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PO Box 765, Rapid City SD 57709

BlackHillsCelticEvents.org

605-399-7203

Volume 7 Issue 7 July 2005

Letter from Our President

Hello Fellow Society Members,

Now that the hot days of summer are here let’s hope they carry on right through Labor Day weekend. One nice weekend and we could have a very large crowd visiting the festival. Most of the major planning is done and now we need volunteers to assist with the detail work. The schedule includes new events and all the old favorites. Also, we are planning an expanded list of activities for the children. At the July membership meeting we would like to start lists of volunteers to work at the festival. Our plan is to get enough people signed up that a person will work a two hour shift and then have the rest of the day to enjoy the festival. It looks like we could easily have the biggest and best festival yet.

Just a reminder, we are always looking for new members. If you know someone that is interested in things Celtic please bring them to the meeting and we will welcome them into the society.

At all the membership meetings we try to have a short program or some entertainment of some kind. If you would like to present something or know of someone, please contact John Burke so he can schedule you in.

The July meeting will be July 21^st at 7:00 PM at the TREA building. PLEASE come and help us prepare to host this outstanding event.

I hope to see all of you at the meeting.

Your President,

Bill Bom

605-399-7203

things802@hotmail.com

VOLUNTEERS ARE NEEDED to make our 2005 Festival a success.

Please contact President Bill Bom at 605-399-7203 or email things802@hotmail.com

Forms are available online at www.blackhillscelticevents.org

For additional information or questions contact Aliyah Sanders at kestreldancing@hotmail.com or call 605-641-6833

Members may order tee shirts, tank tops and sweatshirts in advance, or after the event at the same price.

Contact Bill Bom at 605-399-7203 or email things802@hotmail.com

Upcoming Events

July 14	7:00 pm	Festival Planning Meeting, TREA Building, Rapid City
July 21	7:00 pm	General Membership Meeting, TREA Building, Rapid City
July 28	7:00 pm	Festival Planning Meeting, TREA Building, Rapid City
August 4	7:00 pm	SIS Board Meeting, TREA Building, Rapid City
August 11	7:00 pm	Festival Planning Meeting, TREA Building, Rapid City
August 18	7:00 pm	General membership Meeting, TREA Building, Rapid City
August 25	7:00 pm	Festival Planning Meeting, TREA Building, Rapid City
September 2-4		Dakota Celtic Festival & Highland Games, Rapid City

Scottish & Irish Society

Minutes of the General Meeting, June 16, 2005

The meeting was called to order by President Bill Bom. The minutes of the previous meeting were read and approved, and Bob Goldey reported that we have approximately $1800 in the checking account.

Gary Hamilton reported that we do have a web site, however a few modifications need to be done.

Bill Bom reported that Festival plans are progressing with the following confirmed: Star of the West complex as well as bandstand, chairs, etc., Musicians comprised of Men of Worth, Fiddlers Three and String Thaw.

Since the Alex Johnson nor Ramkota hotels are not available for the concerts, other locales are being investigated.

To reduce costs for the athletics this year it has been decided by Kirk Spell that there will be only “A” athletes (no professionals) in attendance with five awards for each division.

John Salyers suggested we contact Marge Rosario and discuss the additional activities for children that we have, so that she may incorporate them into her existing program.

A discussion was held regarding the grand entry parade. It was decided to hold it at 9:00 AM, instead of noon; and to include the pipers and athletes along with the clan procession.

There being no further business, the meeting adjourned.

Respectfully Submitted by Carole Conrad, Acting Secretary

Scottish & Irish Society

Board of Directors Meeting, June 2, 2005

The Board of Directors met at TREA with the following members present: Bill Bom, Bill Knight, Bob Goldey, Gary Hamilton, Midge Schmidt, John Salyers, and Carole Conard

A discussion was held on the fact that we still do not have a web site and that the lack of a web site is hampering our ability to attract musicians, vendors, clan tents, etc. for the Festival in September. Gary Hamilton volunteered to investigate possible servers and to get a site going as soon as possible.

Bill Bom reported that Mark Renken and Kirk Spelling have agreed to conduct the athletic games and that there will not be any professionals participating this year. The “challenge cabre” will be a new addition this year.

John Salyers announced that the trebuchet is complete and ready to go.

A discussion was held on the necessity of raising the dues because of our additional annual expenses of a web site and storage shed. Gary Hamilton moved that the dues be raised to $20 per year for individuals, and to $30 per year per family. This would go into effect in January, 2006. The motion was seconded by John Salyers and passed unanimously.

Respectfully Submitted by Carole Conrad, Acting Secretary

Officers and Board Members

President Bill Bom, 605-399-7203

Vice President Bill Knight

Secretary Karen Stone

Treasurer Bob Goldey

Board Members

Carole Conrad, Gary Hamilton, John Salyers, Midge Schmidt, Ryan Tucker
Membership & Web Site

Newsletter Karyn Snook, ksnook2002@yahoo.com

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