Volume 39, Issue 1 ~ First Quarter 2020

Date: Thursday, February 13th

Time: 7:00 pm

Where: Pine Middle School

Multipurpose Room

4800 Neil Road, Reno

As part of the implementation of the Nevada Society of Scottish Clans Strategic Plan, our monthly Gatherings will be held in various locations. Our February Gathering will be held at Pine Middle School’s Multipur-

pose Room and will feature the group Fiddlers2.

The following is excerpted from www.Fiddlers2.com:

A Blend of Classical & Scottish Traditional Music

Music touches people’s souls. It creates a bridge that reaches across space and time, through generations and

memory, and between the hearts of those who listen.

Though they come from very different backgrounds, Vanessa and Holly have joined as Fiddlers2 to create a

unique interweaving of Scottish and Cape Breton music.

With a nod to tradition and the added flair of their own con-temporary arrangements, they harmoniously blend their Classical and Celtic styles, breathing life into music that touches every range of human emotion, from the most pro-

found sorrow to the most inspiring joy.

We hope to see you all at Pine Middle School on February 13th!!

Reservation Deadline For Our Robert Burns Celebration is January 18th!

Also Remember to Indicate if You’d Like to be Seated with a Group.

February Gathering - “Fiddlers2”

Date: Saturday, January 25th

Time: 4:00 pm

Where: Grand Sierra Resort & Casino

2500 East 2nd Street, Reno

The Robert Burns Celebration Dinner is an evening of Scottish-themed fun and entertainment. The reservation form is included later in this newsletter. Don’t wait, the deadline for reservations is January 18th!! Doors at the Reno Grand Ballroom in the Grand Sierra Resort & Casino open at 4:00 pm. In the foyer, you may check in and head to the heather table to get your fresh corsage. Visit the local Celtic group tables, grab a refreshment, and catch up with old friends. The recep-tion fun continues in the whisky tasting room. Enjoy a dram or two of fine Scotch whiskies generously donated and hosted by Southern Glaz-er’s Wine and Spirits, and supplier Pernod Ricard USA, along with Rick Edwards (a third generation Scottish-American), Master of Scotch and National Ambassador for Pernod Ricard USA. Visit the Whisky Raffle table to buy your tickets for your chance at winning five bottles of whis-ky… yes, FIVE! Be sure you have picked up your tickets at the door by 5:50 PM as the program begins promptly at 6:00 pm and you will want to be seated by then. Shortly before 6:00 pm, the Sierra Highlanders Pipe Band will lead you into the dining room for the remainder of the evening’s festivi-ties emceed by Past Chief, Lowell Patton. Sit back and enjoy the presentation of the Scot of the Year and haggis ceremony. The even-ing will culminate with a performance by the Sierra Highlanders Pipe Band. At the end of the evening, grab your neighbor’s hand in friend-ship, and belt out your best version of Auld Lang Syne.

Robert Burns Celebration Dinner

Chief’s Corner

Welcome to a new year and a new decade from your new chief!

To introduce myself… My name is Ann McAlpine - or Ann Marie, depending on how long you have known me. My parents are Doug (former chieftain, chief, and longtime NSSC board mem-ber and membership chair) and Janet (everything to everyone in NSSC) McAlpine. Through their participation in and dedication to Scottish Clans, I have been involved with the Society in one way, or another for over half my life. I started out like most, going to an occasional gathering, helping in the tent at the Celtic Celebra-tion, and attending Burns Celebration. About ten years ago, Liz Howe and Sue Buchanan asked if I would help sell raffle tickets at Burns… which led to helping set up the raffle tables… which led to taking the Burns raffle chair position… then on to the chairperson for the entire Burns Cele-bration. Next thing you know, I’m Chieftain, and now Chief. It has been a long and unexpected trip here… I have some big shoes to fill, and I look forward to getting started!

