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| |Registered Name:
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| |Zubaydah Jamilla al-Badawiyyah
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| |Current Group:
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| |[[Northkeep]]
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| |Past Groups:
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| |[[Outlands]]
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| |Joined SCA:
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| |1985
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| |Current Status:
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| |Inactive
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| |Last Seen:
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| |2010
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| |Rank/Title:
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| |Honorable Lady
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| |Device Registered?
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| |Yes: Azure, within an orle an ewer bendwise argent
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| |Offices Held:
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| |Past Northern Regional Waterbearer
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| Past Scribal Guild Vscribe
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| |OP Listing:
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| |[http://heraldry.ansteorra.org/OP/op-names.php?search=Zubaydah%20al-Badawiyyah&id=4903 Zubaydah al-Badawiyyah]
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| Non Armigerous Awards not listed in OP:<BR>
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| [[Caisteal Cridhe]]<BR>
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| [[Queen's Cipher]] from Slaine I, Outlands
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| == Persona History: ==
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| == Interests: ==
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| * Waterbearing: Past Northern Regional Waterbearer. Has held over half a dozen "Waterbearing 101" classes at [[Winterkingdom]] and regional populous meetings. Waterbearer in Charge for approximately a dozen events in the [[Northern Region]].
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| * Scribal Arts: Has completed over 50 scroll charters for the Kingdom, from Awards of Arms to Baronial scrolls. Standing offer to any [[Centurion]] who did not receive their scroll to do a customized scroll. Created championship scrolls for the Canton of [[Chemin Noir]] three years running, as well as a set for the [[Company of Wolves]] event held by [[House Wolfstar]].
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| * Device Graphics: Created device graphics for the Ansteorran Chivalry page and the Northkeep OP.
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| * Beadwork: Specializing in amber jewelry, beaded veils, and beaded devices.
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| * Gift Basket Coordination: Coordinated the Ansteorran Royal gift basket for Battlemoor I (2010), the Ansteorran Royal gift basket to Calontir for Lillies War 30 (2011). Contributed to gift baskets for events in [[Mooneschadowe]], [[Chemin Noir]] and [[Northkeep]].
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| * Member of the [http://www.armourarchive.org/ Armour Archive]<BR>
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| ==Timeline of Activity: ==
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| == Populous Provided Information: ==
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| == Notable Contributions: ==
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| While Northern Regional Waterbearer, Zubeydah compiled a number of articles on the topic of [[Waterbearing]], her favorite method of waterbearing, and authored some as well. (These documents are available in PDF format by emailing Zubeydah.)
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| === Waterbearing As I See It ===
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| '''Written in 2005'''<BR>
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| ''Disclaimer: These viewpoints are my own, based on observation and experience, and are not those of my Province, my Kingdom, or any officers or officials thereof. They aren't designed to supplement, replace, or bypass any stated policy of the SCA. They're just my opinions and viewpoints. ''
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| Perhaps because I see waterbearing as a joy and an honor, rather than a duty, it has always been extremely fun for me. When I offer a combatant something to drink, I let them know through my expression and tone of voice that I am proud of their efforts, that I am encouraging them to strengthen themselves so that they are able to continue their valor upon the field. As they drink, I inquire if they need food, and I also let them know that should they experience any problems with their armor, that a repair kit is available. I assure them that whatever they need, the waterbearers are ready to provide it. As they depart, I bid them to fight well for the honor of their kingdom. I have seen men return to the field with their shoulders squared, rather than slumped, after just a few seconds of attention, encouragement and praise.
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| In my naivete, I thought that waterbearing was waterbearing was waterbearing. Not so. Waterbearing is often a juggling act between waitress, mother, nag, school nurse, and cheerleader. Each fighter looks at the waterbearer in a different light and his viewpoint changes depending on the type of event that is being held.
