Clan Chattan Association Magazine - March 2018 Touch Not – Magazine of the Clan Chattan Association may be an understatement but I think Cindi that our traditions and heritage are protected was very pleased with our appreciation of throughout all our events and proceedings, her loyalty and dedication to the Clan it is very much appreciated. Chattan Association. We were also In conclusion I must report the death of honoured with the attendance of Cluny and John Shaw of Tordarroch, Chief of Clan his very welcome closing remarks which Shaw, who died in November of last year. have become a tradition at our AGMs. An obituary is included in this issue of the Our gathering at the Field Fair at Moy saw magazine. a very wet and muddy couple of days. I wish you all a very interesting and However attendance was good in the clan prosperous 2018 and hope we will see you tent and the refreshments very much at our AGM in August. appreciated. A big thank you as always to Celia Mackintosh of Mackintosh, for her Yours faithfully warm hospitality at her home at Moy, which John E Mackfall. we very much appreciate. Chairman of the CCA. Later in the year we held our first autumn gathering of friends in Edinburgh on a Friday evening. The event was a great John E Mackfall. Chairman of the CCA success with around thirty Clan members and friends joining the council for an Chairman’s Welcome 2018 evening of chat and drinks. My Dear Fellow Clansfolk, understanding from some of those who am now well into my second year of attended was that it was a friendly and office and it has been an eventful and enjoyable evening in one of the most Isuccessful 2017. The association’s beautiful cities in Britain. I hope the council council meetings have been well attended will consider holding another evening event and debate has been to a high level in all next year where more of you could come INSIDE THIS ISSUE our meetings. I do prefer to chair meetings along and take a break in a relaxed and where all the council members will speak friendly atmosphere. Clan MacThomas their mind and consider proposals in detail Your council are also trying to create an International Gathering. before taking decisions. I have to say your environment where our events are intended current council continue to do this, which to involve the whole family from small * makes my role a lot easier when everyone is children to the more preserved members of so enthusiastic. the association. We are looking into how we Clan Shaw, Death of a Chief. Our annual gathering in August around attract and keep younger members Obituary. interested in our history and events so that Inverness proved to be a successful event * with good attendance and a well run they will one day keep our traditions and Annual General Meeting. We had the heritage alive well into the future. If any of Storm in a Tartan Teacup. pleasure of listening and watching for the you have any ideas on how we do this first time a pre recorded video of John mammoth task please feel free to let us have * your ideas. Mackintosh of Mackintosh sent in his Clan Davidson. A busy Year. absence with a warm and friendly welcome I must thank Donald and Denise for the from his home in Singapore. Allan long hours and hard dedicated work they * MacLean of Dochgarroch presided over the perform on our behalf. They are the ones meeting with his usual calm and dignified who prepare everything for the events and Clan Macbean approach. He welcomed Iain MacGillivray who do the work on the day to ensure that Clan Tour of Scotland. Part 2. to the meeting and invited him to join the we can all come along and join in the fun Council. Iain later came forward to and enjoy the events which all run * introduce himself to the members present. extremely smoothly and without fuss. I Clan MacGillivray. One of the highlights of the meeting was the personally thank them both. I would also First Year as Commander. presentation to Cindi McIntosh Behr who like to thank Allan Maclean of Dochgarroch became our official Association Piper. Cindi for being so supportive and giving much of * was presented with association ribbons and his time to keep me on the right path as I pipe bag cover for her pipes and I think it can be a handful at times, and for ensuring And more… 1 Clan Chattan Association Magazine - March 2018 Keeping you in the Loop…………. New Members ver the years I have watched the Association develop. When Mary McIntosh was the membership secretary she hand wrote all letters and kept each members Mar 2017 – Feb 2018 Odetails on file cards in a special file box. Twenty years ago, when I became Membership secretary I learned