Our Chronicler created the issue on time, I dropped the ball on publishing it.Here is our Spring Issue of the Hunter’s Horn.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ILW5YWmSTv7kDwnDYUouRAQ6rsPDfxa9/view?usp=sharing
2023 March Shire Meeting Minutes
March 3, 2023, 7:00 pm
OFFICER REPORTS
Exchequer Report Ciara (Charlene Smith)
2022 Final Report approved by the Kingdom Exchequer
Bear’s Event Report
We had 85 attendees: 15 adult non-members, 60 adult members, 2 teenagers, 6 children under 11, and their Majesties. Total Income $835,
Less $75 for NMS
Income from box lunches $210 (42 sold, 5 comped–at least, that is how the money works out.)
Expenses: $450 site, $225 for box lunches = $675
Final profit $295
Social Media and Webminister Report Brynna Barth (Laura Griffis)
Updates being done by Seneschal
Office up for election. Thorfinnr nominates self. Welcomes competing nominations.
Minister of Arts & Sciences Report Maggie Rue (Jen Sadler)
Quarterly report completed. – Yes
Office up for election. Incumbent nominated for re-election by Thorfinnr
Chatelaine Report Constance Waite (Lois Ament)
Chronicler Report Catherine of Aksu (Catherine McLean)
It was published in January on Facebook and Shire Website.
Next Deadline for input: May 1 with distribution May 15 (which can cover news and highlights of Bacon Bash and pre-Pennsic, etc.)
Office up for election. Incumbent nominated for re-election by Thorfinnr
Herald Pursuivant Report Halfdan Rauthkinn (Mike Sanders)
Kingdom is looking for deputy Court Heralds
Office up for election. Incumbent nominated for re-election by Thorfinnr
Knight Marshal Report Tarl Shadowraven (Marc Hall)
Minister of Lists Report Rynea Ingen of Stormsport (Kristie Seib)
Office up for election. Incumbent nominated for re-election by Thorfinnr
Fencing Marshal Report Jorah Sandor (Joel Little)
Thrown Weapons Marshal Report Hrungnir Hjaldrbjorn (Braden Crawford)
Office up for election. Incumbent nominated for re-election by Thorfinnr
Archery Marshal Report Alrekr Bergsson (David Bessler)
Chamberlain/Gold Key Report Constance Waite (Lois Ament)
Office up for election. Incumbent nominated for re-election by Thorfinnr
Steward/Iron Key Report Rollo Bastardson (Nathan Weaver)
Historian (Ends in 2023) Roderick Longschaunk (Rory Buhler)
Office up for election. Incumbent nominated for re-election by Thorfinnr
SENESCHAL’S MISSIVE
Corsi-Rosenthal Boxes
Materials were purchased for the construction of 5 boxes for a total of $347.72. Will finally send a reimbursement request.
WARDENS OF THE SHIRE REPORTS
- Warden of the North (Deputy Seneschal representing the Village of Stormsport)
- Halfdan Rauthkin
- Warden of the River (Deputy Seneschal representing the Village of Riversedge)
- Hrungnir Hjaldrbjorn
- Warden of the Wood (Deputy Seneschal representing the Village of Hornwood)
- Accepting applications
- Warden of the Chalice (Deputy Seneschal representing the Holding of New Castle)
- Stasha of New Castle
AUTOCRAT REPORTS
AEthelmearc Winter Muster 3
March 11, 2023 @ 9:00 am – 8:00 pm
- Autocrat: Burgos (Karl Wangler)
- Event Site: 1898 Grant St, Utica, PA 16362
- Event Listing: Listed on Facebook
- Organized cleanup around hall Thursday afternoon March, 09 @5pm
Brewing Bacon Bash 8
April 15, 2023 @ 9:00 am – 8:00 pm
Autocrat: Thorfinnr y Elsfiord & Constance WaiteEvent Site: PaidEvent Listing: ListedStaff Roster: Not yet organized.- Meals will be reserved boxed lunches.
- Requesting a pound of cooked bacon per box and posting price to $10?
