The Society for Creative Anachronism Inc. (SCA) held a special conference call meeting of its Board of Directors on December 22, 2024.
Meeting Highlights:
- Kate Tingley Appeal:
- The Board granted the appeal made by Kate Tingley regarding her suspension as Kingdom Seneschal of the Outlands by the Crown of the Outlands. The motion was carried with votes in favor from Pug Bainter, Krista Capps, Jonathan Foster, and K.T. Sheppard. Megan O’Shea opposed, and Joan Steurer recused herself from the discussion and voting.
- Letter of Reprimand to Outlands Kingdom Seneschal:
- The Board directed the Society Seneschal to issue a letter of reprimand to the Kingdom Seneschal of the Outlands, Kate Tingley (Ays,e al-Rumiyya). The motion was carried with votes in favor from Pug Bainter, Krista Capps, Jonathan Foster, Megan O’Shea, and K.T. Sheppard. Joan Steurer recused herself, and Chairman Faulcon voted in favor.
- Letter of Reprimand to Outlands Crown:
- The Board directed the Chair to issue a letter of reprimand to the Crown of the Outlands, Deric Kramer and Adrianne Sawyer (Hawkrill and Adrien). The motion was carried with votes in favor from Pug Bainter, Krista Capps, Jonathan Foster, Megan O’Shea, and K.T. Sheppard. Joan Steurer recused herself, and Chairman Faulcon voted in favor.
The Board emphasized the importance of collaboration among officers, Crowns, and Seneschals to ensure the success and happiness of the populace. They urged all Crowns and officers to prioritize this guiding principle in their interactions. The following statement was directed to be added to the minutes and all officers of the Society are encouraged to actively reflect upon it:
‘Ensuring the success and happiness of the populace is the first duty of every officer in the Society; this is especially true for Crowns and Kingdom Seneschals, who have been entrusted with the highest authorities in their Kingdoms.
The faithful execution of this duty works fully and best only when all officers, Crown and Seneschal included, work together collaboratively. The Board entreats all Crowns and officers to make this guiding principle foremost in their interactions with each other.‘
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