THE DEFENDER - Clan Kincaid

THE DEFENDER
The Official Publication of the Kincaid Clan
Issue Number 74, - June
Madam Arabella’s Column
Fellow Kincaid's, Kinsfolk, Friends,
May I start with a thank you to Bob for
such a fantastic issue of The Defender last
time. It looks so smart with its updated
format. I am sure everyone agrees that
‘the makeover’ is a great success.
It is exciting to see the 2014 tour start to take shape
and to know that so many of our shared family are
hoping to take part.
In March, thanks to Brigadier Bill Kincaid, I was
privileged to be invited to the Houses of Parliament in
London to attend a small luncheon which was held in
memory of one the First World Wars finest fighter
pilots – Samuel Marcus Kinkead otherwise known as
‘Kink’ Kinkead. Dr Julian Lewis who is a Member
of Parliament researched Kink’s life and was so
inspired and moved by it that he wrote a book called
‘Racing Ace’ which I believe can now be bought via
our website. Dr Lewis also hosts an annual luncheon
in remembrance of Kink and I enjoyed the company of
a small number of the Kinkead-Weekes family and
Brigadier and Mrs Bill Kincaid in a beautiful dining
room in the House of Commons. It was an absolute
delight to be a part of celebrating the achievements of
one the finest and outstandingly brave men of the First
World War who also happened to be a Kinkead…
I quote from Brigadier Bills Book “This I’ll Defend”
a few of the many words that were written following
his death in 1928 which sum up his character:
“When Kinkead, still a flight lieutenant, went deep
into the Solent in his Supermarine S.5 late in the
afternoon of March 12 1928, when attempting to beat
the world’s speed record, the Royal Air Force lost,
without doubt, its finest junior officer.
He was remarkably brave, a brilliant pilot, ideal leader
and straight as a die in all his dealings with his juniors
and seniors….
...He was junior to officers who were unworthy of
cleaning his shoes.”
It was both humbling and inspiring to be remembering
his life together.
I mentioned in the last Defender that there would be
a Service this September to commemorate the 500
years of the Scottish Soldier. We now know it will be
held in St Giles’ Cathedral, Edinburgh and all
proceeds will go equally to Erskine (an organisation
which has been providing nursing and medical care
for veterans since 1916) and also Combat Stress. We
are honoured to have the author and historian Alistair
Moffat giving us an address on the Battle of Flodden.
It will be rather extraordinary to be there listening to it
whilst remembering one of our ancestors - James
Kincaid (whose death was recorded in the Flodden
death roll alongside Earls, Dukes and other notable
people who were killed so I think it may be a fair
assumption that he was probably the Kincaid Clan
Chief at the time). Afterwards The Chiefs, their
families and others representing many Clans will
gather in The Signet Library for a reception. This
building is well known for being designed by the last
King’s architect in Scotland in 1840. I am looking
forward to seeing it as I have not been there before and
it was apparently described by King George lV as “the
finest drawing room in Europe”.
Half term is nearly upon us and we are planning a trip
to London to take our children to see Changing the
Guard at Buckingham Palace which will be fun. It will
also be a trip down memory lane for me as Giles and I
started our married life in Wellington Barracks (right
‘next door’ to Buckingham Palace) in a Quarter there
for the first year. I have so many memories of all the
scarlet tunics and huge bearskins that the Grenadier
Officers wear! ‘Changing the Guard’ is a wonderful
piece of British pageantry which belongs to the
Household Troops, better known as the Guards who
have carried out this duty since 1660. I remember the
beautiful sight of all the soldiers, looking so fine,
preparing to Change the Guard at Buckingham and St
James’s Palace on the Wellington Barracks parade
square – being inspected by Giles - and then marching
out with the band in the lead ready to take their turn
guarding our Queen.
Angus is embracing all that his new school has to
offer and in particular has ‘discovered’ a love for
rowing which has meant that the warmer weather is
very welcome! I understand the river was a wee bit on
the chilly side during the very cold weather of the
recent long winter months. Jessie loves her music –
piano and singing are the things she loves most and it
is such a joy to hear her voice soaring around the house
in preparation for her up and coming exam! Ella is
enjoying her last term of her primary school and she
and Dominic have their heads down learning lots and
lots of lines for their big parts in their rather ambitious
end of year production. Kalula starts school in
September which is hard to imagine… Four years old
seems too young!
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THE DEFENDER
Issue Number 74, - June 2013
The Official Publication of the Clan
Treasurer
Steven Bates (1100)
5201 Meadow Ridge
Edina, Minnesota
55439
treasurer@clankincaid.org
Madam’s Column (Continued)
time!
