Memorial Service for Ken Wiepert

A memorial service with military honors will be held for
Ken Wiepert on Sunday, February 10, 2008 at 11am.

Location:
Napa Masonic Memorial Center
4125 Solano Avenue
Napa, CA 94558

Flowers may be sent to Ken’s granddaughter and will be brought to the
location by the family. Please send them to:

Kenneth Dale Wiepert
c/o Marissa Knapp
2016 West Pueblo Ave.
Napa, CA 94558

There will be a potluck reception immediately following so please
feel free to bring a food item if you so choose. The family will be
keeping us posted on the program.

Should you have any questions, please contact Tim or I at 925-830-
5118 or email TJConsult@aol.com

Thank you and we look forward to sharing many happy memories with you
all.
Tim and Deanna Jesus

A New Faire and some Openings

Greetings,
I represent a new faire, the Joplin Renaissance Festival, in Joplin, MO. It’s in a lovely park, Landreth Park and goes up April 26th and 27th. I portray Queen Elizabeth and also am the Entertainment Director (yes, I know that’s too much for one person!) As many people are hesitant to sign on with a new faire, I can assure that the owner is a magnificent promoter with years of management experience who has the entire entertainment budget already put aside in advance; impressive indeed. Here’s the web-site (still in progress!) http://www.joplinrenfestival.com/

We’re currently seeking someone experienced in Games management to help the owner establish a games program for the faire. The position doesn’t pay a salary but if the right person has some patron-worthy, portable games to bring to the faire and run them, that would be ideal.

We are also looking for a Children’s Realm manager to develop and administer the children’s area at this new faire. There are local Scouting groups available to help staff the area and the park already has a lovely children’s playground area that will be fenced off for the purpose of children’s activities. We already have booked several stage shows who will be doing some shows in that area, namely Lady Nancy’s Silly Songs of the Selkie and Lord Kerridwyn. We also have booked Brother Donald who will have his usual story-telling spot beneath one of the large trees.

For stage and street entertainment we have booked the Bedlam Bards (http://www.bedlambards.com/), the Limey Birds (http://www.limeybirds.com/main.html), Queen’s Gambit (http://www.queens-gambit.com/), the Musical Blades, the Lord Mayor’s Company, Byron T. Bear, Matthew the Magician, the Red Moon Tribe, Sonic Sidhe Tribe drum group, Twisted Blades, Howl-O, Seymoure Graves and others. As of now, the roster of paid entertainers and stage shows is completely filled.

We also have several reinactor groups and educational groups, including; the Royal Gauntlet Birds of Prey, Five Rings Fencing (http://www.fiveringsfencing.org/), the Bramble School of Defense (http://www.bbramble.com/), the Brotherhood of Steel. Our Weapons Master for the faire is Mark Wickersham; any and all sword play and fighting must be passed by him for safely, such events will then be passed by me as ED for entertainment value. I delegate!

We are thrilled to have the Yeoman Body Guard of the Yeoman Warders from KCRF (http://movies.groups.yahoo.com/group/yeomenRBG/?yguid=256855343) as our Royal Guard. We are also thrilled to have Mother Pockets Soup Kitchen providing food and mothering for the participants’ lunches.

This is the sister faire to White Hart Renaissance Festival (www.historic-arts.com)

Anyone interested in joining us should contact the owner, Bruce Morgan at abug.eater@yahoo.com as to the open positions and opportunities or me, rowangolightly@gmail.com regarding entertainment.

Or just come and see us in the village of Fareham, Hampshire in England on April 26 & 27th, 1575!

Huzzah!

Another loss in the Iain Abrach MacIain Family…..

Forwarded from Tim Jesus:

It saddens my heart greatly to report that our patriarch, Ken Wiepert passed away this evening (1/27/08) around 11pm. His passing brings him and his wife Joan back together. As soon as Services are arranged, I will let everyone know the specifics.

As Ken stated in his goodbye to Joan at her memorial, “We apparently touched a lot of people.” So please pass the word to those that my not have access to this posting.

Please feel free to contact me with any questions?

