Review 2015 Festival Program

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North American Festival of Wales
Gŵyl Gymru Gogledd America
Featuring the 84th Welsh
National Gymanfa Ganu
September 3–6, 2015
North America’s Largest Gathering
of the Welsh and Friends
WWW.NAFOW.ORG
St. David's Society of Pittsburgh
Croeso!
With over one hundred thirty years of history
actively involved in celebrating everything
about Wales old and new.
Welcome to the
Columbus 2015
Working to digitize the Welsh history in Pennsylvania
as a founding member of the
Wales-Pennsylvania project.
Table of Contents
Supporting Welsh culture in Pittsburgh
and surrounding areas with:
A monthly get together
Welcoming artists and cultural representatives from Wales
An annual Gymanfa
Participation in the Pittsburgh Folk Festival
A spring luncheon in honor of St. David
A Welsh language class
Pub Crawls for St. David and Owain Glyndwr
And much more
PROUD SUPPORTERS OF THE 2015 NAFOW IN COLUMBUS
visit us at
http://www.stdavidssociety.org/
www.facebook.com/welshsociety.pittsburgh
Schedule at a Glance.......................................................................................2, 3
Hotel Floor Plans.................................................................................................4
Map: Hotel to Southern Theatre.......................................................................5
Festival Highlights...........................................................................................6, 7
Registration Desk Hours....................................................................................8
Welcome from the Venue Chair........................................................................9
Governor of Ohio Letter...................................................................................10
Mayor of Columbus Letter...............................................................................11
Welcome from the Welsh Society of Central Ohio.......................................12
Welcome from the WNAA President.............................................................13
Seminar Descriptions................................................................................. 14–19
Special Events.............................................................................................. 19, 20
Cinema from Wales...........................................................................................22
Opening Ceremony...........................................................................................23
Opening Concert...............................................................................................24
Grand Banquet and Entertainment................................................................26
Grand Concert............................................................................................ 27–29
Welsh/English Worship Service................................................................ 30, 31
Grand Concert, Gymanfa Biographies.................................................... 32, 33
Gymanfa Ganu Afternoon Session.................................................................34
Evaluation Sheet—Please tear out and leave at Registration Desk
Gymanfa Ganu Evening Session.....................................................................35
New Hymns, Spanish Verses for Gymanfa............................................. 36–39
History of the Southern Theatre......................................................................40
Eisteddfod Schedule..........................................................................................42
Menu Selections.................................................................................................44
Acknowledgments.............................................................................................46
Sponsors..............................................................................................................48
Donations.................................................................................................... 50–56
WNAA Officers and Trustees..........................................................................58
Historical Lists............................................................................................ 60–66
National Anthems.............................................................................................68
Cover photo montage by Laura Jenkins Gorun.
(photo of the Welsh Nationality room in the Cathedral of Learning at the University of Pittsburgh)
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SCHEDULE AT A GLANCE
SCHEDULE AT A GLANCE
All events will be held at the Columbus Hyatt Regency Hotel unless otherwise listed.
Wednesday September 2
8:00 – 4:30 WNAA Board of Trustees Meeting
5:00 – 8:00 Registration and Banquet Seating opens
Nationwide A
PDR
Thursday, September 3
9:00 – 3:30 Tour: Granville, the Welsh Hills and Licking County
10:00 – 2:00 Workshop: GenealogyFayette
12:00 – 5:00 Marketplace
Franklin
12:00 – 3:00 Tea Room
Franklin
2:00 – 3:00 Lovespoon Carving Demo
Demo Area†
3:00 – 7:00 Eisteddfod Rehearsals
on request
4:00 – 5:00 Opening Ceremony
Delaware
5:00 – 5:30 Pre-Dinner Social Hour
Fairfield Foyer
5:30 – 7:00 Pre-Concert Dinner
Fairfield/Clark
7:30 – 9:30 Opening Concert: CalanDelaware
10:00 –12:00 Informal Singing
Level 2 Foyer
Friday, September 4
7:30 – 8:30 Walking Tour of Columbus: Arena District
meet Level 2 Foyer
Franklin
9:00 – 5:00 Tea Room
Franklin
9:00 –10:30 Affiliated Welsh Organizations Meeting
Nationwide A
9:00 –10:00 Seminar S-1: Myra: Lost Fairy Tales of West WalesMadison
9:00 –10:00 Seminar S-3: A Welsh Slideshow & QuizKnox
9:30 –10:30 Coffee Talk: Investments and Legacies
Level 2 Foyer
10:00 –11:00 Lovespoon Carving Demo
Demo Area†
10:00 –11:00 Seminar S-4: Welsh Cinema & Ethnic IdentityMarion
10:30 –12:00 Seminar S-5: Welsh Language IClark
10:30 –11:30 Seminar S-7: Welshness & Choral MembershipFayette
10:30 –11:30 Seminar S-8: Welsh Writing & Identity in 19th-century OhioMadison
11:00 –12:00 Seminar S-9: Flooding, Drought & Adaptation in PatagoniaKnox
11:30 –12:15 Spinning Demo
Demo Area†
12:30 – 5:15 Cinema Wales: film titles and times on page 22
Marion
1:00 – 4:00 Children’s Activities
Franklin-Tearoom
1:00 – 3:00 Seminar S-10: Welsh Folk DancingDelaware
1:00 – 2:00 Seminar S-11: Welsh-American Hymn Singing Tradition in OhioClark
1:00 – 2:00 Seminar S-12: Welsh Poetry in TranslationFayette
1:30 – 3:00 Seminar S-13: Ysgol Gân (Hymn Singing Class)Fairfield
Demo Area†
3:00 – 4:00 Seminar S-2: The Crow & CanaryMadison
3:00 – 4:00 Seminar S-8: Welsh Writing & Identity in 19th-century OhioKnox
3:00 – 4:00 Seminar S-15: Genealogy: Welsh Family History–Getting StartedFayette
4:00 – 5:00 Rugby Demo/Drills
Demo Area†
5:00 – 6:00 Walking Tour of Columbus: Ohio Statehouse
meet Level 2 Foyer
5:00 – 6:00 Pennsylvania Welsh Societies Meeting
Knox
5:00 – 6:00 Say Something in Welsh Meet-up
Nationwide A
6:00 – 7:00 Pre-Banquet Social Hour
Regency Ballroom
7:00 –10:00 NWAF Gala Awards Banquet: with Meinir Wyn Roberts Regency Ballroom
Level 2 Foyer
10:00 –12:00 Open Mic Night: hosted by CalanFairfield
Saturday, September 5
7:30 – 8:30 Walking Tour of Columbus: Short North Arts District
meet Level 2 Foyer
Franklin
9:00 – 5:00 Tea Room
Franklin
9:00 –10:00 WNAA Annual General Meeting
Madison
9:30 –10:15 Spinning Demo
Demo Area†
10:00 –12:00 WNAA Board of Trustees Meeting
Nationwide A
10:30 –12:00 Theatre Production: That Was BobDelaware
10:30 –12:00 Seminar S-6: Welsh Language IIClark
10:30 –12:00 Eisteddfod Competitions: RecitationFairfield
10:30 –11:30 Seminar S-17: Cynghanedd's Influence on my Novel Tongue Tied's StyleKnox
10:30 –11:15 Quilting Demo
Demo Area†
11:00 –12:00 Seminar S-4: Welsh Cinema & Ethnic IdentityMarion
11:30 –12:15 Lovespoon Carving Demo
Demo Area†
12:00 – 1:00 Seminar S-12: Welsh Poetry in TranslationFayette
12:00 – 1:00 Seminar S-16: Genealogy: Welsh Family History OnlineMadison
12:30 – 4:30 Cinema Wales: film titles and times on page 22
Marion
12:30 – 2:00 Eisteddfod Competitions: Hymn Singing, Solo VoiceFairfield
12:30 – 1:30 Rugby Demo/Drills
Demo Area†
1:00 – 4:00 Children’s Activities
Franklin-Tearoom
1:00 – 3:00 NWAF Meeting
Nationwide A
1:30 – 2:30 Seminar S-3: A Welsh Slideshow & QuizKnox
1:30 – 2:30 Seminar S-7: Welshness & Choral MembershipFayette
1:30 – 2:30 Seminar S-14: Patagonia 150 YearsMadison
2:00 – 3:00 Eisteddfod Competitions: David Morris AwardFairfield
2:30 – 3:15 Spinning Demo
Demo Area†
3:00 – 4:00 Seminar S-9: Flooding, Drought & Adaptation in PatagoniaKnox
3:00 – 4:00 Seminar S-11: Welsh Hymn Singing Tradition in OhioClark
Demo Area†
4:00 – 4:30 Eisteddfod Winners’ Concert
Fairfield
4:30 – 5:30 Ninnau 40th Anniversary Cocktail Hour (Open to All)
Regency Foyer
6:00 – 7:00 Pre-Concert Dinner
Delaware BCD
7:30 –10:00 Grand Concert: Côr y Penrhyn, soloist Gwawr Edwards Regency Ballroom
Level 2 Foyer
10:00 –12:00 Pub Night: M/C Calan
offsite at Barley's
Sunday, September 6
9:00 – 1:00 Tea Room
10:00 –11:00 Worship Service
12:00 – 1:00 Say Something in Welsh Meet-up
1:00 – 1:20 Shuttle Buses to Southern Theatre
2:00 – 4:30 Gymanfa Ganu: Afternoon Session
4:30 – 6:00 Intersession Dinner
7:00 – 9:00 Gymanfa Ganu: Evening Session
9:00 – 9:30 Closing Ceremony
Monday, September 7
8:30 – 5:30 Tour: Welsh Imprint on the Landscape of South East Ohio
†Note: Demo Areas located near Marketplace Entrance.
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REGENCY BALLROOM
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UNION ROOM
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FESTIVAL HIGHLIGHTS
FESTIVAL HIGHLIGHTS
OPENING CEREMONY. Thursday afternoon at 4:00pm, Delaware Room, with
well-known Welsh tenor Dafydd Edwards. Come and help us get the ball rolling.
(See page 23.)
take you to the Arena District, the Ohio Statehouse, and the North Short Arts
District. Times listed in the Schedule at a Glance.
OPENING CONCERT. Thursday evening, 7:30pm, Delaware Room. Come
hear the band Calan, young musicians who give a fresh and vibrant sound to
traditional Welsh music. Tickets reserved in advance or may be obtained from the
Registration Desk if available and seating limits allow. (See page 24.)
GALA GRAND BANQUET. Friday evening at 7:00pm, Regency Ballroom,
co-hosted by the National Welsh-American Foundation. The evening includes
presentation of the NWAF Heritage Medallion Award, and entertainment by the
award-winning soprano from Caernarfon, Meinir Wyn Roberts. Reservations
and tickets must have been reserved in advance. (See page 26.)
GRAND CONCERT. Saturday evening, 7:30pm, Regency Ballroom, featuring
Côr y Penrhyn Male Voice Choir conducted by Owain Arwel Davies. Tickets
available at the Registration Desk if available and seating limits allow. (See pages
27–29.)
WELSH/ENGLISH WORSHIP SERVICE. Sunday morning at 10:00am in the
Delaware Room. Conducted by the Rev. Dr. Stacy Evans, with scripture readings
in Welsh and English, hymns sung in Welsh and English, traditional memorial for
departed WNAA members. (See page 30.)
84TH WELSH NATIONAL GYMANFA GANU. Sunday afternoon and evening,
two sessions, traditional hymn singing in parts with verses in both Welsh and
English. Both sessions will be held at the Southern Theatre, about a mile south of
the Hyatt Regency. Attendance is included in the Festival Pass or Sunday pass. A
shuttle bus between the hotel and theatre is available (pre-registration is required).
(See pages 34–35.)
SEMINARS. Lectures on a variety of topics, focusing particularly on Welsh
culture and history as well as current events, language classes, folk dancing and
hymn singing. Times and rooms as listed in the Schedule at a Glance. (See pages
14–19 for seminar descriptions.)
WORKSHOPS and SPECIAL EVENTS. In addition to the seminars, special
offerings include a Thursday extended workshop on Genealogy; a Friday Coffee
Talk with WNAA Treasurer David Allen to chat about estate planning; a Saturday
musical theatre production of That Was Bob, the story of the founder of the Bob
Evans Farms restaurant chain; and meet-ups for those interested in Say Something
in Welsh, the on-line conversational Welsh course. Times and rooms as listed in
the Schedule at a Glance. (See pages 19–20 for event descriptions.)
BUS TOURS. Conducted tours Thursday and Monday mornings. Thursday's tour
is Granville, the Welsh Hills and Liking County; Monday's is The Welsh Imprint on
the Landscape of South East Ohio. Must be booked in advance at time of registration.
EISTEDDFOD. A traditional Welsh event: adjudicated competitions in singing
and recitation, Saturday in the Fairfield Room. Competitors must register in
advance. Day-pass holders may attend competitions and the Eisteddfod winners'
concert Saturday afternoon. (See page 42.)
CINEMA WALES. Friday and Saturday afternoons, Marion Room. Full-length
and short films by Welsh film producers. (See page 22 for film descriptions and
show times.)
DEMONSTRATIONS. Thursday, Friday, and Saturday various crafts will be
demonstrated, including Lovespoon Carving, Quilting, Spinning, plus a Rugby
Demo with Drills. See the Schedule at a Glance for times; whiteboards in Level 2
will show locations.
CHILDREN'S ACTIVITIES. Friday and Saturday afternoons, near the Tearoom
area in the Franklin Room. Children of all ages are welcome and needed for
varied children's programming. Come take part in children's activities, with the
highlight being a puppet show put on by Bob Dayton with help from Allison and
Emily Zimmerman. Children participating need to be registered at the NAFOW
registration table. All participants must be accompanied by a parent/grandparent/
caretaker.
MARKETPLACE. Shop for imported Welsh goods, music, books, and souvenirs
from a variety of vendors in the Franklin Room. Hours of operation: Thursday
12:00–5:00pm; Friday and Saturday 9:00am–5:00pm; Sunday 9:00am–1:00pm.
TEA ROOM. Visit with friends new and old and enjoy delicious Welsh brand
teas and pice ar a maen (Welshcakes) in the Franklin Room. Hours of operation:
Thursday 12:00–3:00pm, other days same as Marketplace. The Tea Room is
sponsored by Welsh Society of Central Ohio, The Welsh Shop, and The inFAMOUS
Welsh Cookie Company.
OPEN MIC NIGHT. Friday from 10:00pm to midnight, Fairfield Room. Your
opportunity to share your talent, hosted by Calan.
PUB NIGHT. Saturday from 10:00pm to midnight, offsite at Barley's Brewing
Company, emceed by Calan.
INFORMAL SINGING. Every evening following the
scheduled events, Level 2 Foyer. Bring your hymnals and
gather round the piano, singing the old familiar hymns in parts
under the direction of volunteer conductors. Accompanist
for the informal singing is Karen Jones Wojahn. (See page 18).
WALKING TOURS. Join local guides to explore Columbus. Three different tours
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REGISTRATION DESK
and
BANQUET SEATING
North American
Festival of
Wales
Gŵyl
Gymru
Gogledd
America
Admission to seminars and day-time programming is
included either in the overall prepaid Festival pass, or
in the daily pass ($20 members, $25 non-members),
both of which can be purchased on-site. Tickets to
these events will not be sold separately. You must wear
your registration badge for admission, and seating is
on a first-come, first-served basis. In the event that a
seminar room is full, please note that several seminars
will be held twice during the weekend.
September 3–6,
2015,
Columbus, OH
Pre-registrants may pick up their packets, including
name tags and tickets to evening events, at the Festival
Registration Desk located on the second floor of the
Hyatt Regency. Table selections for Banquet seating
are done during the hours the Registration Desk is
open on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. To be
seated at the same table, groups must have all tickets
together at the time of table assignments.
