Page 1 The Scottish Society of Louisville Volume XX, Issue 7 THE SCOTTISH SOCIETYJuly 2017 OF LOUISVILLLE JULY 2017 VOLUME XX, ISSUE 7
GOLF
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GOLF William Wallace Junior Drummer Award
SSL VP, Janice Beatty, Recipient Drummer, Regan Dishman, and SSL’s Regional Celtic Commissioner, Robbin Goodin making presentation.
Raegan Dishman was selected to receive the William Wallace Junior Drummer Award at the Glasgow Highland Games, June 3-4, 2017 at Barren River State Resort
GOLF Park. She is a very deserving recipient of the William Wallace Junior Drummer Award this year. A gift card is given for use at the Scottish Trading Company.
Best wishes from all of us at the Scottish Society of Louisville. The Scottish Society of Louisville Society of The Scottish
Page 2 The Scottish Society of Louisville Volume XX, Issue 7 July 2017 About US In this Issue Board of Directors Front Cover Story 1 Officers
President Jeff Forbes (502) 909-2915 [email protected] About SSL—We are... 2
vicepresi- (502) 637-6045 V. President Janice Beatty [email protected] From the President’s Desk 3
Secretary Judy Stubbs (502) 541-7753 [email protected] Minutes –May Meeting 3
Treasurer (502) 553-6921 [email protected] John Dickson Convening Post 6 Members At Large July Calendar 8 At Large Jane Seelig (502) 368-1513 [email protected] August Calendar 9 At Large Dianne Holland (502) 897-0379 [email protected] Events at a Glance—2017 10 Commissioners Kirking-Scottish Rite 11 Past President Jenny Dickson (502) 553-7185 [email protected]
Programs & Archie Membership Renewal 11 (270) 401-8084 [email protected] Education Cunningham Next Meet & Eat 11 regionalcelt- (502) 894-8863 Regional Celtic Robbin Goodin [email protected] Clan Hay 12 Electronic Marleen (502) 386-2855 [email protected] Services Bailie Clan Anderson 13 Hospitality Melissa Ingram (502) 216-9184 [email protected] Solar Eclipse-Get Ready 14 Membership Jim Hughes (502) 438-9811 [email protected] Meeting Location Change 14 Other Contacts Editor John Moffett (859) 221-9037 [email protected] Member Information 15
Coming Events 16 Note from the Editor Clan McFritz 17 In order to meet publication deadlines, please submit all information to me by the 25th of each month for the next monthly issue. Advertisements 18
If there are problems or question call me at 859-221-9037 or eMail at John Moffett Celtic Information 19
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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Mark Your Calendars: Clan Mc Fritz has invited all of us From the President’s Desk to come join them at the German American Club (1842 Lincoln Ave. – off Poplar Level) for a Beer Festival/Beer Garden this Saturday 7/1/2017 from 6–10 PM. The first ow!! What a month of activity. From a round is complimentary. They would love to see us knighting ceremony with the Scottish there! Rite, to Scottish Games in Glasgow, to a Sing-A-Long monthly meeting…..well it’s been great fun. A sincere Wishing all members a great and safe Fourth of July and grateful “Thanks” to all who participated! Holiday!
More fun to come this month. We start with a new Respectfully submitted, meeting place. Set your navigation system for Christ Church United Methodist (CCUM) at 4614 Brownsboro Jeff Forbes—President Rd. You can’t miss it. If you’re coming via the Watterson Expressway get off at Exit 22 (Brownsboro Rd.) and head West (Turn right if you’re coming from downtown or left if you’re coming from I 64/Airport/Strathmoor direction) it’s just a short distance down the road on the left. Be sure to enter on the right side of the Church. See picture of Church on right.
