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Newsletter of the St. Andrew’s Society of Atlanta May 2018
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President’s Message
IMPORTANT NOTE:
Our Pot-Luck events are wonderful opportunities to
showcase your culinary skills. However, some
attendees have potentially life-threatening aller-
gies. Please clearly label any dish containing chick-
en or nuts to minimize the possibility of complica-
tions.
Founded November 30, 1971
Greetings: Hello to all and welcome to Samhradh (Summer in Scottish
Gaelic at https://glosbe.com/en/gd/Summer )! Though the calendar
ST. AINDREA
says it has yet to arrive – the temperatures indicate otherwise. Tartan
Day is a distant memory, our Celtic Pot-luck nourished the souls of over
50 Members and their Guests.
Past Programs and Meetings: Our program for the evening traced the
Historical Evolution of the Weap-
ons of the Scots. We began with
the most plentiful product of the
In This Issue
Highlands (stones), progressed Pages 2-3
through the Scottish Targe (a type Calendar of Events
of round shield), and discussed a Membership Update
knife that most are familiar with Flowers of the Forest
the Sgian-dubh. Commonly car- Vice-President’s Report
ried in the kilt-hose with only the Pages 4-5
hilt visible, the single-edged “black President’s Message continued
knife” is a bit different from the Tartan Day
Nominating Committee
less-common double-edged dag- Tartan Banners
ger (the Mattucashlass) tradition- Membership Retention
ally carried in the armpit and com-
Pages 6-7
pletely hidden from view. Expanded SASA Committee
Structure
Longer blade weapons were plen-
Pages 8-9
tiful including the Dirk – a long Committee Corner
dagger that more closely resem- Wearing the Tartan Sash
bles a short-sword. Members had Advertisement
a chance to view and handle a
Page 10-11
Two-handed Scottish Claymore
2019 Calendar (tentative)
(the weapon of William Wallace) 2019 Committee Meetings
as well as the more-refined Basket Advertisement
-hilt Claymore (or Basket-hilt
Page 12-13
Broadsword).
Advertisements
Continued on page 4
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2018 Calendar of Events
July 22 Summer Social - 4:00-6:00 PM (Casual / Highland Daywear optional)
The Harp Irish Pub, Plaza at Roswell Shopping Center, 1425 Market Blvd., #1330, Ro-
swell, GA 30076
September 8 Fall Business Meeting - FOP Hall (Casual / Highland Daywear)
1238 Ridge Ave., Stone Mountain, GA 30083
Drinks, Hors d ‘Oeuvres, and Socializing at 6:00 PM; Dinner at 7:00 PM - BYOB
October 19-21 Stone Mountain Highland Games, http://www.smhg.org/
Parade of the Tartans on Sunday, October 21, 2018.
November 10 St. Andrews Dinner Dance – Dunwoody Country Club (Formal)
1600 Dunwoody Club Dr., Atlanta, GA 30350
Socializing at 6:30 PM; Dinner at 7:00 PM
December 1 Christmas Party - FOP Hall (Casual / Highland Daywear)
1238 Ridge Ave., Stone Mountain, GA 30083 5:30 PM
Drinks, Hors d ‘Oeuvres, and Socializing at 5:30 PM; Dinner at 6:30 PM
2019
See pages 10 and 11 for tentative dates for 2019 gatherings and committee meetings.
Membership Update To be voted on at September 2018 Meeting
John Graf III
First Time Published
Clan Walker
Michael and Carolyn McAlpin
Garrett Helmick
Clan MacAlpin
Clan Gregor
Ted and Aiko Rambo
Membership Directory
Clans Bailey and Hollingsworth
The new Membership Directory has not been pub-
Second Time Published and
lished -- yet. I am putting the year members joined
To be voted on at September 2018 Meeting
the Society in the Directory so I need anyone who
joined before 1990 to either call or e-mail me with
David and Linda Heiden
the approximate year they joined. Contact me at:
Clans Gunn, Bruce, Campbell, Fletcher and Clark
mcda5958@bellosuth.net
John Morrison Allen, Jr.
