Meet Your Officers

SENESCHAL: {Media/Press} Legal Representative

Samantha Moore
(Known in the SCA as Honorable Lady Ambra Michelli)
seneschal(at)castlemere.org
(505) 500-4278

All media/press should contact the Seneschal for information on the SCA or the Shire of Castlemere.

The Society Seneschal manages the administration of the Society's historical recreation, directing the activities of the Kingdom Seneschals and making interpretations of and clarifications to the policies governing historical recreation aspects of the Society.

Useful Linked Resources

• Seneschal Quarterly Report Form
• Seneschal Handbook
• Trimarian Kingdom Law
• Media Policy for the Society for Creative Anachronism, Inc.
• Trimarian Event Handbook
• Event Bid Form
• Manditory Officer/Deputy Step Up/Step Down Office information Form
• SCA Membership Form
• SCA Minor's Waiver and Medical & Travel Consent Form
• Kingdom of Trimaris Seneschal

For more information on the Seneschal, visit the kingdom Web site.

DEPUTIES
DEPUTY: Successor Charles H. Peters (Known in the SCA as Don Cullen McPetir Mac Gregor) seneschal(at)castlemere.org (904) 444-4999 The Seneshal's Successor Deputy (SSD) is tentatively guestimated to step up as Seneschal in June 2013. The SSD is happy to assist you with any council you might require as it pertains to the administrative concepts or concerns of this office. Please do not hesitate to contact the SSD, or the Seneschal propper, via seneschal(at)castlemere.org.		DEPUTY: Emergency Successor Jill Leggett (Known in the SCA as Jarlina Bryndis Fasthaldi) seneschal(at)castlemere.org (904) 576-7405 The Seneschal's Emergency Successor Deputy (SESD) has committed to administratively supporting the Seneschal's office. The SESD is also prepaired to step up as Seneschal in the case of an emergency, until a new Seneschal can be appointed. The SESD is well versed in the dealings of the Seneschal's office and is able to assist you in areas pertaining, but not limited, to: Reporting Event Bids/Stewarding Kingdom Law Shire Policy Please do not hesitate to contact the SESD, or the Seneschal propper, via seneschal(at)castlemere.org.
DEPUTY: Chamberlain Joshua Wilson (Known in the SCA as Lord Mael Coluim Le Drake) seneschal(at)castlemere.org (904) 294-7412 The Chamberlain reports directly to the Seneschal and is responsible for storing and/or tracking Castlemere regalia/physical assets. The Chamberlain works closely with the Seneschal's office and the Exchequer. If you have or require the use of Castlemere regalia, please do not hesitate to contact the Chamberlain.

EXCHEQUER: {Finance}

Heidi Shepard
(Known in the SCA as Aldis Samsdottir)
exchequer(at)castlemere.org
(904) 334-4137

The exchequer is in charge of the financial affairs of the group.

• The Castlemere Exchequer will be happy to answer any questions you have about the SCA Finances.
  
• All return checks will be subject to a $20 fee.
  
• Any gentle who does not pay their fees by the time registration closes at an event will be considered to have spent the entire weekend with feast and shall be charged accordingly. Gentles who do not pay their event fees or use NSF check to do so will not be permitted to attend events until all fees are paid in full.
  
• Requests for refunds must be in writing and received 3 days in the advance for a full refund. Requests made at the event will be refunded site fees only. Refund requests will be accepted no later then 20 days after the close of the event.

Useful Linked Resources

• Exchequer Quarterly Report Form
• Castlemere Inventory Equipment Check-Out Form .doc file - .pdf file
• Castlemere Financial Policy 2010
• Latest Trimaris Financial Policy
• Local Exchequer Handbook
• Check Request Form
• Non Member Report Form
• Tax Exempt Status Letter from SCA, Inc.
• Transfer to another SCA Account

For more information on the Exchequer, visit the kingdom Web site.

DEPUTIES
DEPUTY: Successor Cara Schaffer (Known in the SCA as Baronessa Cara Angiola de Boccaccio, OP) exchequer(at)castlemere.org (904) 745-7744	DEPUTY: Signing Deputy Kenet Muir (Known in the SCA as Baroness Kenit of Ravenscourt) exchequer(at)castlemere.org (904) 910-6122

HERALD

Liza Peters
(Known in the SCA as Eliza MacGregor)
herald(at)castlemere.org

The Heralds are responsible for all heraldic matters: court protocol, public announcements, the timely processing of submissions for names, armory, and maintaining the records of any awards or titles bestowed upon fellow members.