I hope that the summer will bring at least
some lazy hazy days and some happy
family times. We have experienced a
couple of very wet summers in Britain in
the last few years so we are all hoping that
we might be in for a sunny summer this
Membership Director
Kathi Kincaid (608)
2118 S Higgins Ave
Missoula, MT
59801
membership@clankincaid.org
Yours Aye,
Communications Director
Robert T. Kincaid., Jr. (760)
909 W King St
Martinsburg WV
25401
Communitions@clankincaid.org
Arabella
Flt Lt Samuel Marcus Kinkead
Chief Commissioner
Suzanne Hakeos (1118)
305 E. St. Clair St
Swanton, Ohio
43558
Chiefcommissioner@ clankincaid.org
Your Clan Kincaid Team
Chief of the Clan Kincaid
Advisory Council
Madam Arabella Kincaid of
Kincaid (L-01)
Woodfarm
Caynton nr. Newport
Shropshire, TF10 8NF
England
clanchief@clankincaid.org
Brig. Bill Kincaid (l-96)
10 Crutchfield Lane
Walton on Thames Surrey KT12 2QZ
England
advisory-one@clankincaid.org
Sherrye Dix (652)
14722 122nd Street E
Puyallup Washington
98374
advisory-two@clankincaid.org
Board of Officers
President—TBA
Wee Shopper Manager
Bev Kincaid (456)
1184 Village Glen Drive
Batavia, Ohio.
45103
shop@clankincaid.org
Immediate Past President
James R. Brisbin (L-91)
245 Rivers Blvd.
Exeter, Ontario
CANADA N0M 1S1
pastpresident@clankincaid.org
Webmasters
Grant and Marion Kinkead (1078)
181 Gold Street
Clifton Hill, Victoria 3068
Australia
webmaster@clankincaid.org
grant@kinkead.net
Secretary
Linda Hoskins (598)
5141 Midland Drive
Rand West Virginia
25306
secretary@clankincaid.org
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THE DEFENDER
Letter to the Editor
Would it join the European Union? What would be
its currency? Answers to these questions are
promised within the next six months.
Also
promised is legislation lowering the voting age for
the referendum to 16.
The question is simply put: “Should Scotland become an
independent country?” And the date Scottish voters will
decide that long simmering issue is Sept. 18, 2014.
Scottish separation, or not, is daily news in the United
Kingdom, but it has received very little attention so far in
North America where most of us live, so I thought it
would be a good idea to seize upon The Defender’s
launch of a “letters” column to bring clan members up to
date.
The Electoral Commission has ruled there cannot
be an official start to campaigning until May, 2014,
which is16 weeks before the vote. However, the
opposing sides are well organized under the titles of
“Yes Scotland” which is a coalition of the SNP, the
Green party and two small socialist parties, and
“Better Together” which brings together Labour,
Tories, and Liberal Democrats.
The commission has also set rules on how much
money
can be spent on the campaigns by these
I hope and expect that Madam Arabella will report on
developments in her regular messages as clan chief, and I groups, as well as by other groups such as trade
would very much look forward in due course to her unions.
telling us whether she favours Scottish separation.
As a Canadian living in English Canada, I can
Ever since the Scottish National Party (SNP) won a
substantial majority in the Scottish parliament a couple of
years ago it has been a foregone conclusion that a
referendum would be held. In fact some opposition
members have criticized the government for not getting
on with it sooner so that the issue could be put out of the
way and other matters tackled. The SNP won the
election for reasons other than its promotion of
independence and in fact the polls then, and now, do not
favour it.
report that a similar issue of independence by the
Province of Quebec has been with us for many
decades. A provincial government which promotes
separation is frequently elected, not on the issue of
separation, but because the party in power has
messed up. Once in power a Separatist-oriented
government has not been able to muster enough
support to actually take the largely French-speaking
province out of Canada. The current polls indicate
that is also the case in Scotland.
A voting date of Sept. 18, 2014, is aimed at building on Keith Kincaid, Toronto
what is likely to be prevailing Scottish pride because it
comes just a few weeks after the Commonwealth Games Have a comment, concern, etc., send your letter to
(a narrower version of the Olympics) are held in “Letter to the Editor” via email to CommuniGlasgow, and just three months after the 700th tions@clankincaid.org. Normally the answer to
anniversary of the Battle of Bannockburn in which the you letter will be in the following edition of the
Scots soundly defeated the English.
Defender. However, if you want a personal reply,
Although the government of First Minister Alex provide an email address with your letter.
Salmond has set the date, it has yet to provide details on
how an independent Scotland would function. What
would be its tax, welfare and pension polices, or how
would it deal with health and education once it was free
of directives from the U.K government in London?
