| Federated Caledonian Societies of South AfricaFederated Caledonian Societies of South Africa

May 2012

Hi to all our members and friends, although back at the computer I am still recovering from the Hip Replacement so working short time and all is well. Thank you to all the members and friends who enquired on a daily basis, Ivan thought he was working in a call centre.

Our Easter Function went off well our thanks to Mike, Elisabeth, Andrew, Jean and all the others who saw that the function ran smoothly. In the Picture Lorna collects the prize for “Best Hat” from Norma, for yet another year. More Pictures are on facebook.

The Easter function was followed by “Intercontinental Day” at Turffontein Race Course. Our Horse came in 4^th giving St Mary’s Home R5000.00 Jolly good show. Last year 7^th this year 4^th maybe next year 1^st let’s hope so. After the initial hiccups we finally got the Tea Garden up and running, a bit too late to come out on the right side (profit wise). Barr’s Irn-Bru and the other goodies saved the day and were all but sold out. I have to thank the Ladies who as usual excelled in cooking the Scotch Sausage and Bacon Butties. A great day out, with attendances exceeding last years. Once again to all those who turned out to help set up and take down the décor, bring the cake and shortbread, a big thanks, without you this type of event would be impossible.

Pictures are all published on facebook.

Next up is “The Celtic Fest” 11^th-12^th and 13^th of May at Modderfontein. It opens Friday Evening with “Haggis and Bong”. Saturday is the Gathering and then Sunday is Solo’s and Choirs. It is R60.00 entry per day, which includes the evening Entertainment or you can buy a 3 Day Ticket for R150.00.

The week after (19^th May) is the Biggie “Welcome to the Federation Chief” at Herbert Park Bowling Club, 71 Turf Club Street, Turffontein, 6.30pm for 7pm Sharp. We will be welcoming Federation Chief and Lady President Dave and Sandy Brown, all the way from Welkom. This is a Formal Function so Gents Kilts and Evening Jackets. We have once again kept the price down to a low R60.00 for Adults and R30.00 children 12 years and under to encourage a good turnout. Our Pipe band will be in attendance and “Oor Wee Champion Skylah” will be dancing for us. We will have a Whisky Raffle on the night at R5.00 a Ticket. I have a bottle of “Glenfiddich” ageing here for such an occasion, thank you to Gavin and Cornelia Johnston for donating it to St Andrews. Bookings Please!!! as with keeping our price so low we cannot afford wastage.

Book with Tommy: email tommy@tommystoys.co.za sms 084 517 5454 or tel 011 683 7022 o/h.

Easterns are hosting their Past Chiefs and Lady Presidents Lunch on the 20^th May 12.30pm and this will also be the welcome to Federation Chief and Lady President, Dave and Sandra Brown.

Address 45 Rae Frankel Street, Brackenhurst. No charge but we are requesting donations for the Cotland’s Baby Sanctuary.

Please phone Norma on 011 867 2250 or Christine on 011 867 5421 to book your place.

This has been a short newsletter as my concentration has not returned to normal yet.

Cheers

Tommy Soutar (Chief)

Federation Congress 2012

The Convener and Committee look forward to welcoming you to the 88th Annual Congress which this year (2012) will be held in the Up market Suburb of Sandton in the City of Gold.

The venue is situated close to all major highways which allows for easy access to the conference centre where ample parking is provided under security. It is situated on the Western Service Road in the suburb of Woodmead. Details of how to reach it will be forwarded to you on request.

We have two airports OR Tambo International near Kempton Park and Lanseria in the Krugersdorp District where flights can be met. Kindly advise us when booking for Congress of your arrival and departure times.

You will have noticed on the booking form below that we have kept our costs in line with those of the Welkom conference.

We have also given you the option of paying over the remaining months to Congress.

COMBINED CALEDONIAN SOCIETIES OF THE HIGHLAND PROVINCE

Booking form for the 88TH Annual Congress of the Federated Caledonian Societies of Southern Africa to be held at the Cedar Park Hotel & Conference Centre, Woodmead, Sandton, Friday 12 October 2012 to Sunday 14th October 2012

First Name ………………………………….

Surname ………………………………….

Postal Address ……………………………………………………………. …………………………………….

Email Address ……………………………………

Contact No. ……………………………………

Capacity (Please circle) Delegate/Official/Observer Delegate/Official/Observer

Society ……………………………………

Accommodation (please circle) Double/single

If double, name of person sharing……………………………………………………………………..

Booking options No of persons Amount

Full congress package R1 750

(Per person sharing 14h00 Friday to 10h00 Sunday) …………… R…………..

Single supplement R2 000 …………… R…………..

Non hotel residents, R 600 per person …………… R…………..

(Includes ceilidh, business session, ball, church service; does not include Sat lunch)

Only attend Ceilidh (per person) R 120 …………… R…………..

Only attend Ball (per person) R 350 …………… R…………..

Hair appointment to be made: Yes / No

A single supplement is R 2 000 per person which can likewise be spread over (Eight payments of R 220 and one final payment of R 240)

ALL PAYMENTS MUST BE RECEIVED BEFORE 31 AUGUST 2012.

Banking Details

ACCOUNT: Federated Caledonian Society of Southern Africa

Standard Bank of Southern Africa

Braamfontein Branch

Bank Account Number 00 241 165 2

Branch Code 4805

Please fax deposit slip to: 011 465 1979 or email to fredb@telkomsa.net

Follow us on facebook:

Congress link: http://www.facebook.com/groups/301317209894036/320089458016811/#!/SA.Federation

Society Websites and Facebook Links Please make an effort to visit them and if it’s your first visit Click “Like” the page, you can also “Like” any of the items published on the page as this raises our stature.

Website and Facebook links

Federation website www.scotlandsa.co.za

Chief Tommy Soutar http://www.facebook.com/tommy.soutar?ref=tn_tnmn

St Andrews

http://www.facebook.com/tommy.soutar?ref=tn_tnmn#!/pages/St-Andrews-Scottish-Society-Johannesburg/111579715577118

St Andrews History http://www.facebook.com/tommy.soutar?ref=tn_tnmn#!/pages/St-Andrews-Scottish-Society-Scottish-History/127713897340454

Federated Caledonian Society

http://www.facebook.com/tommy.soutar?ref=tn_tnmn#!/pages/Federated-Caledonian-Society-of-South-Africa/239226126092527

Federated Caledonian Society Congress 2012

http://www.facebook.com/tommy.soutar?ref=tn_tnmn#!/SA.Federation

Randfontein Caledonian Society

http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Randfontein-Caledonain-Society/269079473133421