Join us for friendship and fellowship with others in the Celtic community.  Clan Gatherings are always open to your family, whether your Scottish, Irish, Celtic and/or neither, you're always welcome.  Our gatherings may occasionally have a Celtic Band, Celtic history lesson and even a Silent Auction.  Scottish Attire is welcomed, but not required.  Our Clan Gatherings are generally a pot-luck dinner evening.  We appreciate your bringing your favorite dish, salad and/or dessert.  You’re always welcome to join us for a evening of good food, fellowship and a celebrating of your Celtic heritage.  If you need help in researching your Ancestors or Genealogy, we always have people at the Clan Gatherings to help you in your search.

If you need additional information, please contact:

Linda Hendricks at uscoclanchief@hotmail.com or phone: 685-9734.

 Our Clan Gathering is a Pot-Luck Dinner event,

so bring your favorite dish and/or dessert and bring along your family and friends.

 Our goal is to help all members and non-members in their Celtic heritage quest and ancestral research and to promote our Celtic Culture in Oklahoma. 

If you need help researching your genealogy, bring your questions to the meeting and let us help you with your research.

Come enjoy the Christmas holiday with good friends, warm fellowship and great food.

We look forward to seeing you December 10th at 6:00 pm.

Genealogy Research help will start at 5:00pm

La Nell Shores, Linda Hendricks and other U.S.C.O. members plan to be on hand to help answer some of your genealogy research questions.

We will be spending time going over some basic genealogy research helps and hints and show a few websites available to help in your research.

If  it has been a while since you've been to one of our Clan Gatherings, please come and have a good time visiting with your Celtic friends.

We will have several genealogy and ancestry research books available for looking through. 

You might just find out which Clan or Sept your Surname is associated with and where the family could have migrated from.

We look forward to seeing you this Saturday and get better acquainted.

Our Clan Gathering is a Pot-Luck Dinner event, so bring your favorite dish and/or dessert and bring along your family and friends.

Researchers available this Saturday.

                      La Nell Shores                Linda Hendricks                                                         

Are you getting ready for Summer to come to an end? 

We'll be starting to enjoy a few more cooler days.  U.S.C.O. welcomes you to enjoy an evening of great Celtic friendship. 

Members, guests, friends and family are always welcome.  You don't have to be Scottish or have any Celtic heritage to attend. 

August 13, 2011 – U.S.C.O. Monthly Clan Gathering

Saturday - 6:00pm

 Location: Church of the Savior, 5600 N.W. 63rd St., OKC

                                  (3 Blocks East of NW 63rd & MacArthur)

                      Our guests performers for this evening:

       Roger Graham and the Black Oak Shillelagh Celtic Band

Mark your calendar and bring along your friends.  You will not want to miss this excellent Celtic band. 

Our Clan Gathering will be a Pot-Luck Dinner evening.  We ask that you bring your favorite pot-luck covered dish, salad and/or a dessert.  

Members, guests, friends and family are always welcome.  We always look forward to having new visitors to our Clan Gatherings. 

You don't have to be Scottish or have any Celtic heritage to attend. 

Come join us for a great time of Celtic friendship and superb entertainment with Roger Graham and the Black Oak Shillelagh Celtic Band.

 October Global Oklahoma 2009 - a Festival of Cultures

Global Oklahoma Festival is this coming October 3rd held on the campus of Rose State College.  U.S.C.O. has participated in this event for several years.  Jonathan Irvin and our Athletics team will be their in force to demonstrate their skills at throwing the stone, tossing the Caber and other events.  Our Scottish influence at this 21st Annual Festival, anticipated to have 6,000 attendees, has always been well received.  Come out and enjoy walking around and visiting the different booths and tents from a variety of international cultures coming together in one location.  Be sure to wear your Scottish attire.

The Festival runs from 10am to 5pm, Saturday, October 3, 2009. The Opening Ceremonies and Parade of Nations start at 9:45pm. 

Everyone participating in this festival is encouraged to wear their native costume or attire.  So plan to come in your kilts or Scottish attire and let everyone know Scottish heritage is well represented.   If you're a U.S.C.O. member and plan to help out in the U.S.C.O. tent, please plan to wear your Scottish Attire and contact Linda Hendricks for any additional details.  U.S.C.O. will not only be helping attendees research their Scottish heritage, but mainly enjoying telling and showing how we promote Scottish culture in Oklahoma. Click on this link for the Festival Event Map.   Click on this link for the Festival Program & Schedule.

We encourage everyone to come out October 3rd to the 21st Annual Global Oklahoma Festival of Cultures.

October 10, 2009, 6:00pm at the Church of the Savior, 5600 NW 63rd Street.

Join us for friendship and fellowship with others in the Celtic community.  Regardless if you're Scottish, Irish or Welsh, you're always welcome to share in the good times we have.  Sometimes we have a Celtic Band, Celtic history lesson and even a Silent Auction upon occasion.   Bring a pot luck dish if you can and/or side dish or desert.  Tom and Linda Hendricks just got back from a fantastic vacation in Scotland, England and Wales.  They plan to share the beauty and splendor of the U.K. in photos and stories from their recent trip.  You will not want to miss hearing the "Hendricks' trip to Scotland and around the U.K."   Come share our friendship, fellowship and pot-luck dinner at our October Clan Gathering.  Bring along a friend and let's celebrate the beginning of Autumn. 

Ancestor Fair - Oklahoma History Society Building  August 1st, Saturday (10am to 3pm)

Oklahoma Genealogical Society will be hosting their 3rd Annual Ancestor Fair.  Held at the beautiful Oklahoma Historical Society Building on NW 23rd & Laird.   U.S.C.O. will again be participating by setting up a display table.  You're welcome to come out and help U.S.C.O. greet the public, meet other genealogical and linage organizations and tell them about the many Celtic activities within our state.    We always enjoy a day of helping visitors with their Celtic heritage and ancestral research.  Table seating is limit to those helping assist visitors, but you're welcome to walk around and visit with everyone and lend your support of U.S.C.O.   This is another time appropriate for us to wear our Celtic outfits.

