Burns Night Gala Celebration Photos Scottish Society of Louisville

THE SCOTTISH SOCIETY OF LOUISVILLLE

MARCH 2018 VOLUME XXI, ISSUE 3

GOLF There is Hope for Spring.

GOLF

With Punxsutawney Phil and his temperatures, Carol and I decided Clan Moffat Society. We usually try prediction of six more weeks of to go on a vacation to a warm to go to one new location each GOLF winter and with Burns Gala behind location. In our discussion Carol year. We will be at the Glasgow us, it’s time to think Spring. I have “How about Orlando?”. I said, Games, of course and we will do already gotten Burpee’s and farther South. Then she said, “How Columbus, Indiana and Gurney’s seed catalogs and I have about Miami or Fort Lauderdale?” I Indianapolis, Indiana Games—two been planning. You know that said, “Further South”. We ended of our favorites. SSL is usually at comes before planting and host of up in Key West, Florida and the both the Glasgow and Columbus other activities before the seeds hit kids, Carol and I were warm and games. This year we will going to the soil. I am sitting here looking happy for a week. I highly the Highland Games in Livonia, out the window and it is raining, recommend it, but it was almost a 4 Michigan in August. Clan Moffat sleeting and snowing. A great hour drive from Miami. If we ever will have their Annual General winter combination that inflicts do it again we are flying. Meeting there. These are the terror on the roads and warnings to oldest games in USA. The St. stay inside. It is something that So it is time to make plans for the Andrews Society of Detroit is the GOLF brings pleasure as we hibernate for Spring and I can’t wait. sponsor and this will be the 170th a few more weeks, but I am ready year. Quite a record! for spring. Spring time brings warmth and new grow — a great season that uplifts Keep warm and think Spring!

The Scottish Society of Louisville Society of The Scottish I remember one year we were so us all. We are also planning now tired of snow, shoveling, and frigid for the games we are convening for

March 2018 The Scottish Society of Louisville Volume XXI, Issue 3

Board of Directors In this Issue Officers Board of Directors 2 President Jeff Forbes (502) 909-2915 [email protected] Who we are! 2 V. President Janice Beatty (502) 637-6045 [email protected] From The President’s Desk 3

Secretary Judy Stubbs (502) 541-7753 [email protected] Minutes of January 23 Mtg. 4

Treasurer John Dickson (502) 553-6921 [email protected] Membership Update 5 Members At Large March Calendar 6

At Large Jane Seelig (502) 368-1513 [email protected] April Calendar 7

At Large Dianne Holland (502) 897-0379 [email protected] Events at a Glance (updated) 8 Burns Night Gala Celeb ration 9 Commissioners Kilt Winner—Doug Grant 14 Past President Jenny Dickson (502) 553-7185 [email protected] Thanks to Burns Crew 14 Programs & Arch Cunningham (270) 401-8084 [email protected] Education Clan Procession for Flags 15

Regional Celtic Robbin Goodin (502) 894-8863 [email protected] International Festival—March 16

Electronic Services Marleen Bailie (502) 386-2855 [email protected] SSL Open Forum Discussion 16

Hospitality Melissa Ingram (502) 216-9184 [email protected] Tartan Day—April 17

Membership Jim Hughes (502) 438-9811 [email protected] Kirking Invitation—Beulah Ch 17 Other Contacts Next Exit Band 18 Seeking Program Com. 18 Editor John Moffett (859) 221-9037 [email protected] Lost & Found 19 Auction/Chair Judy Stubbs (502) 541-7753 [email protected] Whale Watching –Scotland 19

Membership Information 20 Note from the Editor Clan McFritz 21 Publication deadlines: Submit all information to me by the25th of each month for the next monthly issue. Advertisements 22

If there are problems or question call me at 859-221-9037 or eMail at John Moffett Celtic Information & Events 23

We Are The Scottish Society of Louisville…

Established in 1993 as a nonprofit organization to enrich the cultural lives of members in the Kentuckiana area.

The Society offers exposure to Scottish heritage and preserves, enhances and fosters pride in our Scottish Ancestry.

