President’s Report Scottish Society of Tidewater February 6 th, 2008

The Water Horse Follow-up to the program presented by SST Members at Coventry Elementary School last fall Organized by Lynnette Fitch Brash - we had a great turnout! Met a nice lady from Midlothian - Mhairi - who was taking (one by one) all of her grandchildren to see the film - new member!

The Royal Scots Dragoons Played at CNU along with the Band of the Coldstream Guards Many SST members in attendance, along with members of the NNPPD&D An outstanding show, even with some English leanings!

Memorial Fundraiser for Det. Jarrod Shivers Chesapeake Police Officer, killed in the line of duty Outgoing individual, involved in many activities throughout Hampton Roads, with a massive circle of friends. Police Emerald Society, together with several other organizations and businesses, organized a fundraiser at Paradocks in Chesapeake The community raised $25,000 for the family!!!

Tidewater St. A’s Burns Nicht A very enjoyable evening, with many SST members in attendance, despite the snow! The focus was on Robert Burns, with poems, toasts, dancing, music, and singing in honor of the bard. Many thanks to the St. A’s Board, including Stacy Apelt, Rob Lockwood, and Sandy MacGregor, for their hard work in organizing this event

Promoting Scottish Culture In Your Community Lynnette Fitch Brash prepared a Robert Burns display at Tallwood High School She is also organizing two events for this semester - “Celtic Café” - an Irish one in March, and a Scottish one in April

Upcoming Events The next couple of months are VERY busy for the local Celtic community … Please check the website regularly for updates – thanks, Scott! Here is a partial list of upcoming events … again, check the website for specifics on location, pricing, etc.

Upcoming Events Feb. 15 th - 17 th – Philly Midwinter Celtic Music Festival (see Lynnette/Edward for more details) Feb. 17 th - Ceili in Newport News - Midtown Community Center - 2-5pm - FREE!

12th Annual Scottish Symposium Williamsburg, VA - Feb , 2008 Sponsored by the Caledonian Foundation, USA This year’s event will celebrate the 10th anniversary of Tartan Day in the U.S. Dinner and reception on Friday evening, symposium all day Saturday, Dinner and reception on Saturday evening $175 for all, $50 for either dinner/reception Contact Byron Adams at (757)

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

Upcoming Events Mar. 4th - Three events in one day! SST Annual General Meeting - Elections! Natalie Ferguson Center at CNU Fundraiser for Det. Jarrod Shivers at Kangaroo Jac’s in Chesapeake (3-8pm) Mar. 7th - Two events in one day! Celtic Woman - Chrysler Hall Cherish the Ladies - Lynchburg, VA

Upcoming Events Mar. 8 th – TIAS Finnegan’s Church of the Ascension - No tickets at the door! Mar. 12 th - Sandler Center Mar. 15 th – Ocean View St. Patrick’s Day Parade Mar. 29 th - Richmond St. Patrick’s Day Parade/Fest. Mar. 29 th - Battlefield Ferguson Center at CNU

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 need volunteers to come out and help with this! Please see me after the meeting … this means you!

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 Poisoned Dwarf providing music for ceilidh dancing Approx. $25-$28 per person - menu is still being finalized. We need volunteers to help with decorating, etc.!!!!

Virginia International Tattoo April 18-20, 2008 The SST will again be attending this year's performance of the show on Saturday, April 19 th 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!

Baird Scholarship To date, we have not yet received any applications! Please consider applying … consult the website for further details on eligibility and the format of the application

Next SST Meeting Tuesday, March 4 th, 2007 Annual General Meeting - Elections Dues must be paid in order to vote! Carol Amarosi will now have further information on the candidates …