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A flavor of Scotland & the Queen's Jubilee!
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American-Scottish Foundation®
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Dear Friend,
The Jubilee Week is approaching! We very much hope to see you this Sunday at Jones Wood Foundry for our Jubilee Celebrations! The Kilted Juggler, Bands, Food AND your chance to win great prizes in our Jubilee Raffle, including over 16 exceptional dining experiences! If you cannot be there you still have time to buy raffle tickets: $10 each/ 12 for $100.
On Friday June 8th join us for a great day on the Van Cortlandt Golf Course for the ASF 15th Annual John Muir Golf Tournament. Register online!
Please visit the ASF's website often for news & updates and please 'like' us on Facebook so we can keep you informed.
Kind Regards,
Camilla Hellman MBE, Development Director American-Scottish Foundation®
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The Queen's Diamond Jubilee Celebration at Jones Wood Foundry
Sunday, June 3rd 2012
|  From 11.00am onwards, join us to celebrate - in true British style - the Diamond Jubilee of HM Queen Elizabeth II. No charge to attend.
Jones Wood Foundry will become awash in Union Jacks as Anglophiles and British Expats come together to celebrate this historic occasion with a Toast to the Queen.
Traditional British food will be served (including Pasties for just $5!), with entertainment in the courtyard ...
THE DAY AT A GLANCE 11.30am: Lulu and Monty's Call Out to Corgis and Bulldogs12.30 - 2.30pm: The Kilted Juggler & Children's chance to win tickets to see Disney*Pixar's BRAVE 3.00pm: Live music: Stand Up
4.15pm: De-bearding Behroush - the most unique charity experience of the Jubilee!
5.00pm: Live music: Gent Treadly Backwards
6.30pm: Toast to HM The Queen & Jubilee Raffle drawing
Jubilee Raffle Prizes include: Restaurant vouchers from top NYC eateries, among them: Daniel, Spigolo, Graffiti, Petite Abeille, Chat Noir, Il Buco and Porter House New York; tickets the Tony-nominated One Man Two Guvnors; Barbour jacket; "mystery gifts" from Jones Wood Foundry regular Keith Richards; Disney*Pixar BRAVE movie preview tickets, and much more!
Click HERE for more info on ways to support including buying Raffle Tickets and sponsoring the De-bearding of Behroush! |
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Jubilee COMPETITION
Calling all Corgis & Bulldogs!
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Lulu & Monty are issuing the Bark Out... Calling all Corgis & Bulldogs for a Canine Camera Call!
YOU could be the stars of our congratulatory card to HM Queen Elizabeth II on her Diamond Jubilee.
Register to be 'Top Dog' by sending a photo (Jpeg) of your darling to asfevents@wwbcny.com Please include: Your full name, your dog's name and a contact number.
The winning Corgi & Bulldog will be featured on the cover of the card. ALL submitted photos will be featured in a montage inside.
Sunday, June 3rd, 11.30am: Join us for a Photo Call -all part of The Jones Wood Foundry Jubilee Celebration.
More info: www.americanscottishfoundation.org
or Tel: 212 605 0338 x 4 |
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Disney*Pixar's BRAVE
In movie Theaters June 22nd 2012
| Get into the spirit as you wait for the movie release date by getting a flavor of Scotland with these two great recipes (click the image to see a larger version):
For access to more BRAVE fun activity pages for children click here and you can dowload them all!Also, check out this hilarious new video trailer for BRAVE, highlighting the great bagpipe music in the movie! Click the image below to play.  | | Freedom Broch! 19 Classic Bagpipe Hits in One Compilation! |
Click HERE for access to more fun BRAVE stuff! Keep checking in as we will post info on the 1st screening locations!
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FEATURED PARTNERS:
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SCOTTISH AGENCIES
CHARITY
TRAVEL
SCOTTISH PRODUCE
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15TH ANNUAL JOHN MUIR CHARITY GOLF TOURNAMENT AT VAN CORTLANDT PARK
Friday, June 8th 2012 |
Post-Jubilee, we invite you to join us for an outstanding day of Golf and Highland Awards BBQ.
The tournament will be a "scramble," using the Callaway system of scoring to decide eligibility for individual and team prizes.
Registration for golfers will be between 11:30am - 12:30 pm - for a 1pm tee off. The Awards BBQ to follow will start at 6:00pm.
TEAM of 4 players $800 / INDIVIDUAL player $200
BBQ only tickets $100 / ASF Member BBQ only ticket: $75
Fee includes: Pre-game packed lunch and Sponsor Gift Bag; Highland Awards BBQ; Celtic music; Raffle and Silent Auction (prizes include: a foursome at Yale & tickets to the Ryder cup!)
Proceeds will benefit the upkeep of the 1.7 mile John Muir Nature Trail; an important aspect of Van Cortlandt Park and community life.
For further info. please contact the ASF office on 212 605 0338 or
Register online here.
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WALKERS SHORTBREAD - SPECIAL OFFER!
| The ASF has secured an exclusive offer with Walkers Shortbread - yum!
Click the image below to visit the Walkers site. Enter Code: 'JONES' to receive free shipping on orders over $25 (Expires: June 30)
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ABOUT US
ASF MEMBERSHIP 2012
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Membership is the lifeblood of our organisation. We are very fortunate to have an active and enthusiastic membership base. Your subscription enables us to fulfill our mission of strengthening ties between individuals, institutions and businesses of Scotland and the United States.
The Foundation champions, for mutual benefit, the extraordinary and creative relationship between Scotland and the United States with an extensive program of projects and events - a bridge between the two great countries.
Please consider joining the ASF, or renewing your membership for 2012 if you have not already done so. And please invite your friends to join too!
Memberships are now available online here. |
British Societies of New York Jubilee Event
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Tuesday, June 5:
The British Societies of New York join to honor Her Majesty -details here.
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Jubilee Events in Scotland
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If you're lucky enough to be in Scotland, here is a selection of just a few of the special events and exhibitions that you could attend:
Ballgowns with a Diamond Theme (April - July 2012)
Balmoral Castle, Ballater, Aberdeenshire
Described by Queen Victoria as "my dear paradise in the Highlands", an exhibition of the Queen's very own ballgowns with a diamond theme will be displayed in the Castle Ballroom, whilst images depicting Her Majesty's fondness of horses can be viewed in the stables.
www.balmoralcastle.com
Gala Event, Glamis Gathering and Diamond Jubilee Exhibition (20 May; 04 - 05 June and 20 August 2012) Glamis Castle, By Forfar, Angus The impressive Glamis Castle grounds will be the home of both the Glamis Gathering and The Gala Event which will demonstrate the array of local talent from all Angus burghs. Having attracted 15,000 members of the public for the Golden Jubilee in 2002 it is sure to be a popular event. The 04-05 June sees the castle hosting a Diamond Hunt and vintage cars exhibition whilst Jubilee celebrations will return for The Prom at Glamis on the 20 August with Scotland's leading orchestra, the RSNO.
www.glamis-castle.co.uk
The Queen: 60 Photographs for 60 Years (November 2012 onwards) Palace of Holyrood House, Edinburgh An incredible collection of 60 images capturing both official appearances and relaxed family occasions from the past six decades will be on display at the palace, offering a wonderful chance to see remarkable candid moments from the Queen's reign.
www.royalcollection.org.uk
Many more wonderful Jubilee events are listed at: www.visitscotland.com/surprise |
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For more information on any of the events listed, please email asfevents@wwbcny.com or tel: 212 605 0338 x4
www.americanscottishfoundation.org
STAY IN TOUCH WITH OUR COMMUNITY!
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