US $2.00 CLAN WALLACE SOCIETY WORLDWIDE Am fear-gléidhidh “The Guardian”— Published by the Clan Wallace Society Worldwide. Founded 1966.

Winter 2006 Vol 40, No 1 New Members From the Desk of the President

On behalf of Ian Francis Wallace of that Fellow Members of Clan tor of Convenor Affairs. Ilk, 35th Chief of Clan Wallace, the Wallace Society World- President and the Board of Directors wide: In this edition of the Newsletter there is welcome the SEVENTY-THREE indi- important information from the 2005 An- viduals listed below to the Clan Council Two thousand six is off nual Directors meeting that was held in and to our Society, respectively. to a great start. Our new Salado, Texas, in November 2005. This Membership Program, will bring you up to date on the business Ciad mile failte! including Annual Mem- of the Society. Keep an eye out for future

Council Members berships for the first time report on other important Society efforts. Sophie Alyse McGlade, Charlotte, NC in our 40-year history, is in place, Mem- James D. McIntosh, Austin, TX bership in the Society is up, and our Re- Our website (www.clanwallace.org) is Ian Wallace McIntosh, Austin, TX wards Program is providing needed funds now better than ever. I highly recommend Megan Emily McIntosh, Austin, TX for our international projects and special that you visit it today — and often — to Russell Leroy Cayler, Dixon, CA operations. As I start my last year as your keep your finger on the pulse of our ac- Samuel Wallace Wilson, Richmond, VA President, I am both proud and pleased tivities. The announcement section will Dr. Jon Charles Fulfs, Ft. Collins, CO Mae Fulfs, McClernon, Hernando, FL with the continued excellent work pro- contain timely notices and informative Mark Heinrich-Wallace, Cambridge, MA duced by the Society’s elected Board of articles about Society members and their Glen Heinrich-Wallace, Cambridge, MA Directors. Your Society is in good hands community efforts. Feel free to contribute Dean Rae Berg, Edmonds, WA with these dedicated volunteers who de- information and articles for both the Web- Nicole Wallace, DuPont, WA vote large amounts of time and personal site and the newsletter. Our Editors and LeRoy Franzoia Jr., Hillsborough, CA funds to make Clan Wallace the premier Webmaster encourage and enjoy your Elena Franzoia., Hillsborough, CA Scottish Society in the world. This small support. Stephan Franzoia, Hillsborough, CA group of Council Members provides the Michael Franzoia, Hillsborough, CA Richard Wallis, Murieta, CA leadership and management services that I will be attending about 15 Scottish Bob E. Wallis, Waco, TX keep our Society strong and vital and like events this year, so look for me. Clan Roy A. Fleming, Winston-Salem, NC our Convenors, they do it without financial Wallace is being Honored at several of Al Holley, Lilburn, GA compensation. I salute you all for your these: the Glasgow (KY) Highland exceptional support and loyalty. Games; the Sycamore Shoals (TN) Celtic Upgrade to Council Festival; and the Foothills Games in Hen- Dorothy Knight, Woodslee, ON I personally have started my Games and derson, NC. Those who live conveniently Ronald W. Heacock, Fairview, NC Festival Season by attending the Sara- close should plan to attend. I shall look Nancy Oliver, San Carlos, CA sota (FL) Highland Games and Heritage for you. William D. Cyders, San Francisco, CA Festival on 04 February. Although we did Raymond H. Wallace, McLean, VA Lisa Deiss, Mechanicsburg, VA not have a Clan Wallace Heritage tent at Have a Wonderful 2006! David F. Wallace, Flushing, MI this event, it was enjoyable and worth Pamela “Red” Hughes, Bastrop, TX attending. Any Florida Members who In Your Service, John Harrison Wallace, Greenville, KY might want to join our convenor group to Capt. John R. Wallace, President Steven L. Wallace, Menlo Park, CA do this Games, please contact the Direc- Clan Wallace Society Worldwide

