The Gunn Salute - Clan Gunn Society of North America

The Gunn Salute
Good News About a Great
Family
Volume 5, Issue 1
Inside this issue:
Pictures fromMOAB
Cover
President’s
2
MOAB Celtic
Festival
3
Pictures
4
Flowers of the
Forest
5
Email Project
5
Clan Gunn
Chiefship
Investiture
6-7
2016 AGM
8-9
Branch
Commissioners
of the CGSNA
10
Officers of
CGSNA
11
Scotland CT
Highland Games
12-13
Pictures
14
Gunn Store
15
Winter 2016
2015 MOAB Celtic Festival Pictures
by Harold Pierce
Clan Gunn won the
award for Best Clan
Parade at the 2015
MOAB Celtic Festival.
Justin Etchevery,
Ariana Sirokman,
Emma-Leigh Larsen,
David Bricker
(North District
Commissioner) and
Harold Pierce at the
2015 MOAB Celtic
Festival
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Letter from the President – Winter 2016
Rich Gunn
As I write this message I’m looking at a beautiful, sunny day in
Northern California. We’ve been enjoying quite a bit of rain at
last but it’s nice to see the sun.
April 15 – 17 will be a memorable weekend in Edinburgh. This will be the occasion of the
investiture of Iain Gunn as our Chief. Dr. Joseph Morrow, the Lord Lyon King of Arms will be there
and will present Iain with his chiefly arms. This will be the first time in 230 years that the Clan has
had a Chief. The events of the weekend are open to all and I know that at least a few North
American Gunns will be in attendance. Detailed information on the weekend events,
accommodations and a booking form can be found in this issue or on our web site. Payment for the
weekend events can be made through PayPal.
Alise Erickson, our Membership Secretary, has begun working on an election of officers to be held
in conjunction with our Annual Meeting in Chicago in June.
The Annual Meeting will be held in Chicago at the Westin Chicago Northwest on Friday, June 17,
2016. The Chicago Games will be held Saturday adjacent to the hotel. Details of the meeting and
Games were in the last issue of The Gunn Salute and can be found at our web site as well. Be
sure to make your reservations at the hotel for accommodations and for the AGM by contacting Jeff
Growell at royalcourtusa@gmail.com.
The renewed effort to update our list of email contacts has begun. You can find a link on our page
that will take you to a form to update your contact information. You can make a selection at the end
of the form to receive the Gunn Salute by email, by regular mail or by opting out of mailing and
reading it on the web site. Having a more complete list of email contacts will enable us to reach out
to members with important information in a timely manner. This project is active on the web site
and was not announced until now. We’ve already received several responses which show that lots
of you visit the web site regularly. This idea was conceived by Sam Johnson during his term as
President. Let’s try to make it work this time.
In closing I’d like to thank all of you for the opportunity to serve as your President. I’d like to say
thanks to all those who support me in my role, especially my wife, Linda, and all the officers and
commissioners who help me on a regular basis.
Mise le meas (Yours faithfully),
Rich
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Clan Gunns re-appearance in the North District by David Bricker
For a while now there has not been a Clan Gunn presence. With the help of Harold Pierce and his
family from Grand Junction, we made an amazing return. One of the group with Harold Pierce, Mark
Larsen even did some framework for the tent on site before the games opened!
At the Scots on the Rocks in MOAB, Utah a tent for was set up and the reaction was fantastic.
Saturday alone we had no less then 65 unique vistors. Some of them even Gunn!
The following statement is from Dan Lamont, Chieftain of the Scots on the Rocks games:
"I want to thank you and Clan Gunn for attending the Scots on the Rocks, Moab Celtic
Festival. Again it was a very successful year as it was last year and having your clan here just
made it that much better. Congratulations on getting best clan parade, we did not give out these
awards last year so you were the first."
The first picture is Harold Pierce accepting the award.
The second picture is of our parade group, from right to left it is:
Justin Etchevery, Harold Pierce, Emma-Leigh Larsen, Brielle Larsen, Ariana Sirokman,
David Bricker
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Flowers of the Forest
Landis Gunn, wife of Yale Gunn,
passed away in January. Yale is
the former CGSNA President
(1977-1978) and CGSNA Chaplain (1996-2014). Pictured are
Landis Gunn,Yale Gunn, Bunty
Gunn and Iain Gunn (10-23-12)
A shirt made from fine Scottish wool by Alexis Malcolm Kilts worn by Neil Williamson.
