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Robert Burns
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We hope you will join us as we start 2013 off with a bang! The ASF's 18th Annual Celebration of Robert Burns takes place on Friday, January 18th.
Members and Friends of the Foundation are invited to one of our most unique and beloved annual events. Held in association with the University Club, it will transport you across the Atlantic to Bonny Scotland!
In fact, if you are in Scotland on January 25th - which is Burns' actual Birthday - you will see that it has become a second national day (after St. Andrew's Day) as Robert Burns, Scotland's National Poet is celebrated, with Burns Suppers held in homes and venues all over the country.
The first Burns supper was held in Scotland in 1802, and the format of Burns suppers has changed little since, including the ceremonial piping and cutting of the haggis; when Burns's famous "Address to a Haggis" is read and the haggis is cut open.
The countdown is on for New York City's Tartan Day Parade which marches up Sixth Avenue on Saturday, April 6th. If you have not yet registered to march, sign-up information is noted below. ASF has many events planned, and the calendar is filling with ours, and fellow organizations', celebrations of Scottish pride and heritage. Our website will carry regular updates. Kind regards, Camilla G. Hellman, MBE - Director of Development
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Join us, as we get 2013 off to a great Scottish Start!
ASF's Burns Night Gala Celebration Friday, 18th January 2013
The University Club, One West 54th Street, New York, NY
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Mike Ogletree
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Maureen McMullan
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The Burns Supper celebrates, in words and music, the immortal memory of Robert Burns, and Scotland's heritage.
7:00 pm: Reception and Whisky Tasting
8:00pm: Burns Supper, Music with Scottish Reels & Ceilidh Dancing, Drawing of Winter & Golf Raffles.
The evening will feature music by Pipe Major Mike Mahoney of the New York Metro Pipe Band, Celtic songstress Maureen McMullan and music collective; Atlantic Seaway. In addition, we are delighted to welcome back Mike Ogletree, who will make our ' Toast to the Lassies'.
Whisky Tasting of Bowmore and Glen Garioch Single Malts, will be presented by David McNicoll, Brand Ambassador for Fine Whiskies at Campari, who will also act as Master of Ceremonies for the evening
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Robert Burns' wrote My Heart is in the Highlands in 17 89). Mike Ogletree has set the poem to music, as he's done with so many of Burns' iconic
works. Listen to the piece which here is teamed with
some gorgeous images of the Scottish Highlands:   |
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Our WINTER and GOLF RAFFLES present an enlivening opportunity to help support the work of the ASF.
Our WINTER and GOLF RAFFLES present an enlivening opportunity to
help support the work of the ASF.
Choose to buy tickets for either or both! $20 A TICKET - 7 TICKETS FOR $100 - to be drawn Friday, January 18, 2012 at the Burns Night Celebration Dinner (you do not have to be present to win).
GOLF RAFFLE 
1st Prize:
2 TICKETS TO ATTEND THE PREMIER GOLF EVENT:
THE RYDER CUP 2014 (Gleneagles)
2nd Prize:
THE OLD COURSE HOTEL, GOLF RESORT & SPA, ST ANDREWS
One night's luxury accommodation for two in an Old Course Suite, includes Full Scottish Breakfast, full use of the Kohler Waters Spa & a Round of Golf for Two on the Duke's Course,
St Andrews.
WINTER RAFFLE  * THE BEVERLY HILTON - HOLLYWOOD GETAWAY
2 nights in a junior suite, incl. breakfast ($1,250 VALUE)
* GLENEAGLES STAY - SCOTTISH LUXURY
2 nights bed & full Scottish Breakfast for 2 in an estate room with full use of the club facilities.
* BRADFORD PORTRAIT SITTING ($3,000 VALUE)
* NEW YORK RESTAURANT VOUCHERS: NEARY'S, CELINI & JONES  WOOD FOUNDRY; SIR KENSINGTON'S GOURMET VOUCHER; HARRIS TWEED HANDBAG; 18 YEAR OLD BOWMORE WHISKY; DISNEY*PIXAR BRAVE WATCH GIFT SET; WALKERS SHORTBREAD BASKET
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Countdown to the 15th Annual Tartan Day Parade!
If you are a Band, Clan, Organization or Scottie dog and owner who would like to march in the parade, visit the NYTD website to register now!
OR if you are a member or friend of the ASF who would like to march with ASF, register with us, we'd love you to join us.
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Ways to Support the American-Scottish Foundation
 
 There are many ways to support the ASF from becoming a member, attending events, to buying raffle tickets or donating to our Annual Appeal - where you can choose a project that you would like to specifically support, including: - GENERAL FUNDING OF THE ASF;
- LORD MALCOLM DOUGLAS-HAMILTON BURSARY AND EDUCATION PROGRAMS;
- ENVIRONMENTAL PROJECTS;
- COMMUNITY PROJECTS;
- HERITAGE & PRESERVATION;
- ARTS & CULTURE;
- ASF HURRICANE SANDY RELIEF EFFORT;
- THE ARCHIE FOUNDATION, SCOTLAND
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ABOUT US
The mission of The American-Scottish Foundation®, the pre-eminent, national, US-based not-for-profit organization, is dedicated to strengthening ties between individuals, institutions and businesses of Scotland and the United States through the pursuit of contemporary social, cultural, educational, philanthropic, scientific and economic interests and activities.
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.
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The American-Scottish Foundation, Inc.
Scotland House®
575 Madison Avenue, 10th Floor,
New York, NY 10022-2511
Tel (212) 605-0338
Fax (212) 605-0222
Email: asfevents@wwbcny.com
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