The Board of Directors is pleased to appoint Andrew Harness (His Lordship Ottar Surtrson) as Society Chatelaine for a three year term.
Andrew Harness believes in making the best of all situations. Neither his degree in Culinary arts, Professional Catering, and Special Event planning, nor his training in that field, could have prepared him for the life he now enjoys. Married to his beautiful wife of 16 years, and a stay-at-home dad to their teenage son; he never intended for family to be his life’s work, and now wouldn’t trade it for anything.
He enjoys music, long walks to coffee shops with his leader dog, Bailey, and helping others that are learning to live with diabetes and visual impairment. The most important thing though is his family, whether blood-related or chosen. He cherishes all the relationships formed throughout his journeys and is looking forward to his next adventure, whatever it may be.
His Lordship Ottar Surtrson is a Norseman who wandered through Europe (and history) until he found his home in the Mongolian Steppe. Taking a lovely Persian woman as a wife, she bore him a son, and they settled down to ensure the clan lineage would continue with distinction (…or at least with some level of reputation). Supported by his “battle-hound” Lord Bailey, Ottar spends his time encouraging others throughout the Knowne World to come join the SCA horde.
The Society Chatelaine is the officer responsible for supporting the training, advising, and coordinating of public outreach, newcomer introduction, acclimation and retention for the SCA.
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