June - Scottish Society of Louisville

THE SCOTTISH SOCIETY OF LOUISVILLLE
JUNE 2015
VOLUME XVIII, ISSUE 6
Portland Avenue
Community Trust
Inside this issue:
March Calendar
2
April Calendar
3
Birthdays
GOLF
Each November we collect peanut butter as a donation to PACT.
We have found out that they need so much more than that. They
are in great need of personal items, such as: toothbrushes,
toothpaste, soap, deodorant, and personal female items.
The board has discussed this issue, and we believe that we, as
a Society, can do so much more to help.
2&3
February Minutes
4
From the President
4
Kentucky Shakespeare Festival
5
Glasgow Highland Games
6
2015 Events
Therefore, we will be posting an item of need that we ask
members to bring to the meetings each month. One or two items
will be chosen and posted in the newsletter that we will be collecting. These items will be collected for two months and then
given to PACT.
MAY & JUNE:
Laundry detergent &
Dish Detergent.
G
O
L
F
We hope that everyone will do their best to help. If you
can’t come to a meeting, contact a board member and we will
arrange to pick up your donation.
Thank you ahead of time for you generosity.
Open positions
The Society has open positions for Membership Chair, Regional
Celtic, and Newsletter Editor.
Membership Chair and Regional Celtic are immediate openings.
Newsletter Editor will be starting January 2016.
If you have an interest in any of these positions, please contact
Jenny Dickson at president@scotsoflou.com.
7&8
New Member Information;
Heritage fund
9
William Wallace Award
10
Clan McFritz
10
Events & Games 2015
11
Advertisements
12
Celtic Organizations;
Ongoing Events
13
Information/Next Meeting
14
Board of Directors
14
About Us
The Scottish Society of Louisville was
established in 1993 as a nonprofit
organization to enrich the cultural
lives of members in the Kentuckiana
area.
The Society offers exposure to
Scottish heritage and preserves,
enhances and fosters pride in our
Scottish ancestry.
In addition to the many local and
regional activities that it sponsors, the
Society is also a member of World
Communities in Louisville and has
national and international affiliations
with other Scottish organizations.
The Scottish Society of Louisville is a
nonsectarian organization. There is
no religious affiliation.
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THE SCOTTISH SOCIETY OF LOUISVILLLE
Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
1
2
3
4
5
6
Adopt a Cat
Month
Oscar the
Grouch Day
National Bubba
Day
National Tailors
Day
Audacity to
Hope Day
Doughnut Day
Drive-In Movie
Day
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
Emily Seeger
Jennifer Riedel
World APS Day
Lorena Starbuck
Carson Smith
Charles A. Curry
Iced Day
Corn on the
Cob Day
Loving Day
World Bike Day
19
20
VCR Day
World Oceans
Day
14
15
16
17
18
Flag Day
June Wallace
Barbara Ford
Ean Martin
Stewarts Root
Beer Day
Recess at Work World
Day
Sauntering Day
Flitch of Bacon
Day
24
25
26
27
International
Faerie Day
Global Beatles
Day
Take Your Dog
to Work Day
PTSD
Awareness Day
National Candy
Month
National
Bathroom
Reading Month
National Smile
Month
National
Camping Month
Global Wind
Day
7:30 p.m.
Board Meeting
21
22
23
Roger Bain
Peter Esch
Stupid Guy
Thing Day
7:30 p.m.
General Meeting
Father’s Day
Peggy French:
Scottish Composers
28
29
30
International
Day
Please Take My
Children To
Work Day
Leap Second Time
Adjustment Day
Roger Bain
Charles A. Curry
Peter Esch
Barbara Ford
Ean Martin
Jennifer Riedel
Emily Seeger
Carson Smith
Lorena Starbuck
June Wallace
Is your name missing from our birthday list? Contact Anne Moore at membership@scotsoflou.com to have your date added!
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THE SCOTTISH SOCIETY OF LOUISVILLLE
Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
1
2
3
4
Boom Box
Parade Day
Women’s
Motorcycle
Month
National
Vacation Rental
Month
National
Horseradish
Month
Second Half of
the Year Day
Barbara Knupp
Virgil Jacobs
I Forgot Day
Superman Day
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
Bikini Day
International
Kissing Day
Jenny Dickson
Math 2.0 Day
Martyrdom of
the Bab
Don’t Step on a
Bee Day
Adam Dahmner
Jim Davis
Robbin Goodin
Global
Forgiveness Day
Grange Day
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
Simplicity Day
National French
Fries Day
7:30 p.m.
