July 1994, Grandfather Mountain, Linville, North Carolina - Officers for Clan Forsyth Society USA were elected, and our Constitution was accepted. Robert L. Williams-President, George M. Forsythe-V.P., Linda Williams-Treasurer, Carol Forsyth Kroeger-sectetary. Dale M. Forsyth Sandusky was appointed as Forsyth representative for Western U.S.A.(all states west of the Mississippi River)..
July 1995, Grandfather Mountain - Reports were given and the Bank account disclosed. All was approved.
January 1996; National election process for president of Clan Forsyth Society USA Dale M. Forsyth Sandusky was elected president. He was named as the CEO and took over the operations of the Society.
July,1996, Grandfather Mountain - Dale M. Forsyth Sandusky was sworn in as President of Clan Forsyth Society USA, Jane Platt as V.P., Robert L. Williams as treasurer and Carol Forsyth as secretary. Retiring V.P. George Forsythe was appointed as Clan Piper.
September 6th, 1997, Ligonier, Pennsylvania - A large number of blood line relatives of President Dale attended and were attracted to the Society. Other blood line cousins attended. A great picnic followed the business meeting. Eddie Forsyth, Society Genealogist was present and attracted a large group of interested cousins.
July 11th,1998, Grandfather Mountain - Dale M. Forsyth Sandusky continues as President of Clan Forsyth Society USA and continues his leadership objectives with Jane Platt as V. P.. Bob Forsyth of Novato California was sworn in as Secretary. Tanya Sandusky of Utah was sworn in as Treasurer. Rev. Bob Forsyth of Massachusetts was approved to be appointed as Chaplain. A social was held at the accomodations of Theresa Berk, our Georgia state representative, in Banner Elk. on Saturday evening.
July 10th,1999- Payson, Utah - Attendance was small. David Joel Forsyth, the Forsyth representative of the state of Maine stopped to visit while on his way to California to see his newly born granddaughter. The revised Bylaws were reviewed that were accepted by previous election results held in January 1999.
July, 2000, Grandfather Mountain - Dale M. Forsyth Sandusky remains as President of the Society for an indefinite term. Sworn in as Vice President was Robert W. Forsyth of Novato California. Theresa Berk of Georgia (our Georgia Representative) as Secretary. Tanya Sandusky of Utah continues as Treasurer. Due to a medical condition, Carol Forsyth Kroeger retired as the newsletter editor. All other appointed officers remain at present assignments. Jorjeane Johnson of Utah was appointed as Membership Secretary. A great and successful Saturday evening social was held at the accomodations of Pres. Dale on Sugar Mountain.
June 2001, AGM was held at the Utah Scottish Games & Festival- held at the Cultural Celebration Center by the River, West Valley City, Utah. President Dale M. Forsyth Sandusky-FSA Scot- Clan Forsyth Society USA President was honored as the Chieftain of the Day. No new business was introduced. Year 2002 AGM to be held at Grandfather Mountain, Linville, NC.
July 2002, Grandfather Mountain - Dale M. Forsyth Sandusky again sustained as President, with Vice President Robert W Forsyth and Treasurer Tanya Sandusky. Jorgeane Johnson was elected Secretary. During 2003, Linda Forsyth Kennedy was appointed as Secretary pro-tempore. A great Saturday evening social was held at the accomodations of Pres. Dale on Sugar Mountain. President Dale announced that he had recently received an appointment from Alistair C. W. Forsyth of that ILK, Baron of Ethie as His Commissioner and Representative in the United States
July 2003, Grandfather Mountain - Pres. Dale officially appointed Greg Forsythe of North Carolina as the North Carolina representative. Pres. Dale performed a ceremony adopting Greg's wife Nancy into the Family of Forsyth. Greg was given change of hosting the Forsyth tent each year and given a wider range of possible hosting his Forsyth tent in adjoining states. An interesting AGM business meeting was held and it was announced that Linda Forsyth Kennedy was appointed to fill the vacant office of National secretary through July 2004. On Saturday evening a well attended social was held at the sandwich shop owned by the proprietor of the B&B accommodations where Greg & Nancy Forsythe stayed at Banner Elk. It rained that day and the evening was a non stop, downpour making us happy to have planned the affair inside.
July 10th, 2004 AGM, Grandsfather Mountain - Hosted by Greg & Nancy Forsythe. Same national leadership elected by ballot in January 2004 except that the secretary position held by Linda Forsyth Kennedy was by the election process and therefore needing to be sworn into office. All appointed leadership remained in place. Greg & Nancy Forsythe hosted the social that evening on the B&B porch at their accommodations at Banner Elk. A beautiful clear, warm evening hampered only by the small flying blood suckers of the night.