or
Clans MacKay and Morrison
404-317-3675 or
770-948-3970
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Flowers of the Forest Vice President’s Report
Frances Brodnax Frantz, age 65, passed away into Spring finally arrived, and with it, our annual Tartan
freedom from the chronic disease of lupus at DeKalb Day Celebration, held on 07 April 2018, at the Smoke
Medical Center, on March 19, 2018, due to complica- Rise Country Club. The fete was well attended.
tions of her battle with lymphoma. Again, our thanks to all who planned the affair, those
who decorated the tables, and the Grahams in partic-
Fran lived life to the fullest with a sharp mind, ency- ular, for arranging the use of the facilities
clopedic memory, and wicked sense of humor. Fran
was born in Atlanta on August 9, 1952, to Tom and Briefly stated, the meeting of 11 May 2018 was well
Edna May Brodnax. She was a graduate of Agnes Scott attended, punctuated by the pre-meeting socializing
College. as well as a Celtic pot-luck dinner. Entertainment
was provided by our President, Robert Gordon, who
Fran was a substitute teacher for City Schools of Deca- gave us a very interesting dissertation on and
tur for twenty-five years before becoming a full-time demonstration of traditional Scottish armaments.
paraprofessional in 2013. As a teacher, she
gave love and support to every child that crossed her Remember to mark your calendars for the Summer
path. Social, to again be held at the Harp Irish Pub in Ro-
swell, Sunday 21 July 2018 from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM.
Fran is survived by her husband Henry D. Frantz, Jr., Further details regarding this event may be found
and children Francis Rebecca Frantz Culpepper elsewhere in this newsletter.
(James), Henry Doyle Colon Frantz, step-
daughters Mary F. Tucker (Richard), Elizabeth F. Greer While attending the Savannah Scottish Games on 04
(Wesley) and Edith Augusta F. Grabowsky May, I had the opportunity to meet with members of
(Kevin). She was a devoted mother to her children and their Saint Andrews Society.
step-children and is also lovingly remembered by nine
step-grandchildren and numerous As always, there are more events on the horizon; we
relatives and friends. welcome, and value, the input and assistance of all of
our members. As such, please do not hesitate to
A memorial service was contact me directly (e-mail: paulshollis@gmail.com,
held on Sunday, March or cell: 404-401-3186).
25, 2018, at 4:00 p.m. at
First Baptist Church, De- paul s. hollis, Vice President
catur. paulshollis@gmail.com
404-401-3186
Fran was a Scottish
Country Dancer, tenor
drummer with the Atlan-
ta Pipe Band in the
1980's, and was the be-
loved wife of Henry Reminder: Our Pot-Luck events are wonderful op-
Frantz, a Charter Mem- portunities to showcase your culinary skills. Howev-
ber of the St. Andrews er, some attendees have potentially life-threatening
Society of Atlanta. allergies. Please clearly label any dish containing
chicken or nuts to minimize the possibility of compli-
cations.
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President's Message visit with other Members and introduce perspective
members to The Society. We’ll have a bit of live music
(Continued from page one) and some of the best Guinness and Scotch to be found
anywhere. The street address for The Harp is 1425 Mar-
A bit of history was thrown into the mix as we re- ket Blvd. #1330, Roswell, GA 30076.
membered the tragic Battle of Culloden Moor, 272
years ago on April 16, 1746. Earlier attempts by See you at our Summer Social in July!
the English to disarm the Scots were unsuccessful.
The Dress Act of 1746, proscribed the wear of B
Highland Dress and finally, the English no longer
had to live in fear of fierce plaid and knobby knees. Bobby Gordon, FSA Scot
President, SASA
After the Jacobite’s defeat at Culloden, the Scots Cell: 678-848-0140
were forced to return to their original weapons – Email: gordonroberte@netzero.net
stones and sticks, particularly walking / fighting
sticks such as the Shillelagh. We came full circle,
from the stones of the Highlands back to the
stones of the Highlands. Our weaponry has since
improved and we may now display knobby knees
without fear of prosecution.
Committee Notes: Please join me in thanking the
Tartan Day
by Claire Pettys
following Members for agreeing to invest their
time and efforts in our Society:
Tartan Day 2018 was held on April 9th at
Smoke Rise Country Club. We had close to
Sylvia Talley, R.N. has agreed to Chair our
80 guests this year and had a blast.
