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The Huls family has been the clan commissioner for Clan MacNeil in Washington since 2001. Bill put an inquiry in to see if there would be any clan representation at the Seattle Scottish Highland Games, and was told he was now it! His wife Ellen jumped in right away, creating booth materials out of pictures
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Highland Games
Lowell Patton wears many hats within CMAA organizaiton: Clan Macneil Nevada Commissioner, Commissioner Coordinator, and Council Member Lowell has been the Nevada Commissioner for Clan Macneil for over ten years. He has arranged tents at the Reno Celtic Celebration and the Las Vegas Highland Games. Clan Macneil held their Annual General Meeting (AGM) at the
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Highland Games
Join Us in Loch Norman Phyllis and Needham Bass will be hosting the Clan Macneil Association of America tent at the upcoming Loch Norman Highland games, this April 15th and 16th. The games take place at beautiful Rural Hill historic site and nature preserve. The Loch Norman Games features Men and Women’s Scottish Games, piping
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Highland GamesWhat is The Galley? Published twice a year, “The Galley” is a family literary magazine by the Clan MacNeil Association of America (CMAA). It represents the international diaspora of Clan MacNeil kin, with a focus on cultural, historical, and personal accomplishments. Each issue features profiles of interesting MacNeils (of any of the related family sept
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CMAA Business
Our Southern California commissioners are Bonnie and Terry McNeill. Bonnie is a retried nurse and worked at Loma Linda University Medical Centre for 40 years. Terry is a 38-year veteran of the Colton Fire Department who retired as Battalion Chief. We are enjoying the good life traveling and exploring in our 40 ft. motorhome. We
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Scottish Armiger, Knight Commander with Star of the Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem, Fellow of the Society of Antiquarians of Scotland, and 47th Recipient of the MacNeil order of Merit. I am currently a Member of Council, the Chairperson of the Scholarship Committee and the Commissioner for Western New York. My wife
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Highland Games
Discovering Your DNA Discovering your DNA is an exciting opportunity to reveal valuable insights about your ancestry. With the vast number of DNA testing companies available, it’s easier than ever get your DNA tested. That said, analyzing your DNA alone doesn’t uncover any insights; you also must be able to do a DNA comparison. Of
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DNA Research, Genealogy
Ode to the Bard Ah, Burns Night! Every January 25th, Scots and Scots-lovers the world over celebrate the life and poetry of Robert Burns, Scotland’s national poet. But how did this tradition start? The first Burns supper was held in 1801, just five years after Robert Burns’ death. It was organized by nine of his
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Culture
Join us in Seattle for the 2023 CMAA Annual General Meeting
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CMAA Business, Highland Games
If you’ve attended any of the Highland Games in Florida in the past couple years, you’ve probably been fortunate enough to meet the unsinkable Jamie Ryan! Jamie brought her infectious personality to her role of CMAA Central Florida Commissioner. You can meet her in person at many of the games in the southeast or via
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Highland Games
Join Us In 2022! The Clan Macneil Tour, which includes three nights on the Isle of Barra for the 2022 Clan Macneil Gathering, is now OPEN to new guests for registration! Itinerary Details We encourage you to sign up as soon as possible since 31 of the 46 slots are already filled. Once we reach
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CMAA Business, Highland Games, Travel
Alaska Highland Games Alaska Scottish Highland Games Societies & Organizations Alaskan Scottish Club-AnchorageClan Macneil Canada California Highland Games The Queen Mary Scots FestivalScottish FestSan Diego Scottish Highland GamesSeaside Highland Games Societies & Organizations Central-Scottish SocietyDixon-Scottish Cultural AssociationLos Angeles-St. Andrew’s SocietyModesto-St. Andrew’s SocietyEasy Bay-Scottish AssociationKern County–Scottish SocietySacramento–Caledonian ClubSan Francisco–St. Andrew’s SocietySan Francisco–Caledonian ClubSouthern–United Scottish SocietySouthern–United Scottish
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Illinois Highland Games Societies & Organizations Chicago-St. Andrew’s SocietyCentral-St. Andrew’s Society Indiana Highland Games Columbus Scottish Games Societies & Organizations Indiana-Greater Bloomington-Scottish SocietyIndiana-Indianapolis-Scottish Society Michigan Highland Games Societies & Organizations Scottish American SocietyDetroit-St. Andrew’s SocietySouth West-Scottish SocietyGrand Rapids-Scottish SocietyNorthwest-St. Andrew’s Society Ohio Highland Games Societies & Organizations Akron-Scottish American SocietyCincinnati-Caledonian SocietyNortheast Scottish Heritage Society Wisconsin
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Delaware Highland Games If you’re interested in hosting a Clan MacNeil event, email us at info@ClanMacNeilusa.us and let us know Societies & Organizations Delaware Valley Branch of Royal Scottish Country Dance Society Maryland Highland Games If you’re interested in hosting a Clan MacNeil event, email us at info@ClanMacNeilusa.us and let us know Societies & Organizations
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