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We held an event at Pio-
neer Park. Skerryvore,
the number one Scottish
Band in the world, per-
formed to a packed
park. I’ve heard it said
they will return. We
couldn’t be happier.
If you look at the
Monthly Calendar, you
will note that we have
some fun events to look
forward to. Please de-
tach the calendar and
hang it somewhere in
view so you can make
sure you don’t miss any-
thing. Right now, I am
hearing, in my head, the
sweet sound of the
trumpet calling the
horses to the starting
gate. I know everyone is
looking forward to this
get-together at Tampa
Bay Downs. Then we
have our Traditional
Burns Supper with all
the Pomp and Circum-
stance due the Bard of
Scotland.
Our Dunedin Pantry
Food Drive is on-going
so please remember to
bring non-perishable
foods along with per-
sonal items that a per-
son would normally
need, i.e. toothpaste,
deodorant, razors, shav-
ing cream, etc. Just a
reminder that the
Board of Directors is a
very hard-working
group who has the diffi-
cult job of making sure
our organization stays
strong and heading to
the future. Please thank
them. Remember-
Honoring our Past is
Preserving our Future.
Warmly, Diane
In 1957, Dunedin Highland Middle school was opened and the first set of bagpipes was donated by the Thompson Publishing company in Dun-dee, Scotland.
In 1965, the very first Highland Games was held in Dunedin. The committee which organ-ized it included a number of Dunedin Citizens with Scottish ancestry.
According to our web site, the Scottish American Society was started in 1980 and they took ownership of the Historic Hall a few years later.
Greetings from the President
Editors Letter 2
Haggis Concert Series & DIFF
2 & 3
Membership Sec-retary
3
Robert Burns Supper
3
1st VP’s Thanks 3
A Little Wit from Anne
3
February 2019 Calendar
4
Feature
Articles
SCOTTISH AMERICAN SOCIETY OF DUNEDIN, Inc.
The Rampant Line
Volume II, Issue V 2018-19 Issue: February 2019 Editor: Patte Plount
Hello All,
On to Feb-
ruary, the
month of
LOVE. I
know you
all love your tartan so
please honor it by wear-
ing it on our Tartan
Night, February 1st.
Then the next thing we
would all like to see is
the color “red”, but in a
good way. Our Valentine
Party is on February
15th so wear your best
red outfit. We are having
much success with our
new activities and
events. I wish all of our
members were able to
partake in these enjoy-
able events. All I can say
is “WOW” about the
month of January.
The City of Dunedin is one of the State’s oldest towns, tracing its history to 1852, when Rich-ard L. Garrison recorded the first land deed. Its current moni-ker was bestowed in 1882 after two Scottish merchants J O Douglas and James Somerville, later named the settlement Dunedin after applying for the first Post Office in Northern Pi-nellas County.
Currently there are a number of Scottish organizations in the City. The SAS. The Daughters of Scotia, The SAMS, the DSAF, 3 Highland Dance groups and 6 pipe bands.
It was therefore amazing to me that more than one member of the SAS expressed the view that we should just let the Scottish American Society die a natural death.
Scotland has been handing down its traditions for close to a thousand years now, since the earliest days of the clans in the 12th century.
Screaming Orphans
Food Drive.
February 7th. 7:30 PM
917 Louden, Dunedin, FL
For tickets visit Eventbrite
or the Celtic Shop in Down-
town Dunedin.
Advanced sales $12.00
At the Door $15.00.
From the
2nd VP
Haggis Celtic Concerts
.However, Scottish traditions are not something sterile under glass and steel in a cold museum.
Scottish traditions are vibrant, living things, constantly growing and evolving, and every generation adds their thumbprint of its own particular Scottish culture to the whole.
Take traditional music as an example. We recently featured Skerryvore, from Tiree, who started life as a Ceilidh Band, playing Scottish Country Dance Music.
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cause of perception without taking
the time to find out more informa-
tion. We assume the worst, hope for
the best, but even then, the story
continues to evolve, especially in Cy-
ber Space. Over time that percep-
tion may change. Without correct
information, the truth is only but a
lie undiscovered. Be responsible,
ask questions, gather information,
before you assume, remember there
are always two sides to every story
and somewhere in the middle is usu-
ally the truth and a new reality.
