The main way the SCA incorporates the Middle Ages
into its group management structure is by utilizing historical terms for its offices and officers.
The offices and officers have different names than you will find in 21st Century organizations, but their
responsibility areas are basically the same. Anyone who understands the functions of various parts of a
modern organization merely needs to understand what
the SCA
office or officer's equivalent is in modern terminology.
Following is a chart of SCA offices and officers
along with the heraldic symbols associated with them and their correlation to parts of modern organizations.
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Office
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Officer
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Modern Equivalent
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Organizational Function
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Territorial Baron/Baroness
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Baron and Baroness
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Head of State
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The Baron and Baroness of a
Barony are not actually officers of the group. They are
representatives
of the Crown. They are very much like the 21st
Century royalty in England. They are either
elected (4-5 year terms)
or appointed by the King. Position may be temporarily held by a Vicar appointed by the Baron/Baroness.
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Seneschal
|
Seneschal
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President
|
The representative for the local group in the outside world. Acts as the Chief Administrative
Officer.
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Exchequer
|
Exchequer
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Treasurer
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In charge of the financial affairs of the group. Also known as Chancellor of the Exchequer or Reeve.
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Herald
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Pursuivant
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Sergeant-at-Arms
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The local heraldic officer. In charge of making announcements and helping people research their names and heraldic devices
in preparation for submission to the College of Heralds.
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Ministry of Arts &
Sciences (MOAS)
|
Minister of Arts &
Sciences (MOAS)
|
Training Officer
|
Coordinates the study and practice of the medieval arts and sciences.
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Marshal
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Knight
Marshal
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Recreation
Officer
|
In charge of the rules and regulations for fighting and archery. Sees to the
safety of the participants. Keeps a record of who is authorized locally.
Is responsible for seeing that fighters have an opportunity for training.
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Chatelaine
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Chatelaine
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Public Relations Officer
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Point of contact for prospective and new SCA members. Ensures guests and new members are welcome. Coordinates
recruitment and publicity efforts. Also known as the Hospitaller.
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Chronicler
|
Chronicler
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Secretary
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Publishes the group's newsletter, which can range from a simple schedule
of upcoming events to a booklet containing articles by local members.
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Chirurgeon
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Chirurgeon
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Safety Officer
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Certified in the modern world in first aid. Usually available at events to provide first aid for minor injuries.
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Webminister
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Webminister
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Webmaster
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Maintains the groups website and provides other technology support to the group. Is integrated in the Office
of the Chronicler possibly under the Deputy of Electronic Media.
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