Charter
Mission Statement
Our goal and desire is to promote the research, study and recreation of hound-related arts and science activities from the SCA medieval period.
Membership
Any member of the populace interested in pursuing hound-related Arts and Sciences and sharing their studies and skills with the Kingdom shall be considered a Hound Handler of Caid guild member. SCA Membership is NOT required though enthusiastically encouraged. All guild members are encouraged to weigh in on issues and are always invited to voice their opinions/suggestions. Owning a hound is NOT a requirement, all one needs isa love for them.
Procedures
- The Hound Handlers of Caid guild shall be housed under Caid Arts and Sciences reporting directly to the Kingdom A&S officer
- All finances will be maintained by the Kingdom Exchequer
- All amendments to this charter must be approved by the Kingdom Hound Master and the guild.
Guild Structure
Hound Master/Mistress
Current - Mistress Katherine of Anglesey
The guild shall be administrated by a Kingdom Hound Master/Mistress.
To be eligible for this position an individual must:
- Be a member in good standing with the Society for Creative Anachronism, Inc.
- Have the approval of the Crown and Kingdom A&S Officer
- Be selected by vote of the guild
- Facilitate the promotion of hound-related arts and sciences to the best of his ability
- Be prepared to serve a term of two years (if there is no suitable replacement at the end of the Kingdom Hound Master’s term he may request to remain in his position for an additional year or until a suitable replacement can be found)
- Actively promotes the goals, activities and events of the guild
- Reports quarterly to the Kingdom A&S Officer on guild activities
- Works directly with designated exchequer to oversee guild finances
- Promotes safe and responsible use/treatment of hounds in all activities
- Attends and supports guild activities whenever possible
- Keeps the Kingdom coursing equipment or designates a guild member to do so
- Holds the title of Hunt Master
The Kingdom Hound Master serves as the chief administrator, arbiter and group spokesperson for the guild and has the following responsibilities:
Deputy of the Kennels (position pending)
Current - pending
The Deputy of the Kennels shall assist the Kingdom Hound Master/Mistress.
To be eligible for this position an individual must:
- Be a member in good standing with the Society for Creative Anachronism, Inc.
- Have the approval of the Crown and Kingdom A&S Officer
- Be selected by vote of the guild
- Facilitate the promotion of hound-related arts and sciences to the best of his ability
- Be prepared to serve a term of two years (if there is no suitable replacement at the end of the Deputy of the Kennel's term he may request to remain in his position for an additional year or until a suitable replacement can be found)
- To assist the Hound Master/Misstress in all aspects of the Hound Handler Guild when the need calls
- Actively promotes the goals, activities and events of the guild
- Promotes safe and responsible use/treatment of hounds in all activities
- Attends and supports guild activities whenever possible
- Keeps the Kingdom coursing equipment or designates a guild member to do so
- Holds the title of Deputy of the Kennels
The Deputy of the Kennels serves as the assistant administrator, arbiter and group spokesperson for the Hound Master/Mistress and has the following responsibilities:
Warrener
Current - Lord Sigbjörn Sigmundson, Mistress Katherine of Anglesey, Edmund Blackhoound
Guild members will be given the title of Warrener with the authorization to set up and run the lure coursing equipment at Caid events.
To be eligible for this position an individual must:
- Be a member in good standing with the Society for Creative Anachronism, Inc.
- Authorized by designing and running an entire course at two seperate events under the supervision of an authorized Warrener, Deputy of the Kennels or the Hund Master/Mistress.
- Facilitate the promotion of hound-related arts and sciences to the best of his ability
- To check the area of coursing for any dangerous obstacles, such as holes, tall weeds, or unsafe footing
- To design, set up, and run the coursing equiptment at the specific event
- To have a basic understanding of dog health, fitness, injuries and first-aid
- Have the responsibility to have local emergency vet contact information on hand
- Promotes safe and responsible use/treatment of hounds in all activities
- Actively promotes the goals, activities and events of the guild
- Attend and support guild activities whenever possible
The Warreners serves as an administrator for the lure coursing activities they will be placed in charge of at a specific event and has the following responsibilities:
Additional Positions
As the Hounds of Caid guild grows, additional positions may be created as needed.
Guild Responsibilities
The guild will actively promote hound-related arts and sciences through:
- Research of period hound arts and sciences (i.e. breeds, uses, hunting techniques, care, collars and leads, barding, armor, equipment, etc.)
- Sharing of period hound knowledge through classes, papers, articles and A&S projects
- Demonstration of period hound activities at events (i.e. coursing, carting, herding, etc.)
- In exchange for the Crown's generous support of the guild and for the privilege of hunting upon Royal lands, the Hound Handlers of Caid guild will make a payment of 5 rabbit pelts (or the equivalent) to the Crown twice per year
- In addition, the guild will also maintain a “Royal” pack of hounds for the Crown, kept fit in hunting condition and ready to be slipped at the pleasure of the Crown whenever they request
The Official Hound Handlers of Caid Guild Badge
- Azure, a Rampent Canine Argent within a Bordure Embattled Argent
- paassed 12/07
- The Badge may be displayed as either Round or Square. The Canine may be of any breed as long as it is kept in the Rampent (position) and Argent.(Silver)
- For higher quality and larger images, please go to the badge page
Hound Hnadlers of Caid Guild Mascot
In the case an event does not permit the presense of the hounds, we now have a Guild Mascot
that will joyously stand in to represent them.
Introducing... Canis Caidis