The Society sponsors local and regional activities and is a nonsectarian organization with no religious affiliation.

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extraordinaire and can be heard on Saturday From The President’s Desk mornings at 8:00 am on WFPK 91.9 (FM) George “Jeff” Forbes Kentucky Home-front. He shared with us stories about encountering a ghost in Scotland and how acute your taste becomes the more scotch samples you taste! It was indeed a wonderful 26th Annual Burns Night celebration with about 170 attendees. He has written a book composed of many The ceremony, food, music and the toasts were stories entitled HITCHHIKER. I’ve already read a fantastic. I want to extend a special “THANK few of the stories and they are wonderful tales YOU” to Janice Beatty for all her efforts in from all walks of life. If you didn’t get one at coordinating this event. She just did a fabulous the meeting you can obtain one via the internet job making it happen. Thanks to all of those at http://www.colbobky.com/. Thank you Bob! who “kicked in” and voluntarily helped. There Your program was indeed a treat. are too many to mention here, but we know We are looking forward to a lot of events. who you are and the SSL is most grateful!!! Tartan Day on April 6th at Molly Malone’s and It wouldn’t be complete without a big thank Robbin Goodin is looking for some outreach you to our visiting Master of Ceremonies, Robin ideas we can do through the public library to Jarrett. It turns out that Robin and his wife enhance awareness with respect to Scotland Deneice live in the same subdivision that Linda and the SSL. We will also be participating in a and I resided in when we lived in Indianapolis. Kirking at Beulah Presbyterian Church on It’s a small world as they say. Robin is the Sunday April 22nd at 10:40 am. This is in President of the Indianapolis Scottish Society celebration of their 150th Anniversary. and was more than willing to help us this year. In finishing, I can’t help but recall a brief The address to the Haggis!! Who does it any conversation I had with one of our members, better that Mark Johnson? I’ll tell you…… Bill Leroy. He noted that the average age of our NOBODY!! End of discussion. membership was, let’s say…….moving on up there. Not to worry…as we are all living longer, What a great toast to the Lads and the Lassies but we need to think of what we can do to from John and Carol Moffett. Original and encourage the younger folks to engage in their unique, it was most endearing to all. I am told heritage, especially Scottish, if our Society is to they wrote each toast at separate times, not remain viable. He’s right! So perhaps be knowing what the other had written. It came thinking about this as you approach our next together beautifully. monthly meeting, which is an open forum. We Thanks to the Next Exit for their music and to will need some ideas in this area and would the Corson's for getting us on our feet and welcome those you might have. doing that Country Dancing thing. Was that not great fun!!? Respectfully submitted, Shifting gears a little, we were fortunate to have Bob Thompson present at our monthly George E. (Jeff) Forbes Membership Meeting. Bob is a storyteller

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Recording Secretary  Account Balances for both the General Fund and Judy Stubbs the Heritage Fund were reported.  Final Accounting: Burns Dinner-All invoices have been paid.

Membership Report-Jim Hughes Membership Meeting Minutes February 27, 2018  Jim reminded Society members that dues are to be paid by April 1st.

 Jim reported that there are 141 total members President Report-Jeff Forbes: and 30 people were present for this meeting,  Jeff welcomed Visitors and Guests: Bob including the guests. Thompson-speaker; and Joyce Metzger.

 The General Meeting was called to order at Regional Celtic Report-Robbin Goodin 7:04PM in the Seeker’s Room-#250, Christ

