2018 AGM ANNOUNCEMENT! The CGSNA Florida Branch is pleased to announce we will be hosting the 2018 AGM at the Central Florida Highland Games. A warm Florida welcome is extended to all our Brothers & Sisters to join us during the weekend of January 13 -14 in Winter Springs (Orlando Area) for Florida's largest and, some say, the best 2 day Florida Highland Games. Additional AGM details can be found on page 3. Complete details are being finalized including the Banquet, AGM Meeting location during the games and our Clan Gunn presence at these games. We have been attending these games for many years and the Florida Branch is looking forward to seeing you for a classic January Florida weekend of Fun-in- the-Sun. Stay tuned for more information to be posted here and on our CGSNA website, Facebook and in coming editions of THE GUNN SALUTE. Fall 2017 Volume 6, Issue 4 The Gunn Salute Good News About a Great Family Inside this issue: AGM 2018 President’s Letter Cover & 3 2 2018 AGM Kerr County International Gathering Council Member Election Int’l Gathering Itinerary 3 4 5 5 6-8 Int’l Gathering Booking Forms Branch Commissioners 9-11 12 Officers of the CGSNA Storekeeper We’re On Facebook! CGSNA Editor 13 14 15 15 Sign at the Gunn tent in Salt Lake City Gunns preparing to March at the Woodland Games
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2018 AGM ANNOUNCEMENT!
The CGSNA Florida Branch is pleased to announce we will be hosting the 2018
AGM at the Central Florida Highland Games.
A warm Florida welcome is extended to all our Brothers & Sisters to join us
during the weekend of January 13 -14 in Winter Springs (Orlando Area) for
Florida's largest and, some say, the best 2 day Florida Highland Games.
Additional AGM details can be found on page 3. Complete details are being
finalized including the Banquet, AGM Meeting location during the games and
our Clan Gunn presence at these games.
We have been attending these games for many years and the Florida Branch is
looking forward to seeing you for a classic January Florida weekend of Fun-in-
the-Sun.
Stay tuned for more information to be posted here and on our CGSNA website,
Facebook and in coming editions of THE GUNN SALUTE.
Fall 2017 Volume 6, Issue 4
The Gunn Salute Good News About a Great
Family
Inside this issue:
AGM 2018
President’s Letter
Cover
& 3
2
2018 AGM
Kerr County
International
Gathering
Council Member
Election
Int’l Gathering
Itinerary
3
4
5
5
6-8
Int’l Gathering
Booking Forms
Branch
Commissioners
9-11
12
Officers of the
CGSNA
Storekeeper
We’re On Facebook!
CGSNA Editor
13
14
15
15
Sign at the Gunn tent in Salt Lake
City Gunns preparing to March at the
Woodland Games
This coming year is going to be a good one indeed! We kick it all off with the 2018 AGM in Winter Springs FL
this coming January. I hope to see you there! Then in July, it’s off to Scotland for our big family gathering. It is going to
be exciting to be at the place where it all started, and I hope that a lot of you can make the journey. And of course,
there will be all the events that we all love. I personally cannot wait for all the fun to start! To all the commissioners, I am going to start looking for the sites for the 2019 & 2020 AGMs. At the AGM in
January, I am going to propose a bidding process for future AGMs. I will have the details in place soon. I would like to
make the whole process of planning & executing those important meetings as streamlined, consistent and equitable as
possible. It is important to the way we do business, and everyone should have a way of participating. So, think about it,
and if you have any thoughts bring them to sunny Florida this coming January, or feel free to drop me an email.
And most importantly, Gwen & I hope you all have a wonderful Thanksgiving, a blessed Christmas and a very
happy New Year!
Slàinte mhòr agad!
Dave
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Letter from the President – Fall 2017
Dave Ziemer
Hello to my fellow Gunns both here and abroad!
As we move toward the holiday season, we reflect on the year that
has passed, and what is ahead of us in the year to come. There have been all
the Games & festivals that have been enjoyed by multitudes of people from all
walks of life. There was all the effort and time it took for us Gunns to travel
to the events, set up and tear down our displays and move on to the next
one. Building our membership and educating the good folks we meet about
our heritage can be a lot of fun, but it is also takes a whole bunch work.
I thank all of you for doing what you do! It is all worth it.