Useful Linked Resources

• Herald Quarterly Report Form
• ORDER OF PRECEDENCE
• College of Heralds Administration Policy
• Name Submission Form - Word Format [46k]
• Device Submission Form - Word Format [61k]
• Badge Submission Form - Word Format [43k]
• Fieldless Badge Submission Form - Word Format [43k]

Reporting Forms and Applications Linked

Local Herald's Report Form - PDF Format [52K]
Court Report Form - PDF Format [46K]
Herald at Large Application Form - PDF Format [20K]

For more information on the Herald, visit the kingdom Web site.

HOSPITALLER: {New Members} New Participant Assistance and Information

Joshua Wilson
(Known in the SCA as
Lord Mael Coluim Le Drake)
hospitaller(at)castlemere.org
(904) 294-7412

If you are new to the SCA or have questions, please feel free to contact me. The Hospitaller is the officer who acts as a representative for the SCA and a source of information for participants. I help new participants get involved in the SCA by introducing them to experienced members, teaching them about SCA and Kingdom traditions, and conveying customs and policies.

I also work with members of the public to schedule educational demonstrations for schools, community organizations, and others interested in the period of history that we research and re-create. Please contact me if you are interested in requesting a demonstration.

Useful Linked Resources

• Castlemere Survey Responses May 29, 2012
• Resources for Hospitallers
• Resources for Newcomers
• Society Seneschal's Handbook Appendix E: Demo Policy

For more information on the Hospitallers, visit the kingdom Web site.

Also see the Newcomer Information Page.

DEPUTIES

DEPUTY: {Demo Coordinator} {Gold Key} Joshua T. Wilson (Known in the SCA as Lord Mael Coluim Le Drake) hospitaller(at)castlemere.org (904) 294-7412 I am the officer that fulfills the responsibilities of the Hospitaller if he is unavailable. Please contact me if you have been unable to contact the Hospitaller. I am your main contact for Demonstrations! Contact the Hospitaller or myself to arrange a demo for your organization/school/etc today! I look forward to your call! ;)

KNIGHTS MARSHAL: {Heavy Weapons}

Tyler Couch
(Known in the SCA as Lord Fasti inn hugprudti Davidsson)
knightsmarshall(at)castlemere.org
(904) 413-3395

The Heavy Weapons Marshal's office is responsible for overseeing the combat related activities in the Shire. They act as safety monitors during the fighting and ensure that each combatant is authorized to participate and will adhere to the Society rules of combat.

Need a Warranted Marshall for your Castlemere fighter practice, event, or demo?
Contact any of the local Chivalry.

Useful Linked Resources

• Knights Marshal Quarterly Report Form
• Trimarian Marshal Handbook (June 2009)
• Youth Combat Handbook
• Combat Archery Handbook
• Trimaris Target Archery Rules
• Trimaris Marshal page

For more information on the Knights Marshall, visit the kingdom Web site.

RAPIER MARSHAL: {Light Weapons}

Charles H. Peters
(Known in the SCA as Don Cullen McPetir Mac Gregor)
lightweaponsmarshall(at)castlemere.org
(904) 444-4999

The Light Weapons Marshal is responsible for overseeing the fencing related activities in the Shire. They act as safety monitors during the fighting and ensure that each combatant is authorized to participate and will adhere to the Society rules of combat.

Useful Linked Resources

• Marshal Quarterly Report Form
• Trimarian Rapier Rules
• Trimarian Youth Rapier Rules
• Trimaris Rapier page

For more information on the Rapier Marshall, visit the kingdom Web site.

YOUTH COMBAT MARSHALL

Albie
(Known in the SCA as )
youthcombat(at)castlemere.org
(904)

The Youth Combat Marshal's office is responsible for overseeing the combat related activities in the Shire for our youth between the age of 6 and 17 years of age - both male and female. Participation in youth combat requires compliance with special armor and weapons standards, as well as the presence of the parent or legal guardian during all tournaments and scenarios in which the youth participates.

In order to participate in youth combat, a parent or legal (Court Appointed) guardian must be present at all times.
In addition the parent must be willing to sign a waiver of liability. Waivers will be available at practice.

If you need loaner armor, you must contact me ahead of time to let me know what pieces you need and in what sizes.
You must provide your own athletic 'cup'. Closed toes shoes should be worn, along with long pants and a comfortable shirt. 

Useful Linked Resources

• Marshal Quarterly Report Form
• Youth Combat Handbook

For more information on the Youth Combat Marshall, visit the kingdom Web site.

Also see youth activity.