Church United Methodist, at 4614 Brownsboro  Robbin requested Burns Night pictures for the Road, Louisville, KY 40207, with a warm SSL history binder. welcome to everyone.  She requested sign-ups for the IUSE campus  Birthdays-President Forbes recognized the Society exhibit. names of members celebrating February  Glasgow Scottish Games this year will feature birthdays with a rousing round of singing by the SSL as the Honored Society. membership! The dates are publicized in our  Bill Leroy spoke about the Grandfather Newsletter. Mountain Games as our Society is being invited  Solicitation for Commissioners 2018-2019 Ballot to share in staffing an exhibit with the -Officers are elected on odd years and Caledonian Society of Cincinnati. Bill invites Commissioners are elected on even years. membership to attend. It is the second week of Currently, there are two Commissioner open July, the 12th through the 15th. Grandfather positions: Electronic Services Chair and Mountain Festival and Games are understood Education/Entertainment Program Chair. Stan as the penultimate Festival and Games. Campbell has agreed to run for Electronic Grandfather Mountain is near Linville, NC. Services. A few members are being considered  Tartan Day-April 6th. Outreach to Public Library for the Education/Entertainment Program as community service, please sign-up to staff Chair. John Dickson invited all to consider the exhibit. Dinner at Molly Malone’s volunteering and to let him, Pat Schweitzer or with 10% donated back to the Society. Jim Hughes know of their interest in being  Upcoming Kirking-April 22nd at Beulah nominated. Presbyterian Church. Arrival time is at 10:15

AM. Those interested in participating need to Vice-President’s Report-Janice Beatty be at church by 10:15 AM. Church will be

celebrating their 150th anniversary. Church is  Heritage Report-3 applications being considered located on Bardstown Road. during this current selection time.

 All present recognized Janice for the hard work Newsletter-John Moffett in organizing the Burns Night Gala Celebration.  John reported that the March newsletter is

almost ready for publication. Treasurer’s Report-John Dickson (Continued on page 5)

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(Continued from page 4) the date of the St. Patrick’s Day parade in Louisville. Social Media/Web Site-Marleen Bailie/Stan Campbell Educational Programs-Arch Cunningham  Marleen thanked Society for encouragement,  Arch reported that a program speaker and over the years, to develop her skills to create theme for each month in 2018 has been the Society’s website. She is transitioning in established. March and Stan Campbell will take over. Marleen announced the Society’s new website McFritz Update-Pat Schweitzer is up and running. Before leaving the podium a  Pat Sweitzer announced the upcoming German hearty round of applause was given to thank American event on March 10th, which is also Marleen for her time, service and dedication. the date of the St. Patrick’s Day parade in Louisville. Educational Programs-Arch Cunningham  Arch reported that a program speaker and Business Meeting Adjourned : 7:28 PM. theme for each month in 2018 has been Intermission-Refreshments (15 minutes) established. Program Presentation: Guest Speaker, Bob Thompson McFritz Update-Pat Schweitzer “Scotland, The Other Side of the Ocean and  Pat Sweitzer announced the upcoming German Road.” American event on March 10th, which is also Respectfully Submitted, Judy Stubbs, Recording Secretary

Jim Hughes, Membership Commissioner, reported the following numbers.

We had 37 people attend the February Meeting and two Guests.

Jim Hughes

Our Guest Speaker, Bob Thompson-well traveled and an excellent Storyteller and a great entertainer.

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March 2018

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

1 2 3 John Stuart

4 5 6 7 8 9 10 John Scott Carol Moffett Ted McGill

11 12 13 14 15 16 17 St. 7:00PM Samuel Patrick’s Day CCUM Bennett SSL Board Meeting

18 19 20 5-8 PM 21 22 23 24 Janice Beatty Rose Indiana Anne Lewis Shacklett University Internation al Festival

25 26 277:00 PM 28 29 30 31 Doris Wilson SSL General Good Friday Meeting CCUM

Mary Carr

March Birthdays

3-John Stuart 9-Ted McGill 19-Rose Shacklett 27-Mary Faye Carr 5-John Scott 14-Samuel Bennett 21-Anne Lewis 7-Carol Moffett 18-Janice Beatty 25-Doris Wilson

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April 2018

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Easter Sunday Chad Bruce David Davis Sanford Reina Connie Fry Berenberg Hamilton

April Fools National Day Tartan Day

8 9 10 7:00PM 11 12 13 14 Peggy French CCUM Sharon Lillie Karen Ruth Ann SSL Board Berenberg Moffett Meeting

