Vol. XXIII No. 1 Winter 2011 President page 3 Stone Mountain page 5 Henderson AGM page 8 Journey Through Time page 10 What is a Clan but its People? by MacIan Regional Chaplains ot forgetting our genealogical work, the individual families. During the annual general DNA study and Henderson Bibles with meeting, the membership approved recent Gatherings their treasure trove of ancestors, the picture changes which supported the society's new role page 14 N above tells our story and why we gather with our as the worldwide administrative arm of Clan kin. Elsewhere in this issue, you will see the story Henderson. Speaking of Scotland of one of the greatest gatherings of Hendersons. Alistair D. Henderson of Fordell, Chief of the page 22 What gatherings we have had over the decades Name and Arms of Henderson, had asked the since the society was formed, and reformed, and society to provide administration to support the reformed again. Whether you are looking for your various local societies throughout the Americas, personal or family history, or seeking to know Europe, and Australia. Societies raised outside about how Hendersons fit into world history, we of the United States will be established as legal are on the way to gather societies of Hendersons entities in their own land and then be affiliated around the world. with the Clan Henderson Society, Inc. Each Once again we remind you that you were society will be a member of the Society and the born into Clan Henderson and that you have leader of each society will serve on the executive the birthright of participation, involvement, board; while individual members of the affiliate membership, and excitement. The society exists to may also apply for membership in the society. help you enjoy that birthright. The Oes Dana will connect on their specialty The gathering at Stone Mountain demonstrated levels. Hopefully, their newsletter editors will why a society is necessary to provide the work together to publish country articles across framework to connect and gather the various the continents . a benefit we can all share. he Internal Revenue Service has ruled that the An Canach Clan Henderson Society, Incorporated, is a tax- 8500 Wendell Drive Texempt educational organization within the Alexandria VA 22308-2158 meaning of 501(c) (3) of the Internal Revenue Code of (703) 780-1068 [email protected] 1954. Consequently donations of funds, library books, and other property made to the society are deductible An Canach Staff contributions for the purpose of Federal Income Tax Returns. Editor Russell Henderson An Canach is the Official Newsletter of the Clan Assistant Editor Judy Henderson Henderson Society. It is published quarterly to provide Printing & Distribution Mark Henderson information about Clan Members, Scottish Culture, Attire, Music, Food, Upcoming Events, and our Contributing Columnists individual and collective Genealogy. It is the expression Phil Embrey Bruce A. Henderson of life in Clan Henderson as maintained by your David R. Henderson Dottie Henderson contribution of articles, information, photographs, and Larry James Henderson Laura Henderson Franta ideas. Please submit your material anytime, either online Lee & Dottie Henderson Russ Henderson or by regular mail. Steve Henderson Suzanne Keifer An Canach does not maintain a mailing list. Please Rex A Maddox John Mallerne notify the membership secretary of any address changes. Buzz McEldowney Linda McEldowney Articles and reports for An Canach are requested Fred Sanford Greg Schwartz and encouraged. Please send photos. Deadlines are 1 March, 1 June, 1 September and 1 December. Copyright 2011, Clan Henderson Society, Inc. All rights reserved. son on der th en e W H eb n la C www.clanhendersonsociety.org Membership and Renewal Basic Clan Dues $________ $15 per year per family Renewals occur one year after your original membership. +$5 per year, non-US addresses While you should receive a postcard reminder; your renewal month is highlighted on your address label Other Contributions and you may send in your dues using this format. Region Support $________ Genealogy $________ Include the postcard with your check! Chief’s Fund $________ Keep your An Canach arriving on time. Memorial $________ Other $________ For Clan Members who wish to enroll Total $________ other members of their family (e.g., parents, grown children), please contact your Regional Commissioner for a membership form, or Send Member Renewals download it from www.clanhendersonsociety.org. and Address Changes Send renewal and/or membership form with dues directly to Membership Secretary Clan Henderson Society, Inc. Greg Schwartz 19 Sunbury Street EIN: 54-1816358 Minersville PA 17954 (570) 544-3428 Please use your member number when you contact the society. 