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THE DEFENDER
A Word From The Clan Membership Director
to:
Kathi Kincaid
2118 S Higgins Ave
Missoula, MT 59801
WELCOME TO OUR NEWEST LIFE MEMBERS
Clan Kincaid—March of the Clans, Edinburg Scotland 2009
The Clan Kincaid Association International has
416 members for 2012/2013. So far only 300 of
that 416 are current on their dues. This edition of
"The Defender" is being sent to all of the 416 members. However, in order to be fair and to stay within
our budget, the next edition will only be sent to
those who are current on their dues. If you haven't
already sent in your dues for 2013, won't you
please send them today? Thank you for your help!
Did you give gift memberships to members of
your family last year? Would you consider renewing those memberships or even upgrading them to
life memberships so they will never have to worry
about the dues?
Annual Membership is $20.00 USD
Life Membership is only $250 USD
Please send your membership application and dues
(L-111) Ross Stephan Kinkead, Virginia
(L-112) Dennis Burkhart von Ting, California
(L-113) Donna Lorraine Knauss, Oregon
(L-114) Debra Eileen Lintao, California
WELCOME TO OUR NEW ANNUAL MEMBERS FOR
2013
(1140) Sven S. Kincaid, California
(1141) Robert T Kincaid, III, MAJ, USA, Kentucky
(1142) Lynn I.W. Kincaid, MAJ, USA, Kentucky
(1143) John Robert Kinkade, Arkansas
(1144) Sean T. Whitelock, Maryland
(1145) Chad A. Whitelock, Maryland
(1146) Nancy L. Wiseman, Virginia
(1147) Ricci M. Kincaid, Indiana
(1148) Reid Kincaid, LCDR, USNR, Maine
(1149) Stewart Graf, Ohio
(1150) Joseph P. Kincaid, Illinois
(1151) Candace Kincaid, Virginia
(1152) Jennifer Boone, Virginia
(1153) Paul C. Youngstrom, Wyoming
(1154) Stephen K. Wells, Texas
(1155) Phyllis Kathleen "Kathy" Kincaid Nobles, Texas
(1156) Andy Marvin, California,
(1157) Richard Micheau, Washington
Clan Kincaid Garden Club
Have you ever wanted to show off all the beauty and creativity of your garden with other
gardeners? Want to share tips of your green thumb? Learn tidbits from others? Or just
marvel at the serenity and glory of a garden? Well here's your chance! Join fellow
Clansmen and myself in an online Garden Club that is free to active Clan members. We
will be able to share pictures of your garden, questions and advice. Please let me know
of your interest so we can start this new club off with an array of colors and ideas this
Spring!
In Memoriam
It is with sadness that we report the recent passing of Avery Kincaid of Alexandria VA.
Avery was a previous member of Clan Kincaid.
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THE DEFENDER
A Word From The Clan Communications Director
Robert T. Kincaid, Jr.,Lt Col (Ret), USAF (760)
of Asian Indian heritage. Hopefully, we will get more
inputs for future editions of the Defender from
members of the Clan. Please send in your stories.
Well, my first issue is behind me and it was
quite an experience from which I learned a
lot. Hopefully, you will only see
improvement in future editions of the
“Defender”. I want to thank all of those who
participated in making the first issue a success.
Grant Kincaid continues to move out on our Web site
and I believe it will only improve. Please let me know
if you would like to have changes made. The Clan Web
will only be as good as members of the Clan make.
Please let me have your suggestions.
In the March edition of the “Defender”, I asked for
thoughts on having an email group for the younger
members of the Clan. The Board has had some
discussions however, nothing concrete has been
decided. There are some security concerns that we must
overcome before we can press forth with this effort.
The other recommendation was for us to get inputs
from those children in our clan who are not of Clan
Kincaid heritage, such as by adoption, but are
members by being part of a Kincaid family. The first
article follows and is from my daughter Regan who is
In Kinship,
Bob
The Different Faces of the
Kincaid Clan
My name is Regan Kincaid and I was born
in Nagpur, India and adopted by Robert and
Ramona Kincaid (760) of America. I admit
it is kind of weird being an Indian and a
member of a Scottish Clan. However, the
history behind the Clan is interesting and I have realized that bloodlines are not necessarily the thing that
ties the Clan together. People have to be accepting of
others and this Clan is.
