Volume 20 Issue 02March 2017
Statement of ownership:Published by the ScottishAmerican Society
of the QuadCities. A Chapter of the ScottishHeritage Society of
Iowa, Inc.
PresidentBill [email protected]
Vice PresidentJim
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TreasurerJudy Hawthorne563-391-9971563-370-4078
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SecretaryGale [email protected]
MembershipNatalie & Jim
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NewsletterJudy Hawthorne563-391-9971563-370-4078
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The Porridge Pot2017 40th Annual Robert Burns Celebration &
Dinner The Burns Committee worked hard to makethis year's
celebration extra special. Since thiswas the 40th year our SAS
group has spon-sored a Burns Dinner, there were a few addi-tional
features added to the evening: recogni-tion of SAS's founding
members and a fewwords about the history of our organization byour
president, Bill Sterba, comments from ourguest, Davenport's Mayor
Klipsch, and presen-tation to all members present of an
engravedmedallion commemorating the evening.Founding members able
to be with us for theevening were: Bill & Peggy Lee,
JanCoffenberry, Sheila Craig, Greg & SharonCrawford. Not
attending were: John McFedries,Jean McFedries, Jack McDade. Those
no longerwith us: John & Jane Tennant, Chic & BettyThomson,
Bill Coffenberry, Warren Johnson.There were 198 members and
non-memberswho enjoyed a variety of entertainment whichincluded the
talented Blackhawk Pipes &Drums, dinner music by harpist,
LauralAlmquist, and a program provided by TheThistle & Heather
Highland Dancers from theChicago area and The Loch Peoria
HighlandDancers. Rampant Lion from Elmhurst, IL soldtheir wares for
the 39th time at our celebration,Bill Hawthorne displayed his art
work, severalnice door prizes were given to attendees, andthe
silent auction helped provide funding tohelp keep us stay as close
to break even as pos-sible. The committee tries to keep the price
ofattending as affordable as expenses allow. Thetraditional
pageantry was again a part of theevening which included the various
toasts andDerek Grant's rousing "Address to the Haggis."Something
new this year was the reading ofthe clan names by our MC, Darren
Low (asrequested, many had included their clanname(s) on their
reservation forms). This maybecome a new tradition since those
attendingreally seemed to enjoy this recognition of theirheritage
(and maybe even finding out theyhave a relative in the group)!
There was amoment of silence in memory of this pastyear's Flowers
of the Forest, Bill Fisher and JackMcDonald. Thanks to the many
volunteers whodonated their time and effort to making this
year's Burns Celebration the success that it was.The Board is
always open to suggestions fornext year. If you have ideas, feel
free to contacta Board member.
April 2018 SAS Trip to ScotlandMarch 3 Informational MeetingYou
should have already received a postcardletting you know there will
be an informationalmeeting March 3 at the Manor
CondominiumsClubhouse, 1104 Kimberly Rd., Bettendorf at6:30 p.m.
about the upcoming trip in 2018.Light refreshments will be served.
There is noobligation if you attend but do keep in mindthere are
only 30 spaces available. It soundslike a great trip. You don't
have to be a mem-ber to sign up for the trip, so friends and
familyare also invited.
Walkers NeededSt. Patrick's Day Parade March 18 at 11:30
a.m.starting in Rock Island and crossing over toDavenport. Plans
are being made to have anSAS walking unit in this year's
parade.Members are encouraged to join in. If you'dlike to help
represent our organization in theparade (and have some fun while
doing so), callor e-mail a Board member so you can be noti-fied of
the details.
Membership Renewals DueThis will be the last newsletter you'll
receive ifyou have not yet renewed your membershipfor 2017. If you
have not already done so,please complete the attached
membershipform and send it to Jim & Natalie Doughertyright
away.
Tartan Day April 6Save The Date - Details To Follow
Beltane Potluck PicnicThe annual Beltane potluck picnic will be
heldTuesday, May 23 at 6:00 p.m. at Shelter 1 DuckCreek Park,
Davenport. You are asked to bringa dish to share, your own table
service, and bev-erage of choice (wine and beer are allowed).All
members and friends are invited!
SAS Membership Renewal for 2017
Name(s)______________________________________________________________________________
Address______________________________________________________________________________
Phone____________________________
E-mail_____________________________________________
q I/WE PREFER E-MAIL CORRESPONDENCE (Please include your current
-email address)
____ Single ($10) ____ Family/Couple ($20)
Send form & check by January 1st, 2017 to: Jim Dougherty,
1732 Springbrook Ct., DeWitt, IA 52742
(Make out check to SAS of QC)
The video from the Burns Night will be available soon.We’ll keep
you posted on where and how to view and/or purchase.