Here are a few photos from the Ancestor Fair of 2008.  Click to see larger image.

September Clan Gathering

September 12, 2009, 6:00pm at the Church of the Savior, 5600 NW 63rd Street.   Join us for good friendship with others in the Celtic community. 

Regardless if you're Scottish, Irish or Welsh, you're always welcome to share in the good times we have.  Sometimes we have a Celtic Band, Celtic history lesson and even a Silent Auction upon occasion.   Bring a pot luck dish if you can and/or side dish or desert.  La Nell Shores is planning a short presentation along with our other normal activities.  Bring along a friend and let's celebrate the last clan gathering of the hot summer days.  Fall is just around the corner.  Global Fest will be in October.  And as always, we welcome everyone to attend our Clan Gatherings.  We look forward to seeing you September 12th.

Continue to remember Tom and Linda Hendricks, as they enjoy the beauty and splendor of Scotland.  They are having a magnificent time and plan to share photos and comments of the trip at the October Clan Gathering. 

July 11th, 2009 - 6:00 pm -Celebrate your Independence     Join with U. S. C. O. for our annual indoor/outdoor picnic at the Church of the Savior, at 6:00pm.  U. S. C. O. will supply the hot dogs, buns and fixing's, all you need to bring is a side dish and/or dessert if possible.  Add this date to your calendar, bring a friend and plan to join us for this good time summer event.    We will cook the food outside and eat inside where it's coooool!   If you want to bring your own meat or something other than Hot Dogs, we'll be glad to cook it for you. 

Saturday, June 20 and Sunday, June 21, 2009 - OK CELTIC FESTIVAL  For detailed additional information, go to:  www.okcelticfest.com   Join with U.S.C.O. as we support The Oklahoma Music and Heritage Festival and celebrate our roots in Ireland, Wales, Cornwall, Galatia, Brittany, Scotland and Isle of Man with an exploration of  the history, dance, culture, and music from the Celtic Nations.   The festival will be held indoors at the Payne County Expo Center, Stillwater, OK.  The festival will include vendors, Scottish Clans, athletics, livestock, demonstrations, workshops, history exhibits, children's area, sessions and live music and dance to be featured on three stages.   3rd Annual -  June 20th & 21st, 2009, Payne County Fairgrounds -  Stillwater, OK.

If your clan would like to be represented at this festival, please click on the attached links for the Clan Registration Form.      Celtic Fest. Clan Registration.pdf

Be sure to continue checking this site for updated events and activities.   Get your hotel reservations made now.   The Best Western of Stillwater is the Host Hotel for the Festival.  Make sure, if you try to book your reservations at the Best Western, you tell them you want the Oklahoma Celtic Music & Heritage Festival special rate.   Held again at the wonderful Payne County Fairgrounds -  Stillwater, OK. , "Inside and out of the wind and rain".   Also, plan to stay at the host hotel, the Stillwater Best Western, while attending the festival.  A block of rooms have been reserved, but are going fast. 

May 9^th, 2009, 6:00pm, U.S.C.O. Clan Gathering,  held at the Church of the Savior, 5600 NW 63^rd , OKC.  Celebration of Mother’s Day.

Our meetings are pot-luck, so bring your favorite dish or possibly a special dish you remember your mother making. This month’s meeting is dedicated to the Celebration of Mother’s Day.  Help us spend time remembering and honoring our mothers.

Everyone planning on coming to the Clan Gathering is asked to bring a photo of your mother.  We plan to display the photos and have everyone try and match the photos to whoever brought them.   We’d like to give you an opportunity to tell us a short, but memorable story about  your mother.  So come, plan to have an enjoyable meeting and bring someone with you.    We hope to have Roger Graham of On the Doss with us this evening, if possible, to lend to the enjoyment of the evening.    

May 10, 2009—Sunday, Starts at 5PM - OK Celtic Fest Concert Fundraisers --   Dan McGuinness Irish Pub - http://www.danmcguinnesspub.com/moore/   is located at 1003 SW 19th Street in Moore just west of I-35 is the host of our first 2009 OK Celtic Concert Fundraiser series on May 10th! We start at 5P with the All About Irish Dancers, then keep it hot with Emerald Flame, keep those flames blazing with that wild Piper John Imes and On the Doss. We finish steaming with Queens Gambit!!!! Do not miss this exciting line up with Queens Gambit http://www.queens-gambit.com/index.html giving support in prelude to their OK Celtic Fest www.okcelticfest.com debut! We will have a silent Auction of the Celtic kind, lots of fun, fine food and Guinness on tap!!! Come on out and support the OK Celtic Fest in style--Celtic Style!!!  Please pass this news on --thanks!

May 14^th at  7:00pm, U.S.C.O. Board Meeting.   This month’s Board Meeting will be held at the office of Terry Martin.  Board Meetings are open to all members of U.S.C.O.  Annual Election of Officers will be held at this meeting.   Terry’s office is located at Nina Willingham Sr. Housing, 900 E. Vandament, Yukon.  Directions are:  Come to Yukon via Rt. 66 or 39th Expressway. At the third traffic light, which will be Ranchwood (1st is Sara Road, 2nd is Mustang Road, 3rd is Ranchwood) turn left (south) and go to the next traffic light, which is Vandament. Turn right (west) and come over the railroad track. "Nina" is the second place on the left (south) side and has a big blue sign out front. The office is on the right side as you enter the parking lot.

April 9th, '09 - U.S.C.O. Board Meeting - is CANCELLED for this month.  We're giving everyone a rest from the Iron Thistle Festival activities.  However, regular board meeting will resume May 14th.  Any questions about the Board Meeting, should be address to the attention of Tom Hendricks, at tomff2376@yahoo.com .

April 11th, 2009 - The U.S.C.O. Board has agreed to take a rest for ONE month, from the Iron Thistle Festival and Games in March.  However, regular Clan Gatherings and other activities will continue with the May 9th Clan Gathering.

