Beltaine Planning Meeting – 12/6/08
Members Present:
Faellon
Brogan
Comyn
Sabha
Eberwulf
Githrum
Finnoula
Guests Present:
Tess
Aislinn
Meeting called to order at 1:30 with a reading by Comyn about winter solstice and Yule
What News:
Eberwulf – Had a great time at Samhain. Nothing medievally. Helska and Julian are doing well
Faellon – Nothing medievally. Home inspection business is almost ready to get off the ground
Guthrum – Has been working in the forge. Made pins for the camp tables, a set of which will be auctioned off at Beltaine.
Finnoula – not much medievally. Commented that Samhain was great this year. Work has been depressing. Kids are doing great. Looking forward to Jesus’ birthday for all the consumer goods.
Sabha – not much medieveally. Made a yummy dessert with the oats from her Atholbros. Has a new website for her fiber crafts. – www.cathycrafter.com
Comyn – has been doing some recording. Got a cool new iron tripod for cast iron cooking from Gobae
Brogan – went to forge weekend. Stayed in a medieval flophouse with Tess, Urich, Yvan, Maggie and lots of dogs. Work and school have been really busy
Aislinn – has been working a lot of overtime. Also doing a lot of crocheting and is working on a blanket for camping events
Tess – not much new. Kids are good. Took her mom out of the home for the 1st time in a year.
Fiscal Business:
Treasury stands at $1288 after Samhain. No coins currently available. Brogan has blanks ready to strike
Old Business:
Trailer – Brogan will talk to Aonghus about the status of the trailer project. General consensus of present members is to move forward on the project already
New Business:
Imbolc – Tentatively at new location in West Islip. Need Aonghus to make arrangements. Preferred date is 2/7 but if not available we should shoot for 1/31
Feast:
Brogan – Chicken\Ducks\Rabbit
Faellon – some type of lamb
Guthrum & Finnoula – will host a sausage making event prior to the feast
Comyn – Beer
Eberwulf – Pottage
Vollund – Vegetables
Finnoula – honeyed carrots
Sabha – breads
Aislinn – desserts
Colin – Cheese & Crackers or some type of dayboard
Momus & Fiachra – dishes
Craft Fair and Auction – Momus to host auction
The Fili has challenged all members of the clann to show up at the event with a riddle
New Business Continued:
Comyn – Next Norseland event is on Jan 11 in Vermont. Approximately a 6 hour trip. Crash space is available
Guthrum – Pennsic related – would like any guests camping with us to be informed that staying with us includes taking part in all camp activities, including meals, chores, parties, etc.
Presentations:
Comyn - showed off iron tripod he got from Gobae. Had a copy of the Pikestaff and the SCA Viaduct
Probate Review – no word from Maeve
Personal Business - none
Meeting adjourned at 3:30PM