For more information, you may contact Alexis Kehm at alexismalcolmkilts@gmail.com.
Her website is www.AlexisMalcolmKilts.com.
During the Wisconsin Highland Games,
Jon Yuds, CGSNA member, gives a
weapons demonstration at the
Waukesha Expo grounds on Sunday,
September 6, 2015.
The photo won best photo of the week
at Lake County Express.
Photo by Scott Ash
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Flowers of the Forest
Gerald Roger Yuds, father of Jon Yuds passed away on January 29, 2016.
Jon is the Deputy Commissioner for the Western Great Lakes region.
EMAIL PROJECT
On January 1, 2016 we launched a renewed effort to update the email addresses for members of
the Society. The link to update your contact information can be found at our web site,
www.clangunn.us. Click on the “2016 Member Contact Update Project.” You will be taken
to a form to fill in and submit. The information will be forwarded to the Membership Secretary
and held on our server should the need arise to pass on important issues to our members.
This project was attempted some time ago with minimal success. Please take a moment and go
to the web site, fill in the information and help us have current information for our
members. This project will only be successful with a lot of cooperative input.
Submission Deadlines for The Gunn Salute
*March 3 , 2016 (Spring edition)
*June 30, 2016 (Summer edition)
*September 30, 2016 (Fall edition)
*December 31, 2016 (Winter edition)
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The Clan Gunn Chiefship Investiture Weekend – Edinburgh April 15th -17th 2016
The clan traditionally meets in the middle of April to celebrate St Donan’s (the patron saint of Clan Gunn) Day. However in
April 2016 there will be a slight change to the normal format as we will be celebrating the investiture of Iain A Gunn as the
clan’s new Chief. This is a momentous
Volumeoccasion
1, Issuefor1 the Clan as it is the first time in more than 230 years that the clan has
had a chief and the first time that a chief of Clan Gunn has been formally recognised by the Court of the Lord Lyon, the
heraldic authority for Scotland.
April 15th
We will begin the weekend with an informal dinner on the Friday night at Stac Polly. Named after one of the most popular
and best known mountains in Scotland, Stac Polly is also one of Edinburgh’s most popular and pleasant traditional Scottish
restaurants. There will be a choice of menus but we will have to pre-order so it is important that you include a contact email
address on the booking form so that we make you aware of the choices nearer the time. Saturday morning and afternoon
will be free to allow you to look round Scotland’s capital city although those of you on the council will have a council
meeting in the morning.
April 16th
The main event, the investiture of the Chief, will begin sharply at 6.00pm in the Merchants’ Hall, Hanover Street and we
would recommend that members of the clan aim to get to the Merchants’ Hall for 5.45pm. We are delighted that Dr Joseph
Morrow, Lord Lyon King of Arms has agreed to present Iain Gunn with the new chiefly arms and we anticipate the
ceremony (which will take place in the Court Room) will last approximately half an hour. The ceremony will be followed by
a champagne reception in the Crush Hall and a full three course dinner with coffee, wine and a dram in the Main Hall. Dress
is black tie but we would encourage as many members as possible to come in full Highland dress (kilted) if possible.
April 17th
The Sunday sees a fairly early start as we have managed to secure a private guided tour to the Palace of Holyroodhouse. This
very special guided tour begins at 8.30am and will allow us to experience the charm of the Palace of Holyroodhouse before
it opens to the public. The tour will take us behind-the-ropes in several rooms, where an expert guide will tell us about
Holyrood's important role today as Her Majesty, The Queen's official residence in Scotland. It will also include access to the
West Drawing Room used by members of the Royal Family as a private sitting room during Royal Week and not normally
open to the public.
The tour will include a glass of champagne and finish at 10.30am with refreshments in the Café at the Palace. The price
includes a copy of the official guidebook and tea, coffee and pastries. This relatively early finishing time should allow members
to easily catch any trains or flights home.
We hope you will agree with us that this is an exciting programme and we very much hope that as many of you as possible
will join us in our celebration of recognising the new Chief of Clan Gunn.
