We held an event at Pio-

neer Park. Skerryvore,

the number one Scottish

Band in the world, per-

formed to a packed

park. I’ve heard it said

they will return. We

couldn’t be happier.

If you look at the

Monthly Calendar, you

will note that we have

some fun events to look

forward to. Please de-

tach the calendar and

hang it somewhere in

view so you can make

sure you don’t miss any-

thing. Right now, I am

hearing, in my head, the

sweet sound of the

trumpet calling the

horses to the starting

gate. I know everyone is

looking forward to this

get-together at Tampa

Bay Downs. Then we

have our Traditional

Burns Supper with all

the Pomp and Circum-

stance due the Bard of

Scotland.

Our Dunedin Pantry

Food Drive is on-going

so please remember to

bring non-perishable

foods along with per-

sonal items that a per-

son would normally

need, i.e. toothpaste,

deodorant, razors, shav-

ing cream, etc. Just a

reminder that the

Board of Directors is a

very hard-working

group who has the diffi-

cult job of making sure

our organization stays

strong and heading to

the future. Please thank

them. Remember-

Honoring our Past is

Preserving our Future.

Warmly, Diane

In 1957, Dunedin Highland Middle school was opened and the first set of bagpipes was donated by the Thompson Publishing company in Dun-dee, Scotland.

In 1965, the very first Highland Games was held in Dunedin. The committee which organ-ized it included a number of Dunedin Citizens with Scottish ancestry.

According to our web site, the Scottish American Society was started in 1980 and they took ownership of the Historic Hall a few years later.

Greetings from the President

Editors Letter 2

Haggis Concert Series & DIFF

2 & 3

Membership Sec-retary

3

Robert Burns Supper

3

1st VP’s Thanks 3

A Little Wit from Anne

3

February 2019 Calendar

4

Feature

Articles

SCOTTISH AMERICAN SOCIETY OF DUNEDIN, Inc.

The Rampant Line

Volume II, Issue V 2018-19 Issue: February 2019 Editor: Patte Plount

Hello All,

On to Feb-

ruary, the

month of

LOVE. I

know you

all love your tartan so

please honor it by wear-

ing it on our Tartan

Night, February 1st.

Then the next thing we

would all like to see is

the color “red”, but in a

good way. Our Valentine

Party is on February

15th so wear your best

red outfit. We are having

much success with our

new activities and

events. I wish all of our

members were able to

partake in these enjoy-

able events. All I can say

is “WOW” about the

month of January.

The City of Dunedin is one of the State’s oldest towns, tracing its history to 1852, when Rich-ard L. Garrison recorded the first land deed. Its current moni-ker was bestowed in 1882 after two Scottish merchants J O Douglas and James Somerville, later named the settlement Dunedin after applying for the first Post Office in Northern Pi-nellas County.

Currently there are a number of Scottish organizations in the City. The SAS. The Daughters of Scotia, The SAMS, the DSAF, 3 Highland Dance groups and 6 pipe bands.

It was therefore amazing to me that more than one member of the SAS expressed the view that we should just let the Scottish American Society die a natural death.

Scotland has been handing down its traditions for close to a thousand years now, since the earliest days of the clans in the 12th century.

Screaming Orphans

Food Drive.

February 7th. 7:30 PM

917 Louden, Dunedin, FL

For tickets visit Eventbrite

or the Celtic Shop in Down-

town Dunedin.

Advanced sales $12.00

At the Door $15.00.

From the

2nd VP

Haggis Celtic Concerts

.However, Scottish traditions are not something sterile under glass and steel in a cold museum.

Scottish traditions are vibrant, living things, constantly growing and evolving, and every generation adds their thumbprint of its own particular Scottish culture to the whole.

Take traditional music as an example. We recently featured Skerryvore, from Tiree, who started life as a Ceilidh Band, playing Scottish Country Dance Music.

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cause of perception without taking

the time to find out more informa-

tion. We assume the worst, hope for

the best, but even then, the story

continues to evolve, especially in Cy-

ber Space. Over time that percep-

tion may change. Without correct

information, the truth is only but a

lie undiscovered. Be responsible,

ask questions, gather information,

before you assume, remember there

are always two sides to every story

and somewhere in the middle is usu-

ally the truth and a new reality.

Ethics, Honor, and Loyalty, virtues

seem to be disappearing with the

speed of light, the assistance of the

internet and the ignorant. It would

be so sad if that happens. Learn and

Live well. Patte Plount

ing us DIFF. DIFF would like to

schedule more noted films with the

SAS as its venue. These events have

certainly given us the lift we need to

survive and I applaud what they have

begun.

