m the Gillean Call THE NEWSLETTER OF THE CLAN MACLEAN ASSOCIATION OF NEW ZEALAND INCORPORATED Chief: Sir Lachlan Maclean of Duart and Morvern, Bt., CVO, DL, 28 th Chief of Clan Maclean Patron: Dame Cath Tizard ONZ, GCMG, GCVO, DBE, QSO. ISSUE NUMBER : 62 MARCH - MAY 2012 FROM PRESIDENT IAN S DESK Greetings to all of you. The upcoming Clan Maclean Gathering this year celebrates the 100 th anniversary of the opening of the restored castle at Duart. To mark this historic event, the Clan Maclean International Association has decided that rather than presenting individual gifts from each Association to the Chief at the Gathering, we should all contribute to one gift from everyone. A decision has now been made that the gift will be new oak gates for the entrance to the castle. The doorway was iconic for the 1912 Gathering since the Chieftain of Ardgour knocked on the temporary gates to summon forth the Chief on that occasion. New gates, made of oak, could not therefore be a more suitable gift for us all to present, and the Chief has agreed that he would be happy with such a gift. It will indeed be a fitting and appropriate gift to thank the Chief and his family and predecessors who down the century have kept the castle as a focus and home for us Maclean clans people. The gates/doors will be unveiled at the Gathering, and a list of those who have contributed (but not the sums given) will be presented to the Chief at that time by the Rt Hon Lord Maclean, the eminent Scottish judge who is heading the appeal. The target which has been set is 5,000 pounds which is what the gates will cost plus a small margin. Any surplus funds will go to the Clan Maclean Heritage Trust at the Chief s request. If you would like to contribute to this gift, please send your donation to our Treasurer Neil McLean, together with your name and address. Neil will collect all donations and then we will make an electronic transfer to Scotland of the total together 1
with such donation as the committee decides from our own CMANZ reserves. The list of names of donors will be sent separately by the Secretary. In order to meet the deadline which has been set we will need to have your donations by 6th June. As you will see our AGM is drawing close. I have been President now for six years and it is time to step down and make room for new blood (besides which I am running out of stories from the Auld Kirk!) Can I hope that someone out there will take up the challenge and take us forward with fresh ideas and fresh enthusiasm? At our last Committee meeting we decided that our tent and displays which we take to the various Highland Games needed a makeover. To this end we began by producing three news posters. The first one is of Scottish tartans which appeared in the Glasgow Herald. It is bright and attractive. It inspired us to research the Maclean tartans and produce a second chart showing examples of 30 Maclean tartans a surprise to those who have seen it. A third chart is of some Scottish symbols together with a brief history. So we have made a start. Now a story from the Auld Kirk An assistant minister was appointed to a church in Aberdeen where the minister had a good sense of humour. The boss was worried that his assistant seemed to have no sense of humour at all so one day to test him out he told this story. You know laddie, the best years of my life were spent in the arms of another man s wife. At this news the assistant was shocked, then the minister said with a laugh, Yes, in the arms of my mother. This, at last, raised a smile on the young man s face. He was to speak that afternoon to the parish Mothers Union, so he thought he might begin by retelling the story as an opener. So he began, Ladies, you know the best years of my life were spent in the arms of another man s wife. Then he paused. After a long silence he finally said, And for the moment I cannot remember who she was. Regards!"#$ EDITORIAL! Greetings to All Members and Friends! Firstly, may I once again sincerely apologise for the delay in this issue. I have simply run out of time in recent weeks and have changed this to a quarterly issue. I assure you that I will make amends in due course and return the publication to is usual (but challenging) bi-monthly routine. Very recently we had our Annual General Meeting in Auckland, and this issue includes information from that. President Ian, despite his plea in his article about stepping down was unanimously re-elected and I told him he was only just getting warmed up in the job. The Paeroa Games in February seem to have happened long ago but included are some photos from the Tartan in the Park segment. Of course the big event of 2012 for Macleans will be the Gathering at Mull in June and most Maclean eyes are focusing on that now! If any of our readers attend the event, please feel free to send me a report and any photos. In our last edition we reported that Andrew, our Clan piper had won a scholarship. Andrew is, of course Ian and Katrine s grandson and in this edition we include another family achievement this time of daughter, Fiona. I would like