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Purely delicious. www.walkersus.com Gala Program wp Cocktail Reception Welcome Presentation of Wallace Award® to Euan Baird Dinner Live Auction Dessert Anniversary Toast 8 1 Mr Alan L Bain October 2006 President The American-Scottish Foundation Inc Scotland House 575 Madison Avenue, Suite 1006 New York NY 100022-2511 USA Dear Mr. Bain, I am delighted to add my congratulations to the American-Scottish Foundation on its 50th anniversary dinner. The American-Scottish Foundation has made a significant contribution to raising the awareness of both traditional and contemporary Scotland in the United States. The Foundation has helped to make Tartan Week become the most successful promotion of Scotland overseas and its involvement in larger initiatives, such as the Scottish Coalition, has been of great benefit to Scotland. I have had the pleasure of meeting many members of the American-Scottish Foundation during my time as First Minister, and I am sorry that I cannot be there to celebrate the Foundation’s 50th anniversary with you. I would like to pass on my best wishes for an enjoyable evening and for the continued success of the Foundation. Yours, Aye, JACK MCCONNELL MSP First Minister of Scotland Rt Hon Jack McConnell MSP St Andrew’s House, Regent Road, Edinburgh EH1 3DG Telephone: 0845 774 1741 2 3 4 Lord Provost of Edinburgh Message from the Lord Provost of Edinburgh As Lord Provost of the City of Edinburgh, it gives me great pleasure to send a message of congratulations to the American Scottish Foundation, on the occasion of the 50th anniversary. The American Scottish Foundation has worked tirelessly to maintain the special relationship which exists between Scotland and America, and it is down to their hard work that the friendship continues to fl ourish. May these historic links continue of another 50 years and beyond. 5 6 7 8 9 10 Gala Co-Chairs Mrs. Stanley DeForest Scott Eleanor Taffner Board of Directors & *Gala Committee Alan L. Bain, President *Margaret R. K. Kennedy, Secretary The Lady Malcolm Douglas-Hamilton, CBE, *Linda Lees, Ph.D, Assistant Treasurer President Emeritus Wayne Rethford, Vice President Brian G. Andersson *Mrs. Stanley DeForest Scott *Heather L. Bain Brian Thomson Norman Barnes *Dr. James F. Winchester, *Dr. Malcolm J. Duncan Vice President, Treasurer *Robert Fletcher 50th Anniversary Committee Charlotte Lyeth Burton Alasdair Hutton Caledon Fiona Kennedy Edward J. Cowan Dr. Brian Lang Bob Creighton Sir Alan Langlands, FRSE Dr. Frank Sutherland Davidson Tom Lewis Belinda Robertson Dickson Duncan MacDonald J. Michael Dow Robert McWilliam Teresa Fritschi Professor C. Duncan Rice Richard Fursland Alan Ritchie April Gow The Rev. J. Barrie Shepard Roddy Gow, OBE Robert Sproul-Cran Hon. Alexander Banks Pete Grannis Benjamin Tindall Suzanne Halpin Alice Wood Arthur Herman Honorary Sponsoring Committee Lord Aberdour Deirdre R.N. Livingstone Dr. Sheila M. Brock, OBE The Marquess Of Lothian Bernard Donoghue The Rev. Canon Geddes Macgregor, D.D. The Viscount Dupplin Roddy Martine Philip L.R. Duval Mary-Chilton Winslow Mead The Earl And Countess Of Elgin Councillor Eric Milligan Chief, Clan Bruce Cliff Robertson The Earl And Countess Of Erroll David Ross Of Ross Chief, Clan Hay Chief, Clan Ross Captain Farquharson Of Invercauld Lord Tweedsmuir Chief, Clan Farquharson Jack Webster David N.G. Farquharson, OBE, T.D 11 The American-Scottish Foundation® is grateful to the following individuals for their important support of this 50th Anniversary Gala Dinner Lead Underwriters Mr. and Mrs. Euan Baird Underwriters Linda and Alan Bain Schlumberger Senior Patrons Heather L. Bain The Royal Bank of Scotland Mrs. Stanley DeForest Scott James F. Winchester, MD Mr. and Mrs. Roddy Gow Benefactors Mrs. Russell B. Aitken Bob Higgins William Grimston Mead Mr.and Mrs. John Behrendt John Hunter Mrs. Francis F. Randolph Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Burton Rosa Hurtado Alan Ritchie Scottish Executive Kelly Jones Mrs. Frederick M. Stafford Dayton T. Carr Marianne Lockwood and David Bury George A Stewart, Jr. and Evelyn R. Stewart Elizabeth and Irvine Flinn Jackie Markham and Allan Priaulx University of St. Andrews Ed and Lorna Goodman Mary-Chilton Winslow Mead Nina Yacavino Charles Ahrens Patrons John Hunter Bank of Scotland Kelly Jones Peter Cheney Wiliam C. MacLeod Professor Robert Cormack Rolls-Royce North America, Inc. Hugh J.P. Doonan Daniel MacLeod Searby Stuart A Fraser Douglas G. Sipe, CPA Janet Saint Germain William A. Thompson Contributors Sybil S. Aronson Arthur C. Hodges Bromwell Ault John A. Loconsolo William and Stuart Buice III Dr. and Mrs. Kristjan T. Ragnarsson Susan Clayton Cliff Robertson Philomene A. Gates Thomas F. Ruhm and Michelle W. Ruhm Gerald Gehman Brian J. Thomson Auction Donors Robin Blair, The Lord