deals primarily with the past and its relevance to us today.  Our history tells us who the Turnbulls were and what they did.  Our fraternity addresses who we are today, what we are doing, and what we can do for each other.

Because we live in an electronic information age much of the TCA interaction and many of its services are Internet based.  The TCA web site is a repository of historical information and an electronic source of news and exchange between our members.  TCA is continually expanding the content of its web site to include more genealogical records, a who’s who of Turnbulls, and a virtual museum with images and descriptions of items.

TCA social interaction includes Scottish games, Tartan Day parades, and family reunions.  TCA provides information, endorsement, materials, and modest subsidy to increase Turnbull participation in game events.  TCA is launching a new program called the Bull Pen for those who are willing to assist members of the extended Turnbull family as worldwide local resources.

Bull Pen exchanges and supports are meant to be at a level comfortable to each member.  Some may only be able to provide recommendations to others about local activities and services.  Others may offer local contact support to Turnbulls who are traveling.  Some may offer vacation or study exchange opportunities.  Others will provide business networking contacts.

Discussion followed concerning the Statement of Purpose and the Bull Pen program.  The Bull Pen is meant to be used as an exchange of resources from TCA members, in all countries where there are members.  The program was received with much enthusiasm.  It was moved and seconded to adopt the Bull Pen as an official program of TCA as a Turnbull resource.  Motion passed unanimously.  The Bull Pen is not limited to answering questions and information exchanges, but may also include members welcoming other members into their homes or cities and providing guidance or support where needed.  Every TCA member will be given an opportunity to become a member of the Bull Pen and each member will choose the level of involvement that he/she is comfortable with.

Volunteers:

Wally pointed out that throughout the year, TCA has many opportunities for volunteers.  These include manning tents at games to entering genealogy data.  Much of what is needed can be done from someone’s home.

TCA Dinner:

The meeting was adjourned to a TCA dinner.  The dinner was attended by 38 TCA members, family and friends.  Entertainment was provided by Bill Trimble of Arizona (bagpipes) and Brittany Jennings and Heather Matthews who performed some Scottish Highland Dancing

Clan Member of the Year Award:

At the end of the dinner, President Wally Turnbull presented the 2004 TCA Clan Member of the Year award.  A marble plaque was given to Mark Turnbull in recognition of his outstanding service to TCA and its members.  Mark who is a TCA Trustee is famous for his outstanding Turnbull tents at the Highland games.  This year Clan Turnbull was the “honored clan” at the New