to follow-up on Ian s mention of upgrading our displays in our Clan tent and two things come to mid that I consider could be of interest. One is the possibility of a collection of Highland / Scottish weaponry. If you have any items you could loan or donate to us, or have knowledge about where we could locate some, please be in touch. The other idea arises from the Tartan in the Park concept and we would welcome any garments or related items incorporating tartan that could be included in our displays. One possibility is dolls dressed in tartan? Indeed if you have any ideas about how we can improve our displays, please do let us know. Another piece of good news is that the Otahuhu and Districts Pipe Band which we have a close association with recently won the Grade 4B New Zealand Championship so it is congratulations to 2
Pipe Major Michel Tent and all the team at Otahuhu on their achievement. We will certainly be looking forward to another Clan Meets Band or similar event now they are champions. Best regards!"#$% Tartan In The Park at Paeroa Highland Games As is now customary, the CMANZ were pleased to again host the Tartan in the Park event as a prelude to the Evening Tattoo at Paeroa in February this year. In our last issue we did provide the results but I can confidently say this was one of the best editions of the event we have yet held. It is a joy to present a clan event before a large and enthusiastic audience but some how the entrants this year we also very enthusiastic and responded willingly to the interview segment and also there was innovation that was so pleasing. One vivacious contestant from Mull showed great innovation by combining tartan with a distinct NZ All Black touch, and another introduced as part of her presentation some pieces of the Ross tartan that had been carried in to space by an American astronaut. 3
CLAN MACLEAN ASSOCIATION OF NEW ZEALAND INC. MEMORABILIA Maclean Polo Shirts (State size and colour -normally made to order, price on application. Limited sizes and colours are in stock ) Duart Castle Note Cards Pkt. 10 12.00 Pkt. 5 7.00 Clan Maclean Pens (ball point) 1.50 or set of 3 4.00 Wall Map Clan Maclean Battles, Castles and Lands. 15.00 (Discounted) Except for shirts and please add $1 postage and packing per order. Please order from The Secretary Photos Courtesy of Celtic Kiwi. Other Items Tartan Bow ties crafted by Katrine at $5.50 4
CMANZ ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING HELD 29 ARIL 2012 There was a generally disappointing attendance to this Annual General Meeting however we were pleased to be able to transact all the necessary business and to provide the appropriate reports, some of which are summarized herein. Sadly the number of apologies exceeded the number present. We were however delighted to have two of our stalwart members with us at the meeting Dr Ian McLean, and also Dr Mervyn McLean. The President s Report! I am pleased to present my Report for the 2011-12 year. Since our last Annual General Meeting there has been little change in the functioning of our Association. As with many societies it is very difficult to get sufficient support and help to ensure growth in both our numbers and activities. Membership Our numbers are fairly static. Neil has updated our membership lists and provided a list of members with outstanding subscriptions. Although members were reminded back in January a further reminder is always necessary and these will go out with the current newsletter. We will discuss the level of subscription later but I cannot see that it would be necessary to increase it at this time. Perhaps a membership drive of some description is more important if we can find a suitable method. Functions. We have held the usual events, but some have been omitted this year. Distance and time meant that numbers fell too low for the picnic to be viable. I would like to see it revived but we need to look at a more central venue. The Clan Meets Band also did not eventuate. Our Annual Dinner at Waipu, too, was not as well attended as n previous years, mainly through lack of local support. Noel has arranged the dinner again at the Clansman Restaurant this year and he will give more details about that I hope you can be there. The Kirkin o the Tartan last year was again very pleasing and has become a fixed event in the calendar of the Presbyterian Church at Waipu. We were present at three Highland Games this season Auckland, Waipu and Paeroa. Thank you to all those who helped look after the tent. Things went very well and we had plenty of visitors. We came o realize however that our displays were becoming too outdated and the tent is becoming more of a meeting place for ourselves rather than an attraction for outsiders, including potential members. With this in mind we had been searching for fresher material and planning a better layout so that people will come in to the tent. We now have some new charts and will also find a way of displaying books that we have in the Library. Suzy has kindly offered to look for ideas and maybe make some purchases when she is at the