The Caledonian Society of Arizona

The Desert Highlander
Newsletter for
JUNE 2020
is now on-line

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Newsletter Editor
Iain Lundy

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to Join or Renew!

We have reset the membership year to start with the annual Scottish Games.

Scots Hotline
480-788-6694

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The Caledonian Society
of Arizona
P.O. Box 50092
Phoenix, AZ 85076

Public Relations
Don Finch
480-252-0152

President's Letter for June 2020
David McBee

I hope you are all well. Miss the laughter and smiling faces even more.

Well, it just keeps getting weirder and weirder. Between lockdowns and curfews, I don't know when we can get together again in person. Maybe there is a virtual way to get in one big chat session together and raise a toast or two. Keep thinking on it.

We will be having a virtual Board meeting on June 8th. It also looks like we might be making progress on getting some of our main sponsor money. We shall see how this goes. This is a challenging time for all. So many Games are just throwing in the towel this year. It is sad.

But we must look to the future and see what we can make happen in the coming year. Let’s grab a bagpiper and stroll forth into the unknown. At least we’ll sound cool.

SLAINTE, DAVID

Events

Due to the COVID-19 situation, no Gatherings are planned for the near future.

Support our Vendors

In support of our vendors in these difficult times, we recommend that you continue to shop with them online if you can since they cannot attend any events for who knows how long. Tell them that you are a member of the Caledonian Society of Arizona and see what special treatment they may have in store for you.

Kilt Rental USA - high-quality authentic formal kilt rental services

Four Peaks Brewing - Order from the takeout/delivery menu, or
Visit our Bodega for staple foods, cleaning supplies, and other essentials

Ring Weaver Chains - Chains, bracelets, purses

Sweet Earth Art - Jewelry, Paintings, Clothing
   Call 602-460-0710 for $5 off shirts/hats; sarong & jewelry offers

Copper and Fire Jewelry - Copper Wire, Sterling Silver and Designer Jewelry
   10% discount to CSA members

Crafty Celts - Torcs, Earrings, Pendants, Brooches, Pins, Hair itens: more

Celtic Jackalope - Celtic Art, Shirts, Badges, Jewelry, Banners, custom work
   10% coupon with Newsletter subscription

Clan Inebriated - Promoting Scottish / Irish Heriage, merchandise

Celtic Raven Studio - Mugs, ornaments
   Coupon "PHXGAMES" for 10% discount

Celtic Cure - All natural ointments, balms, lotions, and holistic products

Irish Charm - Handcrafted Celtic design sterling silver jewelry

St. Croix Weaving - Handwoven tartan creations - apparel, table linens

Sean's Celtic Creations - Original Celtic jewelry, California tartan items

Zarpara Vineyard - An Arizona Farm Winery - 7 grape varieties
   Hand-delivered wine to SE Arizona, & Willcox/Tucson/Phoenix corridor
   Enter SCOTWINE for 10% discount, free shipping until 4/30 (then too hot)

Society Membership

Membership News
We have re-aligned our membership year to coincide with the annual Phoenix Scottsh Games, thus April through March

Enjoy the many Benefits:
- help preserve Scottish culture in the Valley
- fun & camaraderie with fellow Scots (multi-generational)
- free admission to CSA Gatherings
- free monthly Desert Highlander newsletter
- free annual consultation session with Our Genealogist
- free name/clan badge
- volunteer opportunities galore!

2020-2021 Memberships
- - $30.00 single and $50 Family (at the same address)
It's easy - just jump to the Membership Page for the form.

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