From The Kincaid Clan Library
Currently, we have two books in the Clan Web
library that you can browse. A new recommendation sheet has been added to the Clan web library
page that you can use to recommend a book. Please fill it out and get your favorite Kincaid book into
A Word From the Clan Treasurer—Mr. Steve Bates (1100)
We have taken the first steps towards becoming a 501(c ) (3) recognized by the IRS. A Limited Liability
Company was started in Kentucky with the name, Clan Kincaid Association International. We will then use this
entity to request tax-exempt status from the IRS. We were issued a non-profit FEIN by the IRS which is another building block in the process. I anticipate that the process will take approximately 6-9 months to complete
and, at that point, we should be a non-profit entity recognized by the IRS. This means a portion or all of your
dues may become tax deductible and we may qualify for cheaper shipping via the United States Postal Service.
Due to the nature of the hand-off of the treasurer duties from Steve Kincaid to myself; the majority of the income and expenses will be recognized during Q2 2013 rather than Q1 2013.

2013 First Quarter Financial Report
 Old National Bank Accounts Balance: $11,276.29
Respectfully submitted,
Steven G Bates, Treasurer, Clan Kincaid Association International
Lennox/Kincaid Castle
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THE DEFENDER
A Word From the Chief Commissioner
Suzanne Hakeos (1118)
The Passing of the Torch
Twin Cities Scottish Club and the St.
Andrew's Society of Minnesota
(served as Secretary and Treasurer
covering several terms). He and his
wife, Elizabeth, are members of the
Twin Cities Branch, Royal Scottish
Country Dance Society.
Steve and Liz participated in the Clan
Kincaid Scottish tour in 2003 with
their children, Andy and Kate, and
both are looking forward to
participating in the Clan Kincaid
Gathering – 2014 Tour.
We welcome Steve as our new
Minnesota Commissioner!
Ron Kincaid (L-13), along with
his wife Alma, have been a
beacon of light for Kincaid's as
Minnesota's Commissioner since
1991. His knowledge and
passion for the Kincaid heritage has been
passed on to many searching Kincaids.
His guidance and support of the Clan
Association has been strong ever since.
Ron and Alma are part of the
Minnesota Coalition of Scottish Clans.
Ron was Vice President of the Coalition
for a term organizing the Scottish games
at McAlister College, and other Scottish
events in Minnesota. With Steve and
Elizabeth Kincaid they have won several
best Clan tents, and sponsored many In Kinship,
Scottish awards for Scottish dancing
through the Kincaid name.
It is with full respect that we, the Clan Suzanne Hakeos
Association, say thank you for your Chief Commissioner
service, dedication, continued support
and guidance as Ron passes the
Commissioner's torch to Steve Kincaid.
Steve Kincaid (L-74) has served on the
interim Board in 2011 and 2012 as the
Clan Association's Treasurer/Secretary.
He has been a member of Clan Kincaid
since 1989 and a life member since
2003. He has held several Board
positions in Scottish organizations in
Minnesota such as the Coalition of
Scottish Clans (President 2003-2004),
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12 Annual Scottish Festival & Celtic Gathering.
It was a beautiful day Saturday, May 4 at the 12th annual Scottish Festival & Celtic Gathering. It was a sunny day but didn’t get too hot. Not a sign of rain this year.
It was the best day they’ve had for several years for the festival.
We arrived at Bridgeport Friday afternoon and set up our tent and then went back
to our room. We did a little shopping later that evening. My daughter Maggie and
her husband Terry Knorr had to be in Kingwood for annual National Guard training
but she drove to Bridgeport on Saturday to join us and was a big help along with
my grandson Bradley Knorr and my son Daniel Hoskins.
We had three Kincaid descendants visit our tent and that made it a special day.
They told me about their history and we talked for quite a while about the Kincaid
families and the different spellings of the name. We appreciated the visitors and
look forward to next year’s Clan Kincaid Festival at Bridgeport, WV.
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Your Clan Kincaid Team
Commissioners
Chief Commissioner
Suzanne Hakeos (1118)
305 E. St. Clair St
Swanton, Ohio, 43558
chiefcommissioner@clankincaid.org
Arizona
Karen Davis (L101)
84 W. Chitwood Trail
Star Valley, Arizona 85541
arizona@clankincaid.org
Colorado
Pamela Kincaid Koshio (1021)
1235 South Hoyt Street
Lakewood, Colorado 80232
colorado@clankincaid.org
District of Columbia
John B. Kincaid, Sr. (L-05)
9231 Limestone Place
College Park, Maryland 20740
districtofcolumbia@clankincaid.org
Indiana
Suzanne Hakeos (1118)
305 E. St. Clair St
Swanton, Ohio, 43558
indiana@clankincaid.org
Kentucky
Ann G. Prothro ( L-63)
P.O. Box 1449
Versailles, Kentucky, 40383
kentucky@clankincaid.org
Maine
Louise Brown (17)