Ethics, Honor, and Loyalty, virtues
seem to be disappearing with the
speed of light, the assistance of the
internet and the ignorant. It would
be so sad if that happens. Learn and
Live well. Patte Plount
ing us DIFF. DIFF would like to
schedule more noted films with the
SAS as its venue. These events have
certainly given us the lift we need to
survive and I applaud what they have
begun.
The subject is: Perception is reality.
“Things are not always as they seem,
Marketers and Artists rely on this to
make you see things the way they want
you to see them.... You can meet some-
one and they can tell you everything
you want to hear without any hint of
truth. The world we see is a reflection
of who we are and what we believe.”
by: Ashley Fern, elitedaily.com…May
2, 2013.
The point I am making; all too many
times people assume one thing be-
Welcome February, hearts and love
abound while we celebrate Valentine’s
Day. There are many events that are on
our calendar, please check them all out
and see if there is something that you are
interested in attending.
We encourage you to get involved in some
of the new programs that we are offering,
Alan McHale and Michael Lange have
been helping this organization to survive
and grow. They are bringing a breath of
fresh air through our doors with the Hag-
gis Concert Series.
Michael has been instrumental in bring-
From the Editor
Patte Plount
They are still playing the same style of mu-sic, with the same instruments and time signatures as they did when they started. But they have modernized it, given it their own identity and introduced this type of music to a whole new generation of Scot folks all over the World.
After leaving Florida, they were heading home and then on to Australia! It was also very interesting that some very prominent citizens in Dunedin expressed the view that they had never heard a better band in Dunedin. Given the number of events hosted in Dunedin every year, this is very meaningful!
I know change is difficult to manage, and hard to accept, but it is inevitable and we need to embrace it. We need to teach the next generation what it means to be
2nd VP cont’d from
the front page
“Scottish” and then allow them to put their own stamp on it. Whether it be food, drink, fashion, sport, music, dance or theater, they will convert it to something more con-temporary and embrace it. Our job, in my opinion, is to facilitate this! To encourage it and to let it happen. We have no right to allow our culture to fade and die – Scotland has given the world much more than it has ever taken and it is our responsibility to see that this continues. This is not about the personal ambitions of a few people or even the rights of a few active members of the So-ciety. It is about promoting and sustaining what makes Dunedin what it is. Delight-fully Scottish. —Alan McHale
Haggis Concert Series
The week of January
10-12 was 4 days of
great. Between the two
concerts hosted by the
SAS on the 10th and the
12th and DIFF, the only
words to say are:
“WOW.” A big thank
you go to our great
sponsors, in addition
Alan McHale, and-
Michael Lange who
turned a dream into a reality. Photos, by
Joan McHale, and Michael Lange.
On January 25th, the SAS hosted another grand Robert Burns Supper. Approximately 80 people were in attendance and all enjoyed a
delicious dinner of steak pie, salad, neeps and tatties. For desert; Pineapple/Coconut Trifle.
Our compliments to Marguerite’s Café’
The Address to the Haggis & Immortal Mem-ory, was delivered by: Alan McHale. Follow-ing in procession, Bruce Bernhart, Dave Stew-art, Ken Giesow. Lead by Piper Madison Poth,
Drum Major for Dunedin High School Band and Piper in World Champion Grade 2 Pipe Band. Allan Stewart sang “The Star of Robbie Burns”
and the Hardy’s did the “Toast to the Lads and Lassies.” Anne Isenberg entertained
us with a few poems from Robbie Burns. Jean Phillips delivered a wonderful invo-
cation and our own President Diane Burke leading the way as MC. We were also entertained by: The Dunedin High School Pipe Band & Highland Dancers.
Members
This month we realized the po-
tential of our Historic Hall as a
theatre venue. It was used for
The Skerryvore concert and
DIFF. Please continue to sup-
port the SAS during our transi-
tion, so we can preserve this
organization
for genera-
tions to
come.
Blessings and Prayers
January is renewal month
for annual memberships.
Please send in your member-
ship due to Dave Stewart no
later then January 31, 2019.
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We want to thank all
those who renewed or
new members, and affili-
ates for supporting the
SAS over this next year.
The Raes, The OBriens, The
Bynums, The Nicholsons,
Mary Keith, Mr. Burton, The
Aitkens
Affiliates: Sound Decisions
Cueni Brewing Co
Welcome
We are pleased to announce
“A Day at Tampa Bay Downs”
We are completely booked. A
total of 25 people are attending.
Special Thanks to Betty Aitken
for all her hard efforts in sales,
the contracts, and arranging to
get the tickets for everyone in
advance.
