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* people who do cool things, like having an entry in an Arts & Sciences competition that Their Majesties particularly enjoy
* people who do cool things, like having an entry in an Arts & Sciences competition that Their Majesties particularly enjoy
* hosts/hostesses when Royals stay the night at their home
* hosts/hostesses when Royals stay the night at their home
* Territorial Barons/Baronnesses at Their Investitures
* Royals from other SCA Kingdoms who visit our Kingdom's events or meet with Their Majesties during an inter-kingdom event
* Royals from other SCA Kingdoms who visit our Kingdom's events or meet with Their Majesties during an inter-kingdom event
* Royals from other SCA Kingdoms who have formed an alliance with Their Majesties for an SCA "war" event
* Royals from other SCA Kingdoms who have formed an alliance with Their Majesties for an SCA "war" event
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== Who can donate largesse? ==
== Who can donate largesse? ==
* Anyone. You don't even have to have artistic talent; sometimes you can purchase supplies to contribute to an ongoing project.
* Anyone. Artistic talent is not a requirement; sometimes you can purchase supplies to contribute to an ongoing project.


== How can I donate largesse? ==
== How can I donate largesse? ==
* First: Read Their Majesties' preferences & needs for largesse during Their Reign.
* First: Read Their Royal Majesties' (and Highnesses') [[Royal Gifts and Largesse#Current_Needs.2C_Projects.2C_and_Preferences|preferences & needs for largesse during Their Reign.]]
* Second: Attach a note to the item(s) you plan to donate to the Royal Gift Chest which states what it is (so Their Majesties understand it is intended as largesse for regifting, not as a gift for Their Majesties), and include your mundane name, SCA name, and mailing address.
* Second: Attach a note to the item(s) you plan to donate to the Royal Gift Chest which states what it is (so Their Majesties understand it is intended as largesse for regifting, not as a gift for Their Majesties), and include your mundane name, SCA name, and mailing address.
* Then: Hand it to a retainer at an event where there are Royals, or ship it to the Royal Gifts Coordinator (or other designated staff) for the Reign.  
* Then: Hand it to a retainer at an event where there are Royals, or ship it to the Royal Gifts Coordinator (or other designated staff) for the Reign.  
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== What should I donate? ==
== What should I donate? ==
* Bags and pouches
Please first read Their Royal Majesties' (and Highnesses') preferences & needs for largesse during Their Reign: [[https://wiki.eastkingdom.org/index.php?title=Royal_Gifts_and_Largesse#Current_Needs.2C_Projects.2C_and_Preferences]]
* Illuminated scroll blanks for re-gifting by other Kingdoms. The East is well-known for the quality of our scribal arts.
 
* Bags and pouches, tutorial at http://www.wikihow.com/Sew-a-Fabric-Pouch
* Illuminated scroll blanks for other Kingdoms to use as award scrolls for their populace. The East is well-known for the quality of our scribal arts.
* Veil pins with glass heads
* Veil pins with glass heads
* Cup covers with weighted edges
* Cup covers with weighted edges, many ideas at http://www.opuselenae.com/tag/cup-covers/
* Stationary with arms/sigils
* Illuminated stationary or note-cards
* Bundles of feast gear for newcomers
* Bundles of feast gear for newcomers
* Jewelry
* Jewelry Wire wrapped ring tutorial http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Make-a-Simple-Wire-Wrapped-Ring/, Simple wire ring tutorial http://www.instructables.com/id/A-Simple-Wire-Ring/, Simple penannular brooch tutorial http://www.instructables.com/id/CELTIC-BROOCH/
* Trim
* Trim
* Home-made candles
* Home-made candles


== Current Needs, Projects, and Preferences ==
* Medieval dress pins made from wire, tutorial at: <https://katafalk.wordpress.com/2013/04/21/making-your-own-medieval-dress-pins/>
Preferences of Their Royal Highnesses Ioannes and Honig:
* Penannular brooches, tutorial at: <http://www.instructables.com/id/CELTIC-BROOCH/>
Their Royal Highnesses wish to display the talents of all artisans in Our Realm, not just a select few. Largesse donors may choose to reflect the Love & Levity theme of Their Reign, but that is not an expectation.
* Needlebooks, machine sewing tutorial at: <http://www.crinkledreams.com/2015/04/how-to-make-a-needle-book/>


