Harpsong July-Aug 2015 - Shire of Glyn Dwfn

A Publication of the
Shire of Glyn Dwfn
Principality of the Summits
Kingdom of An Tir
July/August 2015
Activities and
Events
A&S Nights—Mondays at
6pm. Contact Lady
Taran, A&S Minister, for
details.
Fighter Practice—
Wednesdays at 6pm,
Bear Creek Park,
Medford.
Archery Practice—
Second and fourth
Sundays at 3pm. Contact
Lord Hroðric, Archery
Marshal, for details.
Scribal Arts—First
Sunday of the month at
3pm. Contact Lady
Felipa, Shire Scribe, for
details.
Shire Moot—second
Thursday of the month
at 7:15pm at the Central
Point Library.
From the Seneschal
Hello Glyn Dwfn! I am so
excited to see The Harp Song
back, its last publication
being in 2007! Remember this is YOUR newsletter.
Please consider submitting an
article, set of pictures
(remember those model
release forms!), or anything
that you think might interest
other members of our fair
shire. I'm so proud to see the
level of engagement, passion,
and activity in Glyn Dwfn. We
are a truly vibrant
community, one that each
member should be extremely
proud of. Please consider
putting in award
recommendations (Kingdom
and Principality!) for those in
our shire you feel are
deserving of accolades. Thank
you all for everything you do!
Piaras mac Toirdhealbhaigh,
Seneschal
Moot Points
The Shire Moot for July 2015
was held on Thursday, 7/9,
with 15 folk in attendance.
Three newcomers attended
their first moot.
Officer Reports:
Seneschal – Q2 reports are
due by the end of the month
Moot Points
Jo in us for Tain Bo!
(continued from Page 1)
(exchequer’s is due by the15th). Things are going well;
events are coming along well; excited for the future.
Exchequer – There’s currently $4241.56 in the bank
account. We are completing check requests for three
months of events coming up. This includes site fees for
Tain Bo and Coronet as well as reimbursements for
Hocktide.
Marshal – Scenarios are in place for Tain Bo (including a
C&T castle siege). Several folks did a demo at SOU, and
will do one next Thursday 7-10pm. Approximately 50
students passed through the demo.
Archery – June 14th practice had 13 people; June 28th
practice had 8 people. The next practice is this coming
Sunday from 3pm to dusk, with the same schedule on
July 26. Táin Bó is our inaugural archery championship.
Contact Lord Hroðric before early August to let him know
if you want to compete. We will need more archery
marshals.
August 14-16, 2015
The time has come to once again join your
branch in battle. Join us in the shire of Glyn
Dwfn to test your strength on the battlefield,
to show off your artistic and bardic talents,
the precision of your aim, and the generosity
of your time and labors. Táin Bó will have
something for everyone, and everything will
contribute to your branch’s quest to triumph
over all others.
New this year, Glyn Dwfn will decide its
Premier Archery Champion. Other activities
to look forward to include:

Heavy, Rapier, and Cut & Thrust Combat

Unique and exciting Archery and Thrown
Weapons Scenarios

Arts and Sciences, Cooking, and Bardic
Competitions

Youth activities and castle siege games
Herald – Nothing new to report..

And many volunteering opportunities
A&S – A&S meetings continue every Monday. Currently
we are working on projects for Táin Bó. This coming
Monday we will be assembling and decorating demi-cows.
Finally, don’t forget to bring bribes for our
mercenaries, and last year’s Táin Bó victors Coeur du Val – to gain their alliance. We look
forward to seeing you there!
Scribal – No scribal during July; several folks taught
scribal arts at An Tir-West War. Scrolls for Táin Bó need
to be calligraphed. Next scribal is set for August 2.
Web Minister – No report.
Chatelaine – No report.
Chronicler – MailChimp won’t work as a good option for
delivery to folks who want to print out PDFs. We hope to
do the first quarterly newsletter in July and put on it on
the website when complete.
Event Updates:
Fall Coronet (9/18-21) – Biffies are ordered as well as
two hand-wash stations. The Coronet format is “Bring
your best game” – Their Highnesses wish each fighter and
consort to explain what they’ve done during the past year
to help newcomers. There will be a $5 minimum donation
Rapier tourney – the prize is the original Summits
Captain of Cats sword. Piaras will be running a tourney
to support autism research. There will be an archery
tournament and our marshal, Hanczel, is donating a bow
for a prize. (We need someone to run it.)
Táin Bó (8/14-16) – We’re writing the check today for site
rental. Next moot is set-up day (8/13) so please come
help. Biffies are ordered and won’t need cleaning. There’s
lots of stuff to be finalized:



