Announcements

Membership Renewal applications for 2004  are in your envelope.[ Some of you have  already  renewed for 2004, these members will not receive this renewal paper work.]  Please return the application with your check or money order made out to Turnbull Clan Association.  The paper work is necessary for the appropriate processing of your personal record.  Deadline for renewal is January 15, 2004, after that date, you will be considered  delinquent.  There will be only one reminder , it will be mailed with your December newsletter.

Beanies.. Needed ladies who sew.

We have a project that needs the skills of our TCA ladies who sew. One of the biggest things that can cause problems at a Highland Games is the WIND. Doris Bable came up with a great idea at the Saline games, when papers were blowing everywhere. They quickly made some bean bags, to weight down the blowing papers, which worked very well.  Doris received many compliments from the public,  “ gee what a nifty idea”.  TCA will get the cloth and stencil it, if you will let us know how many you might be able to make, we will send you a part of the overall project for completion. In the future we will try to find tartan cloth for the beanie. Any ideas or suggestions will be greatly appreciated.

Election results..

We received 107 returned ballots representing 52% of our eligible membership 100% in favor of the named candidates. With the elections over the four officers can turn their attention to providing the leadership and direction of TCA for the next three years.

Historic TCA Meeting Held in Washington

On Tuesday, September 23, 2003 the officers of the Turnbull Clan Association gathered for a historic first annual meeting in Washington D.C. Present were Janet Turnbull Schwierking of Texas, Secretary, John G. Turnbull of New York, Treasurer and his wife Silvia; Brian Turnbull of Quebec, Vice President, Wally Turnbull of North Carolina, President, and his wife Betty.

Left: John, Wally, Brian & Janet

Brian Turnbull was named “Clansman of the Year” for 2003 for his outstanding work in developing and maintaining the Turnbull Clan Association website.  He was presented with two Turnbull blankets, one in the hunting tartan and the other in the dress tartan.