As this year draws to a close I would like to send the American-Scottish Foundation's best wishes for a Happy Holidays, and a wonderful New Year.
We look forward to seeing you on January 17th, at the ASF 19th Annual Burns Night Celebration - it is a wonderful evening and one we hope you will share with us. Details on the reserving of tickets are below.
There is so much on the horizon in 2014 with Homecoming in Scotland. Plans are well under way for events around and leading up to the Tartan Day Parade on April 5th. We look forward to sharing details and news with you in the New Year.
In closing, a very special thank you to our Members and Sponsors - we are so grateful for your support. And to all who might like to know more about Annual Membership of the ASF, or to learn of ways to be involved and support, please visit our website or call me directly
at the ASF on 212 605 0338.
Kind regards,
Camilla
Camilla G Hellman, MBE,
Executive Director
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Join us for ASF's 19th Annual Burns Night Celebration
Friday January 17th, 2014
Join us as ASF, in association with the University Club, New York, holds our 19th Annual Burns Night Celebration.
Guests will be piped into supper where a traditional Burns Night Supper - inluding haggis, neeps and tatties (haggis, turnips and potatoes) - will be served. Orator Kenneth C. Donnelly will present Burn's "Address to a Haggis." In addition, there will be musical entertainment with Mike Ogletree and Maureen McMullan offering the "Toast to the Lad and the Lassies".
Hannah Read & Friends will bring a contemporary blend of celtic root music to the evening and lead in the Scottish Reels and dancing.
Plan to join us and celebrate in traditional style.
Click here to reserve tickets online or call ASF Events : 212 605 0338
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Congratulations to Raintown ...
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Last week we learnt that one of our favorite Scottish acts, Raintown, had won the British Country Music Duo of the Year Award - and so we hope you'll enjoy ASF's favorite Holiday song from Raintown "Still Believe (Love thisTime of the Year)"
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Bryant Park Winter Village and Skating Rink is now open
If you are planning a visit to New York from far away, or a "Manhattanite" making holiday plans, pack your skates - or just come and watch the fun - Bryant Park Winter Village and Skating Rink is the perfect destination ...
So many unique shops for Holiday Gifts ... tasty food and drinks all around the park to try... The Holiday Village of Shops remain open through January 5th, and the ice rink will be in full swing till March 2nd, 2014.
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Edinburgh Holiday Season is now in full swing with six weeks of festive fun, glittering lights, fairground rides, an ice skating rink and the famous German Christmas Market.
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The Holidays and gift giving season is upon us...
Brooks Brothers have just introduced a range of Scottish products in their own wonderful signature tartan.
NEWS FOR ASF MEMBERS : A reward for ASF 2014 Members :
ASF Members will now be able to register for the
 Brooks Brothers Membership Card, offering special privileges and discounts to ASF members.
Contact ASF Tel. 212 605 0338 or Email : asfevents@wwbcny.com
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ASF would like to introduce you to one of of our new members, Dunmore Scotland - our new members, to Dunmore Scotland - a vibrant new fashion label producing striking bags and accessories. Inspired by Scotland and made exclusively in the UK, each and every collection is crafted to guarantee outstanding quality of craftmanship.
Dunmore's vibrant collection feature a range of ladies' and mens bags, silk scarves and iPad covers. Putting a contemporary twist on heritage fabrics, such as Harris Tweed and Tartans.
The ASF Winter Raffle which will be drawn at our Burns Night Celebration is your chance to win The Kelso bag from Dunmore, a $425 value... Tickets are $20 each - 7 tickets for $100. For details on the raffle and to purchase tickets download the form on the ASF's website.and fax to ASF on 212 605 0338.
Raffle tickets are not available for purchase via Paypal
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Harney & Sons have added our ASF special Scottish Harney teas blends to their gift box range.
In addition  to being able to buy our ASF Harney Scottish Afternoon and Scottish Morn Tea blends in our lovely tins or large bags, Harneys have now introduced two gift sets filled with teapot and mugs - AND Walkers shortbread.
A wonderful way to help the ASF - AND a wonderful Gift To order our our ASF Harneys blends or boxed sets visit us at the ASF Marketplace   
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A Special Holiday Offering from Walkers...
Save 20% on Walkers Shortbread, with the ASF special discount code from Walkers USA. This special discount excludes sales items. Expiring 12/31/13.
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New York Tartan Day Parade 2014
To learn more of all that will be happenning during Tartan Week and to register your Clan, Pipe Band, Group or Scottie dog, to march in the Parade, please visit: www.nyctartanweek.org
If you would like to march with ASF please click here
ASF is a proud founding member of the National New York Tartan Day Parade organizing committee.
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For information and ways to become involved in upcoming ASF events - or to discuss participation in the Scottish North American Leadership Conference 2014, please email asfevents@wwbcny.com
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Friday, January 17th
ASF's 19th Annual Burns Night
University Club, New York
(see article)
Tuesday, February 25th
SAVE THE DATE
ASF's Members Evening
Saturday April 5th
The New York Tartan Day Parade
44th - 56th Street Sixth Avenue, New York : Step off 2pm
Monday May 19th
ASF Annual General Meeting
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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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About ASF
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The mission of The American-Scottish Foundation®, an international not-for-profit organization, is to establish links and strengthen ties between Scotland and the United States, through the pursuit of contemporary social, cultural, educational, and business activities.
The mission remains as relevant today as when ASF was founded in 1956 by Lord Malcolm Douglas-Hamilton - to champion the extraordinary relationship between the peoples of Scotland and the United States - a bridge between the two great countries - seeking to strengthen & support the future of the Scottish American diaspora, and its legacy.
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As you plan your next trip discover wonderful deals and opportunities at the Visit Britain Shop
Click the link below - Your reservations via this link will also help support the work of the ASF : All reservations carry a donation to the Foundation
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2014 in Scotland
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Next year is going to be a big one for Scotland! Here are some of the up coming events and celebrations:
Year long events
28 - 30 June 2014 7 - 8 July 2014 23 July - 3 August 2014 23 - 28 September 2014
4 - 13 September 2014
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New Chicago - Edinburgh Flight
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We are delighted that United Airlines are establishing a new direct service - just in time for 2014's Year of Homecoming, Glasgow's Commonwealth Games, the Ryder Cup at Gleneagles and our own Scottish Leadership Conference (co-hosted with the Chicago Scots
) in Edinburgh, July 2014!
The scheduled flights will operate five times weekly from May 22 to June 11, daily between June 12 and Sept 1, and four times weekly between Sept. 2 and Oct. 5, 2014.
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 American-Scottish Foundation Scotland House
575 Madison Avenue, 10th floor
New York, NY 10022
t. 212 605 0338 f. 212 605 0222
www.americanscottishfoundation.org
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