Thank you,

Tim Jesus
(925) 360-2579
Guildmaster Clan Iain Abrach MacIain

The 2008 Renaissance Symposium

The Symposium is heading to the Central Valley      Academics, students of theater, renaissance enthusiasts, and actors are invited to this interdisciplinary conference aimed at bringing together all those interested in learning about Renaissance era and the role of the re-enactor within the Renaissance setting. The weekend workshops will put aspiring actors in touch with the people ‘in the know’ who will provide” first-hand knowledge and an inside-the-character perspective on becoming a better renaissance performer.   This year will also feature sessions for event producers as well as entertainment and vendor coordinators, bringing a new level of communication and sharing the knowledge gained over the years of experience between the people who make it all happen. If you’re getting ready for your first time, or have produced multi-weekend events for decades, there’ll be something for everyone.    More Meeting & Greeting than ever before. There are some events you will never want to end. This is one of them. The Symposium will open Friday with an evening reception and mixer. Saturday, there will be a full schedule of classes followed by an evening dinner/banquet reception and a lively karaoke party. A packed program of activities and classes continues on Sunday.      Guilds, Vendors, and the Public. This year we will have more guilds and vendors with more wares to help you get ready for the new season. Whether you are a renaissance enthusiast ready to join a guild, or an event producer looking for new groups to staff your event, come and see the plethora of re-enactment choices for your perusal.  Have something to share? There are always more things to learn. If you have a class/session idea that you don’t see listed, and would like to suggest it, or if you’d like to volunteer to teach or chair it, please drop us a note. We’re constantly looking for new ideas…  Who Attends the Symposium? Anyone who performs, sells, or produces Faires, as well as individuals who are interested in becoming involved for the first time. Various sessions accomodate all levels of experience from the beginner to the advanced attendee.       http://www.rensymposium.com

School of the Solidier Update

From Gordon Frye/Patrick Gaul:

This is just a quick update to keep you posted on activities taking place in preparation for this year’s “Actions of the Lowe Countries” presented by the School of the Renaissance Soldier. This event will be held at Gibson Ranch (http://renaissancesoldier.com/events/gibsonranch.php), in Sacramento California. The dates will be Friday April 4th thru Sunday April 6th.- Everything is a “go” for the much expanded Tavern Tent. We have a full-time Tavern Keeper, and are near completion on a wonderful new set of tables and a bar top. With all this new real estate, we are seeking volunteers willing to instruct in period gaming.

- We have most of the officers and other positions filled, with a super competent and enthusiastic group. We are, however, still seeking a Quarter Master.

- The drill officers have been working hard preparing new materials, and have updated the Rules of Engagement and put forth a new improved drill schedule.

- The Head Sutler has a new very large cauldron, and a new tripod.

- I have heard that many veterans will be retuning this season with new firearms! Love the smell of black powder in the morning!

- The new on-line registration page will be available very soon, sporting a new look and easier, faster registration. All veterans will be able to login and use the information that they provided last year, and then just choose the options that they wish for this year’s event. Or, for those that prefer, use our mail-in registration form at: http://renaissancesoldier.com/downloads/Event_Registration.pdf

For more information, the PDF flyer of the event is available at: http://renaissancesoldier.com/downloads/ALC_Flyer_2008.pdf

If you have not already, please consider joining the new “SRS Parley” discussion group by sending an email to: SRS-Parley-subscribe@yahoogroups.com

This will be the best way to get the latest news about the event, participate in polls, post your photos of last year’s event, share files and Internet links, or participate in discussion with other “Lowe Countries” enthusiasts.

Furhter information about on-line registration will be sent very soon!

Patrick Gaul
School of the Renaissance Soldier

Sad News during the holidays

To Friends and Faire Family of Clan Iain Abrach MacIain;

It is my sad duty to let you all know that the matron of our
guild Joan Wiepert has passed away. She left this world peacefully in
her sleep around 9pm on Christmas Eve.

Services will be held for her at the Masonic Temple in Napa at
4pm on Sunday December, 30th. The address for the Masonic Temple is
4125 Solano Avenue, Napa, CA 94558. There will be a potluck reception
immediately following so please feel free to bring a food item if you
so choose.

EVERYONE that knew Joan is invited to attend and speak if you
would like. If you know of anyone that doesn’t have access to email
please feel free to pass on this information.

Also Ken will be unable to attend these services as he is also
currently in the hospital. The family has asked to restrict visitors
at this time so he can get well. I will post more information as it
becomes available. Messages for Ken can be sent to Tim Jesus at
tjconsult@aol.com and will be delivered on a regular basis.

Flowers for the services can be sent to her granddaughter
Marisa’s home and will be brought to the services.

Services:
Masonic Temple Napa
4125 Solano Avenue
Napa, CA 94558

Flowers:
Joan Wiepert
Care of Marisa
2016 west pueblo Ave
Napa, CA 94558

Thank You All,

Tim Jesus
Guildmaster
Clan Iain Abrach MacIain