Gathering this June. Tartan in the park continues to go well in some respects but again we need to find ways of increasing entries, The prizes we have are worthy of better competition particularly in some categories. Library We have added a couple of books to our Library Castor and Pollux by Nicholas Maclean-Bristol, and Death or Victory by Fiona MacLean. J.hn McLean also donated a copy of his book Clansmen and Colonists. We would like to see use being made of these and other books in our Library. The only cost for members is postage. There is some very interesting reading. Newsletter Noel has continued to produce a newsletter of a very high standard in spite of his extremely busy life and we are grateful for that. It would be excellent if more input came from our members as it takes a great deal of his time ding research for the very interesting articles that he includes. Besides, we like to hear about what our own members are doing. The new International Battleaxe is now available and Katrine will email copies upon request. 5
The Gathering I am unable to attend the Gathering this time, unfortunately, so Suzy has kindly agreed to represent me at the Council meeting on the Friday where she will read my report, and again at the Kirkin o the Tartan on the Sunday. She will take the small green banner with her for that event. Chief s Gift It has been proposed that instead of each individual Association presenting a gift to the Chief at the Gathering, a single combined gift will be given. This is to be new oak gates (doors) for the entrance to Duart Castle. I quote The doorway was iconic for the 1912 Gathering since the Chief of Ardgour knocked on the temporary gates to summon forth the Chief on that occasion. New gates, made of oak, could not therefore be a more suitable gift for all of us to present to him; and the Chief has agreed that he would be happy with such a gift. It will indeed be a fitting and appropriate gift to thank The Chief and his family and his predecessors who down the century have kept the castle as a focus and a home for us Maclean clans people. The gates/doors will be unveiled at the Gathering, and a list of those who have contributed (but not the sums given) will be presented to the Chief at that time by the Rt. Hon. Lord MacLean, the eminent Scottish judge who is heading the appeal. The target which has been set is 5,000 pounds which is what the gates will cost plus a small margin. Any surplus funds will go to the Clan Maclean Heritage Trust at the Chief s request. If you would like to contribute to this gift, please send your donation to our Treasurer, Neil McLean, together with you name and address. Neil will collect ll the donations and then we will make an electronic transfer to Scotland of the total togther with such donation as the Committee decide on from our own CMANZ reserves. The list of names of donors will be sent separately by the Secretary. In order to meet the deadline which has been set we will need to have all donations in by 2 June**. Details in Gillean Call. (Editors Note due to lateness of this newsletter please respond as soon as possible after receipt of the newsletter.) Trophy During the year we voted to present a trophy to the Auckland Badminton Association in appreciation for allowing us to use their committee room for our meetings. Arthur and Noel arranged that and Arthur has brought it here today for us to see. Finally, my thanks to all the Committee for their support and assistance during the Year. Finances The financial report for the ear ended 31 December 2011 recorded that we managed a small surplus for the year ($575.65) This arose as our income of $2,916.34 exceeded our expenses including depreciation of $2,640.69. It was noted however that there had been a considerable amount of donations in kind including duplicating which had reduced our costs. At the year end our assets stood at $10,465 made up of Cash at Bank 4,905 Term Deposit 2,507 Saleable stock 970 Fixed Assets 3,057 11,439 Less Subscriptions in advance -974 10,465 It was noted than there was a sizeable amount of subscriptions due but no assessment has been included in the accounts. Members will be pleased to know that the meeting resolved that here be no change to the present level of subscription of $20 per year, or $50 for three year term. Other Matters Resolved that the CMANZ would contribute a donation of $500 towards the cost of the oak gates to be unveiled at Duart Castle during the Gathering and that members would be encouraged to make personal donations. Dr. Ian McLean showed members a copy of a recent book Railway through Rata memories of Otira which outlines the work undertaken on the Otira tunnel led by the McLean brothers. He also reported that his brother Lachlan had attended an official gathering for the launch. Dr Ian also spoke of 6