46 Monarch Drive, Box 70
Augusta, Maine 04330-3714
and
Cathy McDaniel
2153 S. 13th Street W.
Augusta, Maine USA 04330
maine@clankincaid.org
Michigan
Kelly Kinkade (L-90)
7137 Wedworth Street
Waterford, Michigan 48327michigan@clankincaid.org
Minnesota
Ronald Kincaid (L-27)
11843 Silverod Street NW
Coon Rapids, Minnesota 55433
minnesota@clankincaid.org
Montana
Kathi Kincaid (608)
2118 S Higgins Ave
Missoula, MT 59801
montana@clankincaid.org
THE DEFENDER
A Word From the Commissioners
MYSTERY AT THE GRAND
CANYON
Two articles appeared in the Arizona
newspaper, the Phoenix Gazette in
March and April of 1909 covering a
story involving an explorer by the
name of G.E. Kincaid (sometimes
spelled Kinkaid) of Lewiston, Idaho.
Mr. Kincaid, navigating the entire
course of the Colorado River in a small
skiff, left Green River Wyoming in
October 1908 and arrived in Yuma,
Arizona in March 1909.
The first article on March 12, 1909
covers Mr. Kincaid's arrival in Yuma
and mentions that “some interesting
archeological
discoveries
were
unearthed” (see text of article here:
www.mysteriousarizona.com/
kincaidyuma.html). It is the article of
April 5, 1909, however, that
elaborates on this discovery.
Mr. Kincaid is alleged to have
uncovered a cave entrance high up on
the Grand Canyon wall which
contained huge rooms and many
ancient artifacts including a number of
mummies of Oriental and possibly
Egyptian origin. According to the
article, this discovery had the potential
for changing history as we know it for
North America. An Archeologist by the
name of S.A. Jordan, working in
conjunction with the Smithsonian, was
involved in the evaluation of this
discovery.
There is an air of mystery and possibly
conspiracy that surrounds this story,
together with many unanswered
questions. Whether you believe the
story or not, it makes for interesting
reading. There are a number of websites
that deal in depth with the matter and
you can read the entire text of the April
5, 1909 article at:
www.spiritofmaat.com/archive/nov2/
prns/gazette.htm.
Respectfully submitted,
Karen Davis, Arizona Commissioner
Commissioners (Continued)
Ohio
Michael Kinkaid (989)
3936 Mulryan Drive
Dublin, Ohio 43016
ohio@clankincaid.org
ontario@clankincaid.org
Northern California
Jack Kincaid (301)
17775 Mayflower Drive
Castro Valley, California 94546
northerncalifornia@clankincaid.org
Ontario
James R. Brisbin (L-91)
245 Rivers Blvd.
Exeter, Ontario, CANADA N0M 1S1
jrbrisbain@cabletv.on.ca
Oregon
Charlene Kincaid Johnson
3679 NW Talamore Terrace
Portland, Oregon 97229
oregon-charlene@clankincaid.org
and
Joanne Marie Kincaid Lloyd
5623 North Burrage Avenue
Portland, Oregon 97217-4131
oregon-joanne@clankincaid.org
Southern California
Steve Kincaid
3302 Jewel Street
San Diego, California 92109-6718
southerncalifornia@clankincaid.org
Washington
49th Annual Highland Games
It was a grand weekend for Kincaid’s at the 49th Annual Highland Games in
Phoenix, Arizona on March 23 and 24, 2013. As the lulling melodies of the pipes
wafted in the air throughout the weekend, we were visited by a total of 24 Kincaid's this year. Gary and Julienne Kincaid from Sedona, Arizona were gracious
enough to offer their assistance for the weekend, which was very much appreciated. We met a lot of new cousins and distributed 3 membership applications. We
were delighted to find that our clan was represented this year in the athletic competition by a new acquaintance from New Mexico, Benjamin Stanley. We concluded the events of Saturday with dinner and camaraderie at Kincaid’s Restaurant in downtown Phoenix. We are very pleased to report that the spirit of enthusiasm for Clan Kincaid is alive and well in Arizona. Respectfully Submitted, Karen
Davis, Arizona Commissioner.
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Chandler Shumate
P. O. Box 5
Satsop, Washington 98583-0224
washington@clankincaid.org
West Virginia
Linda Hoskins
5141 Midland Drive
Rand West Virginia 25306-6239
westvirginia@clankincaid.org
THE DEFENDER
Clan Kincaid Gathering
August 2014

Loch Katrine Cruise
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Madam Arabella and tour co-host, James Brisbin, reviewing details of
the upcoming Clan Kincaid Gathering - 2014
The opportunity of a lifetime awaits
you – a chance to visit the land of your
ancestors; a chance to share a
wonderful experience with your
kinfolk; a chance to revel in a culture
with historical roots hundreds of years
old. An opportunity like this may not
come again in this form.