Safety Committee (our own version of Clan Mac-
Medic);
We hold the event each year as close to
Marsha Stemme has agreed to serve as Chap-
April 6 as possible, which is National Tar-
lain for The Society;
tan Day. This is an excellent event for our
Melody Cookson has agreed to chair the
members but also for anyone who is inter-
Christmas Party on December 1, 2018.
ested in their Scottish heritage.
Opportunities abound for anyone wishing to be-
There is no better society than the St. An-
come more involved in our society. Please review
drew's Society of Atlanta to host this
the Committee listing in this newsletter and deter-
event. It is the only Tartan Day Celebra-
mine where you can contribute to strengthening
tion held in Georgia that we are aware of,
the Saint Andrews Society of Atlanta (SASA). Let
and we are looking forward to adding
us know of your interests and we’ll work with you
some new and different activities next
to help you find your niche.
year to make it even more fun.
Future Events: Mark your calendars and plan to
Please email Claire Pettys at
join us for a laid-back Summer Social (Highland
cpettys@hotmail.com if you would like to
Dress optional) at the Harp Irish Pub located in the
be involved in Tartan Day for 2019.
Plaza at Roswell Shopping Center on Sunday, July
22nd from 4-6 PM. This is an ideal opportunity to
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Nominating Committee New Members and
This year’s nominating committee is comprised of
Membership Retention
As I remarked during our meeting of 12 May, Diana
and I attended the interment of Peter Schafer, a long-
time member of our society. By no means was this
the first passing in our Society, nor will it be the last.
Briefly stated, we appear to be losing members by (a)
natural attrition due to age and health issues, as well
as (b) financial considerations. With an upper limit of
Doug Grey, Chair, with Paul Hollis and Burt Ross as- 350 members, we have approximately 265; we have
sisting. room for expansion. However, we do not appear to
be attracting a younger crowd. I have been given the
The nominating committee is ready to receive your responsibility of addressing these issues so that we
nominations. If you would like to nominate yourself still have a Saint Andrews Society in ten or twenty
or someone else for a position as an elected officer or years.
director, please submit your nomination(s) to Doug
Grey by phone, 770-338-5831, or email, Inviting potential members to our meetings is the ob-
DTGreyJr@gmail.com. vious solution; encouraging these potential members
to join appears to be the problem. I have heard re-
peatedly from potential members that we appear to
Tartan Forest be an unfriendly lot. Finally, once people join, what
can we do to encourage them to remain active within
Our Society is fortunate to our Society?
have many tartan banners
demonstrating the large Another avenue worth exploring is the possibility of
number of clans represented creating a “non-resident” membership, as practiced
in the St. Andrew’s Society by the Saint Andrews Society of Savannah. I do be-
of Atlanta. And more are on lieve that this is a concept worthy of discussion within
order. We soon will have our Society.
seven new tartans!
paul s. hollis, Vice President
We are always glad to expand our collection. Mem-
bers are welcome to contact Doug Grey if you would
like to sponsor a new banner for the Society. You
may choose to sponsor a banner for your clan or that
of a family member. Watch for a complete list of
what we now hold in our collection in the July issue
of the St. Aindrea.
If you would like to discuss a banner with Doug, he
may be contacted by phone, 770-338-5831, or email,
DTGreyJr@gmail.com.
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EXPANDED SASA COMMITTEE STRUCTURE
Newest entries are shown in red.
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
ELECTED OFFICERS: President – Bobby Gordon; Vice-President – Paul Hollis; Corresponding Secretary – Paige Turner; Record-
ing Secretary – John Talipski, Jr.; Treasurer – Jim McIntire.
ELECTED DIRECTORS (Voting): Charles Bogle; Melody Cookson; Tom Hewatt; Robin McIntire; Shelia Richards.
IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT: Claire Pettys.
DIRECTORS EMERITUS (Non-Voting): Grant Crate, Kate Graham, Richard Graham, Doug Grey, Rosina Grey, William (Bill)
Harris, Ian MacFarlane, Ephraim McLean, Frank Shaw, Greg Slaton, Gordon Wilson, Ross Wyllie.
