PAST EVENTS and FOLLOW-UP
This page allows us to look back at some of the
activities and events of U.S.C.O. and have a record of their dates
and times.
"You don't know where you're going unless you know
where you've been."
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Membership renewal in January will reduce your cost
for Burn's Night.
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April Activities
We all regret the annual Iron Thistle Scottish
Festival and Highland Games had to be dismissed due to our
unfortunate Winter weather. A lot of work went into
preparing for this festival, but we're already starting to make plans
for next year.
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Our April Activities were put on hold but we're looking
forward to an exciting and fun May Clan Gathering. Mark your
calendar for May 8th and come join U.S.C.O. as we kick off our our next
Clan Gatering as a "Homecoming" event. If you are a regular Clan
Gathering attendee or a member who hasn't attended in a while or you
would just like to attend a Celtic get-together, plan now to attend our
May 8th "Homecoming" Clan Gathering. You do not have to be a
member to attend and guests are always welcome to our monthly Clan
Gatherings.
July 10, 2010 – Saturday
- 6:00pm
Church of the Savior, 5600 N.W. 63rd St.
Celebrate
America's Independence this
coming Saturday evening with our own
"4th of July Clan Gathering”
Come and tell us what being an American means to
you.
This Clan Gathering will be our
annual Indoor / Outdoor Cook-Out.
U.S.C.O. will supply the hot dogs,
buns, condiments, plates and utensils.
We ask, if you can, to bring along
your favorite picnic type side dish and/or desserts.
Let's have fun and Celebrate our
Celtic Heritage in America.
Members, Guests, friends and
family are always welcome.
You don't have to be Scottish
or have any Celtic heritage to attend.
June 12, 2010 – Saturday
- 6:00pm
"Fathers Day Clan Gathering”
This will be
a time to honor your our fathers. Bring a photo or tell a
special story about your father and what he has mean in your life.
Members, Guests, friends and
family are always welcome.
You don't have to be Scottish
or have any Celtic heritage to attend.
Our goal is to help all members
and non-members in their Celtic heritage quest and ancestry
research. If you need help researching your ancestry, U.S.C.O.
has researchers available to help guide you through any
"brick-walls" you may have found. Bring your questions,
friends and family to our May meeting and let us help you with your
research. Or, just come and enjoy the good friendship,
fellowship and food.
Our Clan
Gatherings are held at the Church of the Savior, 5600 N.W. 63rd St.,
unless otherwise indicated.
If you can, we ask that you bring
your favorite pot-luck covered dish and/or a dessert to share with
each other.
July 8, 2010 is our next scheduled Monthly Board Meeting.
Monthly Board Meetings
Crown Heights United Methodist Church,
1021 NW 37TH ST,
OKLAHOMA CITY OK, 73118
Monthly board meetings are required for all officers and
board members.
All members of U.S.C.O. are encouraged
and welcomed to attend and offer their suggestions.
"Oklahoma
Celtic Music & Heritage Festival"
Mark your calendars for the next
Oklahoma Celtic Music & Heritage Festival in Stillwater, OK. --
June 19th & 20th. For deils and event schedules, go to the
festival website,
www.okcelticfest.com .
This festival will highlight some of
Oklahoma's greatest Celtic bands, dancers, vendors and food. You
will not want to miss this fun filled weekend.
June 19th & 20th, 2010 at the
Payne County Fairgrounds in Stillwater,
OK.
where we
celebrated 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 included vendors, Scottish Clans,
athletics, livestock, demonstrations, workshops,
history exhibits, children's area, sessions and live music and dance featured on three stages.
Our Thanks to
Roger & Carol Graham and all of the members of the Celtic Festival Team
for putting on another fantastic weekend.
We look forward to having you at the 2010 festival.
For
more information and to see video clips of the Celtic Festival in
Stillwater, go to www.okcelticfest.com
.
Click on: Oklahoma Celtic Music &
Heritage Festival site, for details about the 2009 festival.
Also, view music clips, photos and additional
stories about what took place during the Oklahoma Celtic Music & Heritage Festival
2007 & 2008.
