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

Summer 2005 Vol 39, No 1 From the Desk of the President

A very belated Happy scheduled to coincide with the Annual and prosper with your tax-deductible New Year to all Wal- Gathering of Clans in Salado, TX, from contributions. I encourage you all to con- laces and their fami- 11-13 November 2005. Plan to join us sider making a contribution soon. lies throughout the there. As the year progresses we will world. On behalf of keep you posted on other events of I apologize that this newsletter is late. the Officers and note. We had intended to have one out for you Board Members of in early February, but unfortunately our Clan Wallace Soci- At an impromptu board meeting held at Award Winning Editor and Director Tom ety, let me extend our the annual Mesa (AZ) Scottish Games Wallace, had two major computer fail- Best Wishes for a and Festival in February 2005, we offi- ures and recovering data has been a Wonderful and Pros- cially transferred Treasurer responsibili- painfully slow process. Your patience perous 2005. I anticipate that this year will ties from new Executive Vice-President with us is greatly appreciated. In this be very special for us; full of new begin- William J. Wallace from Mesa, AZ, to modern day of viruses, spam, and spy- nings and changes that will enhance our new Director Robert Bruce Wallace ware, they pose a constant inconven- Society and increase our membership and from California. ience in doing business online. participation. Finally, I draw your attention to the arti- Our webmaster Jim Wallace from Bowie, During a By-laws Amendment ballot held cle on Page 6 that concerns the kick off MD, has done an outstanding job of giv- in late 2004, the voting Council Members on 01 July 2005 of the new “CWSW ing the CWSW website an updated look. approved a plan to add an Annual Mem- Rewards Program”. Here is a grand There are lots of new items and interest- bership Category for our Society. During opportunity to assist the Society grow (Continued on page 7) this year the Board has been working on the necessary administrative changes and the development of an implementation Ciad Mille Failte: CWSW New Members plan. This has been a long and somewhat tedious process. The official announce- On behalf of Ian Francis Wallace of that Priscilla Ann Wurm, Marysville, CA ment of the start date and the details of Ilk, 35th Chief of Clan Wallace, the Presi- Frank David Fulfs Marin this new Membership Plan will be an- dent and the Board of Directors welcome Ballston Lake, NY nounced in the next newsletter, and con- the forty-one individuals listed below to Celia Fulfs Marin, Ballston Lake, NY currently on the website. Look for these the Clan Council and to our Society, re- Emma Beckwith Wilson, Richmond, VA announcements. spectively. Ciad mile failte! Mae McClernon Wilson, Richmond, VA Danielle Sharilyn Fulfs, Seattle, WA This is an auspicious year for Wallace, and th COUNCIL MEMBERS Mikaila Dawn Fulfs, Seattle, WA commemorations to honor the 700 year James N. Wallace M.D.., Erich Jon Fulfs, Seattle, WA of the death of our hero and champion, Sir East Gadsden, AL William Wallace, have already started. Rayna E. Sloane, Phoenix, AZ LIFETIME MEMBERS Earlier this year, CWSW was the Honored Paul Lance Wallace, Tempe, AZ Gayle "Rick" Wallace, Mesa, AZ Clan at the Swamp Celts Highland Games Robert Darryl Wallace, Concord, CA Olivia Laine Wallace, Glendale, AZ and Celtic Festival held annually in April Gregor James McFarland, Salida, CO Mary Clement Graham, Tracy, CA near New Orleans, LA. As your President, William E. Wallace, Grand Junction, CO Vonda Jane Fulfs, CA* I attended to represent you, and Director George M. Wallace, Columbus, OH Robert R. Wallace, Browns Valley, CA Jean Robinson Wallace and her husband Nancy R. Howard, Jackson, LA Susan Wallace, Browns Valley, CA Dick from Little Rock, AR, were present to Kenneth R. Sorrels, Alvin, TX Richard H. Wallace, Newark, DE convene at this location for the first time. Lindsey Lovic Wallace, Marietta, GA UPGRADES TO COUNCIL David Williams, Jacksonville, FL Plans for the Wallace 700 Gathering Tour Chev. Mark W. Nelson KCSts, Diana Jayne Jackonis, to Scotland in August 2005 are complete Prescott Valley, AZ Germantown, MD and arrangements are firm. I am really Vonda Jane Fulfs, CA Amanda-Marie Carolyn Massey looking forward to this trip. Joanne E. Wallace, Concow, CA Crumpton, MD Linda Ruby Wallis, Benicia, CA Janet Glover Long, Midland, MI Our Annual Directors Meeting for 2005 is Andrew Hart Wallace, Marysville, CA (Continued on page 7) PAGE 2 AM FEAR-GLÉIDHIDH SUMMER 2005 Report on the 2004 Annual Directors Meeting