Board Meeting
Clay Ackiss
Hot Dog Night
John Dickson
Patricia Haragan
Yellow Pig Day
National
Caviar Day
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
Lake Superior
Day
Erin Williams
Legal Drinking
Age Day
National
Penuche Fudge
Day
Gary Leslie
Joan Hale
Brigid Kaelin
Gorgeous
Grandma Day
Tell an Old Joke National Dance
Day
Day
26
27
28
29
30
31
Aunties Day
Barbie-in-aBlender Day
7:30 p.m.
General Meeting
Rain Day
Paperback
Book Day
National Talk in National
an Elevator Day Grilling Month
Moon Day
Saint Swithin’s
Day
John Moffatt: A
Family Divided
Clay Ackiss
Adam Dahmer
Jim Davis
Jenny Dickson
John Dickson
Robbin Goodin
Joan Hale
Patricia Haragan
Virgil Jacobs
Brigid Kaelin
Barbara Knupp
Gary Leslie
Caleb Payne
Margaret Payne
Erin Williams
Is your name missing from our birthday list? Contact Anne Moore at membership@scotsoflou.com to have your date added!
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THE SCOTTISH SOCIETY OF LOUISVILLLE
May Minutes
SCOTTISH SOCIETY OF this coming weekend. Patty
Hughes will be remembered in
LOUISVILLE
MINUTES OF
May 26, 2015
Jenny opened the meeting with
a welcome to members, new
members and guests
Minutes of the April meeting
having been published were
duly approved.
In the absence of our
Treasurer Jean gave his report.
the flowers of the forest.
Clan Anderson is this year’s
Honored Clan. As usual the
William Wallace award will be
given to the young piper of the
year. June Wallace then gave a
very interesting insight into her
late husband’s life.
The membership is up to date.
Marleen still need news,
Photographs, adverts, and
forthcoming happenings for the
web.
introduced Matt Wallace, who
gave a wonderful talk on
Shakespeare in the Park.
The society will have all our
Heritage information on display
at the performance of Macbeth
on Saturday, June 11, 2015.
Archie gave the vote of thanks.
Peggy reminded us of the
needs of PACT. May and June
we will be collecting Detergent.
Next SSL Meeting, June 23, 2015 @
7:30 p.m.
Marla also needs any of the
above for the newsletter.
Jenny then reminded us that the
Glasgow Highland Games were After the break Archie
From the President
If you weren't at our May meeting, YOU MISSED IT! Matt Wallace of Kentucky Shakespeare Festival gave a lively and
informative presentation about Shakespeare, the man and his enduring appeal. He also gave us a sneak peak at the upcoming
performance of Macbeth. Some of the special effects are going to be quite impressive. SSL will have a booth at the Saturday, July
11, performance in Central Park. Come join us; after all, how many opportunities do you get to tartan-up? We are told that food
trucks and the Bard's Tavern will also be available.
The Scottish Society was delighted to present the William Wallace Junior Drummer of the Day award to not just one, but two,
recipients at the Glasgow Highland Games. Please see the column in this newsletter which is dedicated to those deserving young
ladies.
A BIG thank you to the folks who "worked" at our tent at Glasgow. There was a huge turnout, and we were able to help set some
on the exciting path toward exploring their Scottish heritage and assisting others in going deeper than they have before.
That Janice Beatty held her Second Annual Campfire/Roundup at the Games proved her dedication and determination - if not
outright stubbornness. She jumped through quite a few hoops to make it happen, and all very much appreciated and enjoyed the
event. Janice, will there be a THIRD annual event?
Finally, we look forward to meeting you at this month's meeting on June 23. Why not bring a friend?
REMEMBER: This month's collection for the Portland Avenue Community Trust will be dish and laundry detergent. Thanks in
advance for your support.
Jenny D.
