the highland herald - St. Andrew Society of Colorado

THE HIGHLAND
HERALD
St Andrew Society of Colorado
Annual Spring Brunch
Sun May 15, 2016
Volume 40, Issue 3 : May/June 2016
Each year, Mt. Vernon opens its doors
to SASC members and guests to their
famous Sunday Buffet! Nestled in the
foothills of Golden, enjoy a great afternoon at Denver’s celebrated Mt Vernon
Country Club, the oldest country club in
Colorado, famous for Sunday buffet and
breathtaking views of the mountains
and the City of Denver.
Make your reservations today!
We look forward to sharing a Sunday afternoon visiting with friends old and new!
Mount Vernon Country Club
24933 Clubhouse Circle, Golden, CO
Sunday, May 15, 2016 at 12 noon
$29.50 per person
Attire is business casual. Kilts and
tartan encouraged, too!!
Please make checks payable to ‘SASC’
and send to: Larry Hay
10601 Timberdash Ave.
Highlands Ranch, CO 80126
Questions/More Info: Please call Val
Cunningham at 720.210.3619
Chan fhiach cuirm gun a
còmhradh.
(A feast is no use without
good talk.)
- Gaelic Proverb
In This Issue
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Membership Renewal Time – May 31, 2016
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RENEW TODAY TO HELP SUPPORT YOUR SCOTTISH HERITAGE
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Hello, all you wonderful members! It is time to renew your annual St Andrew Society membership!!
Dues are due, and we don’t want you missing out on all the fun we have
planned in 2016/2017! Please mail in the renewal form located in this
Highland Herald issue, with payment, postmarked by June 15 to the
SASC Membership Secretary. Or, you may renew over the SASC website
using a credit card up. (www.coloradoscots.com)
New members who joined/join in the months of March, April or May 2016
are covered through May 31, 2017 and are not required to renew until
next year.
If you are unsure of your renewal status, please contact the Membership
Secretary. Prompt renewal will save your Scottish heritage organization
the cost and volunteer effort of mailing a reminder postcard after June 15.
We hope to see you at as many events as possible this year! Thank you
for your attention to sending in your renewal dues and updated information forms on time!
Tapadh Lebh Gle Mohr (Thank you very much!),
Team Burnham (Kathy & Bob),
Membership Secretary Team
720-454-4103 or [email protected]
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Membership Renewal
Spring Brunch
St Patrick’s Photos
Country Dancers
RMHD Highland Tea
Colorado Scottish
Festival Update
Fundraising/Sponsors
Tartan Day Festival
Scottie Rescure
Scots in History
Language/Family
Flowers of the Forest
Highland Happy Hour
Queen’s Birthday Tea
(by the ESU)
Calendar of Events
Dale Baird Sr
A SCOTTISH HIGHLAND TEA
Saturday, May 7, 2016
11:30am & 2:30pm
A very tasty and enjoyable
fundraiser event of the Rocky
Mountain Highland Dancers
held at the Shepherd of the
Hills Presbyterian Church.
See Inside...Page 7
The SASC Chieftain and Council (Gaelic: Ceannard agus Còmhairle)
Chieftain’s Corner
ABOUT THE
COUNCIL
Fàilte! 2016 has proven to be an
eventful year. The Saint Patrick’s Day
Parade in March was again a huge success and we were greeted by thousands of excited parade viewers. March
also included a fundraiser Scotch Tasting and Concert for the Festival. Participants had an outstanding time.
April brings two very elegant events.
The Spring Brunch promises to be an
occasion for Society members to enjoy
delicious fare and each other’s company. The Kirkin’ of the Tartan will be held
on April 24 at Saint John’s Cathedral.
This event is an annual tradition that
features important elements of our culture set in a beautiful venue. Please try
to attend.
The Colorado Scottish Festival and
Rocky Mountain Highland Games will
be held in Snowmass again on August
5-7, 2016. The event has free entry and
parking this year! The same wonderful
features that we all enjoy...and more…
are not to be missed!
Be sure to visit our website for all the
details for each event and visit the Festival’s website at scottishgames.org.
We will have several openings on the
SASC Council Meetings
council this coming year and I want to
extend an invitation to anyone who is
interested. The slate is voted in at the
October Annual General Meeting.
I can attest to the privilege of being on
the council and what an honor it is to
serve the Society. I am ever impressed
with the dedication of the members of
the council and the Society as we preserve our heritage for generations to
come. It will be easy for all to celebrate
based on the work that has been done
before.
Slainte!