North America’s
Largest Gathering
of the
Welsh and Friends
www.nafow.org
Sponsored by the
Welsh
North American
Association
Registration desk hours:
Wednesday, Sept 2
5:00pm – 8:00pm
Thursday, Sept 3
8:30am –12:00pm
1:00pm – 5:30pm
7:00pm – 7:30pm
Friday, Sept 4
8:30am –12:00pm
1:00pm – 6:00pm
Saturday, Sept 5
9:00am –12:00pm
1:00pm – 4:30pm
7:00pm – 7:30pm
Sunday, Sept 6†
1:00pm – 2:00pm
A WELCOME FROM THE VENUE CHAIR
Croeso! Welcome to Columbus!
As Chair of the Local Venue Committee, I would like to
thank you for coming, and welcome you to Columbus for
the 2015 North American Festival of Wales! The WNAA
is bringing such an overwhelming array of performances
and programs this year—but where to begin?! We had the
same question when we started planning how to show you
Columbus through the festival.
We have done our best to creatively incorporate glimpses of all the culture,
diversity, and history that Columbus, and Ohio, have to offer into the festival,
though we know we will only scratch the surface. We hope you’ll explore a
bit while you are here. To help, we’ve got local guides and brochures from
Experience Columbus, and some “LVC Favorites” lists on popular topics,
available in the Marketplace and Registration.
As you have time during the days between seminars and workshops, be sure to
visit the NAFOW Marketplace area! As you shop for unique gifts, or relax with
tea and cakes in the tea room, there will also be interactive demonstrations,
special history displays featuring the Welsh in Ohio and NAFOW history, along
with information and literature from Welsh organizations, and much more!
Some surely memorable local highlights include Sunday’s Gymanfa Ganu at the
historic Southern Theatre, and Pub Night at Barley’s, hosted by Calan. We also
hope to evoke fond memories of past festivals, and emphasize ties between the
Welsh here in Ohio, and in Wales. So, we are thrilled to feature performances
by Dafydd, Gwawr and Menna Edwards (of the Brynele-Edwards family from
which many of Ohio’s Welsh are also descended). And I’d be remiss if I didn’t
encourage you to further support the WNAA through the silent auction or the
special Lovespoon raffle. I think someone said it was a collaboration, between
renowned lovespoon carver David Western and...hmm...some local girl...(wink).
Visit, Explore, and Enjoy the festival and Columbus, and once again, Croeso i
Columbus!
Laura Jenkins Gorun
†Sunday registrations will be at the Southern Theatre
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A WELCOME FROM THE LOCAL SOCIETY
WNAA
WELSH NORTH AMERICAN ASSOCIATION
CYMDEITHAS CYMRU GOGLEDD AMERICA
Welcome to the 2015 North American Festival of Wales!
I am so glad you are here – there are many fun and interesting activities planned,
beginning with the genealogy workshop on Thursday with Darris Williams from
Salt Lake City.
Be sure to get chances to win the spectacular lovespoon designed by Laura
Gorun and David Western. And then there are all things Welsh for sale in the
Marketplace. Remember, you can sit and relax in the Tea Room with hot tea or
coffee and Welsh tea cakes. Come celebrate 40 years of Ninnau with Arturo and
Olga Roberts at Saturday’s wine reception.
I hope that while you are here, you explore what Columbus offers.
• Across the river is COSI (Center of Science and Industry) with all its
displays. There are three extreme screen movies playing there this
weekend: “Humpback Whales,” “Tiny Giant,” and “Jerusalem.”
• The Columbus Zoo is first in the USA. Its “Heart of Africa” exhibit
opened to much acclaim last September.
• One of my favorite spots is the Franklin Park Conservatory, not far from
here, on East Broad Street. Right now, the butterflies are still out among
the plants. You will also see some of Dale Chihuly’s glass sculptures on
display. At night you can see the changing colors from the lights in the
glass building.
Sunday afternoon and evening, join us at the historic Southern Theatre for the
Gymanfa Ganu. The Theatre is almost a mile south of our Hyatt Regency, at the
corner of Main and High Streets.
Thank you for coming to Columbus, and I hope you enjoy both the festival and
the city!
Dear Friends and Members of WNAA,
The officers and board members of WNAA take great pleasure in
welcoming you to the 2015 North American Festival of Wales in
Columbus, Ohio.
Our thanks go out to all those who have worked very hard to bring
this festival about. This includes the board members and officers of
the WNAA as well as the local society, the Welsh Society of Central
Ohio. We especially appreciate the work of this year's Festival Chair,
Laura Jenkins Gorun. Another big thanks goes to Megan Williams, the
Executive Secretary of the WNAA, and all those board members whose
contributions are invaluable.
I encourage all of you to become members of the WNAA, if you aren’t
already, and if you are a member, please consider joining the board.
It’s important to keep the music and traditions of our Welsh heritage vital.
Have a wonderful festival.
Barbara E Leedy
President
Charlotte Prior
President
Welsh Society of Central Ohio
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SEMINARS
S-4: WELSH CINEMA AND ETHNIC IDENTITY
S-1: MYRA: LOST FAIRY TALES OF WEST WALES
This seminar tells of the life of the writer, illustrator, storyteller and fairy tale collector Myra
Evans, who documented the lives and stories of the folk of New Quay, Ceredigion, in the late
1800s. Her stories are of dark encounters with the Otherworld, from lazy harpers to light-footed
fiddlers, the Lady of the Millpond to the Llanina Mermaids, and Sigl-di-gwt to Siani Pob Man.
Pieced together by Peter Stevenson by scrubbing archives for old manuscripts and tramping old
pathways in search of ivy-covered ruins and misty memories of people long gone.
S-2: THE CROW AND THE CANARY
This is the story of a curious and little known encounter between the writer and fairy tale collector
Myra Evans and the poet from No Man's Land, Dylan Thomas. Myra's family lived close to
Dylan for 15 years, and her fairy tales were a significant influence on his life and work. Featuring
the stories of the Llwynwermwnt Changeling and Rhysyn and the Mermaid, oral history and
interviews with family members, Peter Stevenson takes you on a journey through New Quay in
the mid-1940s.
Peter Stevenson is a storyteller, children's writer, book illustrator,
folklorist, purveyor of Magical Lantern Shows, concertina and banjo
player, organizer of the annual 3-day Aberystwyth Storytelling Festival
in collaboration with Aberystwyth Arts Centre, and runs Stories by
Gaslight, a storytelling club that encourages collaborations with visual
artists, musicians, dancers, puppeteers. He has illustrated, compiled
and written over a hundred children's books. He compiled and wrote
Ceredigion Folk Tales for the History Press, who are publishing his
biography of Dylan this year.
Sponsored by Mary Lynne Evans, Bob & Mary Lou Dayton.
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S-3: A WELSH SLIDESHOW AND QUIZ
Come and join Scotsman Ian White on a visual trip around Wales. This will be an eclectic mix of
castles, mountains, people—some important, some not, but all interesting and Welsh. You will
be surprised by some things, feel proud about others, and you may get to cry a little bit. If you
want to join in, Ian will be asking questions about the pictures and we will see how much you
know, and how much homework you need to do! So, “who was Wales’ most murderous pirate?”
So what is a Scot doing speaking in a Welsh seminar? Ian White was born in Glasgow and grew
up mostly in Liverpool, the home of many Welsh ex-pats. His contact with the Welsh began early
as he went to an old-fashioned Grammar School where he was caned frequently by sadistic Welsh
school masters. Later on he travelled extensively in Wales, scuba diving
off Tenby, climbing in Llanberis Pass, exploring disused lead mines in
Denbighshire, buying steel in Port Talbot, before leaving for Canada.
Since then he has travelled all over Wales as a tourist learning about the
history and shooting pictures of the scenery. He has degrees from three
universities—Liverpool and Loughborough Universities in the UK, and
McMaster University in Canada. As an engineer and accountant, he
has followed the normal corporate path of Merchant Banker, CFO, and
Company President. Currently semi-retired, he indulges his lifelong
interest in photography, history, and digital painting.
Sponsored by White Pixels.
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What does it mean to be Welsh? This question has been revisited often in the fields of literature,
history, and others, but little work has been done with this question in relation to film. There are
several categories that may be considered “Welsh Cinema,” ranging from the more obvious films
produced in Wales by Welsh people to films that merely employ Welsh characters in non-Welsh
settings. This seminar addresses films in both the English and Welsh languages in each decade
from the birth of Welsh Cinema to the present, and will establish a sense of the various kinds of
representation of Welsh ethnic identity that have existed on the silver screen.
Dr. Steven Jones is a Fellow of the Royal Society of the Arts-Cymru and
is on the Board of Directors of the National Welsh American Foundation.
He received his PhD from Ball State University, and teaches graduate
level courses in literature (Literary Theory and British Modernism) at
Southern New Hampshire University. He was a Fulbright Scholar in
2010-2011, conducting dissertation research at the National Library of
Wales in Aberystwyth, where he analyzed correspondence between the
authors Saunders Lewis and David Jones. His research primarily deals
with conceptions of Welsh identity in relation to the British Empire in
modern literary works.
Sponsored by The Madog Center for Welsh Studies
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S-5 & S-6: WELSH LANGUAGE CLASSES I and II
Hefina Phillips is back to bring her passion and spirit to teaching you the “language of Heaven.”
She will teach two levels of the Welsh language. Absolute Beginners, with an emphasis on
speaking, is on Friday. “After an hour and a half you’ll be surprised at how much you can say…”
insists Hefina. Next Steps in Welsh, which is suitable for those with some
knowledge of the language who want to practice and improve, is on
Saturday. This class will follow on from Absolute Beginners and you are
encouraged to attend both.
Hefina Phillips was born in the Swansea Valley and Welsh was the only
language spoken in her home. She was educated at Cardiff University’s
Welsh Department and says she was fortunate to have studied under
Saunders Lewis. Hefina feels that to have been born Welsh is the utmost
privilege and she does all she can to share her love of Wales and its
beautiful language.
Sponsored by Cymdeithas Madog.
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S-7: WELSHNESS AND CHORAL MEMBERSHIP: CONNECTIONS ON BOTH
SIDES OF THE ATLANTIC
This presentation reports fieldwork collected in North Wales and at
the NAFOW between 2008 and 2012. The research, comprised of
interviews and questionnaires from over 120 anonymous participants,
aims to describe present-day Welsh identities and their ties to and in
North America. The author discusses possible social, historical, and
cognitive reasons for different expressions of Welshness in North Wales
and in North America, and also why strong connections between choral
singing and Welshness still exist.
Dr. Jennifer Johnston holds a Ph.D. in musicology-ethnomusicology
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and master’s degrees in both ethnomusicology and piano performance. She is currently an
Assistant Professor at Kent State University. She has taught a range of courses in music theory,
music history, and ethnomusicology. Her research interests include cognitive semiotics, cultural
identity, U. S. immigrant history, Welsh choral traditions, popular music, and gender.
Sponsored by Dale & Andrea Richards.
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S-8: WELSH WRITING AND IDENTITY IN 19TH-CENTURY OHIO
A considerable amount of Welsh-language literature was produced in Ohio during the 19th
century. This seminar will present some of the high points, focusing on a selection of period
sources (made available in translation for those who can’t read Welsh). We will explore ways in
which these texts allow us to understand the vibrant Welsh-American culture that had taken root
in Ohio and consider ways in which Welsh Ohioans expressed their state and national identity,
or identities. Topics range from politics to poetry, from chapel to eisteddfod, and from the Civil
War to connections between Ohio and Patagonia.
Dr. Jerry Hunter, originally from Cincinnati, Ohio, is a Professor in
the School of Welsh, Bangor University. He has also taught at Harvard
University and Cardiff University. Gwreiddyn Chwerw (A Bitter Root,
Gwasg Gwynedd 2012) is his second novel for adults; his first one,
Gwenddydd, won the Prose Medal at the National Eisteddfod in 2010.
He has published a children's novel and five academic books with one,
Llwch Cenhedloedd (The Dust of Nations), winning the Wales Book of
the Year award in 2004.
Sponsored by Bangor University and St. David's Society of Pittsburgh.
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S-9: FLOODING, DROUGHT AND ADAPTATION IN PATAGONIA
Y Wladfa, the Welsh Colony in Patagonia, was established in 1865, when over 150 people from
various parts of Wales sailed on the Mimosa to settle in the Chubut Valley in Southern Argentina.
The Welsh colonists were forced to adapt quickly to environmental conditions drastically different
from those in Wales, namely a semi-arid region also prone to devastating floods. Dr. Griffiths has
analyzed letters, newspaper articles and memoirs written by the original Welsh settlers and their
descendants, and interviewed members of the Welsh speaking community in Patagonia in 2014.
He has built a database of historical floods and drought extending back to the first colonization,
giving insight into how the colonists and their descendants adapted to the environment and how
attitudes toward it were influenced by historical events. This includes viewing the new landscape
in the context of their native Wales, wonder at the power of destructive floods, and using
emergent knowledge of hydrology and geomorphology to adapt and build a thriving economy.
Dr. Hywel Griffiths is a lecturer in physical geography in the Department of
Geography and Earth Sciences, Aberystwyth University. His research focuses
on rivers, including studying documentary records of historical flooding, the
cultural importance of floods and rivers, and the nature of geomorphological
processes in rivers. He also writes poetry and won the National Eisteddfod
Crown in Cardiff in 2008, and his first collection of poetry reached the Wales
Book of the Year Shortlist. His first novel for children won the Tir na nOg
Prize. Born and raised near Carmarthen in south-west Wales, he lives with his
wife and young daughter in Tal-y-bont, Ceredigion.
Sponsored by Aberystwyth University
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S-10: WELSH FOLK DANCING (TWMPATH DAWNS)
Twmpath Dawns is sure to please dancers and non-dancers alike. Siân Frick, a certified and
celebrated Welsh Folk Dance teacher, will lead the dances and will keep things moving happily
along. All ages are welcome, so come and take part in a real Welsh twmpath or barn dance.
Siân Frick is a British national of mainly Welsh parentage. From 19841991 she attended Cymdeithas Ddawns Werin Cymru (Welsh Folk
Dance Society) workshops in Wales to learn the spirited but light-footed
Welsh dances, earning her Cymdeithas Instructor’s Certificate in 1986.
She organized Dawnswyr y Tract Cymreig, The Welsh Tract dancers,
and led them from 1986 to 1992. She frequently gives demonstrations
at many of the Celtic Festivals in the mid-Atlantic region, and on her
visits to Wales she has joined Welsh teams performing dances at various
events. In 2009 she was a member of the U.S. team from Welsh Heritage
Week that competed at the National Eisteddfod in Wales and was judged
worthy of performing on the main stage.
Sponsored by Welsh Country Dancers of Central Ohio.
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S-11: THE WELSH-AMERICAN HYMN SINGING TRADITION WITH A SPECIAL
EMPHASIS ON THE OHIO WELSH-AMERICAN COMMUNITY
This seminar will examine the hymn singing tradition of the Welsh-American community with
emphasis on the Ohio Welsh. Columbus and Youngstown were known for Welsh-American
hymnal and musical journal publishing during the 19th century. Additionally, many officers of
the National Gymanfa Ganu Association were from Ohio, and Columbus has been the location
of several national Welsh hymn singing festivals and eisteddfodau during the past 150 years.
James P. Cassarino is Associate Professor and Chair of the music department at Green Mountain
College in Poultney, VT, where he also serves as director of the Welsh
Heritage Program. Under his direction, the college choir has become
well-known for their Welsh language repertory and for their collaboration
with numerous choirs throughout North Wales. As a student of Welsh
music, he earned his post-graduate degree at the University of Wales,
Bangor where his dissertation investigated the Welsh hymn tune
tradition in the United States and its uses within the Welsh-American
community. He has lectured on Welsh music to numerous St. David
Societies, the National Welsh-American Foundation, and the North
American Hymn Society. His current research involves the history of
the Welsh-American Eisteddfod and its associated music.
Sponsored by Michael & Katherine Hieber.
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S-12: WELSH POETRY IN TRANSLATION
The art of poetry reading and storytelling goes back centuries in the history of Wales and the Welsh
language. Come spend an hour in the company of John Ogwen, actor, and one of Wales' finest
poetry readers and storytellers. John will include readings of Welsh poetry in its original language
and in translation; poems by Dylan Thomas and Harri Webb. And since the earliest Welsh language
poetry goes back over 1,500 years, John will share some examples from over the centuries. He is
a fan of Leonard Cohen's poems and will more than likely read one or two! John will also include
some humorous stories and anecdotes from his fifty years in the entertainment industry.