2
Need someone to run Thrown Weapons, or we’re not
going to have it;
Need list of what volunteers are needed for each
department;
Need to check supplies for kids’ activity needs; there
Event Stewards: Lady Milisandia filia Willelmi
filii Roberti and Lord Piaras mac
Toirdhealbhaigh.
Fees: Adults: $15 (addtl. $5 NMS applies);
Children and Youth (17 and under): FREE!
Make checks payable to: Shire of Glyn Dwfn,
SCA Inc.
Site: Madden Field (Private Property), 10325
Hwy 238, Jacksonville OR, 97530. Site opens
1pm on Friday and closes 5pm on Sunday.
Directions: From I-5 in Medford, take exit 30
(OR 62 W/Crater Lake Hwy) ; Take OR 62
West past Rogue Valley Mall. Continue onto
OR 238 W/Rossanley Drive and follow the
signs towards Jacksonville. In Jacksonville,
turn Right onto OR 238 W/California St.
Continue on OR 238 W for about 10.4 miles.
The destination is on the Left. Take the
access road to the left just past the house.
Gate will be at the entrance to the event and
parking.
For all details, find us on Facebook or visit
the event website at http://tainbo1.wix.com/
main
The Harp Song—A Publication of the Shire of Glyn Dwfn

may be a YAC tournament, possible puppet show.
Need to figure out what we will do for archery regalia – various members volunteered to inquire about
pricing for a leather bracer..
We’re expecting more groups this year with three kingdoms coming. Breakeven point is 50 people, so we
should do well.
Samhain (10/24) – We have secured a site at the Upper Rogue Community Center in Shady Cove. There’s
$100 refundable deposit; the site rental is $75 site/$25 kitchen. The hall seats 115. EIF has been submitted
to the Crier, and a FB page will be forthcoming. This is Glyn Dwfn’s A&S championship – this year’s
challenge is some form of instruction. It’s also the Rapier championship.
Hocktide 2015 final – We made $75, not counting the fundraiser. Attendance was 95 adults, 9 youth, 4
children (3 royal comps).
Hocktide 2016 bids are being accepted now. Please submit a bid if you are interested.
Other Business:
Baronial Discussion – We talked about a lot of issues at the Shire social, including the perception the Honey
Badgers are running the Shire. We set several goals for going forward. We agreed to move forward when we
have achieved $7,000 in the bank, with an average balance of $6,000 for six consecutive months; and we
have all seven required baronial office positions filled, plus warranted deputies for Seneschal, Exchequer, and
Marshal who do not already hold another office. We want to make sure that our officer pool and event
stewards are diverse; it’s important to have a good time and not burn out. When those goals are met, we
would request polling to see if the populace supports the idea of becoming a barony. Twelve members present
were in favor, with one abstention.
To address the perception that the Honey Badgers are the majority of active members, the idea was raised
that we try to set GD camps apart with GD Banners or other recognizable identifiers. This led into a
discussion about changing GD heraldry with lesser-used charges. Mistress Caterlin and Duchess Verena
have several ideas for possible replacement heraldry; please contact Cat if you have ideas.
Archers!
This year Tain Bo will host Glyn Dwfn's inaugural
Archery Championship! What could be better than being the Archery
Champion? Being the First Archery Champion! And here's your
chance... You will face off against your challengers in an archery
Battle to the Death! Each archer will have a representative, poseable
figurine on the target in front of them; shoot all your enemy's
figurines before your own bites the dust! The last archer standing is
clearly the champion. This is not an opportunity to miss. If you want
to compete, I need a letter, Facebook message, or text message of
intent before August 7, so I know how many archer doubles I need
to make. Earn yourself undying glory as the First Champion. This
chance only comes once.
Lord Hroðric of Fenwald
Archery Marshal, Glyn Dwfn
The Fine Print...
The Harpsong is a publication of the Shire of Glyn Dwfn, a branch of the Society for Creative