ADM CALL TO ORDER has all of the convenor’s merchandise money for one of those two purposes. Friday, 24 September 2004 and is trying to find a source for cotton fabric in the Wallace Tartan. She is Lifetime Achievement Award: John The meeting was opened at 7:15PM by hoping to have a “Convenor’s Corner” in Wallace reported on the of the Lifetime President, John R. Wallace. A quorum the newsletter. Achievement Award to Chuck Bearman. was declared and Elmer Inman gave his proxy to Dick Wallace and Tom Wallace Other Reports: Marcus Wallace Regional Commissioner: John gave his proxy to Marcus. reported on document and publication Wallace reported on the status of the translation. Maitland papers being “Test Run” for a Wallace Commissioner The minutes of the 2003 Annual Meeting translated by a person who translates for Eastern Canada. There is no report were approved as reviewed by the board Latin. Hopefully, this translation will be from James Hamilton Wallace who was following the 2003 meeting. done in 2005. appointed commissioner last year. At this time there are no plans to make The 2004 treasurer’s financial report Data Base Administrator: Dick similar appointments. was presented and approved. It was for Wallace, council member from Arkansas the year ending 30 September 2004. It reported on his efforts as Data Base Convenor Survey: Wayne spoke about was noted that several bills were yet to Administrator. MIA, deceased & active the convenor survey that he did. He be paid for the year. It was moved, members are on separate lists. The list stated that a few people did not seconded and passed (MSP) to accept of people needs to be kept current. Dick respond. Of the 40 who did respond treasurer’s report as presented. hopes to have program with database of there were only three who did not members so a convenor can get specific consent to the publishing of personal REPORTS names with specific information. The data. It was decided to discuss the real goal is to have a Data Base survey more at the Saturday morning Election Committee: The Election and Manager who could supply the meeting. Ballot Committee report was prepared information to any director who needs it. by Larry Slight and given by John CWSW Policy Sheets: John presented Wallace. There were three openings on Unfinished Business from 2003 CWSW Policy Sheets for the board the board and only three council John updated potential amendments and approval. One dealt with the importance members were nominated. Therefore changes to the organization due to the no election of board members was held. vote in the summer. Jo Anne will be However, there was a change to the By- working with the state of Texas to amend President’s Medallion laws which required a vote. Fifty five the Articles of Incorporation. When it is council members voted with 50 voting in complete all council members will be At the Septem- favor of the change and 5 voting against mailed a copy of the updated articles. ber 2004 An- it. nual Board of Redesigned Card & Certificate: A new Director’s Membership: The Membership style card and membership certificate meeting held in McPherson, Committee Report was given by Richard were presented and discussed. John KS, it was A. Wallace. He reported that from 24 presented the idea of having a blank unanimously October 2003 to 16 September 2004 form preprinted so that the membership decided to there were 64 new members with 12 of chair could print out the proper establish a them council members. The state with certificate. The certificates will be printed President’s the most new members was California on parchment paper. John Wallace led Medallion shall with seventeen. Pennsylvania had eight the discussion with input from Jan and be presented and North Carolina had five. Dick Wallace related to their experience to each Society President at the time of his/her election, with the membership committee. which shall represent their status of office. Newsletter: Newsletter Editor and Discussion continued related to The Medallion is a uniquely designed cast Manager Report was given by Wayne membership cards. They can be made pewter pendant about three and one quar- Jones. Tom Wallace serves as editor as reduced certificates. It was MSP to ter inches tall, shaped like a shield with a but he was unable to attend. Elmer get bids on standard certificate and checkered border, and containing the Clan Inman also serves on the committee but membership cards. Wallace Badge (Elderslie, with chiefly coro- was also unable to attend. Wayne gave net) with the words “ Clan Wallace Society Worldwide” above the badge and the word a report combining the editor and Scotland Tour: Lois Wallace brought “President” below the badge. This Medal- manager report. We had winter, spring the board