Life Members Ruth Remson, Jacksonville, FL Elizabeth Wallace Caseby, St. Andrews, Jennifer Brodeur, Milton, ON Rickey Dale Wallace, Polkton, NC Scotland Maida Miller, The Dalles, OR Karen Wallace, Pueblo, CO David Wallace Griffin, Bellbrook, OH Larry Wallace, Kitchener, ON Andrew Wallace, San Antonio, Texas William Heath Griffin, Bellbrook, OH Paula W. Atkins, Greenville, KY Bob E. Wallace, Waco, Texas Terri M. Heacock, Fairview, NC Timothy Wallace, Davis, CA Roderick Wallace, New York, NY Ian Matthew Wallace, Springfield, VA John A. Shaffer, Rochester, NY Deana Diane Gruner, Albuquerque, NM James Venable, Jefferson, GA Bob Wason, Glendale, AZ Loren Merchant, Bloomfield, CO Gwen Venable, Jefferson, GA Diane Wallace, Glendale, CA Mary Merchant, Bloomfield, CO Josh Falcon, Butler, PA M. Haviland Wallace Steele, Alexandria, VA Timothy G. Wallace, Sr., Cambridge, ON Richard Wilson, Butler, PA Ardean Dell Crum Johnson, Lyons, CO Timothy G. Wallace, Jr., Cambridge, ON Heather Lynn Knight, Maidstone, ON Jennel E.J. Pendleton, Glencoe, IL David Stanley Wallace, Cambridge, ON Jonathan Tuck, Pearland, TX Brett Edmond Johnson, Herndon, VA Robert John Wallace, Cambridge, ON Michael E. Donant, Mechanicsville, VA (Continued on page 2) PAGE 2 AM FEAR-GLÉIDHIDH WINTER 2006

New Members cont’d 2007 IGCW Announced: Colonial Williamsburg

(Continued from Page 1) is a living museum, and is site of Pat- rick Henry’s “Liberty or Death” address Terry Shaffer, Cedar Rapids, IA to the House of Burgesses. At nearby Sharon Shaffer, Cedar Rapids, IA York Town, American and French al- Stephanie Shaffer, Cedar Rapids, IA lied forces effected the surrender of Jason Shaffer, Florissant, MO Lord Cornwallis in 1781, effectively Wilma C. Fleming, Winston-Salem, NC ending armed conflict during the American Revolution.

Autumn at Williamsburg is beautiful Governor’s Palace at Colonial Williamsburg. with fall colors, but lacking the hordes of visitors found during the summer. Effective Mark off time on your calendars for the next International Gathering of Clan Initial planning is just getting started. 01 March 2006, Wallace, planned for September or Oc- As planning progresses the IGCW tober 2007. We’re going to Colonial 2007 Committee will publish informa- the Clan Wallace Williamsburg! tion in Am-fear gléidhidh, as well as at www.clanwallace.org, and in a spe- Society Worldwide Williamsburg, former capital of Virginia, cial IGCW mailings. has 1194 members. Convenor’s Corner Rewards Program

I have mailed Congratulations from the President out the new and the Board of Directors to donors handouts and who continue to demonstrate their original copies dedication and support to the Society MEMBERS INFORMATION of the new by making contributions to the CWSW CHANGE FORM membership Rewards Program, as follows: applications and Current Name ______the rewards Circle of the Cross handouts. Current Address ______Please remem- ______ber to throw away all your Member No. (on mail label) ______old CWS Membership Applications: Phone Number ______THESE ARE NO LONGER VALID.

Old Email ______In April, Dick and I will be attending the

03-2006 Swamp Celts festival in Gonzales, LA.

WRITE ONLY WHERE This is and invitation to all to attend, it is Wallace N. Dapron a small game, but a great group. They (Life Member) CHANGES APPLY have been through so much since Limerick, PA Katrina hit. The festivals in Gulfport, MS New Name ______and Jackson, LA, had to be canceled so All persons, whether members of the New Address ______this will be their first games since the Society or not, may participate in this hurricane and they need our support. ______important Rewards Program and re- Clan Wallace was the honored Clan last ceive the uniquely designed pins, New Phone Number ______year and Capt. John, Dick and I were medals, and medallions that represent the only members in attendance. This is their tax-exempt donations. Informa- New Email ______indoors and on Friday night, they throw tion on how to get involved is found on Comments ______a party at the Kitchen as they call it, the Website at www.clanwallace.org “crawfish and the works.” or by contacting the CWSW Rewards

Charles M. Wallace Program Coordinator at: CWS has published a new Convener’s 3464 N Beechwood Dr Handbook as of Jan 2006. If you did not Macon, GA 31210-2304 John R. Wallace receive a hard copy or need one please EML: [email protected] CWSW Rewards Program PH: 478-471-7489 contact me. It is also available for you to print a copy from the CWS web site.” 4327 Gadwall Place URL: http://www.clanwallace.org/ My contact information is listed on Virginia Beach, Virginia member/memupdateform.html Page 5. 23462-4810 PAGE 3 AM FEAR-GLÉIDHIDH WINTER 2006

Proceedings of the 2005 Annual Directors Meeting at Salado (TX)