Mclean brothers work in the Auckland area particularly on the dams and tunneling at Waitakere. Officers Elected Patron: Dame Cath. Tizard President: Ian McLean Vice President: Arthur Dickinson Immediate Past President Alasdair Maclean Secretary: Katrine McLean Treasurer: Neil McLean Editor/Publicist: Noel Robinson Committee: Andrew Hayward-McLean (Youth Rep.) Rhona McLean, Daphne Stevens, Suzy McLean, Donald Maclean, Dr. Ian McLean ANOTHER SUCCESS! We are pleased to report that Fiona, the youngest daughter of Ian and Katrine, recently graduated with her Master of Science degree with first Class Honours. Katrine writes that they are so proud of her achievement. ANDREW S CORNER! I do hope you all had a happy Easter, and for some of you, a great holiday as well. School and study has been keeping me busy, and this semester I have been practicing my bagpipes for two hours every day! IT is hard work, but it will be worth it in the end. A good education is important. I have started lessons with a new tutor, who is assessing me for points towards my degree. He asks me a lot of questions and keeps me on my toes. Does anyone else have a teacher like that? ANZAC day has been and gone and no doubt at many of the parades throughout the country, pipe bans and bagpipes were to the fore. There would have been 3 / 4 marches, slow airs and laments to be played. I always enjoy the dawn services and this year I did manage to get to bed earlier the previous night. That s all for now. I hope you are all enjoying yourselves at present, wherever you are, and maybe after you read this newsletter you could write me a note? Perhaps even send me a joke or send a picture of some activity of interest to you (maybe even your last holiday adventure!) Here we see Fiona with her mother, Katrine on 17 April at Massey University. Fiona was Masterate scholar in her group and her degree is in Conservation Biology. Fiona works as an Environmental Field Officer. Regards Andrew Bagpipe Artist. 7
KINGS AND QUEENS OF SCOTLAND! Many of our readers will be familiar with history and maybe could readily identify the various Kings and Queens of Scotland over the years. I was recently talking about a theme for the Annual Dinner at Waipu and the question was asked was there a major event, battle or other occasion that happened in history that we could celebrate? Well my knowledge is not that good but it led my thinking to what might could be an interesting article on just who was the ruler of Scotland in the years ending with the number 12. This being 2012 how many centuries might one trace back? Well here is a feeble effort that you might find a challenge and maybe can even improve on. Remember that Kenneth mac Alpin was the first king to unite the kingdoms of Dalriada in the west and the Picts and as such, is regarded as the first king of Scotland. He is known as Kenneth 1 and reigned during the period 843-858. We need to jump however to 912 to note the kings of the centuries we are focusing on so in that year the king was Constantine 11 who ruled 900 942. He was the grandson of Kenneth 1 and his father was Aedh who was the fourth king who reigned in 878 and 879. In 1012 the king was Malcolm 11 who reigned from 1005 1034. That makes him the ruler a thousand years ago. In 1112 the king was Edgar the fourth son of Malcolm 111 In 1212 the king was William The Lion. This nickname of the Lion was actually given to him after his death and may have been due either to his valour and strength, or to the heraldic symbol he adopted the lion rampant! He reigned from 1165 until 1214. In 1312, the king was Robert1. Robert, known s Robert the Bruce declared himself King of Scotland in 1306 and was reputedly a man of great wealth. Apart from defeating the English army at Bannockburn, his major success was the defeat of King Edward 11 s invasion in 1322 and having King Edward 111 eventually agree to the Treaty of Edinburgh in 1328. He died at Cardross on 7 July 1329 and buried at Dunfermline Abbey. At his request his heart was taken on a crusade against the Moors in Spain by James Douglas. It is now buried in Melrose Abbey. In 1412 the king was James 1 during the period 1406-1437. For much of this time he was held captive in the Tower of London but was finally released and returned to Scotland to be crowned King James 1 at Scone in 1424. In 1512 the king was James IV. His reign was from 1488-1513. As penance for causing the death of his father, James III wore an iron chain around his waist for the rest of his life. He married Margaret Tudor, daughter of English King Henry VII in 1503 and as a consequence the Treaty of Everlasting Peace was signed between England and Scotland. That treaty lasted just 10 years. It was under his rule that he met the English army at Flodden on 9 September 1513 where the greatest defeat ever was inflicted upon the Scots. He was slaughtered along with the flower of Scottish nobility at least ten earls, countless lords and an estimated 10,000 Scots from both the Highlands and the Lowlands. In 1612 the king was James IV, son of Mary Queen of Scots and Lord Darnley. He was proclaimed king at the age of one following the enforced abdication of his mother. As he grew up he became ambitious and wished to become king of both England and Scotland and did little to mitigate the fate of his mother. In 1603 Queen Elizabeth 