Greetings! Following the stepping down of our previous Chatelaine, Krae Glas is looking for a new one. This officer is our Barony's Newcomer Officer, in charge of encouraging and empowering newcomers. To be eligible, you must be a current SCA member who is 18 years or older and have reliable and responsive access to email and internet. In an effort to encourage applicants for this role, I (Rúna) thought that I would outline expectations to provide clarity and transparency on what the role requires: * The baseline expectation is to be welcoming to all newcomers, attend Council meetings, report monthly to Council and quarterly to your Seneschal and Kingdom and uphold privacy and the SCA Code of Conduct * A good officer would also help send emails and reach out to newcomers, keep an inventory of our loaner garb and feast kits, keep track of the newcomers who join us and provide advice on demos and newcomer-friendly events * An excellent officer would plan strategies for retention and recruitment, run demos and liaise with the College to improve retention for ex-Collegians If you get this role, this suggests you are willing and able to do the minimum baseline. While your Barony would appreciate as much of your energy as you are willing to give when you have capacity, you would also be very able to do the minimum on some months and be more hands on when you can. Just be clear and communicate with us. You don't have to do everything yourself - know that you will be well supported by your Kingdom and other officers in this role. So, if you have the above skills, consider becoming our next Chatelaine and help us grow. If you know someone who would be good, please forward this message to them! Please send your applications by 4 September 2025 to hospitaller@lochac.sca.org and seneschal@kraeglas.lochac.sca.org. Please include your membership number, mundane and SCA names, any relevant experience, and your general experience in the SCA - as well as outlining why you think you'd be suitable in the role and any fabulous ideas you have. If you would like to know more about the job, or to discuss how you see yourself taking it forward, I would love to hear from you! Yours in Service, Lady Rúnfríðr Keiliselgr New Officer Progress: Applications Opened <<< we are here (closes 4 September 2025) Consideration Period Shortlist for Commentary Consultation Period Notice to Candidates & Scheduling Confirmation & Handover schedule