I. Opening to pursue commercial publication and include letter to the studio and perhaps seek assis- The meeting was opened at 8:00 p.m. on a link to publications on our website. The tance from Randall Wallace. Friday, 11 November 2005, by Vice President board voted to approve the motion. William J. Wallace. A quorum was declared. The Society made a £500 donation to the Tom E.S. Wallace gave his proxy to Marcus V. Other Reports Smith Museum in Stirling in August 2005 and Wallace and John Wallace gave his proxy to Marcus Wallace reported on document and has received a Certificate of Thanks. Wayne Jones. publication translation. Maitland papers are being translated by a person who reads and It was announced that Presidential Medallions II. Reading of the 2004 Minutes translates Latin. This person has had serious have so far been presented to most known The Minutes of the 2004 Annual Meeting medical problems and has very limited eye- Past Presidents of the Society, as well as to were approved as reviewed by the Board sight. These papers have Wallace informa- the Chief, Ian Francis Wallace. A Medallion is following the 2004 meeting. tion. Hopefully, this translation will be done being prepared for presentation Harry A. Wal- within the next couple of years. It was sug- lace III of West Virginia, who, according to III. Treasurer’s 2005 Financial Report gested that Higginson should also be con- records, served as the second President of the The 2005 treasurer’s financial report was tacted about possible the initial printing. Clan Wallace Society. presented and approved. It was for the year ending 30 September 2005. It was noted that William Wallace and Wayne Jones gave a During 2005 James Hamilton Wallace resigned several bills were yet to be paid for the year. brief report on the new Rewards Program. his position as Canadian Commissioner. It is It was moved, seconded, and passed to ac- This program is growing rapidly and has gen- anticipated that Tom Wallace will be appointed cept treasurer’s report as presented. erated a significant amount of income. to a similar position once he steps down as a Board Member. IV. Committee Reports VI. Unfinished Business from 2004 The Election and Ballot Committee report was It was moved, seconded and approved to The Friday meeting closed Sine Die. prepared by James Schmelzer and provided verify and ratify CWSW business conducted by John Wallace. There were four openings by email, phone, etc., since the 2004 ADM. A I. Opening on the board and five council members were copy is attached. The meeting reconvened at 10:15 a.m. on nominated. The election of board members Saturday, 12 November 2005, again with a was held and the following were elected: JoAnne McIntosh reported that a revised copy quorum. All Directors were present except Charles M Wallace, Jean Wallace, Marcus of the Society’s Articles of Incorporation would John Wallace and Tom Wallace. James Wallace and James L. Wallace. There be submitted to the Texas Secretary of State was also a change to the By-laws, which by their effective date of 1 January 2006. This II. Certification of New Directors required a vote. Seventy-six Council Mem- will reflect the changes in the Membership Upon opening the meeting, the Board voted to bers voted, and the By-laws were passed with structure. certify the new Directors, which include: 72 in favor, 3 against, and 1 abstention. Charles M. Wallace of Georgia; James L. Wal- JoAnne stated that under the “Fair Use Privi- lace of Maryland; Jean R. Wallace of Arkansas The Membership Committee Report was lege” rules that the Braveheart Poster cannot and: Marcus J. Wallace of Texas. provided by Richard A. Wallace. He reported be used except for educational purposes. It that between 01 October 2004 to 05 October was voted to seek permission from the studio III. New Business 2005 there were 125 new members with 31 of to use it in this manner. JoAnne will write a them council members. The state with the (Continued on page 4) most new members was California with nine- teen. Arizona had fifteen and Texas had nine. Report was approved. Circle of the Knight Awarded to Chas. T. Wallace The Newsletter Editor and Manager Report was given by Elmer Inman. Tom Wallace and Marcus Wallace serve as Co-Editors. Elmer Charles T. Wallace has been instrumen- qualified to receive the Circle of Knight gave a report combining the Editor and Man- tal in building up CWS membership in recognition of his financial contributions to ager report. There are 445 news letters sent the Southwest and maintaining ties with the CWS. by bulk mail and about 10 are sent first class. other organizations To date in 2005 there have been three news- such as the High letters plus a special edition devoted to the Desert Pipes and trip to Scotland. Drums of Albuquer-

The Convenor Affairs Report was given by que and Bydand Jean Robinson Wallace. She reports a prob- Forever, the lem of having convenors’ email addresses Gordon Highlander reject attachments. Keeping a current list is a re-enactment continuing problem. group. For years Charlie has given Kay Cayler, Secretary, reported that the Soci- freely of his time ety had sold all of the books by Phelps. She and has reached had discovered that all of the Society’s books were available on the Internet. She recom- into his sporran to mended that the Society get out of the busi- financially support ness of reprinting some books and, instead, CWS and other direct folks to various web sites where books Celtic organiza- with Wallace information might be found. It tions. Most re- was moved and seconded not to reprint more cently, Charlie books and to give the President the authority WINTER 2006 AM FEAR-GLÉIDHIDH PAGE 4