The subject is: Perception is reality.

“Things are not always as they seem,

Marketers and Artists rely on this to

make you see things the way they want

you to see them.... You can meet some-

one and they can tell you everything

you want to hear without any hint of

truth. The world we see is a reflection

of who we are and what we believe.”

by: Ashley Fern, elitedaily.com…May

2, 2013.

The point I am making; all too many

times people assume one thing be-

Welcome February, hearts and love

abound while we celebrate Valentine’s

Day. There are many events that are on

our calendar, please check them all out

and see if there is something that you are

interested in attending.

We encourage you to get involved in some

of the new programs that we are offering,

Alan McHale and Michael Lange have

been helping this organization to survive

and grow. They are bringing a breath of

fresh air through our doors with the Hag-

gis Concert Series.

Michael has been instrumental in bring-

From the Editor

Patte Plount

They are still playing the same style of mu-sic, with the same instruments and time signatures as they did when they started. But they have modernized it, given it their own identity and introduced this type of music to a whole new generation of Scot folks all over the World.

After leaving Florida, they were heading home and then on to Australia! It was also very interesting that some very prominent citizens in Dunedin expressed the view that they had never heard a better band in Dunedin. Given the number of events hosted in Dunedin every year, this is very meaningful!

I know change is difficult to manage, and hard to accept, but it is inevitable and we need to embrace it. We need to teach the next generation what it means to be

2nd VP cont’d from

the front page

“Scottish” and then allow them to put their own stamp on it. Whether it be food, drink, fashion, sport, music, dance or theater, they will convert it to something more con-temporary and embrace it. Our job, in my opinion, is to facilitate this! To encourage it and to let it happen. We have no right to allow our culture to fade and die – Scotland has given the world much more than it has ever taken and it is our responsibility to see that this continues. This is not about the personal ambitions of a few people or even the rights of a few active members of the So-ciety. It is about promoting and sustaining what makes Dunedin what it is. Delight-fully Scottish. —Alan McHale

Haggis Concert Series

The week of January

10-12 was 4 days of

great. Between the two

concerts hosted by the

SAS on the 10th and the

12th and DIFF, the only

words to say are:

“WOW.” A big thank

you go to our great

sponsors, in addition

Alan McHale, and-

Michael Lange who

turned a dream into a reality. Photos, by

Joan McHale, and Michael Lange.

On January 25th, the SAS hosted another grand Robert Burns Supper. Approximately 80 people were in attendance and all enjoyed a

delicious dinner of steak pie, salad, neeps and tatties. For desert; Pineapple/Coconut Trifle.

Our compliments to Marguerite’s Café’

The Address to the Haggis & Immortal Mem-ory, was delivered by: Alan McHale. Follow-ing in procession, Bruce Bernhart, Dave Stew-art, Ken Giesow. Lead by Piper Madison Poth,

Drum Major for Dunedin High School Band and Piper in World Champion Grade 2 Pipe Band. Allan Stewart sang “The Star of Robbie Burns”

and the Hardy’s did the “Toast to the Lads and Lassies.” Anne Isenberg entertained

us with a few poems from Robbie Burns. Jean Phillips delivered a wonderful invo-

cation and our own President Diane Burke leading the way as MC. We were also entertained by: The Dunedin High School Pipe Band & Highland Dancers.

Members

This month we realized the po-

tential of our Historic Hall as a

theatre venue. It was used for

The Skerryvore concert and

DIFF. Please continue to sup-

port the SAS during our transi-

tion, so we can preserve this

organization

for genera-

tions to

come.

Blessings and Prayers

January is renewal month

for annual memberships.

Please send in your member-

ship due to Dave Stewart no

later then January 31, 2019.

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We want to thank all

those who renewed or

new members, and affili-

ates for supporting the

SAS over this next year.

The Raes, The OBriens, The

Bynums, The Nicholsons,

Mary Keith, Mr. Burton, The

Aitkens

Affiliates: Sound Decisions

Cueni Brewing Co

Welcome

We are pleased to announce

“A Day at Tampa Bay Downs”

We are completely booked. A

total of 25 people are attending.

Special Thanks to Betty Aitken

for all her hard efforts in sales,

the contracts, and arranging to

get the tickets for everyone in

advance.

Well done Lass.