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Jon O’Brien Macbeth
Abigail Bailey Maupin Lady Macbeth
Photo by:
Holly Stone
www.kyshakes.com
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Glasgow
Highland
Games
2015
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THE SCOTTISH SOCIETY OF LOUISVILLLE
2015 Events (local, nearby, and not too far away)
2015
June
May 30 - July 5 - Highland Renaissance Fair ~ 955 Elm Street; Eminence, KY
23 - General Meeting ~ Peggy French: Scottish Composers
July
9 - 12 - Grandfather Mountain Highland Games ~ Linville, NC
28 - General Meeting ~ John Moffatt: A Family Divided
August
25 - General Meeting ~ Sandra Kovener: Tartan Weaving
September
4 - 7 - WorldFest ~ 5th & Main, Belvedere Festival Plaza; Louisville, KY
12 - 13 - Columbus Scottish Festival ~ Bartholomew County Fairgrounds; Columbus, IN
19 - Central Kentucky Celtic Festival and Highland Games ~ 955 Elm Street;
Eminence, KY
22 - General Meeting ~ Alan Mitchell (from Jim Beam)
October
10 - Indianapolis Scottish Highland Games and Festival ~ German Park,
8600 South Meridian Street: Indianapolis, IN
17 - 18 - Stone Mountain Highland Games ~ Stone Mountain, GA
26 - Murray Highland Festival ~ Murray, KY
TBA - Kirking of the Tartans ~ 10:45 a.m. Okolona Presbyterian Church; Okolona, KY
27 - General Meeting ~ Peggy French: Scottish Spirituality, Part 2
November
TBA - Kirking of the Tartans ~ 10:00 a.m. St. Paul’s Church; New Albany, IN
24 - SSL Dinner and Auction ~ 6:30 p.m.; Strathmoor Presbyterian Church; Louisville, KY
30 - St. Andrew’s Day
(continued on the following page)
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2015/2016 Events (local, nearby, and not too far away)
2015
December
No meeting this month
2016
January
23 - 22nd Annual Burns Night Gala
26 - General Meeting ~ TBA
February
25 - General Meeting ~ TBA
March
25 - General Meeting ~ TBA
April
6 - Tartan Day: Dinner _~ TBA
26 - General Meeting ~ TBA
May
TBA - Smoky Mountain Highland Games ~ Gatlinburg, TN (Formerly the Gatlinburg
Scottish Festival and Games)
24 - General Meeting ~ Matt Wallace: “Macbeth” and The Kentucky Shakespeare Festival
June 3 - 5 - Glasgow Highland Games ~ Barren River State Resort Park;
Glasgow, KY (The park is actually in Lucas, KY)
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Information For Our New Members
Welcome to our new members. Coming into a new group can be a little scary, but know that if you have any
questions, just ask. The people in the SSL are some of the friendliest you would ever want to meet. Here is a little bit of info to
get you started:
Read the newsletter and the website. All upcoming events will be listed both places. If you want more information, you
can contact any of the board members. Their information is found on the last page of this newsletter.
All meetings will have a business meeting, some time to socialize, and a program.
January/February brings our Burns Night Dinner. You won’t want to miss that. There will be food, drink, raffles,
entertainment, and an all-around good time.
May starts our “Event” season. The Society sets up a booth at many local and state Scottish and Celtic events, and even a
couple of out-of-state events. Don’t be afraid. Jump on in and help us in our booth. It’s not hard, and everyone will help. It is a
great way to get to know some of the members
November is a really fun meeting. We have a potluck dinner and an auction. Members will be informed of what type of
dish to bring according to last name. The auction is so much fun. Everyone is asked to bring at least one item, if they wish, to
donate. Now, you will find that a lot of the items are things you would love to have, but some of them … well, you just have to
be there to appreciate it. Proceeds benefit the Heritage Fund, which helps promote the study of Celtic-related “studies” by
individuals.
In December, we do not have a meeting.
Please visit the table that is set up at our meetings. You will find brochures for upcoming games, magazines, SSL items
that are for sale, and many other things.
We hope that you will attend as many meetings as possible (hopefully all of them). We are so happy to have you as a part
of the group.
Heritage Fund
The Heritage Fund Committee is accepting applications for the June, 2015 dispersal of scholarship funds. The Fund helps
support the efforts of SSL members to pursue studies of the many different aspects of Celtic culture, which may include music
(piping, drumming, fiddling, etc.), art (dancing, weaving, etc.), language (Gaelic, etc.) and athletics (Highland games).
