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Transcript of President’s Report Scottish Society of Tidewater July 5 th, 2006.
President’s Report
Scottish Society of Tidewater July 5th, 2006
Flowers of the Forest Asheville, NC - James Ben Ballew, 69, formerly of
Sweeten Creek Road, died Monday, June 26, 2006, at his. He was a U.S. Marine Corps veteran, a member of the VFW Post #3040, the DAV Post #14 and a retired employee of Progress Energy.
Ben is survived by his wife of 46 years, Glenna Boone Ballew; two daughters, Genene Butler, and her husband Mark, of Virginia Beach, Va. and Denese Ballew of Waynesville; two grandchildren, James Adrian Butler of Skyland and Charles Dean Butler of Virginia Beach; two great grandchildren, Mark Riley Butler and John Devon Butler. Also surviving is a sister, Mary Elizabeth Waycaster of Marion, a brother, Archie H. Ballew of Burnsville and a very special friend, Paula Adams of Waynesville.
Update on Book Order Sons of the Mountains: The
Highland Regiments First order was placed a
couple of weeks ago Just shipped this morning! I will get them to you ASAP! Contact me if you are
interested in getting in on a second order
Recent Events
3rd Annual Newport News Police Pipes & Drums Independence Day Picnic Sat. July 1, 2006 Thanks to NNPPD for good food, and
good music! Recent fundraising allowed them to send
four members to the National Piping Centre’s Shenandoah Summer School
Recent Events
Recent/Upcoming Events
World Cup Football Many SST members came out to see the
debaucle that was the USA vs. Italy match at Conklin’s on Saturday, June 17th
Nevertheless, a good time was had by all! The only team remaining with any
semblance of Celtic blood in them is France!
Recent/Upcoming Events
Scottish Ceilidh Dancing Lynnette Fitch Brash has given two
successful “all Scottish” ceilidh dance workshops recently for the Southside Ceili(dh) Dance class (directed by Lisa Hunt)
More to come in the future … Check the website for dates/times
Outreach Efforts Personal genealogical research led me to the
Island of Tiree. Made contact there with the archivist at “An
Iodhlann” – a project to “gather the cultural harvest of the island”
They are interested in any genealogical information that you may have on anyone who emigrated from the island … in return, they can help you with access to records, etc.
An interesting idea for other islands/districts/regions in Scotland
http://www.smo.uhi.ac.uk/~iodhlann/
Outreach Efforts
Prince Michael of Albany He does NOT want to be “King of
Scotland”!
Outreach Efforts Worked in the Scottish tourist industry for 11
year, seeking to improve the image of Scotland
Set up a network of Royal House of Stewart Embassies worldwide
Purpose to give a FACTUAL image of Scotland, either cultural, political, or industrial
Former local piper, Jim Gee, is the Prince’s Ambassador in America to the Royal House of Stewart. SST Members Rob Lockwood, Lynnette Fitch Brash, and Edward Brash have recently been commissioned in the Ecossaie Royale support of this effort
Outreach Efforts
On the weekend of July 15/16, Lynnette and I have been invited to hold a workshop for the St. Andrew’s Society of the Adirondacks (in Lake Placid, NY)
Sessions on Highland dancing, Scottish step dancing, ceilidh dancing, Gaelic language and Gaelic song
Participating in the processional for a Scottish-themed production of the symphony
Upcoming Events
Grandfather Mountain Highland Games 50th Anniversary Year If you are attending, check in with
Edward/Lynnette before you leave, to exchange contact information
Upcoming Events
Conklin’s is organizing a once-a-month “Pipers Night” featuring local pipers/bands.
Drink specials, food spread More information to come … watch
the website!
Upcoming Events TIAS Irish Breakfast – Sun. August 20th, at
Murphy’s - $12.00 – All are welcome!
Dougie MacLean – Sept. 15th – sponsored by TFFM - $24/$20 in advance, $28/$24 at the door – Kaufman Theatre at the Chrysler Museum in Norfolk
Annual Half-Way-to-Paddy-Day Pub Crawl – Sept. 16th. See Tom or Lynette Crouch for more details …
Upcoming Events
Alexandria Christmas Walk & Bus Trip Saturday, December 2nd
See Scott MacGregor for more details $35.00 per person Deadline of November 2nd – please don’t
wait until the last minute!
Upcoming Events
SST Picnic Saturday, September 23rd, 2006 Picnic Area at Church of the Ascension
on Princess Anne Road 1:00pm-5:00pm Local Scottish Traditional Trio – “Fyvie” -
be playing! Got grill? We need several …