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| ==== Event Types: ====
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| '''A. Wars:'''<BR>My first couple waterbearing experiences were at Estrella War 2000 and 2003. Both were amazing. Beverage and food supplies were always ready when we came back for refills. Food was plentiful, and varied. I learned more in 2003 under the guidance of Her Excellency Davita, who explained WHY the fighters needed each type of food served, and what physical symptoms could give hints on what I could recommend to the combatants. For example: "My Lord... Your skin is pale and pinched. You are low on salts and protein, and are overheating. (Pointing) There is a food station only twenty steps Right Over There. (Pointing Again) Please, refresh yourself. It only takes a moment, and you'll fight the better for it." Given this information, more often then not, they would pause, mumble thanks, and stagger off to get something to nibble on. If I could tell a combatant, "Good, you've gotten some water. Now eat this stick of celery - it will help bind the water in your system so you don't just sweat it right back out" I was more likely to be able to get some small amount of calories and sustenance into them. Cherry tomatoes were recommended for fighters with an obviously gritty or pasty mouth, to cleanse and refresh them. Pickles and olives were the item of choice for others, who wanted the brine to go with their Gatorade (often referred to as "yak piss"). A mantra I used repeatedly was, “The army that hydrates is the army that wins.”
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| At wars, the fighters *know* they need hydration, and will usually drink up while at the 'resurrection point.' The biggest challenge is getting liquids to those who don't die, and stay out on the field. This requires being ready at a moment's notice to bolt out with full watering supplies to the middle points of the field that don't get to take advantage of precious water breaks. This is a task best suited to the nimble and quick footed. Dashing out with supplies and getting back out of the way just as the hold is lifted by the marshals is exhilarating.
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| If a fighter at the resurrection point refuses to drink, and I see them come back in a few minutes later and still not drink, I have dashed over, saying, 'My Lord Sir - Dehydration is a more deadly enemy than (Kingdom X). Please... have just a sip or two.' This simple but effective reminder will sometimes break them out of 'fighter focus' and get them to hydrate themselves.
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| '''B. Tournament Events:'''<BR>Convincing the fighters to stop and drink during tournament style events is often a Herculean task. The fighters are driven, focused, and in a 'sprint' rather than a 'marathon' mindset. More often than not, it is only through determined, gentle pushing that they will stop and drink. If there's an entry point to the field, I recommend stationing yourself by the list mistress and/or marshals, though not so close as to be in the way, and offer water to everyone who approaches to enter the field, as well as the event staff. Heralds, Marshals, and List Mistresses are not immune from the momentum of the combat; they, too, forget to drink.
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| Food is much less of an issue at Tournament events. Having fruits for sugar, pickles for salts, cheese for proteien and fats, and anything else your budget permits, on hand is always a good idea. Foods should be kept cool so as not to wilt and become unappetizing. Let the fighters know what is available, remind them a few times, or circulate once or twice with food on a tray, and leave it at that. The combatants likely won't eat until they are disqualified, or there is a specific, long-duration break in the fighting. In this case, it's still more likely that each will have their own provender.
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| At Tournaments, something else that's very helpful to have is a large 5-gallon bucket filled with ice water, containing clean, bleached kitchen towels or shop-cloths. The fighters can drape these cloths on their heads or tuck into their gorgets during breaks in the combat. This helps lower their body temperature, which can skyrocket while wearing a helm in the hot summer sun. Some fighters love these to be available. Others find them too cold, and uncomfortable. It's an issue of individual preference. As always, let them know of the availability, remind them every once in a while, and leave it at that.
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| I like to provide multiple choices for beverages: Gatorade, Ice water, un-iced water, and some variety of lemonade. The waterbearing station serves more than just combatants – passers-by, newcomers, messengers, heralds, marshals - it's a good bet that most of those present at an SCA event probably are not drinking enough. Stationing a cheerful and outgoing individual at the waterbearers point, who welcomes anyone who doesn't move away fast enough to come and refresh themselves is a service to the kingdom, and can be key to the event's success. Snacks can also be available there to help keep staff going.
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| At an average small-scale (40 fighters, 200 participants total) event, I like to have a waterbearing budget of at least $50 - $75. This allows the purchase of: 2 large containers of Gatorade, 5 bags of ice, 10 lbs of oranges, 2 lbs of grapes, 2 gallons of pickles, 2 lbs of cheese, 1 melon, 2 lbs of carrots, 1 lb of celery, the supplies for fighter biscuits (sausage balls), 3 cans of jumbo olives, and the non-reusable items you’ll generally need at the station.