Men’s A Class -Women’s Open       Men’s B Class - Men’s C Class     Masters-Open-190

9:00am

 Braemar Stone                                  56lb WFD                                      Weight over Bar

 Open Stone                                       28lb WFD

10:00am

56lb WFD                                          22lb Hammer                                  Braemar Stone

28lb WFD                                          16lb Hammer                                  Open Stone

14lb WFD

11:00am

22lb Hammer                                     Caber Toss                                     42lb WFD

16lb Hammer                                                                                           28lb WFD

12lb Hammer

12:00 NOON CEREMONY

 1:30pm

Caber Toss                                         Sheaf Toss                                     22lb Hammer

                                                                                                             16lb Hammer

2:30pm

Sheaf Toss                                          Weight over Bar                            Caber Toss  

3:30pm

 Weight over Bar                                 Braemar Stone                               Sheaf Toss

                                                           Open Stone

5:00pm

Thistle Carry                                        Thistle Carry                                 Thistle Carry  

6:00 End of Festival                                                          WFD = Weights for Distance                                                                                                           

      3rd Annual  Iron Thistle "Scottish Heritage Festival and Highland Games"  March 20th & 21st, 2009

Need information about Athletics Registration, or Clan and Vendor Application forms, please go to the Festival Page or to the Athletics page.   Also, you'll find a schedule of the entertainment for the festival.  Among the following groups scheduled to perform, will be; Dustin Cooper, Laura Venable will be dancing along with the music of Flowers of Edinburgh, Piper John Imes will join with On the Doss, All About Irish Dancers will perform, 10yr old violinist William Ellis, Emerald Flame, and Boru's Ghost.  You'll not want to miss any of these groups during the festival.  Come out, spend the day with your family, friends, or just by yourself.  There'll be entertainment for all ages, including kids activities, animals, heavy athletics, several Clan tents to help you find your surname origin, and several food and merchandise vendors to help celebrate the 3rd Annual Iron Thistle Festival and Highland Games in Yukon, Oklahoma. 

We've added the Athletics Schedule and the Entertainment Schedule. Go to the Festival Page to download a copy of the Schedule.

PLAN ON COMING OUT TO THE ST. PATRICK'S DAY PARADE IN BRICKTOWN, AND CHEER ON THE U.S.C.O. MEMBERS, THE PIPE BANDS, AND ALL THE OTHER WONDERFUL ENTRIES IN THE PARADE. 

 "OKLAHOMA SCOTTISH PIPES & DRUMS"  The 5^th Annual Oklahoma Solo Piping Debate  March 28, 2009 - held at the "Church of the Savior",  5600 N.W. 63rd, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73132   OSPD is having a ticket sale and drawing for a 16oz kilt from Sandy St. James in the tartan of your choice.  Tickets are on sale now until the actual drawing which will be held at the 5th Annual OSPD.  Contact Stew Joslin, for more info at:  oklahomascottishpipesdrums@yahoo.com     For ticket purchasing and additional OSPD information, click on:  Clan Links

March 14th, 2009 -  St. Patrick's Day Parade - Starts at 1pm in Bricktown, OKC- U.S.C.O. will have a float in this parade.  Come out and cheer.  Let us know if you want to ride in the parade with U.S.C.O.  After the Parade - plan on coming to our monthly Clan Gathering.   March 14, 2009 - U.S.C.O. St. Patrick's Day Clan Gathering - We honor all Celtic heritage. So if your Irish, come join us for an enjoyable evening.  

U.S.C.O.'s Burns Night Celebration of the 250th birthday of Robert Burns, was absolutely memorable and exciting.  The Food and Entertainment was outstanding. We want to thank everyone who helped make this years Burns Night memorable; including Jonathan Irvin and Josh Morgan for the food preparation, Joe & Ellis MacDonald for preparing the Haggis, to all the Officers and Board members and others, who took part in the ceremonies, who helped with setting up and decorating, we owe our gratitude.  We want to thank the gifted and talented entertainers; including Robert Bruce for his outstand bagpipe performance, to Laura Venable for her excellent Celtic Dances, to the members of one of  Oklahoma's most talented Celtic Bands, "On The Doss", and to the 10 year old Violinist, William  Ellis.   What a Celebration we had.   To see and hear just a portion of the event, you can read Carrie Coppernoll's article in the Wednesday, January 28th, '09 edition of My Metro, Section D, in The Oklahoman newspaper.  Her headline is under: "Scots celebrate birth of poet - A wee bit of haggis is enough for this lassie".  You can also go to NewsOK.com, then to the Multimedia section, and click on the video "Burns Night Celebration" 

U.S.C.O.'s Burns Night Celebration of the 250th birthday of Robert Burns, was absolutely memorable and exciting.  The Food and Entertainment was outstanding. We want to thank everyone who helped make this years Burns Night memorable; including Jonathan Irvin and Josh Morgan for the food preparation, Joe & Ellis MacDonald for preparing the Haggis, to all the Officers and Board members and others, who took part in the ceremonies, who helped with setting up and decorating, we owe our gratitude.  We want to thank the gifted and talented entertainers; including Robert Bruce for his outstand bagpipe performance, to Laura Venable for her excellent Celtic Dances, to the members of one of  Oklahoma's most talented Celtic Bands, "On The Doss", and to the 10 year old Violinist, William  Ellis.   What a Celebration we had. 

To see and hear just a portion of the event, you can read Carrie Coppernoll's article in the Wednesday, January 28th, '09 edition of My Metro, Section D, in The Oklahoman newspaper.  Her headline is under: "Scots celebrate birth of poet - A wee bit of haggis is enough for this lassie".  You can also go to NewsOK.com, then to the Multimedia section, and click on the video "Burns Night Celebration" 

Saturday evening - January 24^th, 2009 - 6:00pm   Church of the Savior “Community Room”, 5600 N.W. 63^rd, OKC   (Our regular Clan Gathering Location)

Food is provided:    However, a few more desserts would be welcomed.   Oklahoma will Celebrating "Burns Night" in a big way with U.S.C.O.

