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The Chief’s CornerClansmen, the Tartan Ball was another excellent event put on by 1st Chieftain Ian Purvis and his committee. The photo booth was a fun touch and the entertainment by Full Steem was again augmented by the addition of the vocals of Charity. The “Ode to John Barleycorn”, a Burns’ poem performed by our 3rd Chieftain, Willie Hardie, can now be considered a Tartan Ball tradition. The Prince Charles Pipe Band was brilliant this year. Add to that, a great highland dance performance from “Clan Davis”, and the introduction of Scottish ceilidh dancing, it was truly an excellent evening. We are lucky to have such talent associated with our club.
Next up will be the annual Past Chiefs and Old Timers Night on Friday May 17th. Bangers and mash, along with mushy peas prepared by PC Davie Scott, are the bill of fare for the night. Not just for old timers, it’s a chance for clansmen to get together in a casual atmosphere and hear stories about the “Auld days when I was Chief”. Members are invited to come and enjoy a pint or a wee dram in a night of camaraderie. Past Chiefs Night is always a casual affair for the men only (who else would want to hear these stories). See flyer at the end of the newsletter for more information.
Plans for the 154th Games are well underway. The committee is working very hard to make this the best games ever. If you want to be part of the fun and effort of putting on the games, join us at a Games Committee meeting or contact me anytime and we will find a place for you. Many hands make light work! Our next Games Committee meeting will be at the Alameda County Fairgrounds on Saturday May 18th starting at 10am. The meeting will be in the Administration Building, which is just to the right of the Yellow Gate on Pleasanton Avenue. We will be meeting with the Fairground’s personnel to find out what changes are taking place, and to go over any concerns you may have about the venue. Afterwards, we will stay and conduct our monthly games meeting, in lieu of the meeting scheduled for May 20th. Children’s Glen chairman, Philip Dahnken, is looking for some help, both with set up, and running the event over the weekend. If you can lend a hand, please contact Philip directly.
I hope to see you all you old timers and new timers at the Past Chiefs Night!
Yours aye
Rob Tysinger
Caledonian HeraldThe Newsletter of the Caledonian Club of San Francisco
" May 20192
Club News from the FloorGentle reminder that this year's Past Chiefs and Auld Timers night is on Friday, May 17 at the Clubhouse. This annual evening of socializing and reminiscing features a whisky tasting and cheese pairing, hosted by Single Malt Scotch Whisky Ambassador, Rory Glasgow. The bar opens at 6:30pm and a “hamely fare” dinner of bangers, mash and peas will be served. Members should sign-up at the Business Meeting on Friday May 3, or call 1st Chieftain Ian Purvis on (707) 344-2511.
Property custodian, Past Chief George McCombe, has recently repaired faulty ceiling tiles in the Clubhouse hall, repainted the Clubhouse cloakroom, and supervised the installation of a new oven in the Clubhouse kitchen.
At the April Business Meeting, members voted to donate towards the fundraiser to help save the Coats Memorial Church in Paisley, Scotland. It is hoped that enough funds can be raised to restore one of Paisley’s architectural landmarks as a multi-purpose venue.
The PBFSCO’s annual ‘Flying Scotsman’ train ride from Sunol station to Niles Canyon (and back) on Sunday May 5, celebrates the 150th anniversary of the completion of the first Transcontinental Railroad. Please note that the train departs Sunol station at 10:15am promptly,
The American Friends of Erskine raised $403 at the East Bay Scots’ annual Tartan Day Scottish Faire at Ardenwood Historic Farm in Fremont on April 6. Another ~$800 was raised the following week at the annual Tartan Ball.
Thanks to 1st Chieftain Ian Purvis and the Entertainment Committee for another successful Tartan Ball; a grand evening was had by all in attendance. See following page for some photographs taken by good friends of the Games, Sabine Zimmerhanzl and Thomas Martinache.
On The Games FrontThe next Games Meeting is on Saturday May 18 starting at 10:00am at the Alameda Country Fairgrounds admin building. This replaces the meeting previously scheduled for May 20.
Games Chairmen are reminded that the end of May is cut-off date for submitting articles and venue information to Games Program editor, Clansman Ron McNeil ([email protected]).
Piping and Drumming Chairman John Biggar has confirmed the Pipes and Drums of Canadian Scottish Regiment, from Victoria in British Columbia, as this year’s guest band. The Canadian Scottish Regiment will perform with the 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing Band in the Grandstand Show and at the Friday Night Concert.
Athletics Chairman Steve Conway was presented with a Donald Dinnie trophy for his contribution to Heavy Athletics by athlete Spencer Tyler at the Arnold Games earlier this year,. Scotland’s champion from 1856 to 1876, Donald Dinnie also competed at the Caledonian Club’s Games in the 1870s, and is widely recognized "The Nineteenth Century's Greatest Athlete”. Donald was inducted into Scotland’s Sports Hall of Fame in 2002.
After 6-years, Lt. Paul Norton, has stepped down as Commanding Officer of the U.S. Naval Sea Cadets Grey Ghost Division. Readers will appreciate that Paul and the U.S. Naval Sea Cadets give up their Labor Day Weekend each year to help usher the Grandstand crowds. Interestingly, the Change of Command Ceremony featured familiar Games tunes; ‘Marines Hymn’, ‘Scotland The Brave’ and ‘Auld Lang Syne. Incoming Commanding Officer, Chief Petty Officer John Aquino, volunteered at last year’s Games, and is committed to bringing the U.S. Naval Sea Cadets to this years Games!