Warm Greetings to our Brothers & Sisters, The CGSNA Florida Branch will proudly be hosting our 2018 AGM at the Central Florida Highland Games over the weekend of January 13th & 14th in Winter Springs, Florida (Orlando area) and you are cordially invited to join us for some fun in the sun Florida style. Here is a link to these 2018 games for your review: Central Florida Scottish Highland Games Please see our Host Hotel information below. Please make your reservations ASAP as January is the high tourist season in Florida and rooms will go quickly. After reviewing many properties near the Central Florida Highland Games (1/13/18 & 1/14/18) in Winter Springs Florida the Hawthorne Suites by Wyndham looks good to me - I've stayed here for the last 2 years while attending these games and found their suites to be large, clean, comfortable and equipped with a full kitchen. They also have a free & good hot breakfast. Driving time to the games is 15 - 20 minutes and fairly straight forward. Click on their website below to check out this hotel. Hawthorn Suites by Wyndham Orlando Altamonte Springs Here are the details - PLEASE MAKE YOUR RESERVATIONS ASAP Our Group Name - "Scottish Highland Games Clan Gunn"
Dates set up for our Group Rates are Thursday (1/11/18) through Monday (1/15/18) or any of these days you wish.
Rates: Queen Suite Studio - $84.00/night + 12% tax (sleeps 2) 1 Bedroom Queen Suite - $104.00/night + 12% tax (sleeps 4) Check-In is 4PM and Check-Out is noon All group guests must make their own reservations by calling (407) 767-5757 & identifying themselves as member of the Group Name. Reservations Cut-Off date is December 12, 2017. A valid credit card must be presented by December 19, 2017 to hold the room dates and the Group Rate. Our Group Rate guests will need to provide a valid credit card upon check-in. If you prefer to pay by another method please contact Carol Gorman, Hawthorne Suites by Wyndham Sales Manager at (407) 767-5757 as soon a possible. I will be sending more information as our plans firm up including our Banquet to be held on Friday evening January 12th for your review. Our CGSNA is on FaceBook where more 2018 AGM information will be posted as well: Click Here to connect. Cheers & we are looking forward to seeing you in January, Charles Henry Kehm 1st VP & Florida Branch Commissioner Mobile: 305-968-2242; eMail: [email protected]
The first picture is from a Kirking of the Tartans at First Christian Church, Kerrville, Pastor Britt Coe presiding,with a
stole of the Blue bonnet Tartan. Pictured are members of Scots of the Texas Hill Country, with Clan Gunn members
Lynne Stilwell, far left next to Mr. Ian Blackie, the Piper; Elton Stilwell,President of SOTTHC, next to Pastor Coe, and
Mary Ellen Cook, Secretary, SOTTHC, far right in red.
The next two pictures are of the Kirking of the Tartans/Flowers of the Forest ceremony at the Kerr County Celtic
Festival, October 8, in Ingram ,Tx. After that are two pictures of the Clan Gunn tent, and the cabers with their sponsors
listed. Clan Gunn had a very busy week the first full week of October! After that is a picture of the Clan Gunn tent, and
the cabers with their sponsors listed. Clan Gunn had a very busy week the first full week of October!
Kerr County Celtic Festival—2017 Pictures
The 19th International Gathering of the Clan Gunn will be held July 21 - 28, 2018 in Scotland. Activities will be held on the Orkney Islands and in Caithness. The itinerary is now complete. Links to the Itinerary and Booking Form follow this announcement. The U. K. Society is finalizing a link that will allow payment for activities at the Gathering to be paid by using PayPal. Payment will be taken in Pounds Sterling but charged to you in U. S. or Canadian dollars. New this year is a discounted rate for Society members. There is also a children's rate for those under 15 years of age. Also new this year is the timing of the church service at Kildonan. In the past it has always been held on the Sunday following the AGM and the Hallkirk Games. This year it has been moved to the Thursday so that more can attend. In the past some attending the Gathering had to miss the church service in order to begin travel home. Please be aware that Edinburgh will be busy at this time of year with The Edinburgh Tattoo and the Fringe Festival both beginning on 3 August 2018. Booking your accommodations early is advisable as this is the high travel season for Scotland. Members are welcome to contact me with any questions. Email is probably best at [email protected]. Rich Gunn
Clan Commissioner for North America
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19th International Gathering
July 21-28, 2018
Bunty Gunn
At the Annual General Meeting of the Clan Gunn Society on the 22nd April 2017, Linda
Gunn was proposed and elected as a Council member of the Society, the first North
American to be elected to the Council. Linda has been a stalwart of the Clan in the United
States for many years and has loyally supported her husband Richard, the Chief's High
Commissioner for North America during his periods of office as President of the Clan
Gunn Society of North America. The Council will look forward to Linda's enthusiasm and
her input into forthcoming discussions and decisions.