2 An Canach Winter 2011 President Vice VP General Counsel Recording Secretary Memb The President's Message by Larry Janes Henderson his past October at Stone Mountain, Georgia, members of Clan Henderson Society elected a new executive board. There were also changes in Larry James Henderson Tappointed positions. With new people come new ideas and philosophies about how things should work within the clan. You, as an individual member, may think that your opinion does not matter but I assure you it matters a lot to your board and your commissioners. I ask all of you to send in any suggestions that you might have that you think might be of benefit to the Clan. We also need volunteers to assist with everything from convening at games to becoming involved in our history research, DNA project or serving as a bodyguard member or chaplain or. Tom Hendricks If you have an interest in a certain area or want to discuss the creation of a new position then feel free to contact your regional commissioner or our vice president Tom Hendricks. We are also looking for someone who would be able to travel to the different annual general meetings to act as the parliamentarian. Once again, if you have any questions or comments about the Clan please contact your regional commissioner by e-mail. The addresses are listed on pages 27-28. On behalf of the new executive board, I would like Earl R. Hendry, JD to say that we are looking forward to our time in office and are excited to work with the members of Clan Henderson. Let us never forget “The Hendersons are here” Aye, Larry Peggy Sanford ership Secretary Treasurer Gregory L. Schwartz Janeane Renee Henderson Winter 2011 An Canach 3 Chief Feted in Northern Virginia To Alistair Henderson Of Fordell, Chief Of The Name And Arms of Henderson Words and Music by: John Robert Mallernee, Bard of Clan Henderson VERSE # 1: VERSE # 2: Comes October American Hendersons, Two Thousand Ten, Gather you ‘round. American Hendersons The pipers will play us Gather again. A marvelous sound. From his home “down under” We honor the chief So far away, Of our Henderson clan, Order of the Chief Chief Alistair, Welcoming here Will come for a stay. This Australian man. Raise high the banner Sweet bonny lassies And strike up the band. Will sparkle and smile, aking the opportunity to Our chief will visit The laddies will recognize Hendersons America’s land. Boldly strut for a while. Tin Northern Virginia for There’ll be dancing They circle around their many contributions to And lots of food, With the “VIRGINIA REEL”, the clan, Rex Maddox hosted For our Henderson clan’s Stepping to music dinner for the Chief and In a festival mood. With toe and with heel. Audrey. John Mallernee sang his CHORUS: VERSE # 3: song and later sang “Waltzing Huzzah! Huzzah! Auld Scot hielands Matilda.” The Chief recognized For our Chief, Are far away. him as an honorary Aussie. He We raise a cheer! But, misty memories also presented John with the American Hendersons Ever will stay. Laura’s recognition Order of the Chief medal. Gaily rejoice, Clan Henderson The leadership of the Body For the chief Is ancient and strong, Guard passed to Jeremy Lussi, Of our clan is here. Renowned forever who would in a few short days The tartan that In story and song. lead a large contingent at Stone We’re wearing American clansmen Mountain. And the sword blades Are happy today, Laura Henderson Franta and That we show For the chief of our clan Christian Garin were among Pay homage to Is here for a stay. various active clan members Our great clan’s chief, And when he returns who Rex offered several items For all the world to know. To his Brisbane clime, of recognition for their support We Americans still during his term in office. Will remember this time. Applause for the song. John is now an honorary Aussie Christian sharing experience with Jeremy Lussi. 4 An Canach Winter 2011 The Stone Mountain Highland Games 2010 We gathered at our huge tent . The Hendersons are here! Winter 2011 An Canach 5 My View of the Stone Mountain Highland Games, 15-17 October 2010 by Phil Embry e had beautiful fall weather in Georgia at historic trailers. What a day…what a weekend! Stone Mountain Park; the largest exposed piece of That wasn’t the BEST part. I also became much more Wgranite in the world. Over 10,000 visitors enjoyed involved with Clan Henderson. Of course it wasn’t hard, since the Games that included the athletic events, Parade of Tartans our Chief was the Guest of Honor and we had the prime clan tent (over ninety clans represented), Kilted Run, Pipe and Drum location. In the past, I had only been an interloper, occasionally Band competition, and music/storytelling venues. The going by the tent to mingle with our cousins, participate in Henderson Clan Chief, Alistair D. Henderson of Fordell was the walk-about, sign the guest list, and pay my dues.