Peach Britain

15 16 17 18 19 20 21 Dot Scott Archie Cunningham

27 Mark 22 10:40 AM 23 24 7:00 PM 25 26 Johnson 28 Kirking - Adrian Cole SSL General Damien Burns Kathleen Marye Dillon Janie Blome Bill Leroy Anderson Beulah Pres. Meeting CCUM Matthews Patty Smith Church Scott Blome Arbor Day

29 30 Ann Barbieri

April Birthdays 2-Chad Bruce 10-Peach Britain 23-Adrian Cole 27-Mark Johnson 4-David Davis 11-Sharon Lillie 24-Scott Blome 27-Marye Dillon Matthews 5-Sanford Berenberg 12-Karen Berenberg 25-Damien Burns 28-Janie Blome 6-Reina Hamilton 13-Ruth Ann Moffett 25-Bill Leroy 30-Ann Barbieri 7-Connie Fry 19-Dot Scott 25-Patty Smith 8-Peggy French 21-Archie Cunningham 26-Kathleen Anderson

Is your name is missing from our birthday list? Contact Jim Hughes at [email protected] to have your date added.

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2018 Meetings are now at Christ Church United Methodist on 4614 Brownsboro Road, Louisville, KY.

3/13/2018 7:00 PM SSL Board Meeting

3/20/2018 5:00-8:00 PM IUSE International Festival, Hoosier Room, New Albany, Indiana

3/27/2018 7:00 PM SSL General Meeting–”Open Forum Discussion”

4/6/2018 Tartan Day-Friday April 6th

4/10/2018 7:00 PM SSL Board Meeting

4/22/2018 Kirking - Beulah Presbyterian Church Louisville, KY at 10:40 AM

4/24/2018 7:00 PM SSL General Meeting-”Bluegrass Music-NEXT EXIT Band”

5/8/2018 7:00 PM SSL Board Meeting

5/22/2018 7:00 PM SSL General Meeting-”Scottish Trivia”

6/2-3/2018 Glasgow Highland Games, Barren River State Resort Park 6/12/2018 7:00 PM SSL Board Meeting 6/26/2018 7:00 PM SSL General Meeting-John & Jenny Dickson-”Clan Connections”

7/10/2018 7:00 PM SSL Board Meeting

7/24/2018 7:00 PM SSL General Meeting- John Moffett-”Getting the Most out of the Newsletters” 8/14/2018 7:00 PM SSL Board Meeting 8/28/2018 7:00 PM SSL General Meeting-”Scottish Cooking with Carol Moffett-Savory Dishes”

9/1/2018 WorldFest Belvedere (the events is from August 31—September 3) this only day for SSL

9/8-9/2018 Columbus Scottish Games, Bartholomew Fair Grounds, Columbus Indiana

9/11/2018 7:00 PM SSL Board Meeting

9/15/2018 Central Kentucky Celtic Festival and Highland Games—Eminence, Kentucky

9/25/2018 7:00 PM SSL General Meeting-Megan Burnett (TBA)

10/9/2018 7:00 PM SSL Board Meeting

10/23/2018 7:00 PM SSL General Meeting-Carol Jarboe (TBA)

10/28/2018 Kirking, Okolona Presbyterian Church, Louisville, KY 10:45 AM

11/13/2018 7:00 PM SSL Board Meeting

11/18/2018 Kirking – St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, New Albany, IN 10:00 AM

11/27/2018 7:00 PM SSL General Meeting-”Auction & Dinner Fund Raiser for Heritage Fund”