1 of England died and the union of the Crowns took place. He then based himself in London returning only once to Scotland He was noted however for commissioning an authorised version of the Bible. In 1712 the kinship of Scotland was to be no more. Anne (1702-1714), who was the daughter of James VII, saw during her reign the Act of Union, uniting the Parliaments of Scotland and England passed in 1707. Interestingly Queen Anne had 18 pregnancies, many of which miscarried or did not survive infancy. She suffered from gout and could not even walk to her coronation although aged only 37. Interestingly, to ensure the succession of a Protestant monarch, the Act of Succession was passed in 1701, appointing the Electress Sophia of Hanover, Grand-daughter of James V1. Her son George, Elector of Hanover, became King George 1 in 1714. 8
As you read this you probably wondered why just a few Kings, but if one looks closely one will find there were many others during the period between the dates I have highlighted. If you would like to look further at the royalty then have a look at www.rampant Scotland.com/features/monarchs. However when you next hear the lament the Flowers of the Forest which relates to the Battle of Flodden, or read your King James bible you will understand that this is part of our Scottish heritage. CELTIC KIWI Photography for all occasions! Anywhere in New Zealand considered. - Events - Family - Celebrations - Portraits Contact Lyn McHugh Phone 027 6818610 Email: celtickiwiphotography@xtra.co.nz Website: www.celtic-kiwi-photography.co.nz FROM THE ARCHIVES! The newspaper known as the Northern Advocate was, earlier his year, running a series of articles entitled 50 Years Ago Today in which key headlines from earlier editions were remembered. The paper on 6 February 1962 published the following news item - COMMONWEALTH CHIEF SCOUT AT WHANGAREI RALLY. The Commonwealth Chief Scout (Sir Charles Maclean) yesterday shook hands with 472 scouts and cubs at a rally held in Whangarei. Sir Charles talked individually to the scouts and cubs and told how as a small cub, he had shaken hands with Lord Baden Powell, the founder of Scouting. Sir Charles stressed that scouting did not teach a boy anything it showed him the way. If youth could be led along the right way, then something was being achieved. Sir Charles became the 27 th Chief of Clan Maclean A WEEKEND NOT TO BE MISSED! As part of Waipu s Tartan Week celebrations spend a weekend in the North and enjoy the following unique events! A Braw Scots Night At the Clansman Restaurant and Motel from 6.30 p.m. Saturday 30 June. Dinner, haggis, piping and introducing Scottish Karaoke! $40 per person. Tickets available from the Secretary or from Clansman at Waipu. All welcome! Kirkin o the Tartan At Waipu Presbyterian Church 10 a.m. 1 July And for the first time At Noon on 1 July a guided tour of the Historic Waipu Cemetery View the headstones and hear the stories of people who made this community their home and this cemetery their resting place! Stories of families and of individuals. In association wih Waipu Museum and the Waipu Cemetery Board 9
WHAT S HAPPENING AT THE GATHERING! In earlier editions we gave our readers an outline of the events taking place at the Maclean Gathering on Mull from 19-24 June 2012. Some of our members will be present but for those who cannot attend you might be interested in the timing of the main activities and you will be able to keep up to date and see information on www.mackean.org Remember this occasion also marks the centenary of the reopening of Duart Castle the ancestral base of Macleans. The Reception Centre for the Gathering is Aros Hall, Tobermory! Tuesday 19 June - Visits to Iona and Coll Wednesday 20 June visits to Iona, Coll and to North Mull (including Calgary and Dervaig.) Thursday 21 June visits to Iona. This is Maclean Heritage Day with visits to the site of historic events at Lichlee and a Reception for Friends of the Clan Maclean Heritage Trust. Friday 22 June Clan Congress, Maclean Marquee, Tobermory from 11 a.m. Chief s Grand Ceilidh (Concert) at Duart Castle from 7 p.m. 11 p.m. Saturday 23 June Main Clan Gathering at Duart Castle from 11 a.m. 4 p.m. Grand Dance, Maclean Marquee, Tobermory from 8 p.m. Sunday 24 June Kirkin o the Tartan at Tobermory at 11 a.m. Chief s Lunch at Duart from 1 p.m. Did you know that when Sir Fitzroy Maclean invited clansmen to join him at Duart in 1912 to celebrate the return and reopening of the castle that 700 clans folk from around the world joined him and the now famous words were declared Chief of Duart! The Clan Maclean is waiting to give you welcome in the castle of your ancestors. And that when Sir Fitzroy raised the Maclean flag from the battlements it was the first time it has flown over the castle in 221 years! Duart Castle stands proudly but its exposed position occasionally causes problems for the occupants. Here is a comment from Sir Lachlan from the latest issue of the International Battleaxe. The weather does affect my life at Duart as the Castle is in such an exposed position. Last