John Ogwen was born and raised in the Ogwen Valley, Bethesda, Wales. He attended local
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schools and then the University of Wales, Bangor, where he
gained an Honours Degree in English and Welsh Literature,
but spent most of his time either in the Dramatic Society or
on the soccer field! He joined the Welsh National Theatre
Company straight from college and so began a career of
almost 50 years as an actor, writer and presenter. John has
appeared in many outstanding television productions and
recently passed his 3,000th performance on stage. He was
awarded the coveted BAFTA (British Academy of Film and
Television Arts) Award for Outstanding Contribution to the Industry in 2004. He has also been
given an Honorary Fellowship at his old university. He has for a number of years been a very
proud Honorary Vice-President of the Penrhyn Male Voice Choir. This is his third visit to the
U.S. as compère with his beloved band of brothers!
Sponsored by Amy Titus & Gareth Howell.
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S-13 YSGOL GÂN
This is an informal singing practice session where you will learn some of the hymns we will
be singing on Sunday afternoon and evening. This is your opportunity to hear some Welsh
verses pronounced and to practice your part, whatever it may be, with joyful abandon. Fun and
enlightening.
Sponsored by Richard Powell Donohoe.
Edward Morus Jones comes from Llandegfan, where he was a teacher
and headmaster for 18 years. Over the years he has written and recorded
scores of songs and albums for children, and
written shows, plays, and musicals. He sings
with the renowned Côr Godre’r Aran Male
Choir in the Bala area. In addition, he teaches
hymn-singing and has conducted many
cymanfaoedd canu.
Karen Wojan has served as an accompanist for the annual Minnesota
Welsh Hymn Festivals since the 1970's and was organist for the 1998
Welsh National Gymanfa Ganu in Minneapolis. She is the Worship &
Music Coordinator and organist for the American Lutheran Church in
her southwestern Minnesota town of Windom. She also plays the harp
for special events.
S-14 PATAGONIA 150 YEARS
Edward Morus Jones (above), well-known to the NAFOW community for many years and member
of the Honorary White Robe Order of the Gorsedd of Bards, will present Patagonia-1865–2015:
An Amazing Story. The Welsh settlement in Patagonia, Argentina, will be 150 years old this year,
and Edward will discuss the fascinating story of the development of Y Wladfa.
Sponsored by Hywel & Mari Davies.
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S-15: GENEALOGY: WELSH FAMILY HISTORY—GETTING STARTED
Welsh Family History—Getting Started will show where to look for information and what
information will be most useful. A few tips and warnings will help you begin learning about
your family efficiently and accurately.
S-16: GENEALOGY: WELSH FAMILY HISTORY ONLINE
The great free tools will be explained along with the pay-to-view options.
A free, legal, and ethical way to use the pay-to-view options will also be
exposed.
Darris Williams began tracing his family history in 1983 while stationed
in England with the United States Air Force. During his three years in
England he was able to visit various archives in England and Wales.
Darris is currently an account manager for Family Search, responsible
for prioritizing acquisition of records for the U.S., England, Ireland, the
Pacific Islands and Wales.
Sponsored by Martha Davis, Berwyn Jones, and Kay Gavin.
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S-17: CYNGHANEDD'S INFLUENCE ON MY NOVEL TONGUE TIED'S STYLE
Peter Griffiths talks about his first novel, Tongue Tied, from two angles: first, the influence of
cynghanedd (an old Welsh poetic form concerning sound arrangement within a line, using stress,
alliteration, and rhyme) on its style; and second, the novel's take on the question of what it means
to be Welsh. This will include a discussion of Wales' relationship with
England, their national boundaries, agricultural heritage, identification
with the landscape, personal characteristics, the Welsh language and its
survival, and Wales' solidarity.
Peter Griffiths was born in 1942 in Cynheidre near Llanelli in
Carmarthenshire. He was educated at Five Roads Primary School,
Llandovery College, and Lincoln College, Oxford. He and his family
emigrated to Denver, Colorado, in 1972 where he worked as an
investment counsellor. Over the last twenty years, he and his wife
Yvonne have gravitated back to Wales.
Sponsored by Y Lolfa, publishers of Tongue Tied and The Mystical Milestone.
SPECIAL EVENTS
THURSDAY WORKSHOP: GENEALOGY
Darris Williams (see S-15, 16), the leading expert on Welsh genealogy from Family Search and
Family History, will conduct this 4-hour workshop that will focus on tools and sources for success
and the free sources that are available online. Workshop is Thursday at 10:00 and includes lunch
and CD with syllabus.
• What is Different about Welsh Family History? A few peculiarities and some common
names make Welsh family history more interesting than other family history explorations. A
few key guidelines will help you be more successful.
• Five Basic Records? It depends on what you want to learn. The sources for learning the
stories of our ancestors are available. The information you want to learn and what you
already know will dictate what sources to investigate.
• Get Free Help! Learn the Tom Sayer approach to genealogy. Find out what others have done
and may do before spending years digging for clues.
• Welsh Newspapers and the Periodical Press. Many details about your ancestors and their
families are already in print. Learn what is available and where to start searching.
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FRIDAY COFFEE TALK: INVESTMENTS AND LEGACIES
Join WNAA Treasurer David Allen for coffee on Friday morning at 9:30.
He will discuss Estate Planning and ways to include your favorite nonprofit organizations. David has been a consistent presenter at the festival
and looks forward to answering questions you may have about planning
your financial future.
David Allen lives in Owego, New York. He received his PhD from
Columbia University and was a Fulbright Scholar to Belgium and
a Danforth Graduate Fellow. David is a Professor Emeritus at City
University of New York, where he taught a variety of courses in
economics and American government.
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THEATRE PRODUCTION: "That Was Bob"
Directed by Dr. Greg Miller and includes the Red Brush Band.
This is a musical theatre production about the life of Robert Lewis (Bob) Evans. Born and raised
in Ohio, he started making his own quality sausage and went
on to found the Bob Evans Restaurant chain. This production
includes stories from his childhood, his work, his outdoor
adventures, his commitment to 4-H programs, his service as a
political influence, his travels and his friendships, performed
by actors and musicians to tell the story of Bob’s life. Many
people around the world know a little about Bob Evans and
his success in the business world, but this play will let them
know more about Bob Evans the person. He has a fascinating
story, and area residents now have the opportunity to hear the
story through dozens of personal recollections from friends and family members. The project is
collaboration between Bob Evans Farm, Rio Grande, the Rio Grande Theater Department, and
the Madog Center for Welsh Studies at Rio Grande.
Sponsored by The Bob Evans family.
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Planning a visit, or living in the Ottawa area?
Please see our website for all our news, membership details, events
and activities.
Yn bwriadu ymweld, neu yn byw yn ardal Ottawa?
Ewch i’n wefan ar gyfer ein newyddion, manylion aelodaeth,
digwyddiadau a gweithgareddau.
www.ottawawelsh.com
Greetings from
the Welsh
Society of
Vancouver
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SAY SOMETHING IN WELSH MEET-UPS
Do you speak Welsh or want to learn yr hen iaith? Speakers and learners of all levels of Welsh
are welcome to stop by our table and say “sut mae!” We will also be hosting two informal Welsh
chat sessions for learners and speakers of any level on Friday
and Sunday. Say Something in Welsh is a free online course
based entirely on speaking. Created from the belief that
language acquisition is a natural process at which anyone can
succeed, it has no reading or writing components. Rather,
through built-in revision, each lesson builds and expands
on the spoken language skills taught in the previous lessons.
Northern and southern dialect versions available! Use
it online or download it to your favorite device, and make
sure to spend time on the friendly forum where learners
can get help and encouragement from each other: www.
saysomethinginwelsh.com.
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Cyfarchion oddiwrth
Gymdeithas Gymreig Fancwfer
Join us for the
Vancouver Celebration of Wales
Oct 30 th to Nov 1st 2015
The Cambrian Hall,
215 East 17th Ave.,
Vancouver, B.C.
WelshSociety.com
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CINEMA FROM WALES
The Welsh Government has coordinated the use of films
for Cinema from Wales since its inception in 2003.
Friday, Sept. 4, 2015
12:30 –1:10 Jack to a King
1:15 –2:55 Mamwlad ~ Cranogwen
3:00 –4:40 Set Fire to the Stars
4:45 –5:15 Griff Rhys Jones' Great Welsh Adventure
Saturday Sept. 5,2015
12:30 –2:10 Set Fire to the Stars
2:15 –2:45 Griff Rhys Jones' Great Welsh Adventure
2:50 –4:30 Jack to a King
Jack to a King: 2014, 95 minutes, documentary. The remarkable tale of how a “rag tag”
band of builders, housewives, teachers and travel agents came together to save their beloved
football club and ended up turning their city into a worldwide brand. Through archival
footage and intimate interviews, this is Swansea City FC's incredible journey from the sale
of the club for just £1 to their £90 million promotion to the Premier League. Directed by
Marc Evans, produced by James Marsh, Mal Pope, Edward Thomas and Gwenllian Hughes.
Used by permission of YJB Films.
Set Fire to the Stars: 2014, 98 minutes, drama. Based on true events, Elijah Wood stars as
John Malcolm Brinnin, the New York academic who brought Dylan Thomas to America,
and Celyn Jones plays the volatile celebrity poet—tormented by anonymity, alcohol and
the abyss—who scandalized the Manhattan literati and challenged Brinnin’s hero worship
of his work. John has no choice but to hijack Dylan to a private retreat to get him ready
for America. The days and nights that follow will change his life forever. Used through
permission of Strand Releasing.
Mamwlad (Motherland) ~ Cranogwen: 2012, 40 minutes, biography, Welsh with English
subtitles. From the S4C series in which Ffion Hague traces the lives of women who have left
their mark on Welsh history. This installment in the series presents a profile of Cranogwen,
and examines the legacy of the writer who became the first woman to win the main poetry
prize at the National Eisteddfod in Aberystwyth in 1865, and went on to become one of
the most influential Welsh women of her generation. Used through permission of Tinopolis
and S4C.
Great Welsh Adventure: 2014, 30 minutes, documentary. Griff Rhys Jones presents this
series on his native country, Wales, famed for its landscapes, friendly locals and Celtic
traditions, exploring the land of his birth, appreciating the stunning scenery, and searching
for his inner Welshman. The funnyman tours his native country, taking on challenges
designed to test his Celtic credentials and bring out his adventurous spirit. Modern TV for
ITV1, Executive Producer Griff Rhys Jones, Rob Warr, Director Christopher Bruce.
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OPENING CEREMONY
Thursday, September 3, 4:00pm, Delaware Room
Dafydd Edwards
NAFOW 2015 will officially open with a performance by Dafydd Edwards. Dafydd is
no stranger to the United States, having visited and appeared in
concerts here over a period of thirty years. His first visit in 1977, at
the invitation of his cousin David Morgan to sing at the Columbus
Gymanfa Ganu, was but the beginning of a flood of concert and
festival appearances across the U.S., visiting Oklahoma, Nebraska,
Texas, New Mexico, New York, California, the Dakotas, Oregon,
Minnesota, Washington (both the state and D. C.), as well as Toronto,
Vancouver, and Victoria in Canada.
Those visits were as guest soloist with various choirs; as a member
of Parti Ceredigion in the early 80s; and more recently in company
with daughters Menna, accompanist, and Gwawr, soprano.
Dafydd has also visited Australia on three occasions; appeared in
concerts in Hong Kong, Singapore and Beijing; entertained on many cruise ships, including
twice on the QE2; and visited many European countries. And, of course, he has been in
great demand through the decades at home in Wales and the rest of the U.K.
In addition to his fifty years of singing, Dafydd has been devoted, for sixty years, to
taking care of the family beef and sheep farms at home in Ceredigion. Ceredigion, in the
mid 19th century, was the hub of a mass exodus to the U.S., and four Edwards brothers with
their families, including at least thirty children and the widow and seven children of a fifth
Edwards brother, left Wales to settle in Oak Hill in southern Ohio. Dafydd's great-greatgreat-grandfather is buried in Bethel cemetery in Oak Hill.
Menna Rhys Griffiths, Dafydd's daughter, was born in Bethania in
mid-Wales. She is a very experienced and accomplished accompanist,
has been a regular accompanist in concerts, tours, and on record
since her early teens. She studied harp and piano performance and
accompaniment at the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama in
Cardiff, and is kept busy accompanying singers and choirs in concerts
and competitions in the U.K. She has travelled to numerous parts
of the world accompanying soloists and choirs on tours and cruises.
She is the accompanist for two Choirs and is also a piano and singing
tutor. She has two teenage children, Fflur and Rhys.
The Opening Ceremony is sponsored by Jones Lumber & Millwork Co.
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OPENING CONCERT
Thursday, September 3, 7:30pm, Delaware Room
NATIONAL WELSH – AMERICAN FOUNDATION
CALAN
SEFYDLIAD CENEDLAETHOL CYMRU – AMERICA
Serving Welsh America for 35 years
Announces the award of its
Twenty-eighth Annual
CALAN brings together the remarkable talents of five young musicians giving a fresh,
vibrant sound to traditional Welsh music. With a lively, contemporary approach, they
breathe new life into old traditions through their sparkling melodies, foot tapping tunes
and spirited performances of Welsh step dancing. They blast their way through some of
the old favorite reels, jigs and hornpipes with uplifting, fast-paced arrangements before
melting into some of the most hauntingly beautiful songs. Following the release of their
2008 debut album Bling that attracted four-star responses from the critics, they have
been playing to big audiences and rave reviews at concerts and festivals around Britain
and Europe. The group has raised some eyebrows with a deliberate policy of eye-catching
clothes and presentation, despite the ancient roots of their music, and see themselves as a
new generation of ambassadors, striving to take their new sound to new audiences, while
raising the profile of Welsh traditional music on an international level. With their unique
instrumental blend of accordion, fiddle, guitar, Welsh pipes, Welsh harp and the percussive
sound of the Welsh clogs, Calan has found its musical niche, and they plan is to continue to
delight audiences far and wide!
Bethan Ni Huw, accordion, vocals and champion step dancer and composer.
Angharad Siân, fiddle, is not only a folk player. Her talents are also being sought out by
rock bands and singer songwriters. She recently toured Ireland, Holland and Brittany.
Patrick Rimes, fiddle, pipes and whistle. Twice junior Celtic fiddle champion, he is a multi
instrumentalist who’s been called the rising fiddle star in Wales. He is currently at Leeds
University studying music where he is also conductor of Leeds University Orchestra
Sam Humphries brings a mixture of traditional rhythms and a hint swing guitar to give the
over all sound and racy feel.
(Meinir Siencyn, harp, is unfortunately unavailable.)
HERITAGE MEDALLION AWARD
to
AdaMae Lewis
for her distinguished service
to the
Welsh-American Community
Congratulations!
Llongyfarchiadau!
Stacy Evans, President
24 Essex Road, Scotch Plains, NJ 07076-2547, 908-889-4942
nwafcymru@gmail.com
Calan is sponsored by Lezlie Wood.
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GRAND BANQUET
GRAND CONCERT: CÔR Y PENRHYN
Friday, September 4, 7:00pm, Regency Ballroom
AdaMae Lewis, the NWAF 2015 Heritage Medallion Honoree, is “passionate about,
in alphabetical order, continuing education, dogs, gardening
and landscaping, family, and Welsh-associated activities.” Those
who have worked with AdaMae reverse the order and put Welshassociated activities first. She began her involvement in Welsh
America as president of the Iowa Welsh Society and serves as its
vice-president today. She has been vice-president of the Great Plains
Welsh Heritage Project, chair of the Welsh Heritage and Cultural
Centre Charitable Foundation, president of Cymdeithas Madog,
and president of the Welsh National Gymanfa Ganu Association,
bringing it into the age of modern communications and guiding its
transition into the Welsh North American Association. She was the
first female president of WNGGA from the U.S.
