Greetings to all Goode Knights, Squires, Friends and Patrons interested in the continuing progress of Summer Knights and Chivalry in Action!  Lord Magnus and Lady Branwyn once again send forth a missive informing the populace of deeds both great and small and Knightly-News concerning the Summer Knights program.  As usual, we extend an invitation to all whom are interested in our program to send us their email address and, for those of you who already receive the newsletter, forward it to others; let others know about Summer Knights!

 News of the Knights

Summer Knights Cancel Tombola Appearance:

Due to the overwhelming amount of work going into the Italian Renaissance Festival, the Summer Knights unfortunately must defer from their appearance at the Belen Tombola school faire.  With the upcoming Italian Renaissance Festival just two weeks away, His Lordship and Her Ladyship made the wise decision to rest their weary knights and allow them more time to prepare for the upcoming faire; Sir Daniel thanked us with great joy as it will undoubtedly allow him to finish the chain mail shirt (hauberk) that he is working on.  Lord Magnus’ class will be hosting an archery booth and he will be giving out Summer Knights materials at the Tombola, but alas, none of the other endeavors that make Summer Knights so special will be represented, perhaps next year!

 However, this will make our appearance at the Italian Renaissance Festival all the more impressive!  We hope to see many of you at the upcoming Faire (March 15 – 18, 9-5, at Vizcaya) and enjoy the beautiful setting of an Italian Villa with Knights (US!) sword fighting around its magnificent gardens and Biscayne Bay in view behind it all!  It should be a faire to remember!

The Summer Knights Corporate Round Table

Over the last few months Summer Knights has accepted Corporate Sponsorship from a select group of Chivalrous Sponsors.  From our last Newsletter, we received interest from other Corporate Sponsors who added their name to our Shield of Honour.  Best of all, this sponsor is the parent of a Knight that attended Summer Knights last year; that means they know EXACTLY what Summer Knights is all about and believe in sponsoring us because they have seen the results!  Thus, if any Corporate Sponsors are interested in contributing to our Noble cause, please feel free to contact us via email or telephone (305-609-6048) and we’ll show you how a partnership with knighthood works!

Our Latest Sponsor is:

                                International Training Careers (ITC) 

Our latest Corporate Sponsor is  Zuleica Perdomo from International Training Careers (ITC).  With their help, Summer Knights is able to help defer the tremendous costs of creating a knightly program in modern times; after all, you can’t buy armour at Targetâ.  In addition, their financial assistance will help create Leaders for the future forged on the wisdom of the past, the Code of Chivalry!  Leaders with these attributes are valuable to ITC, any employer looking for people with great leadership skills and the global community at large.  With their commitment, Zuleica Perdomo and ITC have help to create the next generation of Chivalrous Knights!  The Knights salute Zuleica Perdomo and ITC and offer a great Huzzah in their Honour.

 You can contact Zuleica Perdomo at

International Training Careers

7360 S.W. 24 Street Suite 31

Miami, Florida 33155

Phone: (305) 263-9696

Fax: (305) 263-9443

We thank our most noble and generous sponsors for their continued efforts at helping us forge leaders for the future through the wisdom of Chivalry!

URGENT: Volunteers Needed for the Italian Renaissance Festival!!!!

 Summer Knights is desperately searching for eager volunteers for this year’s Italian Renaissance Festival at Vizcaya.  The short list below describes all the volunteer needs we must fill and, if you are interested, you will be sent additional information regarding your involvement.  As Lord Magnus, Lady Branwyn and the Master Knights will have their hands full with the booth itself, they are searching for outgoing, self-starters that can do their job right.  We are sure that among the Chivalry there are countless Knights that fir this description and would like to spend a day or two at the Renaissance Festival.   Thus, if anyone wants to volunteer they should contact Lord Magnus AS SOON AS POSSIBLE!  You can either respond to the email, call at 305-609-6048, or, if you are lucky enough to see him around, just ask!  In any case, we really need your help!

 Wednesday: Pre-faire Set-up 

            The Festival needs as many hands as possible to help with the task of setting up.                         Vizcaya, 9 to 6pm.  Let them know you are from Summer Knights, sign in and lend a                     hand!  Free Lunch!

Thursday and Friday: Program Sales Volunteers

As it is difficult to get students out of class for these days, thus we ask the help of those able to work during the day selling programs to the student visitors.  Fort those students in need of Community Service hours, Lord Magnus would be happy to write thier school a letter to secure the day off and sign off on valuable Community service hours!      Time: 8 to 4pm, Vizcaya.  Please Note:  These positions are in Garb (costume) and the Italian Renaissance Festival would provide them if you come early. Send us an email for more info.

Saurday and Sunday: Program Sales

Although we have few people interested in working these day, they more the merrrier!  Thus, let us know and we'll set it up.  See previous day's description for more info.

Monday: Clean-up

As with the Wednesday Set-up, this not the most glamourous job, but a vital one at that. Vizcaya. 8 to 4pm.  We buy lunch!

Any and all volunteers should email us or call (305-609-6048) prior to showing up so that we can emial you the latest information.  Thanks in Advance!! 

Hamlet! The Newest addition to the Summer Knights Mascots!

Those knights close Lord Magnus and Lady Branwyn may already know their three Brilliant and Noble Cats: Merlin, Guinevere and Igrain.  But His Lordship and Ladyship wish to announce the latest addition to their home at Ross Castle, Hamlet.  Hamlet is a black, Labrador-mix puppy about 5 weeks old and he will undoubtedly be a fine Squire to Magnus in times of war and tourney.  One would suppose that if you can teach a dog to fetch, you can also teach him to bring you your sword and shield!  All Hail Hamlet!  The new prince! 

 Upcoming Events:

The Italian Renaissance Festival at Vizcaya 

Beware The Ides of March!  Because if you forget to come out the Renaissance Festival and visit the Summer Knights, you’ll be sorry!    As you may already know, the Summer Knights are to demonstrate their Knightly Arts and spread the word of Chivalry at The Award-winning Italian Renaissance Festival at Vizcaya.  The Festival, celebrating its nineteenth year, is held at the spectacular setting of Vizcaya in Coconut Grove, Florida (just across the street from the Miami Planetarium) and runs March 15-18, 2001, 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.  Those who live in the South Florida area should make an effort to join us, it is truly a wonderful event!  Mark your calendars now and spend the weekend with the Summer Knights! 

Visit the Italian Renaissance Festivals website at: http://members.aol.com/italyfest/festival.html or Write to italyfest@aol.com for further information.  If you are in the Miami area, call Director Joe Allen at (305)759-6651

THE QUEST!

The Quest! is a segment of the Summer Knights Newsletter containing Knightly trivia, history questions, puzzlers, and assorted fun things to get the Knightly mind working.  This month features a  word search: 

Lady Branwyn’s Heraldry Word Search!

Search the grid of letters for the Heraldic words below and test your knowledge of the Language of Knighthood!

                       RAMPANT                               BLAZON

                       FIELD                                       AZURE

                       PALE                                        DEXTER

                       SALTIRE                                  SINISTER

                       CHEVRON                               WYVERN