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Seneschal
Lord Ciaran Cluana Ferta, GdS, JdL
seneschal(AT)dragonsmist(DOT)org |
The Seneschal is responsible for the coordination of the Society
activities in the branch and is the legal representative for the branch. |
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Contingency Deputy
Lady Fionnabhair inghean Donnchaidh Guthrie, JdL
d-sen(AT)dragonsmist(DOT)org |
Assists the Seneschal with specific projects as delegated. |
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Shire Reeve
Lord Benjamin Bishop
reeve(AT)dragonsmist(DOT)org
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The Reeve's primary duty is to ensure
that Society events are safe to participate in. Reeves provide
information, keep lost & found services and make sure that fires are kept under control. They may assist the seneschal and event steward in dealing with the modern authorities, when needed. |
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Explorer
Position OPEN
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The Explorer finds potential sites for branch activities, and assists Event Stewards with maps and directions.
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Webminister
Lady Cara Dea da Fortuna
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Maintains the Shire website. |
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Pied Piper
Lady Esme
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Branch Pied Pipers are responsible for organizing younger children's activities at Society events. |
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Pursuivant (Herald)
Lady Meadhbha inghean Bhrain Mhuilleior, JdL
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Heralds make
announcements, handle court and ceremony, track awards, and assist in
the process of registering the names and devices of branch members. |
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Scribe
Lady Tevenete de Charolais
scribe(AT)dragonsmist(DOT)org
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Scribes
create, copy and paint scrolls and charters for recognition by Royalty,
Nobles and the Shire. Using age-old techniques they beautify our
experience of the Current Middle Ages.
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Precedence Clerk
Lord Ciaran Cluana Ferta
op(AT)dragonsmist(DOT)org
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Precedence Clerks keep track of
Society awards and honors bestowed upon Society participants and
maintains the Shire's Heraldry pages.
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Exchequer
Lord Tristan MacGregor, GdS
exchequer(AT)dragonsmist(DOT)org
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The Exchequer is responsible for the handling of all Society funds within the branch. |
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Chamberlain
Position OPEN
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The Chamberlain maintains, stores and keeps an inventory of branch property and regalia. |
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Prize Cache
Position OPEN
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Maintains a collection of prizes to be handed out at Branch events for competition prizes and recognition. |
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Marshal
Alail Horsefriend, KSCA, OL, OP
marshal(AT)dragonsmist(DOT)org
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The Marshal
maintains and develops combat standards in the
branch, and furthers
education and enforcement of safe combat.
The Marshal may have deputies
for various combat forms. |
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- Rapier Marshal
Lady Ælfswið þe Gyldenfeax
rapier(AT)dragonsmist(DOT)org
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The Rapier Marshal is responsible for
maintenance and
development of rapier combat standards in the branch,
and the
education and enforcement of safe rapier combat. |
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Youth Combat Marshal
Lady Fionnabhair inghean
Donnchaidh Guthrie, JdL
y-marshal(AT)
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Promotes safe youth combat training. |
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Archery Marshal
Position OPEN
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The Archery Marshal oversees both
combat and unarmored archery standards in the branch, education and
enforcement of safe archery. |
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Lists
Position OPEN
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The Lists Minister confirms that all
combatants and marshals have fighter authorization cards, arranges and
records the pairing of fighters at tournaments and demonstrations,
compiles a roster of fighters and marshals in their area with notes on
the qualifications of each, sees that combat waivers are brought to and
used at all functions involving Society combat, and works with the marshals and heralds to ensure smoothly run tournaments. |
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Waterbearer
Position OPEN
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Waterbearers keep combatants, officers, and spectators from dehydration by supplying them with water during events. |
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Arts & Sciences Minister
Lord Johannes Konradsson
art-sci(AT)dragonsmist(DOT)org
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Arts and
Sciences Ministers help Society members in their endeavors by being a resource, arranging for
classes, and holding competitions to inspire interest in artistic and scientific pursuits. |
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Dance Minister
Lady Fionnabhair inghean
Donnchaidh Guthrie, JdL
dance(AT)dragonsmist(DOT)org
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Organizes dance practices and promoytes the art of dancing. |
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Chronicler
Lady Guineth the White, GdS, JdL
guineth(AT)comcast(DOT)net
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The branch
chronicler is responsible for keeping minutes of the branch business
meetings and for publishing the shire newsletter, which includes the
minutes, officers' contact information, the site for the next business
meeting and notes on local area meetings and practices for other
purposes, local area event copy, and, when space permits, articles,
humor, recipes, etc. Articles, artwork, recipes, humorous tidbits, odd
facts and other such things for "The Dragon's Tongue" are earnestly
solicited by the Chronicler.
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send $14 payable to "SCA--Shire of Dragon's Mist" to:
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Grete Boke
Lady Fionnabhair inghean
Donnchaidh Guthrie, JdL
gretebook(AT)
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The Keeper of the Grete Boke maintains the history of the branch. |
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Librarian
Lady Fionnabhair inghean
Donnchaidh Guthrie
librarian(AT)
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Maintains a branch library and obtains, through gift or purchase, current copies of: The Known World Handbook, the Organizational Handbook (a.k.a. Corpora), The An Tir Handbook, the Laws of An Tir, and the
An Tir Book of Combat, together with whatever resources the branch
deems appropriate, including the officer manuals, handbooks, as well as
reference works on period topics. |
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Chatelaine
Lady Alessandra de Barbuzza
chatelaine(AT)dragonsmist(DOT)org
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Chatelaines
provide an introduction to the Current Middle Ages to new and
prospective members, advising newcomers of the conventions of the
Society, their Kingdom and branch, encouraging participation. They also
provide educational information such as hand-outs, booklets and other
materials. |
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For additional information on newcomer activities in the Greater Portland Metro area,
please join the Newcomers Portland Yahoo Group located at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/NewcomersPortland/
or email: newcomersportland(AT)yahoogroups(DOT)com |
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Demo Coordinator
Lady Joia von Berengarshagen
demo(AT)dragonsmist(DOT)org
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Organizes demonstrations for the public, and assists with publicity. |
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Gold Key
Position OPEN
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The Office of The Gold Key maintains a
collection of clothing, accessories and feast gear owned by the Shire to loan to guests and new members |
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Chirurgeon
Position OPEN
Apply to the Seneschal
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Chirurgeons
provide voluntary first aid at Society events. They also notify
attendees of health and safety concerns at events. No branch is
required to have a Chirurgeon, however, having at least one chirurgeon
at an event is greatly appreciated. |