They will bring you an evening that meets Robert Burns and the rest of the Scots idea of a Scottish Birthday-- Fine food, song, dance and friendship.

Join with U.S.C.O. in Celebrating the life and birthday of Scotland's most notable poet, Robert Burns.  This is the time to dress up in your most formal Scottish / Celtic attire, and celebrate with U.S.C.O.  You're in store for a grand and most memorable evening, with music by one of Oklahoma's best Celtic Bands,  "On the Doss" with Roger Graham, one of the best Piper's in the state, Sir Robert Bruce, and very accomplished Celtic Dancer, miss Laura Venable. 

Robert Burns is the poet Laureate of Scotland and his birthday is celebrated all over the world with these fantastic Burns Suppers.  Join us as we toast the Haggis, Burns and the Scottish culture.  Robert Burns was not only a poet he collected and preserved the Scottish tunes that we cherish  today.  He also inspired the American Revolution with the belief of equality.  We have much to thank this man for.   ON THE DOSS is a collection of some of the finest singers in the state. The immortal memory of Robert Burns will be delivered in his songs featuring  ON THE DOSS . That grand band ON THE DOSS is also known for rowdy Irish and sea shanties heard all over Oklahoma.  They will conduct the evening with song to weave the history of Burns and across the water to Ireland and the US.    Mark your calendar now and plan to attend this evenings celebration of the life of Robert Burns.   Formal attire is usually appropriate, but not required.    Cost for this wonderful evening of entertainment:  $15 for each Member of  U.S.C.O, and $25 for each Non-Member.  This includes meal and entertainment. Make reservations now.  This is a great time to renew your U.S.C.O. annual membership. For information and to RSVP, contact Linda Hendricks, uscoclanchief@hotmail.com, phone 249-9213, space is limited. These are just a few pictures which have been taken at past U.S.C.O. Burn's  Nights.

January 9, 2009  - U.S.C.O. Board Meeting, 6:00pm, Fire Mountain, OKC

January 10, 2009 -  First U.S.C.O. Clan Gathering of 2009 - 6:00pm -  Pot-Luck Dinner -   Come out of enjoy great Food, Friendship, Scottish History, and Entertainment.  If you've never attended a "U.S.C.O. Clan Gathering" or just interested in a little "Scottish Culture", we welcome you to visit us and enjoy a great "Scottish Style Clan Gathering.   Click on: U.S.C.O. Calendar of Events Feb.-June 2008 to download & print the calendar.  Complete 2008 Calendar of Events will be available for download, very soon.  Please check back. 

DECEMBER 27th -  The last gathering of U.S.C.O. for 2008

July 12, 2008 - Clan Gathering - "An Outdoor/Indoor Picnic"-  6 pm  --- Due to the extreme heat, we are having an Outdoor/Indoor Picnic.  We will do the cookin' outside and the fixin' and goodtime fun inside.  U.S.C.O. will supply meat (hotdogs), buns.  If you want some other type of meat, please bring it and we will cook it for you.  We ask all members to bring the side dishes and desserts, and bring enough for your family and some guests.  Guests are welcome to bring these items also, but they are not obligated.  So bring along a friend, and help us celebrate our own July Independence on the 12th of July.     --  Linda Hendricks will be giving some insights on the American Independence.  So plan to attend this evening and dress comfortable and casual, if you would like.    We always meet at the: Church of the Savior,  5600 N.W. 63rd Street, OKC -- Dinner will start at 6:00 pm 

• U.S.C.O. providing the table wear and drinks.  We try to have a Silent Auction, with the funds going into the general fund of U.S.C.O.   If you have any items you would like to donate to U.S.C.O. for the Silent Auction, we certainly welcome them.  And we appreciate any donations at the door, to help with overall expenses. 

• Any questions about tonight's clan gathering, please contact:  Linda Hendricks at uscoclanchief@hotmail.com or Mike Shores, at mikeshores@cox.net .

May 10, 2008 - Clan Gathering - SPECIAL PRESENTATION - TONIGHT!     This is our Mother's Day Clan Gathering.   Special Presentation By:  Debra Campbell      Subject:  Losing Your Head: The Mother of James the 6th of   Scotland and James the 1st of England.      This Gathering will be in honor of our mothers, wives, sisters, and all women.  The Celtic woman has always held a leading role in Celtic society.  Come, show your appreciation. 

Festival Time is Here At Last! ---  Plan to spend Friday Evening 28th, and all day Saturday 29th at the Festival.  You will not want to miss out on seeing the Athletic Games, attending Genealogy research training, eating traditional Celtic food, and visiting the Vendors of Celtic items.  We will have non-stop entertainment with Bagpipes, Celtic Bands and Celtic Dancers perform.  We will have Clydesdale Horses and lots of other animals, and dog trials.  There will be something enjoyable for every member of the family.

2nd Annual -  Iron Thistle  Scottish Heritage Festival and Highland Games"   March 28 & 29, 2008, with entertainment organized by Roger & Carol Graham, with participation by; On the Doss, Dustin Cooper, Jean Hill’s Dancers, All About Irish, Noon Ceremonies, Flowers of Edinburgh, and the Boru’s Ghost.

A New and Wonderful Location, with plenty of parking and superb festival grounds. Click on:  "Iron Thistle Festival Site"  for a area  map of the festival grounds    The Kirkpatrick Historical Park in Yukon, OK., is right off I-40 at Garth Brooks Blvd. & Vandament Ave.  Contact U.S.C.O. now, if you request information for setting up your Clan Tent or a vendor tent.   We already have several Celtic Bands, Pipers and Pipe Bands, a Celtic Dance Competition, several Food Vendors and Clan tents, signed up to be at this festival.  There will be dog trials, Clydesdale horses, and especially the Highland Athletic Games.     Click on Festival News :  Cost & Festival Hours, and Times for the Event.   For the Iron Thistle Dance Competition details and application information.     Vendors and Competitors Applications, with Times & Locations.   Link to the Festival Area and Events Map, identifying where the various Events will take place.   View and download a copy of the Festival Posters which are put up around the city.    Find the great offer provided by the Festival Host Hotel in Yukon, OK.    Mark your calendar now, we look forward to seeing you soon.

