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== History ==
== History ==
"Akornebir" comes from the Old English "ācweorna" and "burh," and is taken to mean an "old fort inhabited by squirrels." As a place-name, it dates to 1213 A.D.
In 1999, founding members applied for incipient status with the Society, and the Canton became an official branch in June of 2001 (A.S. XXXVI).


== Officers ==
== Officers ==
[http://akornebir.wastekeep.org/officers.php Canton Officers]
[http://akornebir.wastekeep.org/officers.php Canton Officers]
Seneschal:  Lady Gudrun Saebjornsdottir
Exchequer: HL Katherine of Akornebir
Chatelaine: Lady Sadhbh Dubh
Herald: Lord Lothar filius Adelberti
Arts and Sciences Minister: Lady Salia D'eschele
Chronicler: HL Aerinndis Ulfrsdottir
Chirurgeon: Lord Thorkell Paulson


== Meetings and Practices ==
== Meetings and Practices ==
=== [[Akornebir Council Meeting|Council Meeting]] ===
=== [[Akornebir Council Meeting|Council Meeting]] ===
: Council is held at 7:00 pm on the first Thursday of each month at the [http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&geocode=&q=364+S.+Park+St.,+Walla+Walla,+WA+99362&sll=37.0625,-95.677068&sspn=31.564064,78.75&ie=UTF8&g=364+S.+Park+St.,+Walla+Walla,+WA+99362&ll=46.068392,-118.330114&spn=0.006744,0.019226&z=16&iwloc=r0 Walla Walla School District Office], 364 S. Park St. Walla Walla, WA 99362, except for October and April when it is held in the home of an honorary citizen in either Pendleton or Hermiston, Oregon as many of our populace lives there. Please contact our seneschal to confirm times and or places for the out of town meetings.
: Council is held monthly. Please contact our Seneschal to confirm times and places for the meeting.


=== [[Akornebir Fight Practice|A&S and Fighter Practice]] ===  
=== [[Akornebir Fight Practice|A&S and Fighter Practice]] ===  
: Second and Fourth Saturday of the month from 1:00 until 3:30.  Check the [http://www.wastekeep.org/calendar/ Wastekeep Calendar] for location and contact information.
: Every 4th Monday of the month at 6:30p.m.  Check the [http://www.wastekeep.org/calendar/ Wastekeep Calendar] for location and contact information.


== Traditional Events ==
== Traditional Events ==

Latest revision as of 12:41, 12 November 2013

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The Canton of Akornebir (Walla Walla, WA) is located in the Inlands Region of An Tir, within the Barony of Wastekeep.

History

"Akornebir" comes from the Old English "ācweorna" and "burh," and is taken to mean an "old fort inhabited by squirrels." As a place-name, it dates to 1213 A.D.

In 1999, founding members applied for incipient status with the Society, and the Canton became an official branch in June of 2001 (A.S. XXXVI).

Officers

Canton Officers

Meetings and Practices

Council Meeting

Council is held monthly. Please contact our Seneschal to confirm times and places for the meeting.

A&S and Fighter Practice

Every 4th Monday of the month at 6:30p.m. Check the Wastekeep Calendar for location and contact information.

Traditional Events

Newcomer's Encampment (May)
As You Like It (November)

Links

Akornebir website