12/25/2018 No meeting s all of December-Merry Christmas — 8 — March 2018 The Scottish Society of Louisville Volume XXI, Issue 3

th The Next Exit Band, joined by drummer Mark Mclean of the 26 Annual Louisville Pipe Band played a beautiful, but haunting melody, “Ghosts of Culloden” which was both moving and inspiring. Burns Night Gala Celebration Col. Bruce Campbell, (a Society member and a stalwart of our Suppers) rose to give the toast to the United States. At the conclusion of his toast, Col. Campbell called upon all serving By James Hughes and former military personnel to come forward and be recog- Thanks to the stupendous efforts of Gary & Pat Schweitzer nized. It was surprising just how many there were! and their band of willing helpers; Mick Anderson, Brad Lies and Dan Bailie, the dining room of Woodhaven Country Club We were very fortunate in having such a wonderful couple as was transformed into a delightful Scottish setting. They stra- John and Carol Moffett to deliver the Toast to the Lassies and tegically used our members’ Clan Badges (Shields). As you can the Lassies’ response and they did not disappoint – the imagine this involved a great deal of planning and hard work; strength and weaknesses of the sexes were explored in a de- they succeeded in creating a splendid environment for our lightful and humorous manner, which had the audience in 26th Annual Burns Night Gala Celebration that proved to be stitches. the start of a spectacular evening. Our Master of Ceremonies, Robin Jarrett, an Indiana native, opened the proceedings with For the second successive year, Jim Hughes delivered the a very warm welcome to all the members and guests. “Immortal Memory” as our guest speaker had to call off at short notice, because of the flu. The Flag Procession was next, led by eight members of the Louisville Pipe Band; Anne-Marie deZeeuw, Larry Frederiksen, In his President’s remarks, Jeff took the opportunity to thank; Gary Collins, John Eagles, Rick McKenzie, Laura Doll, Mark Janice Beatty for chairing the Burns committee and overseeing McLean and Andrew Witten and this impressive beginning set the evening’s program and Door Prizes; Melissa Ingram for the tone for the rest of the evening. Linda Forbes (the Presi- providing the much-appreciated cupcakes for dessert. He con- dent’s wife) graciously led the procession of 28 flags (the most tinued thanking Matt & Jenny Elliot of the Scottish Trading we have ever had on display at any event) carried by past Company for providing the kilt for our raffle; Dianne and Hol- presidents, board members, and individuals or their repre- ley Holland for running the Kilt and Bottle raffles, Marleen sentatives who were keen supporters of the Society. Each one Bailie for organizing the tickets and tables, Sanford Berenberg approached had deemed it an honor and a privilege to partici- for editing the printed program, Woodhaven for their excel- pate. See the list of Clan Flags and their bearers on Page 15. lent menu and impeccable service. He thanked a host of other It truly was an impressive sight to see so many Clan Flags in helpers including donors and sponsors who working before, their resplendent colors. Thanks to John Dickson and Jim during, and after the event. Working together made the Hughes for organizing this important part of the evening. evening a joyous celebration, that we have come to enjoy. He finished by presenting a bottle of malt whisky to Robin and There then followed the “Calling of the Clans’ – an emotional Mark as a token of our appreciation. time when Clan members can pay homage to their “Family”. After the recessional, we had the Haggis Procession proudly With the formal part of the evening over we were then enter- led by piper, Karen Brumley, followed by Mark Johnson (who tained by New Exit Band (comprising; Dennis Halleron, Mike gave the address), The Society’s President Jeff Forbes (whisky Schroeder, Robbin Goodin—a Society board member, Tom bearer), and finally Arch Cunningham who had the honor of Cunningham and Kyle Ellison). The audience greatly appreci- carrying the Haggis. Mark’s passionate address lifted our ated their music as evidenced by the rapturous applause. spirits with a clear and precise rendition of “Ode to a Haggis” in an accent that would shame many a Scott. He ended with a With the music of Next Exit still fresh on our minds, Don and dramatic flourish by stabbing the haggis with his dagger, then Kathy Corson soon had us on our feet with a selection of lifting his glass to celebrate, “To the Haggis!” Scottish Country dances which we had rehearsed at our last meeting in January and judging by the numbers on the dance Before the meal, complete with the traditional haggis, neeps floor, it was enthusiastically received. After the last dance, an’ tatties, our member, Rev. Peggy French gave the blessing the dancers were joined the members of the audience to form ending in time-honored fashion with the “Selkirk Grace”. a large circle for the Grand Finale of “Auld Lang Syne” sung with gusto and just a hint of sadness that it was all over. “Some hae meat, and canna eat, And some wad eat that want it, And so… ended the Society’s 26th consecutive Burns Night But we hae meat and we can eat, Gala Celebration—and what a spectacular evening it was! Sae let the Lord be Thanket.”

