1. President’s Report Scottish Society of Tidewater January 7 th, 2009

2. Recent Events SST Xmas Ceilidh (raised $400 or so) Portsmouth Scottish Walk (brrrr!!!) Open houses at John McGlynn’s and The Crouches Thanks to all for your hospitality, and your generosity, and your participation!

4. Upcoming Events St. Andrew’s Society of Tidewater Burns Nicht - Saturday, January 24th $45 per person Princess Anne Country Club This is the 250th Anniversary!!!!

5. Upcoming Events Philly Midwinter Celtic Music Festival Feb. 13-15, 2009 Valley Forge Pennsylvannia

6. Help Wanted! As John Maxwell has moved out of the area, we need a new membership chair Marcey Hunter has volunteered!!! However, we REALLY need a person to take over the hospitality work … bringing the coffee urns, and helping to set up and clean up, mainly … In addition, we need a new program committee chair - Lynnette Fitch Brash and I are tapped out!!!!

7. Next SST Meeting Next Monthly Meeting - First Wednesday in February Don’t forget the elections coming up in March!!!!!!