(Continued from page 3) ment removed $3000 from Rewards Program expenses. A copy of the revised budget is Award For Bravery The board voted to appoint Tom Wallace as attached. its first Advisory Director for Canada. Council Member Lee Foster of Marys- It was voted to donate $500 US to a Canadian VI. Marcus opened discussion about poten- Mural project in Wallaceburg, ON. The mural tial Society Projects in Scotland. Two poten- ville, CA, was honored recently by the features and commemorates Sir William Wal- tial Projects were identified: Yuba County Sheriff's Department with lace. an Honorary Certificate of Bravery for Repair the exterior wall at the Robroyston saving two children from drowning in the It was drawn to the attention of the Board that Monument, which marks the spot where Yuba River, near Lee’s home. the Wallace Family in Scotland would not, William Wallace was betrayed and cap- ever, have used Gaelic as a language. A tured. More information will be sought and Scottish Council Member requested that the a decision vote to proceed can be taken Society consider removing Gaelic from the via email. masthead of the newsletter. It was agreed that because the CWSW promotes all Scottish Assist the Renfrewshire Council in a pro- heritage, that the Gaelic would be retained. ject to preserve and protect the Wallace Yew Tree at the Elderslie Monument site. It was voted to provide 98-year-old Elizabeth Information on this project is being pre- Wallace Caseby with a Life Membership in pared and will be the subject of an email recognition of her dedication to the Clan Wal- discussion and vote later in the year. lace and all things Scottish. Council Member Dorothy Knight brought this active Scot to the VII. Wayne presented the new Membership attention of the Society. Chairman Handbook. He discussed the rea- sons behind the need for this handbook and There was a consideration of a Society Histo- then reviewed the Handbook for the Board. rian, but it was tabled to a possible future During the discussions, it was determined email discussion for possible Board action. that the President would sign a number of Membership Certificates in advance and IV. The following Directors were nominated place them in the hands of the Membership for the 2006 Officer Positions: John R. Wal- Chair for issue when needed. The Member- lace for President; William J. Wallace for Ex- ship Chair is authorized to sign the Annual Lee Foster with YCSD Bravery Certificate. ecutive Vice President; Kay F. Cayler for Sec- Membership Certificates. Wayne will make retary; and Robert B. Wallace for Treasurer. some editorial changes to the Handbook prior The children and their father went over a The Board voted to elect those nominated. to sending it out for final review and approval dam on a small rubber raft. None wore Wayne Jones expressed an appreciation to all by the Board. life jackets. It was early spring and the of the Directors who have agreed to serve for river was running high, cold and swift. another year to maintain consistency in con- VIII. Bill Wallace presented a developing They had no idea the dam was ahead of ducting Society business. mission statement and vision statement for them. Lee was in the area on a wave the Society. He is seeking additional input runner watercraft and heard one of the V. Bill Wallace presented his ideas regarding from other Directors as he further develops a possible new position of Society Publicist. It these statements. Bill presented a discussion boys scream for help. At great peril to is felt that there needs to be a person who will of his current duties and suggested other himself, Lee went up to the base of the submit articles to various Scottish publications duties (including things he is actually cur- dam and rescued the first child, aged 10, or local papers where events are being held. rently involved with) for inclusion in the EVP who was being sucked under into the There will be a job description created and a Job Description. He emphasized that the whirlpool. The force of the water was so request for a person who might be interested EVP should be copied on all email correspon- great that the child was stripped of his in the position, which does not require Director dence. It was voted to change the scope and clothes. Lee then picked up the other level status. approve the proposed new duties for the child, and brought both to safety. Tragi- EVP. Dick A. and Jan Wallace are resigning as the cally, the boys’ father drowned and his Society’s Membership Co-Chairs effective 31 IX. It was agreed that the next Clan Wallace body was recovered down river several December 2005. Charles M. Wallace will be Society Worldwide Gathering is to be held in days later. Lee is the grandson of Rich- the new Membership Chairman. Williamsburg, Virginia, in 2007, with actual ard and Jan Wallace, also of Marysville. dates to be determined. Jean Wallace will research the advertising Well done, Lee! Well done. costs in various Scottish Heritage Publications X. Wayne Jones initiated a project to conduct and Papers and will report her findings to the an address validation of Society members Board by email. with returned Newsletter mailings and re- jected email mailings. The Board voted that It was voted to have the 2006 ADM in Rio he should proceed with this project. Flowers of the Forest Rancho, NM, near Albuquerque in October. The exact dates were uncertain at the time of The meeting adjourned at 3:15 p.m. Council Member Almeda Wallace, wife of the meeting, but it is believed that they will be the 14th & 15th. Clan Wallace will meet for a William H. Wallace, died on a beautiful dinner on Friday night so that members may day in Prescott, AZ, on 05 March 2006. participate in a ceidlih on Saturday night if they wish. Jean will check on rates at the Rio Almeda lost consciousness and passed Rancho Best Western. away after a meal with friends and fam- ily. Bill and three of her children were The 2006 CWSW Budget was presented by with Almeda. She will be deeply missed Treasurer Bob Wallace. It was moved to ac- by her Clan Wallace family. cept the budget as amended. The amend- WINTER 2006 AM FEAR-GLÉIDHIDH PAGE 5 Missouri School Outlaws Wallace Tartan Kilt KEY CONTACTS