Don Lowe, Chieftain
Don Lowe
Timm Herrod
Heather Cronkhite
Vacant
Bill Remy
Janet Carroll
Vacant
970.330.9603
720.219.2689
303.948.8869
Bill Lowe
303.404.2793
Cory Waggoner
303.642.0259
Cristy Jones
Bob & Kathy Burnham
Team Burnham
Heather Miller-Nugent
Carl Andrews/
John Thornton
303.907.7872
303.431.6870
720.454.4103
303.941.5081
303.740.5777
303.523.6469
303.450.3290
303.204.2911
Ex-Officio Member
Associate Members
Colorado Tartan Day Council
Rocky Mountain Highland
Dancers
Scottish Country Dancers
Membership Secretary
Newsletter Editor
Games Marshal
Committee Members and Appointments
Newsletter Editor Emerita
Web Site Designer
Archivist
Heritage Fund Director
Stanzi Lucy
Timm Herrod
Vacant
Dave Cottrell
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May 9, 2016 (Timm Herrod’s)
Jun 13, 2016 (Heather Miller’s)
Jul 11, 2016
Aug 8, 2016
Sep 12, 2016
Friday, Oct 21, 2016
(Annual General Meeting)
St Andrew Society of Colorado
Elected Members
Immediate Past Chieftain
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THE HIGHLAND HERALD
SASC 2015-2016 Council
Chieftain
Vice Chieftain
Treasurer
Secretary
Member-at-Large
Member-at-Large
Member-at-Large
The Society Council meets
monthly to review and plan Society business. Location rotates
between council member
homes. Meetings are normally
held on the second Monday at
7:00pm. The 2015/2016 schedule is below. The AGM in October is generally on a Friday.
303.973.8169
720.219.2689
303.987.1649
For Council meeting times and locations, please call
The Highland Herald Editor at 303.941.5081
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The Highland Herald is
published for members of the St.
Andrew Society of Colorado six
times per year in
January, March, May, July, September and November.
(Deadline is on the 10th of the
month before the issue,
by Noon MST)
~ 12/10, 2/10, 4/10 ~
~ 6/10, 8/10, 10/10 ~
For Advertising, Article
Submission or Information
contact:
Heather Miller-Nugentr, Editor
1725 Hoyt St, Lakewood, CO
80215 303.941.5081
[email protected]
For Membership information
(including address changes) contact: Bob & Kathy Burnham
Membership Secretary
16357 W 76th Ave
Arvada, CO 80007-7117
303.431.6870 or
[email protected]
Members Page (Gaelic: Caraidean)
SASC AUXILIARY GROUPS
ROCKY MOUNTAIN
HIGHLAND DANCERS
Ceud mile failte
(Key-ut Meeluh Fawl-chuh)
“100,000 Welcomes”
A hearty welcome to our new
members, who have recently joined
the St. Andrew Society of Colorado:
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Carol Hollifield Lakewood, CO
(Clan: Campbell) (Interests: xx)
Melanie Howey Aurora, CO
Volunteer: Maybe
(Interests: Riding, reading, hiking,
rodeo, movies, theatre, food events)
Elisheba Miller Littleton, CO
(Clan: Cameron) Volunteer: Yes!
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3 new members
26 new since June 2016
215 renewals year-to-date
*176 Life Members
*379 Currently Active
St Pat’s & Kirkin...
Who participated? Well, I cannot be at everything! You folks
need to tell me! Send me info
and pictures!
Who organized? Pretty sure Larry Hay is the driving force behind St Pat’s each year. And
other members
who make it a
festive, fun-fill
ed day! The
Kirkin is assuredly a group
effort. St John’s enjoys this service immensely! And so do we!
Piper, Jamie Cuthill and delightful wife/drummer, Lindsay, are
instrumental as are many others. Thank Youuuuu, All !!!
Organized in 1979, The Rocky
Mountain Highland Dancers
(RMHD) support Scottish Highland
Dance in Colorado. Currently over
100 dancers
participate in
workshops,
competitions,
and more than
50 performances per
year. RMHD
works with
children starting from the
age of four to instill cultural heritage, the discipline of dancing, and
a love of the arts and live performance. Donations to the RMHD
help pay for local workshops and
competitions that we sponsor, as
well as expenses for the dancers
to travel to workshops and competitions outside of Colorado. Annual
Membership to the RMHD is
$15.00. RMHD.org
COLORADO SCOTTISH
COUNTRY DANCERS
Scottish Country Dancing is the
social and ballroom dancing of
Scotland, combining folk and court
dance elements.
The St. Andrew Scottish Country
Dancers sponsor classes in Boulder, Denver, Fort Collins, and Colorado Springs.
We have a lively demonstration
team which introduces audiences
to the fun and beauty of Scottish
Country Dance and demonstrates
at the major St. Andrew Society
events, and at local schools and
heritage festivals in the front
range area. Any contributions to
the organization will go towards
paying the rental fees at class ven3
ues and purchasing music CDs to
dance to.
COLORADO TARTAN DAY
COUNCIL
President Woodrow Wilson said,
“Every line of strength in American
history is a line covered with Scottish blood.”
From Dr. Benjamin Waterhouse,
who was the only doctor among
the founders of Harvard Medical
School, to the famous musician
Johnny Cash, Scottish Americans
are woven into the fabric of American culture. These contributions
are the reason the Congresses of
the United States and the State of
Colorado set aside April 6th as a
day of recognition. The Colorado
Tartan Day Council (CTDC) was
formed for the sole purpose of
ensuring that this day is honored
and celebrated. Thus, Tartan Day
festivities are held in April, including Highland Tea’s, Whisky Tastings, Dinners and
Ceilidhs (parties!)
as well as numerous
other activities
throughout the year.
