1.1 General Requirements

1.1.1 All officers must be members as defined in Æthelmearc Law. Those officers not covered by Kingdom of Æthelmearc Law must be members of the Soci­ety at any level of membership.

1.1.3 Each officer must designate a Con­tingency deputy to fill the office in the event that the officer is unable to fulfill the duties of the office. Contingency deputies should be selected on the basis of their interest in the office and in the Society, and should have been participat­ing in the Barony for at least six (6) months.

1.1.4 Deputies

1.1.5 Deputies are required to be mem­bers of the Society. Deputies of the Knight Marshal, Fencing Marshal, and Captain of Archers must be warranted marshals in their martial area so that they may run practices or fill in for their Mar­shal as needed.

1.1.6 All deputy appointments are subject to approval by the Seneschal.

1.1.7 Training of a deputy is the responsi­bility of the officer.

1.2 General Duties

1.2.1 All officers must fulfill their duties as defined in Æthelmearc Law.

1.2.2 Officers and those wishing to apply for office should become familiar with Kingdom and Baronial requirements as regards the specific office.

1.2.3 All officers will maintain files and equipment as needed by their office and will turn over all files, equipment, and supplies pertaining to the office to their successor in a timely manner.

1.2.4 All officers are required to report to the Barony at the Baronial Curia (Section 3.7). All officers should give copies of their reports to their superiors and to the Seneschal.

1.3.1 Seneschal

• Announce openings in Baronial offices, either based on resigna­tions or following the schedule for renewals in the policies and procedures (Section 1.4).
• Collect applications for offices.
• Convene selection committees as needed.
• Approve any deputies chosen by Baronial officers.
• Maintain the Baronial policies and procedures and make them avail¬able to Baronial members by the next business meeting. Distribute the finished documents to the Web Minister and Chronicler for publication in a timely manner. Changes to the Baronial policies and procedures must be published in the Baronial newletter in a timely fashion.
• Appoint and supervise autocrats.
  

1.3.2 Raven’s Tongue Pursuivant

• Handle submissions and send appropriate forms and money to the Silver Buccle Herald.
  
• Send in timely court reports to the Kingdom precedence herald.
  
• Handle money and report income to the Baronial Exchequer in a timely fashion.
  
• Be sure that the information on the herald roster is correct.
  
• Be available or appoint heralds to be available for court, hall, and field heraldry during events.
  
• Contact those who may be holding courts to determine if a court is to be held, when it is to be held (in consultation with the autocrat),and who is the preferred herald, and schedule business for the court as necessary.

1.3.3 Chirurgeon

• Obtain and maintain necessary warrant via Kingdom protocols.
  
• Inventory and maintain the Barony First Aid Kit as needed.
  
• Turn over any medical supplies owned by the Barony to his or her successor in a timely manner.

1.3.4 Knight Marshal

• Maintain records of events and practices, covering attendance and injuries.
• Maintain his/her own status as a Marshal as defined by the Kingdom Earl Marshal.
• Arrange for fighting practices and other martial activities.
• House and maintain loaner armor and weapons.
  
• If necessary, fulfill the requirements of the List Officer when authorizing fighters.
  
• Issue and update fighter authorization cards.
  
• Support the Heavy Weapons Champion in the running of each championship tourney.
  
• Send authorization applications to local and regional List Officers for authorizations.
  
• Send non-member practice waivers to the kingdom waiver secretary on a monthly basis.

1.3.5 Archery Marshal (Captain of Archers)

• Maintain records of practices and events, covering attendance, scores, and injuries.
  
• Maintain his/her own Marshal status as defined by the Kingdom Archery Marshal.
  
• Arrange for archery practices and other archery activities.
  
• Support the Baronial Archery Champion in the running of each championship tourney.
  
• House and maintain Barony targets and loaner archery equipment.
  
• Send Royal Round scores to the Kingdom Archery Marshal.
  
• Send non-member practice waivers to the kingdom waiver secretary on a monthly basis.