Accommodation
Edinburgh is well serviced with a variety of hotels, guest houses and B&Bs. We have block-booked 15 rooms at the Motel
One hotel on Market Street which is a comfortable mid-range hotel very close to Waverly station and only 5 minutes walk
from the Merchants Hall. If you want to use this hotel please contact them directly on 0131 220 0730 or
Edinburgh-royal@motel-one.com and quote Clan Gunn Dinner. There are a number of other hotels nearby including
the George Hotel, George Street and the Balmoral Hotel.
Deadline for receiving booking forms and payment is Friday March 18 th 2016 but we would appreciate replies
as soon as possible. Bookings can be paid by check payable to Clan Gunn Society or by visiting the web site,
www.clangunnsociety.org and using the PayPal payment option found in the Chiefship Investiture Weekend
tab.
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The Clan Gunn Chiefship Investiture Weekend
Edinburgh April 15th – 17th – 2016
Friday 15th April
Stac Polly – 29-33 Dublin Street, Edinburgh EH3 6NL
http://www.stacpolly.com/dublinst/
Cost/
person
7.00pm – A two course meal + coffee at £28/head
Dress – informal
No of
persons
£28
Total
cost
£
Saturday 16th April
The Merchant’s Hall, 22 EH2 2EP Hanover Street, Edinburgh
http://www.mcoe.org.uk
6.00pm – Investiture Ceremony followed by a champagne
Reception and three course dinner (including wine & a dram)
at £62.50/head
Dress: Black tie (preferably full highland dress if possible)
Cost/
person
No of
persons
£62.50
Total
cost
£
Sunday 17th April
The Palace of Holyroodhouse
8.30am-10.30am A private guided tour of the Palace of Holyroodhouse
Includes a glass of champagne, a copy of the official guidebook and
tea, coffee and pastries at £30/head
Dress - informal
Cost/
person
No of
persons
£30
Total cost
Party Members
Main Contact Address
Main Contact Email address
Party Members
Please list any special dietary requirements for party
members
RSVP—Mrs Sarah Gunn - sarah.gunn@live.co.uk
4 St Bernard’s Crescent, Edinburgh EH4 1NP
Tel: 0131 315 4975
Total
cost
£
£
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Clan Gunn Society of North America
ANNUAL AGM RECEPTION & DINNER
Friday June 17, 2016 Itasca Illinois
Please print legibly.
FIRST NAME ________________________________ LAST NAME ____________________________
ADDRESS _________________________________________________________________
CITY ______________________________________ STATE ______ ZIP _______________
PHONE ____________________________________ EMAIL __________________________
Card # _________________________ Type ______
Expr.________
3 digit # on back _______
PRE-REGISTRATION FEES:
$35 for each member
REGISTRATION DEADLINE:
Friday June 10th 2016
MAIL THE FORM AND PAYMENT TO:
Jeff C. Growel WGL Clan Gunn
271 Hartford Rd
Slinger, WI 53086
414-315-4003
Note: Checks should be made payable to CGSNA.
OFFICAL AGM 2016 T-SHIRT: Help Support the WGLCG AGM and show off your GUNN pride. Sizes S – 5X, T-Shirt
Colors, Navy, Black, Red, Green, Purple and Pink. Email kierron@live.com for ordering information.
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Volume 1, Issue 1
Western Great Lakes Clan Gunn Branch
2016 AGM Announcement
Weekend of June 17th and 18th 2016
AGM & Banquet: This event will be Friday evening, June 17th, 2016 at the Westin Chicago Northwest. The Western Great Lakes
Clan Gunn branch and the Chicago Highland Games in Itasca Ill will be the hosts for our 2016 AGM. The event will be held the
weekend of June 17th and 18th. Clan Gunn will be the honored Clan this year. We will start at 5:30pm with the General Meeting and
6:30pm for the Banquet. The menu is still being finalized, but please contact Jeff Growel with any questions or special dietary needs you
may have.
Reservation Form, complete it and mail it along with your payment. Cut-off for reservations is June 1oth. Please make your
reservations ASAP so we can confirm our space needs with the hotel. Please email or (royalcourtusa@gmail.com) or call
414-315-4003 with any questions.
Airport & Hotel Accommodations: O’Hare International Airport is 15 minutes from The Westin Chicago Northwest, 400 Park
Blvd, Itasca, IL 60143 Phone :(630) 773-4000. Room rates are $89.00. Use the code Clan Gunn when booking to ensure you
receive the discounted rate.