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Burns Night Gala Celebration Photos Scottish Society of Louisville

Procession of Tartan Flags Led By Photos by Many Guests See Page 14 the Louisville Pipe Band

Presenting the Clan Moffat Flag John Moffett, President, The Haggis Procession Clan Moffat Society Led by Karen Brumley, Piper

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Mark Johnson Address To The Haggis

Carol Moffett presenting the MacDougall Flag Jim & Jean Hughes Amy & Mark Johnson

Next Exit Band

Mandolin—Mike Schroeder Fiddle — Tom Cunningham Banjo — Kyle Ellison Guitar — Dennis Halleron Upright Bass—Robbin Goodin Next Exit Band

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Laura Doll Keeping Watch of the Flags

(From Left) Aaron Baillie, Emily Birdsong, Marleen and Dan Baillie under the Robin Jarrett John Stansbury Baillie family Shield. Master of Ceremonies

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Burns Night Gala Celebration Photos Scottish Society of Louisville

James Hughes and Stephen Challis Glenn (a friend) & Jane Seelig Karen Brumley

Member of the Louisville Pipe Band (From Left) Larry Frederiksen, John James Hughes, Eagles, Anne-Marie deZeeuw, Gary Collins, Rick McKenzie, Mark McLean, Andrew Witten and Laura Doll. “The Immortal Memory”

John & Carol Moffett gave the Toasts to Lassies and the Elizabeth & Richard Moffett Jennifer & John Kiernan Lassies’ Response! — 13 — March 2018 The Scottish Society of Louisville Volume XXI, Issue 3 Burns Night Gala Celebration Photos Scottish Society of Louisville

Thanks to all who worked before, during and after the 26th Annual Burns Night Gala Celebration to make it one of the best events of the year.

I would like to thank the Photogra- phers who sent me Photos that appear later in this issues, they are; Marleen Baille, Jim Hughes, Jenny and John Dickson, Martha & Gene Roberson, and John and Jennifer Kiernan.

Can’t wait until next year!

Kay Smith traveled from Adrian, Michigan to attend our Burns Night with her son and daughter in law, John & Jenny Dickson.

Nominations are now being accepted for Programs & Doug Grant Education Commissioner and Electronic Services Com- missioner (ESC). If interested contact John Dickson, Pat Kilt Raffle Winner Sweitzer or Jim Hughes. Steve Campbell has already agreed to be nominated for ESC. Elections are sched- uled for March 27th Meeting. Newly elected commis- Sponsored by sioners will be sworn in at the April Meeting. Scottish Trading FYI-Officers are elected on odd years and Commission- ers are elected on even years. Company

— 14 — March 2018 The Scottish Society of Louisville Volume XXI, Issue 3 Burns Night Gala Celebration Flags Scottish Society of Louisville Clan Procession of Flags Society Presidential Flags (15) Clan Name Carried By Forbes Jeff Forbes Linda Forbes Gunn Jenny Dickson Jenny Dickson MacKay Marla Jo Cameron Aaron Bailie McLeod Sanford Berenberg Janice Beatty McLaren James Hughes Dianne Holland Keith (modern) John Dickson John Dickson MacDonald of Glencoe (AKA Maclain) Howard Hughes Jane Seelig MacDougall Carolyn Mills Carol Moffett McRae David McCreath Murl McRae Robertson (Duncan) Anne Moore Anne Moore Fergusson Rupert Furgerson Melissa Ingram Murray Pat Murray Schweitzer Pat Murray Schweitzer Colquhoun David Colhoun Mary Cunningham McDuff Bill Hockensmith Holley Holland Rose Alex Rose John Stansbury Member Owned (8) Anderson Mick Anderson Mick Anderson Hay Robbin Gooding Armand Hayes Moffat John Moffett John Moffett Leslie Judy Stubbs Judy Stubbs Guthrie Jenny Dickson Victoria Snelling Keith (ancient) John Dickson James Dickson McFritz Gary Schweitzer Gay Schweitzer Universal Masonic Tartan Clay Ackiss Dr. Harper A Knight of St. Andrew (Scottish Rite) Donated (5) Hall Dale Hall Dot Scott Lockhart Jeff Lockhart Ruth Ann Moffett Macintosh Patty Hughes Jim Wallace MacLeod of Harris Al Smith Bill Leroy Wallace Bill & June Wallace June Wallace — 15 — March 2018 The Scottish Society of Louisville Volume XXI, Issue 3