1.3.5.1 Thrown Weapons Marshal

• Maintain records of practices and events, covering attendance, scores, and injuries.
  
• Maintain his/her own marshal warrant, as defined by the Policies of the Kingdom Marshal of Thrown Weapons.
  
• Arrange for baronial thrown weapons practices and other thrown weapons activities, and encourage participation in thrown weapons activities.
  
• Support the Baronial Thrown Weapons Champion in the running of each championship tourney.
  
• House and maintain (or ensure the housing of) barony targets and loaner thrown weapons equipment.
  
• Send scores to the Kingdom Thrown Weapons Score Keeper within 10 days after a local event that hosts a thrown weapons tourney.
  
• Send non-member practice waivers to the kingdom waiver secretary on a monthly basis.

• Maintain records of events and practices, covering attendance and injuries.
  
• Maintain his/her own status as a Marshal as defined by the Kingdom Fencing Marshal.
  
• If necessary, fulfill the requirements of the List Officer when authorizing fencers.
  
• Issue and update fencer authorization cards.
  
• Support the Fencing Champion in the running of each championship tourney.
  
• Send authorization applications to local and regional List Officers for authorizations.
  
• Arrange for fencing practices and other fencing activities.
  
• House and maintain loaner fencing equipment.
  
• Send non-member practice waivers to the kingdom waiver secretary on a monthly basis.

1.3.7 Minister/Mistress of Arts & Sciences

• Maintain the Arts and Sciences (A&S) resources and make them readily available to members of the Barony.
  
• Act as a contact for A&S referrals.
  
• Act as an advocate of the arts and sciences in the Barony.
  
• Plan and schedule A&S activities and possibly refreshments for Barony social meetings.
  
• Plan other A&S get-togethers for fostering the arts and sciences in the Barony.
  
• Organize or select someone to organize the Barony picnic each summer.
  
• House and maintain possessions of the Baronial Arts and Sciences office.

1.3.8 Chatelaine

• Be a clearinghouse for information to connect people with like interests or find appropriate suggestions for research materials.
  
• Maintain loaner period clothing and gear, and make such available to new members.
  
• Develop a forum for incorporating new, members into the Society, such as a Newcomer's Night.
  
• Maintain files to be passed to his/her successor, including copies of reports sent to superiors, copies of reports given at meetings, inventory of loaner period clothing and/or gear, and newcomer packets.

1.3.9 Chronicler

• Maintain, publish, and distribute Fewmet on a regular schedule.
  
• Maintain a file of newsletters received and of back issues of Fewmet.
  
• File the financial report as necessary with the Barony Exchequer (including an updated list of subscription expiration dates). This is needed for the filing of the Exchequer’s mid-year and year-end reports.
  
• Keep records of expenditures and the subscriber's list.
  
• Give priority to articles, etc. produced by Barony members in order to make the newsletter reflect the needs and talents of the Barony.
  
• Publish a calendar of local events, meetings, and practices.
  
• Maintain the Baronial mailing list.
  
• Publish (at Barony expense) the updated Policies and Procedures every two years or as needed.

• Maintain the Thescorre Website.
  
• Oversee all barony “e-functions.” This includes being the moderator of Thescorre’s Yahoo email list
  
• Publish the updated Policies and Procedures on the Thescorre Website in a timely fashion.

1.3.10 Steward

• Keep an inventory all Baronial possessions, storing and maintaining them if appropriate.

1.3.11 Chancellor Minor

• The Chancellor Minor is not a baby-sitter, but acts as an advocate and promoter of activities for SCA participants 17 and under.
• The Chancellor Minor shall house and maintain Baronial supplies related to the Office.

1.3.12 Exchequer

• Advises the Barony of the availability of funds and if those funds are sufficient to permit expenditures and/or donations according to the policies.All other duties are detailed in the SCA Chancellor of the Exchequer officer's Handbook and the Laws and Policies of Æthelmearc.

The Royal Chamberlain is a deputy of the Exchequer.

