Volume 37, No. 3, May 2016 PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE Greetings Gentlemen of the Society: On Saturday March 12, 2016 the City of Albany held its annual St. Patrick’s Day parade. While we did not participate in the parade we did hold a luncheon in the rooms to celebrate this occasion. There…
The Annual Dinner Honoring the Society’s Past Presidents And here’s a hand, my trusty fere! And gie’s a hand o’thine! And we’ll tak a right gude-‐willie waught, For auld lang syne. Burns, 1788 You and your guests are most cordially invited to attend the annual dinner of the St. Andrew’s…
The Book Club of the St. Andrew’s Society celebrated its fourth anniversary of books, gourmet- quality fare and lively discussions on Sunday, March 20 at its meeting in the Society’s Library and Wee Kitchen of the Rooms. The selections read and discussed were Our Souls at Night by Kent Heruf…
Volume 37, No. 2, March 2016 PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE Greetings Gentlemen of the Society: The St. Andrew’s Society of Albany held its annual dinner to celebrate the birthday of Robert Burns on January 23, 2015. Dinner was held at the Colonie Country Club. President Newell welcomed members and guests to this…
The Society’s Burns Night celebration was a great success with attendance close to 40 including a number of guests. President Bruce Newell opened the festivities with a welcome to those attending, and then 2nd Vice President Bill Burke took over as master of ceremonies. The Address to the Haggis was…
Volume 37, No. 1, January 2016 Including Burns Night Dinner Reservation Form President’s Message Greetings Gentlemen of the Society: I am truly honored that you have shown your confidence in my ability to carry out the duties of the President of the Society. My goals are to contribute with as…
Our Society observed St. Andrew’s Day on November 30 with its traditional St. Andrew’s Nicht celebration. An hour of fellowship was held at the Society’s home, The Rooms, followed by the parade to the Fort Orange Club for dinner. The parade was preceded by a piper followed by the flag…
Volume 36, No. 5 November 2015 Including News, 2016 Dues Statement and St. Andrew’s Nicht Reservation Form PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE Greetings Gentlemen of the Society: These past two years have rapidly gone by. As I look back I wish I had could have done more. There is still much to do.…
Due to the weather, the Remembrance Day observance scheduled for Sunday, October 4 at Albany Rural Cemetery has been cancelled.
Gentlemen: The vote to admit women as members of the Society was held at the stated meeting of the Society following the Officers annually sponsored BBQ on Thursday, September 10, 2015. The amendment to Article 2 and amendments to the Articles related to the amendment of Article 2, admitting women…
