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Mission Statement
To promote the research, study and recreation of hound-related arts and science
activities from the SCA medieval period.
Membership
Any member of the populace interested in pursuing hound-related arts and sciences and sharing their
studies and skills with the kingdom shall be considered a Hounds of Caid guild member. SCA Membership
is not required though enthusiastically encouraged. All guild members are encouraged to weigh in on issues
and are always invited to voice their opinions/suggestions.
Procedures
• The Hounds of Caid guild shall be housed under Caid Arts and Sciences reporting
directly to the Kingdom A&S officer
• All finances will be maintained by the Kingdom Exchequer
• All amendments to this charter must be approved by the Kingdom Hound Master and the guild.
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Guild Structure
(title pending)
Current - THLady Christiaen de Groote
The guild shall be administrated by a Kingdom Hound Master (or Hound Mistress). To be eligible for this position an individual must:
• Be a member in good standing with the Society for Creative Anachronism, Inc.
• Have the approval of the Crown and Kingdom A&S Officer
• Be selected by vote of the guild
• Facilitate the promotion of hound-related arts and sciences to the best of his ability
• Be prepared to serve a term of two years (if there is no suitable replacement at the end of the Kingdom Hound Master’s term he may request to remain in his position for an additional year or until a suitable replacement can be found)
The Kingdom Hound Master serves as the chief administrator, arbiter and group spokesperson for the guild and has the following responsibilities:
• Actively promotes the goals, activities and events of the guild
• Reports quarterly to the Kingdom A&S Officer on guild activities
• Works directly with designated exchequer to oversee guild finances
• Promotes safe and responsible use/treatment of hounds in all activities
• Attends and supports guild activities whenever possible
• Keeps the Kingdom coursing equipment or designates a guild member to do so
• Holds the title of Hunt Master
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(title pending)
Current - Sigbjörn Vatnvörðrtor
Mistress Katherine
Guild members will be given the title of Hunt Master (or Hunt Mistress) with the authorization to set up and run the lure coursing equipment at Caid events after designing and running an entire course twice under another authorized Hunt Master. Hunt Masters will have the responsibility of designing and running courses with the hounds’ safety as their main concern. A basic understanding of dog health, fitness, injuries and first-aid is strongly encouraged as the hounds’ safety and well-being should always be top priority.
Any Caid event featuring coursing must have a Hunt Master in attendance who will be responsible for setting up and running the lure coursing equipment and/or overseeing Hunt Master training. It is also the responsibility of the Hunt Master to have local emergency vet contact information on hand in the event a hound is injured and requires immediate medical attention.
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Additional Offices
As the Hounds of Caid guild grows, additional positions may be created as needed.
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Guild Responsibilities
The guild will actively promote hound-related arts and sciences through:
• Research of period hound arts and sciences (i.e. breeds, uses, hunting techniques, care, collars and leads, barding, armor, equipment, etc.)
• Sharing of period hound knowledge through classes, papers, articles and A&S projects
• Demonstration of period hound activities at events (i.e. coursing, carting, herding, etc.)
- In exchange for the Crown's generous support of the guild and for the privilege of hunting upon Royal lands, the Hounds of Caid guild will make a payment of 5 rabbit pelts (or the equivalent) to the Crown twice per year.
- In addition, the guild will also maintain a “Royal” pack of hounds for the Crown, kept fit in hunting condition and ready to be slipped at the pleasure of the Crown whenever They request.
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Official Guild Badge
passed 12/07
Azure,, a Rampent Canine Argent within a Bordure Embattled Argent

Click HERE for Larger view and graphic file.
The Badge may be displayed as either Round or Square.
The Canine may be of any breed as long as it is kept in the Rampent (position) and Argent.(Silver)
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Guild Mascot
Should an event not permit the presense of the hounds, we now have a Guild Mascot
that will joyously stand in to represent them.
Introducing... Canis Caidis
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To discuss/set up events and/or make comments, please contact Lady Christiaen
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Copyright © 2005 - 2008 to Hounds of Caid.
The copyright of certain portions of this site are retained by the original contributors.
Disclaimer:
This is the recognized web page for Caid Coursing of the Society for Creative Anachronism, Inc.
It is not a corporate publication of the Society for Creative Anachronism, Inc., and does not delineate SCA policies.
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