Anachronism, Inc. (SCA, Inc.), and is published as a service to the members of the Shire. The Harpsong is available
free by request from the Chronicler, Scianna Augustine, at P O Box 774, Shady Cove OR 97539, or via email to
[email protected]. The Harpsong is not a corporate publication of the SCA, Inc., and it does not delineate SCA,
Inc. policies. Copyright © 2015 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.
3
The Harp Song—A Publication of the Shire of Glyn Dwfn
Oyez! Oyez!
Congratulations to those members of the Shire who have been recently recognized for their hard work, skill,
and prowess. For the recipients, a joyful noise:
Piaras mac Toirdhealbhaigh: Grail of the Summits - Service (Hocktide)
Milisandia filia Willelmi filii Roberti: Grail of the Summits - Service
(Hocktide)
Aife inghean ui Callieg: Award of Arms (Hocktide)
Laura the Quiet: Award of Arms (Hocktide)
Hrothric of Fenwald: Grail of the Summits - A&S (Hocktide)
Felipa of Fenwald: Grail of the Summits - A&S (Hocktide)
Hanczel von Drakenburg: Grail of the Summits - Martial (Hocktide)
House of Honey Badger: Award of Arms (Hocktide)
Taran mac Tarl'a: Grail of the Summits - Service (June Investiture)
Iurii Victorev Belogorski: Grail of the Summits - Martial (June
Investiture)
From the
Chronicler
Welcome to your newsletter! The
Harpsong chronicles the lives,
interests, and pursuits of the
people of Glyn Dwfn as they build
the Dream here in the Summits.
To do this, we need your stories,
artwork, pictures, research,
photos, puzzles, poems, reviews,
and recipes. Please send your
submissions (along with the
appropriate permission form) to
Mistress Sionnach at
[email protected]. Preferred
text formats include attachments
in Microsoft Word or Rich Text
Format (RTF) or copy embedded
in an email document.
Submissions must be appropriate
for the SCA’s tax-exempt
educational purposes. The
Chronicler reserves the right to
edit all copy for clarity, and in
accordance with the policies and
guidelines set forth in the Society
Chronicler’s Handbook.
4
Summits Events
July 31-August 2
Briaroak Bash
August 14—16
Táin Bó (Glyn Dwfn)
August 28—30
Harvest Festival
(Corvaria)
September 18—20
Summits Fall Coronet
(Glyn Dwfn)
September 25—27
Birthday Bash
(Tymberhavene)
October 2—4
Ancestral Remembrance
Celebration (Myrtle Holt)
October 10
Amergin’s Return
(Adiantum)
October 24
Samhain (Glyn Dwfn)
The Harp Song—A Publication of the Shire of Glyn Dwfn
SCA CREATIVE WORK COPYRIGHT ASSIGNMENT/
GRANT OF USE FORM
I, (legal name) , being known within the Society for Creative
Anachronism as (name)
, do hereby agree to the following
with respect to my (check appropriate item(s):
article
story
script
poem
(hereinafter “the Work(s)”) entitled
(check all that apply; complete blanks where necessary):
song
artwork
map)
as follows
OPTION #1 — FULL ASSIGNMENT OF COPYRIGHT
I hereby transfer and assign to the SCA my entire right, title and interest to the Work identified above.
The SCA shall own the Work and shall have sole right to determine all future uses of the Work.
PLEASE STOP: If you checked Option #1, do not check any of the Options below.
OTHER OPTIONS — GRANTS OF USE
The SCA may (check all that apply):
publish the Work once in an issue of
;
publish the Work no more than
publish the Work electronically;
perform (if my Work is a performance) the Work at an Event called
;
publish the Work on a SCA web site for
;
publish the Work in any SCA publication, including print, web and electronic.
times in the above publication;
I agree do not agree (check one box) that my Work (if it is an article) may, for reasons of space availability
or editorial concerns, be edited or abridged by the publishing Chronicler/Editor/Webminister, unless specifically
requested otherwise below. If I agree to my Work being edited, I understand that such editing or abridgement will
be done with reasonable care to maintain the context and content integrity of the Work.
I represent and warrant that I am the sole creator of this Work, and I agree to indemnify and hold harmless