AdaMae’s great-grandparents, Lewis and Jane Davies Lewis,
emigrated to Wisconsin in 1866 from Llanidloes. They left Wales because Jane did not
want her sons to work in the lead mines as Lewis had done. AdaMae’s grandfather Malachi
was born in 1867, and later the family homesteaded in Dakota Territory. She still maintains
contact with cousins in Wales, in Aberystwyth, in Devil's Bridge, where the family farm is,
and in Llanidloes and Cardiff.
AdaMae is a microbiologist and lives in Ames, Iowa, where she owns Lewis Biologics
Consulting and co-owns Consultants for Veterinary Biologics, working with people and
companies needing to know federal regulations for licensing, producing and distributing
veterinary vaccines, diagnostics and serums. She has a BS and MS from South Dakota
State University, and a PhD in Microbiology from Iowa State University. She attended a
one-room school through the fifth grade. AdaMae says, “I loved school, and why not! At
the end of the day, I'd been to classes for all the grades in school because I listened as all
the classes had their oral recitation time.” She went on to become valedictorian of her high
school class in Rutland, SD.
Somehow, AdaMae manages to devote time to her passion for gardening. She is the
Iowa State Chair of the Gardening Study School sponsored by the Cooperative Extension
Service of Iowa. That includes both continuing education and gardening. She is also a
Master Gardener, a Master Gardening Study Consultant—the two are not related—and a
Landscape Design Consultant.
Grand Banquet Singer Meinir Wyn Roberts is a Soprano from Caernarfon in North
Wales. She graduated with a First Class BMus Degree from the
Royal Northern College of Music where she sang several operatic
roles. She has also sung in productions of the British Youth Opera,
the Nevill Holt Opera, and the Manchester Universities Gilbert and
Sullivan Society. Last year, Meinir was a finalist in the prestigious
RNCM Gold Medal Competition. She was a finalist in the 2014
Young Welsh Singer of the Year competition sponsored by the
Morriston Orpheus Choir Supporters’ Association. A big influence
in Meinir’s life has been the National Eisteddfod of Wales. In 2014
she was the winner of the prestigious Osborne Roberts Blue Ribband
Award having won the Operatic solo category. Following this success
she was also awarded the Violet Mary Lewis Scholarship for the
Most Promising Soprano in the competition. Meinir started a two
year MA (Performance) course at the Royal Academy of Music last September. She hopes
to become a member of a professional Opera company, travelling the world entertaining
audiences.
The Grand Banquet is sponsored by the NWAF.
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Hiraeth—across the Atlantic.
Côr y Penrhyn is one of Wales’ leading and most highly sought after Male Voice Choirs,
offering an extensive repertoire and spectacular entertainment. The choir is based in the
Ogwen Valley, North Wales, which is renowned for its rich musical culture and the famous
Penrhyn Slate Quarry, regarded as producing some of the finest slate products in the world.
Whilst the first half of the concert will be fairly traditional in structure, in the second half
of the concert we will bring a part of our heritage to the festival in a presentation entitled
Hiraeth (a unique Welsh word conveying longing, nostalgia, wistfulness), in which we
perform a diverse array of music from Wales whilst also exploring the historic roots of some
of our forefathers who emigrated to the USA during the nineteenth century. Although the
life of Benjamin Thomas from Bethesda (the author of Moliannwn), who emigrated and
lived in the Vermont area, will not be recited in a historically correct form, our presentation
will convey a representation of the story of many Welsh people and their families who
ventured across the Atlantic during the nineteenth century.
A canvas of pictures and video from our homeland will also assist us throughout our
presentation, created and sourced by Alun Davies (baritone section), and Dyfrig Jones from
Bethesda.
I would also like to take this opportunity to thank everyone who made this journey back
to the USA possible, especially our friends Janice Edwards, Megan Williams and Gareth
Howells from the USA, and a special dedication to Alun Davies for his passionate work
in co-ordinating our visit. We are greatly indebted to our soloists, Glain Dafydd, Gwawr
Edwards and Meinir Wyn Roberts, as well as our famous compère John Ogwen, and our
marvellous accompanist Frances Davies.
I hope you will all enjoy and take something home from our concert and presentation in
Columbus, Ohio.
Yours faithfully,
Owain Arwel Davies BMus, PGCE
Musical Director of Côr y Penrhyn
Please see pages 32–33 for biographies of Owain Arwel Davies, Frances Davies, Glain Dafydd,
and Gwawr Edwards. See page 17 for a biography of John Ogwen.
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Saturday, September 5, 7:30pm, Regency Ballroom, Hyatt Regency Hotel
Côr y Penrhyn Male Voice Choir
Côr y Penrhyn Male Voice Choir
Owain Arwel Davies: Cyfarwyddwr Cerdd/Musical Director
Frances Davies, Glain Dafydd: Cyfeilydd/Accompanist
John Ogwen: Compère/Narrator
Gwawr Edwards: Soloist
Star Spangled Banner
First Half
O Canada
Roman War Song
Côr y Penrhyn
Tears in Heaven – Dagrau
Tydi a Roddiast
E. Clapton
arr. O. A. Davies
Arwel Hughes
Pererin wyf (House of the Rising Sun)
Aleluia
R. Wagner
Côr y Penrhyn
Gwawr Edwards
Y Ddau Wladgarwr
Sunset Poem/Troyte’s Chant
Battle Hymn of the Republic
Côr y Penrhyn
T. Lodwick/J. Parry
arr. TTBB Colin Jones
Dylan Thomas
trad. arr. O. A. Davies
arr. Roy Ringwald
Hiraeth
Glain Dafydd
Grace Williams
Joseph Parry
arr. O. A. Davies
Robat Arwyn
Cân Nel
Gwawr Edwards
Gwawr Edwards
W. A. Mozart
Côr y Penrhyn, Glain Dafydd, Gwawr Edwards C. de Rore
Willy Richter
Interval
My Little Welsh Home
Gwawr + Côr y Penrhyn
W. S. Gwynn Williams
arr. O. A. Davies
Gwahoddiad
Côr y Penrhyn
L. Hartsough, I. Gwyllt
arr John Tudor Davies
Byd o Heddwch
Soloists Owain Arwel + Gwawr arr O. A. Davies
Hen Wlad Fy Nhadau
The Grand Concert is sponsored by David & Janet Allen, the Myron Cherry Family in memory of Nancy
Edwards 'Brynele' Cherry, Stan & Brenda Evans, Arthur Lloyd in memory of Jane W. Lloyd, the Lloyd
family in memory of Jim & Rozie Lloyd, Barbara M. Jones, the children of Dwight & Mary Elizabeth
Jones in memory of their parents, Bill Miller, Sue Stealey, William B. Thomas, Alan & Gretta Upshall, and
Women's Welsh Clubs of America
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arr. O. A. Davies
John Thomas
L. Delibes
Côr y Penrhyn
Gwawr Edwards
Glain Dafydd
Les filles de cadix
The Creation
Llam y Cariadau
J.Sibelius/L. Valentine
arr. O. A. Davies
Benjamin Thomas
arr. O.A. Davies
Ffarwel y Telynor
i'w Enedigol Wlad
G. Puccini
Le vergine
Pembroke
Ieuan Wyn/Gareth Glyn
O mio babbino caro
Myfanwy
Benedictus
Finlandia
Molianwn
Medli fach Gymraeg
Côr y Penrhyn Côr y Penrhyn
Côr y Penrhyn
Bryniau Melynion
Yr Eneth Gadd ei Gwrthod
Gwawr Edwards
Nkosi Sikelel' – Tshotsholoza
Presentation - Hiraeth
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OEDFA’R BORE/MORNING WORSHIP
Dydd Sul, Medi’r 6ed / Sunday, September 6th, 10:00 AM
Gweinidog/Minister: Rev. Dr. Stacy Evans
Organydd/Organist: David Enlow
Preliwd/Prelude
David Enlow
Galwad i Addoli/Call to Worship
Rev. Dr. Stacy Evans
Emyn/Hymn*
(vv 1, 2 Cymraeg, v 1, 2 English) Arglwydd, Dyma Fi 96
Gweddi/Prayer
Gweddi’r Arglwydd/The Lord’s Prayer
(unison in the language of your choosing)
Hymnal page IV
Yr Ysgrythyr/Scriptures: (both readings from the New Testament)
Y Darlleniad Cyntaf/The First Reading (English)
Cheryl Evans
Actau/Acts 4:24–31
Cerddoriaeth Arbennig/Special Music
Winner of the Eisteddfod
Hymn Singing competition
Yr Ail Ddarlleniad/The Second Reading (Cymraeg)
Philipiad/Philippians 2:1-11
Hefina Phillips
Cyhoeddiadau/Announcements
Dr. Megan Williams,
WNAA Executive Secretary
Cerddoriaeth Arbennig/Special Music
David G. Morris
Memorial Award Winner
Offrwm/Offering
Mawlgan/Doxology*
Yr Hen Ganfed/Old Hundredth VI
Coffadwriaeth/In Memoriam
Emyn Goffa/Memorial Hymn*
(vv tbd)
Dr. Megan Williams
In Memoriam 28
Pregeth/Sermon
“Because of the Fullness of God"
Emyn/Hymn*
(vv 1, 2 Cymraeg, v 3 English)
Blaenwern 75
Y Fendith/Benediction*
Postliwd/Postlude
David Enlow
CYMRAEG
ENGLISH
ACTAU 4: 24Wedi clywed, codasant hwythau eu
llef yn unfryd at Dduw: “O Benllywydd, tydi a
wnaeth y nef a'r ddaear a'r môr a phob peth sydd
ynddynt, 25ac a ddywedodd drwy'r Ysbryd Glân
yng ngenau Dafydd dy was, ein tad ni:
ACTS 4: 24When they heard it, they raised their
voices together to God and said, “Sovereign Lord,
who made the heaven and the earth, the sea, and
everything in them, 25it is you who said by the Holy
Spirit through our ancestor David, your servant:
“ ‘Pam y terfysgodd y Cenhedloedd
ac y cynlluniodd y bobloedd bethau ofer?
26
Safodd brenhinoedd y ddaear,
ac ymgasglodd y llywodraethwyr ynghyd
yn erbyn yr Arglwydd ac yn erbyn ei Feseia ef.’
‘Why did the Gentiles rage,
and the peoples imagine vain things?
26
The kings of the earth took their stand,
and the rulers have gathered together
against the Lord and against his Messiah.’
27
“Canys yn y ddinas hon yn wir ymgasglodd yn
erbyn dy Was sanctaidd, Iesu, yr hwn a eneiniaist,
Herod a Pontius Pilat ynghyd â'r Cenhedloedd a
phobloedd Israel, 28i wneud yr holl bethau y rhag
luniodd dy law a'th gyngor di iddynt ddod. 29Ac yn
awr, Arglwydd, edrych ar eu bygythion, a dyro i'th
weision lefaru dy air â phob hyder, 30ac estyn dithau
dy law i beri iachâd ac arwyddion a rhyfeddodau
drwy enw dy Was sanctaidd, Iesu.” 31Ac wedi
iddynt weddïo, ysgydwyd y lle yr oeddent wedi
ymgynnull ynddo, a llanwyd hwy oll â'r Ysbryd
Glân, a llefarasant air Duw yn hy.
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For in this city, in fact, both Herod and Pontius
Pilate, with the Gentiles and the peoples of Israel,
gathered together against your holy servant Jesus,
whom you anointed, 28to do whatever your hand
and your plan had predestined to take place. 29And
now, Lord, look at their threats, and grant to your
servants to speak your word with all boldness,
30
while you stretch out your hand to heal, and signs
and wonders are performed through the name of
your holy servant Jesus.” 31When they had prayed,
the place in which they were gathered together was
shaken; and they were all filled with the Holy Spirit
and spoke the word of God with boldness.
PHILIPIAD 2: 1Felly, os oes gennych yng Nghrist
unrhyw symbyliad, unrhyw apêl o du cariad, unrhyw gymdeithas trwy'r Ysbryd, os oes unrhyw
gynhesrwydd a thosturi, 2cyflawnwch fy llawenydd
trwy fod o'r un meddwl, a'r un cariad gennych at
eich gilydd, yn unfryd ac yn unfarn. 3Peidiwch
â gwneud dim o gymhellion hunanol nac o ym
ffrost gwag, ond mewn gostyngeiddrwydd bydded
i bob un ohonoch gyfrif y llall yn deilyngach nag
ef ei hun. 4Bydded gofal gan bob un ohonoch, nid
am eich buddiannau eich hunain yn unig ond am
fuddiannau pobl eraill hefyd. 5Amlygwch yn eich
plith eich hunain yr agwedd meddwl honno sydd,
yn wir, yn eiddo i chwi yng Nghrist Iesu. 6Er ei fod
ef ar ffurf Duw, ni chyfrifodd fod cydraddoldeb â
Duw yn beth i'w gipio, 7ond fe'i gwacaodd ei hun,
gan gymryd ffurf caethwas a dyfod ar wedd ddynol.
8
O'i gael ar ddull dyn, fe'i darostyngodd ei hun, gan
fod yn ufudd hyd angau, ie, angau ar groes. 9Am
hynny tra-dyrchafodd Duw ef, a rhoi iddo'r enw
sydd goruwch pob enw, 10fel wrth enw Iesu y plygai
pob glin yn y nef ac ar y ddaear a than y ddaear, 11ac
y cyffesai pob tafod fod Iesu Grist yn Arglwydd, er
gogoniant Duw Dad.
PHILIPPIANS 2: 1If then there is any encouragement in Christ, any consolation from love, any
sharing in the Spirit, any compassion and sympathy, 2make my joy complete: be of the same mind,
having the same love, being in full accord and of
one mind. 3Do nothing from selfish ambition or
conceit, but in humility regard others as better than
yourselves. 4Let each of you look not to your own
interests, but to the interests of others. 5Let the
same mind be in you that was in Christ Jesus, 6who,
though he was in the form of God, did not regard
equality with God as something to be exploited,
7
but emptied himself, taking the form of a slave,
being born in human likeness. And being found
in human form, 8he humbled himself and became
obedient to the point of death—even death on a
cross. 9Therefore God also highly exalted him and
gave him the name that is above every name, 10so
that at the name of Jesus every knee should bend, in
heaven and on earth and under the earth, 11and every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord,
to the glory of God the Father.
*Please stand if you are able
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In 2001, Conductor Owain Arwel Davies returned to his roots in the Ogwen
valley, settling first in Tregarth, and then in Bethesda.
Brought up in Penrhyn Bay near Llandudno, Arwel attended
Ysgol y Creuddyn and was a member of the Maelgwn Male
Voice Choir along with his father. His interests and musical
commitments range from being a former member of one of
Wales' most successful brass bands, Beaumaris Senior Brass
Band, and former lead trombonist with the National Youth
Brass Band of Wales and the Welsh Ensemble, to regular
performances with some of Wales' leading rock bands. He also enjoys recording
and has had the privilege of producing numerous recordings, especially the
choir’s recent CD, Anthem. In 1999 he
graduated with honors from the School
of Music, University of Wales, Bangor.
After taking a teacher training course,
he was appointed Head of Music at
Ysgol y Moelwyn, Blaenau Ffestiniog,
in 2000. In 2005 Arwel was appointed
head of music at Ysgol Tryfan, Bangor,
and has had numerous successes
with the school's Jazz Band. He was
appointed Musical Director of the
Frances and Owain Arwel
Penrhyn Male Voice 2004.
Côr Y Penrhyn Accompanist Frances Davies was brought up in Dihewyd,
Cardiganshire. Fran is a language teacher at Grŵp Llandrillo-Menai Further
Education College. She also teaches piano to children. She was victorious in the
solo piano recital competitions both at the National Eisteddfod in Machynlleth
and the Urdd National Eisteddfod at Pwllheli. Fran is a life member, Music Ovate,
of the Eisteddfod Gorsedd, her bardic name being Frances Dalis. In 2007 she
gained a scholarship to research the use of language in Caernarfon, and in 2013
she received a PhD in Applied Linguistics.
