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Archery is on for February 19th

Hail to all archers! The weather is fair and the field is open!

In other words the weather is nice so we will be hosting Sunday archery practice.

Due to scheduling timing details will be finalized tomorrow. Stay tuned for a definite on what time we will open the range. We’ll start at 12:30 at the latest.

See you all at the usual highland park site.

A Beginner Scribal Series in BMDL at Tech Shop

There have been many requests for classes on the scribal arts for the ABSOLUTE beginner, and now they are available, thanks to Antoinette de la Croix:

A Beginner Scribal Series in BMDL at Tech Shop

A sequential learning series for folks who want to try their hand at painting scrolls and are not sure where to begin.

Part 1 Saturday, Feb 11, 1-5pm Orientation and Materials

Part 2 Saturday, Feb 25, 1-5pm Beginner painting techniques & brushwork

Part 3 Saturday, March 11, 1-5pm Calligraphy

Part 4 Saturday, March 25, 1-5pm Painting your first piece of art

Part 5 Saturday, April 15, 1-5pm Painting a notecard or prize scroll

There is a $5.00 Materials fee for Parts 2-5 payable the day of the workshop. You must preregister with Antoinette de la Croix at ScribalTour20162017(at)yahoo9dot)com so that she can have supplies for the correct number of students.

TechShop is at: 192 Bakery Square Blvd, Pittsburgh, PA 15206 Parking is available in the garage nearby and is free for the first two hours ONLY. Curb parking may also be available. Come early and get a tour, this place is absolutely awesome!

Questions about the content of the classes can go to ScribalTour20162017(at)yahoo(dot)com, for anything else, contact me at ansminister(at)debatablelands(dot)org.

Hope to see you there!
Elß

Call for Letters: Webminister

My term as your Webminister is up in April, and while I am perfectly willing to continue doing this job, I will not be offended if somebody else would like a chance.

The Webminister is responsible for the official Baronial web site and its related functions. The Webminister updates the information on the web site as necessary, such as when office holders change or a new calendar event is announced. Knowledge of HTML and basic web design is required. Some functions of the web site are written in PHP, and an understanding of PHP would be helpful. You must have a reliable computer, Internet connection, and email address. Most changes to the current site can be made in a text editor and uploaded via FTP, so no special software is required. The web site is hosted by a commercial service provider, so the ability to pay hosting and domain registration fees via credit card is required, though you will be reimbursed by the Barony after you make payment.

The Webminister is also responsible for maintaining the list of email aliases. The hosting service also provides email forwarding so that senders can always send email to a Baronial officer without having to remember who currently holds that office and what that person’s address is. Updating the list of aliases involves logging into the hosting provider’s domain management web interface, so some ability to deal with that kind of thing is required.

The Webminister is also responsible for maintaining and administrating the Baronial Blog. The Debatable Blog uses the WordPress system and all interactions with the site are through a web interface. Some knowledge of WordPress usage and administration would be helpful.

The job of Webminister is not constant. It mostly consists of small amounts of work on a irregular basis, but occasionally requires a large amount of work in a short time period. The editorial policy of the website is available on the site. Some familiarity with the current policy, and an interest in upholding or improving on these traditions would be to your advantage.

The Webminister is not responsible for the Barony’s social media presence, as this is a function of the Seneschal’s office by society policy. Some coordination with the Seneschal or Social Media Deputy will doubtless be required, however.

If you are interested in standing for this position, please submit a letter of intent to the Webminister and Seneschal before the next officers’ meeting, which will be on April 5th, 2017.

Your New Champions!

Hello Debatable Lands!

Forgive the delay on this announcement…. This past Saturday, there were competitions for this year’s Baronial Bard and Baronial A&S Champions. We are very pleased to announce that your new Baronial Bard is THL Silence de Cherbourg, and your new Baronial A&S Champion is THL Bugga Billibit! Both are seconded by Lady Cairdha Eilis O’Coileain.

Vivant to you all! And thank you!

In Levitate et Caritate, and Cheers,
Baron Brandubh and Baroness Hilda

Archery Practice January 22

Due to the fair weather we will be onsite at Highland park for some archery! 11am-2pm.

*Please bring your own equipment.*

This Practice there will not be loaner equipment available as it is still in storage. We will have it out for our next practice. Thank you for your understanding.

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