Safety Plan submitted & No longer needed- Reduction of Discounted Event Price down to $5 if meal is separated.
| Position / Time Slot | Position Time Slot | Name |
| *SITE RESERVATION CONTACT | Megan Clark | |
| *AUTOCRAT | all day | Thorfinnr y Elsfiord (Tod Elford) |
| *CO-AUTOCRAT | all day | Constance Waite |
| *Arts & Science Classes | all day | Constance Waite (Lois Ament) |
| *Brewing Contest Coordinator | all day | Madoc Arundel (Christopher Miller) |
| *Fencing Marshal in Charge | all day | Jorah Sandor (Joel Little) |
| *Heavy Marshal in Charge | all day | Tarl Shadowraven and Halfdan Rauthkin |
| *Merchant / Trader Coordinator | all day | Catherine Lumhalghs (Cathy Loomis) |
| *Thrown Weapons Marshal in Charge | all day | Edward of Freehold |
| Troll – Cashier Slot (setup and train) | 8:00am — 11:00am | Ciara (Charlene Smith) |
| Troll – Registration Slot (setup and train) | 8:00am — 11:00am | Maggie Rue (Jennifer Schoonover-Sadler) |
| Troll – Cashier Slot (2nd Shift – count totals and check sheets)) | 11:00am — 2:00pm | Aurora (Cindy Mylnarski) |
| Troll – Registration Slot (2nd Shift – recount totals and sheet) | 11:00am — 2:00pm | Leah (Kelly Hand)? |
| *Feastocrat for Side-Board | 9:00am — 12:00pm | Ottilige von Rappoltsweiler |
| Feastocrat Minions for Side-Board (3 people) | 9:00am — 12:00pm | Evelyn |
| Feastocrat Minions for Side-Board (3 people) | 9:00am — 12:00pm | Leila |
| Feastocrat Minions for Side-Board (3 people) | 9:00am — 12:00pm | |
| MOL Armored List | 11:00am — 4:00pm | Rynea Ingen of Stormsport (Kristie Seib) |
| MOL Deputy Armored List | 11:00am — 4:00pm | |
| Armored Combat Marshal (4 people) | 11:00am — 4:00pm | Tarl Shadowraven (Marc Hall) |
| Armored Combat Marshal (4 people) | 11:00am — 4:00pm | Halfdan Rauthkinn (Mike Sanders) |
| Armored Combat Marshal (4 people) | 11:00am — 4:00pm | |
| Armored Combat Marshal (4 people) | 11:00am — 4:00pm | |
| MOL Fencing List | 11:00am — 4:00pm | Lucilla Theresa de Courtenay (Lark Miller) |
| MOL Deputy Fencing List | 11:00am — 4:00pm | |
| Rapier Combat Marshal (2 people) | 11:00am — 4:00pm | Jorah Sandor (Joel Little) |
| Rapier Combat Marshal (2 people) | 11:00am — 4:00pm | |
| Brewing Contest Judges (3 people) | 2:00pm – 4:00pm | Madoc Arundel (Christopher Miller) |
| Brewing Contest Judges (3 people) | 2:00pm – 4:00pm | Kevin Younkins? |
| Brewing Contest Judges (3 people) | 2:00pm – 4:00pm |
Scarlet Guard Inn VIII
June 2, 2023 – June 4, 2023
Autocrat: Thorfinnr y Elsfiord & Alrekr BergssonEvent Site: DEPOSIT SENT, Site fee paid.Event Listing: Date updated and a full listing posted- Staff Roster: Facebook group has been created. To-Do checklists have been generated.
Æthelmearc Holiday Shoot
December 9, 2023 @ 9:00 am – 8:00 pm
Autocrat: Alrekr Bergsson & Snorri skyti BjarnarsonEvent Site: Reserved – Route 157 Archery World, 886 Sporer Road, Venus, PA- Event Listing: Updated for new pricing.
- Staff Roster: Organized via Facebook group.
The Bear’s Event
February 24, 2024 @ 9:00 am – 6:00 pm
- Autocrat: Halfdan Rauthkin & Ottilige von Rappoltsweiler?
- Event Site: No deposit needed, Site fee paid. $400?
- Event Listing:
- Staff Roster: Not yet organized.
- Meals will be reserved boxed lunches. Not yet posted
- Safety Plan submitted
Successes?
Suggested Changes?
Meeting conducted by Deputy Seneschal Halfdan Rauthkin
Minutes recorded by Tod Elford = Thorfinnr y Elsfiord, Seneschal for the Shire of Hunter’s Home.