Donations to the Colorado
Tartan Day Council go toward
funding these activities. Annual
membership for the CTDC is
$25.00 for a Family and $15.00 for
an individual. For more information or to make a donation, go
to ColoradoTartanDay.com.
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MEMBERS: SEND US YOUR NEWS!
This is YOUR newsletter! Please
send us your important news! Fellow
members really do enjoy knowing
what’s going on in our community.
LOOKING FOR NEW EDITOR,
HIGHLAND HERALD We are still in
need of a member to take over compiling and publishing our bi-monthly
newsletter. Please contact Heather
Miller-Nugent at the email below.
Send email with copy/photo(s) to:
[email protected]
Membership Form 2015
St. Andrew Society of Colorado Membership Form
Online membership available at www.coloradoscots.com
Membership in the St. Andrew Society of Colorado (SASC) and all of its auxiliary organizations is
open to all people regardless of race, creed, color, religion, nationality or sexual orientation.
Membership is open to all persons with an interest in Scottish heritage.
NOTE: SASC Bylaws state that the Membership Year shall be from June 1 through May 31.
Members who have not renewed their membership status within 60 days from May 31 forfeit
their membership. “Life members” are, of course, not required to renew, but are respectfully
asked to consider a tax deductible donation (see below) to further SASC goals. Thank you!
Name of individual: _________________________________________________
Date:_________
Address: _________________________________________________________________________
City/State/Zip +4: __________________________________________________________________
Preferred phone #: _______________ Preferred e-mail address:_____________________________
SASC Membership Levels:
____ Individual: $35 (benefits will apply only to “Name” listed above). Includes 6 copies of
the Highland Herald newsletter, a SASC Directory and member rates on selected SASC
events.
____ Auxiliary Individual: $25 (discounted rate applies only to Colorado Scottish
Festival Organizing Committee members; Rocky Mountain Highland Dancers members;
Colorado Tartan Day Committee members; and St. Andrew Scottish Country Dancers).
Specify your clan affiliation(s):
________________________________________________________
“Plus” memberships for each household member or Individual or Auxiliary Individual listed above who
wishes SASC membership privileges (such as member pricing for events):
_____ Plus: $15 each
Full Names):______________________________________________________________________
Preferred phone #: _______________________ Preferred e-mail: ___________________________
Full Name(s):_____________________________________________________________________
Preferred phone #: _______________________ Preferred e-mail: ___________________________
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In addition to my renewal, I am pleased to make a tax deductible donation to:
$____ SASC; $_____ Colorado Scottish Festival; $____ Colorado Tartan Day; $_____ Rocky Mountain
Highland Dancers; $_____ St. Andrew Country Dancers
in the amount(s) of: $__________
Membership Renewal/Donation options:
Check payable to St. Andrew Society of Colorado enclosed. Total: $______
Please have Membership Secretary contact me for credit card information over the phone.
I understand that it is necessary for this form to be sent in to update my membership information.
Please mail this form to SASC Membership Secretary, 16357 W 76th Ave, Arvada, CO 80007
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Thank you for your continued support!
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What’s Been Happening?
St. Patrick’s Day Parade
Scottish bouncer with claymore kept everything orderly… but friendly.
Team SASC front and center in the parade. Historic Union Station in the background.
... keeping the peace, but Clan Blair had the cutest kids!
You can credit claymore-strapped Clan MacRae with …
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Scottish Country Dancing (Gaelic: Dannsa)
Colorado Scottish Country Dancers
Scottish Country
Dance Classes
Weekly classes are held at various Front Range locations.
Boulder
Sundays 4:30 –6:30pm
Sodal Hall at The Avalon
6185 Arapahoe
Boulder, CO
$5/week or $80/6 months
Bob Burham, Email
303-431-6870
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The Heather and Thistle Ball in
March was a great success! There
were 50 people attending for a
wonderful evening of dance to the
music of Unstrung Heros.
Six members performed for seniors
at the St Pat’s event held at St
John’s Episcopal Church, Denver.
“Thank You’s” to Basil Carpenter
for organizing the event!
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Regional Dance Calendar
May 14, 2016 7:00pm
Maple Grove Grange
3130 Youngfield St, Wheat Ridge
(just off I-70 at 32nd Ave)
Potluck dinner 5pm, AGM 6pm
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website: scdcolorado.org
Denver
Mondays 7:00 –9:00pm
During school terms.
