1. President’s Report Scottish Society of Tidewater March 4 th, 2008

2. Yet Another Burns Nicht!!!! Many SST members in attendance at the home of Elaine Gordon (a reported direct descendant of the bard himself!)

4. Philly Midwinter Celtic Festival A crew of SST members made the trek to Philadelphia for a three-day weekend of great music, great food, great beers, and great company! Skip & Marcey Hunter, John McGlynn and Donna Looney, Erin Morrissey, Lynnette Fitch Brash & EJB

6. The Newest SST Member Please welcome …. Rebekah Siannen Hood Born: Tuesday, February 5 at 8:18am Vitals: 8 lbs, 10.4 oz, 21 inches. Native Language: Gaelic

7. Upcoming Events Tuesday, March 11th Special FREE Concert featuring “Heritage Aire Celtic Ensemble” of the USAF Heritage of America Band Virginia Beach Central Library - 7pm Sponsored by the Scottish Society of Tidewater

8. St. Baldrick’s Day The mission of the St. Baldrick's Foundation is to raise awareness and funds to conquer Kids' Cancer by shaving heads on St. Patrick's Day. As usual, we are supporting the ‘Yes Way, Jose!’ team … Activities will take place at the Norfolk Sheraton Waterside from 10 am to 2:30 pm. Our own Scott MacGregor will be there to be shaved after the St. Patrick's Parade. PLEASE support Scott in this worthwhile endeavour!

9. Nessie! We need to get Nessie in top shape for the St. Patrick’s Day Parade, as well as the Azalea Festival Parade of Nations We are meeting this Saturday, March 8th, between 9:30-10:00 am at Church of the Ascension - Larry McCauley will be bring paint, etc. … please consider coming out to help paint/clean/etc.

10. Tartan Day Ceilidh 2008 To be held at Church of the Ascension Hall Saturday, April 12th, 2008 All Scottish menu - catered by Graham Smith et al. from the Green Oak Live trad. music for ceilidh dancing $25 per person We need volunteers to help with decorating, etc.!!!! Buy your tickets TONIGHT!!!!!!!!

11. Virginia International Tattoo April 18-20, 2008 The SST will again be attending this year's performance of the show on Saturday, April 19 th as a group The cost is $29.75 per ticket for members. Ticket purchases will have to be made by March 16. Contact George Phillips for more information, and to buy tickets!

12. Azalea Festival Parade of Nations Saturday, April 19th, 2008 Tailgate party from 8:00am-10:00am in the Harbor Park parking lot, where the parade floats muster Parade step-off is at 10:00am This is a fun event - please consider attending - as always, volunteers are welcomed!

13. Next SST Meeting Saturday, April 12 th, 2008 Tartan Day Ceilidh!!!!!!!!