April 20th Membership Program:
“Battle of Culloden”
Graham Stone presented on the Battle of Culloden: the Most Tragic Day
in Scottish History! He brought a wonderful storyboard with photos (thanks to
Karen) and a videotape. There was some discussion following the presentation.
Thanks Loads Graham – what a treat!
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May 18
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7:00 p.m.
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General membership
Meeting, TREA* Building, Rapid City
PROGRAM: “Bealtaine (May
Pole) ” by Sally & Bill Knight
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June 1
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7:00 p.m.
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Board Meeting
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June 15
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7:00 p.m.
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General membership
Meeting, TREA* Building, Rapid City
PROGRAM: “Rosslyn
Chapel” by Jim Marrs
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June
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T.B.A.
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Midsummer’s Night
Gathering
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June 24-25
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Wyoming Celtic Festival, Gillette, Wy
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July 6
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7:00 p.m.
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Board Meeting
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July 20
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7:00 p.m.
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General membership
Meeting, TREA* Building, Rapid City
PROGRAM: “TBA ”
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Sept 1-3
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Dakota Clan Gathering
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*TREA = The Retired Enlisted Association building,
1981 East Centre Street, Rapid City
FESTIVAL DEBT – GONE!
Last month
I promised to list the names of individuals and businesses that helped us out
of last year’s festival debt with loans or donations. Here it is in random
order from our treasury accounting report: Robert Millican, Rapid Tax Service
(Carole Conrad), Cheryl Lemley, Aliyah Sanders, Gram and Alma Chesnut, Tim
Moss, Nila Boone, James Marrs, Pat and Gary Hamilton, John and Nancy Burke,
Bill and Sally Knight, Kerry Smith, Jim Byrne, Mark Renken (Athletics Judge)
and Kirk Spell (Athletics Director).
These people
did this to support us, not for their own self aggrandizements. Some of these
persons represent businesses who forgave legitimate bills against the
festival. We received one private donation for $1500! We all owe them our
gratitude.
I also wanted
you to realize the level of help that we have received from others. Mike and
Holly Lemay (String Thaw) have been especially helpful finding us new
opportunities to participate in other fund raising events in our community.
They were instrumental in securing our place as a co-sponsor of the New Years
Eve Hogmanay last year. We raised $700 that night. Also a big help that
evening was the Civic Center Catering Staff. Through ticket sales for the
symphony they were able to predict that the Hogmanay would be well attended.
They strongly advised us, to more than double our original catering order. We
did and it paid off.
Of course, I
must mention, and thank, all of our friends and members who helped with the
work of old fashioned fund raising at our events. It all helped us out of our
debt.
It is always
easier to come through crises with the help of good friends. Be sure to thank
them.
From here we
move forward. I promise you that the Festival Board is NOT headed toward debt
again. We are only spending money that we have. The Dakota Clan Gathering
will be supported by clan fees, vendor fees, sponsorships and donations.
Gary Hamilton
Thanks to Jim Byrne for
this contribution from an article by Seamus Boyle in the A.O.H. newspaper:
HEMOCHROMATOSIS!
It is a genetic disorder in
which the body absorbs excessive iron from the diet. The iron is then
deposited in various organs within the body such as the liver, pancreas,
endocrine glands and joints.
Symptoms may include one of more of the following:
1.
Chronic fatigue
2.
Impotence
3.
Arthritis
4.
Liver disorders
5.
Diabetes
6.
Cardiomyopathy
7.
Abdominal pain
8.
Bronzing of the skin
Diagnosis: a simple blood test called ‘Serum Iron Profile’.
This tests the transferring saturation and serum ferretin levels.
Treatment: it is most effective when begun early. The only
method of removing excess iron from the body is by removal of blood,
venesection or phlebotomy. Phlebotomy is performed over a period of time.
When the iron levels are back to normal they are monitored every three months.
Occurrence: one in every five Irish people are carriers of this
genetic disorder. It is only lately that this disorder has come to the
attention of the medical field as being prevalent in Irish people.
Your Input Needed
This newsletter would be far more
interesting with your input: news, events, culture, history, photos, new
Celtic businesses, anything. Submit your articles in MS Word doc and photos in
jpg format. E-mail to info@BlackHillsCelticEvents.org
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I’m working on it
– REALLY!
For some I’ve got
bio’s but no photo!
For others, I have
photos – but not bio’s!
SO what fun is
THAT!
I’ll work on
merging the photos AND the bio’s for next issue!
IRISH COFFEE: According to Alex Levine, "Only Irish Coffee
provides in a single glass all four essential food groups: alcohol, caffeine,
sugar, fat." : ) -------------
thanks to Janice Murraine for this tidbit! -----------------
We welcome any Scottish or Irish trivia from any member.
Please submit your thoughts to Info@BlackHillsCelticEvents.org
or
contact Pat Hamilton, newsletter editor.
God be with you (the
equivalent of “hello”): Dia Dhuit
(Dee-ah dwit)
A face without freckles
Is like a night without stars
Festival Planning Meeting
The
Dakota Celtic Festival will be called the Dakota Clan Gathering. This is to
reflect the more cultural, arts and educational focus of this year’s event. It
will be held at Memorial Park. We have most of our committee chairs appointed
and are well into budgeting. Solicitations have been sent to for vendors. The
advertising campaign is in motion.
