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11th June 2021
Hello Everyone!
The next meeting will be this Sunday June 13. If you wish a Zoom invite, contact Alex.
The Scottish American Society Zoom meeting will once again be held at 3:00. For those who have not received an invite
to our meetings, but wish to attend, please let Alex know. Also, If you have questions, he's the guy to ask. alrisk@aol.com.
Folks who have had problems signing in to Zoom, practice logging in before the meeting to check the audio and visual connections.
Zoom allows participants to practice how to participate in the meetings. There are a number of ways to do this, even if you
don't have a ZOOM account. Perhaps the easiest way is to check out Zoom's help site https://support.zoom.us/hc/en-us/articles/201362193-Joining-a-meeting
There are tips there to help participants join and use the meeting tools. There is also a video taking you through the
steps. But be aware, the narrator is a fast talking young woman, who, like all internet nerds, assumes that everyone can listen
and understand her subject as well as she does! It will probably take watching the video a few times to clearly understand
what she is telling us. Don't give up!"
Akron Public Library - The library is open for most business but not yet for meetings. Masks are required. Public computers
and Wi-Fi are available .A limited number of computers are available at every location. Wi-Fi can be accessed in every building
or from most parking lots. The TechZone is not open. It has shifted to a new temporary approach to service. Visit the library
website for details.
PIRATE DAY, We plan to set up at the Kiwanis Pirate Days in the Portage Lakes. It is scheduled for Saturday the 24 July
at Portage Lakes State Park, off Manchester Road from 10 am to 3 pm. (earlier for set up) on Saturday July 24 2021. We
need volunteers for our tent and a creative project / game for the visiting children. The Kiwanians also need volunteers
to help kids plus their families get on the boat rides to Treasure Island.
We would be delighted if you chose to dress as a pirate or “wench” - if you can think of a simple
game,that would be great. We have about a dozen swords to give for prizes. One year we did a sort of sand table with small
prizes in the sand and they used slotted spoons to dig out the treasure. Another time we used hoops and hooks for a sort
of vertical ring toss game.
ANNUAL SASY PICNIC We are planning an outside picnic for August (either 8 or the 15), at the Barrington house in Hartville.
They have close to four acres, with a pasture next door. Guests are welcome.
ST. ANDREWS CELERATION - We are hoping to resume our St. Andrews celebration. Christy Urquhart Walsh is beginning to
plan the event.
ONE WORLD DAY
www.clevelandculturalgardens.org - one-world-day
The Cleveland Cultural Gardens Federation will celebrate the 75 anniversary of the gardens this year. The celebration
will take place on August 29, 2021. The day begins with a Parade of Flags, followed by opening ceremonies and a naturalization
ceremony for new citizens of the United States, and food, music and dance in each of the Gardens. Alex Murray and Bill Kennedy
are planning our participation in this event. If you wish to help or participate, contact Alex at: alrisk@aol.com, or Bill
at: wkennedyjr@yahoo.com
BURNS DINNER Burns Dinner will take place at SYB Hall on January 21, 2022. There will be an auction of donated items
(we already have a few). We have contacted the SYB hall about arrangements. Life is beginning to return to normal! We are
already receiving items for the auction. We recently received a donation of a full (casual) kilt outfit*. Thanks to Dave
Allison for bringing it over.
*The kilt tartan is a MacDonell of Glengarry. This is the basic MacDonald sett with an additional white stripe. The oldest
sample dates from 1815.
The measurements are: Waist 33, Hip 45, Length 21.5. The jacket included is a blue-gray tweed day jacket. It is a size
44 short. If this set is of interest, we will sell it before the Burns Dinner to the highest bidder.
COVID VIRUS
The virus is still with us. Please get vaccinated if you havent already. Remember that hand washing, sanitizing, social
distancing and wearing a mask is the first line of defense against our mutual enemy, the Covid virus. Please do not believe
the anti-vaccine rhetoric
Indviduals are considered fully vaccinated two weeks after the one-dose Johnson & Johnson shot or the second dose
of either Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna vaccine series.
If you are not fully vaccinated, you are advised to continue wearing a mask to protect yourself and others.
Kilt for Scottish events
Highland Kilt Co info@highlandkilt.com. Maybe you would like to buy an inexpensive kilt for Scottish events. There will
be lots of events in 2021 where kilts will be just the thing to wear. There should be a Sasy Burns Dinner - kilts are welcome.
Check out these inexpensive kilts and accessories. https:highlandkilt.com
Scottish Imports
If you are interested in Scottish Pies and other goods, you will have to order them delivered since there are no local
dealers. There is a list on our web site on the Special Events page. (Or drop me a line & I'll email it to you.)
Scottish Food
Alex recommends:
Stewart's Scottish Market https://www.stewartscottishmarket.com/
Camerons British Foods. https://cameronsbritishfoods.com
The Scottish Banner https://www.scottishbanner.com
The June edition of the Scottish Banner is now available-subscribe to receive each issue direct from us! The Scottish
Banner is the Scottish communitys largest international newspaper for ex-pat Scots or those with an interest in Scottish culture
and tradition.
Join the conversation: #ScottishBanner or #TheBanner
The American-Scottish Foundation is embracing new communications platforms - delivering programming and events for members
and community via Zoom, Facebook Live events, podcasts and increased bulletins. As of May 3rd their bi weekly Podcast was
also streamed on Facebook and then available across your favorite pod partner platform. It is one year since they launched
their #ScotsInUS Podcasts.
Highland Dance: If anyone is interested in signing up for classes, please contact Christie Walsh. Adults interested in
Scottish Country Dancing? Christie may add an Adult Scottish Country Dance Class in future. Let her know if you want more
information.
Questions? Contact Christie Urquhart Walsh at: cwalsh345@yahoo.com or akronscottishdancers@yahoo.com
Ohio Scottish Arts School 2021 – Monday, June 28 & Friday, July 2, 2021
Due to circumstances beyond their control, the Ohio Scottish Arts School will be virtual this summer. Join them for a
unique and fun week. More information will be forthcoming.
Ohio Scottish Games 2021 – Normally held at Cuyahoga County Fairgrounds on the fourth Saturday in June the games
have once again been cancelled. Instead a virtual highland games program will be held June 25-26.
Love, virtual hugs, and good health to you all - please stay safe.
Slàinte!
Maggie
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