January 26, 2008 - U.S.C.O. Celebration of  "Burns Night" ---   Join with U.S.C.O. in Celebrating the life of Robert Burns.  This is the time to dress up in your most formal Scottish / Celtic Attire, and Celebrate with U.S.C.O.  Read on, to find out what is in store for this grand evening.   Make your reservations now and plan to have one of the best evenings ever.  Location:   St. Matthew United Methodist Church, 300 N. Air Depot Blvd., Midwest City.  Church is located across the street from Heritage Park Mall (East Side of Air Depot Blvd., just North of Reno). Time:  6:00pm

Location will be:  St. Matthew's United Methodist Church,  300 N. Air Depot Blvd., Midwest City,   Time:  6:00pm, Cost:  $20 for each Member of U.S.C.O. -- $25 for each Non-Member.  RSVP: Linda Hendricks at uscoclanchief@hotmail.com   Photo from the 2007 U.S.C.O. Burns Night 

Click on the images for a larger photo, which can be downloaded.

November 10^th  -  Medieval Thanksgiving Feast  - 6:00 pm -  We will feast together in celebration of our many blessings.    A Family event    ---    Roast Beast (Ham and Turkey) provided by U.S.C.O.   Bring a covered dish and enjoy.   Entertainment is pending.

October 13th - Global Oklahoma - campus of Rose State College, Midwest City, OK.  -  (10am to 5pm)  This year, they're honoring all the countries who were involved in the settling of Oklahoma.  This being, the Centennial year.  U.S.C.O., will  have a booth set up for this event.  We're providing entertainment by, Robert Bruce (Bag Pipe), Laura Venable (Dancing), Roger Graham ( Guitar & Vocal), and some of his friends, if he can get them to come, and Dustin Cooper (Harp & Dulcimer) playing Middle Eastern music.  Also, we need as many as possible to signup to bring baked goods.  We'll be having an "unofficial" bake sale out of the U.S.C.O. tent.  Please contact Linda Hendricks to signup and for additional details.  Contact Linda at: uscoclanchief@hotmail.com .  We need all of our members as possible, to help out at this event.  Lots of opportunity to meet people and spread Scottish/Celtic culture in Oklahoma, and help out with the bake sale and help our visitors research their Scottish heritage.  

NOTE:  Global Oklahoma and U.S.C.O. Clan Gathering are on the same day.  Global OK during the morning and afternoon and U.S.C.O. in the evening.

October 13^th - Halloween Celebration -    U.S.C.O. will host a Celtic-theme Halloween Party.   Come dressed as your favorite Scottish/Irish/Celtic character.   Don’t have a costume, come anyway and enjoy the fun.  Prizes will be given for the most creative costumes.  Entertainment pending

September 8^th - Country Celtic - An evening of country western music and a discussion of the evolution of Celtic music into modern country music.   Presented by Eddie and Roberta Tyler with comment from Debra Campbell

September 15th & 16th - 28th Annual Oklahoma Scottish Festival, Tula, OK  -   The 28th Annual Oklahoma Scottish Festival is pleased to announce they are returning to their new home, River Parks West. It is also known as River West Festival Park located at 2105 S. Jackson Ave located on the beautiful Arkansas River with an awesome view of the downtown Tulsa skyline. 

August 4th - Centennial Ancestor Fair - 10 a.m. to  4 p.m.      Oklahoma History Center, 2401 N. Laird Ave, Oklahoma City, OK (across from the state capital)  Note: the O.H.C. will be opened at 9 a.m.)      Sponsored by the Oklahoma Genealogical Society ( O.G.S. )  U.S.C.O. will have a booth set up to help patron with their Celtic-Scottish, Irish, ancestral research.   The Oklahoma History Center will be open to the public with free access to the museum complex.    Several of the activities planned for the Centennial Ancestor Fair, include: Plenty of Fun Kid's Activities!, Genealogy, Photographs, Brag about your Ancestors & Hear Tall Tales.  Hear from the Experts on how to search for you Indian & Pioneer ancestors. There will be several genealogical, historical & lineage societies from around the state to answer questions. There will be: Costume Contests, Genealogy Contests, Photo Contests, and Society Table Contest.  Also, you will get a chance to Brag about your Ancestors on stage, for a $1 per minute.   Go to the Oklahoma Genealogical Society web site:  www.okgensoc.org to find out more about the planned activities, schedule of events, and which groups will be represented. 

Click on these links for a copy of the brochure for the "Centennial Ancestor Fair".   Brochure - Side A    Brochure - Side B

August 11^th - Mysterious Origins of the Celts - Timeline of the diffusion of the Celts out of the Steppes of Russia and into the Iberian Peninsula and ultimately their movement into Ireland/Scotland  Presented by Rev. Jimmie Lee Robins, MS

July 14, 2007  (Saturday)  6pm  "U.S.C.O. Clan Gathering",   Location:  "Church of the Savior".  This will be one of the most interesting and informative gatherings, this year.   Along with our pot luck dinner and silent auction, we will be having special speakers for a very informative and interesting topic.  Make plans now to attend, and bring along your friends, for this very exciting evening.  Guest Speakers: Rev. Barney McLaughlin, Pastor of Bethany Christian Church, Tulsa, OK.,  Dr. Mady Fraser, Chaplin and Professor at Phillips Theological Seminary.    TOPICS:   Who were the ancient Picts? What is the meaning of their mysterious Standing Stones? Other Mysteries of Ancient Scotland. 