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| '''C. Weekly Fighter practices:'''<BR>The ice bucket with cloths is a definite must for summer fighter practices. I usually bring a case of refrigerated water bottles, rather than a cooler chest with individual cups. The bottles make it easier to keep track of the discards, and a magic marker quickly identifies which bottle belongs to which fighter, in case they aren't consumed in one sitting. The water is kept cold in a cooler chest full of ice. Sport tops allow the fighters to squirt the water into their mouths through their helms, if they don't want to remove their headwear. Keeping the fighters in the habit of drinking from practice to event to wars is a good thing - if it becomes habit, they are more likely to pause and water up during stressful, intense combat sessions.
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| ==== Waterbearing Supplies: ====
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| '''A. For the Field:''' <BR>While one might think the answer is simply a water container, a waterbearer can provide much more. Before attending Estrella 2003, I queried the fighters of my Kingdom as to what were the most vital supplies needed on the battlefield for an armor repair or for comfort, other than a hammer and anvil (which is a bit beyond my ability to carry in a belt-pouch). I received some wonderful answers, and as a result, have created a 'utility belt' that I wear whenever waterbearing at events. It contains:
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| * 1 belt-slung spray bottle of ice water for misting the faces of combatants (if they wish) through their helms with a 4 foot lanyard attaching it to my belt.
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| * 1 belt-slung rotary punch that is fully enclosed in a snap-closure heavy leather ‘holster’.
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| * Wide belt pouch containing: a handful of 12" long zip ties, 4 rolls of rawhide leather strips/thongs, 1 roll of 4 foot long parachute cord and another that is 15 feet long, a pair of safety scissors on a lanyard, a bodkin, a pair of needle nosed pliers, safety pins, lengths of pre-cut, pre-punched leather straps, a variety of roller buckles, a variety of rivets, a Sharpie pen
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| * A roll of heavy duty duct tape (or two - 1 red, 1 silver).
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| * Wide belt pouch containing: sun block, bug spray, lip balm, saline eye drops, band aids, first aid tape, some throat lozenges, an ace bandage, toilet paper, toilet seat covers, tampons, mercurochrome, antibiotic ointment, assorted single-doses of pain reliever, several packets of Benadryl or other allergy/sinus medication, a small bottle of hand sanitizer, pen, paper.
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| * A very small pouch filled with largess items, to give to youth waterbearers.
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| While this belt arrangement isn't necessarily comely or attractive, its usefulness is undeniable. Being able to whip out a zip tie and give a fighter a strong, temporary fix to a blown rivet and get him back out onto the battle field when he thought he had lost the rest of the day, is a great service to provide. {Please note: a marshal must inspect any armor repair before the fighter can re-enter combat.}
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| Additionally, I carry two jugs of water with non-contact squirt straws or sport tops in shoulder harnesses, slung bolero style. For clothing, I wear boots that come up to the ankles, and make sure I have a hat on. Garb is cotton or linen, in breathable, comfortable fabrics in styles that are easy to move about in, and don't have dangly parts to get caught on anything. Skirts are kilted up, or replaced with trousers/pantaloons.
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| '''B. For the Waterbearer Station:'''<BR>
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| I look at the general local event Waterbearing Station itself as part Hospitality Tent, part soup kitchen, and part command post. The physical site usually also includes the Chirurgeon's setup which adds to the mix. A couple of folding chairs and a table make this area much more comfortable, and if you can convince people to stow their gear somewhere else OTHER than your waterbearer station, it will be much less chaotic and cluttered for the waterbearers as well as those we serve. It also looks much nicer!
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| Once the tent/pavilion, table and chairs are up, I first get a trash bag lashed or secured to a tent pole. It will be put into use immediately, and keeping the area clean is vital. Hand sanitizer gets applied to everyone within a 10-foot radius. (Said only somewhat tongue in cheek)
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| Your first needs are water, water, and more water. I recommend two 5-gallon coolers of ice water, 1 of non-iced water, and 1 of Gatorade, if you have the luxury of that many coolers. Once liquids are available, other items can be prepared, depending on the type of event and the season.
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| '''Essential Items: '''<BR>
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| * Sign-In Sheet: This form has columns for Mundane Name, SCA Name, designates if they are a Minor and if so, a space for a signature stating Parental Consent, and a checkbox if they have received training on hygiene and etiquette. This helps keep track of your volunteers for later thank-yous, word fame, and award recommendations.