We
are soliciting donations and sponsorships. If any of you have connections with
an organization or business that might help support this event, please contact
a board member or email info@BlackHillsCelticEvents.org
Participating businesses and organizations will be credited in various
ways through our public ad campaign.
Contributions
are tax deductible.
Exchange Club Convention
Ceilidh – April 28
Thanks
go to Carole Conrad, Jim Marrs, Matt Murraine and Christine, Jim Byrne, and Pat
and Gary Hamilton for helping to entertain at the District Convention of the
National Exchange club on April 28. Everyone showed up dressed in their Celtic
finery to show off at the Ceilidh. Suzanne Karl played the bag pipes. String
Thaw provided music. Suzanne
presented a fascinating talk on the history, construction and playing
techniques for the pipes. The afore mentioned crowd presented a fashion show
for the audience. They explained the origins and styles of the various tartans
and articles of clothing. The
Exchange Club audience was tremendous. They clapped wildly and offered lavish
compliments after the show. Thanks to all who helped.
Budget
Geneaology
The genealogy association meets every 3rd
Friday of each month at the Canyon Lake Senior Citizen’s Club. Contact Nila
Boone if you have any questions.
Follow-up On Granite Faces
Bonspiel
Well,
if you missed the Bonspiel
on May 5-7 you passed up a
chance to see an
unusual event. Jim Byrne, Pat
and Gary
Hamilton and friends took
turns playing three curling team matches as the SIS team. Everyone who played
had good time learning to slide and sweep.
Doug
Cragun and Gary Hamilton helped out at the concession stand for a shift each.
The
SIS curling team record was 0-1-2. But, it was fun. The Rushmore Curling Club
has invited back again next year. Let’s put together another team and get a
few more of you involved!
The Sons of Norway host dancing
lessons at the Canyon Lake Senior Citizens’ Center each Monday evening at 6:30. We’re learning
some Norwegian dances and are preparing to learn some Celtic dances.
PROGRAM:
Graham Stone presented on the
Battle of Culloden: the Most Tragic Day in Scottish History! What a treat!
MEETING CALLED TO ORDER @ 7:30 P.M.
OLD BUSINESS:
Exchange Club has invited our members to a Ceilidh on 4/28; please
come in Celtic dress as there will be an informal Celtic fashion show. Rushmore
Curling Club Bonspiel could use some volunteer help on May 5-7. We can
also enter a beginning team for $80. Pat Hamilton moved and Nila Boon seconded
a motion to ask members at meetings if they wish to dispense with
reading minutes from last meeting since a summary appears in the
newsletter. The motion passed.
Treasurer’s Report: St Pat’s dinner grossed $1,581, expenses $884. Checking
account balance $2650. All debts from 2005 Highland Festival are paid.
Several people forgave debts.
Discussion included keeping
expense overview for major events.
Membership Growth: Sign-up/guestbook
at events.
Follow-up on names of ticket
buyers on website and at Dahl.
Invite them to join and invite
them to other events.
Publicity Chair: Sabrina Shull will take files from Gary Hamilton.
Clan Gathering(Highland
Festival): We have support from
several groups; Lemays (String Thaw) , Kirk Spell and Mark Renken (Highland
Athletes), Sandra and James Lassle (Sturgis), Mark Rowland (Bag Pipers). We
are working on a low cost, volunteer event. Will limit risk money. Dublin
Square Pub will sponsor band Saturday night and set-up a beer tent. Children’s
activities will be major focus. Will hold it at Memorial Park Band Shell. No
gate fee. Event insurance is up to $600 now. Dorm rooms at NAU may be
available at $16/nite. Board recommended SIS put up $500 seed money. Motion
by Jim Marrs, second by Nila Boon. Motion carried.
Roberts Rules of Order
(abridged): Jim Marrs moved adoption
as written. Graham Stone seconded. Motion carried. Reminder
about Sons of Norway folk dancing,
6:30 pm
Mondays at Canyon Lake Senior Center.
SD School of
Mines Cultural Expo: This was a
superb event. Bill Knight volunteered to chair our group for next year.
NEW BUSINESS:
Budget Committee: Set-up SIS schedule and budget by July 1 for July
2006 thru June 2007. Jim Byrne, Pat Hamilton, Jim Marrs and Carole Conrad. Meeting
Program Ideas: Dance lessons and Catalog Resource Night.
Meeting adjourned at 9:05 pm.
Submitted
by Pat Hamilton (substituting for Sally Knight)
Not available at this time.
Will publish in next newsletter.
President Gary
Hamilton, info@BlackHillsCelticEvents.org
Vice President Bill Knight
Secretary Sally Knight
Treasurer Carole Conrad
Board Members Aliyah
Sanders, Kerry Smith, Jim Byrne, James Marrs, John Burke
Membership Open
Web Site Robert
Millican with apprentices: Gary & Pat Hamilton, and Aliyah Sanders
Newsletter Pat
Hamilton, info@BlackHillsCelticEvents.org
If you would like to contribute an article or story, list an event,
submit a photo, etc. to the newsletter, please email the item to me by the 5th
of each month.
PO Box 765, Rapid
City SD 57709
