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US $4.00 CLAN WALLACE SOCIETY WORLDWIDE Am Fear-Gléidhidh “The Guardian” Published by the Clan Wallace Society Worldwide. Est. 1966. AUTUMN 2007 VOL 41, NO 3 From the Desk of the President New Members This summer having a tent at the games. One person On behalf of Ian Francis Wallace of that and early fall told me he wants to be our convenor Ilk, 35th Chief of Clan Wallace, the Presi‐ have been excit‐ there. Let’s all keep our fingers crossed dent and the Board of Directors welcome ing times. The so he is able to do so. The press release the thirteen individuals listed below to 2007 Gathering we sent out generated an interview and the fellowship of our Society. is almost upon several inches of text devoted to Clan Ciad mile failte! Pro Libertate! us. Norma and Wallace Society in a large article about Life Member I are in Virginia the Oak Brook Games. Wendell Carlisle, Champaign, IL getting a grand‐ William Martin Sloane, Carlisle, PA son fix before In early July Kay Cayler, Society Secre‐ Annual Members heading down the peninsula to Williams‐ tary, sent out letters announcing the three Debra Jean McCarter, Gatlinburg, TN burg. We are looking forward to seeing possible vacancies on the board of direc‐ Jennette Frame Gottlieb, Oakbrook, IL many Wallace cousins there, some for the tors and requesting nominations for Patricia Ann Patterson Tillman, first time, some for the first time since the board candidates. The three incumbents Kennesaw, GA 2005 gathering in Scotland. were all eligible for reelection and de‐ Cathleen Ann Coats Barker, cided to run again.. There were no other Falls Church, VA Our Chief, Ian Francis Wallace, is not nominations and consequently there will Waddell A. Wallace III, Jacksonville, FL able to attend our Gathering, nor the Wil‐ be no need for an election. Capt. John R. Joseph H. Santisteban, Lindenhurst, IL liamsburg Games. I will have the honor Wallace, Bob Wallace, and I are honored Craig Kaufman, Alpharetta, GA of representing him at the Games so may to serve you for an additional three year Nancy Kiley, Cumming, GA be somewhat scarce around the Society term. It is not too early to start thinking Bonnie Jean Pulley, Alexandria, VA tent. about next year’s election and consider‐ William E. Wallace, Maumelle, AR Elsewhere in the newsletter you will find ing running for the board. Some “new Thom McAdams, London, Ont. Canada Norma’s report about the Oak Brook, blood” will be welcome. Illinois Games but I have to tell you how There are 1309 exciting it was to be so warmly received Slante mhath! Members of the by the Illinois Saint Andrew Society and Clan Wallace Society to hear Wallaces excited about finally Bill VA’s Celtic Community Gathers to Commemorate Wallace Day The 2nd An‐ taurant in Norfolk, VA. The evening com‐ about Clan Wallace, the Clan Wallace So‐ nual Wallace menced at 7:02 PM with a processional led ciety, and Scotland’s Guardian and Hero, Day Ceremo‐ by the local “Guardians of the Old Domin‐ William Wallace. nies to honor ion” of the Newport News Police Emerald the memory of Society Pipe Band and followed by high‐ In attendance were the Presidents of all Scotland’s land dancing, singing, poetic recitations, the Tidewater‐area Scottish and Irish so‐ Greatest Hero, pipe solos, and other Celtic entertainment cieties and about 75 persons of Celtic de‐ Sir William all focused in Remembrance of Sir Wil‐ scent. This highly successful evening Immediate Past President Wallace, was liam. Attendees were treated to a Scottish ended with a formal Toast to Wallace and Capt. John R. Wallace sponsored this Dinner during the event. Guest Speaker the group singing of “Scots Wha Hae” by year by the for the evening was Past President and all gathered. It was a touching, respectful, Scottish Society of Tidewater, Virginia, on Society Director John R. Wallace (above), and solemn commemoration of this great‐ August 23rd at the popular BlackFinn Res‐ who presented a slide show and talk est Scottish Hero. PAGE 2 AM FEAR-GLÉIDHIDH AUTUMN 2007 CWSW in Canada: Report from Southern Ontario By Dorothy ous years. CWS Convenor Wallace The Fergus Scottish Festival, I must say Terry Wallace Knight was outstanding! Wallace visitors came welcomes all from Carrickfergus, Michigan, Pennsyl‐ visitors and friends to the Our first vania, and N. Carolina, and as far as Espa‐ Fergus Scottish festival for nola in N. Ontario. We were delighted to Festival every 2007 was have Russ & Marcia Harper & grand‐ August. the Sarnia daughters from Lewisville, NC, Clan Wal‐ Supreme lace convenors, visit our tent. It was great The medieval Games. to meet our clan partners! This year’s Fer‐ armor was very These gus Games were in honour and in memory popular with games, of the John Allan Cameron, who died of everyone! having cancer last November. He had been Chief‐ been can‐ tain of the Fergus Games since 1985. He celled last year and a new organizing crew was known as the Godfather of Celtic mu‐ (helm). Needless to say the lassies all had taking over, it proved to be a challenge. sic in Canada. to have photo shots! He was a hit! The next Kincardine followed and it always proved morning there was a Kirkinʹ oʹ the Tartan to be quite a spectacular event, the high‐ A highlight of the day was Terry Wallace followed on Sunday at St. Andrews Pres‐ light being the weekly Saturday night pa‐ dressed in chain mail, tabard & gauntlets, byterian Church with Stupak and reception rade down Main Street, with the town’s strutting his stuff! He was a BIG hit with following. Best of all, the response to the people following. Chatham games… lots the wee laddies wanting to tryout the ʺcruiseʺ is going well. (more details on of exposure and more inquires than previ‐ Gauntlets and the chain mail head‐dress Page 8). REMEMBERING SIR WILLIAM WALLACE: William Wallace Memorial Service Baltimore, Maryland, with our own Jim Schmelzer (pictured right), leading the ceremony. This particular statue of Sir William Wallace was designed by the same sculptor that created the one for the Wallace Monument at Stirling, Scotland. Scots from the Mid‐Atlantic states have been gathering at this site annually for many years. PAGE 3 AM FEAR-GLÉIDHIDH AUTUMN 2007 KEY CONTACTS Convenor’s Corner: Ordering Supplies OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT A reminder to The free items include many flyers that William J. Wallace all Convenors – can be displayed in your tent and handed 19326 Laurelhurst Way notify me when out to Wallaces and other visitors. These Bend, OR 97702-3192 you need any of flyers, and the four books of Wallace, are Phn: 480-644-6576 [email protected] the free, Soci‐ only available to Convenors through the ety‐ printed Clan Wallace Society. There are also EXECUTIVE VICE brochures on items that Convenors can purchase. This PRESIDENT The Book of Wal‐ group consists of the following: “Tartan Wayne Jones lace, or the color for Me” (book of Scottish surnames), Wal‐ 108 Jefferson Village Dr. Ranson, WV 25438-5621 CWSW Market‐ lace Tartan tablecloth, the red Wallace 304-725-0414 ing Brochure, Clan Badge Banner, St. Andrews flag, Wayne The Clan Wallace Clan Map of Scotland, and Sir William [email protected] Society ‐ World‐ Wallace prints (portraits). These items are wide. When these supplies are needed, available only to Clan Wallace Convenors. SECRETARY Kay Fulfs Cayler you can contact me by e‐mail at jrwal‐ 510 Spruce St [email protected], snail mail me at 3005 You can check the recent update to the Dixon, CA 95620-3742 Ridge Pass Road, Little Rock, AR 72227‐ Convenor Handbook to make sure that Phn: 707-678-2448 2123, or call me on 501‐227‐7116. you have the latest list of handouts. I will [email protected] continue to keep Convenors appraised of If you are a Clan Wallace Society member any updated information on Convenor Kit GLEIDHIDH EDITOR Tom E.S. Wallace and have been considering convening, we items and new flyers as they are devel‐ 50 Cavalier Drive offer a Convenor Kit to help you get oped and added to the Convenor Kit. Lower Sackville, Nova Scotia started. The Kit has been separated into Canada B4C 3K3 items that are free, and those that are Best regards, Phn: 902-252-2653 available at cost. If you will provide me Jean R. Wallace, Director [email protected] with your e‐mail address, I will send you Convenor’s Affairs ASSOCIATE EDITOR a listing of the Convenor Kit contents. Marcus (Jim) Wallace, Jr. 3200 Blake St Corinth, TX 76210-1602 Clan Wallace Rewards Program Phn: 940-321-3067 [email protected] Since the last report in The Guardian, the Russell Harper of Lewisville, NC Society has received several additional For an additional $100.00 donation, which CONVENORS’ AFFAIRS donations to our Rewards Program. The Jean R. Wallace brings his total accountable contributions 3005 Ridge Pass Rd President and the Board of Directors of to $400.00, enroute to the Circle of the Little Rock, AR 72227-2123 Clan Wallace Society Worldwide extends Saltire. Phn: 501-227-7116 its best “Thank You” and its deepest ap‐ [email protected] preciation to the following donors, who Thanks to all for their continued dedica‐ are credited with contributions towards MEMBERSHIP CHAIR tion and support of the Society and its Charles M. Wallace next level Rewards: important projects. 3464 N Beechwood Dr Macon, GA 31210-2304 Marcus J. Wallace Jr. of Corinth, TX All persons, whether members of the Soci‐ Phn: 478-471-7489 For an additional $500.00 donation, which ety or not, may participate in this impor‐ [email protected] brings his total accountable contributions tant Rewards Program and receive the WEBMASTER to $3000.00, enroute to the Circle of Sir uniquely designed pins, medals, and me‐ Jim “Bowie” Wallace William Wallace.