1. President’s Report Scottish Society of Tidewater October 1 st, 2008

2. Recent Events (Today!) Everyone is fine, but unfortunately, Lynette Crouch was in a car accident this morning on the High Rise Bridge, with Eadlyn Crouch in the car. Baby is unscathed, Mom has a bit of whiplash - please send your good thoughts and prayers their way!

3. Recent Events 3rd Annual William Wallace Day Commemoration Keynote Speakers: Randy & Carolyn Bruce - The Battle of Stirling Bridge Thanks to everyone who came together to make this happen, especially the two Lyn(n)ettes!

4. Recent Events Scottish Fiddle Legend - John Turner Friday, September 5th, 2008 A good crowd, considering the oncoming tropical storm! Amazing Jam session after the concert! Upcoming workshop - Sat., October 11th in W’burg … spectators $20 including lunch!!!!

5. Recent Events Saturday, September 27th SST Annual Picnic A special thanks to Stacy Apelt, for handling the BBQ, as well as the sound system Extra special thank you to Terri Woodard, for all of her hard work with setting up, and getting sodas, ice, etc., etc.

6. Upcoming Events Saturday, October 4th Celtic Festival @ Murphy’s Grand Irish Pub Music (lots of bands) Seamus Kennedy, Town Pants, Ceann NNPPD&D An Còmhlan (The Circle/Group/Band) Vendors, society tables, food and drink, etc. Williamsburg Scottish Festival Moved to new venue this year SST will have a table, as usual - we need volunteers to help out!

7. Upcoming Events Saturday/Sunday, October 25th/26th Richmond Highland Games Come see the fiddle competitions, including our own Charles Murla! (We are sponsoring a prize this year!) SST will have a table, as usual, please volunteer to help out …

8. Next SST Meeting Next Monthly Meeting - First Wednesday in November Don’t forget the Xmas Ceilidh on December 10th!