The Clan Kincaid Gathering will
depart 8 August 2014 – only 14 months
from now. The Tour is divided into two
parts: A Core Tour and an Extended
Tour. Here are the highlights:
 Core Tour (8 nights) Highlights
Include
 4 Star Accommodations Dunblane Hydro Hotel
 Full Scottish Breakfast and
Dinner Daily
 Airport Transfers
 Luxury Coach Transportation
 Professional
Blue
Badge
Guides
 Visits to:
 Kincaid House
 Lennox/Kincaid Castle
 Kincaid Burial Site
 Campsie Glen (Kincaid
Lands)
 Loch Lomond
 Culzean
Castle
(Clan
Kennedy)
 Robbie Burns birthplace
 Tam O’Shanter Experience
Edinburgh Castle, Free Day
and Tattoo
 Bannockburn Battlefield
 Stirling Castle
 Church of the Holy Rood
 Linlithgow Palace
 Falkirk Wheel
 Doune Castle
 Rob Roy Country
 Glenturret Scotch Whisky
Distillery Tour
 Scone Palace (Home of the
Earl of Mansfield)
 Falkland Palace
 Dunfermline Abbey
 Andrew Carnegie Home
 Optional Golf experience
 Glen Coe Walk
 Inveraray Castle (Duke of
Argyle)
 William Wallace
Monumental Tower
 A Ceilidh (Scottish Party)
 Lectures on Heraldry and
Tartans
 Gala Dinner Banquet with
our Chief, Madam Arabella
 AND MORE !!!!!!!
 Extended Tour (8 nights)
Highlights Include:
 4 Star Accommodations – 4
hotels
 Full Scottish Breakfast and
Dinner Daily
 Airport Transfers
 Luxury Coach Transportation
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Dunblane Hydro Hotel
Kincaid House
Campsie Glen
A Ceilidh
Glennturret Scotch Whiskey Distillery
Tour
THE DEFENDER
Clan Kincaid Gathering 2014(Continued)
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Professional Blue Badge Guides
Visits to:
 Town of Oban - Shopping
 Three Island Day with
visits to Mull, Iona and
Staffa.
 Dunstaffnage Castle –
Clan Campbell
 Castle Stalker
 Glenfinnan (Bonnie Prince
Charlie’s start)
 Clan Donald Centre and
Armadale Castle
 Isle of Skye Tour
 Dunvegan Castle (Clan
McLeod)
 Eilean Donan Castle (Clan
McCrea)
 Loch Ness (Monster
Hunting?)
 Free Day in Inverness
 5000 year old Clava
Stones
 Culloden Battlefield (end
of Bonnie Prince Charlie)
 Fort George
 Pluscarden Abbey (active
Monastery)
 Elgin Cathedral Ruins
 Dalwhinnie Distillery
 Perth Shopping
 Blair Atholl Castle (Clan
Murray)
 Queen’s View Highland
Scenery
 Fabulous Highland
Scenery
 And More!!!!!
This Tour is Organized and co-hosted
by Past President James Brisbin and
Membership Director Kathi Kincaid.
The Land agent responsible for making
things happen is Scotland Tours of
Dunfirmline. www.scotland-tours.com.
Our agent is Lorraine Rattray: e-mail
Lorraine@scotland-tours.com
The cost of the tour is:
Core Tour – 1595 British Pounds
which is about $2,500 U.S. Dollars per
person/double.
Extended Tour – 1573 British Pounds
which is about $2450 U.S. Dollars per
person/double. (U.S. prices estimated
on rate of exchange on April 30th)
(Canadian Dollars about $50 more.)
Single Supplement and three to a room
prices are available on request.
Price: includes: Accommodations, full
Scottish breakfast daily, many lunches,
most dinners, all admissions to itinerary
sites, guide and coach services.
Price does not include: Airfare to and
from Scotland, insurance, gratuities, bar
drinks, personal shopping.
Booking has begun with preference
given to those who expressed interest
earlier. The Booking is now open to
everyone on a first come first serve
basis.
To book your place on this
extraordinary Tour, you can contact
Scotland Tours at Lorraine@scotlandtours.com and quote Tour number
T13214.
If you have any questions about the
tour, please contact either:
Town of Oban
Visit Mull, Iona and Staffa
Dunstaffnage Castle
Castle Stalker
James Brisbin
jrbrisbin@cabletv.on.ca
519-297-2011
OR
Kathi Kincaid
kathikincaid@yahoo.com
406-544-3146
Inverness Scotland
Scottish Saltire
Isle of Skye
CLAN KIN CAID GATHERING
2014
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THE DEFENDER
Upcoming Events
Following are the known Clan
Kincaid festivals coming up in
the future.