Well done Lass.
Robert Burns
Supper
"DUES DUES DUES"
Greetings to everyone. If you haven't done so, please remit your dues for 2019 as soon as possible.
The SAS is moving forward with some terri-fic programs and we need all members to get on board and show us their support.
Please get those checks in the mail soon as you can.
Thanks, Dave Stewart
Skerryvore & DIFF
Blessings and Prayers for the
following members that have
been under the weather in the
last month:
Anne Isenberg
Margaret Goodwin
Nancy Gordon
Margaret Wisniewski
Sarah Stewart
Margaret Bicknell
We wish them a very speedy recovery
and look forward to seeing them once
again around the house.
Thank You
Sponsors!
Day At the Horses
From the
Membership
Secretary
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Elections
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Tartan Night
Friday
Nighter 7PM
Dave Hardy
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Scottish Cntry
Dancers
6-9:30
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Tampa Bay
Downs
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Celtic Concert
SAS hall
Screaming
Orphans See
article
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Friday Nighter
7PM
9 DIFF event
noon till 4
DSCD Spring Ball
6 pm till 10
10 Diff
noon—4
Scottish Cntry
Dancers 6-
9:30
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General Meet-
ing
7 PM
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tines Day
DOS
12 PM
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Friday Nighter
7PM
Valentine Party
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Scottish Cntry
Dancers
6-9:30
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Friday Nighter
7PM
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SAS Tea Party
1-3 PM
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Cntry
Dancers
6-9:30
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SAS Board
Meeting 7 PM
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Friday Nighter
7PM
Tartan Night
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Scottish Cntry
Dancers
6-9:30
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Friday Nighter
7PM
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January 2019
February 2019
Rent Historic Scottish Hall Please be aware, The Board of Directors
has made changes to costs of renting the
hall.
We have increased the rate, but are still be-
low the competition.
We have also relocated the stage, added a
60” TV to the multi-media center moved the
32” TV to the Macgregor Room, power
point hook up’s available,
Blue Ray/DVD for movies, as well as a
Karoke Machine, our speaker system has
been fixed and we have also added profes-
sional speakers and microphones that have
been donated. Alan McHale is letting us
borrow his spot lights for purposes of the
Haggis Celtic Concerts.
Anyone interested in booking an event
please contact Pres. Diane Burke for specif-
ics. 727-734-0757.
Ten interesting facts about Scotland
1. Home to tallest waterfall, EAS a' Chual
Aluinn, 658 feet. 2. Official animal: The uni-
corn 3. More than 790 islands 4.Oldest tree
in Europe, a twisted yew, more than 300 years
old. 5. Edinburgh was the first city in the
world to own a fire brigade. 6. 600 square
miles of fresh water lakes. 7. Highest propor-
tion of redheads in the world (bet you all
thought it was Ireland) 8. St Andrews Links is
named the home of golf. 9. Edinburgh is the
capital but Glasgow is the largest city. 10.
Raincoats were invented in Scotland by
Charles Macintosh (the reason why Brits refer
to their raincoats as Macs)
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Board of Directors
Pres.: Diane Burke 727-734-0757
1st VP: Allan Stewart 727-481-9857
2nd VP: Alan McHale 727-465-6228
Sec: Ann Isenberg 727-470-9375
Mmbr Sec: Dave Stewart 727-656-6098
Treas: Patte Plount 727-455-8470
Nwsltr: Patte Plount 727-455-8470
Anyone that has any questions, comments, ad-
ditions, or subtractions, please do not hesitate
to contact the appropriate Board Member or
President Diane Burke.
From the 1st VP Allan Stewart
Sarah, Caroline and I would like to extend
our gratitude for the sympathy and love you
have shown to us in the loss of my father,
Allan Stewart.
Thank you for the contributions you made to
the Scottish American Society of Dunedin in
my father's name.
All your cards and phone calls meant so much
to us. In addition, I would like to thank all of
you who have been in touch with my mother,
Sarah, since she was hospitalized. The plan
is for her to come down to Dunedin some time
in February. I will be back sooner and look
forward to seeing all of you.
—Allan Stewart
A Little Wit from Anne
917 Louden Ave. Dunedin, FL 34698
Phone: 727-734-0757
Scottish American Society
of Dunedin, Inc.
E-mail: Scottishamerican2015@gmail.com
Facebook Site: “Official Site:
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Website:
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of “SCOTLAND”
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Phone: 727-734-0757