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The most important event of each year for the Murray Clan Society of North America is the Annual General Meeting (AGM).
An AGM is three distinct events – a meeting of the council; the AGM itself where clan members receive reports on the state of the organization from the President and other Society officers as well as serving as a means by members can give voice to their issues and concerns; the annual Clan Dinner at which we toast the haggis and enjoy a fine meal, entertainment, and one another’s company.

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AGM 2010

The 2010 AGM will be held on August 7, at the St Andrews Society of Detroit's Highland Games in Livonia, Michigan. David McMurray, Michigan Commissioner, will host this AGM. In most years, the event goes from Thursday through Saturday. Saturday is the 7th. The festival's website is www.highlandgames.com/.

The Murray Clan Society AGM will be Saturday August 7, 2010 at the 161st annual Detroit St. Andrews Society Scottish Festival and Highland Games, located at Greenmeade Park in Lavonia, MI. Greenmeade is located 8 miles north of the Detroit Metro Airport at I-75 and 8 Mile Road.
We have reserved a block of 25 rooms at the Embassy Suites Motel located at 19525 Victory Parkway, Livonia MI. Room cost is $99.00 per night double occupancy, and $89.00 per night for a single king bed, room. The reservations phone numbers are 1.734.6000 or 1.800.Embassy. The motel is located 5 minutes from the games and has a shuttle to transport people to the games if desired.
The AGM is a joint venture with Clan Hay. When you reserve your room tell the motel that you want room reservations for the Clan Hay-Murray Joint Gathering. We are planning a joint hospitality room at the motel for Friday evening and a joint banquet Saturday evening at the motel.

AGM Housing:
Embassy Suites Motel
19525 Victory Parkway Livonia MI

1.734.6000 or 1.800.Embassy

$99.00 per night double occupancy, and $89.00 per night for a single king bed.

AGM Clan Dinner:

This year's event will be a joint dinner with Clan Hay. Reservations must be made in advance. The deadline for reservations and payment is July 26, 2010. Tom Hay Bauer from Clan Hay is handling the reservations. All the necessary information for making reservations, including times, price and entree choice is found on the reservation form.

AGM 2011

The 2011 AGM will be held on the last weekend of July at The Pacific Northwest Scottish Festival in Enumclaw, Washington. Katherine Gildea, our Washington commissioner will host the AGM.

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The Murray Clan Society of North America will be represented at the following events. The schedule is updated as soon as information is available.

Commissioner - Sara Leonard
Maine Highland Games. 21 Aug. www.mainehighlandgames.org

Maryland

See: Northern Virginia, Maryland, District of Columbia

Michigan

Commissioner - David McMurray
St. Andrews Highland Festival and Games in Lovinia. 7 Aug. www.highlandfgames.com. (AGM venue).
Kalamazoo Scottish Festival. 28 Aug. www.kalamazooscottishfestival.org

Minnesota

Commissioner - Mary Murray
Minnesota Renaissance Festival 28-29 Aug. www.renaissancefest.com/MRF

Missouri

No further clan presence until next year.

New Jersey

No Murray clan presence in 2010.

New Hampshire

Commissioner - Barbara Kfoury
Quechee Vermont Scottish Festival. 21 Aug. www.quecheescottishfestival.com
New Hampshire Highland Games. 17-19 Sep. www.nhscot.org
Scotland Connecticut Highland Games. 10 Oct. www.scotlandgames.org

Ohio

No further clan presence until next year.

Ontario

Commissioner - Stan Fleming
Fergus Scottish Festival and Highland Games. 13-15 Aug. www.fergusscottishfestival.com

Pennsylvania

Commissioner - Jane Murray
Mclain Celtic Festival. 4 Sep, www.historicalsociety.com/tmhfestival.html
Green Lane Park Scottish-Irish Festival. 10-12 Sep. glpsifestival.org

New York State,

Commissioner - Ken Scallon
Central New York Scottish Games and Celtic Festival. 7 Aug. www.cnyscottishgames.org.
Capital District Scottish Games. 4 Sep. www.scotgames.org

Montana

No Murray clan presence in 2010.

Northern Virginia, Maryland, District of Columbia

Commissioner - Douglas Murray
Chesapeake Celtic Festival. 2-3 Oct. www.celticfest.net
Scottish Christmas Walk. 4 Dec. www.scottishchristmaswalk.com

Oklahoma

No Murray clan presence in 2010.

Scotland

Check at www.abercairny.com/murrayclansociety.html

South Carolina

Commissioner - Steve Murray
Charleston Scottish Games and Highland Gathering. 18 Sep. boonehallplantation.com

Tennesee

Commissioner - Corky Murray
Western Kentucky Highland Festival. 16 Oct. www.wkyhighlandfestival.com

Texas

Commissioner - AJ Murray III
Salado Scottish Clan Gathering and Highland Games. 12-14 Nov. www.ctarn-salado.org

Utah

No further clan presence until next year.

Vermont

See New Hampshire listing.

Virginia

Commissioner - Tom Murray III
Williamsburg Celtic Festival . 2-3 Oct. www.wsfonline.org
Meadow Highland Games . 23-24 Oct. www.richmondceltic.org

Washington

Commissioner - Kathy Gildea
Northwest Scottish Highland Games and Clan Gathering. 23-25 Jul. www.sshga.org

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The following is from the Whitehouse website.

"National Tartan Day, 2008
A Proclamation by the President of the United States of America

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Americans of Scottish descent have made enduring contributions to our Nation with their hard work, faith, and values. On National Tartan Day, we celebrate the spirit and character of Scottish Americans and recognize their many contributions to our culture and our way of life.

Scotland and the United States have long shared ties of family and friendship, and many of our country's most cherished customs and ideals first grew to maturity on Scotland's soil. The Declaration of Arbroath, the Scottish Declaration of Independence signed in 1320, embodied the Scots' strong dedication to liberty, and the Scots brought that tradition of freedom with them to the New World. Sons and daughters of many Scottish clans were among the first immigrants to settle in America, and their determination and optimism helped build our Nation's character. Several of our Founding Fathers were of Scottish descent, as have been many Presidents and Justices of the United States Supreme Court. Many Scottish Americans, such as Andrew Carnegie, were great philanthropists, founding and supporting numerous scientific, educational, and civic institutions. From the evocative sounds of the bagpipes to the great sport of golf, the Scots have also left an indelible mark on American culture.

National Tartan Day is an opportunity to celebrate all Americans who claim Scottish ancestry, and we are especially grateful for the service in our Armed Forces of Scottish Americans who have answered the call to protect our Nation.

NOW, THEREFORE, I, GEORGE W. BUSH, President of the United States of America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim April 6, 2008, as National Tartan Day. I call upon all Americans to observe this day by celebrating the continued friendship between the people of Scotland and the United States and by recognizing the contributions of Scottish Americans to our Nation.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this fourth day of April, in the year of our Lord two thousand eight, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and thirty-second.

GEORGE W. BUSH"