News

2010 was a busy and exciting year to be involved in the Society. We had many interesting program meetings and fun events while fulfilling our mission to promote Scottish arts and culture in Central Iowa.

Our 2010 activities included:

• February: Single Malt Whisky Tasting, Robert Burns Night Celebration and the Annual meeting

• March: Program meeting: Tartan & Tea

• April: Tartan Day dinner at Django

• June: Movie Night—Dear Frankie

• July: Scottish Ale Tasting

• August: Scottish Fare contest at the Iowa State Fair

• September: Program meeting: Scottish dog breeds

• October: Program meeting: Scottish Quest (board game competition)

• October: Single Malt Whisky Tasting

• November: St Andrew’s Banquet “A Scottish Evening” at the Des Moines Golf and Country Club

As you can see, we had a wide variety of activities throughout the year and our dedicated Council members worked very hard to create something for everyone.

While it has been a successful year, one of my biggest regrets has been that we have many members who faithfully pay their dues annually but rarely or never attend any of the meetings or events. I know how busy our lives can become but when you don’t participate you miss a lot of wonderful activities and also miss out on meeting some great people.

While you money is certainly very welcome, we would also love to get a chance to meet and get to know each and every member throughout the year. So, won’t you please consider joining your fellow members at an activity or two in 2011? It would make a great New Years resolution and I know the Society would be strengthen and enriched by your presence and your ideas.

I would like to thank each and every one of you for your support in 2010 and I wish you a peaceful, prosperous, and blessed 2011.