24.11.2009
About the March
The March of St. Martin claims as its territory Lambton County on the western edge of Southern Ontario. It is a part of the Kingdom of Ealdormere, a region comprising most of Ontario, Canada. We are bordered on the west by the Michigan region, and the north by Lake Huron. To the east are our neighbours in the shire of Trinovantia Nova (London, Ontario) and the Barony of Ramshaven. The counties to the south are as yet undeveloped. As with other population centres, our group is concentrated in the city of Sarnia. We stand on the border to the Middle Kingdom.
The SCA has been active in Sarnia since 1989; the group was recognized as full-status within the Society in 1995. At this time we have about 20 active members ranging from students to professionals. The March hosts one annual Event, called "Season of the Wolf," traditionally scheduled in January or February.
As part of the Educational mandate of the Society, the March has provided demonstrations throughout the year for various groups including community organizations, elementary and high schools, Guide and Scout groups and retirement communities. We participate in Hobbyfest each summer with Sarnia Community Services. If a demo would seem an appropriate event for your organization, feel free to drop a note to one of our Officers.
If you are visiting us from afar, check the resources available at the Kingdom and Society sites to find a chapter serving your area.
Archives
These documents are in their preliminary stages. The Web Minister is receiving additions and corrections. More material is also sought for the general March archives. Of interest would be news clippings and photos, local newsletters, Officer's Reports, as well as artefacts which may be photographed.
Chronicles By the River's Edge
our local newsletter in .pdf format
1. Treat your inferiors in rank, knowledge, or experience in the Society as if they were your equals;
treat your equals as if they were superiors;
treat officers as representatives of the King;
and treat the King and Queen with the reverence due your sovereigns.
2. Use medieval forms of address
3. Be faithful to your lord and your word.
4. Gentlemen, honor all ladies.
5. Ladies, remain worthy of all honor.
6. Touch no man's goods unasked; give and receive with grace.
7. Be gentle to the stranger.
8. Raise your sword, but not your voice.
9. Let the slain man tell if he be slain.
10. Reverence the King and Queen.
From Courtesy and Etiquette in the Current Middle Ages, from the Known World Handbook.