Angela Mastersinger
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Lady Dame Angela Mastersinger, of Crystal Groves
”We don't stop playing because we grow old - we grow old because we stop playing.”
Biography
Dame Lady Angela Mastersinger is one of the four founders of the Kingdom of Crystal Groves. From its first gathering in March of 1999 to present, she has served 5 of those 9 years as PM, Monarch or Regent. Even when not in office, she remains actively involved with many aspects of the Kingdom, focusing attention on service to numerous charities, events, public relations and BOD. At one time she had the highest attendance record of any member in CG.
Affiliated Groups
- Brothers & Sisters of War & Vengeance -
- Amazons -
- House Black Band -
- House of Pharoh -
- The Caleldar -
- House of 65 Roses -
- House of Jah
Belted Family
Previously Squired to Sir Iago del Khahli du Chevalier on February 14, 2001
- Sir Alaeric Sigurdsson (Flame, 1994; Crown, 1995; Serpent, 1998)
- Sir Kyran (Flame, 2004)
- Sirrah Elspeth Sharrisselva (Serpent, 1996; Flame, 2001)
- Squire Baroness Sanrio
- Page Tarmak (inactive)
- Squire Teliel Ap'Tiefi (deceased)
- Dame Katala (Flame, 2002)
- Sir Torbjorn Kegslayer (Flame, 2022)
- Sir GoldCrest (Flame, 1999; Crown, 2003; Serpent, 2009)
- Squire Syntaury
- Squire Murdoc
- Dame Lila von Weiss (Flame, 2014)
- Sir Gorin (Crown, 2007) (Suspended)
- Squire Baroness Rhapsody von Etoh
- Squire Baronet Hawk Ravenwynd
- MaA Flame of Astral Winds
- Sir Pyro Flamespitter (Flame, 2022)
- Sir Iago del Khahli du Chevalier (Flame, 2000)
- Squire Avendark
- Squire Destinee
- Man at Arms Zyper Lockjaw
- Sir Manthax Halar (Crown, 2014)
- Sir Thorvald Penitant-del Khahli Odinson (Serpent, 2004; Crown, 2011)
- Sir Caliana (Serpent, 2008; Crown, 2011; Flame 2015)
- Squire Eos
- Squire Dojo
- Page Aqurus
- Page Psyche
- Dame Annabellee (Flame, 2019; Crown 2022)
- Sir Zuriel Helligstraf (Crown, 2015)
- Page Plum Dragon
- Page Pineapple
- Page Spider Monk
- Sir Clouder Wintersbane (Sword, year unknown)
- Dame Angela Mastersinger (Flame, 2008)
- Squire Hunteil
- Page Orboros
- Squire Benjamin Eskil Caddock
- Squire Grainmag Everfrost
- Squire Rose Bloodsong
- WaA Nesune de la Nyx
- Squire Corran Gray
- MaA Aleric Halfmoon
- MaA Tempest Blackthorn
- Dame Relisys Candlemaker (Flame, 2021)
- Squire Hunteil
Notable Accomplishments
• One of Four Founders of CG • 1 of 7 Original Playwrights of the NE Elven Court • Creator/Owner of the CG Groups List 2000 • Fed the Duchy of Irongate at Clan 1999 (NM) • Feast Cook for 5 Different CG Events • Donated Sewing Machine for Amtgard Sewing Circles • Donated Materials for Grab and Weapons to New Members • Use of Basement in Home for Storage of Amt-Event Supplies • Use of Downstairs in Home for BOD Meetings • Public Greeter (Acknowledged Successful Recruits) • Principal Liaison for Event Q & A’s Online • Mediator for Park Officials in Hagerstown City Park • Design and Print-Outs of Awards & Certificates for 7 Years • Designed/Printed All Paper Supplies for CG University 2001 • Contract Arranged w/ Wash. Cty. Library for Winter Workshops 1999-2001 • Ran Workshops. Reeved, Ran Cafeteria & Clean-Up University 2001 • Drove Carpool to All CG Trips (TL, SoR, Solstice, BRH, EV, GV, etc.) • Donated