Chatelaine
A Chatelaine is an officer position in the SCA responsible for recruiting and assisting new members to the Society. As an officer, the Chatelaine must be a paid member.
In Ealdormere male Chatelaines often prefer to be called Castellan; in some Kingdoms this office is titled Hospitaller.
Job Description
The Chatelaine is responsible for:
- Assisting new members by answering questions and connecting them to people who do activities they are interested in.
- Organizing recruitment activities, such as scheduling and running demos.
Often a canton Chatelaine will also serve as Media Relations Officer and Gold Key for their group.
Chatelaine in History
A Châtelaine is a French term for the mistress of a castle or château, or the mistress of any large medieval household. It can also refer to a woman's ornamental chain worn around the waist, with keys, a purse, timepiece, or other household attachments - hence why the symbol of the Chatelaine's office is a key. The masculine form is châtelain, which was the keeper of a castle without a resident count.
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