NSSC kicks off the roaring 20s with some exciting events, and important changes…

First, the Burns Celebration Committee’s year of work will soon come to fruition… the big day is Saturday, January 25. I hope you have made your reservations to attend NSSC’s 39th annual celebration of Scotland’s beloved bard. In addition to enjoying music, dancing, whisky, raffle items, and HAGGIS, you get the chance to celebrate (or share) your heritage all while supporting the goals of Nevada Society of Scottish Clans. As if Burns Celebration in January were not enough, our new chieftain, Larry Handy, has ar-ranged an outstanding February gathering. We will be treated to a wonderful mini concert by Fiddlers2 (see info in the newsletter). This fall, I had the pleasure of seeing these two women perform as part of the Celtic Music Series at the Brewery Arts Center in Carson City. They were fabulous… don’t miss out! The February gathering leads me to one of this new year’s important changes. Board members spent several days in long-term planning meetings over the past year. After much discussion, we decided to try out some alternate locations for the monthly gatherings. While we have been very fortunate to use the room at the Premiere Residence, we heard from quite a few people that parking has been an issue. We are hopeful the new locations will be accessible and will draw more people to the monthly gatherings – we’d love to see you! February’s gathering will be held at Pine Middle School. The other important change the Board has decided to pursue is moving our membership man-agement to an online platform. This move will require a bit of time and effort to start but should make the process much easier going forward. The program is called MemberPlanet - hopefully you have already seen the email we sent in December. There is an article in this newsletter about MemberPlanet. So… With all the usual and new goings-on at NSSC, there is no better time to step up and get involved. Do you have a program idea for one of the monthly gatherings, or even a short pro-gram you could present? Would you like to help plan an event, take on a committee, or volun-teer at Burns, Celtic Celebration, or the Christmas party? Do you have a special skill or exper-tise, or know someone who does… do you own a business, or have contact with locals who might be interested in supporting NSSC’s goals? There are so many ways to be more in-volved… you don’t need to take the 25-year route that I have! Tìoraidh (who knew it was spelled like this!),

Ann

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Committee Chairs Burns Celebration: Ann McAlpine . 828-2364 Celtic Celebration Liaison: Sam Hatley ................ 815-3612 Tent: Sam Hatley .................... 815-3612 Chaplain: Robert Bledsaw ............ 720-1156 Christmas Party: Sam Hatley ...... 815-3612 Email: Janet McAlpine ................. 826-4204 Fund Raising: Lowell Patton ......... 686-0521 Genealogist: Richard Dalton ......... 745-5986 Grants: Anne Macko .................... 827-2330 Hearts & Flowers: Pat Puchert .... 360-5424 Historian: Lowell Patton .............. 686-0521 Kirkin Liaison: Gary Oswald ....... 544-8117 Logistics: Sam Hatley .................. 815-3612 Media: Steve Frady ...................... 813-6911 Membership: Anne Macko ............ 827-2330 MemberPlanet Larry Handy ............................. 786-5294 Jim McLane ............................. 853-2827 Ann McAlpine ........................... 843-2208 Janet McAlpine ........................ 826-4204 Memorials: Doug McAlpine .......... 826-4204 Newsletter Editor: Lowell Patton .. 686-0521 Picnic: Larry Handy ...................... 786-5294 Piper: Robert Bledsaw ................. 720-1156 Public Outreach: Willie Puchert ... 378-0931 Quarter Master: Sandy McLane .. 853-2827 Raffles: .......................................... VACANT Refreshments: Nikki Peterson ..... 315-6469 Summer Event Sam Hatley .............................. 815-3612 Nikki Peterson .......................... 315-6469 Silver Thistle: Jackie Frady .......... 843-2812 Tartan Day: .................................. VACANT Tartan Mini Golf Matt Hobbs .............................. 741-1395 M’Chel Batey ........................... 848-9491 Website James McLane ........................ 853-2827 Chris McLane C. Ray Nichol Woodland Tent: Willie Puchert ..... 378-0931

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Officers & Directors Chief: Ann McAlpine .................... 843-2208 Chieftain: Larry Handy ................. 786-5294 Secretary: M’Chel Batey .............. 848-9491 Treasurer: Jim McLane ................ 853-2827 Past Chief: Jackie Frady .............. 843-2812 Director: Chet Buchanan ............. 849-1112 Director: Matt Hobbs .................... 741-1395 Director: Sam Hatley .................... 815-3612 Director: Nikki Peterson ............... 315-6469 Director: Lowell Patton................. 686-0521

Member News

Membership Our Membership Chair is Anne Macko. Contact her with your member-ship questions or to order a membership badge at 827-2330 or email regchick1@aol.com. Your membership dues might be tax deductible since the Society is a 501(c)3 charity. Say hello to our new member:

Janice Brady - Reno, Nevada - Friend of the Society

Hearts & Flowers

If you have information about anyone that needs kind thoughts, please

contact Pat Puchert at (775) 360-5424.