For music
clips: Click on
http://CelticOklahomaPodBean.Com
,
recorded at several of the Oklahoma Scottish / Celtic events held throughout
the state, and of musical performers who will be performing at Oklahoma
Celtic Music Festival.
For
Photo Collections, to be continued: Click on the "Flicker
Page" which can be found on this same web site;
http://CelticOklahomaPodBean.Com
,
by scrolling way down the right hand side. These photos have been
taken at several of the Scottish / Celtic Festivals, Clan Gatherings,
and special events throughout Oklahoma.
NOTE:
These same sites can be found, listed on the
"Clan
Links" site.
Saturday is the big day for parade
and gathering.
Join us this Saturday afternoon for
a fantastic Parade through Bricktown and then for the USCO Clan
Gathering in the evening. Everyone is welcome, bring a friend.
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Mar. 13, 2010 Saturday
St. Patrick’s Day Parade thru
Bricktown, OKC
Parade will starts 1:00pm
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Then come join U.S.C.O. for our Clan Gathering that
evening.
Mar. 13, 2010 – Saturday
- 6:00pm
“St. Patrick’s Day” Clan Gathering”
All Celtic heritage is welcome to
the Clan Gatherings.
So
if your Irish, come join us this evening.
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Feb. 13, 2010 - 6:00 pm, Valentine Clan Gathering
Jan. 23, 2010, Saturday evening,
starts at 5:30 pm
“Burns Night Celebration”
Plan to celebrate the memory of Robert Burns.
F.O.P. Building, at 1624 South Agnew in
Stockyards City, OKC
F.O.P. building is the "Fraternal Order of Police"
meeting hall. There is plenty of free parking, lots of room
inside and plenty of room for
Celtic Music & Dance.
We are pleased to announce:

Roger Graham and "On
The Doss" will be our Headliner Celtic Band. One of
Oklahoma's most enjoyable Celtic Bands.
William Allen Ellis
(age 12 yrs) will perform a few Celtic songs on his violin.

Robert Bruce,
master piper, will open Burns Night. Member of the Highlands
Pipe Band. One of Oklahoma's most distinguished
piper.
Silent Auction, Great Food, and lots of hosting and
toasting.
Mark your
calendars and make your reservations now to attend the Burns Night
Celebration with U.S.C.O.
Cost per person:
Only $30 for Non-U.S.C.O. Members, $20
for U.S.C.O. Members, 13 yrs & Older. $10 for ages 6yrs to
12yrs.
New & Renewal Memberships will be applied to the
cost of Burn's Night.
Please RSVP by Jan. 20th & adding information - Contact:
Linda Hendricks at
uscoclanchief@hotmail.com
or phone: 685-9734
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2009 Clan Gatherings and
Festivals
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March 28 & 29, 2009
10-7 Saturday, Noon-7 Sunday
Golden Goose Event Center
2301 N. Douglas
Midwest City, OK
Admission $3, Children under 12 FREE |
January 9, 2010 - 6:00 p.m. - Saturday, Clan Gathering "Celebrating Hogmanay and the New Year”
Church of the Savior, 5600 NW 63rd St., OKC.
Time to start the new year with a great Celtic
friendship monthly
get-together.
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Entertainment for
the Iron Thistle III Festival for 2009, includes the following:
Download a copy of the Schedule:
Entertainment Schedule.doc or
Entertainment Schedule.pdf .
Opening Ceremonies will begin at
12:30pm, with Clan Parade and Bands playing the National Anthem and Scotland
the Brave, along with Introductions and Appreciations to our Sponsors and
Clans.