Cab Service: All Star Cab is the recommended transportation service from O’Hare Airport to Itasca. Please use the All Star Cab
courtesy phone located in the Hotel/Transportation (Computer Kiosks) in the baggage claim area (all terminals). The phone
number, should you desire to call them directly is 630.787.9200.
About the Games: These games are among the best in the Midwest. They are well attended with great food, Scottish Athletics,
Dancing, Weapon Demonstrations, Vendors, Artisans and of course Clans and Pipe Bands.
Website address to the event: www.chicagoscots.org.
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Branch Commissioners of Clan Gunn
Milt & Harriet Wilson
14820 NE 8th Court
North Miami FL 33161
(305) 944-3471
Northwestern
AK, OR, WA, ID
Kathleen Elsner
2701 Kulshan St
Bellingham WA 98225
(306) 671-8528
Southern Prairies
AR, MO
Kent Burson
1533 Hayselton Dr
Jefferson City MO 65109
(573) 636-9906
Viking Branch
IA, MN, ND, SD
David Ziemer
1121 Woods Edge Dr
Hartford WI 53027
(262) 670-0329
Dani Na’Fey
3214 96th St South #A9
Lakewood WA 98499
(206) 794-3565
Yankee
CT, MA, ME, NH, RI,VT
Stephen R Olsen
1744 Main Street
Concord MA 01742
(978) 369-4373 (Hm)
(617) 943-2271 (Cell)
Andrew Martin
6975 Lark Ave
Hartford WI 53027
(414) 916-1242
Shawn McWilliams
2029 S Hilton St
Boise ID 83705
(208) 440-9115
Andrew P Wiley
5329 Yerkes St
Jacksonville FL 32205
(904) 710-3909
Brittany Mae Goodwin
6247 Savannah Breeze Ct #201
Tampa FL 33625
(813) 335-2249
Georgia
Cason Slaughter
102 Pinewood Ct
Perry GA 31069
(404) 357-0042
Diane Curtis
3092 Spring Hill Pkwy Apt B
Smyrna GA 30080
(404) 886-6588
Texas
Heather Smith
521 Berryhill Dr
Mansfield TX 76063
(806) 773-8701
Gene Gunn
36 River Bluff Dr
Lytle TX 78052-3718
(830) 709-5013
Gordon Fogleman
1000 Gladstell Rd Apt 608
Conroe TX 77304
Western Prairies
KS, NE, OK
Sean E Manning
P.O. Box 3567
Tulsa OK 74101
(918) 691-1414
Delta (AL, LA, MS)
Elaine Pangallo &
Cathy Patterson
107 Circle Dr
Enterprise AL 36330
(334) 393-0216
(334) 406-7380 (Cell)
Southern Highlands (NC, SC)
Dan Robinson
6314 Kee Lane
Harrisburg NC 28075
(704) 309-7356
Volunteer State (TN)
Justin Mann
320 Abbey Road
Kingsport TN 37663
(834) 513-3515
Chesapeake (DC, MD, VA)
Dan Myers
611 E. Main Street
Christianburg VA 24073
(540) 494-8040
Great Lakes (IN, MI)
Gregory Gunn-(OH)
P.O. Box 426
Swanton OH 43558
(419) 388-9415
Central Rocky Mountain
AZ, NV, NM
Neil & Jobeth Fjell
2592 West Ohio St
Apache Junction AZ 85120
(480) 201-3636
(602) 810-4170
Northern California
Fresno to OR Border
Chuck Jamison
9382 Blue Oak Dr
Orangevale CA 95662
(916) 989-3953
Michelle Beagle
237 Walker Valley Rd
Castroville CA 95012
(831) 594-1203
Jerred Gunn
2575 Freeport Blvd
Sacramento CA 95818
(916) 448-0130
Chuck Gunn
3545 W Dayton
Fresno CA 93722
(559) 276-8104
Debra Smith
784 Northridge Ctr #342
Salinas CA 93906
(831) 261-8959
Southern California
Mexican Border to Fresno
Mara Gunn
P.O. Box 1973
Newport Beach CA 92659
(949) 548-1551
Brian Wilson
P.O. Box 339
Fillmore CA 93016
(805) 890-3026
Boone Country (KY, WVA) Empire (NJ, NY)
Gregory Gunn
Tim Nelson
P.O. Box 426
29 Freemont St
Swanton OH, 43558
Tonawanda NY 14150
(419) 388-9415
(716) 440-8463