2023 Jan Shire Meeting Minutes
Shire of Hunter’s Home Meeting Minutes
January 7, 2023, 7:00 pm
OFFICER REPORTS
Exchequer Report Ciara (Charlene Smith)
Hunter’s Home Balance: $2450.16
Confirmed members of the Finance Committee and signatories for the Hunter’s Home account with First National Bank
Bank Account Title: SCA-PA INC Shire of Hunters Home
Account Number (Change of signatories only) ************7
Tod Elford Local President #94757 04/30/2025 Keep
Marc Hall Deputy #56214 07/31/2023 Keep
Ronald C Cudworth Regional Treasurer #160886 7/31/2024 Add
Charlene C. Smith Local Treasurer #123986 09/30/2023 Add
Michael Sanders Deputy #108218 07/31/2023 Add
Rory Buhler Former Treasurer #202350 04/30/2023 Remove
First National Bank,
16652 Conneaut Lake Road,
Meadville PA 16335
PHONE # 814-724-1494
The email for the assistant manager is BoothCa@fnb-corp.com
Social Media and Webminister Report Brynna Barth (Laura Griffis)
Quarterly report made by Seneschal
Minister of Arts & Sciences Report Maggie Rue (Jen Sadler)
Quarterly report completed. Looking to retire from moderator of AE Kingdom Facebook page.
Chatelaine Report Constance Waite (Lois Ament)
Quarterly report completed.
Chronicler Report Catherine of Aksu (Catherine McLean)
Requested submissions to the newsletter. It will be published in a few days and submitted to the Kingdom by the 15th.
Herald Pursuivant Report Halfdan Rauthkinn (Mike Sanders)
No business.
Knight Marshal Report Tarl Shadowraven (Marc Hall)
No official business. Discuss CR safety plan and submission for official practices.
Minister of Lists Report Rynea Von (Kristie Seib)
No business.
Fencing Marshal Report Jorah Sandor (Joel Little)
No business.
Thrown Weapons Marshal Report Hrungnir Hjaldrbjorn (Braden Crawford)
No business.
Archery Marshal Report Alrekr Bergsson (David Bessler)
No business.
Chamberlain/Gold Key Report Constance Waite (Lois Ament)
No business.
Steward/Iron Key Report Rollo Bastardson (Nathan Weaver)
No business.
Historian (Ends in 2023) Roderick Longschaunk (Rory Buhler)
No business.
SENESCHAL’S MISSIVE
Corsi-Rosenthal Boxes
Materials were purchased for the construction of 5 boxes for a total of $347.72.
Letters on the Variance
WARDENS OF THE SHIRE REPORTS
Warden of the North (Deputy Seneschal representing the Village of Stormsport)
Halfdan Rauthkin nominated and accepted appointment
No business.
Warden of the River (Deputy Seneschal representing the Village of Riversedge)
Hrungnir Hjaldrbjorn nominated and accepted appointment
No business.
Warden of the Wood (Deputy Seneschal representing the Village of Hornwood)
Accepting applications
Warden of the Chalice (Deputy Seneschal representing the Holding of New Castle)
Application by Stasha of New Castle!
AUTOCRAT REPORTS
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 paid. $400
Event Listing: Listed
Staff Roster: Not yet organized.
Meals will be reserved boxed lunches. Not yet posted
Safety Plan submitted
Brewing Bacon Bash 8
April 15, 2023 @ 9:00 am – 8:00 pm
Autocrat: Thorfinnr y Elsfiord & Constance Waite
Event Site: Secured but not paid
Event Listing: Listed
Staff Roster: Not yet organized.
Meals will be reserved boxed lunches. Not yet posted
Safety Plan submitted
Scarlet Guard Inn VIII
June 2, 2023 – June 4, 2023
Autocrat: Thorfinnr y Elsfiord & Alrekr Bergsson
Event Site: DEPOSIT SENT, Site fee yet to be paid.
Event Listing: Date updated and a full listing posted
Staff Roster: Facebook group has been created. To-Do checklists have been generated.
Æthelmearc Holiday Shoot
December 9 @ 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.
Meeting ended by 7:30pm
Meeting attended by 20 members of the Shire. (0 members via online chatroom – Not possible)
Minutes recorded by Tod Elford = Thorfinnr y Elsfiord, Seneschal for the Shire of Hunter’s Home.
Shire Meeting – Dec.2,2022 in Utica
Details to follow
Shire Meeting – Nov.11,2022 in Utica
Ells Fjord Trading Armory and Forge, 1898 Grant Street, Utica, PA 16362
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.
Shire Meeting Minutes – Oct.7,2022
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 Hunter’s Horn Newsletter – Sept. 2022
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
Shire Meeting – June 3, 2022, 7pm
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.
The Hunter’s Horn Newsletter – May 2022
Click the link below to view a digital copy of the newsletter!
