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The Council of Scottish Clans & Associations

  

From Scotland To Stone Mountain 2012:  Chiefs And Clans Connecting To Sustain Our Common Future

 

Conference Audio Recording Available

 

   We are pleased to make the Stone Mountain conference audio recording available.  Technical difficulties prevented recording of the opening 10 minutes of the conference including remarks by Stone Mountain Highland Games President Richard Swanson, COSCA President Susan L. McIntosh and SCSC Convener Sir Malcolm MacGregor of MacGregor.  
 
The complete audio recording is in two files.  The first file opens with the opening comments of John R. McInnis, President of International Association of Clan MacInnes, followed by Sir Malcolm MacGregor introducing the first panel topic "Authenticity v. Inclusivity".  The second file opens with the second half of the conference and continues to the end of the conference. 

Conference Audio can be accessed at www.COSCA.net. 
 
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AGENDA 
 

From Scotland To Stone Mountain 2012:  

Chiefs And Clans Connecting To Sustain Our Common Future  

 

  

I.  Welcome and Introductions

 

Richard Swanson

President, Stone Mountain Highland Games

 

Susan L. McIntosh

President, Council of Scottish Clans & Associations

 

Sir Malcolm MacGregor of MacGregor

Convener, Standing Council of Scottish Chiefs

 

  

II. Chiefs & Clans Panel Discussion and Q/A

 

Authenticity and Inclusivity: How can we best sustain important clan traditions whilst encouraging inclusivity?

 

Clans and Families without Chiefs: What are the problems and how can COSCA and SCSC help?

 

Connecting Chiefs and Clans: How can the Standing Council engage more with the Diaspora to develop more meaningful long term relationships?

 

Economic contribution of the clans to the economy of Scotland: What is the impact?  How can this significant economic effort form the groundwork for a long term strategy for the future of the clan network?

 

* Sir Malcolm MacGregor of MacGregor, Chief of Clan Gregor (Moderator) 

* The Earl of Caithness, Chief of Clan Sinclair
* Donald MacLaren of MacLaren, Chief of Clan MacLaren
* Dr. John Ruairidh Morrison of Ruchdi, Chief of Clan Morrison

* John Robert McInnes, President, International Association of Clan MacInnes 

* Susan McIntosh, President, Council of Scottish Clans & Associations

 

 

III. Report & Discussion: Scotland's Heritage Events 2013 & 2014 

 

Robin Naysmith, 

Scottish Government Counsellor for North America 

 

 

IV. Wrap Up: Where To Go From Here 

 

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About COSCA: Council Of Scottish Clans & Associations

COSCA was founded in 1976 by Dr. Herbert MacNeil and others for the purpose of bringing Scottish clan societies together. The initial meeting was held at the Grandfather Mountain Highland Games in Linville, NC and the organization continues to honor this tradition by gathering on the mountain annually.  Today COSCA welcomes all kinds of Scottish American organizations as well as interested individuals.

COSCA's primary purpose is to preserve and promote the customs, traditions, and heritage of the Scottish people. We currently serve as a clearing house for Scottish American activities throughout the US.  Through our many member clans and organizations, COSCA represents thousands of American Scots across the nation in furtherance of our mission. COSCA is also an active participant in The Scottish Coalition USA, a collective of several organizations united to serve the Scottish-American community through research, long-term planning, and promotion of Scottish heritage.

   

COSCA

Council of Scottish Clans & Associations

P. O. Box 427  Pinehurst NC 28370

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www.cosca.net