President’s Report

Scottish Society of Tidewater March 4th, 2008

Yet Another Burns Nicht!!!!

Many SST members in attendance at the home of Elaine Gordon (a reported direct descendant of the bard himself!)

Philly Midwinter Celtic Festival

A crew of SST members made the trek to Philadelphia for a three-day weekend of great music, great food, great beers, and great company!

Skip & Marcey Hunter, John McGlynn and Donna Looney, Erin Morrissey, Lynnette Fitch Brash & EJB

The Newest SST Member Please welcome ….

Rebekah Siannen Hood

Born: Tuesday, February 5 at 8:18amVitals: 8 lbs, 10.4 oz, 21 inches.

Native Language: Gaelic

Upcoming Events

Tuesday, March 11th Special FREE Concert

featuring “Heritage Aire Celtic Ensemble” of the USAF Heritage of America Band

Virginia Beach Central Library - 7pm

Sponsored by the Scottish Society of Tidewater

St. Baldrick’s Day The mission of the St. Baldrick's Foundation is

to raise awareness and funds to conquer Kids' Cancer by shaving heads on St. Patrick's Day.

As usual, we are supporting the ‘Yes Way, Jose!’ team …

Activities will take place at the Norfolk Sheraton Waterside from 10 am to 2:30 pm.

Our own Scott MacGregor will be there to be shaved after the St. Patrick's Parade. PLEASE support Scott in this worthwhile endeavour!

Nessie!

We need to get Nessie in top shape for the St. Patrick’s Day Parade, as well as the Azalea Festival Parade of Nations

We are meeting this Saturday, March 8th, between 9:30-10:00 am at Church of the Ascension - Larry McCauley will be bring paint, etc. … please consider coming out to help paint/clean/etc.

Tartan Day Ceilidh 2008 To be held at Church of the Ascension Hall Saturday, April 12th, 2008 All Scottish menu - catered by Graham

Smith et al. from the Green Oak Live trad. music for ceilidh dancing $25 per person We need volunteers to help with

decorating, etc.!!!! Buy your tickets TONIGHT!!!!!!!!

Virginia International Tattoo April 18-20, 2008 The SST will again be attending this

year's performance of the show on Saturday, April 19th as a group

The cost is $29.75 per ticket for members. Ticket purchases will have to be made by March 16.

Contact George Phillips for more information, and to buy tickets!

Azalea Festival Parade of Nations

Saturday, April 19th, 2008 Tailgate party from 8:00am-

10:00am in the Harbor Park parking lot, where the parade floats muster

Parade step-off is at 10:00am This is a fun event - please consider

attending - as always, volunteers are welcomed!

Next SST Meeting

Saturday, April 12th, 2008

Tartan Day Ceilidh!!!!!!!!