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Sable, in bend three valknuts between two bendlets argent
SCA INFORMATION
Membership # 31854
Originally, 15th century Katherine O'Kelley was to be represented in
the Shire of Nant-y-derwyddon in the Kingdom of Meridies, but that soon
changed. Instead, she became Valdis (Spirit
of Slaughter) Isbrandsdottir (daughter
of the Iron Sword), due to her love of Norway and Northern Mythology. She
became a member of the Known World in 1984 yet spent much time fading in
and out due to mundane commitments. She eventually became Provost for the
Shire, having been outwitted by Lord Corwin of Nottingham into accepting
that position.
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Provost Badge for the Royal
University of Meridies
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Award of Arms received 6/5/1993 from Their Majesties Brian and
Aeruin.. Kingdom
of Meridies OP.
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Order
of the Dolphin received 9/3/2006 from Their Majesties Sven and Kolfinna.
Kingdom of Caid.
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Order
of the Crescent received 3/29/2008 from Their Majesties Edric V and Faizah
II. Kingdom of Caid.
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TnT
award received 3/29/2008 from the Shire of Al-Sahid, Kingdom of Caid.
LoAR
of the College of Arms of the Society for Creative Anachronism, Inc. (Name:
Valdis
Isbrandsdottir, listed in the Meridies Area for Names that have been
accepted and registered, June 1993.)
LoAR
of the College of Arms of the Society for Creative Anachronism, Inc.
(Device: Sable, in bend three valknuts between two bendlets argent.
Accepted January 2006.
Kingdom
of Caid Roll of Arms for Valdis Isbrandsdottir (Please note that on the
Roll of Arms page, in the depiction of my device the bendlets should be
thinner, see device below for a more accurate rendering)
Lord Corwin, who was by chance the one to introduce her to the Known
World, invited Valdis into his Household as Lady of House Ravenloft.
Eventually, during the course of working closely with a mercenary group,
The Free Company of the Galley Lionslayer headed by Christophe de Dunglas,
The House of Ravenloft was asked to join Lionslayer for their ties were
strong and friendship deep.
Not being active in the past few years, I've no idea what has become of
Galley Lionslayer. Rumors abound that Lionslayer has fallen prey to some
fowl deed and that the ship has laid anchor upon some distant shore far
away.
Affiliations:
House Ironrose:
Warrior Women of the SCA
Academy of Saint Gabriel (See Note Below)
Stefan's
Florilegium
Also Check out My SCA Page
for additional Affiliations/Discussion Groups I belong to.
Mundania crept in yet again which prevented me from venturing
forth to even the local Shire of Nant-y-derwyddon, and upon moving out of
Kingdom we found a new
home in the Kingdom of Caid (California). Nearby are the Barony of Dreiburgen,
Canton of Mons Draconis, and the Shire of Al-Sahid.
In the SCA my interests include: Archery and Researching many subjects
such as: Names, Religions, Lifestyles, Herbs, Gaming, Costuming, Brewing,
History, Literature, Music, and many other arts and crafts of the Middle
Ages. I am not myself proficient, but have a great interest in learning
and gathering information.
The
Academy of Saint Gabriel does historical
research on names and heraldry, primarily for history hobbyists interested
in re-creating medieval and Renaissance Western cultures. The Academy will
give you information about the authenticity of your name or arms; and if
they believe it could be more authentic, they will suggest ways to improve
it. However, they cannot help you with questions about genealogy or family
arms. They also generally do not help people trace the origins of modern
surnames.
My
Wiki Page -
My Populace Page on the Compendium Caidis, the Caid Wiki
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SCA Name:
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TH Lady Valdis Isbrandsdottir
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SCA
Branches:
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Shire of Nant-y-derwyddon, Kingdom of
Meridies,
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Shire of Al-Sahid, Kingdom of Caid
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Canton of Mons Draconis, Kingdom of
Caid
- Barony
of Dreiburgen, Kingdom of Caid
Currently: Al-Sahid and Mons Draconis in the Kingdom of Caid.
