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Chip Crawford, President of the Scottish-American Society of Central Florida, Inc (SASCF)

volunteers his time because he loves watching others discover their hidden history as he

once did. Crawford first attended the Central Florida Scottish Highland Games, hosted an-

nually since 1977 by SASCF, in 1994. This was a low point in Crawfords life emotionally

and while exploring at the games he found his surname on a clan tent. Therein began his

search for his origins and history.

As time went on Crawford became increasingly involved with SASCF. In 1999, Crawford waelected President, but did not begin active presidential duties until 2004. He has been

President ever since. Crawford oversees the organization and development of the Centra

Florida Scottish Highland Games and manages activities within the SASCF. He is responsib

for ensuring the Central Florida chapter meets the standards of the national Scottish-Am

ican Society.

The SASCF celebrates and preserves traditional Scottish traditions here in the U.S. Every

one on the committee volunteers their time and effor t as a labor of love. Crawford says

members Scottish roots mean a great deal, therefore they learn about their ancestors

who had the same passions and whose genes flow through them today. Throughout histo

Scots have helped shape the world today through invention, ar ts, entertainment, politics

medicine and determination. Crawford claims to be influenced by Scotsmen such as Alexa

der Graham Bell, John Logie Baird, Sir Walter Scott and John Boyd Dunlop.

Love one another and carry a big sword. - Chip Crawford

Chip CrawfordPresident,

Scottish-American Society of Central Florida,


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Donald McCallum, Master of Ceremonies (MC) for the Central Florida Scottish Highland Games and th

Dunedin Scottish Highland Games, has a long history with the Scottish-American Society. His father, A

drew Bur ton McCallum, wanted to learn more about his ancestry because he knew his ancestor, DunMcCallum, had migrated from Campbelltown, Scotland to Canada. To do so, Andrew attended the Gran

father Mountain Scottish Highland Games in Linville, North Carolina. There, he discovered no McCallu

clan, so Andrew requested and received permission from the hereditary chief to create the McCallum

Malcolm Society in 1971. Andrew also became a founding member of the Scottish-American Society o

Central Florida and the first Central Florida Scottish Highland Games.

Growing up, Donald was always immersed in his Scottish culture. He learned the Scottish bagpipes

and Scottish Highland dancing. He competed in both events in many of the Highland Games. Donaldsinvolvement in the games led him to become a par t of the volunteer leadership team in the Scot-

tish-American Highland Games and the St. Andrews Society of Central Florida, a fraternal, social, ed

cational, cultural, philanthropic and charitable organization that encourages an interest in the histor

and traditions of Scotland and its heritage. Donald has been a charter member, manager and Presid

of St. Andrews Society. In addition, he was elected MC for the Central Florida Scottish Highland Game

in 1996 and MC for the Dunedin Scottish Highland Games in 2001. Donald has been MC of both even

since and participated in the Mount Dora Scottish Festival and Night of the Scot concert as MC this

year.

Not only has Donald pursued his Scottish heritage on a volunteer basis, but he has used his love of t

Scottish culture in his career. In 1985, he was hired by Walt Disney Productions to play in the Caledo

Pipe Band at EPCOT. He, then, created the Scottish character Jock MacKay (Mac EYE) and entertaine

guests on the bagpipes, singing, dancing and with Scottish humor until the fall of 2001 when the cha

acter was eliminated due to budget cuts. Beginning in 1985, Donald was the Master of Ceremonies

for Scottish celebrations at EPCOT, which lasted until 2007. He continues to share his love of Scottis

culture through volunteer and work efforts; increasing awareness and giving others a chance to lear

about their ancestry.

Donald McCallumMaster of Ceremonies,

The Central Florida Scottish Highland Games


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Fact Shee

Central Florida Scottish Highland Games

Saturday, January 18, 2014 and Sunday, January 19, 2014

Saturday: 8 a.m. - 9 p.m. EST

Sunday: 8:45 a.m. - 5 p.m. EST

Central Winds Park, Winter Springs, Fla.

Over the weekend, you will experience a wide range of traditional Scottisathletic events, highland and country dances, music, food, shopping and

more. The Central Florida Scottish Highland Games is a two-day, cultura

festival hosted by the Scottish American Society of Central Florida. Thisyear, the Highland Games fall on the 700th anniversary of the Battle of

Bannockburn, a critical battle in the fight for Scottish independence.

Advanced ticket prices: Adults Saturday games pass, $17

Sunday games pass, $12

Gate prices: Adults - Saturday games pass, $20

Sunday games pass, $15 Child - Saturday & Sunday games pass, $5

Student - Saturday & Sunday games pass, $1

(A valid student I.D. will be required)

*Tickets are available for purchase online, at a sponsors location or at

gate. Advanced ticket prices expire Jan. 17 at 8 p.m. and gate prices wiapply any time after.

Caber tossOpen stone put

Braemer stone put

56 lbs. weight-for-distanceHammer throw

Sheaf toss

Weight-for-heightArchery

Boulder Boogie

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Bagpipes and drums

Quidditch

Scottish country dance

Highland danceKids games

Shortbread competition

Whiskey tasting

Ar thur

Donnachaidh

Douglas

Forrester

Gunn

Hope of Craighall

MacAulay

MacDuff

MacFarlane

MacKintosh

MacLachlan

MacLeod*Morrison

Munro

Murray

Ross

Turnbull

*2014 Honored Clan

Donald McCallum

Add itional Activities

Clans

Master of Ceremonies

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