Guest Soloist Gwawr Edwards is one of Wales' leading talents, in constant
demand in the UK and further afield. She was born
into a farming family in Ceredigion, and music is
truly in the Edwards family blood. From a very
young age, Gwawr was thrown into the performing
world, accompanying her sister and father in concerts
on regular occasions. Gwawr studied at the Royal
Welsh College of Music and Drama in Cardiff where
she gained an entrance scholarship. She also studied
at The Conservatorio Statale di Musica ‘Giuseppe Verdi’ in Turin, on an Erasmus
Exchange, and subsequently at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama in
London where she gained a first class Masters degree.
NAFOW Preacher Rev. Dr. Stacy Evans became president of the National
Welsh-American Foundation at its Annual General Meeting
held during the 2014 North American Festival of Wales in
Minneapolis. He is a Life Member of the Welsh Society
of Central Ohio, and a Life Member of the Welsh North
American Association, having served as its Executive Director
from 2008 to 2012. He currently lives near Granville, Ohio, a
village with deep Welsh connections. He served on the local
venue committee for national cymanfaoedd in Columbus,
Ohio, in 1986 and 1998, and he is a member of the local venue
committee for NAFOW 2015. He has served for several years
on the Board of the Madog Center for Welsh Studies at the
University of Rio Grande, Ohio. A student of the Welsh language, he has written
for Ninnau and Y Drych on events at several NAFOWs.
He is a career-clergy member of the West Ohio Conference of The United
Methodist Church and the editor of Daniel Day Williams’ book, The Demonic and
the Divine (Augsburg, 1990).
Harpist Glain Dafydd is a former pupil of Alwena Roberts and Elinor Bennett. Her
music career includes winning many competitions. A
string finalist in both the BBC Young Musician and
the prestigious Royal Over-Seas League competitions,
Glain won the Blue Ribbon twice at the National
Eisteddfod and won the harp competition seven
times at the Urdd Eisteddfod, as well as the Simms
and Bryn Terfel Scholarships. Glain plays with larger
ensembles and orchestras such as Sinfonia Cymru
and as guest soloist with the European Union Chamber Orchestra. Glain played at
the British Embassy in Paris, and at the Cathedral in St Asaph to celebrate Prince
Charles’s inauguration of St Asaph as a City.
Festival Accompanist David Enlow, hailed for his "enormous virtuosity"
(Stuttgarter Zeitung), "arresting performances" (The
American Organist), and his "gutsy, yet sensitive" playing
(Organ Canada), is a concert organist and church musician
who has performed across the United States, in Canada, and
across England & Europe. Mr. Enlow’s recent recording
of the complete major organ works of César Franck on the
Pro Organo label, Pater Seraphicus, has been well reviewed,
notably in the French language press. Mr. Enlow is Organist
and Choir Master of the Church of the Resurrection in New
York, where he directs a professional choir. He is a member
of the organ faculty of The Juilliard School, responsible for the
service playing component of the curriculum, and also Dean of the New York City
Chapter, American Guild of Organists.
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Thursday Concert
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Friday Seminars
Children’s Activities
Cinema Wales
The Gymanfa is sponsored by Richard Powell Donohoe, Will & Donna Fanning, the Joyce & Gaylord
McCullough family bequest, and the Welsh Society of Central Ohio.
N/A
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Note: Hymn numbers beginning with J refer
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David Enlow
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Organ Postlude
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Rev. Stacy Evans
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Hymns
In Memoriam
O Fy Iesu
Llef
Hymns
Fel yr Hydd
Sarah
Mae D'eisiau Di Bob Awr
and
Benediction
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Excellent
Excellent
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Additional Comments
Invocation
About You (optional)
98 (J97)
booklet page 37
44
23
Banquet Entertainment
Open Mic Night
Eisteddfod
Saturday Seminars
28.
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E-mail
Phone
Hymns
Pantyfedwen
Bro Aber
Llanfair
Bryn Myrddin
Owain Arwel Davies
Conductor
65
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42
Hymns
Rwyn Canu Fel Cana'r Aderyn
Godre’r Coed
Diolch i Ti
Groeswen
Gwawr Edwards
Special Music PLEASE RETURN TO THE EVALUATION BOX AT THE REGISTRATION DESK AREA
or mail to PO Box 1054, Trumansburg, NY 14886
□ Yes □ No
Meinir Roberts
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Welcome
May we add you to our e-mailing list to keep you up to date with future NAFOW plans?
Special Music
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Organ Prelude
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booklet page 36
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Glain Dafydd
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Kay Thomas, WNAA Trustee
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Announcements Choir Concert
Pub Night
Sunday Service
Gymanfa
Ian Samways, WNAA President-Elect
What was the highlight of the festival for you?
Sunday, September 6, 2:00pm, Southern Theatre
Was anything disappointing?
Afternoon Session – Cymanfa y Prynhawn
In what cities would you like to see a future NAFOW located?
84th NATIONAL GYMANFA GANU
How many festivals have been to in the last 5
years (including this one)?
□ 1
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□ 4
□ 5
How many days did you attend the festival?
□ One
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How did this festival compare with other NAFOWs?
□ Better
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Were your expectations of the festival met?
□ Better than expected
□ As expected
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Were you happy with the meal choices?
□ Yes
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How do you rate the cost of NAFOW?
□ Low
□ About right
□ Too high
How did you travel to NAFOW?
□ Car
□ Train
□ Bus
□ Airplane
If yes, which Society_____________________
Do you think your local society would be
interested in helping host a NAFOW?
□ Yes
□ No
How likely are you to attend next year’s festival
in Columbus?
□ Willalmostdefinitelyattend
□ Hope to attend
□ May attend
□ Do not plan to attend
When did you decide to attend this festival?
□ More than a year ago
□ 6 months to a year ago
□ 3 to 6 months ago
□ Within the last 3 months
□ Within the last month
Did you feel welcome at the festival?
□ Yes
□ No
Wasthisyourfirstfestival?
□ Yes
□ No
Wereyousatisfiedwiththismethod?
□ Yes
□ No
How did you register for the festival?
□ Online
□ Print and mail forms
□ Request form via mail
Please take a moment to help us learn about your experience at NAFOW and suggest how
we can improve for next year.
NAFOW 2015
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Banquet Entertainment
Open Mic Night
Eisteddfod
Saturday Seminars
Choir Concert
Pub Night
Sunday Service
Gymanfa
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HymnsRachie
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Calon Lan
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Special Music Gwawr Edwards
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Kay Thomas, WNAA Trustee
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About You (optional)
Additional Comments
In what cities would you like to see a future NAFOW located?
Was anything disappointing?
Announcements The Gymanfa is sponsored by Richard Powell Donohoe, Will & Donna Fanning, the Joyce & Gaylord
McCullough family bequest, and the Welsh Society of Central Ohio.
□ Yes □ No
Note: Hymn numbers beginning with J refer
to the older "Jubilee" edition of the hymnal.
PLEASE RETURN TO THE EVALUATION BOX AT THE REGISTRATION DESK AREA
or mail to PO Box 1054, Trumansburg, NY 14886
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Page X, front of hymnal
117, or words to both
last page this booklet
Closing Ceremony Hen Wlad Fy Nhadau
God Be With You
14 (J13)
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Rheidol
Penpark
David Enlow
Organ Postlude
Meinir Roberts
Special Music Rev. Robert Dayton
Benediction
Rev. Robert Dayton
Invocation
booklet page 38
106 (J105)
(Spanish: booklet page 39) 75
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Coedmor
Mawlgan
Blaenwern
Cwm Rhondda
Hymns
Ian Samways, WNAA President-Elect
Welcome
Côr y Penrhyn + Gwawr, Meinir and Glain
Special Music
Please rate the following for overall satisfaction
Sunday, September 6, 7:00pm, Southern Theatre
What was the highlight of the festival for you?
Organ Prelude
Owain Arwel Davies
Conductor
David Enlow
Hotel
Tea Room
Marketplace
Thursday Concert
Evening Session – Cymanfa yn Hwyr
Informal Singing
Friday Seminars
Children’s Activities
Cinema Wales
84th NATIONAL GYMANFA GANU
Fel yr Hydd
Martin Nystrom,
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Pido un corazón alegre,
Un honesto corazón.
Spanish verse for Blaenwern
Convencido de mi culpa,
Ruégote me des perdón;
Dame tu salud por Cristo,
Dame, Padre, salvación.
Líbrame con tu potencia,
De la esclavitud del mal:
Vuélveme, Dios bondadoso,
Tu cariño paternal.
Welsh Heritage Week
Wythnos Treftadaeth Cymru
Where it’s fun to be Welsh!
Welsh language and literature, music,
and dance for people of all ages.
July 24 to 31, 2016
Ottawa, Canada
Contact: Beth Landmesser, 570-472-3663 or hwyl@ptd.net
www.welshheritageweek.org
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History of the Southern Theatre
Photo by Brad Feinknopf, courtesy of the Southern Theatre
Fire and economic development provided the necessary sparks for the creation of Columbus’ oldest and only remaining 19th-century theatre. It’s also one of only 250 theatres in the
US built in the 19th-century that are still standing. Between 1889 and 1893, four theatres in
downtown Columbus were destroyed by fire. In 1893, 400 businessmen seized the opportunity to enhance the city’s south side by creating a fashionable new hotel and theatre complex. Construction begin in 1894 on the Great Southern Fireproof Hotel and Opera House.
The Southern Theatre opened on September 21, 1896, and the hotel opened the following summer. Designed by the prominent local architectural firm of Dauben, Krumm, and
Riebel, with decorations by Menno S. Detweiler, the Southern Theatre shows the influence
of 19th-century architectural genius Louis Sullivan and engineer Dankmar Adler. Detweiler worked with both men on the Chicago World’s Fair Exposition in 1893. Sullivan and
Adler found new ways to create beauty in the construction of skyscapers and large public
buildings by using modern building materials and adding eye-catching elements, including
curved stone archways and highly decorated iron railings. The arches in the Southern Theatre and the ornamental balcony railings leading up the double staircase to the balconies are
excellent examples of the Sullivan and Adler style.
The Southern Theatre departed from the classical opera house by incorporating features
considered very “modern” for its day. Constructed of “fireproof ” tile, brick, iron, steel,
and concrete, the theatre, which originally seated 1,723 on three levels, was praised for its
plush seats, stylish boxes, and excellent sight lines. One of the first Columbus commercial
facilities lit by electricity, the Southern Theatre and its adjoining hotel produced their own
with huge generators in the basement. Additionally, the complex produced its own water
for indoor plumbing from three wells in the basement. It had indoor air conditioning using
enormous blocks of ice and giant fans to blow cool air through the buildings.
These being the days before powered sound amplification, the stars of the stage used only
their voice to reach every ear in the auditorium. The concentric arches of the theatre’s ceiling were designed to radiate sound throughout the auditorium. The arches were lined with
light bulbs shaded with tinted globes, illustrating the “gay nineties” fascination with electric
light and giving the effect of warm, diffused light over the entire theatre. The light bulbs
that you see are replicas of the Edison Bulb, one of the first types to produce safe, electric,
indoor light.
Its ample stage dimensions proved more than up to the challenge of the 1903 touring production of Ben Hur, which featured a cast of 350 and a chariot race in which two teams of
horses galloped on treadmills for a mile! John Philip Sousa, Sarah Bernhardt, Lillian Russell, Al Jolson, Pavalova, Isadora Duncan, W.C. Fields, George M. Cohan, and Ethel, John,
and Lionel Barrymore appeared at the Southern Theatre.
In 1911, a large portion of the Southern’s upper balcony was removed for installation of
a projection booth, and the Southern became a full-time movie house in 1931, which remained until its closing in 1979. The theatre and adjoining hotel were purchased by local
developers in 1982, and in 1986 the new owners made a gift of the Southern Theatre to
CAPA. On September 26, 1998, following an intensive, fourteen-month CAPA-led restoration, the Southern Theatre reopened, providing a beautiful, accessible, and lively link to our
community’s past and its vital future.
Visit Sian in the Marketplace at this
year’s Festival and order a Special
Edition Melin Tregwynt throw and
cushion and 30% of each sale will be
donated to the Fund for Wales.
This supports grassroots community
projects across the country which
will make a real difference to the
lives of people in Wales.
For more information on the type of
projects the Fund supports visit
www.fundforwales.org.uk.
Woven in Wales.
melintregwynt.co.uk
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EISTEDDFOD SCHEDULE
All events take place in the Fairfield Room, Hyatt Regency Hotel,
350 N. High St., Columbus, OH
THURSDAY, September 3
Eisteddfod Rehearsals, times as arranged with accompanist
FRIDAY, September 4
Eisteddfod Rehearsals, times as arranged with accompanist
S ATURDAY, September 5
10:30am: Solo Adult Recitation: Eisteddfod Committee Award
Adjudicators: Joan Owen Mandry, David Llewelyn Williams
Prizes: Winner $50 and the Wales Tourist Board Trophy, second place $25, third
place $15. Sponsored by WNAA Eisteddfod Committee.
11:00am: Welsh Learner's Recitation: Ontario Welsh Festival Award
Adjudicators: Joan Owen Mandry, David Llewelyn Williams
Prizes: Winner $50, second place $25, third place $15.
Sponsored by Ontario Gymanfa Ganu Association.
11:30am: English Language Recitation: St. David's Society of Minnesota Award
Adjudicators: Hywel Griffiths, Edward Morus Jones
Sponsored by St. David's Society of Minnesota.
12:30pm: Hymn Singing: WNAA Past Presidents’ Award
Adjudicator: James Cassarino, Karen Jones Wojahn
Prizes: Winner $50 and the opportunity to sing in the Sunday morning service,
second place $25, third place $15. Sponsored by WNAA Past Presidents.
1:15pm: Solo Voice Competition: Seattle Welsh Women's Club Award
Adjudicators: Patrick Rimes, Meinir Wyn Roberts
Sponsored by Seattle Welsh Women's Club.
2:00pm: Solo Voice Semi-Professional: David G. Morris Memorial Award
Adjudicators: Patrick Rimes, Meinir Wyn Roberts
Prize: The David G. Morris Trophy and $3,500 U.S., specifically for travel to compete
in the 2015 National Eisteddfod of Wales. A report on the Welsh experience is
required. The winner will be invited to sing an appropriate piece in the Sunday
morning service. Runner up: $250.
Sponsored by Siân and Gareth Ioan (Siân is the late David Morris' niece).
Dafydd (David) Griffith Morris was a proud Welshman who made his life in the USA. He
spoke fluent Welsh and was a strong supporter of the North American Festival of Wales
and the NAFOW Eisteddfod. In his youth, Dafydd wrote poetry and competed at many
eisteddfodau, and he was delighted to be able to support a new generation of talented
North American Welsh in experiencing the heritage and excitement of competition at the
Welsh National Eisteddfod.
4:00pm: Eisteddfod Winners' Concert
Time to enjoy repeat performances from the winners of each competition and the
runner up in the David Morris Memorial Award Competition.
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Hear Gymanfa singing all year long.
Give a Christmas gift filled with
Welsh music.
Learn Welsh
with Us!
Purchase the CD:
Highlights of the
83rd National Gymanfa Ganu,
Westminster Presbyterian
Church, Minneapolis, Minn.
Join Cymdeithas Madog, the Welsh Studies Institute of
North America, for a week-long adventure in Welsh
language learning!
• Held in a different North American city every year
• 5 hours of language learning a day
• All levels are welcome - from complete beginner
to fluent speaker!
• Teachers from Wales and North America
• Welsh cultural activities such as folk dancing and a
pub quiz night!
• Generous scholarships available
• The best place to learn Welsh outside of Wales!
August 31, 2014.
Meirwyn Ioan Walters, conductor.
Steve Jensen, organist.
$15 U.S. - Cash or checks payable to
St. david’s Society of Minnesota.
Available at
registration
or by mail from:
Mary Morris
Mergenthal,
2393 Bourne Ave.,
St. Paul, MN
55108-1618.
facebook.com/cymdeithasmadog
More Information: madog.org
T h e C a l g a r y We l s h S o c i e t y
Cymdeithas Gymreig Calgary
Founded by John Morris – ‘Morris Bach’ in 1906
Proud supporters of the Welsh North American Association
and hosts to NAFOW 2016 in Calgary!
