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==How do you become a Pelican?==
==How do you become a Pelican?==
It is the highest award given in the SCA for excellence in [[Service]].  
It is the highest award given in the SCA for excellence in '''Service'''.  


In order to become a Pelican, the candidate must;
'''Excerpt from the Corpora'''<br>
'''The Order of the Pelican.<br>
Members of the Order of the Pelican may choose to swear fealty, but are not required to do so. The candidate must have attained the standard of service to the Society or any of its branches equal to that of his or her prospective peers, which is above and beyond that normally expected of members of the Society.
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==What are the duties of a Pelican?==
Pelicans give their time their service, and sometimes their blood to the kingdom.  
Pelicans give their time their service, and sometimes their blood to the kingdom.  


'''From the Corpora'''<br>
'''From Corpora'''<br>
The duties of the members of the order are as follows:
The duties of the members of the order are as follows:
*To set an example of courtesy and chivalrous conduct.
*To set an example of courtesy and chivalrous conduct.
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*To enrich the kingdom by sharing his or her knowledge and skills.
*To enrich the kingdom by sharing his or her knowledge and skills.
* To advise the Crown on the advancement of candidates for the Pelican''
* To advise the Crown on the advancement of candidates for the Pelican''
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A number of Members of the Order have written their thoughts on this and many other topics, on a variety of platforms, including the [https://aethelmearcgazette.com/2015/06/02/on-becoming-a-pelican/ Aethelmearc Gazette]. The short answer is, every person's journey is unique to themselves, the Circle, the Crown, and the current time and place.


==Do Pelicans have reserved regalia?==
The most recognized badge of the order is a A pelican in her piety. Usually worn on a medallion. Lesser known, but still reserved is a pelican vulning itself, or a pelican alone stabbing itself with it's beak. Often, as part of the elevation ceremony, newly minted members of the Order are presented a medallion bearing this symbol when they are raised to the Peerage. This medallion may be handed down through a line of Members notable to the Kingdom and the new Pelican.


==Do Pelicans have reserved regalia?==
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The most recognized badge of the order is a A pelican in its piety. Usually worn on a medallion. Lesser known, but still reserved is a pelican vaulting itself, or a pelican alone stabling it's self with it's beak.  All pelicans may wear a red hat with ermine trim, often called a chapeau. Most newly minted members of the order are given or handed down a medallion bearing it's symbol when they are raised to the peerage.  
All Members of the Order of the Pelican may wear a red hat with ermine trim, often called a chapeau.
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Members of the Order of the Pelican may choose to swear fealty, but are not required to do so. The candidate must have attained the standard of service to the Society or any of its branches equal to that of his or her prospective peers, which is above and beyond that normally expected of members of the Society.
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==What is the proper form of address for a Pelican?==
==What is the proper form of address for a Pelican?==
Members of the Order of the Pelican are referred to as Master, or Mistress. When written the name of the Pelican might be followed by ''OP''. Formally, the Order of Precedence lists this abbreviation as ''MP''..
Members of the Order of the Pelican default to a title of Master or Mistress. They may state a preference for a regional or other variation. The [http://heraldry.ansteorra.org/education.php College of Arms] has resources for helping a Pelican determine whether, and how, to choose a unique title.
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When written the name of the Pelican might be followed by '''OP'''. Formally, the Order of Precedence lists this abbreviation as '''MP'''.
 
==Who are the Ansteorran Pelicans?==
==Who are the Ansteorran Pelicans?==
*[http://pelican.ansteorra.org About Pelicans on the Kingdom Website]  
*[http://pelican.ansteorra.org Ansteorran Pelicans' Website]  
*[http://heraldry.ansteorra.org/OP/op-awards.php?&submit=List&id=52 Listing of Pelican from the OP]
*[http://op.ansteorra.org/view/awards/id/52/ Listing of Ansteorran Pelicans (MP), from the Order of Precedence (OP)]
*[http://pelican.ansteorra.org/pelicans.htm Listing of Pelicans]
 
 
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Revision as of 23:05, 29 March 2020

The legend was that in time of famine, the mother pelican wounded herself, striking her breast with the beak to feed her young with her blood to prevent starvation.

The Order of the Pelican is one of the Peerages, equal in standing with the Knights, Laurels, Masters of Defense and Royal Peers.

How do you become a Pelican?

It is the highest award given in the SCA for excellence in Service.

Pelicans give their time their service, and sometimes their blood to the kingdom.

From Corpora
The duties of the members of the order are as follows:

  • To set an example of courtesy and chivalrous conduct.
  • To respect the Crown of the kingdom; to support and uphold the Laws of the kingdom and Corpora.
  • If in fealty, to support and uphold the Crown of his or her kingdom.
  • To enrich the kingdom by sharing his or her knowledge and skills.
  • To advise the Crown on the advancement of candidates for the Pelican


A number of Members of the Order have written their thoughts on this and many other topics, on a variety of platforms, including the Aethelmearc Gazette. The short answer is, every person's journey is unique to themselves, the Circle, the Crown, and the current time and place.

Do Pelicans have reserved regalia?

The most recognized badge of the order is a A pelican in her piety. Usually worn on a medallion. Lesser known, but still reserved is a pelican vulning itself, or a pelican alone stabbing itself with it's beak. Often, as part of the elevation ceremony, newly minted members of the Order are presented a medallion bearing this symbol when they are raised to the Peerage. This medallion may be handed down through a line of Members notable to the Kingdom and the new Pelican.


All Members of the Order of the Pelican may wear a red hat with ermine trim, often called a chapeau.

Members of the Order of the Pelican may choose to swear fealty, but are not required to do so. The candidate must have attained the standard of service to the Society or any of its branches equal to that of his or her prospective peers, which is above and beyond that normally expected of members of the Society.

What is the proper form of address for a Pelican?

Members of the Order of the Pelican default to a title of Master or Mistress. They may state a preference for a regional or other variation. The College of Arms has resources for helping a Pelican determine whether, and how, to choose a unique title.
When written the name of the Pelican might be followed by OP. Formally, the Order of Precedence lists this abbreviation as MP.

Who are the Ansteorran Pelicans?