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Years in the SCA (or starting year):
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Began September 1984
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Kingdoms I have lived in:
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Meridies,
Caid
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Current
Positions held:
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SCA Offices/Positions Previously held:
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Provost, Shire of
Nant-y-derwyddon, Kingdom
of Meridies
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Special Projects or
Accomplishments
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Click
Here for My Projects
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SCA experience (not listed
above)
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Games Master for event held in
Nant-y-derwyddon, Volunteer for various events in Meridies and
Caid.
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Scheduled
local classes as Provost
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Arranged
Public Service Announcements with local Cable TV Companies, radio stations
and local newspapers (Johnson City, Kingsport, Bristol TN/VA for local SCA
meetings and activities.
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Affiliations/Groups
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Apprentice
Right Noble Brewer's Guild of Caid |
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Member
of the Academy of
Saint Gabriel (Heraldry research of names and devices)
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Awards:
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Award of Arms awarded 1994, Meridies,
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Order of the Dolphin, 2006, Caid, (AoA
level award in Caid),
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Order of the Crescent, 2008, Caid (GoA
level award in Caid)
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TNT (Service Award), 2008, Al-Sahid
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Events I've attended
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Event
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Host
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Date
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Location
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Masquerade Party
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Shire of Nant-y-derwyddon,
Kingdom of Meridies
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October, 1984
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Colonial Heights, TN Residence of
Karla and Larry Hood: Mistress Eleanor of Ashley and Oleathainn
MacLaomuinn
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12th Night
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Shire of Black Diamond ?, Kingdom
of Atlantia
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1984 (or early 1985?)
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A Hotel (this was 21 years ago
and I can't remember the details)
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Giant's Dance
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Shire of Nant-y-derwyddon,
Kingdom of Meridies
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Various - 1985-1994
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Long time ago, I can't remember
specifics
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Viking Raids
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Shire of Nant-y-derwyddon,
Kingdom of Meridies
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Various - 1985-1994
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Long time ago, I can't remember
specifics
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Boar Hunt
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Shire of Nant-y-derwyddon,
Kingdom of Meridies - Served as Games Master at 1 Event in 1993 or
1994, can't remember if it was Boar Hunt or Giant's Dance.
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Various - 1985-1994
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Long time ago, I can't remember
specifics
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Pennsic
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Served Galley Lionslayer,
House Ravenloft, and Pagan Sisters (Merchants)
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1991 or 1992
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Shire of Nant-y-derwyddon,
Kingdom of Meridies
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6/5/93 Received AoA, for service
to the Shire such as Provost
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Kinser Park, Greenville, TN
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Spring Fest Demo
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Shire of Nant-y-derwyddon,
Kingdom of Meridies
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1993 and I think several others
dating back to 1989
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Kingsport, TN
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Al-Sahid business Meeting
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Event
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Host
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Date
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Location
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Masquerade Party
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Shire of Nant-y-derwyddon, Kingdom of Meridies
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October, 1984
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Colonial Heights, TN Residence of Karla and Larry Hood: Mistress Eleanor
of Ashley and Oleathainn MacLaomuinn
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12th Night
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Shire of Black Diamond ?, Kingdom of Atlantia
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1984 (or early 1985?)
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A Hotel (this was 21 years ago and I can't remember the details)
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Giant's Dance
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Shire of Nant-y-derwyddon, Kingdom of Meridies
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Various - 1985-1994
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Long time ago, I can't remember specifics
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Viking Raids
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Shire of Nant-y-derwyddon, Kingdom of Meridies
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Various - 1985-1994
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Long time ago, I can't remember specifics
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Boar Hunt
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Shire of Nant-y-derwyddon, Kingdom of Meridies - Served as Games Master at
1 Event in 1993 or 1994, can't remember if it was Boar Hunt or Giant's
Dance.