PAST PRESIDENTS COUNCIL
Chair – Doug Grey / Asst. – Greg Slaton
OPERATIONAL COMMITTEES AND TEAMS
ADVOCAT: Jason Graham (NEW!)
AUDIT COMMITTEE: Chair – Doug Grey / Asst. – Tom Hewett / Asst. – Howard Stemme
BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE: Chair – Jim McIntire. Membership is comprised of the Chairpersons from the all Commit-
tees.
BY-LAWS COMMITTEE: Chair – Mickie McDaniel / Asst. – Greg Maness (NEW!)
CHAPLAIN: Chair – Marsha Stemme (NEW!) / Asst. – HELP WANTED
COMMUNICATIONS COMMITTEE: Chair – Gwen McNeill / Jennifer Ellison (NEW!)
Advertising: Team Lead – HELP WANTED / Asst. - HELP WANTED
Email: Team Lead – Dave McDaniel / Asst. – Mickie McDaniel
Newsletter Publisher: Team Lead – Carroll Keen / Asst. – Jennifer Ellison (NEW!)
Photography: Team Lead – Susan Douglas / Asst. – Paul Douglas / Asst. – HELP WANTED
Publicity: Team Lead – HELP WANTED / Asst. – HELP WANTED
Digital Media: Team Lead – Diane Curtis / Asst. – HELP WANTED
Web Site: Lead – Diane Curtis / Asst. – Melody Cookson (NEW!)
Facebook: Lead – Diane Curtis / Asst. – Melody Cookson (NEW!)
Twitter: Lead – HELP WANTED / Asst. – HELP WANTED
Instagram: Lead – HELP WANTED / Asst. – HELP WANTED
INTERNAL EVENTS (HOSPITALITY) COMMITTEE (M): Chair – Rick Conn / Asst. – Larry Morrison
Juice Bar Operations: Team Lead – Dave McDaniel / Asst. – Paul Douglas
Christmas Party (DEC): Team Lead – Melody Cookson (NEW!) / Asst. – HELP WANTED
Page 7 FOP Pot-Lucks (MAR / MAY / SEPT): Team Lead – Rick Conn / Asst. – Larry Morrison. EXTERNAL EVENTS COMMITTEE: Chair – Haley Simpson / Asst. – Suzanne Booth Reservations: Team Lead – Michelle Robertson / Asst. – HELP WANTED Paper Programs: Team Lead – Carroll Keen / Asst. – HELP WANTED Décor: Team Lead – Sheila Richards / Asst. – Brenda Hewett (NEW!) Hogmanay / First Footing (JAN): Team Lead – Paul Hollis / Asst. – HELP WANTED Burns Night (JAN): Team Lead – Melody Cookson (NEW!) / Asst. – HELP WANTED Tartan Day (APR): Team Lead – Claire Pettys / Asst. – Kate Graham Summer Social (JUL): Team Lead – Bobby Gordon / Asst. – Paul Hollis (NEW!) Saint Andrew’s Dinner (NOV): Team Lead – Bobby Gordon / Asst. – HELP WANTED HISTORY & HERITAGE COMMITTEE: Chair – HELP WANTED / Asst. – HELP WANTED Bobby Jones Scholar Liaison Team: Chair - Melanie Mackie (NEW!)/ Asst. - Alan Mackie (NEW!) Genealogy: Team Lead – Abb Gunn, Sr. Genealogist / Asst. – HELP WANTED Historian: Team Lead – Catherine Olson / Asst. – Carol McGregor (NEW!) Kirkin Services: Team Lead – Donald Malcolm / Asst. – HELP WANTED Marshal / Banners: Team Lead – Doug Grey / Asst. – Dave McDaniel / Asst. – Bert Ross Clan Liaisons: Team Lead – HELP WANTED / Asst. – HELP WANTED MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE: Chair – Mickie McDaniel / Asst. – Sara Shepherd MERCHANDISING COMMITTEE: Chair - Eph McLean / Asst. - HELP WANTED NOMINATING COMMITTEE: Chair – Doug Grey / Asst. – Paul Hollis (NEW!) / Asst. - Bert Ross (NEW!) PARLIAMENTARIAN: Richard Graham / Asst. – HELP WANTED PROGRAM COMMITTEE: Chair – Paul Hollis / Asst. – HELP WANTED RECRUITING & RETENTION COMMITTEE: Chair – Paul Hollis / Asst. – Gwen McNeill / Asst. – Kaylee McDaniel Telephone: Team Lead – HELP WANTED / Asst. – Susan Shaw SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEE: Chair. – Sue Gordon / Asst. – Tom Crawford / Asst. – Tim Turner STONE MOUNTAIN HIGHLAND GAMES (SMHG) COMMITTEE: Chair – HELP WANTED / Asst. – HELP WANTED Exhibit, Host Hotel: Team Lead – Sue Gordon / Asst. – HELP WANTED / Asst. – HELP WANTED SMHG Liaison: Team Lead – Doug Grey / Asst. – HELP WANTED Tent Activities: Team Lead – Catherine Olson / Assistant Leads - Eric Craig and Amiee Craig (NEW!) Tartan Forest: Team Lead – Doug Grey / Asst. – Bert Ross (NEW!)
