July 9th 2013, New York
There is a growing sense of anticipation as more news is now being released around 2014 and the Year of Homecoming.
Momentum is growing as we begin to learn more of the exciting plans surrounding the celebrations at Bannockburn, the Commonwealth Games, the Ryder Cup... what a year it is going to be - and that is without us talking about all going on here in the States. And this weekend Grand Father Mountain is the place where much will be discussed in addition to a great Highland Games taking place.
COSCA will hold their annual Scottish Clans Caucus just prior to the opening the Highland Games. Several members of the Standing Council of Scottish Chiefs including Sir Malcolm MacGregor of MacGregor, Convenor of the Council and Lord (Jamie) Sempil will join with Clans from throughout the US and Canada, and many leading organizations, to discuss ways to help strengthen the the Clans and Diaspora.
The Grandfather Mountain Highland Games is a three day event that has been held at Grandfather Mountains's MacRae Meadow for more than half a century. Each July, thousands of people from all over the world attend the Games, located in Linville, North Carolina, to celebrate Scottish heritage with traditional music, games, food and friendship.
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Kind regards, and best wishes,
Camilla G. Hellman, MBE
Executive Director
American-Scottish Foundation
Tel. 212 605 0338 x 4
THE SCOTTISH COALITION, USA
At a recent board meeting of The Scottish Coalition USA, The American-Scottish Foundation's Chairman, Alan L. Bain, was elected President of The Scottish Coalition. He succeeds Bob McWilliam, Trustee of COSCA, who becomes President Emeritus.
The Scottish Coalition members are :
The Scottish Coalition was the catalyst for the creation of National Tartan Day USA, securing the Senate and House Resolutions recognizing April 6th as National Tartan Day - that was later confirmed by a Presidential Proclamation. The American-Scottish Foundation is a proud member of the The National Tartan Day New York Committee together with the St Andrews Society of the State of New York, New York Caledonian Club and more recent member Clan Campbell. MARK YOUR CALENDARS AND SAVE THE DATE
For the New York Tartan Day Parade on
Saturday April 5th, 2014
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