The Clan Gunn 19th International Gathering 2018 – Itinerary
Day 1 Saturday 21st July 15.30 We will meet at John O’Groats to catch the 4.00pm Ferry to Orkney. This is an unscheduled crossing and has been
specially laid on for Clan Gunn and doesn’t hang about for stragglers.
16.30 – 18.30 Orkney registration will be held in the foyer of the Orkney Hotel, Kirkwall. 19.00 Supper will be at the Orkney Hotel which will be followed at around 8.30pm by an illustrated talk on Clan Gunn
history in an Orkney context. Drinks are not included with the dinner, but can be purchased separately.
Day 2 Sunday 22nd July 11.00 We will meet at St Magnus Cathedral, Kirkwall for the Sunday service followed by a brief dedication (laying of
wreaths) to St. Magnus and St. Rognvald from both of whom the Clan claim descent.
Lunch – You will be left to find your own lunch at one of Kirkwall’s many cafes, bistros, hotels or restaurants, a great
number of which are just a short walk from the cathedral.
14.00 – 18.30 Afternoon Trip – Coaches leave from outside of St Magnus Cathedral and please be prompt as there is a lot to see
and we can’t wait for stragglers. Option 1, The Mainland tour will include visits to Skara Brae, one of the best preserved Neolithic settlements in
the world and for those that have never been to Orkney before, this is a “must see”. We will also visit the Brough
of Birsay, an uninhabited tidal island off the north-west coast of the Mainland of Orkney, which features the remains
of Pictish and Norse settlements. This was also the original seat of the Earls of Orkney and first burial place of
Magnus at whose tomb miracles occurred, enabling him to be made a Saint. All admissions are included in the price.
Option 2, A craft trail tour including visits to Sheila Fleet Jewellery (one of Scotland’s leading designer-makers of gold and silver jewellery often inspired by her love for nature), Hoxa Tapestry (home to Orkney artist Leila
Thomson’s unique, large, hand woven tapestries which are inspired by the rhythm of life and landscape of Orkney) &
Fursbreck pottery (a family business in the town of Harray – often referred to as the original Harray Potter).
Again, all admissions are included in the price
19.30 An Orkney Evening in the Girnel, Kirkwall:
This will include Supper, entertainment from a local story-teller followed by a class in traditional Orkney dancing.
The evening ends with a mini-ceilidh where clan members have an opportunity to try out their new dance skills with
the help of a caller and local musicians. There will also be a chance to try a traditional Orkney Cog – a unique
wooden drinking vessel (not to be confused with a clog) filled with a warm spiced brew mix. Drinks are not included
with the dinner, but can be purchased at the bar.
Day 3 Monday 23rd July 09.30 – 18.00 Full day tour to Rousay to include a scenic island drive around what is nicknamed “The Egypt of the North” due to
its wealth of archaeological sites. Multiple stops are optional on this circular tour but should include Midhowe Broch and Cairn and there are optional
visits en-route at Blackhammer Chambered Cairn or Taversoe Tuick (both Neolithic monuments). Subject to
availability a visit to the gardens at Trumland House may also be possible.
Lunch will be included at either the community centre or a local hotel. On our return from Rousay we will travel to the Ness of Brodgar to visit this world-renowned archaeological dig
site featured recently in several documentaries and in the media.
Free Evening - You will be at liberty to try one of the many excellent restaurants in Kirkwall or if you’re feeling
worn out by the exertions of the Rousay trip, you can always just have dinner at your hotel/accommodation. If you
are staying at a B&B, many of these will offer an evening meal if given a bit of advance warning.
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Itinerary (Cont.)
Day 4 Tuesday 24th July 09.30 Coaches leave from outside St Magnus Cathedral for the trip to Burwick where we will catch the 11.30am ferry back
to John O’Groats in Caithness. We will aim to stop at the Italian Chapel on the little island of Lamb Holm on the way
to the ferry. The chapel was constructed by Italian POWs during the Second World War and is a testament to
ingenuity and what can be achieved with virtually no resources. It also features some amazing trompe l’oeil artwork.
13.00 On arriving at John O’Groats, coaches will meet us and take us to the Seaview Hotel for a soup and sandwich lunch
14.30 After lunch, there is a short drive to Lambaborg and Freswick castles, the former of which was said to be Sweyn
Asleifsson’s Caithness home, before returning to Wick (approx. 16.00pm) to settle in to your Caithness
accommodation.