up to date on the plans for the lion will be suspended from a ribbon made and summer issues. It was noted that 2005 Wallace Gathering and Tour. So of the Clan Wallace Red Tartan and shall the variety of articles is improving. The far 38 have signed up for the tour and 15 be worn around the neck. Presidents and cost of the mailing for the two issues have signed up for the pre tour. There Past Presidents are authorized to wear was $495.78. has been money received from people these Medallions at Scottish Heritage func- who expressed an interest. That sum is tions and at any other activities or occa- $700.00 which could be used to cover sions where representation of the Society Convenor Affairs: The Convenor is warranted, desired, or appropriate. Affairs Report was given by Jean the expense of a guest or a reception for Robinson Wallace. She reports that she the tour group. It was MSP to use the PAGE 3 AM FEAR-GLÉIDHIDH SUMMER 2005 Report on the 2004 Annual Directors Meeting of attendance at the ADM. A second Following lunch and participation in the board policy dealt with board member Budget: The 2005 Budget was presented opening ceremonies of the games the assignments and job descriptions by Treasurer William J. Wallace. A copy board reassembled for the afternoon including a new one of Recognition of budget is attached. The budget total is portion of the meeting. Program Manager. It was MSP to adopt $11,718.00. It was MSP to accept the each of the policies. The third policy budget as presented. Website Server: The Website is being dealt with a Presidential Medallion to be moved to a new server. The new site will worn by each past president as well as Next ADM: It was decided to hold the have much more space. However, the the current president. He showed the 2005 ADM in Salado, TX, in conjunction process of moving is not yet advanced one which had been designed. He then with games which will be held from 11-13 enough to determine particular space and presented it to Past President, Marcus November 2005. Other locations were password requirements. Wallace. Others who will receive the discussed, but the board voted to return to medallion include past presidents, Salado, TX, in 2005. Additional By-Laws Review: Thomas Wallace and JoAnne Wallace. It Committee to review/update By-Laws was a consensus that Ann Wallace, Officers 2005: Wayne Jones discussed JoAnne & Marcus & Wayne will be the widow of a past president who was also the election of new officers for 2005. He committee with the chair being one of the founding officers should be had reviewed the jobs currently held and determined by the committee. It was awarded a medallion also. It was MSP to told who had agreed to continue in the suggested that there be a change in the adopt the medallion and the policy jobs for another year. John will continue mission statement allowing for a better regarding the presentation of the as President, Bill J. will serve as definition of society benefits. It was noted medallion. Executive-Vice President, Kay will that changing a mission statement is continue to serve as secretary and, new easier than changing the by-laws. The meeting adjourned until 10.00 in the director, Bob Wallace has agreed to serve morning at the grounds as treasurer It was MSP to accept the New Dues Structure: A discussion was slate. held about implementing the new dues ADM RECONVENED structure. This will be developed and Saturday, 24 September 2004 Brochures: William J Wallace discussed shared via email with the board. a new CWSW Tri-fold Brochure Design: The meeting opened at 10:00. All The consensus was that development Handbooks and Job Descriptions: directors were present except Elmer would be continued. Recognition Program Director –MSP to Inman and Tom Wallace who had each add Recognition Program. John R. sent proxies. Society Chaplin: Larry Snyder had Wallace will fill this position. served in the position of chaplain. Certification of Directors 2005: Upon However, he has not been active in recent Third Seal: The President requested opening the meeting the new directors years. There will not be a formally that he be given permission to purchase were certified as duly elected. They are assigned chaplain. John will contact him a third seal. The secretary and the as follows: John R. Wallace and William to let him know of the board’s decision. membership chair also each have a seal. J. Wallace who are currently serving as The board agreed that he should directors and Robert Bruce Wallace, Jr. CWSW Newsletter: The Wallace purchase a third seal. from California who is newly elected. newsletter won second place as best The board voted to approve their small newsletter. This was the second Regional Report: Convenor Information: certification. year it has won an award. Regional Commissioner – no report was Congratulations to the editor, Tom from received. Convenor Survey: The board continued the Board for the Award for 2004. It was their discussion of the convenor survey. announced that Marcus will be assisting Proposed By-law Amendments: John Among the things that convenors wanted Tom in editing the newsletter. He will also & JoAnne will discuss the by-laws was the chance to share information with try to establish a bibliography of Wallace changes which the council members other convenors, to have some books which could be published in the voted for in August. JoAnne will handle information for convenors in the newsletter. the legal requirements in Texas. newsletter and to list the games each one convenes. Other things mentioned CWSW Books: Kay Cayler noted that the Awards Program: The board having included availability of additional Wallace books which the society publishes appear reviewed the handbook and the plans for information including books. Some to have a genealogical content when, in a recognition handbook voted to approve asked about the poster of Mel Gibson in fact, they have very little genealogical the handbook as presented. This his Braveheart role. Others asked for value for most people. Some of the board program will allow for levels of donations more genealogical information and members spoke of the history of the with appropriate recognition for each shared convenor activities. JoAnne will decision to reprint some of the books. It level. It also establishes guidelines for check on the copyright restrictions was determined that at this time no the achievement awards associated with the poster and Kay changes would be made regarding the agreed to develop a genealogy packet. reprinting and publishing of the books The meeting adjourned at 3:00 PM. which the society sells. NEW BUSINESS Submitted, Kay Fulfs Cayler, Secretary. SUMMER 2005 AM FEAR-GLÉIDHIDH PAGE 4 Wallace Artistic Events Clan Wallace Represented at Annual Gala

Scotland’s Stirling is marking the 700th anniversary of the death of the Patriot Sir William Wallace with a series of events over the summer. On Sun- day, 01 May 2005, there was a "Fire & Sword" presentation, that described and recounted how Wal- lace would have lived and what he would have really looked like.

Also on display will be the “Wallace Portrait” that was painted by George Jamieson in 1640. This impor- tant Wallace-related artifact was pur- chased by the Smith L to R: Norma Wallace, Cathy Howard, Ben Howard, Bill J. Wallace, Alameda Wallace, and Bill Gallery in 2004 H. Wallace. All are proudly sporting variants of the Clan Wallace Tartan. through donations and subscriptions. P/M Chris Hossack, a MCPB founder, to On Saturday, 07 May 2005, the Mesa concentrate on the band’s performance. Caledonian Pipe Band (MCPB) celebrated its 25th anniversary and A work by Raymond It was a great evening of piping and raised funds for this summer’s trip to the L. Morehead, Presi- Highland Dancing! The MCPB Grade 4 World Pipe Band Championships in dent of the Muirhead band, the MCPB Grade 3 band and the Glasgow. The evening started with a Clan Society, will be combined bands played for a crowd fine dinner and silent auction. The band part of the exhibit, his personal rendition estimated to be at least 100. Victoria showed a great DVD that chronicled the of Wallace was donated to the gallery to Grant came from Aberdeen, Scotland, to story of the band from it’s inception raise funds for the purchase of the Wal- help the band celebrate and to play a through its 2003 competition at lace Portrait. This exhibition will run from pipe solo. The applause she received Glasgow. 22 July through 02 October 2005. Not to would have destroyed a sound level be outdone, there will be a "William Wal- meter. Along with other pipe solos and As usual, Clan Wallace was there with lace Extravaganza" at Stirling Castle and drum solos, champion Drum Major Kevin three local families, and Bill Horn, Pipe Argyll's Lodging on Sat- McHaffner entertained on lead guitar Major of ‘our’ band, the High Dessert urday and Sunday, 10- with rock tunes. 11 September 2005. P&D of Albuquerque NM. Bill was the evening’s Master of Ceremonies, freeing This event will cover As good as the music was, for many the everything from combat evening’s highlight displays, an authentic was a tribute to medieval camp and mar- Chris Hossack ket scene to drama and and his family. A music. DVD and narration by Chris’s sister Throughout the summer there will be ap- told the story of propriate music performed at the Tol- his dedication to booth in Stirling. Edinburgh will also be piping since he participating with rare documents with a was a child, as Wallace connection on display at Scottish well as his Parliament in Edinburgh from 15 August dedication to to 09 September 2005. These will include make ensuring the actual Declaration of Arbroath, the MCPB’s success. Ayr Manuscript, and the recently discov- ered Lubeck Letter that is attributed to Sir William Wallace during his guardianship. ‘Three Willies” L to R: William Hamilton Wallace Jr., William Hamilton Wallace and William John Wallace at the 2005 Mesa (AZ) Games. SUMMER 2005 AM FEAR-GLÉIDHIDH PAGE 5 Convenors’ News and Members’ Contributions Convenor’s Corner

