History of the St. Andrew Society of Colorado: 1989 to 2014 Content for this document has been supplied by many people. Special thanks go to Jean Casson, Larry Hay, Ken McIntosh, Heather Miller, Cindy Murphy, Keith Schrum, and Lois Wilson. Please refer to KILTS IN COLORADO – A History of the St. Andrew Society of Colorado: 1963 to 1988 by Gayle Ray, which can also be found on the SASC Web site: www.coloradoscots.org You can also refer to the separate history of the Colorado Scottish Festival found on that Web site: www.scottishgames.org Table of Contents Congratulatory Letters .................................................................................................................................. 7 Colorado Governor John W. Hickenlooper ............................................................................................... 7 Colorado State Senate ............................................................................................................................... 8 Colorado State Senator Andy Kerr ............................................................................................................ 9 Denver Mayor Michael Hancock ............................................................................................................. 10 Introduction ................................................................................................................................................. 11 Additions to the 1963—1988 Period ........................................................................................................... 15 Summer Picnics and the Start of the Highland Games: 1960s ................................................................ 15 Small Group Activities: 1960s to present ................................................................................................ 15 Socials: 1970s .......................................................................................................................................... 15 Royal Regiments on Parade: 1975 to 1993 ............................................................................................. 16 Homemade Shortbread at the Games: 1976—1978............................................................................... 16 Scottish Cookbook: 1977 ......................................................................................................................... 16 The Kirkin’ of the Tartan: 1977 ................................................................................................................ 17 Wreath-Laying at the Robert Burns Statue in Denver’s City Park: 1977 to 1984 ................................... 18 Lockerbie Relief Fund and Memorial: 1988 ............................................................................................ 19 Activities in Which the SASC Has Been Involved ......................................................................................... 20 Channel 6/PBS ......................................................................................................................................... 20 Special Events .......................................................................................................................................... 20 Railroading Scots: Early 1990s ................................................................................................................. 20 Scottish Supper Club: Mid-1990s ............................................................................................................ 21 SASC Singles ............................................................................................................................................. 21 The 1995 Burns Night Supper and Tom Sutherland .................................................................................... 22 Stand-Out Individuals and Groups .............................................................................................................. 25 William Mackintosh: Our Founder .......................................................................................................... 25 Eve Thompson Mackintosh and Mackintosh Academy........................................................................... 26 2 History of the St. Andrew Society of Colorado: 1989 to 2014 Kenneth Mackenzie MacIntosh (“Mr. Denver”) and MacIntosh Plaza Park ........................................... 28 Jean Casson: Registered Agent, First Newsletter Editor and Guiding Light ............................................ 29 The Newsletter Editors ............................................................................................................................ 30 Bob and Kathy Burnham and The Scottish Country Dancers .................................................................. 31 John and Susan Thornton: The Colorado Scottish Festival and the Pipe Band ....................................... 33 Support from the SCFD: Scientific & Cultural Facilities District .............................................................. 35 Salute to the Pipe Bands ......................................................................................................................... 36 Donations from Walkers Shortbread ...................................................................................................... 37 John Shields: The Haggis Man ................................................................................................................. 38 Gary Mitchell and Rudy Ramsey: The Gaelic Language .......................................................................... 39 Father John Pahls and The Colorado Tartan ........................................................................................... 41 Marilyn Meador and The Colorado Tartan ............................................................................................. 42 Representative Gary L. McPherson and The Colorado Tartan ................................................................ 43 Dale Baird and Colorado Tartan Day: The Legacy ................................................................................... 44 Tartan Day Activities Now ................................................................................................................... 44 Gary Carnes: Our Own Rabbie Burns ...................................................................................................... 45 Neil and Shari Gillette and Family and The Colorado Youth Pipe Band .................................................. 46 The Colorado Youth Pipe Band ............................................................................................................ 48 Danny and Marilyn Ramsey: Membership and The Spring Brunch......................................................... 49 Cindy Stewart Murphy and Keith Schrum: Membership, Archives, Book Club, Reading List and Literary Competition ............................................................................................................................................. 50 Stanzi and Robin Lucy: The Highland Herald, Golf Tournament and Curling Team ................................ 52 Larry Hay: Chieftain, The Heritage Society Endowment Fund and more… ............................................. 53 Don Winslow and the 50th Anniversary Commemorative Coins ............................................................. 58 Frank and Sheryl Campbell and Their Thistle & Shamrock Shop ............................................................ 59 Jim and Betty Johnston ........................................................................................................................... 60 3 History of the St. Andrew Society of Colorado: 1989 to 2014 Lynn and Steve McCulloch ...................................................................................................................... 61 Judith and Doc Holiday ............................................................................................................................ 62 Bob and Noel Dickson ............................................................................................................................. 62 Jerry and Elaine Mahoney ....................................................................................................................... 62 Manuel “Manny,” Paula and Jaclyn Martinez ......................................................................................... 62 Bonnie Warner and Bill Llewellin ............................................................................................................ 62 Isabelle and Kennith Clark ....................................................................................................................... 63 Barb Hay and the Highland Happy Hours ................................................................................................ 64 Sanford “Sandy” and Carlene Campbell .................................................................................................. 66 Don and Arlene Burt ................................................................................................................................ 67 Lois Wilson: Her Journey in SASC ............................................................................................................ 68 Don McKee .............................................................................................................................................. 69 Wayne Staggs and Highland Athletics