• Communicate with the Crown, Heirs, and Royal retainers on behalf of autocrats and the Barony regarding Thescorre events
• Arrange for local retainers to the Royalty as needed.
• Solicit and coordinate donations for Royal gift baskets and Royalty room comforts as appropriate.
• Supervise the set up, serving and clearing of high table for feast.
• Supervise the acquisition, use and maintenance of Barony property specifically designated as Royal Regalia, including but not limited to thrones, banners, tablecloths and napkins, feast gear and serving items.

1.3.13 Minister/Mistress of Lists

• Coordinates with the Marshals to record and report authorizations and results of all martial activity in Thescorre other than practice bouts.

1.4 Terms of Office

1.4.1 All Baronial officers will serve for a (2) two-year term, renewable indefinitely upon approval of the Seneschal. Under normal circumstances, an officer shall make the commitment to serve the full two years.

• Odd years, January 1: Minister/ Mistress of Lists, Knight Marshal, Chatelaine.
  
• Odd years July 1: Minister/Mistress of Arts and Sciences, Exchequer, Chirurgeon
  
• Even years, January 1: Chronicler, Captain of Archers, Pursuivant
  
• Even years, July 1: Seneschal, Steward, Fencing Marshal, Thrown Weapons Marshal

1.5 Selection of Officers

1.5.1 Three months before the end of the term for an office, the Seneschal will request applications from anyone interested in holding the office, including the current officer and any deputies. The Seneschal will allow one month for all applications to be received.

1.5.2 The Seneschal will evaluate and screen applications for membership requirements and any legal qualifications necessary for the office.

1.5.3 The Seneschal will announce to the Barony who has applied for which office and will ask for comments (to be made in private) on the acceptability of the candidates for the office. If the Seneschal deems it necessary, an Officer Selection Committee may be formed to consider the candidates for one or more offices. Otherwise, the election may be done by secret ballot with a majority of votes for a given applicant deciding. Selection will be made within one month after the deadline for applications and the selection announced to the Barony at a Barony meeting.

1.5.3.1 Selection Committee

1.5.3.1.2 Consists of at least two officers and at least two members, each body chosen in random draw, and the Baron and/or Baroness.

1.5.3.1.3 If there is no Baron or Baroness, the remaining positions will be filled by one officer at-large and one member at-large.

1.5.3.1.4 Selection Committee meetings and communication are coordinated by the Seneschal. The Seneschal shall keep records of the results of each meeting.

1.5.4 Emergency Situations

1.5.4.1 In the event of an emergency, the designated deputy may fill the office only until the Seneschal has accepted applications and the selection process has taken place.

1.5.4.2 If an applicant decides to not accept the position, the office is temporarily returned to the former officer if possible, or the deputy. The Seneschal may appoint a temporary replacement until a new officer can be selected if the former officer cannot serve until a long-term successor is chosen.

2.0 EVENTS

2.1 Event Proposals

2.1.1 A proposal for an event must be received by the Seneschal six (6) months prior to the month in which the event falls to allow for publication in the Kingdom newsletter (Æstel).

2.1.2 The Seneschal must request proposals for traditional events seven (7) months prior to the month in which the event falls.

2.1.3 The decision on autocrat(s) for an event must be made and announced five (5) months prior to the month in which the event falls.

2.1.4 At the Seneschal's discretion, a proposal may be accepted and the autocrat chosen up to one week before the Æstel deadline for the event announcement. However, this is not encouraged.

2.1.5 Non-traditional events must receive Barony support and commitment before being accepted.

2.1.6 Kingdom-level events must receive Barony support and commitment before a proposal is made to the Kingdom.

2.1.7 Traditional events

• Pax Interruptus (July) - proposal received in January, decision made in February.
  
• The College of Three Ravens (the event formerly known as UWEKAT) (February) - proposal received in August, decision made in September.
  
• Baronial Champions Tournament (April) - proposal received in November, decision made in December.
  
• Sergeants and Yeomen (fall) - proposal received and decision made in the spring.

• May: proposal received in December, decision made in January.
  
• September: proposal received in March, decision made in April.
  
• December: proposal received in June, decision made in July.
  