Children’s Glen Chairman, Philip Dahnken, is looking for some help over the Games weekend. Anyone interested in helping should contact Philip directly (email [email protected]).
Chief Rob Tysinger welcomes Clansmen Joel Bruce to the Caledonian Club of San Francisco (April 5, 2019)
Athletics Director Steve Conway with the impressive Donald Dinnie Bronze which weighs some ~50lbs!
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2019 Tartan Ball Photo Gallery
(l-r) Honored Guests; John Houston, Sue Marchand and John Marchand
(l-r) Past Chief John Biggar, Clansman Roddy Mackay and Chief Rob Tysinger
Chief Rob Tysinger congratulates 25-year medalist, Past Chief Charles McKinven
Three generations of the MacDonald Clan join in ‘The Gay Gordons’ ceilidh dance
Ken Sutherland and Brian Cooper leading the Prince Charles Pipe Band into the Tartan Ball
Fiddler Michael Mullen and harpist Ella Dawn Jenkins provide some traditional live music
" May 20194
2019 Meetings and Events
5-Jan Installation (Formal)
11-Jan Business Meeting
18-Jan Burns Supper (Formal)
21-Jan Games Meeting
1-Feb Business Meeting
11-Feb Games Meeting
16-Feb Ladies Appreciation Night
1-Mar Business Meeting
18-Mar Games Meeting
5-Apr Business Meeting
13-Apr Tartan Ball (Formal)
15-Apr Games Meeting
3-May Business Meeting
17-May Past Chiefs & Auld Timers (Casual)
18-May Games Meeting
7-Jun Business Meeting
17-Jun Games Meeting
12-Jul Business Meeting
20-Jul Joint Ceilidh (Kilts preferred)
22-Jul Games Meeting
2-Aug Business Meeting (1st Nominations)
17-Aug Walk Through Picnic
31-Aug & 1-Sep
154th Gathering & Games
6-Sep Business Meeting (2nd Nominations)
4-Oct Business Meeting (Elections)
21-Oct Games Meeting (Wrap Up)
26-Oct Halloween (Cocktail Attire or Costume)
1-Nov Business Meeting
6-Dec Business Meeting
21-Dec Christmas Party (Cocktail Attire / Kilts)
Aroon’ The Glen in April
Past Chief Davie Scott on the fundraising trail at this season’s opening Games; the Tartan Day Scottish Faire at Ardenwood
3rd Chieftain Willie Hardie with LTJG Kelly Norton and LT Paul Norton of the U.S. Naval Sea Cadets aboard the USS Hornet in Alameda
(l-r) Clansman Dan Dawson, Past Chief Davie Scott and Chief Rob Tysinger on duty at the Woodland Celtic Games and Festival
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Past Chief and Auld Times Night (5/17) The annual Past Chief and Auld Timers night is on Friday, May 17 at the Clubhouse. Members can sign up for free at the May Business Meeting on Friday May 3, or call 1st Chieftain Ian Purvis on (707) 344-2511 to reserve a spot. See flyer for more details.
Joint Summer Ceilidh (7/20) Save the date of Saturday, July 20 for the annual Joint Summer Ceilidh at the Encinal Yacht Club in Alameda. More details will be published in June edition of the Herald.
2019 Games Season Calendar • May 25-26, United Scottish Society
Scottish Fest at the Orange County Fair & Event Center in Costa Mesa
• August 3-4: 52nd Monterey Scots Scottish Games and Celtic Festival at the Monterey County Fairgrounds
• August 31 - September 1: 154th Scottish Highland Gathering and Games at the Alameda County Fairgrounds
• September 28: 19th Dixon Highland Games and Gathering at the Dixon May Fairgrounds
• October 12-13: Seaside Highland Games at the Ventura County Fairground.
May Membership Anniversaries (Years) May Birthdays (Date)
Membership Updates If you had an anniversary or birthday in May and do not see your name here, please advise 3rd Chieftain Willie Hardie of any corrections on 650-996-2326 or email [email protected].
2019 Officers
Chief Rob Tysinger (415) 717-6124
1st Chieftain Ian Purvis (707) 344-2511
2nd Chieftain P/C Gordon MacDonald (510) 914-1488
3rd Chieftain William Hardie (650) 996-2326
4th Chieftain Keith Victor (510) 326-3507
Chaplain Randy Keith (916) 933-9412
Sergeant at Arms Ron Dunne (925) 979-9484
The Caledonian Club of San Francisco 312 Maple Avenue South San Francisco, CA 94080
Jeff Mann 2
Cameron Purvis 6
John Gray 7
Michael Dean Thames 7
John Biggar 9
Eric Stevens 10
Arthur Ball 12
Hugh Fraser 16
Gordon Varnedoe 19
Thomas Donaldson 20
Doug Hicke 23
Kenneth Osborne 24
Daniel Stuart 1
Karl Davis 3
Tim Keith 5
Neil Henderson 6
Ronald McNeil 6
Colin Caldwell 7
Peter Daldry 14
Neil O’Neill 15
Boyd Tarin 16
William McWood 17
Kel Mulrey 17
David Melvin 19
Don Jeffrey 20
Gordon Cooper 22
Jason Cunningham 22
John Gray 22
James Murphy 22
Don Hughes 23
Danny Mander 23
Allan Scott 31
John Emerson 36
John Learmonth 41
Thomas (Greg) Wilkie 41
Clive Wright 47
The Caledonian Club of San Francisco312 Maple AvenueSouth San Francisco, CA 94080
Newsletter of The Caledonian Club of San Francisco May 2019