18.00 – 19.00 For those that have joined the Gathering in Caithness, there will be a Caithness Registration at Mackay’s Hotel, Wick.
19.00 A buffet Supper will be served at Mackay’s Hotel followed by an illustrated lecture on Caithness past and present.
Drinks are not included with the dinner but can be purchased at the bar.
Day 5 Wednesday 25th July 09.30 – 14.30 Coaches will depart from outside of Mackay’s & the Norseman hotels for a tour of Wick and its surroundings. The
tour will include a visit to the Wick Heritage Centre, the Old Pulteney distillery, the Renewables Centre in Wick
harbour followed by a cold buffet lunch in Staxigoe hall.
Free Afternoon & Evening – There will be a free afternoon which will hopefully give you a chance to catch up on
any washing, shopping or just relaxing. You will again be free to try one of the local restaurants, bistros, hotels in
Wick. If you prefer, you can always have dinner in your hotel, but it would be best to let them know in advance that
you will be dining.
Day 6 Thursday 26th July 10.30 – 22.30 A relatively late start so a chance to have a (much deserved) lie in. Coaches will depart from outside of Mackay’s &
the Norseman hotels for an all day trip to Kildonan Strath (one of the homes of the Gunns) where we will have a
short service at Kildonan church. This will be followed by a light lunch at the Timespan visitor centre and visits to the
Clan Gunn Heritage Centre and North Lands Creative Glass. The Clan Gunn Heritage centre requires little introduction and there will be plenty of time to look at the exhibits and
visit the shop. We are also hoping to present the prizes following a competition whereby local primary schools were
asked to design exhibition boards for the centre depicting the life of Sweyn Asleifsson and his links with Clan Gunn. North Lands Creative is a unique studio organisation and gallery in Lybster, whose focus is on contemporary glass
with a national importance in developing glass in the UK. North Lands Creative facilitates and supports professional
artists to make new art work and we will be granted access to the workshops while we are there.
17.00 The coaches will then head to Swiney house where you are invited to a drinks reception hosted by the Chief of Clan
Gunn, Iain Gunn of Gunn and his wife Bunty.
18.30 – 22.30 The coaches will then take the clan to Clyth Hall for supper and a local Ceilidh before returning to Wick for 22.30.
The Ceilidh will showcase some of the local talent and usually includes singers, Caithness dialect, highland dancing,
pipers and dancing (you should be pretty good at this by now). A ceilidh is all about inclusivity and if any of you would
like to “do a turn” please let one of the organisers know – we would love to see you. The day is a full one and you will not have a chance to return to your hotel until late evening. However, the evening’s
entertainment is informal so do not feel you have to dress up for the trip.
Day 7 Friday 27th July
09.30 – 17.00 Coaches will depart from outside of Mackay’s and the Norseman hotels for a day trip along the north coast of
Caithness to the Dunnet Bay Distillers, makers of Rock Rose Gin & Holy Grass vodka (the former of which is very
popular with our family). The tour will also take in nearby Mary-Ann’s cottage, a perfectly preserved and totally
original example of a croft (farm) house and a great insight into how life was lived in much of Caithness (and indeed
the Highlands in general) from the mid 1850’s until the mid-1900’s (although Mary-Ann Calder lived there until 1990).
Itinerary (Cont.)
13.30 There will be a light buffet lunch at the Northern Sands hotel followed by a visit to Caithness Horizons museum (in Thurso).
Caithness Horizons is a fascinating museum that brings to life the history and culture of Caithness and utilises a combination
of state of the art technology alongside traditional presentations. We will be returning to Wick via Dirlot Castle, a 14th century stronghold built on top of a 50 ft plug of rock and believed to
have been occupied by the Gunns at various times before its abandonment in the 1660’s. 19.00 The evening offers a Dinner Dance at the Norseman Hotel Wick which includes a delicious three course meal. Dancing will
be provided by the excellent Addie Harper’s Band. Wine is not included but there will also be a cash bar. Carriages at
11.00pm.
Day 8 Saturday 28th July 10.00 Coaches will leave from outside of Mackay’s and the Norseman Hotels for the short journey to Halkirk where the AGM will
be held at the Ross Institute.
11.00 Annual General Meeting.
12.00 There will be a March to the Halkirk Highland Games Field and all members of Clan Gunn are invited to join in if they wish.
Kilts are preferred if possible, but are not mandatory.