• Tentative proposals may be made at an earlier time.

2.1.9 Necessities for a complete proposal (autocrats are encouraged to use the Barony Event Proposal Form):

• Site description, including facilities available, restrictions, pertinent site policies (an exact site need not be designated; however, a list of needed facilities and possible sites should be included).
  
• List of primary personnel (autocrat(s), cook(s), and a more general list of needed support personnel.)
  
• Cost of site, rough estimate of feast cost, and other expenses.
  
• Approximate size of event.
  
• Date(s).
  
• Theme and activities planned.
  
• Refund policy.
  
• The proposal must be signed by the autocrat(s) and cook(s).

2.2 Event Selection Procedures

2.2.1 All event proposals will be received by the Seneschal. Copies may be made available to the Barony.

2.2.2 Any incomplete proposal should be returned for completion if time allows.

2.2.3 The Seneschal will announce to the Barony who has made proposals.

2.2.4 The Seneschal will make the final decision on events. The Seneschal is encouraged to solicit opinions from the Barony as a whole on the event proposals.

2.2.5 The Seneschal will announce the accepted proposal and the reasons for accepting the proposal. Reasons for refusing a proposal need not be announced, although the autocrats should be told why their proposal was not accepted.

2.3 Drop-Dead Deputies

It is strongly recommended that all autocrats have an experienced drop-dead deputy autocrat when they submit a bid proposal to the Barony. The drop-dead deputy shall be listed on the bid proposal.

2.3.1 The drop-dead deputy must be prepared to run the event should the autocrat be unable to do so.

2.3.3 The drop-dead deputy must have autocratted at least one event in the Barony.

2.4 Event Announcements and Reports

2.4.1 All event announcements will be reviewed by the Seneschal for completeness and accuracy before being sent to Æstel and Fewmet.

2.4.2 All Barony events will be published in Æstel and Fewmet. Failure to publish an event in a timely manner in these newsletters may result in cancellation of the event.

2.4.3 Financial and Barony event reports, including the reservations report, (note: three [3] reports) are due to the Barony Seneschal and Exchequer within thirty (30) days of the event. This also applies to any Barony activity which involves the taking of money. A Barony Autocrat's report (separate from the financial report) is due to the Seneschal within thirty (30) days of the event. If any other officer needs to file a report concerning an occurrence at the event, the Seneschal should receive a copy of that report within thirty (30) days.

2.4.4 No event reports are necessary from other Baronial officers except as required in Kingdom Law and Policies for those Offices. Baronial officer activities (i.e. courts, martial activities) should be summarized in the autocrat's report.

2.4.5 A copy of the financial event report is due to the Kingdom Exchequer within thirty (30) days of the event.

2.4.6 Reports or summaries of reports may be published in Fewmet.

2.6 Duties of Autocrats

• Fill out an event bid form, obtained from the Seneschal.
• Complete an event budget worksheet for the Exchequer and Seneschal.
• Make all of the arrangements necessary to use the site.
• Order insurance from the Corporate office if it is necessary for the site.
• Ensure that the site deposit is made on time.
• Make arrangements to pay any other fees on time.
• Set event fees with the approval of the Barony, the cook(s), and the Exchequer.
• Make arrangements with the cook (s), the Exchequer, and the Steward on menu, purchase of food, money, financial reimbursement, site acceptability, access, and transportation of the Barony kitchen supplies.
• Ensure that a complete ingredient list, including any last-minute changes or substitutions, is made readily available to the event attendees prior to the serving of lunch or feast.
• Establish duties of Baronial officers with respect to the event and confirm those duties with the respective officers.
• Publish announcements in Æstel and Fewmet on time with appropriate information.
• Establish a list of sub-autocrats and duties.
• Oversee and follow up with sub-autocrats.
• Take or designate someone to take reservations.
• Ensure that all money is given to the Barony Exchequer for deposit in a timely manner.
• No unbudgeted expenditures should be made without the Autocrat's approval. Keep a running tally of all expenditures.
• Contact emergency services in the event of an emergency.
• Track emergencies or unusual occurrences at the event.
• Follow up with the site representative after the event to ensure their satisfaction with the Barony's use.
• Request recommendations or comments from the site.
• Meet with the Exchequer before and after the event to go over the income and expenses, and to pass on all receipts and reservation lists to the Exchequer who will then complete the financial report.
• Send a copy of all event-related correspondence to the Seneschal or designee for inclusion in the Event File.
• File all reports on time.

