Clan Campbell eNewsletter August, 2016

THE 2016 INVERARAY HIGHLAND GAMES

From Duncan Beaton: Hi David, Just back from a wonderful day at Inveraray Highland Games yesterday (Tuesday, July 19) Temperature of 84F and a big crowd. We had a visit from [Trustee] Mike Taylor and family, and Margaret [Mather] did a good deal with him for admission to the Games. I introduced him to Alison [Diamond], the new archivist (below, right), and we even paid a visit to the Archives. The Clan Campbell Society of Germany (CCSG) made their fourth appearance in a row, and even erected their US-style clan tent (but didn't share their sandwiches!) I had had enough venison pasties, prepared in the sponsor's tent by Eric, the French chef at the George, anyway, so would have passed on the schnitzel. Below:LadyCharlotteCampbell

Above: The Duke of Argyll downtown with his German kinsmen… Right: CCSNA Trustee Mike Taylor and Castle Archivist Alison Diamond at the Festival

The CCSG-Clan Campbell Germany

THE INVERARAY HIGHLAND GAMES 2016 . The Duke and Duchess of Argyll presented a pipe banner to the Royal Regiment of Scotland during the Inveraray Highland Games at Inveraray Castle. The Senior Pipe-Major for the British Army, Martin MacDonald, received the banner on behalf of the Regiment. Following are scenes from the Games on July 21.

CAMPBELLS AT BLAIRSVILLE, GEORGIA -Art Gunter, GA Commissioner A man came by our tent at Blairsville wearing a Campbell kilt. In talking to him we found out his name is Chris Chamblee and that he was going to be

one of the Games participants. Upon hearing that Pat dug out a 3-XL t-shirt with the Boar's Head crest that we had not been able to sell for years and gave it to him to wear during the games. We talked to him about joining but he had to hurry down to the Games field and said he would come back by. Well, he never got the chance to but I was able to get his e-mail address. I thusly communicated with him and e-mailed him a membership form. Hopefully he will fill it out and send it in although it may probably be a year before I will know if he did. I have attached a

few photos of him in action. Unfortunately I was not able to get one of him doing the caber toss, it was just too hot on the field to stand there through all that. Pat and I have been involved with the Army Rangers of the 1st Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment stationed at

Hunter Army Air Field in Savannah volunteering at events and attending functions since 2001. This year we were selected along with 3 other people as Honorary Rangers of the 1st Battalion. I can't begin to tell you what a great honor this is. It is a lifetime

commitment and we both look forward to our continued association with the Battalion.

ABOVE from left to right, Col. Tegtmeier, outgoing Battalion Commander, Pat, myself, and on the right, Battalion Command Sargent Major Albaugh.

The Georgia contingent: Mike Campbell, Hal Gill, Art Gunter, Pat Gunter, Lee Campbell and his wife Marcia. The13thannualBlairsvilleScottishFestivalandHighlandGamestookplaceinMeeksParktheweekendofJune11-12.Saturdayturnedouttobeaveryniceday(andSundayjustlikeit).Thetemperaturewasinthemid-eightiesandthehumiditywasratherhighbutitwasafairlycomfortabledaytoshareourCampbellheritagewiththeattendees.Saturday’scrowdwaslarge.Iwouldestimatearound3,500peopleattendingoverbothdays.TheParadeofTartanswasonSaturdayatnoon.Wehad10peopletomarchthisyear.Itwasatoughtimeonthefieldinthehotsunwithnoshadebutwemadeitthroughit.Thechildrenattendingthegameswerecollectingcreststampingsfromalltheclanswhichkeptusbusyatourtent.Thechildrenhadtovisiteachtentandaskaquestionpertainingtotheclanwhilegettingtheirpaperstamped.Overbothdaysoftheeventwewereabletosignup9newmembersand1renewal.

GRANDFATHER MOUNTAIN GAMES The57thAnnualGrandfatherMountainHighlandGamesandGatheringofScottishClansbringsthecolorofhundredsoftartanplaidsandtheclamorofhalfadozenbagpipebandstotheNorthCarolinaHighCountryThursdaythroughSunday,July12-15.(Above:CampbellsaremarchingatGrandfather)TheGrandfatherGamesareconsideredAmerica’sgrandestGamesbecauseofthespectacularmountainsettingthatissoreminiscentofScotland.Thedeepbluepeaksof6,000-footGrandfatherMountaintoweraboveameadowringedby130red,blue,yellowandgreenstripedtents.ThecolorisaugmentedbythousandsofScotsdeckedoutintheirfinesttartanplaids,andtheenergyisamplifiedbythesoundsofbagpipesandkettledrumsechoingacrossthemoor.(fromtheWebsite)

Here is a Photo of the tug-of-war at Grandfather Mountain (which Clan Campbell won). At right: all the team members and Trophy. Courtesy of NC Deputy Mike Campbell and Jeff McDermott (the team coach).