All Food & Supplies for CG Summer Picnics 1999-2005 • Replaced $200 from Own Pocket for Money Taken by Ex-PM • Served on CGBOD 8 Years • Secretary for Board of Trustees • Went to GE 2 with Oxygen Masks to Fulfill Promise • Autocrat FOF 2002 • Autocrat FOF 2005 • Autocrat FOF 2007 • Autocrat FOD 2002 • Autocrat FOD 2003 • Autocrat FOD 2007 • Autocrat Battle for the Cure 2002 • Event Committee FOF 2000 • Event Committee FOF 2001 • Event Committee FOF 2003 • Event Committee FOF 2004 • Event Committee FOF 2006 • Event Committee FOD 1999 • Event Committee FOD 2000 • Event Committee FOD 2001 • Event Committee FOD 2004 • Event Committee FOD 2005 • Event Committee FOD 2006 • Arrangement of Location for CG Events 1999-2007 • Fronted All Funds for 9 Separate Events • PR with Television & Newspaper for BFTC 2002 • Made Menu Brochures for FOF & FOD 2002, 2003, 2005 • Designed Tavern Decorations FOF & FOD 2002, 2003, 2005 • Took Days Off to Do Purchasing & Transport of Event Supplies • Prepared Scheduling for Troll & Tavern at Events • Did Calculations P&L Margins for Events to Set Costs • Made Banners and Signs for Events • Built a Working Wooden Stocks for Event Prop • Loaned Tents & Supplies to Others • Made Phone Calls and Paper Reminders to Event Staff • Made Trips to Airport to Transport Out of Town Guests to Events • Donated Funds 6 Times to Feed Everyone at Event Friday Night Meal • Ran Bardics at Events 2001-2004 • When Traveling, Would Cook and Feed All from CG While Away • Donated the Brass Keys 1999 (Symbol for Monarchy) • Donated the PM Keys 2005 (Symbol of CG PM) • Donated Regent’s Favor 2004 • Macrame’d Belts for Others and Ran Workshop to Teach How • Created & Ran Battle Games (Scuzzlebutt, Holy Moose Hunt, Healer’s Corners) • Worked Troll and Tavern at Events • Worked Kitchen / Clean Up • Reeved and Judged A&S in Local and other Groups • Took Injured to Hospital (Clan 1999 & BFTC 2002) • Made Ballots and Donated Pens for CG Elections 4 Years • Re-Designed Consolidated Waivers & Point Sheets for CG Use • Wrote/Posted All Online Advertisements for Events 1999-2009 • Created Amtgard Tri-Fold Handout w/Q&A for Mundane Visitors • Created Demo Brochures & Handouts for Johns Hopkins Univ. • Arranged for Demo at Johns Hopkins John-Con 2002-2005 • Took 2 Injured Visitors Home When Injured at Spring War 2002 • Trip 50 Miles to Assist Amtgarder with Family Emergency 2002 • Ambassador to Local SCA (Highlande Forde) 2002-2003 • Donated All Food for Coronations 1999-2003 • Contributed $75 for Beef to BRH Coronation • Contributed Water, Ice and Soda to Eagle Valley Event 2002 • Contributed to and Cooked for House Black Band Gatherings • Fronted $1066 to FOF 2003 • Donated Items to Event Auction for Charity • Liaison w/Local Law Enforcement for Drug Program for Amt-Kids • Created Display Board for John Con 2004 • Cook at House of Pharoh Games Day Monthly 2003-2006 • Assistant Kid-O-Crat FOF 2004 • Donated Kid Supplies for FOF 2004 • Arranged Women’s Self Defense Classes 2005 • Arranged for CG Citizen Birthday & Anniversary Supplies 6 Times 2003 • Created House of 65 Roses for Cystic Fibrosis Awareness in CG • Took ASHI Cert. First Aid Class for Field Med Assist 2004 • CF Walkathon Autocrat / Donated Page for a Day (Covered