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

The Newest SST Member Please welcome …. Eadlyn Alexandra Crouch Born: Sunday, March 30th, at 5:03pm Vitals: 6 lbs, 9 oz, 20” long Future Plans: Highland Dancer and/or Bagpiper

Recent Events Heritage Aire Celtic Ensemble OV St. Paddy’s Day Parade St. Baldrick’s Day Event After-Parties at Blackfinns and The Red Shoe “Celtic Cultural Café” at Tallwood High

Tartan Day Ceilidh 2008 Thank you to everyone who came out, and especially to those of you that made major contributions in helping with the preparations! A good time was had by all! Some lessons learned - next year will be even better!!!!

Upcoming Events Open Band eXperience Saturday May 17, :00-7:30 pm (workshop) 7:30-10:30 pm (dance) St. John’s Lutheran Church 8919 Tidewater Dr, Norfolk

Upcoming Events May 24th - June 1st Prism Theatre at Scope Tickets are $42 and up …

Joint SST/St. A’s Spring Picnic Sunday, June 8th - 2:30pm-6:00pm To be held at the home of the St. Andrew's Society President, Stacy Apelt in Norfolk. The meats (Don's BBQ !!), sodas, and waters will be provided by the St. Andrew's Society. Scottish Society members will provide the desserts. Participants should bring a side dishes, adult beverages, lawn chairs, and musical instruments.

Upcoming Events 3rd Annual William Wallace Day Commemoration Saturday, August 23rd - Blackfinns in Waterside

Upcoming Events Scottish Fiddle Legend - John Turner Friday, September 5th, 2008 Contemporary Art Center of Virginia Sponsored by the SST $15 per person - tickets will be going on sale soon! You can pay and reserve your ticket TONIGHT!!!!! Our goal is to sell at least 150 tickets Jam session after the concert Fiddle workshop on Saturday, September 6th

Next SST Meeting Tuesday, June 3rd, 2008