Our thoughts are with Chief Jackie Frady as she recovers from back

surgery.

Please keep Anita Snodgrass in your thoughts as she works through her

illness.

ANNUAL CALENDAR

- - JANUARY 2020 - - January 1 Board Meeting - 5:30 PM January 25 Robert Burns Celebration Dinner - 4:00 PM

- - FEBRUARY 2020 - - February 5 Board Meeting - 5:30 PM February 13 Monthly Gathering - Pine Middle School - 7:00 PM

- - MARCH 2020 - -

March 4 Board Meeting - 5:30 PM March 12 Monthly Gathering - 7:00 PM

- - APRIL 2020 - -

April 1 Board Meeting - 5:30 PM April 6 Happy Tartan Day! April 6 Tartan Day Whisky Tasting - TBD

- - MAY 2020 - - May 6 Board Meeting - 5:30 PM May 14 Monthly Gathering - 7:00 PM

- - JUNE 2020 - - June 3 Board Meeting - 5:30 PM June TBD Tartan Mini Golf - TBD

- - JULY 2020 - - July 1 Board Meeting - 5:30 PM

- - AUGUST 2020 - - August 7 Board Meeting - 5:30 PM August TBD Annual Society Picnic - Bowers Mansion - 11:30 AM

- - SEPTEMBER 2020 - - September 2 Board Meeting - 5:30 PM September 10 Monthly Gathering - 7:00 PM September 12 Dangberg Ranch Celtic Festival, Minden

- - OCTOBER 2020 - -

October 7 Board Meeting - 5:30 PM October 8 Monthly Gathering - 7:00 PM

- - NOVEMBER 2020 - -

November 4 Board Meeting - 5:30 PM November 11 Annual General Meeting & Gathering - 7:00 PM November TBD UNR Night of All Nations - 6:00 PM

- - DECEMBER 2020 - -

December 4 Board Meeting - 5:30 PM December 7 Annual Society Christmas Party - 4:00 PM

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MEMBERSHIP BADGES

Pin-on Back Style $7.00 Magnetic Back Style $7.00 Badge Hanger $3.00

NSSC Logo Wear

NSSC Polo Shirts - $30

All sizes and colors available

NSSC Fleece Jackets - $50

Sizes Available: S - XL and 2 XL

Colors: Black, Dark Brown, Forest Green, Iron Grey,

Maroon, Teal Blue, Navy, Red, and Royal Blue

See Jim McLane at Gatherings or e-mail him at

jim43mclane@hotmail.com to place an order.

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Sue’s News From Across The Pond

Submitted by Susan MacKenzie from her home

in Ullapool, Scotland

The Iolaire

A booklet about the Iolaire stands out from all I read while learning Gaelic. On my first sail-ing from Lewis to Ullapool, I stood on deck to see the stone commemorating the loss of the boat. I asked about approaching the memori-

al for a closer look. The path was rough, I was told, and probably too difficult to undertake. I was satisfied with a look at the memorial each

time I passed on the ferry.

Having extra time on Lewis in September, Ian and I drove along roads we hadn't yet explored. Heading toward Tiumpan Head Lighthouse, we passed a sign to the Iolaire Memorial. The arrows led us to a paved path leading toward the sea. Much different from the rough trail de-

scribed to me previously.

What makes the disaster of the Iolaire more poignant than many of the those filling Scotland's history? The answer lies in the details. Two months after the end of the First World War on January 1, 1919, hundreds of sailors from Lewis and Harris waited at Kyle of Lochalsh to go home. Along with the regularly scheduled ferry, one boat took men to Harris and the Iolaire sailed to Lewis. Most of the Har-ris men took the first boat, but several left at 7:30 PM on the

Iolaire.

Built in 1881, the luxury yacht had many names before the Iolaire (Gaelic for Eagle) in 1918. Fitted with guns for WWI, she was assigned to patrol and anti-submarine duty. With space for 100, life jackets for 80, and 2 life boats she was overcrowded with 284 men that day. Neither the captain, unhappy about being overloaded and with inadequate

emergency equipment, nor the boat had made this trip before.

