Author: Seneschal

Dear Malagentia, Ravensbridge and Giggleswick –

I wanted to briefly remind people about the East Kingdom’s masking policy for all events, practices, etc. and make sure everyone is on the same page.

If you are at an outdoor event, under EK policy, you need to be masked, unless you are actively engaged in fencing or heavy list fighting.

If you are at an indoor event, under EK policy, you need to be masked at all times, even while actively engaged in fencing or heavy list fighting.

According to EK policy the mask must be worn properly over the nose and mouth and be recognizable as an “effective mask.” What’s an “Effective Mask?”

“Effective masks” are defined by the CDC at the link below. I’ve heard questions about gaiters. Gaiters are listed as effective by the CDC at this doc – if they are doubled up/folded over, so there are two layers of fabric. If they don’t stay doubled up, you’ve got to use a different mask.

Masks may be lowered briefly when eating or drinking, under EK policy. (I’d recommend practicing social distancing while the masks are briefly lowered).

 I’ve checked this through with our EK Seneschal, as well, and we are well aligned. If you have any questions, feel free to DM me or email me at .

Thank you for keeping our community safe – Wyck, Seneschal, Malagentia

https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/prevent-getting-sick/about-face-coverings.html

https://seneschal.eastkingdom.org/news.php?fbclid=IwAR2WNLc1HZuEkFOm9uIbXU25VuzlP-38ermqb3cjMX7IHedA5-CGw69fEuM#maskupdate

Beginning Tuesday, Sept. 7, 2021, our weekly Tuesday Night Fencer/Fighter practice will move back indoors, to the USM Sullivan Gym (66 Falmouth St., Portland). Few things:

1. The price for day use has gone from $5 to $7. If this is burdensome, please email .
2. We need to be out of the gym by 8:45 p.m., sharp each night. HOWEVER, they are letting us start at 5:30 p.m.
3. Under current EK rules, we need to be masked at all times indoors – even while fencing/fighting.
4. Everyone must sign in to our practice book for contact tracing purposes.
5. The first time you go to the gym, leave extra time for filling out paperwork.
6. Folks can swing by any time before that first practice, M-F, 7a.m.-6p.m., to fill out the paperwork. Make sure to let them know this is for Blade Society.
7. Please remember – this is a wonderful thing that we again have indoor practice space. We have been at USM for a loooong time. Be respectful, be grateful, be cool. No shoes that leave marks, clean up after yourselves, follow the primary rule.
8. Questions? Mat Wyck –

My dearest Malagentia, it is with a very heavy heart that I am resigning my position as Seneschal. I have been battling a disease that causes me chronic pain, and lately I have been losing the battle. My Deputy Lord Mat Wyck will step in until elections can be held. I know he will do a fantastic job. Once I can control this Dragon, I hope to be back to help. I have sent letters to kingdom Seneschal with my regrets. It has been a privilege to work with such a group of wonderful friends. Love and be kind to one another.

-Sir Edward MacGyver dos Scorpus

Don’t forget! Join us tonight for another “Quarantine Edition” Province Meeting at 7pm. Visit meet.google.com/hkx-mvnv-icf for an informal online conversation. Log on and see all the faces you’ve missed!

Please join us for another “Quarantine Edition” Province Meeting next Thursday, August 6th at 7pm. Visit meet.google.com/hkx-mvnv-icf for an informal online conversation.

Ok – here we go! If you’d like to join us for the first virtual Province Meeting (and likely not the last), below is the login info. So please join us this Thursday, May 7th at 7pm. I can’t promise how well it will work, but it will likely be entertaining regardless!

Join us at https://meet.google.com/qkm-hsga-ggu. You can also join with audio only by calling 650-980-4776‬ PIN: ‪385 256 053#‬

Contact me at with any questions.

YIS,

Wynefryd

Just a reminder – there will be no Province Meeting this evening. We will try to put together a good online option for next month’s meeting.

We will try to keep our calendar as up to date as possible: https://malagentia.eastkingdom.org/main/calendar/

Also be sure to sign up on our website to get posts directly to your inbox: https://malagentia.eastkingdom.org/main/news/

And above all, please follow the recommended guidance in your area, stay safe and stay healthy. We want to see you again when the modern middle ages resume.

-W

In the wake of the spread of COVID-19, many events both locally and across the Known World are being postponed or outright cancelled. Please, if you are intending to head out to an event, confirm that it is still being held. We will try to keep our calendar as up to date as possible: https://malagentia.eastkingdom.org/main/calendar/

Also be sure to sign up on our website to get posts directly to your inbox: https://malagentia.eastkingdom.org/main/news/

And above all, please follow the recommended guidance in your area, stay safe and stay healthy. We want to see you again when the modern middle ages resume.