has over 200 members.  A goal of 300 members has been set for the end of 2005.  Each member was encouraged to recruit one new member.

TCA Coat of Arms:

An update of the process for TCA being granted its own arms was given.  TCA Scotland is assisting on our behalf with this process as they are the ones present in Scotland.  While we can suggest arms and designs, ultimately, it is the Lord Lyon’s decision to design the arms.

Financial Report:

Brian Turnbull, TCA vice-president and webmaster followed the President’s Report with a Financial Report for John Turnbull, treasurer, unable to attend and a Webmaster’s Report.

Summary of the Treasurer’s Report:

A full TCA financial report will be published to members at the end of the year.  The following summarizes the status as of the end of September, 2004:

Balance Carried from 2003:                    $5,123.96

Income January to September 2004:        $2,369.78

Expenses January to September 2004     $2,991.03

Balance September 30, 2004                  $4,502.71

Most of the balance carried from 2003 was funds received at the end of the year for 2004 expenses.

Of the balance, $2,500. is a restricted donation to be used for the TCA coat of arms project.

Webmaster’s Report:

The TCA website www.turnbullclan.com receives about 7-8 hits per day.  It was encouraging to note these are from all around the world.  The site is updated on a regular basis and newsletters are posted each month.  If any TCA member would like to have a turnbullclan email address, contact Brian and he will be happy to set it up.  Also, if anyone has difficulty navigating through the

website due to technical difficulties, please notify Brian so that he can correct the problem.

New Business:

Bylaws:

It was reported that over 70 members had responded with affirmative votes to accept the bylaws as presented.  There were no votes opposed.  It was moved and seconded to have a vote from members present who had not yet voted.  There were five for and none against.  The bylaws require a majority of those voting to be accepted.  The final vote tally will be made at the end of October and published in the November Bullseye.

Turnbull Hall of Fame:

TCA would like to start a Turnbull Hall of Fame for Turnbulls including sept members who have done something noteworthy.  An explanation of requirements and a process of how to nominate candidates for this award will be issued soon.

Virtual Museum:

It was noted that while TCA does not have the funds to own or operate a physical museum, it could certainly start a virtual museum through the website.  Anyone possessing anything of merit relating to Turnbulls is encouraged to provide a photo and up to a one page description of the item.  These may be sent to Wally Turnbull or to Brian Turnbull.

Statement of Purpose:

The following statement of purpose of TCA was distributed to members present:

Turnbull Clan Association (TCA)

Statement of purpose

The purpose of TCA is to preserve the heritage and promote the fraternity of the extended Turnbull family.

Our heritage includes our history, culture, genealogy, and traditions.  TCA seeks to discover, record, and teach how the various aspects of our heritage came to be and how they relate to our members today.

Our fraternity includes our interaction for social, networking, reference, promotion, exchange, and information purposes.

Fraternity focuses on the present interaction between members of the extended Turnbull family while heritage