The purpose of the Local Minister of Children:
To encourage and promote the education of children ages 5-16 in the ways of the SCA and the Middle Ages by providing or overseeing the provision of appropriate classes and activities at events hosted by the local group.
We expect you:
To be a team player.
Your team is comprised of your local group’s officers. Your team also includes your Principality Officer to whom you may turn for counsel or training if needed.
To be a communicator.
Stay in touch with the children of your group, the other officers in your group, and your Principality Officer. Readily communicate with the autocrats within whose events you are working, as well as the teachers/coordinators you oversee. Reporting is essential to good communication.
To be a professional.
Conduct yourself with courtesy, integrity, and objectivity.
Your job description includes:
- Writing a Letter of Introduction to the GAMOC requesting that you be recognized as a “warranted” local MOC.
- Writing reports to the GAMOC, your local seneschal, and your baronet (if applicable).
- Providing or overseeing the provision of children’s activities at all your group’s local events as requested by the autocrat.
- When you complete your term as MOC, write a Letter of Resignation to the GAMOC that will include the name of the person who will be taking your place (thus continuing your group’s “warranted” status).
The GAMOC wants to hear from you!
Letter of Introduction and Letter of Resignation – due only once!
Event reports – due after events.
Quarterly Reports – due March 7, June 7, August 7, and December 7.
Send your reports to
moc@kingdomofgleannabhann.org
MOC Information
Gleann Abhann MOC Handbook
Gleann Abhann Page School
Kingdom Law Regarding Children
Admitting Children to Events
Children under the age of 18 must attend any official Society function in the company of a parent or legal guardian OR have a letter of parental consent, which designates an adult, other than the legal guardian, to be responsible for the child. This letter must also give consent that the child be treated in the case of a medical emergency. Such a letter must be presented to the autocrat and those at the registration area in charge of waivers and attendance records for their perusal before the child will be admitted to the site.
Supervision of Children
Children under the age of 12 must be within sight or voice range of a designated responsible adult or teenager at all times.
EXCEPTION – Children with parental consent forms (children attending events with adults other than their legal guardians) must remain in the company of the adult specified by the letter of parental consent to attend any official SCA function.
Failure to do so may result in sanctions ranging from expulsion from site to notification of mundane authorities depending on the circumstances.
Responsibility
The adult in charge of the child is responsible for any and all acts of the child. |