North District
(UT, MT)
David Bricker
2112 N 40 W; Apt 344
Provo UT 84604
(414) 687-0522
Western Great Lakes
(IL, WI)
Jeff Growel
271 Hartford Rd
Slinger WI 53086
(414) 315-4003
Jon Yuds
222 Joellen Dr
Waukesha WI 53188
(414) 412-7481
Eastern Seaboard (DE, PA)
Bucky Nelson
1444 Maplewood Dr
New Cumberland PA 17070
(717) 215-7814
Paradise (HI)
Steve Craven
7365 Makaa St
Honolulu HI 96825
(808) 395-0870
Rocky Mountain (CO, WY)
Les Swanson
P.O. Box 668
Hugo CO 80821
Eastern Canada
NB, NL, ON, PE, QC
Ted & Louise Gunn
10485 Rue Vanier
Quebec QC
Canada G2B 3N4
(418) 842-6563
Central Canada (AL, MB, SK)
Debra Lynn (Gunn) Kuzub
355 Parkway Blvd
Flin Flon MB
Canada R8A OK2
(204) 687-4298
Western Canada (BC, Yukon)
Donald Gunn
4449 Tremblay Drive
Victoria BC V8N 4W7
(250) 477-1007
Business Tagline or Motto
Florida
Charlie Kehm
440 CR 720
Clewiston FL 33440
(863) 983-8458
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Officers of the Society
About the Society
President
Rich Gunn
10294 Meuret Road
Wilton CA 95693
(916) 687-8510
Immediate Past
President
Sam Johnson
110 Cloudland Park Rd
Dahlonega GA 30533
(706) 864-6723
The Clan Gunn Society of North America is dedicated
to the advancement of kinship and knowledge of the
heritage of Clan Gunn and its septs, and of Scottish
history and culture. It is fraternally related to the Clan
Gunn Society of Great Britain.
First VicePresident
Donald E Wilson
3957 Weybridge Way
Antelope CA 95843
(916) 338-5889
Second VicePresident
Charlie Kehm
440 CR 720
Clewiston FL 33440
(863) 983-8458
Recording
Secretary
Barbara Wilson
5205 Brawner Place
Alexandria VA 22304
(703) 212-9555
Membership
Secretary
Alise Erickson
4115 E Lanager Ct
Nampa ID 83687
(208) 250-8943
Treasurer
Jerred Gunn
2575 Freeport Blvd
Sacramento CA 95818
(916) 448-0130
Chaplain
Becky Robbins-Penniman
617 Edgewater Dr.
Dunedin FL 34698
(727) 458-2625
Historian
(Vacant)
Society Pipers
Heather Gunn Haskell (East Coast)
2622 Governor Street
Garden City, GA 31408
(912) 964-6119
Chuck Jamison (West Coast)
9382 Blue Oak Dr.
Orangevale, CA 95662
(916) 989-3953
Genealogists
Abb L. Gunn
Heather Smith
2403 Treeridge Parkway
Alpharetta GA 30022
(770) 552-6775
Eastern Deputy
Barbara Terpening
P.O. Box 314
Fairburn GA 30213-0314
(770) 964-5373
Branch Vacancies
Western Deputy
(Vacant)
Our goals, and the purposes for which the corporation
was organized are:
• to stimulate and promote a spirit of kinship among the
the members of the Society throughout the continent of
North America and between this Society and the Clan
Gunn Society of Great Britain.
• to foster, promote and honor our Scottish heritage and
traditions.
• to stimulate and inspire among the members, the pride
and spirit of their ancestors, with the particular emphasis
on the ancestry of the members as it pertains to the
surname of Gunn and the surnames of the septs
historically associated with the Clan Gunn.
• to preserve the history, records, and artifacts of the
Clan Gunn
• to individually provide and render, through the conduit
of the Society, aid and comfort to members of the Society.
• to provide to the extent practical, aid, comfort and
hospitality to persons of Scottish ancestry.