ety donated the athletic equipment and This is a new column in the newsletter, judges for the first few festivals. We got for the tireless convenors that work the set up and had no tent stakes, we always Scottish festivals for Clan Wallace. I forget something so ‘Wallyworld here we hope that this will be a regular feature in come!’ We got set up and did have a the newsletter and that this will encour- slight wind problem, but the new clan tent age other members of Clan Wallace to area was great and much easier to set up sign up to help work in their state or at than last year. We lost the top of the tent their favorite festivals. I have created a last year because we had a rain storm. group at www.groups.yahoo.com for Clan Wallace won the award for the best the convenors and board members to Scottish attire, the judges saw Dick and use to help each other have better Clan Jim when they came by, I have lost over tents to share information and new 20 pounds and my kilt skirt would not stay ideas. For those of you that have not on my body. Next year Clan Wallace is already joined the group, please email Dick and Jean Wallace (Little Rock, AR) going to donate the Queens jewels for the me at [email protected] and I will pose with President John R. Wallace at Lou- kids to do on Sunday. We got a new give you an invite. You have 7 days to isiana’s “Swamp Celts” Festival. member from a pipe band in Louisiana, join after you receive the email from me we met her in Gonzales 3 weeks ago, her asking you to join. One other thought is Swamp Celts Festival name is Nancy R. Howard.” if you are having a problem and are not Director for Convenor Affairs Jean R. able to convene at a festival where Clan Wallace of Little Rock, AR, contributed Arlington (TX) Highland Games Wallace is always present please let me the following: “Dick and I went to Gon- Jim Marcus Wallace set up on a fine know maybe someone can fill in for you. zales, LA, for the Swamp Celt festival, balmy Friday afternoon, 03 June 2005, Also if you are willing to be an emer- and Capt. John Wallace joined us there. with the thermometer hovering around 90 gency convenor please let me know. Clan Wallace was the honored clan this degrees. Fortunately it was overcast with This can either be that you cannot actu- year. John, Dick and I met on Friday a good wind blowing 20-25 mph. Typical ally go or need help with the registration and had lunch and then waited to be June weekend in North Texas. Jim writes, fee. All of us have been in this situation picked up for the Crawfish boil and party “During the day on Saturday, we had 9 once in a while and need a little help that the Louisiana group has every Fri- existing members and two members who from time to time. Please contact me at day night before the games. We met the joined on the spot show up. There were 501-227-7116 or my e-mail above or nicest group of people and had some also 11 prospective members who signed Capt. John Wallace (contact info on great food and fun. The next morning the book. Several took applications and Page 7). we went to set up the tent, none was expressed an interest in joining.” Lance needed. This is an indoor games and all Wallace of Houston competed in heavy you need to furnish is your information athletics. He did make the morning cut. and bodies. The arena has the clans on Sia Beaton of Clan MacLeod held an Treasurer’s Report both sides over looking the games field organizational meeting on Sunday morn- and the performers and dance competi- ing after the Kirkin’ o’ the Tartan service The following report was prepared by tion. The vendors are all outside under to consolidate efforts to improve commu- out-going CWSW Treasurer, William J. the covered edge of the arena. That nications and efforts within the Scottish Wallace, of Mesa, AZ. It was given at night they hold a Ceilidh and all the per- Community in Texas. Scottish Clans of the Annual Director’s Meeting at formers from the day play and some of Texas (S.C.O.T.) is an effort to pull to- MacPherson, KS, on 25 September the pipe bands also join in. A great time gether