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| * Food / Kitchen Supplies: In a large Tupperware tub, I keep the following:
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| * (2) Large Mixing Bowls for Washing/Bleaching
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| * (2) Small to Medium Mixing Bowls
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| * (2) Serving Trays
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| * (2) Chopping knives
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| * Paring knife
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| * Dish Clothes - 1 dozen
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| * Kitchen sponge
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| * Paper Towels
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| * Pastry Bag Tips & Pastry Bags - Disposable - only if serving deviled eggs
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| * (2) Vegetable Peeler
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| * (2) Can Opener
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| * Extra-Long Handled Ladle/Spoon
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| * Mixing Spoons, various sizes
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| * Bleach
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| * 2-3 Gallons water for washing/bleaching
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| * (2) Hand Sanitizer
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| * 1 Pkg. Disposable Cutting sheets
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| * Box of garbage bags
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| * Box of Zip ties to close trash bags, attach things, general usefulness
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| ==== Pre-Event Cooking Preparation: ====
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| * Fighter Biscuits - 2 to 6 dozen
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| * Chocolates - thank you gift for waterbearing staff
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| * Spiced Nuts - thank you gift for waterbearing staff
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| ==== Waterbearer Kitchen Pre-Event Shopping List: ====
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| * Large, Heavy Duty Garbage Bags
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| * Salt / Pepper
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| * Lemonade Mix
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| * Gatorade Mix
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| * Eggs: 2 Dozen - Mayonnaise / Mustard / Paprika - if serving deviled eggs
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| * Carrots: 4 lbs
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| * Celery: 3 bunches
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| * Cherry Tomatoes : 3 pkgs.
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| * Oranges - 1 to 2 bags
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| * Pickles - spears - 1 to 2 gallons
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| * Pickles - sliced - 1/2 gallon
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| * Raw Nuts: Pecans, Almonds, 1 lb each
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| * Cheese, Cheddar - 3 lbs.
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| * Olives: Large Black
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| * Bleach
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| * Sausage: 2 lbs
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| * Bisquick Mix
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| * Ice: 5 lbs.
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| * If Cold Temperatures: Soup Mix - vegetable broth, chicken broth, or beef broth
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| * If Cold Temperatures: Hot Chocolate powder
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| Not every event needs all these supplies, but it never hurts to have them on hand. No one likes making trips off site to the local grocery-mart.
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| ==== Staffing the Waterbearing Station: ====
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| This is a volunteer organization, and as such, no one helping out should feel or be unappreciated and un-thanked. This is especially true at the waterbearing station. Volunteers of any kind are wonderful. Staffing needs fluctuate depending on event size. At one event, I held down the prep table by myself, had two children and two adults as assistants to actually serve the refreshments, and we kept the entire field area watered and taken care of. I've also seen dozens of waterbearers guided by experienced leadership care for 700 battle-weary combatants.
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| Oftentimes parents will allow their young children to serve as waterbearers. This can be both a blessing and burden. Children often aren't as mindful of sterilization and keeping hands clean and washed, and can sometimes forget that they're waterbearing and become distracted and wander off. Additionally, they need to be reminded more often of keeping the bottles wiped off with bleach, and to sanitize when handling food items. Rather than have the little folks right by the field where they might be tripped over by an overly anxious fighter returning to the field, I recommend asking younglings to serve the list mistresses, heralds, marshals, and nobility, and let someone slightly taller provide service to the fighters themselves. Children do bring a very wonderful, enviable joy to the task however, so I in no means slight their service to the event and the fighters. However, it must be noted that minors are NEVER allowed onto an active combat field under any circumstances!!!
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| While this by no means covers the span and breadth of waterbearing possibilities, it's my own little start. As always, questions, comments, suggestions, and constructive criticism are welcome. <BR>
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| === Waterbearing: A Checklist for Autocrats ===
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| The needs of a Waterbearer can be specialized, and thus not known to those who are running events. This checklist of questions can help the autocrat better serve their event and assist their Waterbearer in Charge. See you on the field!