by News) 2004 • Paid Admission to Events for Lower Income Totaling Over $400 • Organizer/Crat for Demo 200 Kids at Children’s Camp July 2004 • Helped Form Household of Elves (The Caleldar) in CG • Paid for Food at FOD Elves Breakfast (Fed 200) • Worked at FOD 2004 (Set Up, Clean Up) • Donated Cake to Allthing Nov. 2004 • Presided on BFTC 2005 Committee as A&S Organizer • Transported Amtgarders to Mummer’s Parade 2004 • Contacted and Arranged for CPR Classes for CG March 2005 • Contacted and Arranged for Drug Awareness Program for CG 2005 • Wrote & Bound 80 Page How-To Book on Regency (Gave One to GV) • Liaison for Girl Scouts Demo Feb. 2005 (Donated Supplies to Troupe) • Assisted in Designing & Preparing 2005 Website for CG and FOF • Carpooled to Raid on Duchy Feb. 2005 • Principal Contact to Acquire Liability Insurance for CG • Submitted Request Parks Board for Return to City Park 2005 • Ran Two Workshops at Battle Cry 2005 • Helped Kid-O-Crat at FOD 2005 • Organized & Donated Halloween Party for CG Kids 2005 • Washington Cty. Sheriff’s Dept. Drug Awareness 2005 • Kid-O-Crat for CG September 2005 to June 2006 • Moderated CG Debate for Monarchy Dec. 2005 • Carpooled to Mummer’s Parade 2005 • Ran Ghost Tour & Raised $133 for CG Ad in SHHS Yearbook • Donated Beverages to CG Coronation Jan. 2006 • Secretary CG BOD 2006 • FOF 2006 Kid-O-Crat • Printed Flyers for FOF 2006 • Liaison & Organizer for Amtgard CF Walkathon May 2006 • Scribe for CG 2006 • Assisted in Design of FOF 2006 Kid’s Event Site • Re-Established Contact Renewal Liability Insurance June 2007 • Donated Money for Rental of Circus Tent for Kids FOF Event 2006 • Clean Up Crew FOF 2006 • Donated Use of Tent for Wardancer Meeting FOF 2006 • Printed Flyers, Posters, Carpooled, Set Up CF Walkathon 2006 • Made/Supplied Amtgard Flyers for Wash. County Ctr. Demo May 2006 • Arranged for Pavilion for CG Coronation June 2006 • Bought Supplies for Coronation June 2006 • Prepared Kingdom Letters for Representation at Clan 2006 • Kid-O-Crat July – December 2006 • FOD 2006 Kid-O-Crat • Maintained Updates CG Group List Online Scheduling 1999-2006 • Assisting Co-op Effort w/Kids & Regent for FOD06 Hall Decorations • Greeting Mundania Weekly for PR & Recruitment 1999-2007 • Set Up Grills & Cooked & Clean Up CG Coronation 2006 • Organized CG Charity Car Wash for Labor Day Weekend 2006 • Printed Awards for Eagle Valley ‘Big Brother’ Request July 2006 • Organized & Decorated Feast Hall FOD 2006 • Assisted in Design of FOD 2006 Adult Site • Contact for CASA (Women’s Shelter) for Charity Car Wash • Wrote Up 2 Page ‘Layman’s Terms’ of Insurance for Populace • Rescheduled Work to Help CG Event (Week of 12 hour days to Accomplish) • Maintained 41 Yahoogroups Memberships for Inter-Kingdom Contact • Donated Food to Children at FOD 2006 • Organizer Girl Scout Charity Car Wash 2006 • Arranged Free Use of Water Pressure Truck for Car Wash 2006 • Donated Car Wash Supplies 2006 • Printed Awards of Thank You’s at Request of Duke & Regent Oct. 2006 • Organized Sponsored and Ran Kid’s Halloween Party 2006 • Carpooled to Mummer’s Parade 2006 • Arranged and Donated CRAT Catered Dinner Nov. 2006 • Judged for Newbie A&S Nov. 2006 • Organized 2007 Women’s Self Defense Seminar • Organized 2007 ASHI First