GRANDFATHERMOUNTAINWonderfulweekendexceptforthe"extreme"weatherthatpassedthroughFridayeveningcausingapoweroutageattheBestWesternHotelwherethereceptionwasbeingheld.Eventwentonwithcandles,etc.WesetuponFridayandsoldoutofhatsandmostoftheteeshirts.HadtogetBeverlyMyersbringupmoreshirtsandmembershipformsfromhome.SaturdayandSundaywerejustasproductive.SundaywastheClanparadeandClanCampbellhad20peoplemarchingwithourflagsandbanner.8menfromClanCampbellparticipatedinthetug-of-warandwonthecovetedprizeofalargepewterplate.TheclanteamwasputtogetherbyJamesRust.Itincluded:SpenceGarrison(NC),JamesRust(Va),JamesSugenbell(NC),Lugenbell(NC),DwayneTenney(WV),DavidConnell(NC),LukeWeber(NC),WillWall(NC),ElessarVowell(WV)anditwascoachedbySCCommissionerJeffMcDermott.Acarvedpewterplatewillbedisplayedatthe2017GMHGCampbelltent.Ittookallofus,SueMyers,ErinCampbellPowers,MikeCampbellandJeffMcDermott(fromSC)tohelpsignup12newmembersandrenew5.SuemadecarryingbagsoutofoldtenttopsforthenewandrenewingmembersthatcontainedaJournalandcopiousinformationfortoread,aswellasthegenealogyformtosendontoDr.Ruby.–SueMyers,NCCommissionerandClansmanoftheYear Regina O’Toole, Deputy for SC, spent a weekend with Leonard "Duke" Campbell (age 96), her Campbell family historian, at her Campbell Family Reunion, July 10, 2016. At right she presents "Duke" Campbell with a CCSNA membership and a picture of The Duke and Duchess of Argyll with their family. At right: “We’re going to the Scottish Games” Allthemenandboysinmyfamilyhaveacquiredorbeengivenkiltbeachtowelsofvarioustartans.Thisincludesreluctantsons-in-law.AfamilyjokebeganwhenmygranddaughterBea(then3)firstsawmeinmytartantowelandinquired,“Papa,areyougoingtotheScottishGames?”(Thisyear,nowage5,whenIaskedherifIweregoingtotheScottishgamesshereplied“Naw,you’rejustgoingtothekitchentogetadrink!”)Iattachthephotoofusall“goingtotheScottishgames.”(Laterwedressproperlyfordinnerwithcollaredshirts—afamilytradition.)

A REMINDER TO ALL OFFICERS AND TRUSTEES OF THE CLAN CAMPBELL

SOCIETY AND OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS OF THE CLAN CAMPBELL EDUCATION FOUNDATION TO MAKE

RESERVATIONS FOR THE UPCOMING AGM IN LAKE PLACID, NEW YORK,

SEPTEMBER 22-25, 2016. DEADLINE FOR RESERVATIONS AT THE HIGH PEAKS RESORT IS AUGUST 23. CALL TO

RESERVE. High Peaks Resort, 2384 Saranac Ave. Lake Placid NY

12946 Phone: 800-447-5224 Reservations:

518-523-6290

Attendees are requested to contact High Peaks Resort for room reservations. Rooms have been reserved on a block basis and you should mention “Clan Campbell” when making your

accommodations.

Rates: The rate for rooms is the same regardless of room size.

Thurs. 9/22 - 10 rooms are reserved for 179.00 per. Fri and Sat. -30 rooms are reserved for 209.00 per.

Reservations must be made by 8/23/16. Travel: Given its location, directions to Lake Placid are diverse. Suggest attendees check with air transport to Albany NY, Montreal Quebec, or Burlington VT. All of these airports are approximately 2 1/2 hours from LP. There is no direct train service. By auto Lake Placid is accessed by Interstate Rte, 87 from the South and North. Schedule of Events: 9/23- 8:00 CCSNA Annual Meeting. Break for lunch. 1:00 CC Education Foundation Annual Meeting. Free time for dinner. 9/24- 9:00 Excursion by bus to Ft. Ticonderoga *for a tour of the Fort and ceremonies at the Cairn for the Black Watch. Lunch will be a box lunch and we will have our meal in the King's Garden on the Fort grounds. 9/24- 6:30 cocktails (cash bar) followed by Clan Campbell Society Annual Banquet and program at 7:30 PM. 9/25 - 10:00 Kirkin of the Tartans at St. Eustace Church, Main St., Lake Placid. Reception to follow in the Fellowship Hall.

*Please note that there will be a charge for the Ft. Ticonderoga excursion to cover group rate, box lunch and ground transport. It is important that you reserve NOW. The cost is based on how many wish to go…

Menu for Saturday Evening Banquet: cost $65 Traditional Haggis, Neeps and Tatties Tomato soup or Mixed greens salad

Mushroom Ravioli or Salmon Fillet or Beef Tenderloin Apple Strudel

Contact person is Region 2 Commissioner Bill Burke,518-793-1825 or liamsb46@gmail.com.(summer home-

518-696-4035) Please let Bill know that you are coming!!

SIGN UP SHEET:

Planning to attend:

Person #1)_____________________________________

Address:_____________________________________

Email:_____________________________________

Phone:____________________________________

Person #2)_____________________________________

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Appetizer selection: (please give person’s number)

_______soup ________ salad

Entrée selection: (please give person’s number)

______mushroom ravioli

______salmon fillet

______beef tenderloin

I will attend the CCSNA EC and CCEF Board meetings which includes lunch courtesy

of CCEF for those attending both meetings__________(please give person's number)

Planning to go to Ticonderoga Yes________(Please give person's number)

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Please make check payable to CCSNA

and mail form with check to

Bill Burke,

51 Hiland Springs Way, Apt. C

Queensbury, NY 12804-3118