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 much effort and effect as my predecessors. When I look at the people who were President before me I am impressed with the ability and results that these men have achieved. It is not only the officers but all of the members who have made this society such a wonderful organization. It is with great anticipation that I watch to see what we as a group can accomplish. To mimic John F. Kennedy it is not to ask what the Society can do for you but what you can do for the society.
I think that one of our high priorities will be to recruit and utilize new members, especially younger members. They will carry the Society into the future. Let us all do our best to increase the membership of the Society.
The committees all have a need for new participants to carry out all of the responsibilities that they have. Please donate some time and effort to repair and improve the Rooms.
Aye yours,
Bruce
OTHER NEWS
The following gentlemen were installed in to their respective positions as of the 30th of November 2015 at the celebration of Saint Andrews Nicht at the Fort Orange Club. Thank you to all who came forward to run for an office.
President – Bruce C. Newell
Vice President – Dr. Richard T. MacDowell
2nd Vice President – William S. Burke
Treasurer – Charles Brown
Secretary – Frank D. Alguire
Physician – Dr. Richard T. MacDowell
Librarian/Historian – Norman S. Rice
Chaplain – J. Nixon McMillan
Piper to the Society – Open at this time
Armorer to the Society – James R. Burns
Board of Managers: Willard A. Bruce, John H. Fenimore, V., Andrew Patterson, Gordon A. Peters, Dr. Brian McCandless
Just a reminder that dues for 2016 are now due. Please forward your dues payable to St. Andrew’s Society of Albany, NY. Mail them to Charles Brown at Hugh Johnson Advisors, 80 State Street, Albany, New York, 12207. Amounts due are as follows: due in November: $250 for resident members, $150 for Resident members under age 35 and $50 for non-resident members. It is very time-consuming for the Treasurer and Secretary to repeatedly send out delinquent dues letters. Any member six or more months delinquent in payment of his fees, dues or assessments, shall be deemed to be not in good standing and he may jeopardize certain member benefits and rights. In the dues’ notice there will be separate lines for additional contributions to the Society and to the Robert Tunnicliffe Heritage Foundation. These contributions are tax-deductible. Remember, the dues do little to keep us financially sound. Thanks to those members who have made extra contributions in the past.
Malt Tastings – A malt tasting was held on December 15, 2016. We had a total of 22 members and guests. The Newells, Bruce and David, each presented a 12 year old single malt scotch. Dave presented a Dalmore and Bruce presented a Glenfarclas. The Glenfarclas was the favored of the two scotches presented.
Just a reminder that the members’ passwords for the web site were sent in August. Please check your e-mails for your password.
UPCOMING EVENTS
The following events are scheduled:
Executive committee meeting will be held on January 14, at 6 PM at the rooms.
Meeting with Mentors will take place on January 14, 2016 at 6:30 PM at the rooms.
Stated meeting of the Society will be held on January 14, 2016.
Malt Tasting is scheduled for January 19, 2016 at the rooms at 7 PM.
Burns Night is set for Saturday, January 23, 2016 at the Colonie Country Club. More information will be forthcoming at a later date.
The Tartan Day Parade in New York City will be this coming April 9th, a Saturday. A number of members have attended the past few years and have had a great time. More information on the parade will be forthcoming at a later date. For further information on events in the City, go to http://nyctartanweek.org/.
Jacobites, Clearance and Scots: We received notice from Ian Hill of the Heritage and Archaeological Research Practice in Edinburgh. Ian Hill writes:” We are running an archaeological field school in the Scottish Highlands in June. Participants will be involved in researching, surveying and recording a series of historical and archaeological sites associated with the Jacobite rebellions and Highland Clearances of 18th century Scotland.” For more information contact Ian Hill, Director at www.harparchaeology.co.uk.
In a separate notice, we have been asked to advise you that International Summer School at the University of Glasgow is accepting applications for their Summer School credit-bearing programs. The address is
rio-internationalsummerschools@glasgow.ac.uk. The online application form is now available. The deadline to enroll is 31 March 2016.
Roster Changes
Colin Breeze – New Address
P. O. Box 222
Rancho Santa Fe, CA 92067
Rejean DeVaux – New Address
390 Partridge Street
Albany, NY 12208-2816
James Hare – New Address
2121 M Street
Richmond, VA 23223-7233
Christopher Thornton – New email Address
Christopher.Thornton@yoh.com
Matthew Waschull – New Address
P.O. Box 43
Convent Station, NJ 07961
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Remove – Deletions and Terminations
Andrew Bigness
David Creighton
Maurice Drown
Paul Duncan
Paul Glenn
Ed Lass
John Scott
Robert Stackman
Craig Willison
Contact info changes are lacking for the following folks:
Undeliverable:
John MacPherson – emailed him; no response –
Knollkill, Route 9H and 23
Hudson, NY 12534
Matthew Thornton – Waiting for new address
Lt. Col. Ian Brasure – emailed him; no response
7115 S. Boundary Blvd.
MacDill AFB, FL 33621
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No USA address yet:
Gavin Younger
BURNS NIGHT CELEBRATION
Please join the President of the St. Andrews Society in celebration of the anniversary of Robert Burns and his birth, with a spectacular “Burns Night” including great food, haggis, music, laughter, cheer, and a silent auction. Bring your checkbook! Saturday, January 23, 2016 at the Colonie Golf and Country Club, 141 Maple Road (85A) in Voorheesville, NY 12186
Cash bar starts at 6 p.m.
Dinner begins at 7 p.m.
Reservations due by January 15, 2015
Simply detach the reservation form below and mail with check for $55pp to:
William S. Burke, 51-C Hiland Springs Way, Queensbury, NY 12804
Contributions to Silent Auction greatly appreciated!
Reservation Receipt
Member________________________ Guests #_______________
Check #__________ Total $_________________ Date ________
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Member______________________________________
Indicate number of meal(s): ______ Chicken Marsala ______ Baked Salmon
______ Roasted Prime Rib ______ Mushroom Ravioli_
Check #__________ Total $_________________ Date ________