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Greetings unto the most esteemed populace of the great Barony of Starkhafn,

Pray attend the words of your Baron and Baroness, Thomas and Catylyn.

It has been our great honor and pleasure to serve both you, our populace, and this Kingdom as your representatives over the last several years. The time has now come for us to pass this honor along to a new generation. We have had a wonderful experience getting to know all of you better as well as making friends across this great kingdom and society. We encourage any couples who have questions about the position of B&B to come speak to us and know we will continue to support this Barony and the populace throughout the transition and into the future of our shared dream.

Call for letters of Intent to be considered as the next B&B for Starkhafn:

Opens August 24, 2024 and closes September 24, 2024

Letters should be addressed to:
The Crown: crown@sca-caid.org
Kingdom Seneschal: seneschal.officer@sca-caid.org
Starkhafn Baron and Baroness: baron@starkhafn.sca-caid.org
Starkhafn Baronial Seneschal: seneschal.officer@starkhafn.sca-caid.org

Please include both SCA qualifications as well as mundane experience that you feel makes you both good candidates to hold this position.

Letters will be discussed at the Kingdom level until just after GWW when the Crown will choose acceptable candidates for a Baronial polling.

A Curia will be held after GWW for the populace to interview the candidates.

Polling will be held November 1, 2024 through November 30, 2024

The Crown will select our heirs and they will be announced at Starkhafn Yule December 21, 2024 where they will participate in their first court.

Our heirs will travel with us and train until Starkhafn Anniversary April 19, 2025 where we will step down and they will be invested as the new B&B of Starkhafn.

Yours in Service,
Baron Thomas & Baroness Catylyn
~Starkhafn~

Letters of Intent

Letters on Intent from members interested in being considered for the position of the Baronage of Starkhafn need to be submitted between Saturday, 24 August 2024 and Tuesday, 24 September 2024.

Letters should be addressed to:
The Crown: crown@sca-caid.org
Kingdom Seneschal: seneschal.officer@sca-caid.org
Starkhafn Baron and Baroness: baron@starkhafn.sca-caid.org
Starkhafn Baronial Seneschal: seneschal.officer@starkhafn.sca-caid.org

The Letter of Intent should be brief (no more than 2 pages) and include each individual’s history, experience, and accomplishments within the SCA as well as any modern activities you believe will support your qualifications for the position. Please include contact information.

Timeline

  • Deadline for receiving Letters of Intent is Tuesday, 24 September 2024
  • Candidate couples will be introduced at a Curia Saturday, October 19, 2024 3:30pm – 5:30pm at the Flamingo Library 1401 E Flamingo Rd, Las Vegas, NV 89119. Candidates should be prepared to give a brief statement and answer questions.
  • A notice will be placed in the Newsletter and Social Media announcing a polling for the support of the Heirs by the populace.
  • Polling of the Populace of Starkhafn November 1, 2024 through November 30, 2024.
  • Announcement of heirs at Starkhafn Yule on December 21, 2024
  • The Heirs will be invested as the new Baronage at Starkhafn Anniversary on Saturday, April 19, 2025.

For those considering sending in Letters of Intent, please keep in mind these guidelines:

  • You must be and remain a paid member of the Society for Creative Anachronism (SCA) for the entirety of your tenure (of 3-5 years).
  • You must be an active participant in the Barony of Starkhafn and intend to remain so.
  • You must be able to travel to other territories (especially in Caid) to represent the Barony as appropriate.
  • You should reside within the territorial borders of the Barony of Starkhafn.
  • You should be familiar with the rules, laws and culture of the SCA (and the Barony).
  • You must be able to work with a variety of people having diverse opinions, personalities, and talents. Fairness and impartiality need to be hallmarks of your dealings with others and in the handling of baronial concerns. Take into consideration the effect of potential decisions on the group as a whole as well as individuals, and act accordingly.
  • Financial stability is important, as you will incur many expenses. There is no reimbursement for things such as travel and lodging. Kingdom and Corporate regulations also define what expenses may be paid by Baronial funds, and what you will need to bear from your own pocket.
  • Consider the effect this position would have on your familial/personal/romantic relationships. If you are a couple, would your duties cause strains? If you are not, would you be able to work effectively with your partner, and would other relationships be affected, and how?

    CLICK HERE for ‘The Baronial Dynamic’ Class Handout PDF. This is a most informative class, given by Baroness Kale Hrafnsdottir at Collegium 2024, for those considering becoming a territorial Baronage as well as those who are currently sitting. This class will also be offered again at GWW 2024 and will likely become required for all territorial Baronages.

     

    CLICK HERE for previous Baronial Letter of Intent submissions as reference.