US $2.00 CLAN WALLACE SOCIETY WORLDWIDE Am fear-gléidhidh “The Guardian”— Published by the Clan Wallace Society Worldwide. Founded 1966. Summer 2005 Vol 39, No 1 From the Desk of the President A very belated Happy scheduled to coincide with the Annual and prosper with your tax-deductible New Year to all Wal- Gathering of Clans in Salado, TX, from contributions. I encourage you all to con- laces and their fami- 11-13 November 2005. Plan to join us sider making a contribution soon. lies throughout the there. As the year progresses we will world. On behalf of keep you posted on other events of I apologize that this newsletter is late. the Officers and note. We had intended to have one out for you Board Members of in early February, but unfortunately our Clan Wallace Soci- At an impromptu board meeting held at Award Winning Editor and Director Tom ety, let me extend our the annual Mesa (AZ) Scottish Games Wallace, had two major computer fail- Best Wishes for a and Festival in February 2005, we offi- ures and recovering data has been a Wonderful and Pros- cially transferred Treasurer responsibili- painfully slow process. Your patience perous 2005. I anticipate that this year will ties from new Executive Vice-President with us is greatly appreciated. In this be very special for us; full of new begin- William J. Wallace from Mesa, AZ, to modern day of viruses, spam, and spy- nings and changes that will enhance our new Director Robert Bruce Wallace ware, they pose a constant inconven- Society and increase our membership and from California. ience in doing business online. participation. Finally, I draw your attention to the arti- Our webmaster Jim Wallace from Bowie, During a By-laws Amendment ballot held cle on Page 6 that concerns the kick off MD, has done an outstanding job of giv- in late 2004, the voting Council Members on 01 July 2005 of the new “CWSW ing the CWSW website an updated look. approved a plan to add an Annual Mem- Rewards Program”. Here is a grand There are lots of new items and interest- bership Category for our Society. During opportunity to assist the Society grow (Continued on page 7) this year the Board has been working on the necessary administrative changes and the development of an implementation Ciad Mille Failte: CWSW New Members plan. This has been a long and somewhat tedious process. The official announce- On behalf of Ian Francis Wallace of that Priscilla Ann Wurm, Marysville, CA ment of the start date and the details of Ilk, 35th Chief of Clan Wallace, the Presi- Frank David Fulfs Marin this new Membership Plan will be an- dent and the Board of Directors welcome Ballston Lake, NY nounced in the next newsletter, and con- the forty-one individuals listed below to Celia Fulfs Marin, Ballston Lake, NY currently on the website. Look for these the Clan Council and to our Society, re- Emma Beckwith Wilson, Richmond, VA announcements. spectively. Ciad mile failte! Mae McClernon Wilson, Richmond, VA Danielle Sharilyn Fulfs, Seattle, WA This is an auspicious year for Wallace, and th COUNCIL MEMBERS Mikaila Dawn Fulfs, Seattle, WA commemorations to honor the 700 year James N. Wallace M.D.., Erich Jon Fulfs, Seattle, WA of the death of our hero and champion, Sir East Gadsden, AL William Wallace, have already started. Rayna E. Sloane, Phoenix, AZ LIFETIME MEMBERS Earlier this year, CWSW was the Honored Paul Lance Wallace, Tempe, AZ Gayle "Rick" Wallace, Mesa, AZ Clan at the Swamp Celts Highland Games Robert Darryl Wallace, Concord, CA Olivia Laine Wallace, Glendale, AZ and Celtic Festival held annually in April Gregor James McFarland, Salida, CO Mary Clement Graham, Tracy, CA near New Orleans, LA. As your President, William E. Wallace, Grand Junction, CO Vonda Jane Fulfs, CA* I attended to represent you, and Director George M. Wallace, Columbus, OH Robert R. Wallace, Browns Valley, CA Jean Robinson Wallace and her husband Nancy R. Howard, Jackson, LA Susan Wallace, Browns Valley, CA Dick from Little Rock, AR, were present to Kenneth R. Sorrels, Alvin, TX Richard H. Wallace, Newark, DE convene at this location for the first time. Lindsey Lovic Wallace, Marietta, GA UPGRADES TO COUNCIL David Williams, Jacksonville, FL Plans for the Wallace 700 Gathering Tour Chev. Mark W. Nelson KCSts, Diana Jayne Jackonis, to Scotland in August 2005 are complete Prescott Valley, AZ Germantown, MD and arrangements are firm. I am really Vonda Jane Fulfs, CA Amanda-Marie Carolyn Massey looking forward to this trip. Joanne E. Wallace, Concow, CA Crumpton, MD Linda Ruby Wallis, Benicia, CA Janet Glover Long, Midland, MI Our Annual Directors Meeting for 2005 is Andrew Hart Wallace, Marysville, CA (Continued on page 7) PAGE 2 AM FEAR-GLÉIDHIDH SUMMER 2005 Report on the 2004 Annual Directors Meeting