[MR] A lampwork competition at Highland River Melees in honor of Mistress Caitlin Cheannlaidir

[Hoblit, Donna]

A great Atlantian and SCAdian has left us to whom many of us owe a debt of gratitude. Mistress Caitlin graced us with her presence at Highland River Melees both as a spectator and an A&S judge.  Many of us owe our introduction to hot glass to her  As I am one of these, I, along with the Barony, feel it would be a fitting tribute to her to have a Middle Eastern Eye Bead competition at Highland River Melees.  As the sponsor I am donating the prize of one pound of glass including Double Helix, Satake, CIM, Lauscha, and Moretti to be split between the two winners one in the novice group - under two years of bead making - and one in the experienced group.  Not only will one of the competitors win, but also the Susan G. Komen Foundation will win, as it will receive a donation from the competition.  Judging of the beads will be by the populace.  Each bead will have a container beside it and the populace will vote by making donations.  The beads that garner the largest donation will be the winner.  The beads will be then be auctioned off as a group and funds from the auction will also be donated to the Foundation.  You do not need to have documentation, you do not have to be present to enter, and your bead can be your interpretation of a Middle Eastern Eye bead.  You do not even have to be an Atlantian! Please either bring your entry to Highland River Melees or send it marked novice or experienced with your SCA and modern name and address by June 5th to:

		Donna Hoblit
		10693 Salem Ave.
		Thurmont, MD 21788

Remember the beads will not be returned. Thank you!

Vivats in memorium to Mistress Caitlin!