MINISTER of ARTS & SCIENCES

Mirriam Teresi
(Known in the SCA as Lady Marianna la'Vencentia)
art-sciences(at)castlemere.org
(904) 253-0258

The Minister of Arts and Sciences is charged with fostering the Arts and Sciences at the local level. Responsibilities include: Assisting Shire members through the process of entering projects in competition, encouraging the sharing of knowledge among members, & reporting Shire Art-Science activities to the Kingdom.

Useful Linked Resources

• A&S Quarterly Report Form
• Arts & Sciences Activities
• Castlemere A&S Gallery - see what we have done
• Trimaris Minister of Arts & Sciences
• SCA Arts and Sciences Office Homepage
• Worldcat -- a tool for searching library collections. It has a tool for generating standard citations
• Library Thing -- individuals share listings of their personal collections

For more information on the Minister of Arts & Sciences, visit the kingdom Web site.

DEPUTIES
DEPUTY: Class-Crat Glenda Vermillon (Known in the SCA as Lady Egelina Pounhale) art-sciences(at)castlemere.org (904) 781-8226 Responsibilities include: Arranging local classes on a wide variety of topics.
DEPUTY: Patricia Bridges (Known in the SCA as Fionaugh of Castlemere) art-sciences(at)castlemere.org		DEPUTY:

MINISTER of YOUTH

Coming Soon

Officer in charge of providing educational activities for the children of the Shire and Dean of the "Shire of Castlemere Youth Academy for Pages & Maids". Youth activities are not a babysitting service and do not relieve the parents of their responsibilities.

The Castlemere Minister of Youth will be happy to answer any questions you have about your child and the SCA.

Attention: Kingdom law!
*All children under the age of 12 MUST have an Identification Tag on them at all times with the following information:

-Child's mundane name
-Parent’s mundane and SCA name
-Where they are camping at the event

If your child is found in violation of this rule, you will be requested to leave site with no refund.

*Children MUST possess a Waiver to be at the event with their Parents Now as well.

Useful Linked Resources

• Youth Quarterly Report Form
• ID for Children from the Kingdom
• Teenagers in the SCA
• Society Children's Officer Coordinator

Also see youth combat.

CHRONICLER

Adam Newell
(Known in the SCA as Godfrey de Neuhalle)
chronicler(at)castlemere.org
(904) 689-7867

Greetings!

CastleLore is the official newsletter of the Shire of Castlemere. There are 10 issues per annum with bi-monthly holiday issues in summer (July-August) and winter (December-January). Please turn in submission requests by the 21st of each month to get them in on time for the Printer. Thank you in advance.

Useful Linked Resources

• Chronicler Quarterly Report Form
• Click Here to Learn More About Your Shire Newsletter: The Castlelore

For more information on the Chronicler, visit the kingdom Web site.

DEPUTY

DEPUTY: Jill Leggett (Known in the SCA as Jarlina Bryndis Fasthaldi) chronicler(at)castlemere.org (904) 576-7405

WEB MINISTER

Katreina Evaline Lee
(Known in the SCA as Lady Katerina Evelyne Lee)
webminister(at)castlemere.org
(no phone option- Email Only! )

Greetings! I Maintain the Shire's Web site by:

• Keeping the Calendar page updated with current Castlemere Activities & Trimaris Events info.
• Making sure the current Castlemere meeting place, date and time is posted on the Home Page.
• Keep the officers information updated. 
• Keeping permission forms up to date.

Useful Linked Resources

• Web Quarterly Report Form
• SCA - Web Minister's Home Page
• Society Webminister’s Handbook
• The Hunt ~ Search Engine for SCA sites.
• SCA Web Minister mailing list
• Trimaris Web Page
• The Society for Creative Anachronism, Inc
• Release Form Letter
• Model Release
• Creative Release
• Photographer Release

For more information on the Web Minister, visit the kingdom Web site.

DEPUTY

DEPUTY: Samantha Moore (Known in the SCA as Honorable Lady Ambra Michelli) webminister(at)castlemere.org (505) 500-4278

LIBRARIAN

Georgina Shores
(Known in the SCA as Lady Isobel Fraser)
librarian(at)castlemere.org
(904) 289-7387

Useful Linked Resources

• Librarian Quarterly Report Form
• Check out the Library Page.

For more information on the Librarian, visit the kingdom Web site.

DEPUTY

DEPUTY: Scott Shores (Known in the SCA as Lord Mori Takeo) librarian(at)castlemere.org (904) 289-7387

CONSTABLE

Kathryn J. Horvath
(Known in the SCA as Lady Jacqueline Kathryn de Lyonnaise)
constable(at)castlemere.org

The Constable looks after basic safety and security at events, takes care of lost property, work with modern legal authorities, as needed.

Useful Linked Resources

• Constable Quarterly Report Form

For more information on the Constable, visit the kingdom Web site.