12.30 – 15.45 The Halkirk Highland Games is a traditional sporting event started in 1886 and one of the premier sporting events in the
North of Scotland. It includes the established heavyweight events of “tossing the sheath”, “weight for distance”, hammer and
of course, “tossing the caber”. Also on show are pipers, highland dancers, track and field athletics, cyclists and clay pigeon
shooting as well as many side show attractions. A sandwich lunch is included and will be provided in the Women’s Institute (WI) tent on the games field, you just need to let
them know that you are part of the Clan Gunn party. There will also be a Clan Gunn hospitality tent where you can come
and have a dram (or a soft drink if you’d prefer) and have a chat with some of the local Gunns.
Coaches will leave from outside of the Ulbster Arms hotel (opposite the Ross Institute and where the march starts from) at
16.00 for the journey back to Wick. Please try to be punctual as due to the number of people attending the Halkirk Games,
it is difficult to round people up on the games field.
19.00 – 23.00 The Clan Gunn Formal Dinner will be held at Mackay’s Hotel, Wick and marks the end of the 2018 International Gathering.
This is the only black tie/highland dress event of the programme and we would encourage those of you that have brought
this to wear it. However, please don’t worry if you don’t have a “black tie outfit” – we do understand that not everyone
does and also the limitations of checked in baggage mean that it may be impossible to bring everything with you.
The evening will begin at 7.00pm with a drinks reception followed by a sumptuous dinner with wine included. There will be
speeches with coffee and a dram and we would envisage that the evening will finish around 11.00pm.
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Date Event/Trip
Cost/
Per-
son
No of
per-
sons Total Cost
Sat 21st Return ferry John O'Groats to Burwick - Return coach to Kirkwall. £34.00
Return ferry John O'Groats to Burwick - Return coach to Kirkwall. (under 15) £17.00
Buffet supper at Orkney Hotel followed by a talk on Sweyn Asleifsson. £25.00
Sun 22nd Service at St Magnus. Free
Mainland coach tour A to Skara Brae & Birsay or (choose 1 tour only). £45.00
Mainland coach tour A to Skara Brae & Birsay or (under 15). £25.00
Mainland coach tour B Craft Trail. £45.00
Mainland coach tour B Craft Trail (under 15). £25.00
Orkney Evening @ The Girnel, Kirkwall with dinner. £40.00
Orkney Evening @ The Girnel, Kirkwall with dinner (under 15). £20.00
Mon 23rd Day trip inc. boat Trip to Rousay (inc. Lunch) returning via the Ness of Brodgar. £86.00
Day trip inc. boat Trip to Rousay (inc. Lunch) returning via the Ness of Brodgar
(under 15). £45.00
Tues 24th Coach from John O'Groats to Seaview Hotel for lunch followed by a visit to Lam-
Complete Package (non members) includes all events with 5% discount £554.00
Complete Package (non members) - Under 15 - includes all events with 5%
discount £446.00
Complete Package (CGS members, UK, US or NZ) includes all events with
10% discount £525.00
Complete Package (CGS members, UK, US or NZ) - Under 15 - includes all
events with 10% discount £423.00
Total
Cost
Full
Name Address Email address
Full
Name
Please list any special dietary requirements for party mem-
bers
Booking Form (Cont.)
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Accommodation Information
Clan Members are responsible for booking their own accommodation, however the Clan Gunn Society has reserved rooms at The Orkney Hotel in
Kirkwall Tel: 01856 873477 - www.orkneyhotel.co.uk, from £85/night for a single room and £110/night for a double/twin room B&B - Rooms will only be held
until 1st Feb 2018, Mackay's Hotel in Wick Tel: 01955 602323 - www.mackayshotel.co.uk, from £95/night for a single room and £130/night for a double/twin
room B&B and The Norsman Hotel in Wick Tel: 01955 603344 - www.norsemanhotelwick.co.uk, from £70/night for a single room B&B, £90/night for a double
room B&B.
In all cases please quote Clan Gunn.
Clan members should contact these hotels directly and rooms will be allocated on a first come first served basis
Other accommodation at a range of prices is also available and details can be found at www.visitscotland.com/destinations-maps/orkney/
accommodation and at www.visitscotland.com/destinations-maps (then selecting accommodation & Caithness and North Sutherland area) or indeed, at
www.tripadvisor. co.uk However, please ensure that any accommodation is within walking distance of the Orkney Hotel in Kirkwall or Mackays Hotel or the Norseman Hotel in
Wick,
unless you have your own transport.