This Fund can also support a person’s interest in an educational program or project that furthers the understanding of
Scottish culture and history.
Scottish Society members in good standing can apply for funds or can sponsor non-members for scholarships.
The application form and guidelines for applying can be picked up on the evening of the Society’s monthly meeting from the
Heritage Fund Committee Chairperson, Janice Beatty, or by e-mail at vicepresident@scotsoflou.com, or by going to the form
here.
The deadline for applications for the June dispersal is May 31, 2015.
Find us on the Internet
You can find us on the internet in a couple of places.
Webpage: http://scotsoflou.com/
Facebook:
http://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Scottish-Society-ofLouisville/326984024109?ref=ts
On our Facebook page, you are welcome to add
pictures from Society events, to post/share some
Scottish history or information, or just say “hi.”
Life Membership
Our Society offers a Life Membership Program. You
can attain this status by paying a one-time membership
fee of 10 times the current dues rate. At this time, a life
membership for a single person is $200. A family life
membership is $300.
Please see the Commissioner of Member Services,
Victoria Snelling, or email her at membership@scotsoflou.com,
for more details about our memberships. Remember,
every new life member is acknowledged at the Burns
Night Gala!
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12 years old – Ceildh Doggett
In the past year, we have seen significant determination and progress in this young player. She has
become a playing member in our grade 5 competition band and competes in solo events. She is learning
to put together scores and anxious to learn more advanced flourishing. She learns quickly, is a good
player and we are proud to have her with us here at the Glasgow games.
She plays tenor drum with the Knoxville Pipes & Drums. Please congratulate the co-winner of the William
Wallace award for 2015.
14 years old - Murray Pringle
Over the last few years this young player has been studying hard and made some awesome
advancements. She competes not only with our band but in solos as well. She promotes the pipe band at
school and has helped other young people get started in piping and drumming. She’s a great, talented
kid and we are lucky to have her in our band.
She plays snare with the Northeast Arkansas Caledonian Pipes & Drums. Please congratulate the cowinner of the William Wallace award for 2015.
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2015 Games & Events Page
Highland Renaissance Festival
May 30 - July 5, 2015
(July 5 & 6 is Celtic Weekend)
Weekends Only!!
10:00am - 7:00p.m.
Located @ 955 Elm St.
Eminence KY 40019
Check out the website for ticket information and theme weekends!!!
http://www.kyrenfaire.com/
WorldFest
September 4 - 7, 2015
5th & Main
http://www.louisvilleky.gov/Events/worldfest/
Belvedere Festival Plaza
Louisville, Kentucky
Volunteer! Click Here! regionalceltic@scotsoflou.com
Columbus Scottish Festival
September 12 & 13, 2015
Bartholomew County Fairgrounds
Columbus Scottish Festival
Columbus, Indiana
http://www.scottishfestival.org/
Volunteer! Click Here! regionalceltic@scotsoflou.com
Central Kentucky Highland Games
September 19, 2015
10 a.m. - 10 p.m.
Rain or Shine
955 Elm Street
Eminence KY, 40019
For ticket information:
http://www.kyrenfaire.com/event/470209-2014-central-kentucky-celtic-eminence/
Volunteer! Click Here! regionalceltic@scotsoflou.com
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Advertisements
Place your ad here (as shown)
for $36 per year.
Call John at (812) 283-7892 or
email him at
treasurer@scotsoflou.com
The Louisville
Scottish Country
Dance Society
Kick up your heels. Flip up
your kilts! Partners not required!
Fun Social & Ceilidh Dancing,
Thursday Evenings, at
St. Andrew Episcopal Church
Call Paul Vice 584-4222
Bagpiping by Karen
Offering private bagpipe lessons,
as well as solo bagpiping for special occasions.