the SCA in the event any claim is brought against the SCA by any person claiming that they have any right, title or
interest in the Works superior to mine or that I did not have lawful authority to grant the above permission and
rights to the SCA.
Please send me a copy of the newsletter(s) in which my work is used. (It is understood that my address will be
included on the article only if I request this item.) My address is as follows:
SIGNATURE
DATE E-MAIL ADDRESS
MAILING ADDRESS
BHB / PM NEW 8/10
SCA MODEL RELEASE FORM
I, (legal name) , being known within the
Society for Creative Anachronism as (name)
, do hereby grant
permission to the SCA for the photograph of me taken by to be used as follows (check all that apply, complete blanks as necessary):
OPTION #1 — RELEASE FOR ALL PHOTOGRAPHS
The SCA may publish any photograph taken of me in any SCA publication, including print, web and electronic.
I reserve the right to ask that any specific picture on the web or in electronic media to be removed.
PLEASE STOP: If you checked Option #1, do not check any of the Options below.
OTHER OPTIONS — GRANTS OF USE
The SCA may (check all that apply):
publish my photo once in an issue of
;
publish my photo no more than
publish my photo with the article entitled
publish my photo in any re-print of the above publication including electronic form;
publish my photo on a SCA web site for
publish my photo with any article or as a stand-alone picture in any SCA publication, including print, web
and electronic.
times in the above publication;
;
;
I affirm and agree:
1.that this agreement shall be binding upon me and my heirs, legal representatives and assigns.
2.that I am over the age of majority and at least eighteen years of age and legally able to sign this release on
my own behalf. If I am not, the name and signature of my legal guardian appear below as authorization
for this use.
3.to indemnify and hold harmless the SCA in the event any claim is brought against the SCA by any person
claiming that this Release is not valid and enforceable or that I did not have lawful authority to grant the
above permission and rights to the SCA.
I have read the above Release prior to its execution and fully understand the contents and consequences thereof.
SIGNATURE
DATE E-MAIL ADDRESS
MAILING ADDRESS
**LEGAL GUARDIAN NAME (Please Print)
LEGAL GUARDIAN SIGNATURE
DATE
**If I am executing this Release as a Parent or Guardian, I consent to the use of my child’s image or photograph as set
out above, and I agree that if despite the Release, my child makes a claim against the SCA, I will hold harmless and
indemnify the SCA for any damages it may incur as a result of said claim.
PM NEW 8/10
SCA PHOTOGRAPH GRANT OF USE FORM
I, (legal name) , being known within the
Society for Creative Anachronism as (name)
, do hereby agree
to the following with respect to my photograph(s) (hereinafter “the Photograph”) entitled
, as follows:
GRANTS OF USE
The SCA may (check all that apply):
publish the Photograph once in an issue of
publish the Photograph no more than
publish the Photograph along with the article entitled
publish the Photograph with any article or as a stand-alone picture in any SCA publication;
publish the Photograph on a SCA web site for
publish the Photograph on any SCA web site or similar media.
;
times in the above publication;
;
;
PERPETUAL GRANTS OF USE
I agree that the Photograph(s) identified above, as well as any photos I submit to the SCA at any time in the future, may be used for any of the Grants of Use set out above, whether I have checked them or not.
I agree, represent and warrant that:
1. I am the owner of the Photograph.
2. that all of the grants of use I have given above include the right of the SCA to publish my photo in any re-print of a publication including electronic media.
I agree to indemnify and hold harmless the SCA in the event any claim is brought against the SCA by any person
claiming that they have any right, title or interest in the Photograph superior to mine or that I did not have lawful
authority to grant the above permission and rights to the SCA.
SIGNATURE
DATE E-MAIL ADDRESS
MAILING ADDRESS
BHB / PM REV 12/10