By Betsy Taylor He bought a kilt off the Internet to wear to OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT Reprinted from The Associated Press his school's formal dance in November. John R. Wallace Mr. Warmack said he showed it to a vice- 4327 Gadwall Place JACKSON, MO - Nathan Warmack principal before the dance, who joked Virginia Beach, VA 23462-4810 wanted to honor his heritage by wearing a he'd better wear something underneath it, Phn: 757-495-8194 Scottish kilt to his high school dance. and Mr. Warmack assured him he would. Cel: 757-270-8239 Then a principal told him to change into a Nathan’s parents, Terry and Paula, Eml: [email protected] pair of pants. What began with a few helped him piece together the rest of his yards of tartan has sparked an interna- outfit, a white shirt and black tie with EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT tional debate about free- white socks and black Bill J. Wallace dom, symbols and cultural boots. "We wanted it to be 134 Rainbow Dr #3483 dress. More than 11,985 acceptable for the occa- Livingston, TX 77399-1034 people have signed an sion," Terry Warmack said. Phn: 480-644-6576 Internet petition seeking an Eml: [email protected] apology for the high school After Nathan Warmack and senior. his date posed for pictures, SECRETARY Principal Rick McClard, who Kay Fulfs Cayler Interested and supportive had not previously seen the 510 Spruce St Scots across the United kilt, told the student he had Dixon, CA 95620-3742 States are assembling a to go change. Mr. Warmack Phn: 707-678-2448 traditional ensemble they refused a few times and Eml: [email protected] hope the student will wear said the outfit was recogniz- to the prom, and his family ing his heritage. Mr. War- is trying to change the mack alleges Mr. McClard GLEIDHIDH EDITOR school's dress code policy. told him: "Well, this is my Tom E.S. Wallace "It's a kilt. It's going to turn dance, and I'm not going to 50 Cavalier Drive heads, but I never believed have students coming into it Lower Sackville, Nova Scotia it would have become what looking like clowns." Mr. Canada B4C 3K3 it is," Mr. Warmack said. McClard later said he had Phn: 902-252-2653 Nathan Warmack poses defi- no recollection of saying Eml: [email protected] Other schools around the antly, at home, in his kilt of that, Mr. Warmack's dad country also have wrestled the Wallace Tartan. said. The principal did not ASSOCIATE EDITOR with the issue. A principal in return phone calls seeking Marcus (Jim) Wallace, Jr. Victoria, Texas, ordered two boys into comment. 3200 Blake St "more appropriate" attire when they wore Corinth, Texas 76210-1602 kilts to school in 1992, saying: "I know Several Scottish heritage organizations Phn: 940-321-3067 kilts. Those weren't kilts and the boys are angry, saying the kilt is a symbol of Eml: [email protected] aren't Scots." In 1993, a student in Fayette Scottish pride and considered formal County, GA, was not allowed to enter his dress. "To say the traditional Scottish CONVENORS’ AFFAIRS prom at McIntosh High School because he dress makes you look like a clown is a Jean R. Wallace showed up in a kilt and refused to change direct insult to people of Scottish heritage 3005 Ridge Pass Rd clothes. and those who live in Scotland," said Tom Little Rock, AR 72227-2123 Wilson, a Texas commissioner for the Phn: 501-227-7116 And while they weren't trying to dress in Clan Gunn Society of North America, a Eml: [email protected] kilts, a few boys were allowed to wear Scottish heritage organization. It ques- skirts to class at Franklin Community High tions in part the notion that the kilt was a MEMBERSHIP CHAIR School in Indiana in 1997, when a super- distraction. "From what? From the in- Charles M. Wallace intendent said different people express tense concentration it takes to dance?" 3464 N Beechwood Dr themselves in different ways. Mr. War- Scottish groups are hoping they can help Macon, GA 31210-2304 mack, a defensive lineman on the football him to establish a formal Scottish ensem- Phn: 478-471-7489 team, lives in Jackson, a growing, largely ble that more fully reflects his heritage, Eml: [email protected] middle-class city of about 14,000 people including pieces that are being handmade about 100 miles southeast of St. Louis. for Nathan Warmack. WEBMASTER He became interested in his family's Scot- Jim “Bowie” Wallace tish ties after seeing Mel Gibson's 1995 6711 Homestake Dr movie Braveheart, about William Wal- Board Appointment Bowie, MD 20720-3315 lace's battle to overthrow English rule in Phn: 301-464-0661 13th century Scotland. Nathan reads President John R. Wallace has appointed Eml: [email protected] books about Scotland and visits websites Thomas E.S. Wallace as the first Advi- to learn more about his family's geneal- sory Director for Canada. Details of the ogy. www.clanwallace.org appointment will appear in the next issue of Am-fear gléidhidh. WINTER 2006 AM FEAR-GLÉIDHIDH PAGE 6