June 16 & 17, 2007  Go to  Oklahoma Celtic Music & Heritage Festival 2007 to find out about all of the clan booths, vendors, bands, dancers, dog show, and much, much more.  Get up-to-the-minute information about the Oklahoma Celtic Music & Heritage Festival, which is an official "Oklahoma Centennial Event", to be held in Stillwater, OK, June 16 & 17, 2007.   This event will surely be the highlight of 2007 for the state of Oklahoma. 

 June 9, 2007  (Saturday)  6pm  "U.S.C.O. Clan Gathering", at the "Church of the Savior"   Our Clan Gathering this month will be a "Celtic Hawaiian Picnic", held next to the gymnasium, in back of the church.   Wear your favorite Hawaiian attire and enjoy an evening of outdoor cooking enjoyment.  Bring whatever meat product you want to eat and we'll cook it.  Bring your lawn chair and a side dish.  Come join us for fun, food, entertainment, and games for "ALL THE FAMILY".  We look forward to see you.  

Mar. 17, 2007  (Saturday)  --  St. Patrick's Day Parade - Through Bricktown,  U.S.C.O. will be in the  Parade.     Please let us know if you can participate with U.S.C.O., either riding on the float or  walking.  Parade starts at 1:00 pm.

Mar. 24, 2007  (Saturday) – U.S.C.O. Athletics Games and Festival - Athletics Games begin 9:00am.   One Day - Mega Festival, held at the: “Washington Park”, within 1 mile, East of “Bricktown”.

Mar. 30, 31, & Apr. 1, 2007 –  "31^st Annual  Medieval Fair"  -   Norman, Ok --   Free  Admission,   (Friday, Saturday, & Sunday)     10am – 6:30pm daily.     U.S.C.O. will have a tent set up, and all members are encouraged to support us, spending time helping out in the tent, greeting visitors.  For Medieval Fair Information: www.medievalfair.org

Saturday, March 31, 2007   -   3rd Annual Oklahoma Solo Piping Debate 2007,  8:00am to 5:00pm.  "OKLAHOMA SCOTTISH PIPES & DRUMS",  P.O. Box 0541, Oklahoma City, OK  73101-0541. Solo Piping Competition Location, Church of the Savior,  5600 N.W. 63rd, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73132,  Information:  Oklahoma Scottish Pipes & Drums (OSPD) www.okscots.com .  More info, Contact Stew Joslin:  oklahomascottishpipesdrums@yahoo.com and this event is organized by Stew Joslin  --  "Promoting Scottish Highland piping in Oklahoma", For Competition Form:   http://okscots.com/competition.html   

" Oklahoma Centennial 2007 Event".    "Iron Thistle Scottish Games & Heritage Festival",      Saturday, March 24, 2007   at the " Washington Park ",  411 N High (East of Lincoln & NE 4^th on NE 4^th), Oklahoma City , OK   73101    (Within 1 mile, East of “Bricktown”)  Gate open to the Public:  10am  to  6pm . Also, this is the first Scottish Festival in Oklahoma City , in several years.Mar. 24, 2007   (Saturday) – Iron Thistle Scottish Games & Heritage Festival  sponsored by U.S.C.O. Scottish Athletics.  

Mar. 30, 31, & Apr. 1, 2007 –  "31^st Annual  Medieval Fair"  -   Norman, Ok --  Free  Admission,   (Friday, Saturday, & Sunday)     10am – 6:30pm daily. U.S.C.O. will have a tent set up, and all members are encouraged to support us, spending time helping out in the tent, greeting visitors.  For Medieval Fair Information: www.medievalfair.org

Saturday, March 31, 2007 - 3rd Annual Oklahoma Solo Piping Debate 2007  8:00am to 5:00pm,  Solo Piping Competition Location, Church of the Savior  5600 N.W. 63rd, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73132    Information:  Oklahoma Scottish Pipes & Drums (OSPD) www.okscots.com Contact Stew Joslin, for more info at:  oklahomascottishpipesdrums@yahoo.com  

FEB. 10, 2007 – 6:00 pm   U.S.C.O. “Burn’s Night”  Celebration Location: "Church of the Savior" 5600 NW 63rd, Oklahoma City  Cost:   $10 for U.S.C.O. members,   $15 for Non-Membes.   FOR Tickets or Reservations:  CONTACT:  Linda Hendricks:  uscoclanchief@hotmail.com  or 405-249-9213  OR any U.S.C.O. Board Member    POT LUCK DINNER:  U.S.C.O. is providing Haggis, "Tatties & Neeps", Pipe Music, Entertainment, A "wee" Dram for the toast to "Rabbie".  We will have a BIG "Silent Auction",   THIS EVENT is our Main Fundraiser - Donations accepted for auction and events.   ENTERTAINMENT:  Dustin Cooper, Ruth Coats & Lee Agnew providing music of Robert Burns, Scotland, Ireland and the Celts.    DRESS:  Scottish or Church best.   Kilts, ancient or modern welcome!  

Bring your friends and family, and enjoy an evening of great food, entertainment, history, and friendship.  We welcome all newcomers to our gatherings.  You don't have to be Scottish to attend and wearing Scottish attire is normally optional.  However, "Robert Burn's Night", is regarded as a very special occasion, when we have the opportunity to dress up in our finest Scottish attire or Church best. 

U.S.C.O. is providing the main dishes for this event, and we request that you bring your favorite pot-luck side dish and/or desert.   We'll have a most exciting display of "Silent Auction" gifts for your bidding.  We welcome you to bring along a silent auction item to add to our table.  All proceeds received during our clan gatherings, help to defray the overall cost of our gatherings, the various activities associated with U.S.C.O., and the spreading of Scottish culture throughout Oklahoma.  Traditionally, we'll be toasting the Haggis.  If you've never attended a "U.S.C.O. Clan Gathering" or just interested in learning about "Scottish Culture", we welcome you to attend and enjoy the friendship and fellowship that only a "Scottish Style Clan Gathering" can bring.   