St Peter & St Mary
Episcopal Church
2nd & Acoma, Denver
$4
Jamie MacKinnon, Email
303-451-7466
Fort Collins
Thursdays 7:00 –9:00pm
Basement of Café Vino Building
1200 S College Ave
Fort Collins, CO
$4
Jeff Davis, Email
970-223-7730
Cathy Fahlgren, Email
970-988-1047
Colorado Springs
Wednesdays 7:00 –9:00pm
International Dance Club
2242 Bush Ave
Colorado Springs
$5
Brenda Crane, Email
719-599-4344
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It was a lovely day at the Kirkin. RMHD dancers and Denver & District
Pipe Band performed at the reception following the service. Walkers
Shortbread is a kind sponsor at this popular annual event. Thank you!!
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Highland Dancing (Gaelic: Dannsa)
Tea Times: 11:30am & 2:30pm
Shepherd of the Hills Presbyterian Church
11500 W 20th Ave, Lakewood, CO 80215
Adults $18, Children (under 10) $12
Purchase your tickets online at
www.AScottishHighlandTea.myevent.com
Seating is by reservation only.
Please reserve by April 30, 2016.
Have questions? Call or email us!
720-245-5781 or [email protected]
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Unable to attend the tea?
Please consider making a tax deductible donation to support Highland Dancing in Colorado!
Just CLICK HERE! `
The Denver Brass-Celtic Tales of Love and War: Rocky Mountain Highland Dancers performed with Ciorcal Cairde Irish
Pipes & Drums. Performances were in March 2016 at the Newman Center at Denver University. Splendid Show!!
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Society Finances (Gaelic: Airgead)
August 5 - 7, 2016
are the dates for the
53rd Annual Colorado Scottish Festival!
Logistics and planning are well underway for another
fun-filled fabulous year at:
Snowmass Base Village
110 Carriage Way
Snowmass Village, CO 81615
Don’t miss a minute of the
SASC signature event!
Plan your trip and make your
reservations today!
See you there!
RESERVE YOUR
FESTIVAL LODGING
WHISKY TASTINGS AT FESTIVAL!
$20
Dive into the Celtic world of whisky!
Educate your palate, learn, and have fun! Get
your ticket in advance for the always-popular
whisky-tastings at the Colorado Scottish Festival. Yes, “whisky” is how th Scots spell it, and
it’s single-malt Scotch.
All tastings will be at the Ricard in the Base Village (adjacent to the firepit). Come join us for
this amazing experience!
 Sat, Aug 6: 10am, 11:30am, 1:00pm, 2:30pm, 4:00pm
 Sun, Aug 7: 10am, 11:30am, 1:00pm, 2:30pm
http://www.scottishgames.org/whisky-tasting/
FESTIVAL LODGING OPTIONS
Accommodations range from economy based hotel rooms, to premium
and luxury hotel brands, as well as
multiple-bedroom condo options. Most
are located in the heart of Snowmass
Village, steps from fabulous restaurants and bars, not to mention the free
Saturday night concert on Fanny
Hill. There are other options that are a
quick walk to the Festival grounds but
all are located on the free Snowmass
Town Shuttle route so you will be at
the Festival in minutes. Staying
in Snowmass will provide the best and
most convenient Colorado Scottish
Festival experience imaginable and
we guarantee that the lodging rates
listed with our host hotels are as good
or better than anything you will find
online or by calling direct.
GONDOLA PASS INCLUDED
WITH FESTIVAL LODGING
In addition to free admission, each room booked through
the Festival lodging link includes two free passes for the
Elk Camp gondola, a value of $28 per ticket!
Visit the highest point in Snowmass to enjoy beautiful
views and the Elk Camp restaurant!
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GET THE BEST RATES!!
There is PLENTY of great
lodging available!! To reserve
rooms online...
Go to Festival website:
www.scottishgames.org/
 Click on “Festival Lodging”
 Scroll down and click on
the lodging icon.
 Enter your desired dates
and number of adults and
children to accomodate
 Check availability and
make your lodging selection.
 It’s that easy!
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Westin Snowmass
Viceroy Snowmass
Crestwood Condominiums
Snowmass Hospitality
Destination Snowmass
Resorts
The Pokolodi Lodge
Timberline Condominiums
Top of the Village
Snowmass Lodging
Holiday Inn Express
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IF CALLING FOR RESERVATIONS, (800-766-9627)
mention that you’re coming for
the Festival to get the best
rates AND ensure we receive
recognition for your booking.
Additional Questions:
Please contact the
Organizing Committee at
[email protected]
Colorado Scottish Festival, Highland Games (Gaelic: Féill agus Cluiche)
VOLUNTEERS
Festival Organizing
Committee
Meetings are held on Tuesdays February through July
at 6:30pm –9:00pm .Dates
may be subject to change.
 May 3, 2016
 May 31, 2016
 Jul 5, 2016
 Jul 19, 2016
 Aug: Festival
Games Committee
Meeting Venue
The Festival Organizing Committee has moved. Thanks to
the generosity of St John’s
Episcopal Church in downtown Denver, we now have a
larger meeting space that is
centrally located and can
accommodate everyone.
1300 Washington St
Denver, CO 80203
SPONSORS MAKE THE GAMES POSSIBLE!!