William Wallace’s “Other” Sword: The Lost Loudoun Sword

Mr. John G. McGill, FSAScot, resident appearances.” The first was in 1822 of Riccarton, Scotland, has located a during the only visit to Scotland by King priceless piece of Scotland’s heritage: George IV. The second appearance a long missing sword that belonged to was in 1930 when it was put up for Sir William Wallace. sale. The third was in 1972 after some- one stole the better-known Wallace “It is the Loudoun Wallace Sword which sword from the monument in Stirling. was a gift from the Hanseatic League in Lubeck to Wallace, as a symbol of his “An enterprising national newspaper authority. After Sir William Wallace’s tracked down the owner of the Loudoun execution 701 years ago, tradition has it Wallace Sword for a publicity feature in that his sword passed to Wallace’s the hope that the stolen one would turn mother, Lady Margaret Crauford Wal- up. “Although hidden all these years lace. From her, the sword passed down there is a tremendous interest in this through many generations and into the sword and of course in Wallace.” 20th century, being kept all this time at Loudoun Castle, near Galston. “I have no influence on any decision by the present owners, but if it is to be put In 1930 the Loudoun Wallace Sword on display, even on a ‘temporary loan’ I was sold to J.H. Watson of Grangehill, can think of only one place where such Beith. Although the family no longer live an important relic should go on display. in Ayrshire, the sword is still in Scotland After all, it is a symbol of authority and in the ownership of the buyer’s family. It of our nationhood.’” is believed that the family are consider- ing the best future for the sword. Says Mr. McGill, who is also published under Mr. McGill: The importance of this item the nom de plume “Craufuird C. Lou- to Scotland as a nation cannot be over The “other” sword: Wallace’s “Loudoun doun,” assures that the Wallace Lou- stressed. It has no blood on it. It was Sword” was last seen in 1972. Today, a rep- doun Sword is still in Scotland and never a weapon of war. It was a symbol lica of the Loudoun Sword towers at the en- while he cannot reveal its exact loca- of Scotland's independence and of the trance of Loudoun Castle Theme Park. tion, he hopes that the current owners authority of Scotland’s leaders and their will put it on public display. When ques- faith in electing Sir William Wallace as sented to the League, the so called tioned about the number of Wallace Guardian of Scotland.” Lubeck letter. “The Burgermeisters repre- swords in existence and he believes senting the Hanseatic League presented there are possibly four. The one in the John explained the origins of the sword; Sir William Wallace with a magnificent archives at the Wallace Monument, the “When he was appointed as Guardian ceremonial sword which was a symbol of replica on display at the Wallace Monu- of Scotland, Sir William Wallace went to independence and authority.” ment which was created after the origi- Europe to reacquaint the Hanseatic nal was stolen in 1972, the current Lou- League, the equivalent of the EEC in “It is a great pity that the sword is not bet- doun Sword, and a possible fourth in it’s day, with Scotland as a trading na- ter known and that it has been hidden the Wallace Collection in London. tion, free again to do business. He car- from the public for so long. “In the past ried with him a letter which he pre- 700 years it has only made three public A Rose By Any Other Name… A Kayla Rose, That Is...