the various organizations. “Two 2004. was had by all. Since we have lost sev- main goals are communications and ex- eral festivals that we usually convene we ploring ways to bring in the younger Account balances as of 25 September will certainly go back to this festival. members of the clan societies. After a 2004 (with comparisons with 2003 Dick’s brother George came down for weekend of wearing 9 yards of the finest amounts): the day and marched in his first parade and enjoying temperatures in the low 90s of tartans at his very first Scottish Festi- with rocks piled on all of the handouts, we Account Closing Opening val.” took down the tent about 4:00 pm. All in Checking $13,754.44 $14,803.58 all it was a good weekend.” Savings $34,485.69 $34,402.00 Arkansas Scottish Festival Total $48,240.13 $49,201.71 Jean R. and Dick Wallace recently at- tended the Arkansas Scottish Festival. An audit of these accounts was con- “This game is what we refer to as our ducted on 25 February 2005. There baby since we helped get the games were no discrepancies perceived, and started 25 years ago. Our Scottish soci- the funds were turned over to Robert Bruce Wallace of San Mateo, CA, in- coming Treasurer of the Clan Wallace Am-fear Gléidhidh has new email address!!! Society Worldwide. [email protected] SUMMER 2005 AM FEAR-GLÉIDHIDH PAGE 6 Clan Wallace Unveils Exciting “Rewards Program”

The CWSW Board of Directors has ap- ber 2004 ADM. The basis of this Program Donations for the Program will be proved a new Rewards Program. The is the solicitation to dedicated Members cumulative. Donations and all pertinent Program will address long-term shortfalls and others to make donations and endow- information will be logged in a in CWSW revenues; enhance and stabi- ments to our Tax-Exempt 501 (c) (3) non- permanent Master Log or spreadsheet, lize the financial status of the Society profit organization. In return for these con- wherein an account will be opened for during periods when new memberships tributions, a tiered scale of rewards in the that individual for future reference and are low; and secure sufficient funds to form of lapel pins, medals, medallions, action. When that individual makes assist our Society in the execution of its and accompanying certificates has been further donations to the Society and goals, missions, and projects set forth in established to tangibly “thank” the donors. reaches a defined Reward Level, they the Society’s Articles of Incorporation. Contributors will also receive public recog- will receive the appropriate Reward The new Rewards Program will com- nition for their voluntary monetary dona- documents, and the additional donation mence in early July 2005. tions made to the Society. will be logged in their “account.” Since donations are cumulative, persons can Work on the program began in 2003, and A Member of the Board of Directors will make several donations over time to the details were confirmed at the Septem- administer the Rewards Program. achieve specific Reward Levels.

Reward Donation Reward Level Range Benefit Circle of the $100 to $199 Thistle Pin Unframed Thistle Certificate Thistle Letter from the President Newsletter Publicity Circle of the $200 to $499 Cross Pin Unframed Cross Certificate Cross Letter from the President Newsletter Publicity Circle of the $500 to $999 Saltire Pin Framed Saltire Certificate Saltire Letter from the President Newsletter Publicity Circle of the $1000 to $4999 Knight Medal on Tartan Ribbon Miniature Medal w/ Ribbon & Presentation Box Knight Framed Knight Certificate Letter from the President Local Newspaper & Newsletter Publicity Circle of $5000 and over Sir William Wallace Medallion on Tartan Neck Ribbon inside a Presentation Box Sir William Framed Sir William Wallace Certificate Wallace Letter from the President Major Newsletter Article & Press Releases SUMMER 2005 AM FEAR-GLÉIDHIDH PAGE 7

Persons who initially donate a larger of the Reward Elements: are encouraged to participate in this amount to the Society sufficient to important program. Donations for this achieve a defined Reward Level will Pins: The Pins for the first three Reward program will be accepted after 1 July receive that Reward. Persons making Levels (Thistle, Cross, and Saltire) will be 2005. The Society President John Wal- donations in amounts that exceed other a 1¼ inch tall shield-shaped lapel pin, and lace will temporarily serve as the Pro- Reward Levels will receive the higher will contain the Clan Badge (with Crown) gram Director until the Project is running Reward plus the pins and pendants from and associated design to distinguish each smoothly. the lesser Rewards, minus the lesser specific level. The back will have a pin Reward