Ageing in the SCA: Time marches on, and retention and participation of our most experienced members is often overlooked. What are the experiences and thoughts of people who have been in the SCA for umpty-many years? How has their experience…
15 Oct 2020
Lady Isabella da Firenze With a new world to navigate, and new ways of interacting with the SCA, it becomes more difficult to draw in newcomers - the lifeblood of our society. Join the current Kingdom Chatelaine, Isabella da Firenze,…
15 Oct 2020
Baroness Ekaterina Kazimirova Now, more than ever, it is important to understand the benefits (and potential issues) of virtual meetings. In this class we will explore how to make the most of your time getting business done for your branch…
15 Oct 2020
Master Arontius Bygelswade Volunteers are the lifeblood of the SCA, and we seem to have an inexhaustible need for them! Let’s discuss how recruit, train, and support these incredible resources in ways that motivate and recognize them. We’ll also emphasize…
15 Oct 2020
You may be asked to provide an "SCA Resume" if you are pursuing a position as an officer, or perhaps entering into a fealty relationship with a Peer. Your SCA resume shares some characteristics with a mundane version, but this…
15 Oct 2020
Baroness Zahra Tesfaye, Society DEI Officer/Jessica van Hattem In this class, we’ll identify some of the different ways that cultures interact, including cultural appreciation, exchange, assimilation, and the problematic appropriation. We’ll talk about why cultural appropriation is so harmful, in…
15 Oct 2020
Managing event contract cancellation and rescheduling during the pandemic has highlighted the need for well-crafted contracts that set clear expectations for a vendor relationship. This class covers contract areas that the SCA can negotiate and adapt to manage our risk…
15 Oct 2020
What is burnout? And how does it affect us and our volunteer teams? Unfortunately, the most dedicated volunteers are usually the ones most likely to be prone to burnout. In the class we will talk about how to spot, how to…