With more than 1100 members, CWS and James. And then it was noted that May 2005. Her parents are Tyler Cy has many two recent additions to the Clan had the Wallace (grandson of Jan and Dick Wal- members exact same name, Kayla Rose: one in lace of Marysville, CA) and Laura, all of with the Maryland; the second in California. Yuba City, same CA. Pic- names, The Maryland Kayla Rose Wallace is the tured is especially first granddaughter of CWS Webmaster proud great- the com- Jim and Nancy Wallace of Bowie, grandfather mon first MD. Kayla Rose was born 07 May 2002 Dick Wallace names, at Annapolis, MD. Her mother, Kathryn around the such as (Katy) Lee Wallace, gave Kayla the middle time that this William, name of Rose after her grandmother Kayla Rose John, Nancy Rose Edwards-Spahr. became a (l to r): Katy, Kayla Rose and Robert, CWS Life Jim “Bowie” Wallace smile for Thomas The California Kayla Rose was born 05 Dick A. holding the Califor- Member – the camera. nia Kayla Rose Wallace WINTER 2006 AM FEAR-GLÉIDHIDH PAGE 7

1812 War Vet Honored Job Opportunity: CWSW Publicist

Marjorie Devore of Clinton, IL, recently lead a group of more than 50 family, friends and Publicist well-wishers to Randolph Cemetery near Clan Wallace Society – Worldwide Kenney, IL, to honor Col. Andrew Wallace, a veteran of the War of 1812. Making over- Position Description tures to the past is something of an obses- sion for Devore, Col. Wallace's great-great- The Publicist will work under the direction of the Executive Vice President who granddaughter. A kilted bagpiper led the will determine the scope of work and support of marketing efforts. The Publicist procession to the grave of Col. Wallace, shall document outstanding achievements and contributions and bring them to who hailed from the Ireland, and a marker the attention of the public and the membership. The Publicist is a volunteer posi- was unveiled honoring his service to his tion that can be held by a sitting member of the Board of Directors or any Society country in the second (and less well- member in good standing. remembered) war with Britain. Major Duties A retired teacher, she does her genealogi- ♦ Write articles to for publication by news media and Celtic Publications such as cal homework so thoroughly because she “Scots”, “Scottish Life”, and “Scottish Heritage”, to inform readers about note- says you can't truly know who you are until worthy impacting CWS activities and acts of excellence by members. you understand the ancestral genes that ♦ Write and submit press releases on CWS gatherings and tours, and member community activities and participation in Celtic events.

♦ Coordinate all public news activities with the Executive Vice President (EVP), and seek direction and advice from the EVP regarding final publication prod- ucts.

♦ Assist the President in writing news media announcements that publicly recog- nize monetary donations made by members and the public that sustain world- wide William Wallace-related projects, and advance the goals and missions of the Society.

♦ Bring special acts, outstanding contributions, exceptional persons, places, and Marjorie Devore (left) speaks to those assembled, products, and Society causes to the notice of the public and the membership. accompanied by Carole Wylder, President of San- gamon Valley Chapter of the U.S. Daughters of ♦ Assist the Board of Directors and all Program Directors in publicizing activities 1812. of CWS and its members, both internally and externally. gave you that grin, those eyes, this way of ♦ Work closely with the EVP, Membership Chairman, and the Director of Conve- walking, that attitude. Already the regent for nor’s Affairs to design, develop and implement CWS marketing plans and pro- the DeWitt-Clinton Chapter of the National motional materials (brochures, signage, etc.) Society Daughters of the American Revolu- tion, she jumped at the chance a year ago ♦ Receives supervision , direction, and advice primarily from the EVP. to join the Sangamon River Chapter of the

U.S. Daughters of 1812, which honors fam- ily links to the men who did battle 194 years ♦ Solicit and receive news releases and articles from Board Members, Conve- ago. "Wallace lived a good life, fought for nors, and members. his country and he was a good husband and father, a farmer who lived to be 87 and ♦ Maintain a nationwide file of nationwide media contacts, published press re- outlived all but two of his 11 children," says leases and articles, and provide releases and articles to the CWS Historian for Devore, who speaks like she met him. "I annual archiving at the Society records repository. don't want him to be forgotten." Knowledge Required Even the food served following the service ♦ Experience with news media business and marketing was selected to speak to aspects of Col. ♦ Experience in press release and newsletter writing Wallace's life. Guests dined on "Irish Rolled Steak," "Potatoes Presbyterian," "Ulster ♦ Some technical writing experience Scones" and "Pro-Libertate Cake.” There also was a "Methodist Salad," as “some of Forward your résumé or general inquiries directly to Wallace's descendants ended up going that Bill J. Wallace, Exec VP CWSW route.” All in all, “I wanted to make people (contact details listed on Page 5) want to be there," says Marjorie. "I wanted to make it special." WINTER 2006 AM FEAR-GLÉIDHIDH PAGE 8 Sir William Wallace Named “Greatest-Ever Scot !”

