The Desert Highlander
Newsletter for FEBRUARY 2020
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All 2019 memberships have been extended through March 2020.
We will be re-setting the membership year to start with the annual Scottish Games.
Upcoming Events
Phoenix Scottish Games
Visiting the Phoenix Scottish Games for the first time ever are the musicians of the United States Coast Guard Auxiliary Arizona Band. Not many know that the Coast Guard has a wee Scottish connection through their founder Alexander Hamilton!
The band will perform patriotic sets in the Learners Arms. They will also be performing Amazing Grace and Scotland The Brave with the Massed Pipes & Drums.
February Gathering
Scots Gaelic for "I Love You"
Join us at the Irish Cultural Center for a Gathering titled "Hearts and History"
Thursday February 13, 6:30 PM - 1106 Central, Phoenix
We will continue the "History of Scotland" DVD series ("The Price of Progess"), socialize, and get an update on the March plans for the Phoenix Scottish Games.
6:30 - 7:15 - Mix and Mingle
7:15 - Scottish Games update
7:30 - DVD History Presentation
Enjoy Valentine "bakes", Coffee, Tea
No Host Bar
Members Free, Guests $10 donation
The Caledonian Society has arranged for a discount to the March 7 performance by the Red Hot Chili Pipers at The Madison Center for the Arts, 5601 N 16th St. in Phoenix.
Although this takes place on the Saturday evening of our Games, it is NOT a Society event. However The Red Hot Chili Pipers are also publicizing our Games, and offer a $5 discount per ticket. Enter code "GAMES" when purchasing tickets at themadison.org
President's Letter David McBee
We will have a Society Gathering on Feb. 13th with a Valentines warm up, Games review, and a history viewing. Our March gathering will be the Games.
The Games are setting records already. Not only are we exceeding athlete enrollments of all time, but the City and Fire Dept are adding compliance items to be met. A busy time for all involved.
We have several openings on the Society’s Board including Treasurer and Secretary. If you have past experience in such roles, please consider giving your services to the Society. There are many areas needing help this year on the Games as well.
Here’s to a great Games!
SLAINTE
David
Society Membership
Membership News
Your 2019 Membership has been extended through March 2020
We will be realigning our membership to begin with the annual Phoenix Scottsh Games
Watch for 2020-2021 Membership information (March through March) soon!
Enjoy the many Benefits:
- help preserve Scottish culture in the Valley
- fun & camaraderie with fellow Scots (multi-generational)
- free admission to CSA Gatherings
- free monthly Desert Highlander newsletter
- free annual consultation session with Our Genealogist
- free name/clan badge
- volunteer opportunities galore!
COMING EVENTS : Valley, State, Nearby
February 12
Games Committee Meeeting
ICC NOrton Room, 6:00 PM
February 13
February Gathering: Hearts & History
Irish Cultural Center, Phoenix
February 15-16
Queen Mary Scottish Festival
Long Beach CA
March 6-8
Sonora Celtic Festivel
Sonora CA
March 7-8, 2020
56th Annual Phoenix Scottish Games
Steele Indian School Park, Phoenix
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