Future Event

Tuesday March 20, 2018 5-8 PM

gain this year the Scottish Society of Louisville will have a booth at the this annual celebration of international diversity! If you are interested in participating please contactA Robbin Goodin for more information. If you are interested in attending the event as a spectator tickets are sold at the door (Students and children under 12 are $5, and Adults are $8)

Enjoy samples of international food, experience music and dance performances representing different cultures, and learn about internationally-focused groups on our campus and in the community. Ticket sales benefit student scholarships!

Next Meeting

March 27, 2018

Our Business Meeting starts at 7:00 PM

Bring your ideas about SSL for the future. Let’s talk about what we like; what we don’t; what we could do better; and what we shouldn’t do at all. It’s and open forum. So bring your ideas and an optimistic and encouraging spirit.

Christ Church United Methodist 4614 Brownsboro Road, Louisville, KY s Night Gala Celebration

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Friday April 6, 2018 (Watch future newsletters for information about Tartan Day Activities) Did You Know? National Tartan Day is a celebration of Scottish heritage and also marks the anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Arbroath. The Declaration of Arbroath is a declaration of Scottish Independence, signed in 1320. The declaration is in the form of a letter ad- dressed to Pope John XXII and declared Scotland as an independent and sovereign state. The declaration was written at the Arbroath Abbey by Bernard of Kilwinning, Chancellor of Scotland and Abbot of Arbroath.

National Tartan Day originated in New York City when the mayor, Ed Koch, declared July 1, 1982 as Tartan day, a one-time celebration of the 200th anniversary of repealing the Act of Proscription (August 12, 1747), which had forbidden Scots to wear tartan. Then in 2004, the National Capital Tartan Day Committee lob- bied US House Representatives to designate April 6 as National Tartan Day, a day which was adopted on March 9, 2005. Contact Robbin Goodin, Regional Celtic Commissioner

Future Event

April Sunday, April 22, 2018 22 Service Starts at 10:40 AM Participants are requested at 10:15 AM

Beulah Presbyterian Church 150th Anniversary Celebration 6704 Bardstown Road Louisville, Kentucky 42091

You are invited to attend this unique occasion and participate in a Kirking as part of their th 150 Anniversary Celebration.

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Future meeting

April 24, 2018

Our Business Meeting starts at 7:00 PM

Following that some spirited Bluegrass Music Next Exit Style. Get Ready to tap your feet

Christ Church United Methodist 4614 Brownsboro Road, Louisville, KY

Help Needed

SCOTTISH SOCIETY OF LOUISVILLE IN SEARCH OF COMMISSIONER OF PROGRAMS AND EDUCATION

We are in need of a volunteer to replace Arch Cunningham as Commissioner of Program and Education. Arch Cunningham has spent many years putting together and lining up presentations for our monthly meetings. We need someone with an interest in Scottish history who has some community contacts and is willing to reach out to various resources within the community. Archie has filled all the spots for 2018, so whoever volunteers for this position can spend this year developing programs for next year (no immediate pressure). Thank for considering this message and helping the SSL. If you know someone of interest, please contact them directly. If you are interested, please contact any member of the board immediately. Thanks for your consideration.

— 18 — March 2018 The Scottish Society of Louisville Volume XXI, Issue 3 Whale Watching in the Firth of Forth—in Scotland?