2.7 Fees

2.7.1 Fees are determined by site cost, feast cost, prizes, desired level of profit (determined by Kingdom requirements and local needs), and number of planned attendees.

2.7.2 Royalty are free if they will be attending as Royalty and with a prior reservation. Royalty applicable are: Kingdom of Æthelmearc King, Queen, and Heirs, and other Royalty specifically invited or at autocrat's discretion within reason and the financial considerations of the event.

2.7.3 Children's fees: Baronial policy is 1/2 price for all children under the age of twelve (12). Autocrats should consider waiving fees for very young children (under age five [5]). In developing the fees for children at an event, communications between the cook and the autocrat are extremely important concerning the number and age of children attending. This must be a joint decision between the autocrat and the cook, and variations in policy are at the discretion of the autocrat and cook.

2.8 Reservation Policies

2.8.1 No new on-board reservations will be accepted at the door. On-board reservations may be accepted if they are filling empty existing places. The Cook and Autocrat will determine the number of seats available for the feast.

2.9 Baronial Officers at Events

2.9.1 As per Corpora, the Seneschal or Knight Marshal (if it is a fighting event) must be present or must provide a duly designated and qualified representative.

2.9.2 Other officers who must be present (as appropriate) for fighting/fencing/ archery/thrown weapons events include the Minister of Lists, Fencing Marshal, Captain of Archers, Thrown Weapons Marshal, or their qualified representatives. Naming a qualified representative for the duration of the event is the duty of the officer, not the autocrat.

2.10 Pulling Sanction of an Event

2.10.1 This can be done only for those reasons outlined by Corpora and Kingdom Law.

2.10.2 This can be done only by the Seneschal or designated representative.

3.1 Thescorre will hold two meetings a month, on the first and third Tuesday. Meetings will start at 7:30 p.m.. Changes may be made to this schedule as necessary and should be announced to the populace and published in Fewmet in advance.

3.2 The first Tuesday of the month will be a social meeting. The Minister/Mistress of Arts and Sciences is encouraged to schedule one or more presentations or workshops of general interest to the majority of the Barony for these meetings. Social meetings should include business only when absolutely necessary.

3.3 The third Tuesday of the month will be a business meeting or curia presided over by the Seneschal. The agenda for the meeting will be prepared by the Seneschal and should be available in some form to those attending the meeting.

3.4 The Seneschal and Exchequer will give reports at every business meeting.

3.5 All other officers report on an as-needed basis except for Curia (see below).

3.6 Voting

3.6.1 In situations requiring a poll of the general populace by mail, Corpora, or Kingdom Law will be followed regarding the eligibility of gentles to vote.

3.6.2 For all other general votes, any gentles of Thescorre may participate regardless of age or formal SCA membership status.

3.6.3 Simple votes may be taken verbally or by a show of hands.

3.7.1 The Baronial Curia will meet three times a year, in February, July, and November. The Curia meeting in each month will be the third Tuesday of the month and will correspond with the Business meeting.

3.7.2 The Curia will consider the following:

3.7.2.1.2 It is suggested that officer's reports be in writing and that copies be distributed to the populace.

3.7.2.2 Changes to Baronial Policies and Procedures

3.7.2.2.1 Any proposal to change Baronial policies and procedures must be presented to the Seneschal at least sixty (60) days (two [2] months) prior to the Curia.

Decisions on spending money within the Barony or making donations to other organizations will be made based on the following guidelines.

4.1 If the Barony's checking account balance is below $1,500.00, no requests for funds or donations will be considered, except for general operating costs and event costs.