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| '' Do you expect to have combat in any form at your event?''<BR>
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| Yes: Lovely! Please see question #2.<BR>
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| No: Lovely! Please consider setting out some water coolers for the ease of use of your attendees.<BR>
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| '' Do you have a Waterbearer in Charge? ''<BR>
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| Yes: Excellent. Please see question #3.<BR>
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| No: Please reconsider. If you have a Chirurgeon In Charge, they may be able to assist you in arranging a waterbearer for you, or you can arrange for one on your own. <BR>
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| ''Does my site have running, drinkable water?''<BR>
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| Yes: You've just gotten past a huge hurdle. How close is the water source to the areas where there will be combat or organized activities? Are there multiple sources? Your waterbearer needs to know this in advance of the event. It's best to place your field as close as possible to the water source, to save time and energy better spent on providing the water, rather than toting it.<BR>
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| No: Let all attendees know this in event flyers and notifications. Contact your Chirurgeon and Waterbearer (C&W) specifically, and ensure they are aware of this. The quantity of water they will need to bring will fluctuate based on the activities planned for the event. Your local group may have supplies of coolers and other containers for water. This is extremely urgent information.<BR>
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| ''Does my event have a budget line item for Waterbearing?''<BR>
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| Yes: Darn, you're good!<BR>
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| No: Please reconsider. Would you assume that your Feastocrat handle the cost of the meals being served out of pocket? While it's on a smaller scale, there are many things that are needed to provide good waterbearing service. This falls under the adage that an ounce of prevention is better than a pound of cure. Waterbearing doesn't necessarily cost a lot, and can make or break the experience of an event for participants. No idea what to budget for? Talk to your C&W. At minimum, certain supplies are needed, and may need to be purchased if your regional group does not have them available. (The list below is not all-inclusive by any means, but is simply an indicator of the types of things you will need to budget for.)<BR>
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| * 5 gallon water coolers – usually a minimum of three. One for gatorade, one for iced water, and one for unchilled water.
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| * Water dispensing containers with non-contact ‘squirt-straws’ or squeeze/squirt top bottles
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| * Cooler chest for spoilable items & ice
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| * Long spoons for stirring up drink mix, trash bags for cleanup of area
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| * Gatorade or Sports drink mix – a bare minimum of two containers, should not be flavors that are clear or red in color to avoid confusion with water or blood.
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| * Extras: pickles, olives, carrots, celery, cherry or grape tomatoes, fighter biscuits, etc., dishes, cutlery, cutting boards, garbage bags, buckets, etc for preparation of these items.
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| * Hand sanitizer and bleach<BR>
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| ''Does my event plan include space for waterbearing?''<BR>
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| Yes: Wow, you’re 4 for 4!<BR>
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| No: All too often, waterbearing is an afterthought when it comes to space planning. There’s a cooler chest plopped on one end of the list mistress’s table, and that’s about it. But food preparation, vital sanitation, and efficient work flow at the WB station really requires more than 3 square feet of space at the end of a crowded table. Please consider setting aside an entire tent for the use of your W&C, as well as planning for at least large table, ideally more, and a chair or two. It needs to have clear egress to the list fields, and near a source of potable water. If the Chirurgeonate is also using the space, it would be useful to have a cot available at the station.<BR>
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| ''Other things your Waterbearer In Charge needs to know / needs to plan for:''
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| * How many fields of combat will be going on simultaneously? This includes archery, KAS, light and heavy weapons. How many individuals (estimated) will be participating?
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| * If the event is of unusual (500+ people) size, will you have a golf cart and/or walkie-talkies available for your waterbearers & Chirurgeons to utilize? Their job is to safeguard the well being of your attendees, and second to the autocrat themselves, they need access to communication and transportation.
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| Working together, we can improve the experience of attendees at Ansteorran events. Superb waterbearing really does have a positive effect on your event: When combatants and staff (and participants) are kept hydrated, they have a more enjoyable event. They feel taken care of, and bring a sense of hospitality and good will from your event, making them more likely to return! In the long run, good waterbearing is an investment in the success of your event.
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| == Mundane Information: ==
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| Zubeydah's first SCA event was at the age of 16-ish, in the brand-new Kingdom of the [[Outlands]]: their first Crown Tournament in which Gunwalt was crowned king. Her clearest memory of that event was the first Royal Court, and everyone present singing the anthem of the Kingdom of [[Atenvelt]] as a form of good-bye. She was only active in the SCA in the Outlands for about 6 months. After that time, she dropped out until moving to Oklahoma in 2000. In 2001, she contacted the local SCA, and met [[Amanda Blackwolf]] and her family, becoming part of the [[Northkeep|Barony of Northkeep]]. <BR><BR>
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| As the majority of her family still lives in the [[Outlands]], she can be seen at events there generally once a year if not more.
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