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COMMITTEE CORNER
Executive Committee Meet- Sunday, 6/24/18, 4:30-5:30 PM
Sunday, 8/5/18, 4:30-5:30 PM
ings Sunday, 10/28/18, 4:30-5:30 PM
Elected Officers, Elected Directors, and Immediate Media Sites
Past President Web Site: http://www.standrewsatlanta.org/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/
The purpose of these recurring meetings is to discuss SASAtlanta/about/
the progress of The Society, current business issues Twitter: https://twitter.com/SAS_Atlanta
and upcoming events and activities.
The meetings will be held at The Harp Irish Pub, Plaza Wearing the Tartan Sash
at Roswell Shopping Center, 1425 Market Blvd., By Rosina Grey
#1330, Roswell, GA 30076. RSVPs to gordonrob-
erte@netzero.net or cell: 678-848-0140 are request- The method of wearing sashes or light scarves had
ed not later than three days before the meeting. customary significance even two centuries ago, and
although the wearing of sashes in any particular man-
Sunday, 6/24/18, 3-4:15 PM ner is of no legal significance whatsoever nowadays,
Sunday, 8/5/18, 3-4:15 PM ladies may feel more comfortable knowing that tradi-
Sunday, 10/28/18, 3-4:15 PM tion is being observed.
Operational Committees CLANSWOMAN: The sash is worn over the right
shoulder across the breast and is secured by a pin or
brooch on the shoulder. Most Ladies pin on the right
Committee Chairs and Assistants Synchronization
shoulder.
Meetings
CHIEFTAINESS: The wife of a clan chief or the wife of
a Colonel of a Scottish Regiment would wear a slightly
These meetings focus on upcoming events and activi-
wider sash over the left shoulder and secure it with a
ties and the synchronization of all Committee efforts
brooch on left shoulder.
in support of those activities. It is intended to pro-
LADIES MARRIED OUT OF THEIR CLAN BUT WHO
vide both a short general discussion forum as well an
WISH TO USE THEIR ORIGINAL CLAN TARTAN:
opportunity for Committee Chairs to convene their
This sash is usually longer and is worn over the right
respective committees to review past efforts, deter-
shoulder. It is fastened with a large bow on the left
mine the status of current activities and plan future
hip.
needs. While the formal ending time is published
For more tips, see:
below, Committees have the latitude to extend the
http://www.scotlandshop.com/tartanblog/
duration of their breakouts to support Committee
index.php/2016/12/top-tips-how-to-wear-a-tartan-
needs.
sash/ (Pictures below from website)
The meetings will be held at The Harp Irish Pub, Plaza
at Roswell Shopping Center, 1425 Market Blvd.,
#1330, Roswell, GA 30076. RSVPs to gordonrob-
erte@netzero.net or cell: 678-848-0140 are request-
ed not later than three days before the meeting.
