Who are they - Description of each position

The Seneschal manages the administration of the Shire’s historical recreation, directing the activities and making interpretations of and clarifications to the policies governing historical recreation aspects of the Society.

The Marshal is responsible for martial activities within the Shire, including armored combat in tournaments and wars, rapier combat, siege weapons, combat archery, target archery,  and equestrian activities.

The pursuivant is a many-fold position. Primarily they teach, heraldry, period, naming conventions, courtesy and precedence, the awards structure of the Society and the Middle Kingdom. They are also responsible for helping members with name and device submissions. The position can cover everything from Field and Book Heraldry to Court Heraldry.

The Chancellor of the Exchequer is in charge of all financial activities for accounts other than the Corporate Office accounts.

Arts & Sciences are all the crafts, skills, and technologies practiced in the time period and cultures that the SCA covers.

The Minister of Arts and Sciences is responsible for fostering the study of period culture and technology, and methods for producing historically accurate artifacts and performance. His/her duties include coordinating the efforts of shire Arts and Sciences  and promoting the dissemination of accurate information about the fields under study. The Minister also assists the Chronicler of the Society and the editors of Society publications in confirming the validity of research presented to the membership.

In the middle ages, the Chatelaine was the lady of the castle, she held the keys, trained the staff, kept accounts, ordered supplies, and even taught the children letters and numbers. For many children she was the first contact in beginning to train for life as a squire or goodewife.  She was an integral part of Medieval life, and then, as now, the Chatelaine's service is to guide and teach.

As you step forward into the past, you will find strange customs and new friends - fear not! All are noble and wish you well as you begin your journey.

Chirurgeons provide first aid at events. (The word "Chirurgeon" is a medieval term from which the modern "Surgeon" is derived.) Members of the Chirurgeonate include Red Cross trained first aiders, medical doctors, military medical corpsmen, nurses, paramedics, St. John's Ambulance volunteers, and many other medical volunteers. A Chirurgeon's Warrant of office crosses Kingdom boundries.

The symbol of the Chirurgeonate is a red circle with a white teardrop containing a fleam. The fleam was used in the Middle Ages to open a vein to bleed the patient in order to balance the humors. Rest assured, however, that the first aid provided by the members of the Chirurgeonate is strictly 21st Century!

The minister of Youth assist parents in integrating children's activities into events. The Society Children's Officer Coordinator oversees the efforts of these shire officers.

The Chronicler oversees non-electronic publishing.

The Web minister oversees electronic publishing.