Robert Burns

Supper

"DUES DUES DUES"

Greetings to everyone. If you haven't done so, please remit your dues for 2019 as soon as possible.

The SAS is moving forward with some terri-fic programs and we need all members to get on board and show us their support.

Please get those checks in the mail soon as you can.

Thanks, Dave Stewart

Skerryvore & DIFF

Blessings and Prayers for the

following members that have

been under the weather in the

last month:

Anne Isenberg

Margaret Goodwin

Nancy Gordon

Margaret Wisniewski

Sarah Stewart

Margaret Bicknell

We wish them a very speedy recovery

and look forward to seeing them once

again around the house.

Thank You

Sponsors!

Day At the Horses

From the

Membership

Secretary

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Tartan Night

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Dave Hardy

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Dancers

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Downs

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Orphans See

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Friday Nighter

7PM

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noon till 4

DSCD Spring Ball

6 pm till 10

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noon—4

Scottish Cntry

Dancers 6-

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General Meet-

ing

7 PM

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tines Day

DOS

12 PM

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Friday Nighter

7PM

Valentine Party

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Dancers

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Friday Nighter

7PM

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SAS Tea Party

1-3 PM

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Cntry

Dancers

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Meeting 7 PM

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Tartan Night

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Friday Nighter

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January 2019

February 2019

Rent Historic Scottish Hall Please be aware, The Board of Directors

has made changes to costs of renting the

hall.

We have increased the rate, but are still be-

low the competition.

We have also relocated the stage, added a

60” TV to the multi-media center moved the

32” TV to the Macgregor Room, power

point hook up’s available,

Blue Ray/DVD for movies, as well as a

Karoke Machine, our speaker system has

been fixed and we have also added profes-

sional speakers and microphones that have

been donated. Alan McHale is letting us

borrow his spot lights for purposes of the

Haggis Celtic Concerts.

Anyone interested in booking an event

please contact Pres. Diane Burke for specif-

ics. 727-734-0757.

Ten interesting facts about Scotland

1. Home to tallest waterfall, EAS a' Chual

Aluinn, 658 feet. 2. Official animal: The uni-

corn 3. More than 790 islands 4.Oldest tree

in Europe, a twisted yew, more than 300 years

old. 5. Edinburgh was the first city in the

world to own a fire brigade. 6. 600 square

miles of fresh water lakes. 7. Highest propor-

tion of redheads in the world (bet you all

thought it was Ireland) 8. St Andrews Links is

named the home of golf. 9. Edinburgh is the

capital but Glasgow is the largest city. 10.

Raincoats were invented in Scotland by

Charles Macintosh (the reason why Brits refer

to their raincoats as Macs)

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Board of Directors

Pres.: Diane Burke 727-734-0757

1st VP: Allan Stewart 727-481-9857

2nd VP: Alan McHale 727-465-6228

Sec: Ann Isenberg 727-470-9375

Mmbr Sec: Dave Stewart 727-656-6098

Treas: Patte Plount 727-455-8470

Nwsltr: Patte Plount 727-455-8470

Anyone that has any questions, comments, ad-

ditions, or subtractions, please do not hesitate

to contact the appropriate Board Member or

President Diane Burke.

From the 1st VP Allan Stewart

Sarah, Caroline and I would like to extend

our gratitude for the sympathy and love you

have shown to us in the loss of my father,

Allan Stewart.

Thank you for the contributions you made to

the Scottish American Society of Dunedin in

my father's name.

All your cards and phone calls meant so much

to us. In addition, I would like to thank all of

you who have been in touch with my mother,

Sarah, since she was hospitalized. The plan

is for her to come down to Dunedin some time

in February. I will be back sooner and look

forward to seeing all of you.

—Allan Stewart

A Little Wit from Anne

917 Louden Ave. Dunedin, FL 34698

Phone: 727-734-0757

Scottish American Society

of Dunedin, Inc.

E-mail: Scottishamerican2015@gmail.com

Facebook Site: “Official Site:

Scottish American Society of Dunedin, Inc.”

Website:

sas-dunedin.com

Discover the Rich Culture, History & Heritage

of “SCOTLAND”

We are on the Web and Facebook

E-mail:

Scottishamerican2015@gmail.com

Facebook Site:

“Official Site:

Scottish American Society of

Dunedin, Inc.”

Website:

sas-dunedin.com

917 Louden Ave.

Dunedin, FL 34698

Phone: 727-734-0757