This is the Baronial Newsletter for the Barony of Aquaterra
Winter 2022 – AS 56
We ended up the year with a Kingdom Level Event in November – Collegium, and the competition for the Kingdom Bardic Champion. We had a plethora of magnificent classes to choose from:
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From a field of many talented bards, their Majesties bestowed the title of Bardic Champion to Colette La Trouvere of Dragon’s Mist.
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Additionally, our very own Baroness was elevated to the Order of the Pelican this very day!
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There was much music including impromptu jam sessions by members of the Barony:
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In December we also hosted Good Yule at the Stillaguamish Lodge, where His Royal Highness was in attendance. Great food, entertainment, and great company!
In Society news:
Society Financial Policy Update – Crypto Currently Per request of the Society Exchequer and Corporate Treasurer, the following change to Branch Financial Policy, XIV Prohibited Activities, as XIV.C: was approved by the Board:
The use of cryptocurrency by the SCA is prohibited. No branch is permitted to buy, sell, invest in, trade in, or accept cryptocurrency for any purpose.