The Commander of the Clan and Name of Gunn is
Iain Alexander Gunn of Banniskirk, Swiney House,
Lybster, Caithness KW36BT, Scotland
Membership inquiries are invited. Dues are $25.00 (US) per
family and are payable on the anniversary of your
membership. Please send new applications and renewals
to the Membership Secretary. The application for new
members as well as the renewal application can be found
on-line at: www.clangunn.us. In addition, renewal
applications can be processed on-line.
The Gunn Salute is the Quarterly Newsletter of the
Clan Gunn Society of North America (ISSN 0738-4886)
To submit information for the newsletter, please send
an e-mail to: thegunnsalute@clangunn.us
Gunn Salute Editor/Publisher
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Westford Knight
Representative
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4 Baron Park Lane; Apt 1
Burlington MA 01803-5431
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International and UK
Liason Officer
Lin Robinson
1415 Briarcliff Rd
Shelby NC 28152
(704) 477-4653
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Lord Frank Thomas Gunn Roberts of Glencoe the Brave!
A Gunn Sight Synopsis of the 28th Annual Scotland Connecticut Highland Games
October 11th, 2015
Gregory R. Gunn – Ashford, CT
On Sunday morning October 11th, 2015 my wife Lynne and I went to the 28th Annual Scotland Connecticut
Highland Games (www.scotlandgames.org) located in Scotland, CT approximately 20 miles from our home
in Ashford, CT. It was our first time attending the event which is held at the Edward Waldo Homestead. I
personally was on a mission from Lord Frank Thomas Gunn Roberts of Glencoe, a first cousin of mine. This
mission is in the semblance of Elwood – from the movie “Blues Brothers” 1980. The weather was perfect
for a Sunday on Columbus Day Weekend.
As my wife and I read through the program of events, Lynne instantly said, “I’m going to this!” It was
entitled, “Sheepdog Demonstration’. At that point any doubts I had that Lynne wouldn’t like the festival
were extinguished. The “Sheepdog Demonstration” was an all-day event and as we approached the site the
demonstration in progress was just finishing up. We would certainly be back for the next one scheduled to
start just after opening ceremonies scheduled for noon. The dogs (Border Collies) and sheep (Romneys)
needed a break (I should say more the sheep).
As we made our way to the Parade Ground area for the Opening Day Ceremony we visited a number of
vendor booths offering a variety of Scottish products and food specialties The opening ceremonies were
captivating. The various Clans were introduced, the marching bands played a number of Celtic songs, a
tribute to those who have left us was heartfelt with a moment of silence, and then the “The Star-Spangled
Banner” was played.
I believe it was the Late British Real Estate tycoon Lord Harold Samuel who coined the phrase, “Location,
Location, Location.” Whether Lord Harold Samuel coined the phrase or not is one for the etymologists to
figure out. However, I’m pretty certain that the location of this event is exactly what Lord Harold Samuel
was trying to convey. What better place to hold this event than Scotland, CT? Perhaps the Great Scotland
itself?
If there was one negative of this event I would have to say the long food lines pushed the limit. We met at
the food tent and enjoyed the food which consisted of: Haggis Puff – mixture of beef, beef liver, onions,
oatmeal and seasoning inside a pastry and Forfar Birdie – beef, sausage and onions inside a puff pastry
turnover (as Lynne pointed out it’s a birdie without the bird); Bubble & Squeak – potatoes, onions, cabbage,
sausage and bread crumbs; Rumblethump – potatoes, onions, cabbage and cheddar cheese. We enjoyed the
Scottish flair for lunch and were off to the Clan Gunn Tent.
As we approached the Clan Gunn Tent we couldn’t help but notice the banner proudly stating, “Clan Gunn
– We Beat Columbus by 100 years!!!” I suggest to look up the details to that claim online. Upon arrival to
the tent Deputy Commissioner Yankee Branch Stephen R. Olsen warmly greeted us. There was plenty of
Clan Gunn items available and information abound. Most of the literature pertained to the Westford Knight
restoration project and Prince Henry Sinclair’s visit to North America before Columbus arrived in North
America (www.clansinclairusa.org). Lynne and I were happy to see our neighbor and friend Charles
McCaughtry of the Clan Campbell of Argyll at the Clan Gunn Tent.
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After our visit to the Clan Gunn Tent it was off to the Heavy Games. One of my favorite parts of the
festival. The competitive components consisted of: sheaf toss, caber toss and stone throw. I’m sore
just thinking about it. These women and men athletes are amazing.