4.2 If the Barony's checking account balance is between $1,500.00 and $2,000.00 after deducting outstanding liabilities, requests for funds for expenditures within the Barony (for example loaner gear, Barony kitchen supplies, etc.) may be presented to the Barony for consideration.

4.3 If the Barony's checking account balance is above balances are above $2,000.00 after deducting outstanding liabilities, requests for donations outside of the Barony may be presented to the Barony for consideration (for example, donations to Æthelmearc Royalty travel fund, Kingdom newsletter, etc.).

4.4 Autocrats are encouraged to make suggestions concerning the uses of any profits from their events, with the exception of Kingdom-level events. These suggestions will be given serious consideration by the Barony within the guidelines given above. In the case of Kingdom-level events, Kingdom law must be followed.

4.5 Autocrats are encouraged to indicate in the event announcement if any portion of the fees for their event are designated for fundraising or specifically for profit, if determined in advance and the event prices are set to reflect that fundraising.

4.6 Requests for expenditures should be brought up at a business meeting for baronial approval through a simple majority vote. In situations where this is not timely, unanimous approval by the Seneschal, Exchequer, and at least one of the current Baron/Baroness is recommended.

5.0 THE BARONAGE

5.1 The term of office of the Baron/Baroness is four (4) years, starting on the day of their investiture. Investiture shall take place at Pax Interruptus, unless unforeseen circumstances dictate otherwise.

5.2 Eight months prior to the end of a Baronial term, the Seneschal will conduct an anonymous vote of confidence of the membership of the Barony concerning the Baron/ Baroness continuing in office. Advice from the Baronial officers will be considered.

5.3 Term limits are one four-year term plus three two-year terms for a total of ten (10) years. However, the Baron and/or Baroness may step down at any other time as they desire (see Sections 5.5.4 and 5.5.5).

5.3.1  The current Baron/Baroness will announce their intention to continue in office or step down on or before The College of Three Ravens in the final year of their current term. If it proves necessary to conduct a ballot for a new Baron/Baroness, the procedure outlined in section 5.4 will commence at the next Barony meeting.

5.4 The Baronial Selection Process

5.4.1.1 With a simple majority of the Barony membership in favor of their continuance, the Baron/Baroness may opt to continue in office.

5.4.1.2 With less than a simple majority in favor, the Baron/Baroness must step down at the end of their current term.

5.4.1.3 If the current Baron/Baroness choose to step down with notice, they may retain their titles until the investiture of the new Baron/Baroness and participate in that investiture.

5.4.2.1 The nomination period for the Baronial succession will open at the first baronial business meeting following publication in the Fewmet of their Excellencies’ intent to step down and will remain open for a total of three consecutive meetings.

5.4.2.2 Anyone may nominate a candidate with their permission.

5.4.2.3 All nominees must be seconded.

5.4.2.4 All candidates must be at least 18 years of age and be paid members of the SCA.

5.4.2.5 All candidates must either accept or turn down the nomination in person or in a letter to the Seneschal.

5.4.2.6 At the end of the nominating period as defined in Section 5.4.3.1 the Seneschal will close the nominations and announce the list of candidates.

5.4.3.1 The Seneschal will send a ballot with the candidates listed to each paid member in the Barony who meet the Society and Kingdom minimum voting age.
The ballot must also contain a vote on maintaining the status of the group as a Barony, a lateral change in group status to a Province, a downgrade in group status to a Shire, or dissolution of the group.

5.4.3.2 All ballots returned within 30 days of the mailing will be counted by the Seneschal and the Exchequer. Any ballots not returned on time will be considered abstentions.

5.4.3.3 If there are one or two nominations, then a straight ballot will be conducted with the voter selecting his or her favorite choice. The winner will be selected by a majority vote (at least 50% + 1) of ballots returned.

• If there are three or more nominees, then a weighted ballot will be used. The voter will rank the nominees in order of preference and the ballots will be counted in a weighted manner, as follows.
  