ADM CALL TO ORDER has all of the convenor’s merchandise money for one of those two purposes. Friday, 24 September 2004 and is trying to find a source for cotton fabric in the Wallace Tartan. She is Lifetime Achievement Award: John The meeting was opened at 7:15PM by hoping to have a “Convenor’s Corner” in Wallace reported on the of the Lifetime President, John R. Wallace. A quorum the newsletter. Achievement Award to Chuck Bearman. was declared and Elmer Inman gave his proxy to Dick Wallace and Tom Wallace Other Reports: Marcus Wallace Regional Commissioner: John gave his proxy to Marcus. reported on document and publication Wallace reported on the status of the translation. Maitland papers being “Test Run” for a Wallace Commissioner The minutes of the 2003 Annual Meeting translated by a person who translates for Eastern Canada. There is no report were approved as reviewed by the board Latin. Hopefully, this translation will be from James Hamilton Wallace who was following the 2003 meeting. done in 2005. appointed commissioner last year. At this time there are no plans to make The 2004 treasurer’s financial report Data Base Administrator: Dick similar appointments. was presented and approved. It was for Wallace, council member from Arkansas the year ending 30 September 2004. It reported on his efforts as Data Base Convenor Survey: Wayne spoke about was noted that several bills were yet to Administrator. MIA, deceased & active the convenor survey that he did. He be paid for the year. It was moved, members are on separate lists. The list stated that a few people did not seconded and passed (MSP) to accept of people needs to be kept current. Dick respond. Of the 40 who did respond treasurer’s report as presented. hopes to have program with database of there were only three who did not members so a convenor can get specific consent to the publishing of personal REPORTS names with specific information. The data. It was decided to discuss the real goal is to have a Data Base survey more at the Saturday morning Election Committee: The Election and Manager who could supply the meeting. Ballot Committee report was prepared information to any director who needs it. by Larry Slight and given by John CWSW Policy Sheets: John presented Wallace. There were three openings on Unfinished Business from 2003 CWSW Policy Sheets for the board the board and only three council John updated potential amendments and approval. One dealt with the importance members were nominated. Therefore changes to the organization due to the no election of board members was held. vote in the summer. Jo Anne will be However, there was a change to the By- working with the state of Texas to amend President’s Medallion laws which required a vote. Fifty five the Articles of Incorporation. When it is council members voted with 50 voting in complete all council members will be At the Septem- favor of the change and 5 voting against mailed a copy of the updated articles. ber 2004 An- it. nual Board of Redesigned Card & Certificate: A new Director’s Membership: The Membership style card and membership certificate meeting held in McPherson, Committee Report was given by Richard were presented and discussed. John KS, it was A. Wallace. He reported that from 24 presented the idea of having a blank unanimously October 2003 to 16 September 2004 form preprinted so that the membership decided to there were 64 new members with 12 of chair could print out the proper establish a them council members. The state with certificate. The certificates will be printed President’s the most new members was California on parchment paper. John Wallace led Medallion shall with seventeen. Pennsylvania had eight the discussion with input from Jan and be presented and North Carolina had five. Dick Wallace related to their experience to each Society President at the time of his/her election, with the membership committee. which shall represent their status of office. Newsletter: Newsletter Editor and Discussion continued related to The Medallion is a uniquely designed cast Manager Report was given by Wayne membership cards. They can be made pewter pendant about three and one quar- Jones. Tom Wallace serves as editor as reduced certificates. It was MSP to ter inches tall, shaped like a shield with a but he was unable to attend. Elmer get bids on standard certificate and checkered border, and containing the Clan Inman also serves on the committee but membership cards. Wallace Badge (Elderslie, with chiefly coro- net) with the words “ Clan Wallace Society was also unable to attend. Wayne gave Worldwide” above the badge and the word a report combining the editor and Scotland Tour: Lois Wallace brought “President” below the badge. This Medal- manager report.