Get ready to sink down into some comfortable leather chairs and listen to what is promising to be a great presentation on the Geography of Scotland. It will be offered by Dr. Andrew Day from the University of Louisville. His presentation will look at Scottish geography as it interconnects with the economic, historical, social evolution and future of the country. BREXIT and how it may impact Scotland’s future will Christ Church United Methodist also be on the agenda. 4614 Brownsboro Road
Dr. Day is originally from England and recounts that during his childhood he spent many wonderful holidays in Scotland. He’s a great speaker and I hope all of you can make it. Minutes of General Meeting Last week we sent out 88 Surveys (via email/Survey June 27, 2017 Monkey) designed to get your opinion and ideas on how we can make our Scottish Society even more engaging and fun than it is today. We REALLY need your responses as this will form the basis of our strategic President’s Report- plans for the next few years. To date we have only President Jeff Forbes called the General Meeting to received 20 responses (22%) and to those individuals order at 7:35pm, in the Gym at Strathmoor Presbyterian who have taken the 6 minutes to complete it: Thank Church, with a warm welcome to everyone. you, Thank you, Thank you!!! To those who haven’t President Forbes requested membership to accept pri- completed it to date…….Please, Please, Please take just or month’s minutes that were published in the News- a few minutes out of your day and “get er done.” The letter, with thanks to the Secretary. There were no addi- survey is completely confidential. tions/corrections and minutes were approved. (Continued on page 4)
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(Continued from page 3) will have them washed in their dishwasher. Alterna- tive suggestion is that Society may stay at Strath- moor’s Gym until something else can be worked out. President Forbes gave an update on the Survey pro- Fees for Audio/Visual Use-Fee is $40.00 for use in cess, reporting that he sent out a second version and Fellowship Hall. Suggestion made that maybe we hopes that everyone has now received it; that of 88 sur- can bring our own technology? There is no extra vey’s sent out, only 20 have replied and he’s waiting for charge for the technology in the classrooms/ more to be sent in. Survey is intended to help in decision meeting rooms. making over the next years. He encouraged members to participate in the Survey, welcomes new ideas, and McFritz Night-Gary & Pat Schweitzer announced that the thanked those who have completed their Surveys. next McFritz Night party will be at the German American Club, 1840 Lincoln Avenue, Louisville, KY 40213, on Sat- President Forbes addressed the considerations/ urday, July 1st, from 6:00pm-10:00pm. Time to have concerns to move the Society to a new location, Christ another FUN party! Church United Methodist, at 4614 Brownsboro Road, Louisville, KY 40207. Info and photographs are in last Vice-President’s Report- month’s newsletter. He reported that the Board voted Vice-President Janice Beatty reported that Society will to hold the July and August General Meetings at CCUM have our next Fundraiser at City-BBQ on July 18th, and and requests Society members to park and enter the to please bring the flyer for their 25% off deal. building on the right side of the church building. Jeff and others will be there to give directions to find the Vice-President Janice Beatty also reported that the Her- Seekers Meeting room. itage Fund Committee received a thank you note from student bagpiper, Todd Early for his monetary award. President Forbes reported on questions that the Board Todd is a student of Carolyn Cook. asked pertaining to the following issues: Insurance-we have excellent coverage regarding Treasurer’s Report- two locations and for items in transit. Treasurer John Dickson reported current budget data, Storage-not enough for us at CCUM, so we’ll store at and that he’s created a new Excel Spreadsheet to make CCUM only what is needed for meetings, and Strath- budget line items more helpful to Board members. moor will let us continue to store our materials for $25.00 a month and a contract is required. Membership Commissioner’s Report- Room Bumping-CCUM has the right to bump either Membership Commissioner Jim Hughes reported the fol- one of our meetings to other meeting rooms to be lowing: equal for our need. Board’s question was how to Current Membership Levels-Family 74, Honorary 1, have Fellowship Hall secured/locked-in for our Din- Individual 31, and Life 28, Total 134 ner/Auction annual event? CCUM response that Knighting Ceremony at the Scottish Rite on 6/22/17- bumping is an unlikely event, but their church mem- Several Society members and members of the Louis- bers have first choice over outside groups, that ville Pipe Band were present. We were all invited to CCUM will do everything to lock us in, but we’re re- share a meal and to participate in the opening cere- minded that the facility is a church and not a monies with our flags. The meeting included a cele- meeting hall. If a “bumping” occurs, CCUM will do bratory knighting service, and a film, on their huge everything they can to give us a viable, equal alter- wide screen, of a remembrance of the importance of native room. the Battle of Bannockburn. This was a landmark Fees for Fellowship Hall-set by CCUM Trustees, no victory for Scottish Independence. Participants re- negotiation, set at $375.00 for the event-Dinner/ ceived a lovely toasting glass etched with the Auction. It includes table set up, all linens, dishes, Scottish Rite logo. glasses and silverware. Society is being asked to clean up by taking everything to kitchen and CCUM (Continued on page 5)
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Regional Celtic Commissioner’s Report- Newsletter-The names of Society members celebrating Regional Celtic Commissioner Robbin Goodin asked Soci- June birthdays are published in the newsletter. Please ety members who attended the Glasgow games to stand let newsletter editor, John Moffett, know of any addi- up and be recognized. Robbin also asked all Society tions. members who attended the Scottish Rite Knighting Cere- mony to also stand up and be recognized. Intermission and Refreshments—thanks to Hospitality Commissioner, Melissa Ingram for the excellent birthday Regional Celtic Commissioner Robbin Goodin reported a cake! It was a Trifle. Previously shown. sign-up sheet will be passed around at this meeting for those wanting to attend/work our table at the World- Tonight’s Program: Sing-A-Long…Scottish Style singing Fest at The Belvedere on September 2nd; at the Colum- of old favorites that many Society members recognized. bus Scottish Festival in Columbus, IN on September 9th; Lyrics were displayed on the wall and music from a CD and the Central Kentucky Celtic & Highland Festival in made group singing and karaoke style singing quite fun Eminence, KY on September 16th. for all!
Programs and Education Commissioner’s Report- General Meeting ended at 9:15pm. Programs and Education Commissioner-Arch Cunning- ham reported that he will be stepping down at the end Respectfully Submitted, of 2017 and offered his help to the new person. Please Judy Stubbs, Recording Secretary consider this important position and let a Board member know of your interest.
Arch then reported that the July and August General Meetings will be held at Christ Church United Methodist at 4614 Brownsboro Road, Louisville, KY 40207. July’s Coming Next Month in our program speaker is Dr. Andrew Day, a professor at U of Newsletter L. Dr. Day’s presentation will be about his own experi- ences regarding the “Geography of Scotland.” The Au- The second installment of a Scottish music gust program speakers are Mark & Amy Johnson. Mr. & Mrs. Johnson’s presentation will be “A Review of Their talk given by Robbin Goodin and Recent Trip to Scotland.” presented by The Next Exit Bluegrass Band in April 2016 at the SSL of Louisville monthly meeting.
The first installment covered the Ulster plantation moves among other things. Let’s trace the history a bit more through some songs and stories.
In the 1600’s move to Ulster the fiddle tunes kept a Scottish/Irish definition rather than a European one.
Another featured dessert. A Trifle by Melissa Ingram Photo by Jenny Dickson
Page 6 The Scottish Society of Louisville Volume XX, Issue 7 July 2017 Convening Post Convening for Clan Hay Glasgow Highland Games June 3-4, 2017 Convening for Clan Moffat By Robin Goodin Glasgow Highland Games June 3-4, 2017 Lots of visitors kept us busy most of the day. The photo By John Moffett below is “J”, Steve and Robbin Goodin ready for the parade of tartans at the Glasgow Games The weather was most cooperative this year at the Glasgow Games. Many visitors trying on chain mail and helmets and swords. Visitors of all ages participated. “You can’t imagine how heavy just the chain mail and
helmets weighs.” Not to say anything about carrying sword and riding a horse. Ryan Moffett from Wilmington Delaware visited our tent. His wife’s parents live in Glasgow. Below is Anson Donahue ready for battle. Aside from helping many find their Scottish Roots, the helmets are always a great attraction and it gives the wearer’s a taste of what wearomg battle armor was Convening for Scottish Society of like. Louisville Glasgow Highland Games June 3-4, 2017
There were many who Convened at the Glasgow Games for SSL. I past by the tent a number of times and everyone was hard at work helping visitors find their roots. Some that I recall were Janice Beatty, Jeff Forbes, John Dickson, and James Hughes. Clan Hay (Robbin Goodin) was located in the next tent.
John Moffett Newsletter Editor
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(Continued from page 6) meeting and joined in the festivities. Robbin is a veteran convener and has convened for Clan Hay for about 17 years helping people find their Hay roots. She has traveled to Scotland twice and can’t wait to go again. She continues to Attending AGM for Clan research and discover more Hay about here own Scottish Scottish Festival and Highland Games roots. For Clan Hay there are lots to see in do in Scotland. Hamilton Lakes, Itasca, IL June 16-17, 2017 There are a number of castles she is looking to By Robbin Goodin explore. The 2017 General Meeting of the Clan Hay took place at the Scottish Festival and Highland Games, where the Photo to Left is Clan Hay Clan Chief, Merlin Sereld Victor Gilbert Hay, 24th President, American Branch, Earl of Erroll, was in attendance and Bill Wolf, the Bill Wolfe and our own American Branch President of the Clan Hay Society Robbin Goodin. presiding. Clan Hay was named as the Honored Clan by the Chicago Scots. Please see the Clan Hay Feature under Scottish Heritage later in this Newsletter. Robbin Goodin was in attendance at the annual
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July 2017
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
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2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Barbara Knupp INDEPENDENCE Margaret Payne Jenny Dickson Sherri Duncan DAY Melissa Ingram Caleb Payne Grandfather Mountain Games (GMG)
9 10 117:30 PM SSL 12 13 14 15 Board Meeting Steve Goodin Clay Ackiss GMG ends Adam Dahmer Robbin Goodin
16 17 18 19 20 21 22 John Dickson
23 24 25 26 27 28 29 Joan Hale
730 PM SSL General Meeting
30 31 Linda Forbes
July Birthdays
02-Barbara Knupp 08-Sherri Duncan 15-Clay Ackiss 31-Linda Forbes 04-Caleb Payne 08-Melissa Ingram 16-Steve Goodin 05-Margaret Payne 11-Adam Dahmer 17-John Dickson 07-Jenny Dickson 11-Robbin Goodin 24-Joan Hale If your name is missing from our birthday list? Contact Jim Hughes at [email protected] to have your date added. Page 9 The Scottish Society of Louisville Volume XX, Issue 7 July 2017 August 2017
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
1 2 3 4 5 Robert Harrison Minnie Hamilton
6 7 8 9 10 11 12 7:30 PM SSL Pat Schweitzer Jane Seelig Board Meeting
13 14 15 16 17 18 19 Heather Adler Amy Johnson Laura Doll
20 21 22 23 24 25 26 Eclipse 730 PM SSL Ron Britain General Meeting
Holley Holland Jeff Forbes
27 28 29 30 31 Bill Wheeler Marleen Bailie Margaret McRae Mary Kramer Anne Moore Moncie Rose
August Birthdays 01-Robert Harrison 15-Heather Adler 21-Jeff Forbes 28-Marleen Bailie 03-Minnie Hamilton 16-Amy Johnson 25-Ron Britain 28-Anne Moore 10-Pat Schweitzer 17-Laura Doll 27-Bill Wheeler 28-Moncie Rose 11-Jane Seelig 21-Holley Holland 27-Mary Kramer 30-Margaret McRae If your name is missing from our birthday list? Contact Jim Hughes at [email protected] to have your date added.
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2017 Schedule of Events NEW LOCATION
Games & Festivals of Interest + Attended by SSL
July 6-9 Grandfather Mountain Games near Linville, NC
July 18 Quarterly Meet & Eat Social Dinner— BBQ
July 25 SSL General Meeting — “Geography of Scotland”, Dr. Andrew Day –NEW LOCATION CCUM
August 22 SSL General Meeting — “A Review of Their Recent Trip to Scotland” Mark and Amy Johnson
September 2 WORLDFEST on the Belvedere, Louisville, KY +
September 9-10 Columbus Scottish Festival, Columbus, IN +
September 16 Central Kentucky Celtic & Highland Festival, Eminence, KY +
September 26 SSL General Meeting — “ A Family on the Move”, Jack Bowling
October 17 Quarterly Meet & Eat Social Dinner—location to be arranged
October 20-22 Stone Mountain Highland Games, Stone Mountain Park, GA
October 24 SSL General Meeting — “Scottish Ghost Stories”, Mandy Dick
October 28 Murray Highland Festival, Murray, KY
November 12 Kicking of the Tartans—St. Paul Episcopal Church, New Albany, IN
November 28 SSL General Meeting — “Annual Dinner/Auction to Benefit the SSL Heritage Fund”
November 29 Feast of St. Andrew Service—Blessing of the Tartans
DECEMBER No Meetings—Happy Holidays
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Kirking at Louisville Scottish Rite Temple June 22, 2017 By James Hughes
Ten members of the Society, proudly led by our President Jeff Forbes were delight- ed to partici- Pay Your Dues pate in an ONLINE Single Membership Installation at $24.00 the Louisville Family Membership Scottish Rite $36.00 Temple on Single Life Membership Thursday, $240 June 22 by Family Life Membership having their Click Here $360 own Kirking ceremony which was conducted by our member Rev. Peggy French. We were joined on this occasion by eight Online Membership Application members of the Louisville Pipe Band .We were given a very warm welcome by the commander of the Knights for 2017, Larry Mann who was delighted to have both groups present for the ceremony. Click Here Following the Kirking, Larry invited our President to say a few words. President Forbes was pleased to accept his kind offer and welcomed the opportunity to provide a brief and succinct account of our aims and introduced the members present. He also thanked Larry and his Knights for providing a much ap- preciated meal prior to the proceedings A fitting end to the Scotland Happenings evening was provided by the pipe band with a rendition of Amazing Grace.
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This is a New Column that will appear regularly in our newsletters to educate our membership about who we are and the composition of our Scottish Family. The editor welcomes historic stories about your Clan association. Some months ago I published that there were over 90 different Clans represented in our membership. This column will strive to completed this task until we’ve reached the last one. Let’s get learning!
event is remembered in the Chief’s Coat of Arms, which Clan Hay has three blood-red shields commemorating the three By Robin Goodin farmers, the yokes they used, a falcon rising, and the
Clan Hay Motto“ Serva Jugum,” which means, “Serve the
Yoke.”
From the historical record, William de la Hay was the
first of the family to be identified in Scotland. In 1160, he
was Butler to the King, a high official. He was the first
Baron of Erroll and the mound where he built his strong-
hold is still owned by the Earl of Erroll, the Chief of Clan
Hay. Gilbert Hay, son of the 3rd Baron of Erroll, was one
of the most loyal and effective of Robert I's supporters.
He was Commander of the King's bodyguard and The Hays are among the oldest ceremonial Commander-in-Chief of families of Scotia; a clan of the entire Scottish army. Bruce made “lowlanders.” The emergence of him hereditary Lords High Constable the name of Hay in Scotland can be of Scotland after the Battle of documented both in folklore and in Bannockburn, a title Merlin Serald fact. For generations, the Hays Victor Gilbert Hay, 32nd Chief of Clan have passed down the saga of a Hay, 24th Earl of Erroll still holds humble farmer and his sons who today. As hereditary Lords High took heroic action against an Constable of Scotland, our Chief is invading Danish army at the Battle the only Earl to outrank a Duke and of Luncarty in 977 A.D. The Scots all but the royal family. were retreating in confusion when a farmer and his two sons stepped Sir Gilbert was one of 39 Barons that forward to rally the army. Using ox signed the Declaration of Independ- yokes as weapons, they led the ence of Scotland at Arbroath in Scots back into battle and were 1320. Following losses at the Battle victorious. of Culloden in 1746 and the Highland
Clearances beginning in 1762, many A grateful King bestowed upon of clansmen and women joined the them a unique reward which massive emigration to the new changed their lives forever. The world. Hay men and women have reward granted them the lands played an important role in determined by the flight of a falcon Scotland, their homeland, and in and raised the family to noble Clan Chief the 24th Earl of Erroll with his son their adoptive countries around the status. Over the centuries, this and heir, Lord Hay, at Holyrood in 2009. world. legend has been retold many times in both song and verse. Today this
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Anderson or Ross or Donald? Clan Anderson By John Moffett Occasionally, the Anderson name is affiliated with Clan Ross, which creates some confusion among Andersons. The first five earls of Clan Ross bore the name "Aindrea", and not Ross. They too were "Servants of Andrew". As the title passed to descendants of the female line, the name, Ross, was assumed by the male representatives of the earls as it referred to their territorial origin. The name "Ross" is actually derived from the District of Ross, and is therefore a territorial name. In fact, the Ross's first referred to themselves as do the Andersons: "Andrew's Servants". It is also possible that some descendants of Highland Andersons rightfully share a heritage with what today is the Ross Clan.
Motto: Stand Sure Some other Highland "Gillanders" (Servants of Andrew) may be associated with Clan Donald, also through the Surnames female line. The Lord of the Isles (Clan Donald) assumed the title of Earl of Ross. In fact it was Donald The use of surnames started in France around the year MacGillandrish who accompanied Moira McDonald of 1100 AD, The Norman invaders brought the practice to Clan Donald when she became the wife to a McIntosh Scotland nearly 100 years later. However, the use of chief in the 1400's. Their descendants became known as surnames was not common for some 50 years or more MacAndrew (son of the servant of Andrew). This is the after this time, or around 1155AD. Prior to this, Malcolm origin of the affiliation with Clan Chattan. Ceannmor (1057-1093), spouse to Queen Margaret of Scotland directed his subjects to adopt surnames after A Clan in its own Right their territorial possessions. Such was the origin of the first earls of Scotland, such as Leslie, Gordon, Shaw, and According to the Lord Lyon, there was an Anderson of Abircrumby among others. Written references to actual that Ilk in the 1500's. This specific Anderson is unknown surnames are first found during the time of David I, who to us today. But this reference verifies that the reigned from 1124-1153AD. One such reference is found Andersons are a clan in their own right, despite having a for Robertus de Brus (Robert the Bruce). shared ancestry with other groups. The Anderson name In light of this understanding about the use of surnames, shows up in many forms: Andrews, Andirsoone, one can appreciate that the name ANDERSON would not Andersonne, Andersoun, Andersoune, Andison, be a Scandinavian name, as the Danes invaded Britain Andreson, Andherson, MacAndrews, Endirone, and between 997-1014 AD, some 150 years prior to the use many others. of surnames. However, we do recognize that some Scandinavians may also bear the name. The Chief of Clan Anderson, Mr. Hope-Vere Anderson, invites you to visit any one of the Anderson means "Son of Andrew". Typically, the intent Highland Games and Festivals in Scotland, Canada, was to denote "servant of Andrew", Andrew being the patron saint of Scotland. The Gaelic form of the name is and the US or elsewhere in the world. Gillanders. The Andersons are a diverse group, with no specific place from which the name is derived. Most likely, the name cropped up all over the country over a period of time, with one group of Andersons not necessarily related to another group of Andersons.
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SOLAR ECLIPSE WILL MOVE ACROSS SW KENTUCKY On August 21, 2017 the Solar Eclipse will be visible as it MEETING LOCATION moves across the USA and in Kentucky. The eclipse will actually be centered near Hopkinsville, Kentucky. See the REMINDER map below to track the locations where the Solar Eclipse will be easily seen. Our Regular Meetings for July and Au- gust will be at Christ Church United Methodist, on 4614 Brownsboro Road, Louisville, KY. Directions: If you’re coming via the Watterson Ex- pressway get off at Exit 22 (Brownsboro Rd.) and head West (Turn right if you’re coming from downtown or left if you’re coming from I 64/Airport/Strathmoor di- rection) it’s just a short distance down the road on the left. Be sure to enter on the right side of the Church. The total solar eclipse will move across the country over the course of the day. It will encompass a band that is about 72 miles wide. The states covered by the eclipse are Oregon, Idaho, Montana, Wyoming, Nebraska, Kansas, Iowa, Missouri, Illinois, Kentucky, Tennessee, Georgia, North Carolina and South Carolina. MORE INFO CLICK HERE.
In Paducah, Kentucky Starts at 11:54 AM and Ends 2:49 PM
August 21, 2017
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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, en- tertainment, 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 every- one 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.
Find us on the Internet Life Membership
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 at On our Facebook page, you are welcome to add pictures from [email protected] for more details about Society events, to post/share some Scottish history or infor- our memberships. Remember, every new life mation, or just say “hi.” member is acknowledged at the Burns Night Gala!
Page 16 The Scottish Society of Louisville Volume XX, Issue 7 July 2017 Coming Event Geographic Map of Scotland July 25, 2017 at 7:30 PM Christ Church United Methodist Next General Meeting and Dr. C. Andrew Day will speak on the Geography of Scotland.
Dr. Day is an Assistant Professor at the University of Louisville. His Research In- terests: Climate Change, Land Cover Change, Hydrology/Water Resources, Mountain Environments. He is the au- thor of a number of papers on the above
subjects.
Coming Event
August 22, 2017 At 7:30 PM
Christ Church United Methodist Next General Meeting and Mark & Amy Johnson will Traveling Scotland Review Their Recent Trip to Scotland
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Scotland Forever
Page 18 The Scottish Society of Louisville Volume XX, Issue 7 July 2017 Advertisements
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Kick up your heels. Flip up Call John Dickson your kilts! Partners not required! Fun Social & Ceilidh Dancing, at (502) 553-6921 Thursday Evenings, at or email him at St. Andrew Episcopal Church
[email protected] Call Paul Vice 584-4222
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Ancient Order of Hibernians Indy’s Irish Fest Louisville Irish Fest www.louisvilleirish.com/ www.indyirishfest.com www.Louisvilleirishfest.com
The Caledonian Society of Irish Society of Kentuckiana McClanahan School of Irish Dance Cincinnati www.irishkyana.org www.Mcclanahanirishdance.com www.caledoniansociety.org Kentucky Highland Renaissance The Murray Highland Festival Columbus Scottish Festival Festival www.wkyhighlandfestival.com www.scottishfestival.org/ www.kyrenfaire.com Ohio Valley Celtic Society Central Kentucky Heritage Kentucky United Pipes and Drums Steve Thomas Society (KUPD) 208 East Second St. [email protected] www.kentuckyunited.org Madison, IN 47250 www.thomasfamilywinery.us Evansville St. Andrew Society Louisville Fire and Rescue Pipe Rosemary and Deron Cowan Band Scottish Society of Greater www.lfrbagpipes.org Bloomington English Speaking Union www.bloomingtonscots.org https://www.esuus.org/ Louisville Pipe Band www.louisvillepipeband.org Scottish Society of Indianapolis Glasgow Highland Games www.indyscot.org www.glasgowhighlandgames.com
Contact our Cheer Person If you are aware of an illness, family death, or any other such situation a member is facing, please contact our Cheer person, Jean Hughes, by calling her at (502) 438-9811
Ongoing Events
The Louisville Pipe Band meets from 2 PM - 5 PM on Sundays at St. Andrew Episcopal Church, 2233 Woodbourne Ave, Louisville, KY 40205. Contact the band at [email protected] or visit www. louisvillepipeband.org.
The Louisville Fire & Rescue Pipes & Drums meet from 6 - 8 p.m. on Tuesday evenings at the Frazier International History Museum, 829 West Main Street in Louisville. Contact Carolyn Cook at (502) 551-2732, or visit www.lfrbagpipes.org.
The Louisville Scottish Country Dance Society meets on Thursday evenings at 7:30 p.m. at St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, 2223 Woodbourne Avenue. For information, contact Paul Vice (evenings) at (502) 584-4222.
Change of Address, and other information Help us keep our records updated! Changes to your address, telephone, et cetera, should be sent to the Scottish Society of Louisville, Commissioner of Member Services, P.O. Box 32248, Louisville, KY 40232, or e-mail Jim Hughes at [email protected]