* Please, no home-made soaps, oils, or food gifts for this Reign.
More largesse ideas:
* <https://eastkingdomgazette.org/2015/09/27/greetings-from-the-royal-gift-coordinator/>
* <https://eastkingdomgazette.org/2014/04/14/the-east-kingdom-royal-gifts-chest-issues-kingdom-wide-challenge/>


== Royal Gifts staff of Their Highnesses Ioannes and Honig ==
== Current Needs, Projects, and Preferences ==


* Royal Gifts Co-coordinator:
== Royal Gifts staff ==
Lady Dalla Olafskona (Suzy McBroom)
<dalla.olafskona(at)gmail.com>
(lives in Shire of the Northern Outpost, Northern Region)


* Royal Gifts Co-coordinator & Central Region collection point:
== Additional Resources ==
Baroness Cateline La Broderesse (Jennifer Guyton-Bohlen)
PO Box 242; 192 Eugene St
Port Ewen NY 12466
(lives in Shire of Nordenhalle, Central Region)
 
* Northern Region collection point & Research Assistant to the Royal Gifts Coordinators:
Lady Ariana of the North (Barbara Vezina)
2870 County Route 47
Norwood, NY 13668
(lives in Shire of the Northern Outpost, Northern Region)
 
* Southern Region collection point & Thank You Notes coordinator:
Lady Shoshana Gryffyth (Ellen Weiner)
129 Paladin Dr
Wilmington, DE 19802
(lives in Shire of Caer Adamant, Southern Region)
 
* Tir Mara collection point:
Lady Cellach Dhonn inghean Mhic an Mhadaidh (Norah Grégoire)
2325 Boul. DeBlois
Laval, QC H7E 1P8
Canada
(lives in Barony de L'ile du Dragon Dormant, Crown Principality of Tir Mara)


== Additional Resources ==
* http://eastkingdom.org/EKRoyalCourt.php


* Favor Coordinator for Their Highnesses Ioannes and Honig: Mairghread Ghearr (Heather Moffatt Rosen) <frayoch(at)gmail.com>
[[Category:Articles]]
* Their Majesties of the East: http://ba.eastkingdom.org/wordpress/
* Their Highnesses of the East: http://ih.eastkingdom.org/

Revision as of 11:46, 9 January 2018

What is Largesse?

Coins or other presents as tokens of appreciation and generosity. You might hear the term "Royal Gift Chest" to refer to items the Royals have available for gifting.

Who might receive Royal Gifts?

  • newcomers attending a Royal Court
  • people who do cool things, like having an entry in an Arts & Sciences competition that Their Majesties particularly enjoy
  • hosts/hostesses when Royals stay the night at their home
  • Royals from other SCA Kingdoms who visit our Kingdom's events or meet with Their Majesties during an inter-kingdom event
  • Royals from other SCA Kingdoms who have formed an alliance with Their Majesties for an SCA "war" event
  • other people Their Majesties want to show gratitude to, such as guards and Champions

Who can donate largesse?

  • Anyone. Artistic talent is not a requirement; sometimes you can purchase supplies to contribute to an ongoing project.

How can I donate largesse?

  • First: Read Their Royal Majesties' (and Highnesses') preferences & needs for largesse during Their Reign.
  • Second: Attach a note to the item(s) you plan to donate to the Royal Gift Chest which states what it is (so Their Majesties understand it is intended as largesse for regifting, not as a gift for Their Majesties), and include your mundane name, SCA name, and mailing address.
  • Then: Hand it to a retainer at an event where there are Royals, or ship it to the Royal Gifts Coordinator (or other designated staff) for the Reign.

"A retainer is like a butler and personal secretary all rolled up into one. They take notes and gather contact information regarding gifts that are presented for personal thank you letters. They remind the Monarchs about Their schedule. A retainer may have to fetch items or locate individuals with whom the monarchs would like to speak.” - https://aethelmearcgazette.com/2015/03/23/to-serve-the-crown-the-care-and-feeding-of-royalty/

What should I donate?

Please first read Their Royal Majesties' (and Highnesses') preferences & needs for largesse during Their Reign: [[1]]

More largesse ideas:

Current Needs, Projects, and Preferences

Royal Gifts staff

Additional Resources