LADY MARRIED
CLANSWOMAN CHIEFTAINESS OUT OF CLAN
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2019 Calendar of Events - TENTATIVE
Tuesday, Hogmanay / First Footing Celebration - Ye Olde Dunwoody Tavern
January 1, 2019 (Casual / Highland Daywear)
(tentative) 5488 Chamblee Dunwoody Rd., Dunwoody, GA 30338
Drinks, Hors d ‘Oeuvres, and Socializing at 4:00-6:00 PM
Saturday, Burns Night Celebration, Olde Towne Athletic Club (Formal)
January 12 4950 Olde Towne Parkway, Marietta, GA 30068
(confirmed) Socializing at 6:30 PM; Dinner at 7:00 PM
Sunday, Annual Kirkin’ Service – (Church / Highland Daywear)
February Details: TBA
(tentative)
Saturday, Spring Business Meeting - FOP Hall (Casual / Highland Daywear)
March 2 1238 Ridge Ave., Stone Mountain, GA 30083
(tentative) Drinks, Hors d ‘Oeuvres, and Socializing at 6:00 PM; Dinner at 7:00 PM
Sunday, Tartan Day Celebration - 4:00 PM (Casual / Highland Daywear)
April 7 Smoke Rise Country Club, 4900 Chedworth Dr., Stone Mountain, GA 30087
(confirmed)
Saturday, Spring Pot Luck - FOP Hall (Casual / Highland Daywear)
May 11 1238 Ridge Ave., Stone Mountain, GA 30083
(tentative) Drinks, Hors d ‘Oeuvres, and Socializing at 6:00 PM; Dinner at 7:00 PM
Sunday, Summer Social - 4:00-6:00 PM (Casual / Highland Daywear)
July 21 The Harp Irish Pub, Plaza at Roswell Shopping Center, 1425 Market Blvd.,
(tentative) #1330, Roswell, GA 30076
Saturday, Fall Business Meeting - FOP Hall (Casual / Highland Daywear)
September 7 1238 Ridge Ave., Stone Mountain, GA 30083
(tentative) Drinks, Hors d ‘Oeuvres, and Socializing at 6:00 PM; Dinner at 7:00 PM
October 18-20 Stone Mountain Highland Games, http://www.smhg.org/
Parade of Tartans on Sunday, October 20, 2019.
Saturday, St. Andrews Dinner Dance – Dunwoody Country Club (Formal)
November 9 1600 Dunwoody Club Dr, Atlanta, GA 30350
(tentative) Socializing at 6:30 PM; Dinner at 7:00 PM
Saturday, Christmas Party - FOP Hall (Casual / Highland Daywear)
December 7 1238 Ridge Ave., Stone Mountain, GA 30083 5:30 PM
(tentative) Drinks, Hors d ‘Oeuvres, and Socializing at 5:30 PM; Dinner at 6:30 PMPage 11
2019 - Looking Ahead
Publication Calendar While the formal ending time is published below,
Committees have the latitude to extend the duration
St. Andrea Issue / Submission Date / Topics: of their breakouts to support Committee needs.
2019-1 / Jan 15, 2019 / Mar. Business Meeting,
Tartan Day The meetings will be held at The Harp Irish Pub, Plaza
2019-2 / Mar 15, 2019 / Apr. Tartan Day, May at Roswell Shopping Center, 1425 Market Blvd.,
Potluck (Celtic Themed) #1330, Roswell, GA 30076. RSVPs to gordonrob-
2019-3 / May 15, 2019 / Jul. Summer Social erte@netzero.net or cell: 678-848-0140 are request-
2019-4 / Jul 15, 2019 / Sep. Business Meeting, Bi- ed not later than three days before the meeting.
os of Nominees
2019-5 / Sep 15, 2019 / Oct. SMHG, Nov. Dinner Sunday, 2/24/19, 4:30-5:30 PM
Dance Sunday, 6/23/19, 4:30-5:30 PM
2019-6 / Nov 15, 2019 / Christmas Party, Hogma- Sunday, 8/4/19, 4:30-5:30 PM
nay, Burns Night Sunday, 10/27/19, 4:30-5:30 PM
Executive Committee Meetings
The purpose of these recurring meetings is to discuss
the progress of The Society, current business issues
and upcoming events and activities.