summer we had a severe gale which blew away the hut at the edge of the Castle where we sell tickets. Luckily I managed to get out our Guide June, and the till before it was blown away down the drive. We then had a frantic telephone call from our shop where Mhairi was working who said she had just seen the hut blowing past her window and she hoped there was no one in it. In the last year gales and rain have been a real problem at the Castle. I had a wind monitor put up as I thought we might put up a wind turbine. That was blown down just before Christmas when it was recording wind speeds of 145 m.p.h. Water hitting the Castle under this sort of pressure causes us all sorts of problems and its very damp there at the moment. Since 1 September until end of February we had over 90 inches of rain which is double what we normally have in that period. Well as the Gathering is in summer and in June I am sure those visiting Duart for the Gathering will have little appreciation of these conditions commented on by Sir Lachlan. 10
To the Treasurer Neil McLean 44 Hiwihau Place Glenfield AUCKLAND 0629 CLAN MACLEAN ASSOCIATION OF NEW ZEALAND INC. I enclose payment as follows MEMBER RESPONSE FORM (Please complete as required you can photocopy this form if you wish.) Donation toards Clan Maclean Appeal for Gates at Duart Castle $... Name: Address; E-mail: To The Secretary Katrine McLean 341 Mangawhai Road RD 5 Wellsford. 1. I enclose payment for persons at $40 per ticket for A Braw Scots Night at Waipu on 30 June 2012 2. I would like to offer the following suggestions for upgrading of Clan Maclean displays at Highland Games and other events: Name: Address: E-mail: 11
CLAN MACLEAN ASSN. OF NEW ZEALAND INC. The Clan Maclean Association of New Zealand is a registered incorporated society having as its main objects the advancement of Clan fellowship, history and heritage. Officers Chief: Sir Lachlan Maclean of Duart and Morvern Bt., CV; DL; 28 th Chief of the Clan Maclean. Patron: Dame Cath Tizard ONZ, GCMG, GCVO, DBE, QSO. Former Governor General of New Zealand. President: Ian McLean 341 Mangawhai Road, RD 5, Wellsford (9)423 9145 kayzee@xtra.co.nz Vice President: Arthur Dickinson (9)535 7742 val_arthur@orcon.net.nz Immediate Past President Alasdair MacLean (9)534 5322 roandal@ihug.co.nz Acting Secretary Katrine McLean 341 Mangawhai Road, RD5, Wellsford (9)423 9145 kayzee@xtra.co.nz Treasurer / Membership Secretary Neil McLean (9)444 3021 44 Hiwihau Place, Glenfield, Auckland 0629 Committee Members Andrew Hayward piper@andrewhayward.co.nz Donald MacLean (also Archivist) (9)443 5049 diandon@ihug.co.nz Daphne Stephens (9)420 5073 Stephensd@xtra.co.nz Suzy McLean 56E Lincoln Street, Ponsonby, Auckland 1021 Noel Robinson (also Newsletter Editor) (9)278 1834 Please! Address all correspondence to the Acting Secretary, 341 Mangawhai Road RD5, WELLSFORD Northland: remit all monies to the Treasurer / Membership Secretary, and address any newsletter items or genealogy queries to Noel Robinson, P O Box 23 642, Hunters Corner, Manukau City 2155. The Gillean Call is the Newsletter of the Clan Maclean Association of New Zealand and is normally published bi-monthly in January, March, May, July, September and November Articles and comments from members are welcome and these should be in the hands of the Editor no later than the 20 th of the month preceding publication. The Clan Maclean Association of New Zealand is registered also with the Charities Commission. MEMBERSHIP AND SUBSCRIPTIONS Membership is available upon completion of a formal application and acceptance by the Committee. Subscriptions apply for the calendar year (our financial year) and are currently $20 per individual or family. Membership forms available from Committee members, Area representatives and at Clan activities and should be mailed to the Secretary. Subscriptions for the year 2011 are now due!. A three year membership is available at $50. Members are notified when subscriptions are due and should a further reminder not result in payment of fees then membership services, including the newsletter, will cease. Members are responsible for notifying and change of address. Thanks to all who are currently up to date and we do of course welcome new members at any time. NEW MEMBERS ALWAYS WELCOME! AREA REPRESENTATIVES! Northland Iain H MacLean (Hikurangi) 0272 378 197 Hawkes Bay Iain G McLean (Hastings) (6) 877 6604 Canterbury Glenis McLean 0272 624 674 Otago / Southland Allan MacLean (Cromwell) (3) 445 3137 UPCOMING EVENTS! (Please let us know about events in your area) 1-3 June Piping & Dncing, Otago 9 June Dancing and Piping- Mid Winter. Auckland Dancing at Christchurch 10 Jun Thistle Caledonian, Palmerston North 16 Jun North Otago Piping & Dancing Fielding Caledonian Society 17 Jun Tauranga Scottish Society 23 Jun Poverty Bay 23 Jun Taranaki Championships 29/30 Christchurch Competitions Society 30 Jun Tauranga Performing Arts 30 Jun Tartan Week, Waipu Dinner I Jul Kirkin o the Tartan Waipu 6-9 Jul NZ Championships Palmerston North 12
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