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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.
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.
The Murray Clan Society of North America will be represented at the following events. The schedule is updated as soon as information is available.
Alabama
No Murray clan presence in 2010.
British Columbia
No further clan presence until next year.
California
Commissioner - Donna Wood
Murray Clan tent cancelled. Pleasanton Scottish Gathering and Highland Games. 4-5 Sep. www.caledonian.org Donna's daughter's wedding is scheduled for the same time.
Fresno Highland Gathering and Games. 18 Sep.l www.scottishsociety.org
Colorado
Commissioner - Steve Murray-Wolf
Colorado Scottish Festival &Rocky Mountain Highland Festival. 14-15 Aug. www.scottishgames.org
Longs Peak Scottish-Irish Highland Festival. 9-12 Sep. www.scotfest.com
Connecticut
No Murray clan presence in 2010.
Florida
Commissioner - JD Murray
No further clan presence until next winter.
Georgia
Commissioner - Ed Murray
Stone Mountain Scottish Festival and Highland Games2. 15-17 Oct. www.smhg.org
Illinois
Commissioner - Ree Grisham
Midlothian Scottish Fair and Celtic Celebration. 25 Sep. www.villageofmidlothian.net/SFIndex.htm
Indiana
Commissioner - Dwight Spaulding
Columbus Scottish Festival. 11-12 Sep. www.scottishfestival.org
Iowa
Commissioner - Peggy Yotter
Celtic Highland Games of the Quad Cities . 19 September, Centennial Park, Davenport, IA. www.celtichighlandgames.org/
Kentucky
No Murray clan presence in 2010.
Maine
Commissioner - Sara Leonard
Maine Highland Games. 21 Aug. www.mainehighlandgames.org
Maryland
See: Northern Virginia, Maryland, District of Columbia
Massachusetts
Commissioner - Tom Murray, Jr.
Cape Cod Scottish Festival. 7 Aug. www.capecodscottishfestival.org/
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.
Montana
No Murray clan presence in 2010.
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
For further information check the following websites for other festivals and games. Then, contact the state commissioner ( see the Commissioners tab above ) to see whether they are planning to attend a specific festival. US Scots, Association of Scottish Games and Festivals, Keltic Nations schedule of North American events. Some of these sites also list Canadian and European festivals.
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"