Lord Bruce and "Clan Chiefs' Heirs Project" During the 2023 Scottish North American Community Conference (SNACC) on December 1-2 in Alexandria, Virginia, Charles Edward Bruce, Lord Bruce, spoke about the “Heirs’ Project” of the Standing Council of Scottish Chiefs (SCSC.) Lord Bruce serves on the Executive Committee of the SCSC. Lord Bruce reported that an important issue has become known as the “Heirs’ Project.” Here is a summary of his remarks. We’ve taken our responsibility to our heirs very seriously. We’ve prepared a short booklet which has been distributed to our heirs and successors and lays out what they could expect and what a good chief should be expected to do. So what are these expectations you may ask. Being a chief is about relationships. It’s important to demonstrate the necessary care and concern for clan or family. There are different ways to do this. Write an occasional column for the clan society newsletter. Be prepared to receive visitors to your home. Discuss your shared history. Make occasional visits to attend games and other events overseas. But above all, be a good listener. Most society folk in the United States are fiercely proud and protective of their chiefs… The useful goal of the heir’s project is to help chiefs, heirs, and societies to plan wisely and to do what they can to make sure these relationships are as good as they can be in the years ahead. Learn more here: https://www.cosca.scot/post/clan-chiefs-heirs-project |
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Clan Campbell WikiTree Genealogy Projects Clan Campbell Society (North America) has created three major projects on its WikiTree account. WikiTree is a genealogy website that allows users to research and to contribute to their own family trees while building and collaborating on a singular worldwide family tree within the same system. The Societys account now includes 35,730,082 profiles that are edited by 1,040,611 members from around the world. The three projects are: "Campbells of … Projects" that identifies various Campbell families that settled or passed through colonial North America, such as Virginia, Maryland, Delaware, Kentucky, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Nova Scotia, an Prince Edward Island. "Campbell Patriot Project" uses Y-DNA documentation to identify Campbell descendants of American Patriots, similar to the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) and Sons of the American Revolution (SAR). "Campbell DNA Group Project" augments genealogical research and provides general insight concerning the Clan’s overall history and genetic composition. Learn more here: https://www.cosca.scot/post/clan-campbell-wikitree-genealogy-projects |
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CASSOC Symposium 2023: Volunteers and Events This was the second session of the Clans and Scottish Societies of Canada (CASSOC) 2023 Symposium for Growth conducted on November 19, 2023. A session on Heritage was conducted on Saturday, December 16, 2023, and will be summarized in January. The final session on Sustainability will be held on Saturday, January 20, 2024, at 4:00 pm ET. Register here: https://www.scotscanada.ca/en/meetings-2023/symposium-for-growth-and-success Paul Johnston, President and Chief Commissioner, Clan Johnston/e in America, highlighted that they often struggle to find enough volunteers, with some ending up filling multiple roles. To address this, they have implemented a membership system that automates certain processes and provides flexible timing to avoid burnout. With regards to outreach, engagement, and merchandise strategies, Paul presented on the effectiveness of their quarterly outreach efforts, emphasizing the importance of persistence in achieving breakthroughs. Terence Myles, VP and Highland games Coordinator for Clan MacNeil in Canada, emphasized the importance of approachability and inclusivity. He also mentioned the use of attractions like an old Scottish map of the clans, a book called Kith and Kin, and tartan books. He emphasized that their focus is on providing a memorable experience for their members, rather than making a significant profit. Barbara MacLennan, Executive, Past President and Past Vice-President, Clan Maclennan Worldwide - Canada, discussed her clan's use of social media and online seminars to stay connected and share information. She highlighted the efforts of their webmaster, in conducting genealogy research and organizing online seminars. Doug Doughty, Commissioner for Central Canada, Clan MacAulay Association, emphasized the importance of work-life balance among volunteers, the use of social media for communication, and the resources available to clan members, including a clan commissioners guide. He also highlighted the value of clan gatherings in identifying potential leaders and encouraging younger member involvement. Learn more here: https://www.cosca.scot/post/cassoc-symposium-for-growth-and-success-volunteers-and-events
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Join the Council of Scottish Clans and Associations! We welcome clan and family groups, St. Andrew's Societies, local and national Scottish heritage organizations, games and festival organizers, and purveyors of Scottish goods and services. Your organization will receive our e-newsletter, gain access to the Members Services section of the website, become eligible to vote, and receive all other benefits of members. If you want to join for the first time, you can join here: https://www.cosca.scot/join#join If you are a current member, you can renew through your MembershipWorks account here: https://www.cosca.scot/delegate-account#myaccount. This account has separate login credentials and cannot be accessed using your Member Services account. If you have forgotten your credentials, please contact cosca@bforbes.com. Scottish heritage societies are stronger together! Welcome to the New Organizational Member in December 2023: Welcome back to the renewing Organizational Members in December 2023: Dec 31, 2023 - Clan Young Society Dec 31, 2023 - Clan Macneil Association of America Dec 28, 2023 - Clan Henderson Dec 27, 2023 - Scottish American Women's Society of D.C. Dec 25, 2023 - Clan Wardlaw Association Dec 18, 2023 - Clan Buchanan Society International Inc. Dec 17, 2023 - Clan Graham Society Dec 15, 2023 - Clan Keith Society USA Dec 15, 2023 - Clan Baird Society Worldwide, Inc. Dec 14, 2023 - Clan Carruthers Society International Dec 12, 2023 - Clan Irwin Association Dec 9, 2023 - Clan Little Society, Inc. Dec 9, 2023 - Clan Rose International Dec 7, 2023 - Clans & Scottish Societies of Canada Dec 6, 2023 - Clanranald Trust Dec 6, 2023 - Clan Crawford Association Dec 2, 2023 - Clan Urquhart Association
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