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United Scottish Clans of Oklahoma. Inc.

Promoting Scottish Culture in Oklahoma Since 1986

For Questions or Information:

U.S.C.O. - United Scottish Clans of Oklahoma, Inc.

P.O. Box 50414

Midwest City, OK 73140-5414

U.S.C.O. is a (501c3) non-profit organization dedicated to promotion and preservation of the Scottish and Celtic heritage in Oklahoma, through Education, Genealogical and Ancestral Research, Festivals, Events, and Clan Gatherings.

The following provides general information about United Scottish Clans of Oklahoma, (U.S.C.O.) with Scheduled Dates, Times and Locations or our Clan Gatherings, Meetings, Festivals and other Events.

U.S.C.O. Clan Gatherings are held every 2nd Saturday of each month, at 6:00 pm, at the “Church of the Savior”, 5600 N.W. 63rd St, OKC. Clan Gatherings consist of Pot Luck Dinner, Silent Auction, Entertainment and assistance with your Celtic Heritage Research. Scottish Attire is welcomed, but not required. Clan Gatherings are always open to your family, whether your Scottish, Irish and/or Celtic or neither. Please bring your favorite food dish, salads and/or dessert, enough for your family and a little bit more for our quests. Come enjoy an evening of food, fun & fellowship. If you need help in researching your Ancestors or Genealogy, we always have people at the Clan Gatherings to help you in your search.

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Clan Gatherings, Events, Activities & Festivals

Calendar of Events

February & March 2010

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Clan Gatherings: (Unless otherwise specified)

Held on the 2^nd Saturday of each month at 6:00pm

“Church of the Savior”, 5600 N.W. 63^rd, Okla. City, OK.

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. Our gatherings may occasionally have a Celtic Band, Celtic history lesson and even a Silent Auction. Come bring your favorite pot luck dish if you can and/or side dish or desert, bring a friend, bring your family or just come and visit with us. You are always welcome to join us for a evening of celebrating your Celtic heritage.

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January - Annual Membership Renewal Month

$10 for Individual & $15 for Family

Click on the Membership Application and mail to the attention on the form.

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Feb. 13, 2010 – Saturday CANCELLED

Due to a scheduling problem with our regular meeting location, the Church of the Savior, regrettably me must cancel this months Clan Gathering. Some of us are planning to meet at Sean Cummings Irish Pub for dinner. If you would like to join us, you're more than welcome. We hope this has not cause a problem with your plans for this evening. We hope you're able to celebrate Valentine's Day with the one you love and appreciate.

Mar. 13, 2010 Saturday

St. Patrick’s Day Parade thru Bricktown, OKC

Parade will starts 1:00pm

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.

Mar. 20, 2010 - Saturday

4^th Annual “Iron Thistle

9am – 6pm

Scottish Heritage Festival and Highland Games

Kirkpatrick Family Farm, Yukon, OK (1mi. N. of I-40 on Garth Brooks Blvd.)

Contact: Linda Hendricks: uscoclanchief@hotmail.com or Call: 249-9213

Athletics, Vendor and Clan Registrations are available.

Volunteers Needed: If you've ever been to a Scottish Festival, you know volunteers are always needed. If you are interested in helping U.S.C.O. by volunteering your services during the festival, please contact Linda Hendricks at uscoclanchief@hotmail.com for areas needing help.

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Feb. 11, 2010 Thursday - U.S.C.O. Monthly Board Meeting

Monthly Board Meetings held on the 2nd Thursday of each month at 7 pm.

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.

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Do You Need Genealogical or Ancestral Research Assistance?

Genealogy research assistance : Please let us know if we can be of assistance in learning about Scottish History, Heritage and Culture, in Oklahoma. Contact us if you need help in either beginning your own Scottish Genealogical research or just additional general Scottish research. Research assistance is made available from 5:00pm to 6:00pm prior to the start of the Clan Gathering meeting. U.S.C.O. is dedicated to helping you find your genealogy roots.

If you're not a member of (U.S.C.O.) but your interested in finding out about your possible Scottish or Celtic heritage, we look forward to having you as our guest at any of the Clan Gatherings.

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U.S.C.O. Membership Dues & Membership Application

We invite you to become a member of U.S.C.O. Your membership dues help fund the activities of U.S.C.O. which promote Scottish and Celtic Heritage culture in Oklahoma.

Annual Membership Renewal is in January.

Dues are $10 for a Single Membership and $15 for a Family Membership

Please Mail your New or Renewal Membership to :

U.S.C.O, i/c of Lee Campbell, Membership Officer,

P.O. Box 50414, Midwest City, OK 73140-5414.

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"Oklahoma Celtic Music & Heritage Festival "

WOW! What a Great Time We Had!

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're looking forward to 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.

United Scottish Clans of Oklahoma, Inc. (U.S.C.O.)

You're always welcome to attend our events and monthly Clan Gatherings.

For a list of our upcoming events and Clan Gatherings,

click on these links: "General News" and the "Festival News".

Make plans now to attend all of the above events.

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