THE COLORADO SCOTTISH FESTIVAL AND
HIGHLAND GAMES NEED YOU!!
… and all your friends, too!!
Act today! For as little as $50, you or your company can sponsor a
trophy for a piping, drumming, highland dance or athletics competition
in your name. Donations help us immensely AND are beneficial to you!
Remember, your sponsorship is tax-deductible.
Please mail checks to: Colorado Scottish Festival
P.O. Box 2765, Littleton, CO 80161-2765.
See below for sponsorship details.
Sponsorships are also available at higher levels.
Contact John Thornton, Games Marshal at 303-523-6469
or [email protected] for more details.
2015 CSF Supporting Sponsor Levels and Benefits 1
FESTIVAL
VOLUNTEERS
WE WANT YOU! Volunteer at
the Colorado Scottish Festival, August 5, 6, 7, 2015. List
of jobs and shifts available
coming soon to
www. ScottishGames.org.
Meantime, contact John
Thornton at volunteer
@scottishgames.org Or call
him at 303-XXX-XXXX.
Sign up EARLY and OFTEN!
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ADVANCE PURCHASE!
Supporter Benefits
Listing as sponsor2
Media listing
Trophy
$50
Celtic
$100
Friend
$250
Patron
$500
Piper
$1,000
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Piper Sponsor on Field Board
VIP Tent Passes
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Personally Present Trophies
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Higher sponsorship levels are available. Contact John Thornton at 303-523-6469 or
[email protected] for more details.
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Listing in the sponsor section of the Festival program, the sponsor section on the
official Festival web site and on the Festival Sponsor Board.
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Logo or name included on all printed and electronic media.
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Complimentary 10'x10' tent space on field.
Prepare for smooth sailing
into your Festival weekend!
JOIN THE FESTIVAL THISTLE CLUB! $130
Check out the“Thistle Club”
for lots of VIP specials!
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Go to the Festival website at:
www.scottishgames.org/
Click on “Thistle Club VIP” or
“Whisky Tasting”.
Make your selections.
Pay by PayPal or credit card.
It’s quick and easy!
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Office Friday Night Welcome Reception at the Ice Age Museum
Exclusive Scottish Festival Logo Backpack filled with Snowmass/Scottish
Festival goodies for the weekend
Preferred access to VIP Hospitality Area featuring a delicious Dessert Snack Buffet and
Scotch Sampling
Reserved Stage-Side Concert Seating at the
Tartan Terrors Saturday evening concert
Free admission to one of the Festival Whisky
Tasting times ($20 value)
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Tartan Day Council (Gaelic: Latha a’ Chreacain)
Colorado Tartan Day Festival Was a Great Success This Year!!
Celebrating all things
Celtic, another superb
weekend and steady
attendance. Plenty of
clans, food, and music!
Well done, as always!
Kudos to the time and
effort by all the Colorado
Tartan Day Council and
the volunteers who made
it all happen!
Dale Baird, Sr and
Colorado Tartan Day: The Legacy
Shown in the photograph
above with his wife, Patty,
Dale Baird Sr and a small
group of friends, including Dik
Lowe, worked to establish Colorado Tartan Day in its earliest
form. Small parties were held
and it eventually took root.
Dale approached the State
Legislature which made it an
official State observance
when, in 1996, the Colorado
General Assembly declared a
Scottish Tartan Day for Colorado.
In 1998, April 6th was designated as National Tartan Day
to recognize the achievements
CTDC Members: David Arnold & Becky Robertson
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and contributions made by
Scottish Americans to the United States. This date was chosen to coincide with the day in
1320 when the Scottish Declaration of Independence was
signed at Arbroath, Scotland
(The Declaration of Arbroath).
Colorado House Joint Resolution 96-1014 designated April
6th as Tartan Day in the State
of Colorado.
~ From the “History of the St.
Andrew Society of Colorado
1989 to 2014”
by Ken McIntosh
Colorado / Scottish Terriers (Gaelic: Abhag Albannach)
Rocky Mountain Scottie Rescue, Inc. rescues, rehabili- exempt 501(c(3) non-profit organization based in the
tates, and rehomes Scottish Terriers in the Rocky
Denver metro area.
Mountain Region. RMSR is a volunteer-based taxhttp://www.rockymountainscottierescue.org/
What Scottie doesn’t like a wee nap
time at Tartan Day Festival?
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Scots in History (Gaelic: Eachdraidh)
Famous Scots
Beltane-Celtic May Day Festival
La Bealltainn (The Beginning of Summer)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beltane
William Ewart Gladstone
(1809-1898)
Was a British statesman,
considered by some to be
one of the trhee greatest Liberals in British history. In a
career lasting over 60 years,
during the Victorian Golden
Age of Great Britain, he
served as Prime Minister four
separate times (1868-1874,
1880-1885, Feb-Jul 1886,
and 1892-1894), more than
any other person. He is remembered for introducing
secret ballot at elections, for
proposing Irish Home rule
and improving the legal rights
of Irish tenant farmers.
