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Going to Battlemoor? Why not volunteer for a security shift!

Citadel is being asked to man security for Battlemoor, specifically, Thursday from 3pm to midnight. They are looking for 3 to 4 pairs of people to fill 2 to 4 hour shifts. “The more volunteers the shorter the shifts”.  PLease contact Her Excellency Elieth at coronet@southernpass.org if you are interested.

Volunteers Needed For Citadel’s Hastilude Event

Citadel Hastilude is coming August 24-26, 2018!  A Hastilude is a term used in the Middle Ages to refer to many kinds of martial games. The word comes from the Latin hastiludium, literally “lance game”‘. This year’s event will be based on the Book of Tournament by King Renee of Anjou and will feature a contest of champions!  More details …

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Reminder: Citadel of the Southern Pass Baronial Officer’s Meeting is this week

  The Officer corps. of the Barony will be holding it’s regular monthly meeting this Thursday, June 21, 2018 at 7:00 pm at Los Tres Gallegos Mexican Restaurant, 10801 Pebble Hills Blvd, El Paso, TX 79935-2025.  We will be meeting in the back room as always.   These meetings are open to all who wish to …

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Baronial Arts & Sciences Night: “Arabic: History & Conversation”

  Arabic: History & Conversation covers a variety of Arabic language basics, including the history of writing, some cultural notes, how to write your name, simple conversational vocabulary, and examples of music both period and modern. This is meant to be an introduction for both the Scadian hobbyist and the mundane language learner.  The class …

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Archery has been cancelled today due to inclement weather

Citadel is currently looking for a new Baronial Youth Minister

Citadel is currently looking to fill the office of Baronial Youth Minister.  The Youth Minister is responsible for organizing activities for children and youth at Baronial events and activities such as Baronial Days and Populace Gatherings.  Youth Activities should be considered as an integral part of event planning, so that a suitable location can be …

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Reminder: The deadline for submitting your Letter of Intent for Rook Pursuivant is June 30, 2018

Vacancy: Rook Pursuivant (Baronial Herald)

Accepting Letters of Intent for the Next Baronial Chronicler

Good morning Mighty Citadel! The Barony is currently receiving Letters of Intent to be the next Chronicler of the Citadel of the Southern Pass. Besides producing the branch newsletter using the new, automated system, Citadel’s Chronicler would be responsible for keeping minutes of the different business meetings as well as recording the history of Barony.  …

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What is Largesse?

Throughout history, the generosity of the Landed Nobility has been termed “largesse”.  In the SCA, the giving of largesse by the Crown and Coronets allows for them to show that their wealth and happiness is a direct result of the wealth and happiness of the populace.  Not only is gift-giving expected of Royalty, it is …

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What is the Recruitment & Retention Council?

The Barony has shown remarkable recovery over the past 4 ½ years since the Investiture of Baron Christopher and Baroness Jamilla.  During their tenure the Barony went from 38 (paid) members to 88 at their stepping down (Their tenure lasted 21 months).  The Barony is currently at 92 (paid) members, having peaked at 106 between …

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