Naples, Marco Island, Bonita Springs, Ft. Myers, Florida
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Celebrate Scotland in Florida with the St. Andrew's Society

Burns' supper invitation

 

Don't miss this outstanding
annual event.


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st. andrew's ball Slide Shows

 

Dinner and Dancing at
The Club at Pelican Bay


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Scholarship winner writes from scotland

 

Bill Paterson got a very nice email from Marissa Lockerby in Scotland. Read what Marissa reports.
 

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2011-2012 Calendar of Events

 

Save the dates and join us for the
  St. Andrew's Society 2011-2012 events.

 

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Ask our 'lord lyon'

 

Our own Donavin Baumgartner
will answer your questions about Highland Dress and anything else that would fall under the purview of The Lord Lyon.

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History
St. Andrew’s Society of SW Florida, Inc. is the result of informal gatherings of a few hearty Scots during the early 1990s. The Society was incorporated in the state of Florida as a nonprofit corporation on April 24, 1998.
 

Purpose
The purpose of the Society is twofold.

  • To preserve and promote Scottish heritage, culture, literature, its visual and performing arts.
  • To educate the public and the membership regarding the history and culture of Scotland by promoting programs and events for these purposes.

Programs
A variety of programs are presented covering such diverse subjects as:

  • Scotland’s geography
  • Clans, tartans and Scottish country dances
  • Scotland’s contribution to the world and its geo-political standing
  • Musical components with Scottish songs, Scots’ singers and the popular bagpipe and drum band

With the support of several local churches the Society members have annually provided as many as seven “Kirkin’ o’ the Tartans”. Approximately 1500 or more worshipers enjoy this symbolic, colorful and moving event highlighted by an impressive forty or more tartan banners and bagpipe band.
 

Other Activities
All functions are open to members, their families and guests.

 

Two long standing traditions have been the St. Andrew’s Ball held late in the fall, and the year’s high point, the Robert Burns’ Supper coinciding with the anniversary birthday of the poet, on January 25, 1759.

 

A kilted Golf and Croquet Outing, the Highland Games motor coach trip, as well as the occasional Scot’s concerts at the Naples Philharmonic, are activities enjoyed by members and guests.

Anticipated special events include a Tartan Day celebration in April.
 

Organization
The Officers and Board of Directors are elected at the annual meeting of the Society, held in November. Persons eligible to hold office are required to be active members in good standing. Currently, membership is approximately two hundred enthusiastic Scots, including spouses.
 

Membership
Membership is open to any person twenty-one years of age or older who is either of Scottish birth or descent or who is interested in the history, customs and culture of Scotland.

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