sor Richard Finlay, director of the Re- search Centre in Scottish History at the James Clerk Maxwell, who narrowly University of Strathclyde, said, "Wallace failed to make it on to Scotland on Sun- has always been popular, throughout the day's 10 Greatest Scots shortlist, chosen 19th and early 20th century, and it will by the academic panel, was the most always be difficult to overturn a national popular alternative among readers, se- icon of that stature. Mel Gibson's por- curing 17% of the other votes. trayal of him has brought Wallace to a new generation and the votes seem to Professor Tom Devine, holder of the Sir confirm that people believe what they William Fraser Chair of Scottish History see in the movies." at Edinburgh University, whose personal nominations included Clerk Maxwell, The public vote saw a clear gap between said: "He was an outstanding physicist Wallace, Burns and Bruce and the other whose theories were later cited by Ein- seven contenders, who included Sir Wal- stein as being pivotal to his work. ter Scott, David Livingstone, Andrew Carnegie and Alexander Fleming. "Any survey of the Greatest Scots would be the poorer without at least mentioning However, Mi- Clerk Maxwell." chael Fry, the author of Wild The few women nominated by readers Sir William Wallace was recently voted Great- Scots: 400 included Elsie Inglis, who defied the War est-Ever Scot by readers of “Scotland On Years of High- Office to establish field hospitals in Sunday.” He prevailed over Robert Burns, land History, France, Serbia and Corsica during the Flora MacDonald, Robert the Bruce, Sir San- was "dismayed" First World War, Flora MacDonald, who ford Fleming and Adam Smith. that Wallace helped Bonnie Prince Charlie flee to had outpolled France after defeat at the Battle of Cullo- William Wallace was the Scottish patriot his fellow free- den in 1746, and Mary Slessor, a 19th whose bloody death culminated in his dom fighter, century missionary in Nigeria. limbs being sent to the four corners of Robert the Britain as a warning to all who followed Bruce. Fry said: However, none received enough votes to him. But, just as Edward Longshanks "It is regrettable make it into the Top Ten. Robert Burns: 2nd Place failed to quell the rebellion that led to but typical that Scottish independence, William Wal- Scotland should choose a loser, albeit a Modern-day Scots who received nomina- lace's legacy lives on. The guerrila fighter glorious one, as its hero. One hundred tions from readers included footballer is today named as the Greatest Ever years ago, Scots admired success but Kenny Dalglish, Eurythmics singer Annie Scot in a popular poll staged by the e- now they admire failure: just look at our Lennox, and former racing driver Sir zine “Scotland on Sunday” readers. national football team. "The great irony is Jackie Stewart. that it was Bruce who saved the nation. Following two weeks of online voting, The fact that his contemporary is much Regardless, they were trounced by the Wallace secured more than a third (35%) more admired is dismaying." numbers who pledged their support (and of 1,300 votes in the “Scotland on Sun- their vote) to William Wallace. day” poll. Philosophers and scientists were promi- nent on the shortlist. However, Adam The warrior, who was executed in Lon- Smith, the Kirkcaldy-born economist don in 1305, was a clear winner ahead of famed for his Wealth of Nations, and the poet, Robert Burns, who had shut-out David Hume, his contemporary in the Wallace Wallace in an exclusive poll of Scottish Enlightenment, failed to convert academics and historians. The Bard, who academic admiration into popular votes. gained 24% of the vote, proved signifi- They were in fifth and sixth places re- cantly more popular than Wallace's fel- spectively in the poll, scoring 5.5% and low combatant, Robert the Bruce, who 4%. polled 15%. Finlay added: "What can be said about Sir Alexander Fleming, who discovered Hume and Smith is that they were very penicillin, came fourth, with 8.5%. influential as Scots, but there was noth- ing in their writings that was particularly The voting also saw 50 alternative Great Scottish. Burns, however, who got more Scots nominated by our readers, includ- votes, had a Scottish hallmark in his ing physicist James Clerk Maxwell, the work. The fact that he has an annual father of television, John Logie Baird, celebration named in his honour helps and engineer Thomas Telford. Profes- him retain his reputation for all time." Singer Annie Lennox was also in the running.