Within sight of Stornoway, all were in a celebratory mood. Many family and friends stood ashore ready to welcome loved ones. Around 1AM the Iolaire went off course for an unknown reason. Guarding the entrance to Stornoway's harbor is a group of rocks, The Biastan Thuilm, the Beasts of Holm. Because the Iolaire was off course, the warning light

on the rocks was of no use.

Visibility wasn't good and the weather on the stormy side, typical for the area. Crew on a local fishing boat watched her go off course instead of heading toward the harbor. At 2AM New Year's morning they were helpless to do anything but watch as she continued into the rocks,

tossed, and sank about twenty yards from shore. Among the 205 men

who lost their lives, 174 were from Lewis and 7 from Harris.

Although the overloaded lifeboats sunk, somehow 39 men survived the freezing waters and made it to shore. Because of the bravery of John Finlay Macleod, other lives were spared. Holding a rope, he managed to swim ashore. With the rope around his back he pulled a couple of men to safety. Then a heavier rope was fastened around a rock and the men took turns helping 40 survive. For days afterwards bodies were found on the shores of Lewis. The islands had already paid a high cost in this war with the death of over a thousand men. Proportionally, their

loss was greater than most other locations.

Loss on the Iolaire remains the worst loss of life in peacetime of a British ship since the Titanic. The Scotsman reported the tragedy on 6 January: "The villages of Lewis are like places of the dead. The homes of the island are full of lamentation – grief that cannot be comforted. Scarcely a family has escaped the loss of a near blood relative. Many have had

sorrow heaped upon sorrow."

Although the tragedy was investigated by the Navy, findings weren't made public until 1970. Since none of the officers survived, they couldn't give an opinion of individual blame. In February 1919 a public inquiry was held in Stornoway. Local community members made up the jury. They didn't think the weather was all that bad, but that the officers were-n't careful when coming into the harbor. The boat was going too fast, no lookouts were posted, and lifeboats weren't sufficient. After the tragedy, the Government mandated better equipment, such as an appropriate number of lifeboats. Rumours circulated that drink was a factor in the sinking, but the public inquiry found it wasn't. The Navy was held re-

sponsible

Stories abounded concerning the Iolaire. An elderly man from Breascleit had recurring dreams of a body floating in Glumaig Bay six weeks after the disaster. He went to the Naval Battery and told of his dream. In the exact spot in his dream, a body was discovered, holding a

torch. The son of the old man. (continued on Page 9)

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Submitted by Laurie Oswald

Scotch Broth

When I make this Scotch Broth, I always hear stories of Gary’s Grandmother Ethyl Oswald… It tastes of love! Ingredients: 1-2 Lamb shanks, uncooked Or use left over bone from a Leg of Lamb, and 2-4 cups of cubed, cooked leg of lamb 1 Tbs Butter 1 tsp Salt ½ tsp Black pepper 2 Cloves Garlic, chopped 1 Onion, chopped 2 C Celery, sliced 4 Carrots, sliced ½ C Fresh parsley, chopped (or 1Tbsp. dried) ½ C Barley (not ‘instant’), or instant barley to equal 2 cups cooked 4 C Broth (Beef, Chicken, or Vegetable) 1 C Au Jus from roast (or 1 Tbsp. Beef Soup Base mixed in 1 cup of water) 1-2 C Water (if needed). In a large soup kettle, brown lamb in butter. Add ½ of the onions and garlic. Sauté onions and garlic in butter until cooked and slightly browned. Add 1 can broth, 1 cup Au Jus, and liquid to cover the meat. Simmer for 1 hour. Add remaining onion and garlic. Add celery, carrots, pars-ley, barley, salt and pepper. Add more broth, if needed, liquid should cover meat and vegetables. Simmer, covered 1 hour. Remove lamb shanks, take meat from bones, cube and add back to soup. (or add cooked, cubed leg of lamb.) Check for flavor and consistency. At this point, add liquid about a cup at a time as needed. If flavor is too rich, add water. If flavor needs a ‘kick,’ add more broth. Serve with garlic toast, a salad with fruit (and sliced avocado, if you like.) Enjoy!