Stage by the Lake Stage
on the Athletic Field
10 AM Dustin Cooper
9:45 AM on stage session
11 AM Laura Venable/ Flowers of Edinburgh
11 AM Emerald Flame
12 Noon Opening Ceremonies 12 Noon
Opening Ceremonies
1 PM Piper John Imes joins On the
Doss 1 PM Boru's Ghost
2:30 PM All About Irish
Dancers 2 PM Dustin Cooper
3:30 PM Laura Venable /Flowers
of Edinburgh 3 PM Emerald Flame
4:30
PM William Ellis 4 PM
Boru's Ghost
5 PM On the
Doss 5 PM On Stage
Session
CANCELLED -Dec. 28, 2009 –
Monday Evening -
6:00pm
“Hogmanay” the Scottish New Years
- at Dan McGuiness Irish Pub,
Moore, OK ------------------------Let's ring in the new year at Dan
McGuiness and have a fantastic time of celebrating the Scottish New Year
"Hogmanay" eating at one of Oklahoma's most enjoyable locations for
Irish food. We plan to have lots of fun, music, haggis (maybe) and
a mighty good time visiting with one another and remembering the good
times we've had during 2009 and looking forward to even a better year in
2010.
Dec. 12, 2009 – Saturday
- "Celtic Christmas"
Clan Gathering, 6:00pm ------------
Each year, at the December
"Christmas" Clan Gathering, we bring donations, either monetary, food
items and/or paper goods, as a gift to give to the Church of the Savior
for their overwhelming kindness for allowing us to use their facilities
for our monthly Clan Gatherings. This year, we would appreciate
everyone who comes to the December Clan Gathering to bring a monetary
offering, either by check, made out to the "Church of the Savior" or a
cash donation. There will be a basket available to deposit your
check or cash donation. Then U.S.C.O. will present all donations
received at the December Clan Gathering to Church of the Savior.
Nov. 14, 2009 – “St. Andrews Day
Celebration” Presented by
Linda Hendricks
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.
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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.
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May
9th, 2009, 6:00pm, U.S.C.O. Clan Gathering,
held at the Church of the Savior, 5600
NW 63rd , 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.
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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!
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May 14th 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 .
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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.
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3rd
Annual
Iron Thistle
"Scottish
Heritage Festival and Highland Games".jpg)
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
5th 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 24th, 2009 - 6:00pm
Church of the Savior “Community Room”,
5600 N.W. 63rd, 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


Dec. 27, 2008 –
"Hogmanay - Scottish
New Year"
Celebration - 6:30pm till Midnight
" Sean
Cummins Irish Pub and U.S.C.O. have decide to put on a combined Hogmanay
this year. Due to a location problem, U.S.C.O. board agreed to
join with Sean Cummins, owner and Chef of Sean Cummins Irish Pub, to
celebrate the Scottish New Year, in a big way.
“Sean Cummins Irish Pub”
address and directions: 9610 N. May Ave., OKC, in the Colonnade
Shopping Center. The Colonnade Shopping Center is on North East
corner of North May and Britton Rd. The Pub is located on the North
Side of the Shopping Center. You can get to the Pub by taking the
Britton Rd exit off the Lake Hefner Pkwy going East to May Ave.
(across the street from the old Jackie Cooper BMW auto sales).
Telephone #of the Pub: 755-2622 if you still need help locating in the
Pub.
Sean is planning on having several Scottish dishes for us
to order. (Plan around $10 per meal, Guinness extra)
Scottish dishes
will be available; Scotch Eggs, Haggis, Fisherman's Pie, Corn beef and
Cabbage, Soda Bread, and traditional Irish dishes which are already on
the menu, and plenty of Guinness.
Roger Graham, guitarist & vocalist and "On the Doss"
will be there to help us celebrate.
Bring
a friend and enjoy a great time of friendship and getting to know one
another. We welcome all newcomers to celebrate the annual Scottish
New Year tradition with us. You don't have to be Scottish to
attend and wearing Scottish attire is optional. We plan
to have lots of entertainment and great food at reasonable
prices, and most of all Good Friendship. If you've never
been to a Scottish New Years Celebration, called "Hogmanay", you will
certain enjoy this evening. Come and help us Celebrate.
---
Church of the Savior,
Christmas offering.
U.S.C.O. want to say how much we appreciate the Church of the Savior,
for allowing us to use their facilities for our Clan Gatherings, Board
Meetings, and many other special events. Each year we try to honor
the Church of the Savior for their outstanding generosity.
This year, U.S.C.O. wants to say "Thank You" with a Kitchen Shower.