Karen Elise Brumley
(502) 894-8856
bagpipingbykaren@hotmail.com
http://www.facebook.com/
karen.brumley
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THE SCOTTISH SOCIETY OF LOUISVILLLE
Celtic Organizations in our Area
Ancient Order of Hibernians
www.louisvilleirish.com/
Glasgow Highland Games
www.glasgowhighlandgames.com
Louisville Irish Fest
www.Louisvilleirishfest.com
The Caledonian Society of
Cincinnati
www.caledoniansociety.org
Indy’s Irish Fest
www.indyirishfest.com
McClanahan School of Irish Dance
www.Mcclanahanirishdance.com
Irish Society of Kentuckiana
www.irishkyana.org
The Murray Highland Festival
www.wkyhighlandfestival.com
Celts on the River
www.celtsontheriver.com/
Kentucky Highland Renaissance
Festival
www.kyrenfaire.com
Columbus Scottish Festival
www.scottishfestival.org/
Central Kentucky Heritage
Society
pthdvg@email.uky.edu
Evansville St. Andrew Society
Rosemary and Deron Cowan
English Speaking Union
www.esuky.org
Ohio Valley Celtic Society
Steve Thomas
208 East Second St.
Madison, IN 47250
Kentucky United Pipes and Drums www.thomasfamilywinery.us
(KUPD)
www.kentuckyunited.org
Scottish Society of Greater
Bloomington
Louisville Fire and Rescue Pipe
www.bloomingtonscots.org
Band
www.lfrbagpipes.org
Scottish Society of Indianapolis
www.indyscot.org
Louisville Pipe Band
www.louisvillepipeband.org
Cheer Person
If you are aware of an illness, family death, or any other such situation a member is facing, please contact
our Cheer person, Jean Hughes, at secretary@scotsoflou.com, or by calling her at (502) 438-9811.
Ongoing Events
The Louisville Pipe Band meets from 4 - 7 p.m. on Sunday evenings at Calvary Episcopal Church, 821 South Fourth Street
in Louisville. Contact the band at info@louisvillepipeband.org or visit www. louisvillepipeband.org.
The Louisville Fire & Rescue Pipes & Drums meet from 6 - 8 p.m. on Tuesday evenings at the Frazier International
History Museum, 829 West Main Street in Louisville. Contact Carolyn Cook at (502) 551-2732, or visit www.lfrbagpipes.org.
The Louisville Scottish Country Dance Society meets on Thursday evenings at 7:30 p.m. at St. Andrew’s Episcopal
Church, 2223 Woodbourne Avenue. For information, contact Paul Vice (evenings) at (502) 584-4222.
Irish Music at Molly Malone’s is played from 4 - 7 p.m. on the third Sunday of each month. The session is open to all Celtic
musicians
Change of Address, or other information
Help us keep our records updated! Changes to your address, telephone, et cetera, should be sent to the Scottish
Society of Louisville, Commissioner of Member Services, P.O. Box 32248, Louisville, KY 40232, or e-mail Anne Moore at
membership@scotsoflou.com
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THE SCOTTISH SOCIETY OF LOUISVILLLE
The Information Page
Next Meeting - 7:30 pm, Tuesday, June 23, 2015
Peggy French
Scottish Composers
Strathmoor Presbyterian Church, 2201 Hawthorne Avenue, corner of Bardstown Road
Across from Assumption High School, 1/2 mile north of the Watterson Expressway (I-264)
This newsletter is published monthly by The Scottish Society of Louisville, Inc., P.O. Box 32248 Louisville, KY 40232-2248
Board of Directors
Officers:
President
Commissioners:
Jenny Dickson
(502) 553-7185
president@scotsoflou.com
Programs & Education
(502) 384-3734
programs@scotsoflou.com
Vice President Janice Beatty
Regional Celtic open
(502) 876-3105
(502)
Secretary
vicepresident@scotsoflou.com
Jean Hughes
(502) 438-9811
secretary@scotsoflou.com
Archie Cunningham
regionalceltic@scotsoflou.com
Electronic Services Commissioner
(502) 243-2638
Marleen Bailie
webmaster@scotsoflou.com
Treasurer John Scott
Hospitality Commissioner John Dickson
(812) 283-7892
(502) 553-6921
treasurer@scotsoflou.com
hospitality@scotsoflou.com
Members at Large:
Membership Commissioner open
Gary Schweitzer
(502)
(502) 417-8359
membersatlarge@scotsoflou.com
Peggy French
(502) 594-4961
membersatlarge@scotsoflou.com
membership@scotsoflou.com