Though born in Liverpool, his
father was from Edinburgh
and his mother from Rossshire, and he was of purely
Scottish ancestry.
Reference:
http://www.eupedia.com/
scotland/
famous_scottish_people.shtml
Beltane is the anglicised name for the
Gaelic May Day festival. Most commonly it
is held on 1 May, or about halfway between the spring equinox and the summer
solstice. Historically, it was widely observed throughout Ireland, Scotland and
the Isle of Man. In Scottish Gaelic the
name for the festival day is Là Bealltainn
and in Manx Gaelic Laa Boaltinn/Boaldyn.
It is one of the four Gaelic seasonal festivals—along with Samhain, Imbolc and
Lughnasadh—and is similar to the Welsh
Calan Mai.
The aos sí (often referred to as spirits or
fairies) were thought to be especially active at Beltane (as at Samhain) and the
goal of many Beltane rituals was to appease them. Most scholars see the aos sí
as remnants of the pagan gods and nature spirits. Beltaine was a "spring time
festival of optimism" during which "fertility
ritual again was important, perhaps connecting with the waxing power of the
sun".
Bonfires Are a key part of the festival to
this day. Hearth fires and candles are
doused before lighting the bonfire, generally on a mountain or hill. Burning torches
from the bonfire are taken home, where
they are carried around the house or
boundary of the farmstead and used to re
-light the hearth taking advantage of protective powers.
Yellow flowers such as primrose, rowan, hawthorn, gorse, hazel and marsh
marigold were placed at doorways and
windows in 19th century Ireland, Scotland
and Mann. Sometimes loose flowers were
strewn at the doors and windows or made
into bouquets, garlands or crosses and
fastened to them. They would also be
fastened to cows and equipment for milking and butter making. It is likely that
Ciorcal Cairde Irish Pipes & Drums
such flowers were used because they
evoked fire.
The first water drawn from a well on
Beltane was seen as especially potent, as
was Beltane morning dew. At dawn on
Beltane, maidens would roll in the dew or
wash their faces with it. It would also be
collected in a jar, left in the sunlight, and
then filtered. The dew was thought to
increase sexual attractiveness, maintain
youthfulness, and help with skin ailments.
People also took steps specifically to ward
-off or appease the aos sí. Food was left
or milk poured at the doorstep or places
associated with the aos sí, such as 'fairy
trees', as an offering.
The town of Peebles in the Scottish Borders holds a traditional week-long Beltane
Fair every year in June, when a local girl
is crowned Beltane Queen on the steps of
the parish church. Like other Borders festivals, it incorporates a Common Riding.
Additionally, the Edinburgh Beltane Fire
Festival has expanded into a large participatory arts event. This is hosted by the
Beltane Fire Society formed in 1988.
We hope to see you all at many of
the upcoming events listed in the
(Keer’cle Care’deh) = Circle of Friends
Highland Herald calendar.
It’s what we are and what makes us different!
Pipe Major:
Ciorcal Cairde is a Colorado bagpipe band. Their interests are Kelly Fitzrandolph
Drum Major:
to play Irish usic and to play it well. They are not limited to
Mikayla Tomczyk
only Irish music. Ciorcal Cairde strives to educate the Irish
Music Director/Competition Pipe
and Celtic communities and have a good time doing so. We
Major: Jim Fitzrandolph
believe that the children are our future and encourage them www.ciorcalcairdeirishpd.com
to take part in this community in any way possible. We are
Booking agent: Gail Burke:
proud of our heritage.
[email protected]
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Language and Family History (Gaelic: Canan agus Teaghlach)
The EnglishSpeaking Union
Is a non-profit, non-political membership organization whose mission
is to celebrate English as a shared
language to foster global understanding and goodwill.
We sponsor competitions and
scholarships for students and educators; and we offer lectures, cultural programs, social events and
travel opportunities for our members.
The Denver branch is one of 68
located throughout the United
States and is part of a network of
ESUs in over 50 countries around
the world.
We invite you to explore our website to learn more about who we
are and what we do.
www.esuus.org/denver/
The English-Speaking Union
Denver Branch
Cami Van Anne
Branch Administrator
5930 South Cimarron Way
Littleton CO 80123
For more information, contact the
ESU Denver Branch:
303.755.1752 or
email to [email protected]
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Scottish Gaelic
(Gàidhlig)
Study
sgrùd
BOULDER SCOTTISH
GAELIC STUDY GROUP
The Boulder Study Group has
been meets weekly on Monday
7:00pm -9:00pm, South Boulder.
If you wish to attend, contact Susan Hendrix for directions and to
let us know that you would like to
join us.
Email Susan Hendrix at
[email protected]
http://moosenoodle.com/language/
boulder/
Rocky Mountain Sassenachs
Facebook group for fans of Diana Gabaldon’s book series Outlander. We discuss the books, the TV series, and we love to have gatherings. We are primarily
from Colorado but have Sassenachs from all over the western part of the US!
Join us on Facebook!