Feb. 17, 2007  (Saturday) – CANCELED DUE TO WEATHER      Mardi Gras Parade in Norman, Through the Historic Downtown District.    U.S.C.O. will participate in the Norman Marti Graw Parade on February 17, 2007.  The parade will begin at Sundown, around 6:30 pm in downtown Norman.  The theme of the parade is the Oklahoma Centennial.  Come and enjoy the parade and learn about how Scottish People helped in the development of our great state.                   If you need more information, contact Debra Marlett-Campbell at email:  marlett@cox.net

Dec. 30, 2006   - "Hogmanay - Scottish New Year" Celebration - 6:00pm  " Church of the Savior" - 5600 N.W. 63rd, Oklahoma City, OK"  ---  Plan to Celebrate the New Year, with U.S.C.O.    ----          Bring a friend and enjoy a great time of friendship and getting to know one another.  We welcome all newcomers to our gatherings.  You don't have to be Scottish to attend and wearing Scottish attire is optional.  As always, bring  your favorite pot-luck side dish and / or desert.   We plan to have a little entertainment, always some Scottish history, and a silent auction, and most of all, Good Friendship.  And with tradition, we will be toasting the Haggis.  If you've never attended a "U.S.C.O. Clan Gathering" or just interested in a little "Scottish Culture", we welcome you to visit us and enjoy a good "Scottish Style Clan Gathering."

Dec. 9, 2006 - U.S.C.O. Clan Gathering - “A Celtic Christmas" Special guest performers:     Dustin Cooper, instrumentalist and Roger Graham, guitarist & vocalist. Come and enjoy the great musical entertainment, along with enjoying the great food, fun, fellowship, and celebration.    

Nov. 11, 2006  "Ancient and Modern Clan System & Timeline for Scottish emigration to the Colonies"    Presented by:   La Nell Shores    Saturday,  -  La Nell is highly involved as a Board Member in both U.S.C.O. & OGS (Oklahoma Genealogical Society), as Regent for Council Grove DAR (Daughters of the American Revolution), member of OHCE (Oklahoma Home Community & Education), and UDC (United Daughters of the Confederacy), and a facilitator of the "Legacy Family Tree genealogy software" at CCOKC, Computer Club of Oklahoma City - Genealogy Group.  La Nell has taught Basic and Intermediate Computer Genealogy for OGS & U.S.C.O. Seminars and has presented the above presentation to both OGS, DAR, & the OHCE organizations.  For additional information about La Nell's presentation, please email her at:  MLSHORES@COX.NET .   We encourage you to visit U.S.C.O. at the next Clan Gathering and enjoy the friendship, pot-luck dinner, and to hear La Nell's Scottish presentation.  You will not be disappointed.   

Oct. 7, 2006  -  Global Fest, On the Campus of Rose State University, Midwest City, OK.    Open All Day - Starts at 9pm.  Tables & tents setup to help you research your family history.

Saturday, Sept. 9th, 2006  - "FALL KICKOFF & BRING A FRIEND",  6:00 pm at "The Church of the Savior", 5600 N.W. 23rd, OKC.),   Meeting kicked off the Fall Season.  

Sept. 9, 2006 - "3rd Annual - Woodland Forest Festival, Woodland Park, Shawnee, OK. 

Sept. 15, 16, & 17, 2006 - Tulsa Festival and Games  - U.S.C.O. will have a tent setup - notify: Linda Hendricks at uscoclanchief@hotmail.com , if you can plan to attend and  help.  

Setptember 30, 2006 - U.S.C.O. sponsored Athletics Games, put on by COSHA - Athletics Games, put on by COSHA - "Central Oklahoma Scottish Heavy Athletics", will be held at Earlywine Park, starting at 9am, with lunch served at 12:00pm (Noon).                                                     

Earlywine Park:          (Click on these map for a larger view)                 Yukon Park:

June Clan Gathering - Picnic --  Scottish Style   - June 10, 2006  (4:00pm to 8:00pm)  - Yukon, OK - City Park - "South Pavilion" - Park is Located at:  2323 S. Holly Ave.   --  (City Park can be seen from I-40, going West)  -  This picnic will be a POT-LUCK dinner.     You're welcome to come in your Scottish attire or anything which might be comfortable and cool.  As always, this will be a family event.  Bring your kids, grandkids, or friends.  Our newest group to be associated with U.S.C.O., the "Central Oklahoma Scottish Heavy Athletics" (COSHA), will be setup to demonstrate the art of Scottish Style Athletics.   So please bring your favorite outside dishes for all of us to share.  Also, bring along some tasty desserts.  The afternoon and evening picnic will prove to be an exciting, fun filled time with your U.S.C.O. friends and family.   So, come join us for lots of fun, relaxation, sports, and lots of good food.   Click on this small map image and you'll see an enlarged image of the Yukon City Park. 

"May Clan Gathering" picnic -- Scottish Style --  May 13, 2006 Earlywine Park, OKC.  There was lots of fun, food, and lots of entertainment.  Some of the most “Outlandished” Hawaiian Tartan Concoctions, kilts, shirts, shawl or other apparel, were worn and modeled at this picnic.  

“Annual Medieval Fair” at  Norman, OK, with “Tartan Day” on Saturday, April 1^st”March 31st, April 1st, and April 2nd, 2006 (Friday, Saturday & Sunday).   “All Day – FREE - Fair”,      On the Oklahoma University Campus in Norman, OK.  U.S.C.O. will have a tent setup.  Your welcome to  come out and spend as much time as you have available  in the U.S.C.O. tent and help greet visitors, hand out  fliers of  upcoming clan gatherings, and  assist in  locating  Scottish or Celtic heritage and/or clan affiliations.    Look for the U.S.C.O. tent and other Scottish Clan tents at the Medieval Fair.    

“St. Patrick's Day Parade in Bricktown, OKC”  ----  March 18^th, 2006     We plan to march, walk, and/or ride  in the Bricktown Parade and have an evening meal together in Bricktown.  Contact Linda Hendricks at 249-9213, and let us know if you plan to come out and walk with the U.S.C.O. group or would rather ride on our trailer, if room is available.  