Lyon Pure Dead Brilliant Tours Ltd. - www.puredeadbrilliant.tours.com Earl of Caithess The Royal Scotsman – www.royalscotsman.com Diageo NA and the Classic Malts of Scotland – www.malts.com Scone Palace - www.scone-palace.net Bernard Donoghue Scottish Borders Council – www.scottishborderscouncil.com City of Edinburgh Skibo Castle – www.carnegieclub.co.uk Iverlochy Castle - www.iverlochy.co.uk Sheraton Grand Hotel Ltd. and Spa, Edinburgh Andrew Kerr, WS – www.starwoodhotels.com/Sheraton Mackintosh Rainwear - www.mackintoshraingear.com Viscountess Stormont Roddy Martine Robert and Patricia Titley Jane McQueen Mason University of Dundee - www.dundee.ac.uk MaxJet – www.maxjet.com Jack Webster Prestonfi eld House – www.prestonfi eldhouse.com The Witchery by the Castle – www.thewitchery.com 12 List as of October 18, 2006 Wallace Award® Background Honorees The Wallace Award®, the premium asset of The American- The Wallace Award® was originally conceived as a singular Scottish Foundation®, was fi rst awarded in 1970, and was awarded opportunity to recognize the extraordinary diversity of annually thereafter until 1988. contribution that Scots have made to the world; and, in particular, to recognize one or more living citizens or residents The Foundation revived the Wallace Award® on April 4TH, 2000. of the United States of Scottish descent for their individual The recipient was then Senate Republican Majority Leader, Trent contributions to the well being of this country. Lott, a Buchanan. Senator Lott received the Award on the steps of the Capitol Building in Washington, D.C. in the presence of The Foundation has now expanded the Award’s reach to include, Senators from both sides of the aisle. The Award was given in in addition to Americans, Canadians and Scots, deceased as well recognition of Senator Lott’s sponsorship of Senate Resolution as living, who have made an important contribution to 155. Resolutions adopted unanimously by The Senate in 1997 American-Scottish relationships. and The House of Representatives in 2005, established April 6, Wallace Award® recipients are selected by the Board of Directors in perpetuity, as National Tartan Day. of The American-Scottish Foundation® from nominations On April 5TH, 2001, the Foundation presented the Award to Sir submitted by interested groups. Sean Connery, again on the steps of the Capitol Building, in the presence of Vice President Dick Cheney, and Senators from Purposes both sides of the aisle. The Award was given in recognition of Sir To recognize living citizens or residents of the United States Sean’s longstanding interest in and devotion to Scotland. or Canada of Scottish descent for outstanding achievement or The proposed 2002 Award ceremony, again scheduled for signifi cant contribution in their fi eld of endeavor. Washington, D.C., was cancelled due to the death of The Queen To recognize “in memoriam” citizens or residents of the United Mother. There was no Award in 2003. States or Canada of Scottish descent for outstanding achievement On April 6TH, 2004, the Foundation presented the Award or signifi cant contribution in their fi eld of endeavor. to individuals representing three generations of the Forbes’ To recognize living Americans or Scots for their contribution to family. In recognition of the family’s devotion to Scotland and American-Scottish relationships. the advancement of its interests. Bertie Charles (B.C.) Forbes’ Award, presented “in memoriam”, was accepted by his son, Wallace F. Forbes; Malcolm S. Forbes’ Award, also presented “in memoriam”, was accepted by Moira Forbes, daughter of Steve Forbes; and the Award to each of Steve Forbes, Timothy C. Forbes, Christopher Forbes, Robert L. Forbes and Moira Forbes Mumma was accepted by Christopher Forbes. On April 5th, 2005, the Foundation presented the Award to Donald and Eleanor Taffner. The Award was given in recognition of the Taffners’ long-standing support of the Arts and, in particular, The Glasgow School of Art. The Taffners were the fi rst Award recipients to be selected who had no ancestral connection to Scotland. 13 Event Date The Award event, since its revival in 2000, has been held on or Prior to the introduction of Tartan Day, the event was held in about National Tartan Day (April 6TH). The event has a the Fall. Since its revival it has been held in conjunction with notable Scottish theme with the recipient(s) making a short National Tartan Day ceremonies that take place on or about acceptance speech. (The recipient’s attendance is expected). April 6TH. The event is held in a prestigious location in the presence of local dignitaries, and other VIP guests, members of national societies, Scottish commercial and philanthropic organizations, Proceeds the sponsors, invited guests, Foundation members and their The event is not traditionally designed to fundraise for the guests.