Scottish Cook

This year’s Society Christmas Party was held back at the Oddfellows Building in Northwest Reno on December 7th. Many thanks to all who brought a delicious dish to share at the potluck dinner. Sam Hatley brought a ham and Chet and Sue Buchanan brought a turkey as well. The lively crowd of over eighty attendees was entertained by Cullen Mitchell’s Highland Dancers. We’re all glad that they made it up the hill safely since the weather turned nasty during the evening’s festivities. Thanks to the Sierra Highlanders Pipe Band for providing traditional Scottish music as well as at least one Christmas standard. Thanks also to the Sierra Silverstrings for performing and to Kelly Cherry for playing her guitar! As usual, the event included a record-breaking raffle as well as a great opportunity to catch up with old friends.

Christmas Party

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Ron James Sketch This month we continue the sketches of Ron James with one that re-minds us of Robert Burns Celebration that takes place on January 25th (his actual birthdate). It is of his birthplace. Thank you Ron for sending

this extra sketch to go along with Burns month. Submitted by Ann McAlpine, Chief

Excitement is in the air for your 2020 Nevada Society of Scottish Clans board as they launch MemberPlanet, an online program to aid us in taking care of you. After a successful pre-launch with a small group of members who volunteered to be our guinea pigs, we determined it was time to launch the program to all NSSC members whose dues are cur-rent. By now, all current members with an email address should have re-ceived a message from Nevada Society of Scottish Clans inviting you to join. All you need to do is select “Get started” and fill out your perti-nent information. (You will be asked for a credit card number to com-plete sign up, but your card will not be charged as we have already indicated that you are a current paid member.) This is what the invita-tion looks like:

We look forward to fully implementing this program and are excited about all it has to offer. A few of MemberPlanet’s features for you in-clude:

• Set up your own password so you can go to NSSC site and see your listing.

• Update changes to your contact information

• List as much (or as little) information about yourself as you like.

• Receive annual membership renewal by email based on your renewal date – always a 12 month period.

• Pay for your renewal online (auto-renew option) – you may still elect to mail your renewal to our mailbox.

• New members can join directly on the site.

• Check for events and their

• Send emails, or text messages, to members.

• Receive emails from members.

• It will keep a current list of members to can be seen by members.

• Give you the option of printing a membership card. We are currently busy determining how to take care of our members who do not have email. Please be assured we have not forgotten you with this move, and we will be in touch. Be patient as we continue learning… we believe it holds great potential.

Exciting News

Check Your Email!

One More Chance To Get Involved

We compiled our list of volunteers for chair positions for 2020 and thank you to all who volunteered. Follow-ing are two positions that were not filled, as well as a very brief description of what the position entails. Call Janet McAlpine or Jim McLane if you have further questions, or to say “YES, I can do that.”

Raffle Chair The Chair will solicit raffle items for the picnic raffle and Christmas raffle and coordinate with the Burns committee raffle coordinator to avoid duplication of people being contacted. Chair will conduct a 50/50 raf-fle at regular Gatherings and will conduct special raf-fles at the picnic and Christmas party.

Tartan Day Coordinator This coordinator will be the key person in the develop-ment and execution of events surrounding Tartan Day.

Submitted by Janet McAlpine

Rotating Gathering Locations

Please remember that in 2020 we will be holding our Gatherings in different locations, but the dates and times will always stay the same. Also, please check your emails from the Society for further information!!

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Sue’s News From Across The Pond (continued)

The Iolaire (continued)

100 years after the disaster, New Year's Day 2019, a new sculpture was dedicated near the memorial. Hence, the new path. Dignitaries including HRH The Prince Charles Lord of the Isles, Scotland's First Minister Nicola Sturgeon, and others laid a wreath. Descendants of those on the ill-fated ship and local folks attended the cere-mony. The sculpture includes a coiled line depicting John Finlay Mac-leod and each name in bronze of those who died as well as the commu-nities they were from. With its many parts, photographing the sculpture

is difficult.

Simultaneously a service with over 500 people present was held on board the ferry near the site of the tragedy. Children from the Western

Isles threw red carnations into the sea for those lost.

Loopallu - End of an Era

Having just celebrated my sixteenth year in Ullapool, I realized that I've been here for all fifteen years of the village's renown music festival, Loopallu. That's "Ullapool" backwards. And we've never entered the marquee where it all was going on. Never donned wellies and slushed through the mud to listen to well-known entertainers. Never stood for hours as decibels cursed through us. And now we'll not have the

chance.