Aid Class Renewal Classes • Co-Reporter/Writer for GV News page of GV Website • Created/Printed Welcome Packets for FOF 2007 • Took CPR/AED Certification Class for CG 2007-2008 • Donated Food to Children FOF 2007 • Fronted Tavern Expenses and Supplies FOF 2007 ($750) • Took 40 Hours of Work Unpaid to Prepare for FOF 2007 • Purchasing and Hauling of Event Supplies to Site FOF 2007 • Organizer CF Walkathon Demo 2007 • Charity Car Wash Organizer August 2007 • Clean Up Crew FOF 2007 • Liaison for Union Rescue Mission Charity Donation • Contacted Wash. Cty. Tech HS for Service Hours Exchange Group • Donated All Pancake Supplies to Amazon Breakfast at Great Eastern IX • Cooked and Served Pancake Breakfast at GE IX • Prepared CG Awards for Coronation 2007 • Autocrat July 2007 CG Coronation • Picked Up and Prepared Food for Coronation 2007 • Arranged TV Coverage of CG FOD Event 2007 • Prepared Big Brother Awards for GV Requested Subgroups • Coordinated Meeting with Parks & Rec. Regarding Bleachers • Designed Event Fairy Award Favors • Fronted Funds for FOD 2007 ($1000+) • Created Kid’s Riddles Crafts for FOD 2007 • Donated Prizes for Olympics and A&S FOD 2007 • Assisted CG BOD to Corpora/Insurance Verbiage & Compliance • Prepared Signs & Hall Décor for FOD 2007 • Purchasing and Hauling of Event Supplies to Site FOD 2007 • Dumpsters, Toilets, Rent, Kitchen, Entertainment FOD 2007 • Arranged Tents & Feast Gear for Main feast FOD 2007 • Clean Up Crew FOD 2007 • Organized Sponsored and Ran Kid’s Halloween Party 2007 • Attended Kingdom Insurance Meetings & Gave Contact to EH • Prepared Awards for Midreign Recognition 2007 • Arranged Temporary Park Site w/Parks & Rec, 9-30-2007 • Mailed Lost & Found Item to SC for Guest of FOD 2007 • Delivered Check to Rep for Fisher House Donation • Delivered CG Toys for Tots 2007 • Organized Holiday Cards from CG for Troops 2007 • Autocrat for CG Crown Quals Dec. 2007 • Acquired Location for CG Coronation 2007 • Autocrat for CG Coronation 2007 • Purchased, Prepared Coronation Feast Jane 2008 • Prepared Certificates Jan. 2008 • Organized Demo at Watchtower Games Feb. 2008 • Dec-O-Crat for FOF 2008 • Ran Two Workshops at FOF 2008 • Purchased Tavern Supplies FOF 2008 • Ran ‘Who’s Line’ Event FOF 2008 • Donated Supplies to Amazon Breakfast FOF 2008
Titles:
- Ladyship - Given by Monach of Goldenvale, October 1999
- Baronet - Given by Monarch of the Kingdom of Goldenvale, September 2003
- Knight of the Flame - Given by King Gowritch, July 2008
Positions:
- Chancellor of Crystal Groves, July 1999 - March 2000
- Sheriff of Crystal Groves, July 2000 - December 2000
- Regent of Crystal Groves, January 2002 - June 2002
- Regent of Crystal Groves, July 2002 - December 2002
- Duchess of Crystal Groves, January 2003 - June 2003
- Regent of Crystal Groves, July 2003 - December 2003
- Regent of Crystal Groves, January 2005 - June 2005
- Regent of Crystal Groves, January 2007 - December 2007
Masterhood:
- Master Healer - Given by Monarch of the Kingdom of Goldenvale, January 2004
- Master Rose - Given by The Kingdom of Goldenvale, July 2006
Additional Images
Above is a photo of the Founders for the Crystal Groves, which Dame Angela was 1 of.
Above, center is Squire Angela and Man at Arms Hunteil kneeling before her.