This kilt pin was found It’s true. (See Photo Below by Brian Wells a fisherman after the Burns Night Gala using his phone camera.) People are watching Celebration at Woodhaven Humpback Whales in Scotland near the Firth of Forth! Firth is the estuary of the river Forth as it enters the Country Club. North Sea. A number of Humpbacks have been spotted and they don’t appear to be camera shy. It is a Clan Gunn kilt pin. Humpback whales are 39-52 feet in length and can weigh as much as 40 tons. Humpbacks are from the Please contact species of Baleen Whales. Baleen Whales are filter Janice Beatty feeders, using their baleen to strain small prey items Or (including small fish, krill, copepods, and zooplankton) Call 502) 637-6045 from seawater. The sight of a Humpback Whale breaching the water’s surface and splashing back into the sea is breathtaking. Imagine the power it must Lost & Found possess to propel a 40 ton animal into the air. These majestic giants make us feel sheepishly small and vulnerable. Gunn Motto: AUT PAX AUT BELLUM “Either Peace or War”

Photo by Brian Wells .

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Information For Our New Members

Welcome to our new members. Coming into a new group can be a little scary, but know that if you have any questions, just ask. The people in the SSL are some of the friendliest you would ever want to meet. Here is a little bit of information to get you started:  Read the newsletter and the website. All upcoming events will be listed both places. If you want more information, you can contact any of the board members. Their information is found on the last page of this newsletter.  All meetings will have a business meeting, some time to socialize, and a program.  January/February brings our Burns Night Dinner. You won’t want to miss that. There will be food, drink, raffles, entertainment, and an all-around good time.  May starts our “Event” season. The Society sets up a booth at many local and state Scottish and Celtic events, and even a couple of out-of-state events. Don’t be afraid. Jump on in and help us in our booth. It’s not hard, and everyone will help. It is a great way to get to know some of the members  November is a really fun meeting. We have a potluck dinner and an auction. Members will be informed of what type of dish to bring according to last name. The auction is so much fun. Everyone is asked to bring at least one item, if they wish, to donate. Now, you will find that a lot of the items are things you would love to have, but some of them … well, you just have to be there to appreciate it. Proceeds benefit the Heritage Fund, which helps promote the study of Celtic-related “studies” by individuals.  In December, we do not have a meeting.  Please visit the table that is set up at our meetings. You will find brochures for upcoming games, magazines, SSL items that are for sale, and many other things. We hope that you will attend as many meetings as possible (hopefully all of them). We are so happy to have you as a part of the group. Heritage Fund

The Heritage Fund Committee is accepting applications for the dispersal of scholarship funds. The Fund helps support the efforts of SSL members to pursue studies of the many different aspects of Celtic culture, which may include music (piping, drumming, fiddling, etc.), art (dancing, weaving, etc.), language (Gaelic, etc.) and athletics (Highland games). his Fund can also support a person’s interest in an educational program or project that furthers the understanding of Scottish culture and history. Scottish Society members in good standing can apply for funds or can sponsor non-members for scholarships. The application form and guidelines can be picked up on the evening of the Society’s monthly meeting from the Heritage Fund Committee Chairperson, Janice Beatty, or by e-mail at [email protected], or by using the online form here. The deadlines for receipt of applications are March 31st and September 30th.

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You can find us on the internet in a couple of places. Our Society offers a Life Membership Program. You can attain this status by paying a one-time Webpage: http://scotsoflou.com/ membership fee of 10 times the current dues rate. Twitter: https://twitter.com/ScotsofLou At this time, a life membership for a single person Facebook: is $240. A family life membership is $360. http://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Scottish-Society-of- Louisville/326984024109?ref=ts Please see the Commissioner of Member Services, Jim Hughes, or email him for more details at On our Facebook page, you are welcome to add pictures from [email protected] about our memberships. Society events, to post/share some Scottish history or infor- Remember, every new life member is mation, or just say “hi.” acknowledged at the Burns Night Gala! — 20 — March 2018 The Scottish Society of Louisville Volume XXI, Issue 3

Scotland Forever

— 21 — March 2018 The Scottish Society of Louisville Volume XXI, Issue 3