Certificates. Regardless of the device for attachment to garments. Donation checks made out to “Clan Wal- size of the donation made to the Society lace Society Worldwide” should be by an individual, they will receive a Medals: The Circle of the Knight Medal mailed to him at the following address: standard letter from the Society Treasurer will be a 1¾ inch tall shield-shaped pen- acknowledging their contribution, notice dant medal with a small ring loop at the of the amount that is tax deducible, and John R. Wallace, President top, to which shall be attached a pin-on Clan Wallace Society the citation of the Tax Exempt 501 (c)(3) Wallace Tartan Ribbon similar to a military nature of the Society. All persons decoration. This Reward will normally be Rewards Program receiving Rewards will also receive a worn pinned to the breast of a jacket, coat, 4327 Gadwall Place Letter from the President acknowledging or dress. Along with this Reward, there the donation, congratulating the donor on Virginia Beach, VA 23462-4810 shall also be awarded a Miniature Knight their Reward, and thanking them on Medal (about ¾ inch tall) on a Wallace behalf of the Society. Tartan Ribbon for wear on occasions when small medals are appropriate, and The 5 Levels of Rewards are: for incorporation into miniature medal President, continued 1: Circle of the Thistle mounts 2: Circle of the Cross 3: Circle of the Saltire Medallion: The Circle of Sir William Wal- (Continued from page 1) 4: Circle of the Knight, and lace will be a 2 and ½ inch tall shield- 5: Circle of Sir William Wallace shaped pendant medallion with a small ing info. Go online soon and check it out ring loop at the top, to which shall be at- at www.clanwallace.org. Each has its own range of monetary do- tached a Wallace Tartan Neck Ribbon. nation and a description of the Reward This Reward is worn around the neck with Look for me during the balance of 2005. Elements. The following is a description the medallion resting upon the breastbone I plan to be at several new and different of the wearer. Festivals and Game sites this year, where I hope I have a chance to meet OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT Certificates: The certificates for all Re- many of you. Pro Libertate! John R. Wallace wards shall be a standard Clan Wallace 4327 Gadwall Place Certificate design containing the name of Captain John R. Wallace, President Virginia Beach, VA 23462-4810 the recipient, the date of approval, infor- Clan Wallace Society Worldwide PH: 757-495-8194 mation about the Reward Level, and shall CEL: 757-270-8239 contain the Clan Wallace Clan Badge Eml: [email protected] (with Crown) and a drawing of the Reward pendant. GLEIDHIDH EDITOR New Members, continued Marcus (Jim) Wallace, Jr. The Board of Directors is confident that the Rewards Program donations will pro- 3200 Blake Street (Continued from page 1) Corinth, Texas 76210-1602 vide funds the Society needs to accom- PH: 940-321-3067 plish goals, missions, and projects out- Patsy Wallace Saylor Heacock, Eml: [email protected] lined in Article Four of the Society’s Arti- Alexander, NC cles of Incorporation. The Articles of Incor- poration can be viewed on the Clan Wal- Robert Duncan Wallace, Hampton, NH CWS MEMBERSHIP CHAIR Frank David Fulfs Marin, Richard (Dick) A. Wallace lace Website at www.clanwallace.org. Ballston Lake, NY 728 East 19th Street Celia Fulfs Marin, Ballston Lake, NY* Marysville, CA 95901-4438 Donations of any size can be made, and can be tailored to an individual’s ability to Denise M. Katz, Las Vegas, NV PH: 530-743-1060 Mary Scott Wallace, Reno, NV Eml: [email protected] give and in a time frame that suits them. The Rewards Program provides a clear Billie Wentworth, Coquille, OR Harry E. Marden, Jr, San Antonio, TX SOCIETY SECRETARY and positive method for individuals to demonstrate their support and entrepre- Emma Beckwith Wilson, Richmond, VA* Kay Cayler neurial spirit to our fine organization, while Mae McClernon Wilson, Richmond, VA* 510 Spruce Street receiving in return a tangible and attractive Michael Mitchell Wallace, Norfolk, VA Dixon, CA 95620-3742 token of gratitude designed specifically for Danielle Sharilyn Fulfs, Seattle, WA* PH: 707-678-2448 our Clan Society Mikaila Dawn Fulfs, Seattle, WA* Email: [email protected] Erich John Fulfs, Seattle, WA* All members of the Clan Wallace Society SUMMER 2005 AM FEAR-GLÉIDHIDH PAGE 8 Lyon Clerk Presents Seminar on Scottish Heraldry in Georgia

By Larry Slight (Silver Spring, MD)

In early November I had the privilege of attending a session run by the Society of Scottish Armigers and the Heraldry Soci- ety of Scotland in Atlanta, Georgia. The presenter of the session was Ms. Eliza- beth Roads, Lyon Clerk.