June 22
Ohio Scottish Games
Lorraine County Fairgrounds
Wellington, Ohio
Host - Commissioner Michael
Kinkaid
www.ohioscottishgames.com
www.highlandgames.com
August 10 – 11
Fergus Scottish Festival
Fergus, Ontario
Host – Immediate Past President
and Commissioner James Brisbin
http://
www.fergusscottishfestival.com
August 17
Bardstown Highland Games
Bardstown, KY
Host - Ann Prothro
San Diego Highland Games
http://www.kentuckytourism.com/
San Diego, California
events/details/wickland-highlandHost - Commissioner Steven games--celtic-festival/16801/
Kincaid
August 24 – 25
www.sdhighlandgames.org
June 22-23
October 12
Indianapolis Scottish Highland Games
Indianapolis, Indiana
Host – Chief Commissioner Suzanne
Hakeos
www.indyscotgamesandfest.com
October 26
Murray Highland Festival
Murray, Kentucky
Host – Ann Prothro
http://www.wkyhighlandfestival.com
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Greetings from our special pine tree State
of Maine!
My sister, Cathy McDaniel and her
daughter, Heather and grandchildren Dylan
and Hunter all attended the 34th St. Andrew's Society Highland Games. The
games were held at the Topsham Fair
June 22, 2013
Bitterroot Scottish Irish Festival
Grounds in Topsham, Maine. The gates
Hamilton, Montana
opened to the public at 8 am on August 18,
2012. Then the festivities began!
Tacoma Highland Games
Host – Commissioner Kathi KinGraham, Washington
caid
These were some of the activities of the
Host - Commissioner Chandler
http:www.bitterrootscottishirishfest day: St. Andrew's Pipe Band Performances,
Scottish Country Dancing demonstrations,
Shumate
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Mass Bands, Clan Parade, Athletic events,
Co-host - Sherrye Dix (Advisory
Sheep Dog demonstrations, Solo pipe and
Council)
Drum competitions, and Highland Dancing
September 5-8
http://www.tacomagames.org/
competitions. Our tent was next to the parade ground so we enjouyed the music and
July 20
Longs Peak Scottish-Irish Highland pipes all day.
Festival
We had a nice surprise visitor, Mr. James
Portland Highland Games
Estes Park, CO
Brisbin, President of our Clan Association.
Gresham, Oregon
Host - Commissioner Pam Kincaid Mr. William Kincaid from New Hampshire
Host: Commissioners Charlene
Koshio
also joined us. We had a special day of
Kincaid and Joann Kincaid Lloyd http://www.scotfest.com/
good conversation, learning and laughs.
www.phga
Scottish_Festival/Home.html
Mr. Brisbin certainly was a spark to our
young visitors. He showed them some old
July 27-28
September 7 - 8
Scottish weapons and how they were used.
The children were given passports with
admission so they could visit all the Clan
Seattle Scottish Highland Games Highland Fling at Minnesota Retents and have their booklets stamped with
Enumclaw, Washington
naissance Festival
that Clan's crest. Scottish vendors and
Host - Commissioner Chandler
Jonathan, MN
Ceiligh tents lent more fun.
Shumate
http://www.renaissancefest.com/
The Scottish games are only one day each
Co-host - Sherrye Dix (Advisory highlandfling.html
year so it is held rain or shine! The volunCouncil)
teers out do themselves each year and are
http://www.sshga.org/
September 14 - 15
so helpful. The day started with cloudy
skies, but ended up beautiful!
August 2-3
Columbus Scottish Festival
We welcome all Kincaid's to join us this
Columbus, IN
August, the third Saturday of the month.
Highland Games
Livonia, Michigan
Host – Chief Commissioner Suzanne Hakeos
Host – Chief Commissioner Suzanne Hakeos
www.scottishfestival.org
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Aye Yours,
Louise D. Brown and Cathy E. McDaniel
THE DEFENDER
DID YOU KNOW?
There are over 900 Kincaid's that are medal or award recipients and listed in the American War
Library.
The American War Library maintained by the American Veterans association includes the following KINCAIDs in their database:
Purple Heart
Kincaid David L. Vietnam
Kincaid Frank N.
Kincaid James
Korean War
1950-1953
Kincaid John C.