If you would like to participate in giving back to the Church of the
Savior, you can bring any of the following items to the Church during
our Board Meeting, on Dec. 11th, from 7pm to 8:30pm, or during our Clan
Gathering, on Dec. 13th, from 5pm to 9pm.
We want to thank you
in advance, for your generosity to the Church of the Savior.
The following
items can be used by the Church in their kitchen area.
Kitchen Towels,
Dish Clothes, Paper Napkins, Paper Towels, Coffee
Filters,
Toilet Paper Hand Soap,
Dish Soap, Family
Size Tea Bags,
Ground Coffee. We will
also accept cash donations in lieu of purchased goods.
Nov. 8, 2008 – U.S.C.O is celebrating “St. Andrews Month”
at our upcoming Clan Gathering,
held at
the Church of the Savior,
5600 N.W. 63rd St, OKC., at
6:00 pm. This Clan
Gathering, will consist
of a Pot Luck Dinner, Entertainment, & Education. Scottish Attire welcomed, but not
required. This month, we will be starting the Silent Auction, once again,
and if you would like to donate any items to U.S.C.O. for our Silent
Auction, please bring them with you to the Clan Gathering. All
funds raised through the Silent Auction, will be going toward the Iron
Thistle Festival Fund.
End of Summer Picnic: Oct. 11, 2008 – Clan Gathering – Picnic at
Earlywine Park This is our annual special Hawaiian Picnic
- we will have a contest for the "loudest" or "gaudiest" Hawaiian shirt
being worn. We plan to have the Heavy Athletics Demonstrations.
possibly Celtic music and a Piper. We'll have
plenty of tents setup to block out as much sun and heat as possible. Bring
your
family, lawn chairs, pallets on the ground, umbrellas, and any other
outdoor picnic items. This is always
a fun filled, outdoor picnic. We'll have a map and additional
information to follow.
Picnic starts at 4:00pm with food
serving at around 6:00pm.
Click on this image for directions to
Earlywine Park, marked with a "red star".


Located at SW 119th, between
I-44 & S. May Ave.
We're looking forward to seeing you at the
"End of Summer" Hawaiian Picnic!
Oct. 4, 2008 - “Global Fest” Rose State College, 9am-5pm,
Oct.
4, 2008 – “Czech Festival” at Yukon, OK – all day.
Morning / Afternoon -
Aug. 9, 2008 – Okla.
Genealogical Society “Ancestral Fair”
9am-4pm - Okla. History Center. U.S.C.O. will have a booth and
members are needed.
Evening - Aug. 9, 2008 – “Bring A
Friend” Clan Gathering – 6pm. "Church of the Savior", Visitor drawing for gift membership,
Door Prizes and Lots of Fun.
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
OKC
will celebrated "Burns Night" in a big way
with U.S.C.O.!
SUSPICIOUS CONTRA and ON THE DOSS
on one great stage!!! 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.
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 that have been
wowing the Tulsa audiences over the last few months and now
they arrive in OKC together for the first time. They will
conduct the evening with song to weave the history of Burns
and across the water to Ireland and the US.
After a fine meal
SUSPICIOUS CONTRA will invite the
CONTRA DANCERS and the SCOTTISH COUNTRY
DANCERS to teach us a few steps of Contra and
Scottish dancing. SUSPICIOUS CONTRA is one of
the absolutely most fantastic bands in the state and this will
be a treat for our Celtic
ears
and our Celtic feet. Settle back and relax
or get up and learn a few steps!!! You will have a hard time
keeping still for this band!!!
January
26, 2008 - Burns Night - 6:00pm Mark your calendar
now and plan to attend this formal evening, celebrating the
life of Robert Burns.
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 10th - 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 13th - 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
8th - 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.
Gates open Saturday 10:00am
to 11:30pm (most vendors will close at 6pm Saturday)
Saturday Night Celtic Concert 6pm to 11:30pm (Free with
festival ticket or $5 without)
Sunday 9:30am to 5pm, Kirking at 10:00am
Lawn chairs,
umbrellas and dogs on a leash are welcome.
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 11th - 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 –
"31st
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 4th on NE 4th),
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 – "31st 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 1st”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 18th, 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
11th, 2006
-- 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".