• The first selection on each ballot will receive a point total equal to the number of nominees (i.e., if there are four nominees, the first choice will receive four points). The second selection will receive 1 point less than the first selection, and so on (i.e., in a four-nominee election, the 2nd choice will receive 3 points, the 3rd choice will receive 2 points, and the 4th choice will receive 1 point).
  
• If a voter lists only one choice, then the other nominees will be considered to be equally ranked by the voter. (If a voter places nominee A as his first selection and either lists no other nominees, marks nominee A in all slots on his ballot, or does not rank all the other nominees, then the other nominees will equally divide the remaining points for that ballot. For example, in a four-nominee election, if the voter marked nominee A as his selection, then nominee A would receive 4 points, and nominees B, C, and D would each receive 2 points (3 points for 2nd, 2 points for 3rd, and 1 point for 4th evenly divided.
  
• In an election involving three of more sets of candidates, if a candidate has more than 50% of the primary (first place) votes after the balloting, then that candidate will be declared the victor without using the weighted point allotment. Otherwise, the nominee receiving the highest number of points will be elected.

5.4.3.4 In the event of an exact tie the Crown shall cast the deciding vote, per Kingdom law.

5.6 Duties of the Baron and/or Baroness

• Hold the Barony in fealty to the Crown of Æthelmearc.
  
• Attend as many Baronial events as possible.
  
• Give Baronial awards.
  
• Make recommendations to the Crown and Heirs regarding Kingdom awards for members of the Barony.
  
• Be accessible to the members of the Barony.
  
• Handle issues of courtesy and interpersonal relationships within the Barony.
  
• Hold court as necessary; a court must traditionally be held at Pax Interruptus and at the College of Three Ravens (the event formerly known as UWEKAT).
  
• Work closely with the Seneschal and other Baronial officers, seeking and giving advice as necessary.
  
• Be members of the SCA and have access to Æstel and Fewmet.

6.1 The Raven's Feather is given for service to the Barony. It is a one-time, precedence-bearing award given by the Baron and/or Baroness based on advice from the members of the Order. It is a polling order. Monies for the postage of polls shall be considered a normal operating expense and do not require a request for expenditure.

6.1.1 Examples of service to the Barony include but are not limited to: autocratting, kitchen work, tollner, setup or clean up at an event, field or court heraldry, holding an office, camp setup, sharing of the arts or sciences through cooking, teaching, or sharing of marshaling, teaching a martial art, provision or teaching of music or dance, and encouraging or assisting new members.

6.1.2 Nominations for members of the Order may be made by anyone to the Baron and/or Baroness and the Principal of the Order. Nominations should include the reasons for the nomination.

6.1.3 Members of the Raven's Feather may wear the badge of the Order: Argent, two bars wavy azure in base, overall a feather palewise sable.

6.2.1 Examples of the gentle arts include effort in cooking, brewing, sewing, needlework, lace-making, woodworking, dance, music, storytelling, metalworking, jewelry-making, spinning, weaving, etc.

6.2.2 Members of this Order may wear the badge of the Order: Argent, in base two bars wavy azure overall a penannular brooch open to base sable.

6.3 The Order of the Black Talon shall recognize accomplishments in these arts within the Barony. It is a one-time, precedence-bearing award given by the Baronage based on nominations from the populace or the pleasure of the Baronage. This is a polling order.

6.3.1 Examples of the martial arts include effort in fighting, fencing, archery, thrown weapons, siege weaponry, and combat archery.

6.3.2 Members of this Order may wear the badge of the Order: Argent, in pale an eagle's toe fesswise couped sable and two bars wavy azure.

6.4 The Raven's Egg is given at the whim of the Baron and/or Baroness. It is a repeatable, non-precedence-bearing token presented by the Baron and/or Baroness. Recommendations for recipients of the award are to be given to the Baron and/or Baroness and may be made by anyone.

6.5 Non-acceptance of Awards

Should a person wish to not receive an award for any reason, he or she should inform the Baron and/or Baroness and/or the head of any household or guild in which he or she participates to avoid unintentional embarrassment. It is always permissible to decline Baronial awards with no repercussions.