Website: calgarywelshsociety.com
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Please make your selections on the registration form
Thursday September 3 Pre-concert Dinner
Leek and Potato Soup
and
Crispy Skinned Natural Gerber Farms chicken with
Roasted Eggplant Toasted Orzo Risotto and Lemon Thyme Sauce
— or —
Parmesan and Roasted Tomato Gnocchi with Arugula and Fennel Salad
all with
Chocolate Cake with Brandied Cherries and Toasted Almonds
Tea or Coffee
Friday September 4 Grand Banquet
Ohio Sweet Corn Bisque
Organic Baby Greens, Apples, Cheddar, Dried Cranberries and Balsamic Vinaigrette
and
Braised Short Ribs
— or —
Seasonal White Fish
— or —
Grilled Goat Cheese Tart with Red Pepper Coulis
all with
Whipped Potatoes, Glazed Butternut Squash, Candied Tomatoes
Gingersnap Crusted Cheesecake with Cherry Compote
Tea or Coffee
Saturday September 5 Buffet
Broccoli and Cheddar Cheese Soup
Mixed Organic Greens with Cucumbers, Cherry Tomatoes, Candied Almonds, Croutons
Linguini with Asparagus, Pine Nuts, Spicy Italian Sausage
Roasted Natural Chicken with Gravy
Mashed Potatoes
Blue Lake Green Beans
Assorted Miniature Desserts
Sunday September 6 Intersession Meal (at the Westin Hotel)
Spring Greens, Spiced Pecans, Grape Tomato, Dried Cranberries,
Crumbled Goat Cheese, Sliced Red Onion, Balsamic Vinaigrette
and
Choice of Herb Grilled Chicken
— or —
Atlantic Salmon Served w/ Seasonal Vegetables
all with
Chef ’s Selection of Desserts, Tea and Coffee
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LLONGYFARCHIADAU!
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MENU SELECTIONS
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
WNAA gratefully acknowledges the organizations and individuals who have provided
goods, in-kind and other services, and countless volunteer hours that have enhanced the
quality and scope of NAFOW.
Our Affiliated Welsh Organizations (AWOs) that provide personnel and other resources
in support of NAFOWs local venues.
David Parry for his social networking for NAFOW throughout the year.
Arturo Roberts and NINNAU & Y DRYCH for providing the vehicle for general publicity.
The Welsh Shop for providing tea to the Tea Room.
Welsh Cakes for the Tea Room donated by inFAMOUS Welsh Cookie Company.
The Columbus Local Venue Committee, the Officers and Trustees of WNAA.
Beth Landmesser and Ian White, for taking NAFOW photos.
Karen Wojahn and the volunteer conductors for the Informal Singing.
The advertisers whose support is essential to the publication of the Program Book.
Evans Paschal for assembling the Program Book pages and preparing them for printing.
Americymru for advertising and publicity through its website.
The Eisteddfod Adjudicators: James Cassarino, Hywel Griffiths, Edward Morus Jones,
Joan Owen Mandry, Patrick Rimes, Meinir Wyn Roberts, David Llewelyn Williams and
Karen Jones Wojahn
All Eisteddfod competitors for their dedication to their Welsh heritage.
The Seminar and Theatre presenters: David Allen, James Cassarino, Siân Frick, Peter
Griffith, Hywel Griffiths, Jerry Hunter, Jennifer Johnstone, Edward Morus Jones, Stephen
Jones, John Ogwen, Hefina Phillips, Peter Stevenson, Ian White, Darris Williams, and
Karen Wojahn.
All the members and attendees who volunteered to help in the Registration area.
Catrin Brace, the Welsh Government and Cinema Wales Media Providers:
Modern Television & Griff Rhys Jones
BBC Wales
S4C ~ Sianel Pedwar Cymru
Tinopolis
Telemona
Kerry Fein, hotel consultant, for her invaluable service.
The staff of the Southern Theatre for their help in hosting the 84th gymanfa ganu.
Join us in 2016 for the 55th
Ontario Welsh Festival
Gŵyl Gymreig Ontario
April 22–24, 2016
Lord Elgin Hotel,
Ottawa, Ontario
featuring guest choir
Côrdydd
+
Y Tri Tenor Cymraeg
ontariowelshfestival.ca
For information, contact
Donna Morris at 416-756-1249
president@ontariowelshfestival.ca
Sponsored by the Ontario Gymanfu Ganu Association
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SPONSORS
WNAA is grateful to our sponsors, the groups, organizations, corporations and
individuals who have provided funding in support of specific Festival events.
ORGANIZATIONAL AND CORPORATE SPONSORS
Aberystwyth University
Bangor University
Cymdeithas Madog
Bob Evans Farms
Laura Gorun Lovespoons
InFamous Welsh Cookie Company
Y Lolfa
Jones Lumber & Millwork Company
Madog Center for Welsh Studies
Modern Television Productions
National Welsh American Foundation
Ninnau & Y Drych
Rodgers Instruments Corporation
St. David's Society of Pittsburgh
S4C Digital Media Ltd/Cronfa Ddigidol Sianel Pedwar Cymru
Strand Releasing
Tinopolis
Welsh Country Dancers of Central Ohio
The Welsh Government / Llywodraeth Cymru
The Welsh Shop
Welsh Society of Central Ohio
Welsh Society of Fredericksburg
Dave Western Lovespoons
White Pixels
Women's Welsh Clubs of America
Make your fundraiser
an inFAMOUS one!
The inFAMOUS Welsh Cookie
Company is proud to offer our full
selection of cookies to fundraisers
presented by organizations associated
with the WNAA (Welsh North
American Association).
 Presenters retain 50% of sales
 WNAA automatically receives an
additional 10 cents per dozen
cookies from us
EISTEDDFOD PRIZE SPONSORS
Siân and Gareth Ioan – David G. Morris Prize
Mona Everett
Ontario Gymanfa Ganu Association
St. David's Society of Minnesota
Seattle Welsh Womens Club
WNAA Eisteddfod Committee
WNAA Past Presidents
INDIVIDUAL SPONSORS
David & Janet Allen
Rob & Mindy Campbell
The Myron Cherry Family
Hywel & Mari Davies
Martha Davies & Berwyn Jones
Evan & Elizabeth Davis
Bob & Mary Lou Dayton
Richard Powell Donohoe
The Bob Evans family
Mary Lynne Evans
Stan & Brenda Evans
Will & Donna Fanning
Kay Gavin
Carole E. Haley
Michael & Katherine Hieber
Barbara M. Jones
The children of Dwight and
Mary Elizabeth Jones
Gareth Jones
Barbara Leedy
AdaMae Lewis
Arthur Lloyd
The Jim Lloyd family
The McCullough Family
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Bill Miller
Bronwyn Jones Nelson
Robert & Vickie Powell
Dale & Andrea Richards
Nancy Herbert Schmidt
Sue Stealey
William B. Thomas
Amy Titus & Gareth Howell
Alan & Gretta Upshall
Meredydd Williams
Lezlie Wood
inFAMOUS Welsh Cookie Co.
P.O. Box 84
Kipton, OH 44049
607-661-2994
www.welshcookieman.com
kandpbrowne@msn.com
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DONATIONS
(Donations received after printing deadline will be recognized in the Fall issue of HWYL)
THE LEGACY SOCIETY
We are honored to recognize the founding members of the Legacy Society,who have made
bequests to WNAA in their estate plans. Gifts made through wills, trusts, insurance policies or
other instruments will be placed in WNAA’s Endowment in perpetuity to ensure the continued
vitality, growth and expansion of WNAA into the future.
MEMBERS OF THE LEGACY SOCIETY:
Susanna Adkins, Pasadena, CA
Myra Thomas Lawrence, Montecito, CA
Mr. and Mrs. David Allen, Owego, NY
Beth Landmesser, Bear Creek, PA
Ms. Judith Brougham, Fairway, KS
AdaMae Lewis, Ames, IA
Anita Jane Davies*
Mrs. Margaret Lloyd, Plains, PA
Myfanwy Davies, Ottawa, ON
Joan Owen Mandry, Lisbon, OH
Richard Powell Donohoe, Charleston, SC
Joyce McCullough*
Dafydd Evans, Manhattan Beach, CA
Franklyn Haydn Williams, San Francisco, CA
Dr. Stacy & Rev. Cheryl Evans, Granville, OH
Lezlie Wood, Ottawa, ON
Will & Donna Fanning, Orange, CA
Jenny Hubbard Young, Smyrna, GA
Jeanne Jones Jindra, Rio Grande, OH
Welsh Presbyterian Church of Los Angeles
Ms. Barbara M. Jones, Chicago, IL
*Members who have passed away
BENEFACTORS
Susanna Adkins, Pasadena, CA
David & Janet Allen, Owego, NY
Rachel & Huw Christopher, Pasadena, CA
Mari & Hywel Davies, Bethesda, MD
Will & Donna Fanning, Orange, CA
Kay W. Gavin, Roseville, MN
Gareth L. Howell, Falls Church, VA
Jeanne Jones Jindra, Rio Grande, OH
Robert O. Jones, Bluebell, PA
Barbara E. Leedy, Grand Rapids, MI
David Matthews, Calgary, AB
Gerri Baker Parry, Seattle, WA
Dale Richards, Verona, PA
Ian K. Samways, Pittsburgh, PA
Helen Steinle, Qualicum Beach, BC
David Ll Williams, Vancouver, BC
Lezlie Wood, Ottawa, ON
CONTRIBUTORS
Gwenllian Dodson, London, ON
Beth D. Landmesser, Bear Creek, PA
Anonymous
Judith Brougham, Fairway, KS
Dr. John W. Davies, Kanata, ON
Myfanwy S. Davies, Ottawa, ON
Susan Day, Columbus, OH
David Enlow, New York, NY
Mona Everett, Madison, WI
Mr. & Mrs. John C. Foltz, Dublin, OH
John & Laura (Jenkins) Gorun,
Worthington, OH
John B. Gwynn, Culpepper, VA
Forest Hazel, Mebane, NC
Marion Hoffman, Park Ridge, IL
Joan Owen Mandry, Lisbon, OH
The WELSH
CONGREGATION
of New York City
EGLWYS y CYMRY Efrog Newydd
Keeping the best of Welsh religious traditions alive
and relevant for today's complex times.
Powerful preaching by Dr. Philip R. Newell
Joyful music directed by Mary Nelson
Visit us on the web at www.nycwelsh.org
Come and join us at 3:00 PM the second Sunday of every month,
September through June, and stay for the te bach following the
service.
September 13, 2015at 3:00 PM
October 11, 2015 at 3:00 PM
November 8, 2015 at 3:00 PM
December 13, 2015 at 3:00 PM
RUTGERS PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
236 West 73rd Street (off Broadway)
DONORS
Darlene Livsey, Silt, CO
Fred Long, Pittsburgh, PA
Daniel S. Jones, Naples, FL
Cheryl T. Mitchell, Hyattsville, MD
M. L. Owen, Rocky River, OH
Evans Paschal, Anderson Island, WA
Stanton & Charlotte Prior, Columbus, OH
David H. & Mary Roberts Timmer,
Morristown, NJ
Amy E. Titus, Falls Church, VA
J. VanZandt, Belton, MO
Dave & Peggie Williams, Gibsonia, PA
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Homecoming Service with
Noson Lawen
Our Usual Worship Service
Service with Communion
Advent Service of
Lessons & Carols and Homily
Mailing address: The Welsh Congregation
119 W. 72nd Street, #355
New York, NY 10023
Phone:
(212) 664-0734
Croeso!
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SUPPORTERS
David C. Jones, Granville, OH
Mary Morris Mergenthal, St. Paul, MN
Harriett Potenza & Craig Harris,
Downers Grove, IL
Dilys Rana, Wilmette, IL
Brenda Thomson, Regina, SK
Professor T. G. Watkin, Cardiff, Wales
Mr. & Mrs. Patric S. Enright, Gambrills, MD
Peter Griffiths, Denver, CO
George & Sandy Groom, Pomfret, CT
Beth H. Hensley & Marti Hurlburt,
Hopewell, VA
Lisa, Joanne & Suzanne Iuppa, Maryville, TN
Elaine James, Kansas City, MO
Bryan & Heulwen Jones, Old Colwyn, Wales
1884
Beavercreek, Oregon
Cymdeithas Gymreig Iowa
Iowa Welsh Society
Est. 1985
FRIENDS
Julia Kerr, Alexandria, VA
Pat Larsen, Danbury, CT
Shirley J. Parks, Sioux Falls, SD
Betty Patten, Mitchell, SD
Marjorie V. Rubart, Clearwater, FL
Anne Marie Sheridan, Ithaca, NY
John & Linda Simmons, Memphis, TN
Susan Davies & Don W. Sit, Glastonbury, CT
Lou Ann Thomas, Mechanicsburg, PA
Martha Ann Thomas, York, PA
Dr. William B. Thomas, Gallipolis, OH
Rachel Tipton (Jones), Arnaudville, LA
Sterling Lloyd Williams, Mason, OH
Anonymous
Gene Beard, Columbus, OH
Maggie Brooks, Newark, OH
P. Caspari, Grand Rapids, MI
Gary & Gwenith Closs-Colgrove,
Lincoln, NE
Bruce T. Davis, Grandview Heights, OH
Flo Davis, Gilbert, AZ
Robert Doerr, Kittanning, PA
Mary Lynne Evans, Seattle, WA
Timothy Hughes, Madison, WI
Lloyd & Blanche Jones, Allentown, PA
Margaret W. Jones, Plateville, WI
Bill Kerr, Alexandria, VA
www.iowawelshsociety.org
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Fostering an interest in the culture,
history and language of Wales,
encouraging fellowship between those
of Welsh descent and those interested in
Wales and Welsh life, and striving to
preserve the history of the
American-Welsh in Iowa.
BRYN SEION
WELSH CHURCH
invites you to its
81 annual Gymanfa Ganu
Sunday, June 26th, 2016
st
Mwynhewch eich amser yn dathlu bywyd,
treftadaeth a diwylliant Cymru!
Enjoy your time celebrating the life,
heritage and culture of Wales!
www.brynseionwelshchurch.org
MEMORIAL GIFTS
Susanna Smith Adkins
in memory of
Susanna Greenway Smith
Susanna Price Greenway
Anne C. Bender
in memory of
Lily C. McCandless
Ida Mae Arnold, Nancy &
Gary Brasser
in memory of
Max E. Arnold
Maggie Brooks
in memory of
Lillian Thomas Brownfield
Gwen Giffin Carter
in memory of
Vronwen Davies
Linda Jones Carty
in memory of
Tom & Helen Jones
The Myron Cherry Family
in memory of
Nancy Edwards ‘Brynele’ Cherry
Huw & Rachel Christopher
in memory of
Frederick Joseph Torres
Gary & Gwenith Closs-Colgrove
in memory of
Ellsworth Closs
Hazel Jenkins-Closs
Karen Conley
in memory of
Anne Catherine Evans
Myfanwy S. Davies
in memory of
Nelson Llewellyn
Dorothy Jones
Vronwen Davies
Windsor & Meryl Davies
in memory of
our Welsh parents
our grandson Dave
Gwenllian Mair Dodson
in memory of
Vronwen Davies
Carol J. Ellis
in memory of
Donald M. Jones
Tegwen Epstein
in memory of
Edmund Lloyd Epstein
in memory of
Siân Jones
in memory of
Frederick Joseph Torres
Siân Frick
in memory of
William & Rachel Griffiths
Kay W. Gavin
in memory of
Griffith & Elizabeth Owens
www.welshheritageproject.org
gpwhp@windstream.net
(402) 645-3186
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NOW OPEN!
ARCHIVE FOR WELSH AMERICA
A secure, climate-controlled depository
for Welsh-American historical materials
at the
Great Plains Welsh Heritage Centre
307 Seventh St, Wymore, Nebraska
Visit our library and museum!
Learn more at our table in the Marketplace
MEMORIAL GIFTS (cont.)