Upcoming Group Events
 Sun, May 1, 2016: Garden Party for Jamie Fraser’s 295th Birthday! Denver,
 Sat, May 7, 2016 : Pikes Peak Herb Festival
 Sun, May 22, 2016: MPC 5k Walk, Colorado Springs
 Sun, Jun 17, 2016: Pikes Peak Celtic Festival
 Sat, Jun 25, 2016: Quarterly Meeting & Sassy Crafty Saturday, Castle Rock,
 Sat, Jul 16, 2016: Elizabeth Celtic Festival
 Fri, Aug 6, 2016: Colorado Scottish Festival
 Thu, Sep 8, 2016: Longs Peak Scottish-Irish Highland Festival
 Sat, Dec 10, 2016: RMS Anniversary & Holiday Party
For more information, see: http://www.rockymountainsassenachs.com
Join us on Facebook.
W.I.S.E. Family
History Society
Wales, Ireland,
Scotland, England
If you or any of your ancestors come from the British
Isles, you’ll find many others
with the same background
among our membership. We
love the genealogy as well as
the culture of those four
small but significant countries
that have made a mighty
contribution to America.
The W.I.S.E. group meets at
the Central Denver Public Library, 10 W 14th Ave Parkway,
Denver in the 7th floor Training
Room at 1:30pm—usually on
the 4th Saturday of the month.
Visitors are always welcome.
Sat, 28 May 2016 A Dark and
Stormy Genealogy No Longer
Dina Carson
Although we’d all like to write
the next great American family
history, few of us find it easy.
Learn a important tips to make
the story of your family come to
life and keep the reader engaged from beginning to end.
Research is the root of good
storytelling, so you already have
the building blocks for great stories.
Further information on the
W.I.S.E website
Slàinte mhath! Cheers! http://www.wise-fhs.org
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Member Remembrances (Cuimhne)
FLOWERS OF THE FOREST
It’s hard to lose our loved ones. Sadly, the Society has learned of the
deaths of the following members:
Joyce Knapp
(Jan 5, 1931-Feb 8, 2016, age 85)
Centennial, CO.
Joyce passed away after a brief illness. Born Joyce McLaren, she was
raised, and wed William A. Knapp in
Tampa, Florida.
Joyce was a
Colorado resident for more
than 40 years
as well as a 33year Life Member of the Society and affiliated with Clan
McLeran
(MacLaren).
Visitation was held Fri, Feb 19, 2016
at Horan McConaty Family Chapel in
Centennial, CO. Services were held
Sat, Feb 20, 2016 at Holy Protection
of the Mother of God Byzantine Catholic Church in Denver, CO followed by
a reception at the Bull & Bush Pub.
She is survived by her seven children:
Andrea, Suzanne, Karen, William, Eric,
Christopher, and Gregory, and her 15
grandchildren.
Jan (Janet Ellen) Mitchell
(Nov 13, 1946-Feb 26, 2016, age 69)
Highlands Ranch, CO
Clan Affiliation: Colquhoun/Logan/
MacLaine)
Jan has been involved in SASC for 21
years since 1994. She’s been integral
to the creation of our beloved Nessie
float and has volunteered many years
at the Games with the Dogs of the
British Isles especially.
A memorial service will be held Saturday, June 25, 2016 at 11:00am at
Horan & McConaty Family Chapel,
5303 E County Line Rd, Centennial,
CO.
Jan and loving husband, Gary, are
Charter members of the Heritage Society, each of whom donated at least
$1,500 during the first year to seed
the fund as we work to build up to an
full endowment.
Jan and Gary also formerly hosted the
SASC summer picnic at their home for
several years.
Dale Baird Sr
Denver, CO (Clan: Baird)
Please see Tartan Day page 10 and
Final Note page 16
Our sincere condolences to family and
friends. You are all missed and will be
remembered fondly.
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Highland Happy Hours
The wonderful summer weather is back to go around).
and so are our SASC Highland Happy
This year we will be gathering at:
Hours!
Please join us on the last Friday of eve- Fri, May 27, Darcy’s Pub-Denver
ry month (May to September) at one of Tech Center, 4855 S Ulster St, Denour many pub locations for an afternoon ver, CO 80237. Located in the Tech
of libations and laughs with friends both Center right off of Belleview and I-25.
303.770.0477
old and new!
www.coloradopubco.com/dtc-darcys
For you newbies, the SASC Happy
Hours are a great way to meet and min- Fri, Jun 24, Irish Snug-City Park Argle with fellow SASC members at some ea, 1201 E Colfax Ave, Denver, CO
80218. 303.839-1394
of our favorite Irish/Scottish pubs
www.irishsnug.com
around town. For you old folks...well,
you know… The Happy Hours start at
Fri, Jul 29, Exchange Tavern, 11940
5pm and usually run until 8pm or when- Bradburn Blvd, Wesminster, CO 80031.
ever.