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Various - 1985-1994
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Long time ago, I can't remember specifics
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Pennsic
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Served Galley Lionslayer, House Ravenloft, and Pagan Sisters
(Merchants)
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1991 or 1992
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Shire of Nant-y-derwyddon, Kingdom of Meridies
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6/5/93 Received AoA, for service to the Shire such as Provost and Games
Master
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Kinser Park, Greenville, TN
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Spring Fest Demo
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Shire of Nant-y-derwyddon, Kingdom of Meridies
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1993 and I think several others dating back to 1989
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Kingsport, TN
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Al-Sahid Business Meeting
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Shire of Al-Sahid
Kingdom of Caid
Provided some of the food for the Potluck
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March 20, 2005
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Victorville, CA
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Al-Sahid Anniversary
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Shire of Al-Sahid
Kingdom of Caid
Provided several food dishes for the Progressive Dinner
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March 26, 2005
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Schmidt Park, Victorville, CA
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SBM SCA Meeting
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San Bernardino Mountains
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April 2, 2005
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Neo's Pizza
Running Springs, CA
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Newcomer's Meeting &
Al-Sahid Business Meeting
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Shire of Al-Sahid
Kingdom of Caid
Provided some of the food for the Potluck
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April 3, 2005
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Victorville, CA
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Crown Tournament
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Shire of Al-Sahid
Kingdom of Caid
Served as one of the Volunteers for Troll Booth/Gate
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April 9, 2005
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Schmidt Park, Victorville, CA
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SBM SCA Meeting
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San Bernardino Mountains
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April 17, 2005
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Rick's Pizza Parlor
Big Bear Lake, CA
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SBM SCA Meeting
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San Bernardino Mountains
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May 1, 2005
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Round Table Restaurant
Crestline, CA
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Kingdom Herald's Meeting
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Kingdom of Caid
Provided some food for the Potluck
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May 8, 2005
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Rancho Cucamonga
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SBM SCA Potluck Meeting
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San Bernardino Mountains
Provided several food dishes for the Potluck
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May 14, 2005
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Meadow Park
Big Bear Lake, CA
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Al-Sahid Business Meeting
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Shire of Al-Sahid
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May 22, 2005
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Wrightwood, CA
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Al-Sahid Heraldry Workshop &
Al-Sahid Business Meeting
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Shire of Al-Sahid
Contributed food and drinks for lunch and potluck
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June 26, 2005
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Lucerne Valley, CA
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Al-Sahid Business Meeting
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Shire of Al-Sahid
Contributed food for the potluck
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July , 2005
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Schmidt Park, Victorville, CA
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Al-Sahid Business Meeting
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Shire of Al-Sahid
Missed this meeting
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August , 2005
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Hesperia, CA
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Highland War
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Shire of Al-Sahid
Assisted with the Iron Chef Competition
Dogsitter while at Troll
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September 2-5, 2005
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Schmidt Park, Victorville, CA
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Al-Sahid Business Meeting
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Shire of Al-Sahid
Contributed food for the potluck
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September 12 , 2005
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Hesperia, CA
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October
23 , 2005
Al-Sahid
Business Meeting in Hesperia
Unable to attend
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October , 2005 Althing - hosted by Al-Sahid and Starkhafn
Al-Sahid Business Meeting in Hesperia
Unable to attend
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November , 2005
Al-Sahid Business Meeting in Hesperia
Unable to attend
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December , 2005
Yule Gathering and Al-Sahid Business Meeting in
Hesperia
1. Brought gift for gift exchange
2. Contributed food for potluck
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January , 2006
Al-Sahid Business Meeting in Hesperia
1. Brought food for potluck
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February , 2006
Al-Sahid Business Meeting in Hesperia
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March , 2006
Al-Sahid Business Meeting in Hesperia
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March , 2006 Al-Sahid Anniversary - hosted by Al-Sahid
Al-Sahid Anniversary held at Doris Davies Park
in Victorville
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April , 2006
Al-Sahid Business Meeting in Hesperia
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April 22-23 , 2006 Caid Spring Collegium
Hosted by the Barony of Dreiburgen
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May , 2006
Al-Sahid Business Meeting in Big Bear Lake
1. Brought food for potluck
2. Hosted meeting at Meadow Park
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June , 2006
Al-Sahid Business Meeting - Unable to Attend
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July , 2006
Al-Sahid Business Meeting - Unable to Attend
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August , 2006
Al-Sahid Business Meeting - Unable to Attend
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September , 2006 Highland War - hosted by
Al-Sahid
Assisted with the Iron Chef Competition
Donated Items to the Iron Chef Competition
Donated Items to the Brewing Competition
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September, 2006
Al-Sahid Business Meeting - Unable to Attend
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October , 2007 Caid Fall Collegium
Hosted by the Barony of Lyondemere
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