The meetings will be held at The Harp Irish Pub, Plaza
at Roswell Shopping Center, 1425 Market Blvd.,
#1330, Roswell, GA 30076. RSVPs to gordonrob-
erte@netzero.net or cell: 678-848-0140 are request-
ed not later than three days before the meeting.
Sunday, 2/24/19, 3-4:15 PM
Sunday, 6/23/19, 3-4:15 PM
Sunday, 8/4/19, 3-4:15 PM
Sunday, 10/27/19, 3-4:15 PM
Operational Committees
These meetings focus on upcoming events and activi-
ties and the synchronization of all Committee efforts
in support of those activities. It is intended to pro-
vide both a short general discussion forum as well an
opportunity for Committee Chairs to convene their
respective committees to review past efforts, deter-
mine the status of current activities and plan future
needs.SAMS
Are you of Scottish Heritage? Are you a current or past member of the Armed
Forces? If so, we have a new group in town: The Scottish–American Military Society (SAMS)
SAMS was founded and chartered in North Carolina, April 12, 1981, as a non- profit
organization with the following purpose:
“To preserve and promote Scottish and American Armed Forces customs,
traditions, and heritage” by:
Providing a forum for exchange of military history and genealogical
information
Conducting public education programs
Presenting military student honor awards
Supporting Scottish activities at Highland Games
Making contributions to qualified scholarship funds or institutions
Making appropriate charitable contributions
Providing a fraternal atmosphere for members
For more information on our next meeting date and time, contact:
Rick Conn, Adjutant or Bobby Gordon
rickconn@bellsouth.net gordonroberte@netzero.net
We meet regularly at The Harp Irish Pub, 1425 Market Blvd #1330, Roswell, GA 30076.The Scottish Tartans Museum
& Heritage Center
86 E Main Street, Franklin, NC 28734
scottishtartans.org
Exhibit Expansion Now Open!
Come visit us in beautiful Downtown Franklin and enjoy
our newly renovated space with expanded exhibits. This
expansion focuses on the early history of Scotland from
the time of 3000 BC - late 1500's. Historical figures like
William Wallace and Robert de Bruce have been added to
the experience. Improvements have been made to our
Mary Queen of Scots display and the Stewart Dynasty.
The Scottish Tartans Museum is the only organization in North America dedicated to the
preservation and promotion of Highland Culture & Dress. To continue serving those of
Scottish heritage interested in learning more about tartans, kilts, and the historic High-
land way of life we must secure our current location as a permanent home.
Please Give to the Building Fund Capital Campaign TODAY!
Make your tax-deductible donation at scottishtartans.org/save-the-tartans.
Or mail a personal check to the Museum at the address above.St. Aindrea
3030 Vinings Ferry Dr.
Atlanta, GA 30339
2017 - 2018 St. Andrew’s Society Officers
President Bobby Gordon
Contact Us
Vice-President Paul Hollis St. Aindrea
Recording Secretary John Talipski, Jr. St. Andrew’s Society of
Atlanta Newsletter
Corresponding Secretary Paige Turner
Treasurer Jim McIntire
Corresponding Secretary
3070 Vinings Ferry Dr.
Directors Atlanta, GA 30339
Charles Bogle • Melody Cookson • Tom Hewett
Kiltsontherock@gmail.com
Robin McIntire • Sheila Richards Robert E. Gordon, President
Past Presidents Phone: 678-848-0140
E-Mail: gordonroberte@netzero.net
William Johnston Ross Wyllie
William Wade Douglas Grey Carroll Keen
Newsletter Editor
George Swanson John Grant Phone: 404-702-1754
Maxwell Berry Kate Graham E-mail: keencp@gmail.com
Frank Clark Ephraim McLean Web address:
www.standrewsatlanta.org
Richard Swanson William Harris
Ian MacFarlane Frank Shaw Facebook Group:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/
Kenneth MacKenzie David Grant SASAtlanta.
Kathleen Crouch Gordon Wilson
Twitter: @SAS_Atlanta
Douglas Fraser Rosina Grey
Grant Crate Greg Slaton
Richard Graham Claire Pettys - Indicates deceased Past PresidentYou can also read
