Webster Groves, MO Contact: Josef and Slaine, 314-918-1062

TuesdayGryphon’s Mark Contact Group Meeting What: General meeting for the St� Charles contact group, Gryphon’s Mark� Where: Home of Wayne of the Heights, 17 Snow Hill Drive, St� Peters, MO Contact: Wayne of the Heights, 636-397-1323 or 314-517-4516

Gryphon’s Mark Activities Night What: Teaching, assisting, and companionship for assorted projects� Call ahead to find out about the night’s activities� Where: Home of Wayne of the Heights, 17 Snow Hill Drive, St� Peters, MO Contact: Wayne of the Heights, 636-397-1323 or 314-517-4516

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Weekly ActivitiesThursday

Weekly Populace Meeting, A&S Class, Fighter Practice � What: Business meeting for the Baronial populace� All are welcome and the meeting is open to the public� A weekly A&S class is held in conjunction with the meeting� Contact the A&S minister for more information or to schedule a class� Fighter practice includes SCA combat practice and instruction� The fighter practice on the last Thursday of each month is oriented especially toward newcomers� Where: Olivette Community Center, 9723 Grandview Drive, Olivette, MO; SCA meets in Room 8 and the gym, in the northwest wing of the Community Center� Contact: Aldred Lyccidfelth, 314-324-1112 (meeting); Luckie of Falcon’s Keep (A&S class); Sir Duncan Fearmac MacLeod (fighter practice)

Site Dinner Fundraiser What: This is a dinner that we hold on the first Thursday of every month at the weekly Baronial meeting� It raises money to help pay for our meeting site and has proven to be an anticipated social evening as well� Every month a different set of volunteers supplies a delicious home-cooked meal� We sell those meals for donations of $5 (or less as suits your budget� We’re flexible�) We’re also willing to just sell a dessert or a side dish if that’s all you want� Where: Baronial Meeting Site, in the Gymnasium and Kitchen Contact: Elynor and Isen

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Middle Eastern Dance What: This is an informal Middle Eastern (belly) dance teaching session for any skill level� No experience is necessary� Dances will be taught� Where: Baronial Meeting Site� Contact: Gwendolyn Verch Morgaine

European Dance What: This is an informal European dance meet up� No experience is necessary and dances will be taught� Where: Baronial Meeting Site� Contact: Tzipporah Ebrea DaPessaro

SundayArmoring with Grimwulf What: Teaching and assisting for armoring and leatherwork, etc� Armoring is a dirty process, so don’t wear your good clothes� Materials are relatively inexpensive, but not free� I ask only that you pay for what you consume� Tipping is appreciated� Where: 424 Hazelgreen Drive St� Louis, MO 63119 Contact: Grimwulf Harland, 314-359-7163; please email or call ahead�

Weekly Activities

MissouriBarony of Forgotten Sea Kansas City 248 miShires of Amlesmore Hallsville 130 miCollege of Bellewode Kirksville 212 miShire of Calanais Nuadh Rolla 107 miShire of Crystal Mynes Joplin 288 miShire of Lost Forest Warrensburg 217 miShire of Lost Moor Saint Joseph 305 miShire of Midgaards Crossing Eldridge 170 miShire of Oakheart Springfield 217 miShire of Wyvern Cliffe Jefferson City 133 mi

ArkansasShire-March of Grimfells Fayetteville 361 mi

IowaBarony of Coeur d’Ennui Des Moines 348 miCanton of Axed Root Ames 395 miShire of Deodar Cedar Rapids 284 miShire of Flinthyll Burlington 218 miShire of Heraldshill Mason City 421 miCollege of No Mountain Grinnell 324 miShire of Shadowdale Iowa City 262 mi

KansasBarony of Vatavia Wichita 446 miShre of Bois D’Arc Parsons 334 miShire of Carlsby Lawrence 287 miShire of Crescent Moon Topeka 311 miShire of Dun Ard Leavenworth 280 miShire of Spinning Winds Manhattan 367 miShire of Westumbria Hays 513 mi

Event Distance Chart

From Barony of Three Rivers (Saint Louis, MO) to: