THE DEFENDER Issue Number 73 - March 2013 The Official Publication of the Clan M a d a m ’s C o l u m n Fellow Kincaids, Kinsfolk, Friends, King himself. I only know of two Kincaids mentioned in relation to Flodden. The first is a James First of all thank you to our new Kincaid who fell in battle. This is recorded in The team! Thank you James and Sherrye Scottish Antiquary vol 13 (The Flodden death roll) who pulled the process together and and on a happier note Thomas Kincaid of Coates (the counted votes. A fantastic number of people cast their same Thomas Kincaid who was Constable of votes – surely a higher percentage of people voting Edinburgh Castle from at least 1508 for a number of than in national elections! years). He was also Master of Works for King James IV at least in 1511. He oversaw preparations made at James, we all owe you a debt of gratitude for all you Edinburgh Castle for the invasion of England in 1513, have done to breathe new life, vigour and enthusiasm including the casting of some of the great cannons into the Clan Society. It is an exciting time for us all used in the Battle of Flodden Field. going forward with such a strong team. It is wonderful to have such a fantastic number of I am so encouraged that Clan Kincaid will be Commissioners and with our first Chief Commissioner represented, thanks to all our Commissioners, in so now in place too – thank you Suzanne! May I also say many different venues this year. I truly believe the at this point that Bob you have done an amazing job times people spend in the Clan tents will be precious with this your first Defender – thank you so much and and special times where people can discover a sense I am already looking forward to the next one. of belonging and kinship. For some this will mean a very great deal and will be the beginning of a great Next month I will be attending the Scottish Women adventure of discovery of family history and for of Achievement Luncheon at the Caledonian Club in others form life long memories. It is never simply London. The proceeds of the lunch will be used to about the numbers but about the atmosphere of support The Prince’s Trust Youth Business Scotland. warmth and acceptance they will find with you. His Royal Highness Prince Charles, also known as The Duke of Rothesay when in Scotland, launched The plans for our 2014 Gathering are looking ‘Youth Business Scotland’ in 1989 with the sole aim fabulous – another thank you to James! We will no of helping young people who lack funding and support doubt have a great itinerary to look forward to and I to start their own businesses. Since then it has helped for one am looking forward to meeting many of you 13,000 people start their own business in Scotland. for the first time. It will be good to spend time together. This year marks the 500th anniversary of the Battle of Flodden. This is one of the most famous of the This comes with warmest good wishes for health Scottish battles. As we all know this was a and happiness in the coming year. May our Kincaid devastating defeat for the Scots and there will be a homes be full of that precious commodity of peace for memorial service held in Edinburgh this September all who come into them. (which I am planning to attend) honouring the Scottish Soldier through the years. Casualties at Flodden were Yours aye, very heavy and amongst the 10,000 who were killed were twelve earls, thirteen barons, five heirs to titles, Arabella three bishops, two abbots and even the Battle of Flodden Field 1 THE DEFENDER Clan Kincaid Election Results Your Clan Kincaid Team Chief of the Clan Kincaid Here are the results of our recent Board of Officers election. Our congratulations to Madam Arabella Kincaid of Kincaid (L-01) Woodfarm the winners and our thanks to those who voted. Caynton nr. Newport Shropshire, TF10 8NF England Immediate Past President: James Brisbin (L-91) [email protected] Board of Officers Membership Secretary: Kathi Kincaid (608) President—TBA Immediate Past President Secretary: Linda Hoskins (598) James R. Brisbin (L-91) 245 Rivers Blvd. Treasurer: Steve Bates (1100) Exeter, Ontario CANADA N0M 1S1 [email protected] Communications Director: Robert T. Kincaid, Jr, (760) Secretary Linda Hoskins (598) 5141 Midland Drive Chief Commissioner: Suzanne Hakeos (1118) Rand West Virginia 25306-6239 [email protected] Treasurer Steven Bates (1100) 5201 Meadow Ridge Edina, Minnesota 55439-1412 [email protected] Membership Director Kathi Kincaid (608) 2153 South 13th Street West Missoula, Montana 59801-4929 [email protected] Communications Director Robert T. Kincaid., Jr. (760) 909 W King St Martinsburg WV 25401 [email protected] Chief Commissioner Suzanne Hakeos (1118) 305 E. St. Clair St Swanton, Ohio, 43558 [email protected] A N o n - Word From The Clan President Advisory Council James Brisbin has done super work as on the Clan as it will not have the person Brig. Bill Kincaid (l-96) 10 Crutchfield Land the President, but he became the critical to the success of the Clan. We Walton on Thames Surrey KT12 2QZ Immediate Past President after many know everyone is busy in this crazy world England [email protected] years of hard work for the Clan. It is we live in, but, hopefully, someone Sherrye Dix (652) now time for someone to step forward reading this edition will volunteer to take 14722 122nd Street E Puyallup Washington 98374 and assume the position. The Board of on the task. If YOU are the one, please [email protected] Wee Shopper Manager Officer’s would appreciate having a contact James Brisbin immediately. Bev Kincaid (456) leader help bring the group’s efforts 1184 Village Glen Drive THIS IS AN INVITATION FOR A Batavia, Ohio 45103 together. [email protected] CLAN MEMBER TO STEP IN AND Webmasters The failure to get a President on KEEP THE CLAN MOVING Grant and Marion Kinkead (1078) board could have adverse impacts FORWARD!! 181 Gold Street Clifton Hill, Victoria 3068 (funding issues not resolved, inability Australia [email protected] of the Clan to have a spokesman, etc.) [email protected] 2 THE DEFENDER E d i t o r i a l A Scottish Joke For By James R. Brisbin (L - 9 1 ) You Immediate Past President A Scottish woman went to her local We have come a long way Shopper” is already expanding its array of over the past two years. Kincaid products. Our new Chief Commis- newspaper office to The list of accomplish- sioner will be seeking out new Commis- publish the obituary ments is long and there is sioners and providing support as we carry for her recently de- ceased husband. The much in which we can take our message of pride in being a Kincaid pride. and of Scottish Heritage into the coming obituary editor in- The Clan Kincaid Asso- year. formed her that there was a charge of ciation International has completed the There will be more Clan Kincaid Tents 50 pence per word. democratic process of electing its new at Scottish events in the coming year than Board of Officers and the transition to ever before. Plans are now well underway She paused, reflected and then said, "Aye, the new administration is being com- for the Clan Kincaid Gathering 2014 in pleted as “The Defender” goes to press. Scotland with over 70 people having al- well then, let it read, 'Angus MacPherson True, it would have been a little more ready shown interest in participating. Our exciting had there been more candi- treasury is in good shape with resources died'." dates but we are blessed that we go available to ensure that we can provide Amused at the wom- into the new administrative years with services to our members through the year. an's thrift, the editor a larger Board that enjoys both experi- We are still in need of a President to told her that there is a ence and novice enthusiasm. take on the role of leadership. Our Consti- six word minimum for The proposed Constitutional tution provides that the Board of Officers all obituaries. amendments were resoundingly accept- can appoint individuals to fill vacant posi- She thought it over for ed and already there are more sugges- tions. Hopefully, one of our members will a while and then said, tions for improving the document in step forward soon to take on this important "Ach, in that case, let the coming year. position in the knowledge that there are a it read...'Angus Mac- As with all new administrations, it host of people prepared to support him/her Pherson died - clubs is appropriate to have goals. Hopefully as they assume the reins of leadership. for sale'." we will see most of our annual mem- We approach the coming year with con- bers renew by sending in their dues and fidence and appreciation for the support of it would be great to end each year with our Chief, our Advisory Council, our more members than we start. Plans are Board of Officers, our Life Members and already in place to see Clan Kincaid our Annual Members. proceed with Incorporation and appli- “Proud of the Past – Confident of the cation for Tax Free status. The “Wee Future” A WORD FROM THE CLAN SECRETARY Linda Hoskins (#598) A special ‘Thanks’ to Clan Kincaid for giving me the opportunity to serve the Clan in the capacity of Secretary.