Significant Notes from the President (January 2010)
Welcome 2010!!
As usual the start of a new year provides each of us with a chance to reflect on our previous experiences and set goals and expectations for the future. Those reflections and expectations must take into account and balance the sorrows, failures, successes and delights that each of us will no doubt encounter. May each of us find the strength and desire to fulfill our own dreams, show compassion to others and successfully meet the challenges that may confront us in 2010.
As a counterpoint to the several days of seasonal inversions that leave most of us in gray, cold surroundings, the association is pleased to provide warmth, bright lights, music, laughter, good food and great company at our annual Robert Burns Suppers held at USU and BYU. These two delightful venues bring all of us together in comfort so we can celebrate the literary genius of Robert Burns while getting to know one another better. We are always delighted at the number of members and non members who actually attend both events despite the geographic distance between the two sites. So come join us at either one or both Suppers for an evening of gaiety, Scottish cultural exchange and good socializing regardless of the long, dark, cold nights this season brings us. January 29 and February 6 are the dates to attend. Visit the special features on both Suppers in this web edition. Reservations must be made at least 24 hours in advance.
The board and its committees remain active by gathering resources and personnel to engage in the various projects our 2010 goals have set for us. We have some exciting plans to better benefit our members as well as better facilitate our association efforts. Please consider joining one of our committees to lend your expertise, time, and enthusiasm!! Please note the committee listings and contacts so you can introduce yourself and lend a helping hand. Visit our volunteer link in this web edition. We recently enjoyed a couple of noteworthy successes:
Thank you Doe Corrine who decorated our award-winning holiday tree at the West Valley Cultural Tree contest. You’ve never seen such a collection of Scotland in one tree!
Thank you Gale Cotton who generated our first electronic and colored edition of the Clarsach for our membership. An edition filled with colorful photos and articles on things Scottish. Members, be sure to notify Gale of your preference for this color version by sending her your email address ASAP. Our print version will still be available to those without email service but will also remain a black& white edition.
I hope to see and meet most of you at our Burns Suppers later this month and early February! Til then, stay warm, surround yourselves with those you care for and enjoy each day!
Welcome 2010!!
As usual the start of a new year provides each of us with a chance to reflect on our previous experiences and set goals and expectations for the future. Those reflections and expectations must take into account and balance the sorrows, failures, successes and delights that each of us will no doubt encounter. May each of us find the strength and desire to fulfill our own dreams, show compassion to others and successfully meet the challenges that may confront us in 2010.
As a counterpoint to the several days of seasonal inversions that leave most of us in gray, cold surroundings, the association is pleased to provide warmth, bright lights, music, laughter, good food and great company at our annual Robert Burns Suppers held at USU and BYU. These two delightful venues bring all of us together in comfort so we can celebrate the literary genius of Robert Burns while getting to know one another better. We are always delighted at the number of members and non members who actually attend both events despite the geographic distance between the two sites. So come join us at either one or both Suppers for an evening of gaiety, Scottish cultural exchange and good socializing regardless of the long, dark, cold nights this season brings us. January 29 and February 6 are the dates to attend. Visit the special features on both Suppers in this web edition. Reservations must be made at least 24 hours in advance.
The board and its committees remain active by gathering resources and personnel to engage in the various projects our 2010 goals have set for us. We have some exciting plans to better benefit our members as well as better facilitate our association efforts. Please consider joining one of our committees to lend your expertise, time, and enthusiasm!! Please note the committee listings and contacts so you can introduce yourself and lend a helping hand. Visit our volunteer link in this web edition. We recently enjoyed a couple of noteworthy successes:
Thank you Doe Corrine who decorated our award-winning holiday tree at the West Valley Cultural Tree contest. You’ve never seen such a collection of Scotland in one tree!
Thank you Gale Cotton who generated our first electronic and colored edition of the Clarsach for our membership. An edition filled with colorful photos and articles on things Scottish. Members, be sure to notify Gale of your preference for this color version by sending her your email address ASAP. Our print version will still be available to those without email service but will also remain a black& white edition.
I hope to see and meet most of you at our Burns Suppers later this month and early February! Til then, stay warm, surround yourselves with those you care for and enjoy each day!
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