Nancy L. Gulliford
in memory of
N. Elizabeth Collins Gulliford
in memory of
Blair A. Gulliford
Kirk & Jan Gulledge
in memory of
Roy & Thelma Evans
Beth H. Hensley & Marti Hurlburt in memory of Duke-Hurlburt & Russell L. Hurlburt
in memory of David R. & Mary Havard Williams
and family
Marion Hoffman
in memory of
Vronwen Davies
Gareth L. Howell
in memory of
Nan a Lyn Howell, Caerdydd
Jeanne Jones Jindra
in memory of
Edwin F. Jones
David Cornett Jones
in memory of
Evan D. Jones
Alice C. Jones
Edward Morus Jones
in memory of
Gwyneth M. Jones
Ellis J. Jones
in memory of
Janet R. Jones
Ellis P., Edith & Darwin Jones
Philip Alan Jones
in memory of
my parents, Thomas D.
& Marguerite W. Jones
Robert O. Jones in memory of Mary B. Jones
Betty Kinsey
in memory of
Harriet Santee
Beth D. Landmesser
in memory of
Ralph J. & Elsie M. Deobold
AdaMae Lewis
in memory of
John Lewis, M.D.
Mary Jane Lewis
in memory of
Jane Wrench
Arthur Lloyd
in memory of
Jane W. Lloyd
The Lloyd Family
in memory of
Jim & Rozie Lloyd
Shirley Marsh Longnaker
in memory of
Arthur L. Longnaker, Sr.
Mary Jane Fay & Elizabeth Loughan in memory of their mother Iris Tudor Reigelman
in memory of their grandmother Mary Jane Tudor
Joan Owen Mandry and family
in memory of
Rev. John R. Owen
Dr. David L. Mandry
Nelson Llewellyn
Mary Morris Mergenthal
in memory of
Naomi Glain Mergenthal
Griff Morris
Cheryl T. Mitchell
in memory of
Lloyd Savage
Jack Lewis
Bronwyn Jones Nelson
in memory of grandparents, Clarence V. Jones
& Gwen Helena Jones
Robert Penry
in memory of
Mary Ann Penry
Eleanora Bruni Perry
in memory of
Olwen Williams Bruni
Lucelia Roberts Pollock
in memory of
Hannah & William Roberts
Danny Evan Proud
in memory of
Dianne McCarty
The Puget Sound Welsh Association in memory of
David William Morgan
Elizabeth Ransopher
in memory of
Cyril Griffiths Ransopher
Mary Ellen Griffiths Ransopher
Faye M. Reese
in memory of
Col. Alfred J. Reese, Jr.
Iris Rees
in memory of
the Thomas Rees family
Karen Rice
in memory of
Jeanne Adams Rice
Sarah Richards Walker Adams
Dale P. & Andrea R. Richards
in memory of
Brinley J. Richards
Dorothy E. Richards
Robert J. Richards
Anne Powell Riley
in memory of
Howard I. Powell
Ian K. Samways
in memory of
Nelson L. Llewellyn
Patricia L. Shaw
in memory of
Emlyn Thomas
Margaret Thomas
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Thanksgiving Gymanfa Ganu
Madog Center for Welsh Studies
University of Rio Grande/Rio Grande
Community College
Student Exchange Program
Madog Faculty Fellowship
Sunday November 22, 2015
3:30 pm
Davis Internship
Welsh Language Classes
Sponsored by the
Welsh Guild of the Arch Street
Presbyterian Church
18th and Arch Streets
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Welsh Scenic Byway Program
Genealogical Resources
Research Library
Cymry Gogledd Amerig
in cooperation with
The Welsh Society of Philadelphia
Located in Elizabeth Davis House
PO Box 500 Rio Grande, Ohio 45674
Conductor Trefor Williams
Organist Jack Williams
800-282-7201 ext 7186
welsh@rio.edu
www.rio.edu/madog
Te Bach
www.facebook/madogcenter
Marcia Steinhart—215-561-6247
The Welsh-American Heritage
Museum
Cyfarchiadau
oddi wrth y
Gymdeithas Gymreig
Puget Sound
412 East Main Street
Oak Hill, Ohio 45656
Located in the old Welsh Congregational
Church
Photographs and paintings, industrial
displays, artifacts, Welsh research library,
genealogical resources and displays of Welsh
life and culture.
Currently open by appointment only.
Greetings from the
Puget Sound
Welsh Association
740-245-7186, 740-441-7246
or 740-418-5572
www.pugetsoundwelsh.org
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MEMORIAL GIFTS (cont.)
The children of
Elizabeth Williams Shaw
in memory of
their mother
St. David’s Society of Wyoming Valley in memory of
James L. Gatrell, Sr.
John R. Mainwaring, Jr.
William A. Reese
Daniel P. Thomas
Betsy Teti
in memory of
Anne E. Watkins Lynn
Kay A. Thomas
in memory of
Helen J. Thomas
Everett O. Thomas
Dr. William B. Thomas
in memory of
Bay Thomas
David H. & Mary Roberts Timmer in memory of
Glyn Lloyd Roberts
Helen S. Roberts
Rachel Tipton (Jones)
in memory of
Mary Elizabeth Jones
in memory of
Dwight Williams Jones
Judy & Torry Watkins
in memory of
Torrington D. Watkins
Ruth Davis Watkins
Barbara Watkins Clark
Kendra Wells
in memory of
Anthony Meurig Jones
Dave & Peggie Williams
in memory of
Timothy J. Williams
Michael & Karen Jones Wojahn
in memory of
Janet Ruth Jones
HONORING GIFTS
Nancy & Gary Brasser
in honor of
Myfanwy S. Davies
in honor of
Bud & Paula Evans
in honor of
Mona Everett
in honor of
in honor of
Jean Havens
in honor of
Perry & Dorothy Howland
in honor of
Suzanne Marie Iuppa
in honor of
Jennifer Johnstone
in honor of
AdaMae Lewis
in honor of
Joan Owen Mandry and family
in honor of
in honor of
Shirley J. Parks
in honor of
Cheryl T. Mitchell
in honor of
Patricia L. Shaw
in honor of
Karen Rice
in honor of
Kay A. Thomas
in honor of
Dr. & Mrs. Duncan Wallace
in honor of
Michael & Karen Jones Wojahn
in honor of
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NEED A GYMANFA GANU FIX?
COME TO WISCONSIN
We have one every month from May through November.
September 20, 2015 – Wild Rose
October 11, 2015 – Cambria
November 8, 2015 Christmas Gymanfa – Covenant Presbyterian-Racine
April 29–May 1, 2016 – Welsh Weekend & State Gymanfa Ganu – Christ UMC
featuring John Good in concert and as director in Watertown!
June 2016 – Rewey Peniel near Mineral Point
July 2016 – Redgranite
August 28, 2016 – Peniel chapel near Oshkosh
Three Lakes – date to be announced
The Welsh Gymanfa Ganu Association of Wisconsin, Inc.
Check our website wggaw.org for times, places & directors.
Or just google: Welsh in Wisconsin
Ida Mae Arnold’s 90th Birthday!
Laura Gorun
AdaMae Lewis
Glyn Rogers
Eira Evans
AdaMae Lewis
Myra Thomas Lawrence
Sue Richards
Barbara R. Henry
Ray & Peggy Davies, Kidwelly
Hugh & Betty Roberts
Alan Upshall
Ellis Jones
Lynn Owens-Whalen
Olga Roberts
Margaret Lloyd
Betty Kinsey
AdaMae Lewis
AdaMae Lewis
Hefina Phillips
Rev. Richard Baskwill
Hywel Thomas
Mary Adams Botluck
Linda Walker Hayes
Elizabeth J. Edwards
AdaMae Lewis
Ellis J. Jones
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WNAA OFFICERS AND TRUSTEES
President.............................................Barbara Leedy, Grand Rapids, MI
Vice President.............................................Ian Samways, Pittsburgh, PA
Secretary......................................... Helen Steinle, Qualicum Beach, BC
Treasurer.....................................................David R. Allen, Owego, NY
Past President........................................... Hywel Davies, Bethesda, MD
Executive Secretary........................Megan Williams, Trumansburg, NY
COFION CYNNES FROM THE CAMBRIAN
BENEVOLENT SOCIETY OF CHICAGO FOR
A SUCCESSFUL FESTIVAL IN COLUMBUS
TRUSTEES
Susanna Adkins,�� Pasadena, CA
Myfanwy Bajaj,��Richmond Hill, ON
Huw Christopher,��Tustin, CA
Robert Dayton,��Sarver, PA
Gwen Dodson,�� London, ON
William L. Fanning,�� Orange, CA
Kay Gavin,��Roseville, MN
Lincoln Hartford,��New Lisbon, WI
Gareth Howell,��Falls Church, VA
Jeanne Jones Jindra,� Rio Grande, OH
John Bryan Jones,�Conwy, Wales UK
Patricia Kwasigroch,�� Joliet, IL
Beth Landmesser,��Bear Creek, PA
David Matthews,��Calgary, AB
Gerri Baker Parry,��Seattle, WA
Dale Richards,�� Verona, PA
Kay A. Thomas,�� St. Paul, MN
David Ll. Williams,��Vancouver BC
Lezlie Wood,�� Ottawa, ON
BOARD ASSISTANTS
Richard P. Donohoe,��Charleston, SC
Laura Jenkins Gorun,�� Worthington, OH
Joan Owen Mandry,�� Lisbon, OH
Mary Morris Mergenthal,�� Minneapolis, MN
Evans Paschal,��Anderson Island, WA
WWW.CHICAGOWELSHCAMBRIAN.ORG
The Welsh Shop
The Shamrock Cottage
"An Irish, Scottish & Welsh Gift Shop"
Apparel - Glassware - Perfumes
Kilts - Wedding & All Occasion Gifts
Watches - Claddagh Rings - Jewelry
Cyfarchion oddi wrth eich cyfeillion chi o’r ardal Madison, WI.
Cambrian Heritage Society
Madison, WI
9097 Mentor Ave.
Mentor, Ohio 44060
Phone: 440-255-2207
Fax: 440-255-2273
Email: thewelshshop@sbcglobal.net
John M. Luskin - Owner
Greetings from your friends in the Madison, WI, area.
Please visit our website at http://madisoncambrian.org
The Welsh Shop is proud to sponsor the Tea Room
at the 2015 North American Festival of Wales.
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WNGGA HISTORICAL LISTS
1986–88 David E. Thomas
Edina, MN
1988–90 Paul E. Stevens
Poland, OH
PRESIDENTS
1990–92 Don Mills
Kanata, ON
1992–94 Ellis J. Jones
St. Peter, MN
1929–31 William E. Lewis
Youngstown, OH 1994–96 William John Lewis
Kettering, OH
1931–32 James Atwood Youngstown, OH 1932–33 George D. Rees
Chicago, IL 1996–98 R. Cerwyn Davies
Scarborough, ON
1933–34 Edwin Blythin
Cleveland, OH 1998–00
Col.
Alfred
J.
Reese,
Jr.
1934–35 Edward B. Williams
Lehighton, PA
Youngstown, OH Kenmore, WA
1935–37 John Evans
Chicago, IL 2000–02 Alan Upshall
1937–38 George Hopkins
Canton, OH 2002–04 Lynn Owens-Whalen
Vancouver, BC
1938–41 Caradoc Ellis
Johnstown, PA
2004–06 Richard BaskwillLutherville, MD
1941–49 Henry T. Jones New Castle, PA
2006–08 Roy Morris
Kanata, ON
1949–53 Allen Thomas
Ferndale, MI
2008–09 Robert D. Hughes
Akron, OH
1953–55 Henry T. Jones New Castle, PA
2009–11 AdaMae Lewis
Ames, IA
1955–57 M. D. Thomas Salt Lake City, UT
2011–13 Hywel M. Davies Bethesda, MD
1957–60 John G. Roberts Cleveland, OH
2013– Barbara E. Leedy
1960–62 Douglas C. Jones Toronto, ON Grand Rapids, MI
1962–64 H. L. Roberts Pelham Manor, NY
1964–66 Angharad Lloyd Roberts
EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS AND
Vancouver, BC
1966–68 John G. Roberts Cleveland, OH EXECUTIVE SECRETARIES
1968–70 Lewis Edwards Niagara Falls, ON 1930–31 David J. Lewis Youngstown, OH
1970–72 Emlyn Lloyd
Detroit, MI 1932–34 Ellis Hughes Niagara Falls, NY
Warren, OH
1972–74 Owen C. Roberts Montreal, QC 1935–67 George Bundy
1974–76 Gwynn J. Parri Milwaukee, WI 1968–83 Jack Meadows Youngstown, OH
1976–78 Eluned M. Thomas Toronto, ON 1984–98 Nelson L. Llewellyn Warren, OH
1998–03 Ellis J. Jones
St. Peter, MN
1978–80 David L. Mandry
Ravenswood, WV 2003–08 John S. Ellis
Hartland, MI
1980–82 J. Humphreys Jones Toronto, ON 2008–12 Stacy A. Evans
Granville, OH
1982–84 Norman E. Williams Utica, NY 2012– Megan Williams
Trumansburg, NY
1984–86 Gwenfyl E. Jones Vancouver, BC Do you live in western MA or CT?
Join the Welsh Society
of Western New England
Greetings from
The Welsh Club of the Milwaukee Area
Covering southeast Wisconsin
We meet five times a year for
food, fun and Welsh fellowship
We also participate in:
The Highland Games
The World’s Greatest Cookie Sale
International Folk Fair
St. David’s Day Celebration
and other events to promote Welsh culture
Learn more at
Website: http://welshclubmilwaukee-com.webs.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/207997425997533/
Learn more at www.WelshWNE.org or request a copy of
our newsletter by email WelshWNE@gmail.com
Or contact:
Pam Wu, President 414) 771-9074 joy_tosa@lycos.com
Jan Batty, Vice President (414) 861-2202 rbatty@wi.rr.com
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VENUE CHAIRPERSONS
1976
1977
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1979
1980
1981
1982
1983
1984
1985
1986
1987
1988
1989
1990
1991
1992
1993
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2007
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2011
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Elisabeth Griffith
Don Mills & Tal Griffiths
David E. Thomas
Gwyneth Crysler & Lewis Edwards
Gwenfyl E. Jones
Robert A. Jones
Eluned Thomas
Jack A. Pritchard
Emmaline Davies & Betty Pierce
Terry Pierce
Tom Brownfield
Mae Howells Anderson
Barbara A. Morgan
David Lewis
Yvonne Griffiths-Evans
David Taliesin Richards & Jack Lewis
Jack A. Nesbitt & Ann McFerrin
Jack A. Pritchard & Beth Landmesser
Alan Upshall
Glenn Grove & Pat St. Clair
Stephen L. Reese & Patricia C. Divers
David T. Williams & Arline H. Barsamian
Mary Ellen Morgan & Marietta Riggs Schumann
Ellis J. Jones & Mary Morris Mergenthal
Ian Morris
Howard Thomas
Glenn Grove
Alan Upshall
Myfanwy S. Davies
Jan Briggs and Trudy Howells
Ian Morris
Hywel Davies
Barbara M. Jones
Ian Morris
Janet Figini and Betty Pierce
Barbara Jones and Sue Stealey
Beth D. Landmesser
Betty Cullingworth
Kay Gavin and Mary Morris Mergenthal
Ottawa, Ontario
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Niagara Falls, New York
Vancouver, British Columbia
Utica, New York
Toronto, Ontario
Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania
Portland, Oregon
Montreal, Quebec
Columbus, Ohio
St. Paul, Minnesota
Baltimore, Maryland
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Victoria, British Columbia
Cincinnati, Ohio
Kansas City, Missouri
Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania
Bellevue, Washington
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
Utica, New York
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Columbus, Ohio
Ottawa, Ontario
San Jose, California
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
Richmond, British Columbia
Buffalo, New York
Orlando, Florida
Cincinnati, Ohio
Washington D.C.
