A Letter of Intent
from the Honorable Timothy the Just, Captain of the Red Company and Lady
Elizabeta Alegreza Foscari
Unto Their Royal Majesties,
Nikolai Petrov and Serena Kimbalwyke; Their Royal Highnesses Cameron and Amalie
of Beckenham; Their Excellencies Baron Daffyd Blaidd and Baroness Meriel Fitzwilliam;
and to the populace of The Barony of Flaming Gryphon, do we The Honorable Timothy
the Just, Captain of the Red Company and Lady Elizabeta Alegreza Foscari send
our fondest greetings.
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��� We humbly submit this letter of intent to
request the honor of your consideration for the next Baron and Baroness of The
Barony of Flaming Gryphon. This Barony has been our home for over twenty years.
We have both grown up, and have been greatly influenced by the unique
traditions found in Flaming Gryphon.
��� If chosen as Baron and Baroness we would
carry on the traditions which make our Barony unique within The Middle Kingdom.
These traditions are made possible by many shires working together in order to
perform service, embrace the arts, and foster the numerous marshalled
activities which make coming to our Baronial events so enjoyable. We would seek
to continue the honorable tradition of having the heavy weapons Baronial
Champion be chosen by the ladies of the Barony. Gladly, we would continue the
tradition of having a peaceful Twelfth Night dedicated to the choosing of the
next Baronial Artisan by the populace, at an event which abounds with Baronial
comradery, games, and dancing. �We would
look forward to continue providing a friendly and welcoming Baronial encampment
at Pennsic War. Lastly, it would be our goal to uphold the leadership qualities
as demonstrated by our former Barons and Baronesses.
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������ We wish to help the Barony and Society grow
within The Flaming Gryphon borders, by way of fostering demos and actively
promoting the SCA. We would love to facilitate the individual growth of
Baronial members by way of showing encouragement, learning of their talents,
and providing guidance as needed. It would be a great honor and privilege for
us to able to recognize and reward individuals for their hard work, time,
passion, and creativity within our society.
������ In the past, Flaming Gryphon has
supported many great causes dear to our hearts. We would see it as our duty as
Baron and Baroness to continue to help collaborate and support fundraising
within the Barony. Throughout the year fundraisers are held to support the
Pennsic Valkyries which support the fighting community. Additionally, in the
past we have supported efforts to collect monies for breast cancer awareness,
the Wounded Warriors Project, and have helped provide for individuals in need
within our Barony. The giving nature of our Barony has personally impacted our
family, and we would hope to provide the same support and caring to others.
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������ We are fully aware of the hard work and
great responsibility inherent with the position of a landed Baron and Baroness.
We aspire to be deemed worthy by The Crown, and by the great people of The
Barony that we hold so dear to our hearts. We look forward to answering any
questions you may have for us.
Awards and recognitions
within The Society for Creative Anachronism
Timothy
the Just:
���� ��Captain
of the Red Company, Award of the Evergreen for period blacksmithing, Purple
Fret, Member of the Baronial Order of Saint Crispin for historical
authenticity, Baronial Flaming Brand for service, Baronial Award of the
Gryphons Plume for A&S, Gryphons Spear for service upon the field at
Pennsic War, former Baronial Heavy Weapons Champion and former Baronial A&S
Champion. For the past seven years has served as the Baronial Chamberlain.
Elizabeta
Alegreza Foscari:
���� ��Award
of the Willow for period Byzantine Mosaics, Purple Fret, A premier member of
the Baroness Cipher for Courtesy, Baronial Flaming Brand for service, Gryphons
Plume, Gryphons Spear for service upon the field at Pennsic War, former
Baronial A&S Champion, served as a Baronial Pennsic Valkyrie for over
nineteen years, served as A&S class coordinator and artisan row coordinator
for multiple Harvest Day events.
Mundanely
Tim:
���� ��For
the past 18 years I have had the pleasure of teaching seventh grade World
History. In addition I am also active with my sons� Boy Scout troop, and hold a
committee leadership position for our local Troop 51.
Sarah:
���� ��For
the past 15 years I have performed Vascular Ultrasound as a Registered Vascular
Sonographer. I have also served in the recent past as a committee member and
secretary for my sons� Cub Scout Pack 840.
���� ��We
are the proud parents of Alex- age 14, and Ben age-12, who are also active
within the SCA. Both boys have shown great interest in the arts, and have both been
chosen to serve as Baronial Youth Artisan Champions. In the past Alex served as
a Youth Combat Champion for the Barony at Pennsic War. Ben created largesse and
taught classes on largesse during Count Cadogan and Countess Ann-Marie�s recent
reign.
Thank you for your time and consideration,
The Honorable Timothy the Just and Lady Elizabeta Alegreza
Foscari