As September 2019 came to a close, so did Loopallu. As usual the final event began with the Ullapool Pipe Band marching from the Village Hall to the pier. For the first thirteen years, the festival took place in mar-quees erected in a huge field overlooking Loch Broom. Many people lounged around their campsites listening in an adjacent campground, jammed to overflowing with campers and tents. Others sat in their cars above the festival as the music swept over them, free of charge. For the

last two years, though, the venue moved to the pier.

Quite an undertaking to host an outdoor festival in the Highlands with its unreliable weather. Not quite like Highland Games in Nevada or Califor-nia where the sun almost always shines. Sometimes heavy rain or gale force winds challenged the festival-goers. One year, tents were blown into the loch by fierce winds. The Village Hall was opened and folks

invited in to spend a dry night.

For the final year, though, weather cooperated as laughter and tears combined for the last performances. After instruments were returned to cases and quiet swept over the pier, fringe events at local pubs provided

more entertainment for those who hadn't had their fill of music or drink.

Although we've never succumbed to advertisements and attended the festival, this year we had a wonderful fringe experience of our own. Returning from visiting Lewis and Harris, we were aboard the ferry on

our way to Ullapool. "Ian, do you want to sit in the Observation Lounge this time?" I asked as we were deciding where to spend the 2 1/2 hour crossing. Affirmative nod and we quickly found seats with a view of the water. Sitting down, we noticed soft accordion music in the background playing traditional Scottish tunes. Tired from the last three days' jaunt around Harris and Lewis, we looked forward to catching up on a bit of

sleep during the sail. That didn't happen.

The ferry was barely leaving Stornoway when another accordion player joined the group. Then a singer with electric guitar, and a fellow assem-bling a set of drums. Ian pointed to a van in the vehicle deck below us with the words "Beware: The Vatersay Boys" painted on its back. One of our favorite bands. They must be on their way to Loopallu, I thought. But they're not all Vatersay Boys. Nope, they're not. Some wore black T-shirts emblazoned with Peat and Diesel. Aha, I recognized that name. They modernized traditional tunes, faster than usual, and on an electric guitar. For most of our return trip to Ullapool we were entertained by the combined talents and informal playing of these two bands. Amazing! Later we read they were two of the final acts of Loopallu. And we got to watch them. At no cost. Sitting in comfort. Dry, warm, overlooking two pods of dolphins frolicking in the wake of the boat, some of them jump-

ing straight out of the water as though performing just for us.

So, with these excellent musicians, why hadn't we attended at least one of the festivals? Over the years many of the musicians we enjoy were featured, but others were too rocky and/or loud for our tastes. Mainly, though, we like our creature comforts. Listening to music, we want to be dry, warm, and not have to wear wellies. Perhaps a drink in hand with no worry about another festival goer walking into an elbow and spilling

the glass's contents over us.

Over the years the festival brought in a lot of tourists and provided op-portunities for community groups to add to their funds with jobs such as picking up litter. All in all, it's been a good festival for the village. Would we go were it to have a sixteenth year? Nope, but we might make sure

we're on the ferry returning from Stornoway at that time.

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Upcoming Events

January 8th Board Meeting - 5:30 PM 1135 Terminal Way Conference Room - Reno

January 18th Reservation Deadline for Burns Dinner

January 25th Robert Burns Celebration Dinner - 4:00 PM Grand Sierra Resort - - Reno

February 5th Board Meeting - 5:30 PM 1135 Terminal Way Conference Room - Reno

February 13th Rotating Monthly Gathering - 7:00 PM Pine Middle School - 4800 Neil Road - Reno

March 4th Board Meeting - 5:30 PM 1135 Terminal Way Conference Room - Reno

March 12th Rotating Monthly Gathering - 7:00 PM Location: TBD Scottish Red Deer

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Inside This Issue

New Rotating Gathering Locations Page 1 Robert Burns Celebration Dinner Page 1 Chief’s Corner Page 2 Member News Page 3

Annual Calendar Page 3 Sue’s News Page 4 Robert Burns Dinner Information Page 5 Robert Burns Dinner Reservation Form Page 6 Scottish Cook Page 7

2019 Christmas Party Page 7 MemberPlanet Update Page 8 Ron James Sketch Page 8 Chance to Get Involved Page 8 Sue’s News (continued) Page 9

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