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Shire of Hunter’s Home Meeting Minutes

November 11, 2022, 7:00 pm

Exchequer Re-Election

With the Shire of Stormsport merging into the Shire of Hunter’s home, a reelection of the exchequer was held.  Both existing exchequers were nominated for the office.  Rory Buhler declined the nomination. Char Smith accepted the nomination.  It was asked three times for additional nominations.  With no other nominations and without contest, Char Smith was elected to the position of exchequer by process of acclimation.

Corsi-Rosenthal Boxes

A motion was made to purchase the material to create four Corsi-Rosenthal Boxes at an estimated cost of  $100 per box.

Aerostar 20x20x1 MERV 13 Furnace Air Filter, 4 Pack 

Lasko 20″ 3-Speed Box Fan, Model B20308, 

It is known that Æthelmearc has been granted a variance by the Society Seneschal in where as of December 1, 2022 through March 1, 2023, masks will *still* be required inside at all events, practices, gatherings, meetings, etc., during that time, if the CDC County Transmission map shows that Covid Transmission is either High or Substantial. 

It is the Shire’s hope that the creation and operation of Corsi-Rosenthal Boxes will replace the mask mandate for Shire operations.  It is understood that these boxes have not been approved at the Kingdom level yet and specifications for Cubic Feet/Box ratios have not been established.  However, the presence and operation of the boxes will be helpful anyway. 

The motion was made, seconded and approved to reimburse for materials up to $400.

Æthelmearc Holiday Shoot

December 10, 2022 @ 9:00 am – 8:00 pm

• Autocrat: Alrekr Bergsson & Snorri skyti Bjarnarson
• Event Site: Reserved – Route 157 Archery World, 886 Sporer Road, Venus, PA
• Event Listing: Updated for new pricing.
• Staff Roster: Organized via Facebook group.

Hunter’s Home Twelfth Night Celebration

January 7, 2023 @ 1:00pm – 10:00 pm

• Autocrat: Thorfinnr y Elsfiord & Constance Waite
• Event Site: Utica, PA
• Event Listing: Will not be listed on Kingdom Calendar
• Staff Roster: Potluck, No staff

The Bear’s Event

February 25, 2023 @ 9:00 am – 6:00 pm

• Autocrat: Halfdan Rauthkin & Ottilige von Rappoltsweiler
• Event Site: No deposit needed, Site fee yet to be paid. $400
• Event Listing: Not yet listed
• Staff Roster: Not yet organized.

Brewing Bacon Bash 8

April 15, 2023 @ 9:00 am – 8:00 pm

• Autocrat: Thorfinnr y Elsfiord & Constance Waite
• Event Site: NOT SECURED
• Event Listing: Listed
• Staff Roster: Not yet organized.

Scarlet Guard Inn VIII

June 2, 2023 – June 4, 2023

• Autocrat: Thorfinnr y Elsfiord &  Accepting applications
• Event Site: DEPOSIT SENT, Site fee yet to be paid.
• Event Listing: Teaser only, Date needs updated and a full listing
• Staff Roster: Facebook group has been created.  To-Do checklists have been generated.

Wardens of the Shire

With the size of the Shire, I would like to have multiple deputy seneschals. Official reports and paperwork is not required, but the point is to network communication and have accessible contacts within regions. 

• Warden of the North 
  • Deputy Seneschal representing the Village of Stormsport
  • Halfdan Rauthkin nominated and accepted appointment 
• Warden of the River
  • Deputy Seneschal representing the Village of Riversedge
  • Hrungnir Hjaldrbjorn nominated and accepted appointment
• Warden of the Wood 
  • Deputy Seneschal representing the Village of Hornwood
  • Accepting applications
• Warden of the South 
  • Deputy Seneschal representing the Holding of New Castle
  • Accepting applications
• Warden of Shadow
  • Drop-Dead Deputy Seneschal to succeed prior to election
  • Tarl Shadowraven already in position.

Meeting ended by 7:30pm

Meeting attended by 14 members of the Shire.  (4 members via online chatroom)

Minutes recorded by Tod Elford = Thorfinnr y Elsfiord, Seneschal for the Shire of Hunter’s Home.

October 7 — the Shire Meeting will be at a new location — Fitzgibbon Meadery, 536 Lawrence Ave, Ellwood City, PA 16117 at 7 p.m.

Minutes of the Oct.7th Meeting of the Shire
The merger of Stormsport and Hunter’s Home will be finalized in the next month. As part of the merger agreement there will be a re-election of the Exchequer’s Office. Rory Buhler and Char Smith were nominated. We will get confirmation on their nominations, accept any other nominations and have the election in November.

Event Planning

October 2022; Franklin Library Demo; postponed until May 2023

19 November 2022; Franklin Light-Up Night Parade Entry; Maggie Rue is organizing. Please contact her ASAP if you wish to participate.

10 December 2022; AEthelmearc Holiday Shoot, Archery World, Route 157, Venus, PA. Event is listed on the AE calendar. 8$ non-member, $3 member, $12 range fee.

07 January 2023; Shire 12th Night, Thorfinnr offers his home for hosting, but location is not set. “Secret Gift Exchange” sign-up will be posted soon.

25 February 2023; Bears Event; AE Calendar reservation pending

15 April 2023; Beer Bacon Bash; AE event listing posted. Site confirmation pending

2-4 or 23-25 June 2023; Scarlet Guard Inn; AE calendar posting. Site confirmation pending

Regularly Scheduled Meetings at “The Hall” 1898 Grant Street, Utica, PA 16362

Wednesdays; Fight Practice @ 6pm

Thursdays; Armor Workshop @6pm

Sundays; Fencing Practice @Noon

Sundays; A&S & Armor Workshop @2pm

The September Newsletter of the Hunter’s Horn is Published! Thank you to our Chronicler Catherine E. McLean! 
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1vvNDxi-M_KsfYZ-Jfy1ge521iLy2eQXt/view?usp=sharing

The Shire Meetings are the first Friday of each month. We can take care of business early (both in-person and online) and then start our weekend relaxations. The most important part of the Shire is us. So if you are coming in-person, the Borderwatch will take care of hospitality after the meeting. The workshop is here, so it would be a good time to work on armor after the meeting. 

The June Shire meeting will focus on planning for the summer activities between now and Pennsic. The meeting will be at 1898 Grant Street, Utica, PA 16362 and start at 7pm.