After many years, of study and research on the topic of heraldry of many lands and nations, I was finally able to hear and dis- cuss the topic of Scottish Heraldry from a true expert in the field. Ms. Roads pre- sented almost two full days of information and descriptions of the work of the Court of the Lord Lyon and the development of Heraldry in the Scottish Realm. Her insight into the process of the evolution and de- sign of Coats of Arms under the tutelage of the various Lord Lyons provided me an in-depth understanding of nuances I had been unable to grasp from the many Back Row (L-R): John C Glynn, Jr.; Randal R Massey; Christopher L. Gillmore; David P books and articles I have read in the past. Hunter; Larry Slight; Robert D McLaren; Sanford F MacLean; Mark Harden; Lady Caroline Montgomerie. Middle Row (L-R): Earl Fain; Archie F McAfee; Hugh J Robertson; John S. However, the most important information I Pierce; Elizabeth Roads (Carrick Pursuivant, Lyon Clerk); Donald D. Campbell; Lord Hugh took away from the course was a new Montgomerie. Front Row: Thomas Freemen, Jr. understanding of the process of obtaining a properly designed and recognized Coat for a grant of Arms if you come under the even consider owning such a thing as a of Arms in Scotland. As most American jurisdiction of the Court. This means that Coat of Arms?". The answer to this is Scots know, the Court of Lord Lyon is the you were born in, or are a legal resident the same as to the question "why do only true court of law in the world today of Scotland, or that you have sufficient we wear a kilt?" Any member of the that has Royal authority to grant and rec- connection with Scotland, e.g. own real CWS interested in getting a Coat of ognize Coats of Arms. This authority is property in Scotland. If you can prove Arms granted and registered by the directly based in Royal decrees and Laws descent from a native Scot or an ancestor Court of the Lord Lyon or just inter- of Parliament dating back to 1672. These who lived within the jurisdiction of the ested in understanding the heraldry of decrees and Laws are enforced today in Court of the Lord Lyon, you may petition our ancestors and friends from Scot- Scotland and the Lord Lyon is a proper for a grant "for and in memory" of your land can contact me through email at Judge of Law. The Lyon Clerk is, literally, Scottish ancestor. You, however, must [email protected]. the clerk of the Court and is the first Offi- bear the surname of that ancestor. Per- cer one encounters when petitioning for a sons who hold a commission as a Coat of Arms. American citizens are able "household" officer of a Clan Chief are, to petition the Court of the Lord Lyon for a also, entitled to petition for a grant of grant or matriculation of Arms under sev- Arms. These appointed officers are usu- eral general methods. First, you are the ally the Ard-Toshachdoer (High Commis- senior heir of someone to whom Arms sioner) and the Sennachie (Herald/ MEETING NOTICE were granted and recorded in the "Public Bard). These are not positions in a Clan Register of All Arms and Bearings in Scot- Society and such Society positions or The 2005 Annual land". In Scotland, the senior heir usually other Society officers are not considered. Directors Meeting of the is the eldest son, however, if there are no Clan Wallace Society sons, the eldest daughter can petition for Finally, any person holding a grant of Arms. Arms from a authority recognized by the Worldwide will take Lord Lyon may petition for recognition of place at Salado, Texas If you are descendent from a younger heir those Arms if the person can show an of a grantee, you have the right of active connection to Scotland. Of course, on the weekend of "matriculation" of the original Arms with with all the above possibilities, a person 11-13 November 2005. suitable marks of difference being added must be shown to be "virtuous and well- to show your place in the family. You do deserving persons" in order to have their not have to be a citizen of Scotland for this petition accepted. For visitor information: right to be granted. If you cannot prove www.ctam-salado.org that you are a descendent of someone With all this considered, one comes to the granted Arms, you may petition the Court question "why would a Scottish American