7/9/2009
A. Called to order at 6:30 pm (1830).
B. Persons in attendance: 8 member/ 5 non-member.
C. Exchequer reports about $600 in the shire account.
D. The Shire's new device will be submitted ASAP.
E. The Shire will donate $50 to the Young Marines for their services at the last two feasts. Approved by the Financial Committee.
F. The Shire needs arrows – if four or five individuals want to buy a dozen arrows@ $42, I can get the Shire's arrows at a nominal cost. These are the economy arrows, 28" 30/35 lb with crimped tips. Contact Art.
G. Fall Feast– October 24th, 2009 – "Stone Soup Feast" celebrating the local harvest.
Location: Pavilion at Anderson River Park.
Site will open at 1:00 pm, Close at 10:00 pm, we must be out at 11:00 pm.
There will be shire members on site earlier to facilitate site prep.
The Meal will be served at about 5:00 pm.
Theme: Masqued Ball. There will be a prize for the best Masque (a LOVELY decorative bottle filled with a mystery liquid, rumoured to be Chocolate Port!)
Auction. The populace is again encouraged to craft items for the auction. (These have been doing well.)
Tickets: Pre-sale encouraged.
Adults (13 +) $10
Children (12-) $5
Family Cap $35 (for this event family is defined as one or two adults with dependent minors.)
Off-board tickets discussed – no price set.
Menu:
Chicken (Cathal donating 5)
Venison Stew (Venison and veggies donated by AEthelgar).
Irish Soda Bread with whipped honey butter (Bread donated by Elaine)
Butter (donated by Ruquiyah)
Honey (donated by Amish)
Greek Lemon Soup (Donated by Dierdre)
Potatoes (Donated by Ruquiyah)
Cous-Cous (Donated by Morrighan)
Pot-luck dessert (Donated by attendees)
Foil and baggies (Donated by Art)
Left-overs will be offered for a modest donation.
Activities:
Bocce
Quoits (horseshoes)
Heavy Combat (Cathal MIC)
Rapier (Daffyd MIC)
Archery (Art MIC)
Thrown Weapons (AEthelgar MIC)
Treasure hunt for the smalls (12-) (Ruquiyah has volunteered to run this. She will appreciate more volunteers, I am sure)
Masque making for those who do not arrive with a masque.
Masque blanks, paints, pens and feathers (Donated by Art)
Entertainment
Kestral – Scarf dance.
Daffyd and Kallen - two songs
Ruquiyah – Dance
AEthelgar – Mercian poem
Art – two songs
The Auction (Art and Morrighan)
Dancing (the Masqued Ball)
Menu/Activities Karte provided by Morrighan.
Craft Table – bring finished or in-progress projects for display.
Auction Table
The populace are encouraged to bring extra tables and chairs for the feast.
H. Next A&S: Chocolate Port/Banner painting on Saturday, August 22th, 2:00 pm at Diedre's manse (directions to follow in another post)
Potluck The cost will be $5 to take a bottle home with you.
I. Meetings are at the Anderson River Park at 6:30 PM 2nd Thursday of the Month now with rapier practice held concurrently.
J. 4th Thursday of the month will be heavy fighter practice and Arts & Sciences (See above for August's A&S)
K. The shire will welcome any ideas about fundraising.
Submitted by Art MacOrm,
Seneschal, Bestwode Shire.
Proposed Page Copy for the October 24, 2009
Stone Soup FEAST and Masqued Ball
Bestwode Schire (Redding, CA)
Join us for a day of fun and frolic and an evening of feasting and merriment. We will have an assortment of activities, including a treasure hunt for the smalls (12 and under,) Archery, Thrown Weapons, Heavy and Rapier combat, Bocce, Quoits and a masque making table. The Masqued Ball will follow the Feast with a prize for the "Best Masque." The feast Menu is Chicken or Venison Stew, Greek
Lemon Soup, Coleslaw, Kus-kus, Potatoes and Irish Soda Bread with whipped honey-butter. Dessert is Potluck (Bring what you Like!) Please bring outdoor seating with you for the afternoon activities.
Site Information: Anderson River Park. Site opens at 1:00 pm and closes at 10:00 pm. Site fee: $10 adults (13+), $5 children (12-), $35 Family cap. Pre-event tickets (encouraged).
Autocrat and Advanced Ticket Sales: Cathal MacClay (Terry Shackleford) 10810 Paskenta Rd, Red Bluff CA
96080/530 528 8832/durburz1@yahoo.com
Directions: Take I-5 to Anderson, CA. Take the Riverside exit.
From the North: Turn right on Riverside.
From the South: Turn Left on Riverside.
From Riverside: Turn left on North Street/Airport Road (lighted intersection.) Turn right on Stingy Lane. Turn right on Rupert(Look for sign.) After entering the park turn left(Look for Sign.) Site is the gazebo to your right, parking is to the left