OFFICERS

If you are interested in applying for vacant positions, please contact the Seneschal.

OFFICER DESCRIPTION
Seneschal

Kintair of Hawkehaven
Bill Hately

The Chief Administrative Officer and is responsible for coordinating the activities of the local group and overseeing the other Officers. The duties of a Seneschal include chairing meetings, reporting to principality and kingdom seneschals, filling in vacant offices, maintaining the group's files and property, handling legal responsibilities (including signing contracts), dealing with the media, interfacing with the modern world, and dealing with conflicts that may arise within the local group.
Herald

Jean de Chauliac
Jeffrey Payne

A Herald may be called upon to announce official business or to do town crying (making periodic scheduled announcements) or to act as a Noble or Royals Voice in Court. The Herald also announces combatants and results in Tourneys. (Field Heraldry). Lastly, the Herald assists (or pesters) locals into designing and displaying “proper” Devices and coats of arms, and into registering “period” names (Book Heraldry).
Exchequer

Kalira
A J Whalen

Responsible for the financial affairs for the local group, keeping detailed records of all monetary transactions involving the local group's funds.
Master of Stables

Ragnar the Rus
Darren Rudyk

Responsible for armoured or "heavy weapons" fighter training, safety on the combat field, conducting participant authorizations, and enforcing the armour and weapon rules and regulations for armoured participants of the local group and at local events.
Master of Fence

Nasheeta al-Rakkasa

Responsible  for rapier or "light weapons" fighter training, safety on the combat field, conducting participant authorizations, and enforcing the armour and weapon rules and regulations for fencing participants of the local group and at local events.
Master of Arrows

Litton
Cathy Knudsen

Responsible for target archery training and combat archery fighter training , safety on the target range and combat field, conducting participant authorizations, and enforcing the armour and weapon rules and regulations for archery participants of the local group and at local events.
Minister of Art and Science

Ann Fawkes
Jessie McKitrick

Responsible for encouraging local members to research, teach, and practice historically accurate arts and sciences, and keeping the local group informed of classes, symposiums and publications available.
Chatelaine

Aislinn of Dromore
Lynn Thompson

Responsible for providing an introduction to the Current Middle Ages to new or prospective local members, for advising newcomers of the conventions of the Society, their Kingdom and branch, and for encouraging participation in the Society. The Chatelaine can provide access to educational information such as handouts, booklets and other materials. The Chatelaine, along with the Seneschal, should be aware of any publicity about the group. Any interaction with the modern media should be cleared with either or both of these officers ahead of time whenever possible. No one else may represent the Society to the media without the knowledge and consent of either or both officers. Demonstrations (or "demos" as they're commonly called) fall under the authority of the Chatelaine as well.
Chronicler

Aethelstan aet Cardeol
Shane Foster

Responsible for publishing the newsletter, maintaining and updating the mailing and phone list, and printing any flyers or announcements needed by the local group.

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Gold Key

Coryn of the Woods
Corry VanderZee

Responsible for maintaining the garb/costumes which may be borrowed by newcomers. A limited selection of outfits is available at Tavern Night and a wider range is available at larger events. Donations of used garb in good condition are welcome. Reports to the Chatelaine.
Scribe

VACANT

Reports to the Herald.
Chirurgeon

Litton
Cathy Knudsen

Responsible for administering to medical emergencies at local practices and events.
Pied Piper


VACANT

Responsible for overseeing the affairs of our youngest members, organizes activities (e.g. crafts, boffer tournaments) for children at local events and maintains materials and equipment for such activities. Donations of suitable materials are appreciated. Reports to the Chatelaine.
Water Bearer

Jamal
Jamal Salah

Responsible for providing fresh water to participants, specially combatants, and will recruit persons for the Water Bearer duties at local events . Reports to to the Chirurgeon.
Web Minister

Asha
Janet McTague

Responsible for maintaining and improving the on-line presence of the local group.
Web Graphics


VACANT

Responsible for providing website graphics and other assistance as necessary to the Web Minister. Reports to the Web Minister.