to use the computer A Huge welcome to you all!! to write letters and quickly found out how to use spreadsheets and databases to keep information. Douglas Dean UK E-mail has become the communication of choice. I can keep in touch with fellow Sally Hastings USA members and distribute information through e-mails and now through our website and Facebook. David J McPherson Australia However it is understandable that some clan folk do not have access to a computer or David A McPherson Australia the internet and I still contact them via the postal system. This brings me to the most import section of this wee article. I need your up to date Jane Mathis USA details. If you have not let me have your e-mail address please drop me a line on Brad Mills Canada [email protected]. If you are not sure e-mail me anyway!! Ellen McIntosh USA Likewise if you move house, I need your mailing address. So please don’t be a ‘Gone, unknown’ and have your details frozen and unused because Kimberly Alfano USA your magazine has been returned to me with no reason. Don McFall USA Keep in touch so that we can keep you in the loop. Iain Donald MacGillivray UK Remember that all details are kept on computer and are covered by the current Data Protection rules. Gregory Mackintosh Canada Thank you for your help. Alan Shaw USA Denise McIntosh Euan Grassie UK Diana Collins USA Unleash your potential…………… Laura Deck USA This Association needs to re-structure the work of the Council. Dave McIntosh USA o enable us to offer an up to date service to our members we need to split up some of the work that a few do at the moment. The Council is an enthusiastic team Boyd Tarin USA Tlead by their Chairman. The main base of the Council is in Scotland, although Charles McIntosh USA there are council members in USA, Canada and Australia. A bit of background first. – The Association has members throughout the world. Offering Kim Formosa Australia membership as annual, 5 year and life. Members’ details are kept on the Association Lynette Cornelissen Australia computer and maintained by the Membership Secretary who is also the main first contact for those wanting any information on the Association. Leanne Haines Australia Each year the Association hosts a Gathering in Inverness and are looking to increase Sydney Regehr USA events to other times of the year and in different areas. The Association is also represented at other Clan related meetings such as the Inverness Highland Games. Zola Denio USA These events are currently co-ordinated by the Membership secretary. Brenden Harvey Australia The Association has a web site that over the last couple of years has been updated but Moray Cattanach UK still needs some work. Currently maintained by the Editor of Touch Not and the membership secretary. The Association also communicates through Facebook. Joyce Cattanach UK The council meets at least 3 times a year. These meetings are held in Scotland, one of Yorke McGillivray USA them being at the annual Gathering in Inverness. Do you have the potential and interest to fill any of the following positions? Alan Caig UK After 20 years in the post, the Membership secretary would like to step down. This Graeme Mcqueen UK post needs to be filled. Christine Ruthe Chisholm UK Web site co-ordinator –to regularly update information and photographs on the CCA website and deal with orders from the shop that is attached to it. Sheena MacPherson UK Events co-ordinator – to co-ordinate the Gathering and other events during the year. W McIntosh UK General Council Members – There is always a need for new faces to create fresh ideas, to help take the Association forward over the coming years. 2 Clan Chattan Association Magazine - March 2018 Friday 3rd and Saturday 4th August 2018 THE HIGHLAND FIELD SPORTS, MOY THE CLAN TENT Relax and enjoy some Highland hospitality in the Clan Tent. Browse through some of the past journals and visit the museum or take a walk up to the Lachlan Clan Gathering 2018 Mackintosh memorial and enjoy the view. The Clan Tent will be open THE ANNUAL Friday 3rd August 10am – 5pm GATHERING OF Saturday 4th August 10 am – 2pm THE CLAN Please note that there is an entry fee for the Field Sports CHATTAN (cash only) ASSOCIATION There is no charge for car parking 2nd - 4th August 2018 THE ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING THE LOCHARDIL HOUSE HOTEL, INVERNESS Thursday 2nd August 2018 4pm: Gather together. Light refreshments will be available 5pm: The AGM of the Clan Chattan Association Remember to fill in your reservation form 7pm: Clan Chattan and send it off with your remittance Association Dinner as soon as possible.