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1fF5jDoR1JLrS3GU7PQb48UQA_GM29Aux/view?usp=sharing
Shire Meeting – May 6, 2022, 7:00pm
In-Person @ 1898 Grant Street, Utica, PA 16362
Online via Zoom – Link will be posted on Shire Facebook group and via Gmail.
The Shire Meetings moved to the first Friday of each month. We can take care of business early (both in-person and online) and then start our weekend relaxations.
Post-BBB Breakdown
Thank you for relighting the Baconforge at the last minute! Caoilfhionn of the Woods bought the bacon; Lothbroke setup the equipment; Sir Tarl pre-cooked all the bacon. And the kitchen was staffed all day by Rachel , Aodhan Mac Michael and Caoilfhionn of the Woods (Kelly Wood). Your efforts were appreciated by everyone!
The Troll was unexpectedly short-staffed due to illness of an expected staff member. However, Katerina McGilledoroughe, Ulf Halfdanson, and Leah of Newcastle (Kelly Hand) handled the duties expertly and smoothly. Without this staffing our event can’t exist and the paperwork was perfect for submission. Thank you!
I wish I got a chance to participate in Heavy Fighting, or at least watch more of it. It looked like everyone had fun and everything ran smoothly with our Marshal in Charge – Halfdan Rauthkinn “Drake” and Sir Tarl. Always, we thank our MOL, Baroness Rynea von Ingen for officially managing our tourneys. Also, Lothbroke did an excellent job organizing a weapon repair session before the event. Thank you to everyone that came that night.
So often the weather does not cooperate with Thrown Weapons. I don’t remember the list being so well attended before at a BBB event. Thank you Hrungnir Hjaldrbjorn for setting up and marshalling the list. Thanks also goes to Burgos for bringing the impossibly strong oak blunts.
It pleased me to see our Madoc Arundel and Virgil judging our Brewing Competition again. I am embarrassed to say I didn’t brew anything yet again. We thank all the brewers that brought their efforts, potions, tinctures and elixirs that make our heads dance.
The Shire’s skills at Arts and Sciences would remain hidden if it were not for the efforts of some creative people. We thank Lady Maggie Rue for organizing our Bardic Competition of Drinking Songs. I apologize that the locations of other activities changed, making it too difficult to hear your contestants. We also thank Constance Waite for sharing in her instruction on Beaded Edging and Keyhole Necklines. With Catherine of Aksu course on “Decorating Your Keyhole Neckline” supporting instruction. I was pleased to see your classes well attended and appreciated.
The Royalty expressed how much they had such a good time, and they could see how the good people of Hunter’s Home were so happy to have them there. They felt welcomed! Thank you Metheus T Weasel and Ottilige von Rappoltsweiler for formally assisting in that hospitality.
The event was attended by 66 people with a $130.53 profit
War Practice – May 19-22 – Cooper’s Lake Campground
Camp is breaking into two groups this year and land is being claimed for both at War Practice on Thursday afternoon. Lothbroke is setting up the bar and camping down near the lake. There will be a Toga party there at the Horse Piss Tavern Friday night. Thorfinnr is setting up near the old barn where there is electricity and its easier to put trailers. Camp Potluck will be there Saturday night for electric roasting pans and crockpots. You are welcome to camp at either spot. We’ll will post updated locations once we claim our spots.
Future plans for our group..
We have a lot of people that want to see things starting up again and want to recruit to build up our numbers. We are looking at participating in demos at pop culture/gaming conventions and parades. We will pick a park and host some fighter practices publicly after we get the permits. All this is with the idea that more people = more fun. I am excited to help. Based on our last shire meeting discussion, we are looking at Demos being planned for late summer, labor day.
Covid remains a problem. However, I believe that if we organize our activities to outside venues we can get our participation back. I am hoping to host some small picnic/camping events this summer with A&S on primitive survival with medieval tools. I will attempt to organize some group picnics to be planned for June and late August I will host some official A&S workshops and fighter practices with official status starting in June.
From our understanding, Stormsport is still interested in merging with us. They are trying to thoroughly poll their populace before finalizing a decision. We are patient and will be here with open arms.
The Shire offers congratulations to Arnthor Inn Sterki and Angela Conklin on becoming our newest royalty of the Kingdom of AEthelmearc! We know that they have worked long and hard to achieve this goal. Know that the populace of the Shire will support you as you need to plan for your Coronation and/or the Fall Crown Tournament.
Future Meetings
June 3, 2022 @ 7pm @1898 Grant Street, Utica
July 1, 2022 @ 7pm @1898 Grant Street, Utica
Aug 10, 2022 @ 7pm @ Pennsic around the Soup Cauldron