Located on 120th Ave between BroomPlease RSVP before each Happy Hour field and Thornton. 303.469.0404
www.exchangetavern.com
to:
Larry Hay, at [email protected] or
303-960-8305 (so that we can have an
idea about how many to expect and
make sure we have enough bail money
Fri, Aug 26, Celtic House Pub, 16522
Keystone Blvd, Parker, CO
80134. 303.841.5454
www.celtichousepub.com
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Fri, Sep 30, Lansdowne Arms, 9352
Dorchester St., Highlands Ranch,
80129. 303.346.9136
www.coloradopubco.com/highlandsranch-landsdowne
Hope to have a great turn out this
season,
Slainte!
Larry Hay
Calendar (Tarchatas)
SAVE THE DATE!
English Speaking Union
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
____________ MAY_____________
________ SEPTEMBER _________
Sat., May 7, 2016 11:30am & 2:30pm
A SCOTTISH HIGHLAND TEA
Rocky Mountain Highland Dancers
Thu-Sun, Sep 8-11, 2016
40th LONGS PEAK SCOTTISH-IRISH
HIGHLAND FESTIVAL
Estes Park, CO
Shepherd of the Hills Presbyterian Church
11500 W 20th Ave., Lakewood, CO
Sun, May 15, 2016 12:00pm
SASC SPRING BRUNCH
Mount Vernon Country Club, Golden, CO
Sat/Sun, Sep 17& 18, 2016
CELTIC HARVEST FESTIVAL
Sloan’s Lake, Edgewater, CO
Thu-Sun, Sep 22-25, 2016
____________ JUNE ____________ Spanish Peaks Celtic Festival & Retreat
ESU Denver
Queen’s Birthday
Tea
Sunday, June 12, 2016
Time: 4:00pm
House of Commons
Tea Room
24015th St
Denver, CO 80202
Afternoon tea will be catered
by the House of Commons,
and there will be champagne
toasts to The President of the
United States and Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.
Cost: $35.00.
Advance reservation with
payment is required.
Contact the ESU Denver
Branch for more information
by phone at 303-755-1752
or by email at
[email protected].
Please make reservations by
June 1. See you there!
www.denver-esuus.org
Sun., Jun 12, 2016 1:00pm-3:00pm
ESU - Queen’s Birthday Tea
House of Commons Tea Room
240 15th St,
Denver, CO 80202
Fri/Sat., Jun 10-11, 2016
Cheyenne Celtic Musical Arts Festival
Cheyenne, WY
Fri/Sat/Sun, Jun 17-19, 2016
Pikes Peak Celtic Festival
Memorial Park, Colorado Springs, CO
Gardner/Walsenberg/La Vita, CO
celticmusicfest.com
_________ OCTOBER___________
Fri, Oct 21, 2016
SASC ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
And Potluck!
________ NOVEMBER __________
Sat, Nov 5, 2016
SASC SCOTTISH GALA
Westminster, CO
Fri/Sat/Sun, Nov 4-6, 2016
___________ JULY _____________ SCOTS ON THE ROCKS
Fri/Sat/Sun, Jul 8-10, 2016
21st Colorado Irish Festival
Clement Park, Littleton, CO
Sat & Sun, Jul 16 & 17, 2016
Elizabeth Celtic Festival
Elizabeth, CO
__________ AUGUST___________
Fri-Sun, Aug 5-7, 2017
COLORADO SCOTTISH FESTIVAL &
ROCKY MOUNTAIN HIGHLAND GAMES
Snowmass Village, CO
Sat & Sun, Aug 12 & 13, 2016
World Pipeband Championships
Glasgow Green, Glasgow, Scotland
Thu-Sun, Aug 25 - 28, 2016
HERO SHOW:
COLORADO INTERNATIONAL TAPTOO
Broadmoor World Arena
Colorado Springs, CO
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CELTIC FESTIVAL
Old Spanish Trail Arena
Moab, UT
MoabCelticFestival.org
Wed, Nov 30, 2016
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A Final Note:
SASC SALUTES DALE BAIRD, SR
A Life Well Lived
SFC (Sargeant first class) Dale F Baird Sr was a 28-year Life Member of the
St Andrew Society of Colorado. Sadly, he passed away on Mar 29, 2016.
Dale served in World War II and Korea and is pictured below at Wings Over
the Rockies where he also has a memorial stone under the B-17 airplane.
SASC Events
Dale was very active in the
SASC. He received the Tartan
Award in 1999. He was instrumental in the formation of the
Colorado legislation for officially
recognizing Tartan Day.
Clan Baird and the members of
SASC thank you for your service
and friendship. You will be
missed!
Contact Us
Give us a call for more
information about our
organization, events, and
membership.
The Highland Herald
St Andrew Society of Colorado
16235 E Summit Fox Ave
Parker, CO 80134-3189
For general information
about the St Andrew
Society of Colorado or the
Colorado Scottish Festival,
please call us at:
(303) 238-6524
[email protected]
Visit us on the web at
www.coloradoscots.org
Council meetings are
monthly on the second
Monday. All members are
welcome!
WHERE THE SCOTS ARE A MILE HIGH!