Chicago, Illinois
Portland, Oregon
Cleveland, Ohio
Scranton, Pennsylvania
Toronto, Ontario
Prof. Isaac Prosser
Prof. Evan Harris
Miss Dilys Hughes
Prof. Evan Harris
Prof. John T. Roberts
Prof. David Jenkins
Dr. T. Hopkins Evans
Dr. Joseph Lloyd
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WOMEN’S WELSH CLUBS OF AMERICA
is pleased to help sponsor Côr y Penrhyn
at the North American Festival of Wales 2015.
THE WELSH HOME, on Cleveland’s Westside since 1922, a nursing
GYMANFA GANU VENUES AND DIRECTORS
1929 Niagara Falls, New York
1933 Chicago, Illinois
1934 Cleveland, Ohio
1935 Youngstown, Ohio
BEST WISHES to the
NORTH AMERICAN FESTIVAL
of WALES
Youngstown, Ohio
Buffalo, New York
Buffalo, New York
Buffalo, New York
Utica, New York
Cleveland, Ohio
Youngstown, Ohio
home originally for the Welsh, is an Endowment of the
WOMEN’S WELSH CLUBS OF AMERICA
22199 Center Ridge Road, Rocky River, OH 44116, (440) 331-0420, email questions@welshhome.com
WWCA also offers Scholarships to those of Welsh descent
Consider a tax-deductible gift, donation or bequest to maintain The Home. The conditions and
care of our residents, in the Welsh tradition, are incomparable.
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Rev. Rees Williams
New Castle, Pennsylvania
1936 Atlantic City, New Jersey W. B. Jones
The Hon. Stanley Davis
1937 Johnstown, Pennsylvania Prof. Samuel J. Evans
Utica, New York
1938 Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Dr. D. West Richard
Youngstown, Ohio
1939 Buffalo, New York
Rev. George Middleton
Rochester, New York
1940 Detroit, Michigan
Evans R. Edwards
Rome, New York
1941 New Castle, Pennsylvania Dr. Griffith J. Jones
Cleveland, Ohio
1942 Utica, New York
Lewis Thomas
Chicago, Illinois
(The Gymanfa Ganu was suspended during the War)
1946 Akron, Ohio
Prof. Wm. A. Hughes
Cleveland, Ohio
1947 Akron, Ohio
Wm. R. Hughes
Prof. John T. Roberts
Utica, New York
1949 Salt Lake City, Utah
Prof. Wm. A. Hughes
Cleveland, Ohio
1950 Canton, Ohio
T. Herbert Davies
Cleveland, Ohio
1951 Milwaukee, Wisconsin
David J. Pritchard
Seattle, Washington
1952 Columbus, Ohio
Prof. Hywel C. Rowland Grand Forks, North Dakota
1953 Rochester, New York
Meredydd Evans
Princeton, New Jersey
E. J. Hughes
Caernarfon, Wales
1954 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania E. J. Hughes
Caernarfon, Wales
Ann Davies Thomas
Salt Lake City, Utah
Prof. Wm. A. Hughes
Cleveland, Ohio
1957 Washington, D.C.
Prof. Wm. A. Hughes
Cleveland, Ohio
Prof. Wm. A. Hughes
Cleveland, Ohio
1959 Toronto, Ontario
Ann Davies Thomas
1960 San Francisco, California Albert T. Davies
Detroit, Michigan
Mansel Thomas
Cardiff, Wales
Prof. Wm. A. Hughes
Cleveland, Ohio
Albert T. Davies
Detroit, Michigan
1964 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Dr. Leslie Wynn-Evans
Cardiff, Wales
1965 Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Morris Wrench
Youngstown, Ohio
1966 Los Angeles, California
Dr. Terry James
Cardiff, Wales
Alun John
Pontycymmer, Wales
Alun John
Pontycymmer, Wales
1969 Cardiff, Wales
Dr. Terry James
Cardiff, Wales
Cleveland, Ohio
Morris Wrench
Youngstown, Ohio
Alun John
Pontycymmer, Wales
Dr. Llewellyn Roberts
Los Angeles, California
Miss Frances Williams
New York, New York
Helen Evans
Cardiff, Wales
1974 Swansea, Wales
Alun John
Pontycymmer, Wales
Cleveland, Ohio
Ann Davies Thomas
1975 New York, New York
Dr. Terry James
London, England
1976 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Lyn Harry
Hamilton, Ontario
1977 Ottawa, Ontario
Noel Gwyn Davies
Gorseinon, Wales
1978 Minneapolis, Minnesota Lyn Harry
Hamilton, Ontario
Alun John
Pontycymmer, Wales
1980 Vancouver, BC
D. Eifion Thomas Llanelli, Wales
Iwan Edwards
Lachine, Quebec
Noel John
Llandeilo, Wales
1983 Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania Alun Guy
Cardiff, Wales
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1984 Portland, Oregon
1985 Montreal, Quebec
1986 Columbus, Ohio
1987 St. Paul Minnesota
1988 Baltimore, Maryland
1989 Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
1990 Victoria, British Columbia
1991 Cincinnati, Ohio
1992 Kansas City, Missouri
1993 Wilkes-Barre, Penna.
1994 Bellevue, Washington
1995 Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
1998 Columbus, Ohio
1999 Minneapolis, Minnesota
2000 Ottawa, Ontario
2001 San Jose, California
2002 Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
2003 Richmond, B.C.
2005 Orlando, Florida
2006 Cincinnati, Ohio
2007 Washington D.C.
2009 Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
2010 Portland, Oregon
2012 Scranton, Pennsylvania
2014 Minneapolis, Minnesota
Noel John
Iwan Edwards
Colin Jones
John Tudor Davies
Iwan Edwards
Dr. Carlton Jones Lake
T. Gwynn Jones
D. Eifion Thomas
Delyth Hopkins Evans
Hywel Thomas
Alun Guy
D. Eifion Thomas
Glynne Jones
Iwan Edwards
Geraint Wilkes
Lloyd Savage
W. Tudor Jones
Meirwyn I. Walters
Roy Morris
Rhiannon Evans Acree
D. Eifion Thomas
Donald Boothman
Rev. Gareth Thomas
Haydn James
Meirwyn I. Walters
Haydn James
Roy Morris
Trystan Lewis
Mari Morgan
Eilir Owen-Griffiths
Eirian Owen Rhiannon Evans Acree
Ilid Anne Jones
Gareth Hughes Jones
Clive Phillips
Meirwyn I. Walters
Llandeilo, Wales
Lachine, Quebec
Rhosllanerchrugog, Wales
Lachine, Quebec
Llanfairfechan, Wales
Llanelli, Wales
Pontrhydygroes, Wales
Fort Worth, Texas
Cardiff, Wales
St. Paul, Minnesota
Llanelli, Wales
Merthyr Tydfil, Wales
Montreal, Quebec
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Chillicothe, Ohio
Hamilton, Massachusetts
Ottawa,,Ontario
Los Angeles, California
Llanelli, Wales
Hardwicke, Massachusetts
Swansea, Wales
London, England
London, England
Kanata, Ontario
Degannwy, Wales
Scotch Plains, New Jersey
Taffs Well, Cardiff, Wales
Dolgellau, Wales
Long Beach, California
Talysarn, Wales
LLandudno, Wales
Murton, Wales
Saint David’s Society
of Utica, New York
Promoting activities unique to the Welsh
culture and preserving contributions
made to our area by Welsh-Americans
www.saintdavidssociety.org
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© 2015 NINNAU Publications, 11 Post Terrace, Basking Ridge, NJ 07920-2498 Vol. 40, No. 4
‘The Best One Ever’
Ontario Welsh Festival, Niagara Falls, April 24-26
Côr Rhuthun perform in Niagara Falls under the direction of Robat Arwyn.
By Hefina Phillips
How does one begin to write
about an event that has been
described by so many as “the
best one ever”? What made this
Gymanfa weekend different
from all the others? The major
factor was the guest choir and
its illustrious, talented director:
Côr Rhuthun under the leadership of the famous Robat
Arwyn. What a marvellous
feast- not only musically but
also socially. We fell in love
with them all!
What makes this choir so very
special? They all have splendid
voices, they “live” the music,
they have an incredibly special
director, and they exude enjoyment. There isn’t a chorister in
the North American Welsh
Diaspora who isn’t familiar
with Arwyn’s music and it was
a huge bonus for him to hear his
works sung this side of the
Atlantic. Côr Rhuthun included
several of his works in their
repertoire. If I were forced to
choose my current favourite it
would probably be Anfonaf
Angel (I’ll send an angel) extremely beautiful and emotional. It has become the
“anthem” of Air Ambulance
Wales, recorded by Rhys
Meirion (one of the Three
Welsh Tenors and a previous
member of this choir). But we
heard
several
of
my
“favourites” during the weekend. Last month’s #1 on my
chart
was
Arwyn’s
“Benedictus”. Next week it
could well be “Mae’r Sêr yn
canu” or their version of
“Rwy’n dy weld yn sefyll”.
This prolific composer has provided us with an amazing repertoire - and will continue to do
so, God willing.
Another factor in the success
of the weekend was the dedication and hard work of Board
members. We each have our
responsibilities which we carry
out as best we can. We are a
team! This ensures the smooth
running of all events, starting
with the Noson Lawen on
Friday evening. Our emcee,
Myfanwy Bajaj, was at her best
and kept us in fits of laughter as
she wittily introduced Arwyn
and the choir and other participants. A really great Noson
lawen!
No-one comes to this weekend for a rest! I always reserve a
Falls View room as the only
opportunity I have of seeing one
of the Wonders of the World is
from my bedroom window early
morning and late at night!
Saturday was chock-a –block,
as usual. In between rushing
from the AGM to Awr y Plant
and to Seminars, we dashed off
to the Market Place, once again
a wonderful place to do ones
early Christmas Shopping or
just purchasing that special meto-me gift! (I’m quite good at
the latter, I’ll admit.) Tea,
Welshcakes and Bara Brith
galore awaited us as we
snatched a few minutes R&R to
socialize with friends.
Niagara Falls and the surrounding areas are steeped in
history, especially that of the
War of 1812. A trip around
July-August 2015
these historic venues was
arranged for Saturday afternoon
and on Saturday morning, during Awr y Plant, the children
were visited by the famous
character ‘Mrs Laura Secord’,
who related how she saved the
British from a planned ambush
by the American infantry.
Dressed in costume, ‘Mrs
Secord” told us about her life
during this tumultuous period.
The family lived in the neighbouring village of St David.
Any connection to Dewi Sant,
do you think?
There were seminars for those
of us who chose to remain at the
hotel: ‘Know Your Wales?’ by
Ian White and ‘Google Wales’
by Sian Thomas. Ian, in addition to showing us delightful
photographs of Wales, quizzed
us on whether we could identify
these places, plus were we
aware of their significance. I did
not score 100%!!
Winner of this year’s Gold
Award was Harold Woodey,
unfortunately too infirm to
attend the Banquet. A very
moving video had been recently
made of Harold “then and now”
by President Donna Morris and
Vice-President Julie Wenz.
Quite emotional for those of us
who have known Harold for
many years!
For me the pinnacle of the
weekend is the concert by the
visiting choir. And, believe me,
I was beyond delighted.
However much I had anticipated this event, I had not expected
it to be so much more than I
could have wished for. For once
in my life I was at a loss for
words!! Adding to the wonderful voices of the choristers were
soloists Kate and Meirion. Kate
has won the Soprano solo at the
Eisteddfod six times and
Meirion is the winner of Y
Rhuban Glas (the Blue
Ribband). A combination of
their superb conductor, the phenomenal voices and a wonderful
repertoire resulted in a concert
that I and many, many others
will remember for a very long
time. The ensuing emotion
resulted in several of us being
overwhelmed when the concert
finally came to an end.
Sunday is the reason why this
Festival began- namely the two
Gymanfa sessions. Under the
leadership of Arwyn we produced singing that can best be
described as ethereal. I’m not
sure who enjoyed the experience the most, us the congregation or Arwyn, our conductor.
All too soon Alan Thomas, our
organist was playing Hen Wlad
Fy Nhadau, followed by our traditional hymn of farewell: God
be with you till we meet again.
If you were lucky enough to
attend this particular Gymanfa
weekend, I’m positive you’ll
agree with the above. If you
missed out, I’m so sorry. Do
your best to attend next year’s
Ontario Welsh Festival in
Ottawa. I guarantee a splendid
weekend. Many thanks to Ian
White for the photograph.
Ninnau Digitization Project:
Celebrating
Celebrating 40
40
years
years !!
Join
Join us
us Saturday,
Saturday,
September
September 5,
5, at
at
4:30
for
a
wine
4:30 for a wine
reception
reception
A Tribute to Arturo and Olga Roberts
By Martha Davies and
Berwyn Jones
In appreciation to Arturo and
Olga Roberts for their 40 years
of Ninnau production, we have
commissioned a DVD containing digitized issues of Ninnau
from its beginnings in
November 1978 through 1992, a
year after Ninnau began digital
production.
3,342 pages on one DVD!
Those of us reared in the predigital age blink in amazement.
Several years ago Arturo
Roberts sent, for conservation, a
full run of archival copies of
Ninnau to the Archive for
Welsh America at the Great
Plains Welsh Heritage Project
in Wymore, Nebraska. These
issues reside in archival boxes
in a state-of-the-art archive
room. But how secure is a set or
two of paper newspapers, no
matter how good their holding
environment? On reflection,
digitization appears to offer
increased longevity, even considering that the age of the disc
is fading. This mini-sized col-
lection of Ninnau, replicated,
offers strength in numbers as
well as various locales.
Digitization allows for
Ninnau to be searchable. Names
from the past swim into view—
Jayne, Heddwyn.... From every
corner of Welsh-America came
reports of events and achieve-
ments. Our digitization project
preserves those words and those
lives as beacons for those of us
who follow.
Ninnau plans to make the past
issues available on its website
soon!
Arturo and Olga Roberts
Help us Celebrate
40 Years!
The boxed copies of Ninnau.
Please join Ninnau to celebrate 40 years of publication. At
this year’s North American
Festival of Wales in Columbus,
OH, we will be holding a wine
reception on Saturday, Sept 5 at
4:30pm.
This is an opportunity for
Ninnau to say thank you to all
the contributors and subscribers
for their support over the years.
This is also an opportunity to
honor Arturo and Olga Roberts
for the hard work and dedication they have had in helping to
make Ninnau what it is today.
The reception is open to all,
so please consider joining us. If
you are unable to attend and
would like to send your good
wishes, please do so via email:
ninnaupublications@gmail.com
or via post to
PO Box 712, Trumansburg,
NY 14886. by August 15.
Ninnau means ‘Us’ and that
includes you! Here is to another
40 years!
Ninnau means us
and that includes
you!
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NATIONAL ANTHEMS
O Canada!
O Canada! Our home and native land!
True patriot love in all thy sons command.
With glowing hearts we see thee rise
The True North strong and free;
From far and wide, O Canada,
We stand on guard for thee.
God keep our land glorious and free!
O Canada! We stand on guard for thee.
O Canada! We stand on guard for thee.
The Star-Spangled Banner
Oh, say, can you see, by the dawn’s early light,
What so proudly we hailed at the twilight’s last gleaming?
Whose broad stripes and bright stars, through the perilous fight,
O’er the ramparts we watched were so gallantly streaming?
And the rockets’ red glare, the bombs bursting in air,
Gave proof through the night that our flag was still there.
Oh, say, does that Star-Spangled Banner yet wave
O’er the land of the free and the home of the brave?
North American
Festival
of Wales
Gŵyl Gymru
Gogledd
America
Hen Wlad Fy Nhadau
Mae hen wlad fy nhadau yn annwyl i mi,
Gwlad beirdd a chantorion, enwogion o fri;
Ei gwrol ryfelwyr, gwlad garwyr tra mâd,
Tros ryddid gollasant eu gwaed,
Gwlad, Gwlad, pleidiol wyf i’m gwlad,
Tra môr yn fur i’r bur hoff bau,
O bydded i’r hen iaith barhau.
Closing Hymn
God Be With You
God be with you till we meet again,
By His counsels guide, uphold you,
With His sheep securely fold you,
God be with you till we meet again.
Till we meet, till we meet,
Till we meet at Jesus’ feet;
Till we meet, till we meet,
God be with you till we meet again.
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