It was a great experience and one we’re certainly looking forward to next year. We’ve already circled,
Sunday, October 9th, 2016 as a day we’ll return to Scotland, CT for the 29th Annual Scotland’s Highland
Festival.
Now back to why I was and still am on a mission for Lord Frank Thomas Gunn Roberts of Glencoe. As
mentioned at the beginning of this writing Lord Frank Thomas Gunn Roberts of Glencoe was unable to
attend. The reason being is that he was diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis also known by its
acronym (ALS) or Lou Gehrig’s disease named after the Late Great Yankee Hall of Famer who
succumbed to the disease.
On Sunday, October 25th, 2015 I attended a spaghetti dinner fund raiser for Lord Frank Thomas Gunn
Roberts of Glencoe at the Athol American Legion Hall in Athol, MA. All the proceeds went to assist
Lord Frank Thomas Gunn Roberts of Glencoe in his battle with (ALS) which he confronts straight on.
The benefit was spearheaded by Lady Mary Anita Andrews Roberts of Glencoe, Lord Frank Thomas
Gunn Roberts of Glencoe’s wife. Lady Mary Anita Andrews Roberts of Glencoe could fit right in with
my favorite gang of all-time “The Warriors” 1979. Another of my favorite movies. I have the song “I am
the Warrior” written by Nick Gilder and Holly Knight and better known for Scandal’s version featuring
Patty Smyth playing in my head when I think of Lady Mary Anita Andrews Roberts of Glencoe. Truly
amazing her relentless dedication and attitude. There have been others that have pitched in to help Lord
Frank Thomas Gunn Roberts of Glencoe including family and friends. Lady Mary Anita Andrews Roberts
of Glencoe never fails to mention how much she appreciates their help.
I was amazed how everyone contributed to making the benefit run so smoothly. The atmosphere at the
benefit was warm and welcoming. I hung out with Lord Frank Thomas Gunn Roberts of Glencoe’s
mother Jane (Evashousky) Ersey and her Aunt Peggy Pichette Walkama. I enjoyed their stories and
company. Those two young ladies have possible the best sense of humor I have ever witnessed. I
cherished the time spent with Lord Frank Thomas Gunn Roberts of Glencoe and how he took the time
to show me his many family photographs. The music was provided by Lord Frank Thomas Gunn
Roberts of Glencoe’s lifelong friend Garold Amadon. Mr. Amadon is a true troubadour and a one man
band. It’s amazing how much sound he puts out. A true entertainer. He did have some help from Mr.
Martin who accompanied him on some snazzy snare drumming. I asked Lady Mary Anita Andrews
Roberts of Glencoe how she would describe Lord Frank Thomas Gunn Roberts of Glencoe and she said,
“He is the most courageous person I have ever met! He never asks why and takes this one day at a
time.” Lord Frank Thomas Gunn Roberts of Glencoe’s emails and letters always have a footer that states
“Scotland the Brave”.
So for Lord Frank Thomas Gunn Roberts of Glencoe and Lady Mary Anita Andrews Roberts of Glencoe
it is with utmost respect that I end this story by proclaiming, “Lord Frank Thomas Gunn Roberts of
Glencoe the Brave!”
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Peggy Pichette Walkama (Thom and Jane's Aunt), Jane (Evashousky)
Ersey (Thom's mother), Lady Mary Anita Andrews Roberts of Glencoe,
and Lord Frank Thomas Gunn Roberts of Glencoe at the spaghetti dinner held on October 25th, 2015 at the Athol American Legion Hall in
Athol, MA. The benefit was for Lord Frank Thomas Gunn Roberts of
Glencoe as he battles (ALS). Photo by: Greg Gunn
Stephen R. Olsen - Deputy Commissioner Yankee Branch - Clan Gunn Society of North America, Charles
McCaughtry of the Clan Campbell of Argyll, and Greg Gunn at the Clan Gunn Tent - 28th Annual Scotland
Connecticut Highland Games, October 11th, 2015. Photo by: Lynne Gunn
From the 2015 Dunedin AGM for CGSNA, by Linda
Gunn:
Top right: Gifts made by Charlie & Alexis Kehm
Bottom left: Clan Gunn tent
Bottom right: Some of the Gunn armor at the Clan
Gunn tent
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