Details of Intended Accommodation
Orkney Address:
Caithness Address:
Payment Information
The booking form should be returned as soon as possible and payment must be made by 30th April 2018. Cheques in Sterling should be made payable
to
“The International Clan Gunn Gathering”.
We welcome payment by bank transfer and please email Sarah Gunn (see below) for account details.
Credit/Debit Card or Paypal payments can also be made online through the Clan Gunn Society website www.clangunnsociety.org.
Please send or email the completed booking form and cheque/money order to:
Mrs Sarah Gunn 4 St Bernard's Crescent, Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland, EH4 1NP
If you are travelling to Orkney, please make your own travel arrangements to John O’ Groats in Caithness in order to catch the passenger ferry at 4.00 p.m.
on Saturday July 21st 2018.
There is a free local bus connection to John O’ Groats from Thurso railway station and a local bus service town centre to John O’ Groats from Wick.
There is a car park at the ferry terminal.
The Caithness Towns of Wick and Thurso are both approx. 20 miles from John O’ Groats (30 minutes drive).
Edinburgh and Glasgow are approx. 280 miles from John O’ Groats (5-6 hour drive).
If you are flying to Orkney (Kirkwall), the airport is only a 10-15 minute drive from the town and there is a regular taxi service.
If you are only attending the Caithness events, you can register at your first event.
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Officers of the Society About the Society President Dave Ziemer The Clan Gunn Society of North America is dedicated
1121 Woods Edge Dr to the advancement of kinship and knowledge of the Hartford WI 53027 heritage of Clan Gunn and its septs, and of Scottish (262) 670-0329 history and culture. It is fraternally related to the Clan
Gunn Society of Great Britain. Immediate Past Rich Gunn President 10294 Meuret Road Our goals, and the purposes for which the corporation Wilton CA 95693 was organized are:
(916) 687-8510 • to stimulate and promote a spirit of kinship among the First Vice- Charlie Kehm the members of the Society throughout the continent of
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• to foster, promote and honor our Scottish heritage and Second Vice- Chuck Franz traditions. President P.O. Box 680
Lebanon OH 45036 • to stimulate and inspire among the members, the pride (513) 292-6722 and spirit of their ancestors, with the particular emphasis on the ancestry of the members as it pertains to the
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Clan Gunn Membership Alise Erickson Secretary 845 S McDermott Rd • to individually provide and render, through the conduit
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Treasurer Jerred Gunn hospitality to persons of Scottish ancestry. 2575 Freeport Blvd Sacramento CA 95818 The Chief of the Clan and Name of Gunn is
(916) 448-0130 Iain Alexander Gunn of Gunn, Swiney House, Lybster, Caithness KW36BT, Scotland Chaplain Becky Robbins-Penniman 617 Edgewater Dr.
Dunedin FL 34698 (727) 458-2625 Membership inquiries are invited. Dues are $25.00 (US) per
Historian (Vacant) family and are payable on the anniversary of your membership. Please send new applications and renewals to the Membership Secretary. The application for new
Society Pipers Heather Gunn Haskell (East Coast) members as well as the renewal application can be found 2622 Governor Street on-line at: www.clangunn.us. In addition, renewal Garden City, GA 31408 applications can be processed on-line.
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Seeing how important social media has become in keeping people connected, I was asked to put forth a
Facebook page so that our Clan Gunn family can keep in touch. We now have 326 members! You do
not have to be a member of Clan Gunn Society of North America to join, and I suspect some folks join
just because they like us! (Who wouldn’t??). It is available to the public to see, but only members can
post. Our members can post pictures, note upcoming events and talk about all things Gunn. Our Face-
book mission statement is as follows:
“Welcome to the Official Facebook page for the Clan Gunn Society of North America, U.S. This page is
dedicated to all things Clan Gunn...our rich history, events, news. Please keep posts positive and
non-political/religious. Inappropriate posts and behavior will not be tolerated and will be removed. Clan Gunn folks are encouraged to join and get in touch with your Scottish Viking Roots! Membership is
critical to our continued success. Please see www.clangunn.us/membership.htm to join and/or renew
your membership.
WE ARE CLAN GUNN! Aut Pax Aut Bellum! Either Peace or War...(it’s your choice mate.) Skål!”
We have links to the Clan Gunn website, so that everyone has easy available access to our resources
and to encourage joining The Clan Gunn Society of North America. It has been a privilege to work on
this and see members from all over the world connect.