“March Clan Gathering” -- March 11th, 2006   Potluck Dinner,  Silent Auction,  Special Entertainment and a great evening of visiting with other friends, family, and members of U.S.C.O.  

"Scottish Style Valentine Gathering”  February 11^th, 2006  --"Church of the Savior"    This is definitely Scottish best attire night,  if none available, wear your Sunday best.   Bring your Sweetheart, or Special Friend, or attend by yourself.    Pot Luck Dinner, Silent Auction, Special Entertainment, Music, and Visiting with Friends.   Special entertainment for this special evening, will be Carol Barry and Kevin Barrett, to teach some Scottish country Dancing.   Dustin Copper will be with us again to perform some of his songs with " Song of Sophia", and we're looking forward to having Roger Graham to sing a few of his songs.  All together, this should be a very exciting and entertaining evening.   Through song and dance, you will receive Scottish Culture, at its best.

2nd Annual " Woodland Forest Festival", at Woodland Park, in Shawnee, OK.,  Sept. 10, 2005 -- Saturday   10am to 6pm,   NOTE:  U.S.C.O. is one of the primary participants at this festival.     U.S.C.O. will have a tent setup at this festival, and will host a "PICNIC" from 1pm to 4pm, for members and guests.    For additional information about the Woodland Forest Festival, please click on:  http://www.visitshawnee.com/even_deta.htm?id=2708008

"Scottish Tea"   -   Sponsored by U.S.C.O.  -May 14, 2005,  2:00 PM     For Reservations Call:   249-9213, Cost was:  $5.00     Church of the Savior,   5600 N.W. 63rd, OKC.        

"Scottish History/Genealogy Fair", Saturday, April 9th, 2005    U.S.C.O. would like to thank Sharon Burns, Special Correspondent for the Daily Oklahoman for this article which appeared in her column "We The People".  It outlines the events, Clans, Lectures, and Entertainment, which was available.

"Hogmanay" dinner on  January 1, 2005:  Click on the attached thumbnail photos to see an enlargement of the photo. 

YOU CAN SEE, WHAT A GRAND TIME WE HAD! -- We hope to see you at next years, U.S.C.O. "Hogmanay".

U.S.C.O. Heavy Athletics 2010 Page

For information about the 5th Annual

Iron Thistle Scottish Heritage Festival and Highland Games,

March 26 & 27th, 2011,

Go to the: Festival News page.

The Athletics group was has been very active since hosting their 1st Annual Festival and Highland Games near Bricktown in Oklahoma City.  The U.S.C.O. Athletics group has continued preparing for a more exciting and challenging Highland Games each year.  Be sure to mark your calendar and start making plans to attend and if possible, plan to participate in the Highland Games.

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4th Annual - 2010

Iron Thistle  

"Scottish Heritage Festival

   and Highland Games"

Kirkpatrick Family Farm in Yukon, OK.,

   1015 S. Garth Brooks Blvd.

 West  on I-40, turn North on Hwy 92 (Garth Brooks Blvd.), 

          go 1/2 mi.,  just north of Vandament Ave.  

 Festival Aerial Map with Event Locations:  

      "Iron Thistle Festival Site"

Friday - March 19, 2010

"Fire Ceremony & Introductions to the Clans" 

(Open & Free to the public) starts at  6:00pm

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Saturday - March 20, 2010

 "Scottish Heritage Festival and Highland Games" 

Festival Hours to the Public:  9am to 6pm.

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We have a Kid's Friendly area setup with lots of games, crafts and other activities created just for the kids.

We already have several Clans and Vendors scheduled to attend.

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U.S.C.O., is very proud to display this certificate, received for the "1st Annual U.S.C.O. Athletics Games and Festival - Iron Thistle Celebration" in 2007, which was announced as an "Oklahoma Centennial Project".

Mark your calendar and plan to attend:  

      The 4the Annual -  Iron Thistle

"Scottish Heritage Festival and Highland Games"

March 19th & 20th, 2010 at the

Kirkpatrick Family Farm - Yukon, OK.

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WHAT A GREAT TIME WE'VE HAD WITH THE PAST YEARS FESTIVALS.  

Hope everyone is looking forward to the 2010 Iron Thistle Festival is March. 

At this festival, you will see some of the best Athletic Games, hear some enlightening Genealogy research training, eat some of the best traditional Celtic food, and visit some of the finest Vendors of Celtic items and Clans than anywhere in the state.   Hope you got to hear and see the non-stop entertainment of  Bagpipes, Celtic Bands and Celtic Dancers perform.  We got to see Clydesdale Horses, lots of other animals.   There was something enjoyable for every member of the family, and that's exactly what we wanted.  So plan now to come out to the 2010 Iron Thistle in Yukon, Oklahoma.  

A Wonderful Location, plenty of parking, and superb festival grounds.  Click on:  "Iron Thistle Festival Site"  for an area map of the festival grounds.   The Kirkpatrick Historical Park in Yukon, OK., is right off I-40 at Garth Brooks Blvd. & Vandament Ave.    

We had several Celtic Bands, Pipers and Pipe Bands, several Food Vendors and lots of Clan tents.  We had Westie Dogs, Clydesdale horses, and all day Highland Athletic Games.  There was a great Link to the Festival Area and Events Map, identifying where the various Events would take place.    You could View and Download copies of the Festival Posters which are put up around the city.    You could also take advantage of the great offer provided by the Festival Host Hotel in Yukon, OK.   

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Here's another event sponsored by U.S.C.O., where the Athletics group participated.

Here are a few photos from our May 2006 "Hawaiian Style" Scottish Picnic held at Earlywine Park in OKC.  The Heavy Athletics group gave a demonstration of the techniques required for the heavy athletics games competition. 

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Once again, if you're interested in more information concerning:

U.S.C.O. Heavy Athletics, you can contact:  Jonathan Irvin, at  deakion@yahoo.com .