Kincaid Joseph E. World War II
1941-1945
Kincaid Morris
World War II
1941-1945
Kincaid Robert E. World War II
1941-1945
Kincaid Samuel
Kincaid Warren World War II
1941-1945
Bronze Star
Kincaid Jack K
Vietnam
Kincaid Kenneth T
Vietnam
Kincaid Richard D
Vietnam
Kincaid Richard F
Vietnam
Kincaid Thomas F
Vietnam
Kincaid, Robert T Jr., Vietnam
Lt Col (Ret) USAF (760)
Kincaid Robert T III, Operations
MAJ, USA(1141)
Enduring
Freedom
and Iraqi
Freedom
Kincaid, Reid ,
Operation
LCDR, USNR (1148) Iraqi
Freedom
Weddings and Engagements
Silver Star
Kincaid Fred L
World War II
Kincaid Leslie W
World War II
Kincaid Milo Charles World War
II
Kincaid William A
World War
II
*Information compiled and submitted
by Reid Kincaid (1148)
WANTED IMMEDIATELY
Shelby Hakeos (1120) (daughter of our Chief Commissioner - Suzanne
Hakeos {1118}) and Kenneth (KJ) Lashaway of Holland OH, will be
married October 5, 2013. Shelby is the Billing Manager at Loving Family Home Care and KJ is a Master Fabricator. The wedding will take
place in Bowling Green, Ohio.
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The Clan Kincaid is in dire need of a president. The position is available now and the
only skills required are a desire to make things
happen and a willingness to lead an international organization. The pay for this great job
is the sense of fulfillment garnered from working with others in pursuit of clan initiatives.
If interested, contact Mr. James Brisbain,
jrbrisbin@cabletv.on.ca , 519-297-2011.
THE DEFENDER
Wee Shopper
Available Items
Clan T-Shirts
$10.00
Made of 50/50 cotton/polyester; available
in adult sizes: S-M-L-XL-XXL Order
either white or black shirts: White with
green lettering/art - Clan Crest on front
along with Kincaid. Black with green
lettering/art - Clan Kincaid on upper left
front and Clan Crest on back
Clan Sweatshirts
$22.00
Made of 50/50 cotton/polyester; available
in adult sizes: S-M-L-XL-XXL. Order
either white or black shirts: White with
green lettering/art - Clan Crest on front
along with Kincaid. Black with green
lettering/art - Clan Kincaid on upper left
front and Clan Crest on back
Tartan Tie
as a sash pin; measures about 1¾" x 2¼
Clan Crest Pendant
$27.00
This 1" Clan Crest pendant is made in
Scotland of art pewter silver and comes
with an 18" chain.
Clan Crest Pins
$14.50
This art pewter silver pin may be worn by
men or women as a lapel pin, tie tack,
sweater pin etc. The Crest is ¾ inch in
diameter.
Color Clansman Print
$3.00
Beautiful color 8.5" x 11" watercolor type
print suitable for framing. Clansman is
wearing our Ancient Kincaid tartan.
Shipped free if sent alone
Computer Mouse Pad
$22.00
The tie is made in Ancient Kincaid tartan.
Tartan Sash
$60.00
In Ancient Kincaid tartan, this 92" ladies
sash is for casual or formal wear. Will last
a lifetime when proper care is taken.
Clan Crest Cap
$15.00
This khaki-colored ball cap features our
clan crest in 4-color on the front. It is a
structured ball-type cap for both men and
women.
Clan Crest Badge
$27.00
This Art Pewter Silver badge is made in
East Kilbride, Scotland. The badge is
normally worn on the hat, but can be used
$12.00
This standard-size mouse pad features our
clan tartan (4-color) with our crest in the
center in white and black, Kincaid printed
across the bottom.
Tartan Rug/Blanket
$82.00
Made of 100% lambs wool in Kincaid
Ancient tartan, the rug measures 56" x 70".
Tartan Note Cards
$15.00
Kincaid Ancient tartan and clan crest
imprinted on each card. Cards measure
4¼" x 5½". The pack of 10 cards come with
envelopes.
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Luggage Tag
$7.00
Luggage Tag in Kincaid Ancient Tartan.
Accessory Pouch
$16.00
Accessory Pouch in Kincaid Ancient Tartan.
Pocket Square
$9.00
Pocket Square in Kincaid Ancient Tartan.
The Pocket Square measurers 10" by 10".
Apron
$18.00
This full-length apron provides protection,
durability and easy care (65/35 poly/cotton
twill) with 3 patch pockets to hold essentials. Stone color with clan crest/name in
green. Measures 25” wide x 34.5” long
Crest Patch
$8.00
Clan crest patch, 4-color, measures 3 inches
by 3 ¾ inches. For sewing onto clothing,
bags, etc.
Polo Shirt
$26.00
Short-sleeved shirt features a flat collar and
3-button placket. Dark green with embroidered 4-color clan crest on left breast with
script in black. Made in 100% cotton. Adult
sizes S-XXL. When ordering, specify size
and whether Woman or Man.