September 2005, The AGM was most perfectly hosted by Jim & Patti Forsythe and held in Memphis, Tennessee, the last weekend in September. At the business meeting, it was announced that Rev. Dr. Robert D. Forsythe of Pittsburgh, PA had been appointed as Society Chaplain as Chaplain Rev.Rev. Bob Forsyth of Florence, MA retired in March. V.P. Gregory H. Forsythe who had been approved and appointed to test the need for an elective V.P. developed knee problems and earlier tendered his resignation. It was decided that if we were going to build a strong Society that an elected 2nd V. P. was needed. Jack Gardner, Southeastern Regional Director was appointed to complete this appointed term of office and by vote was placed on the our January 2006 ballot as our candidate to that elective position of leadership..It was decided that the V.P.titles be changed to be identified as Eastern V.P. and Western V.P. with primary duties attached to those areas. Pres. Dale after earlier discussuion with the other current leadership stated the he would remain as President if that was the choice of the Executive committee. He and the present officers were approved for the 2006 ballot. Some Bylaw changes were discussed and agreed upon to be placed on the 2006 ballot. The AGM location for 2006 will be Grandfather Mountain and attentively 2007 to be Tulsa, Oklahoma. The 2007 year Scotland trip was discussed by V.P. Jack Gardner. Some possible sites to visit were offered. Further discussion will take place at the 2006 AGM. It was announced by Pres. Dale that secretary Linda Forsyth Kennedy had asked to step down from her office and that a new secretary would need to be found and appointed to fill that office. Some suggestions were offered for consideration. The Friday before the AGM, Pres. Dale was appointed as the Duckmaster of the Day at the Peabody Hotel in downtown Memphis and was presented with his certificate and his own official Duckmaster's cane. A formal luncheon was held immediately after the ceremony and attended by Clan Forsyth members and invited Scottish leadership guests in the Memphis area. A Saturday evening social was held at a local Celtic eating establishment. It was well attended and hosted by Jim & Patti Forsythe.
The January 2006 ballet for National Officers was mailed to the membership. The ballot included Dale M. Forsyth Sandusky-President; Robert W. Forsyth-Vice President; John "Jack" W.B. Forsyth Gardner-Vice President; Tanya Sandusky-Treasurer; and Mary Ellen Forsyth Cain-Secretary. Mary Ellen was earlier appointed in October to fill the vacant seat of Secretary after being approved by the Executive Committee. Also on the ballot were some changes to the Bylaws of the Society. The voting ended on 1 March 2006 and the results were tallied immediately thereafter. All candidates were elected and the Bylaw changes approved. President Dale will preside and conduct the business meeting of the AGM at Grandfather Mountain on July 8th at 2:00pm in the Chief's tent.
July 08, 2006 The AGM was held at 2:00pm in the Clan Forsyth Society host tent because there was a mix-up at the Chief's Tent and another activity was in progress at that time. 12 members were present at the start of the meeting. As we tried to discuss some matters the nearby Bagpipe Band competition seemed to overpower all the talk and the meeting was postponed until the evening Social at the B&B in Banner Elk where Greg & Nancy Forsythe had their room & reserved the porch area for our event. It was a perfect setting for the entire evening. Topics of discussion were about ways to increase membership participation, reaching the interest of non-member bloodline and encouraging them to join, the upcoming Scotland trip and the possible changes to the Bylaws to re-locate the even numbered year AGM to games where air travel would be more accessible. President Dale announced that no final decisions could be made due to the limited membership in attendance. Further discussion would have to take place by e-mail. The membership report showed a number of members not accounted for due to their lack of response by the grace period provided for renewing even after several e-mail alerts, newsletter notice and personal attemps to contact. It was noted that new memberships seemed to cover those losses and we stood even in membership. The Treasurer's report showed a gain of $500.00 over last year and this was partly due to the sales of the new, colorful Forsyth lapel pin designed by Pres. Dale. The number of Forsyth hosted tents expanded during year 2005 and we hope to display a hosted tent at a few more events during 2007.
The September 2007 AGM that was to be held at the Oklahoma Games was cancelled by President Dale due to the very poor response from the membership. It was felt that the rise in gas prices, air travel costs and the general trend in the economy added to that decision. One local family in Tulsa, Jerry & Julia Gustafson had their 50th wedding anniversary and a number of that family took occasion to attend the games on Sunday afternoon and visit the Forsyth tent.
The January 2008 newsletter ( The Griffin ) was published with the Society's 2008 national ballot enclosed as a loose leaf. The current national officers were on the ballot for re-election. All ballots to sent to the Secretary by mail or e-mail ballot prior to 1 March. Officers are to be sworn in by President Dale at the September AGM in conjunction with the Ligonier Games at Ligonier, Pennsylvania. Further information will be coming and placed.
1 April 2008- The results of the election procedure for the national officers were tallied and the results of those casting ballots were 100 % in favor of the present officers to remain in office for two (2) more years.
10 OCTOBER 2008 - the General Meeting & Gathering of Clan Forsyth Society of the USA was held at the Ligonier Games on 6 September 2008 at Idlewild Park, just west of Ligonier, PA on route 30 where more than 80 persons of the bloodline assembled during the day. Clan Forsyth was the honored clan and marched first during the noon opening ceremony where at least 60 participated in leading the other clans on to the parade grounds. USA Society President and Chief's USA Commissioner, Dale M. Forsyth Sandusky-FSA Scot stood on the reviewing stand as Chieftain of the Games and acknowledged the clans attending and later was introduced to the large audience in attendance witnessing the event. He welcomed the crowd and gave a short talk calling the event his home games as he was born and raised about 40 miles from Ligonier before moving west to Utah in 1972. Clan Forsyth has hosted a tent at this event since 1997 when Pres. Dale traveled from Utah to host the first Forsyth tent there and a Forsyth tent has appeared there each year since and is currently hosted by PA Rep Bonnie Jean Dick & Keith Sandusky.
At no time during the day could we get all attending gathered together for a group picture but constantly saw the new Forsyth crested T shirts everywhere in the park no matter which direction you looked. Even the afternoon downpour of rain prohibited our attendees from gathering and attending the 2:00pm AGM as many sought shelter somewhere in the park. The storm drenched the event but did not dampen the spirits of many soaked by the rain. Our 2 stable, connected, 20 foot host tents provided great cover for those who were able to get there. While viewing out over the clan area, we observed many of the clan tents caving in and falling under the heavy rain while also experiencing a shallow stream of water running under our feet. The falling rain on our tent top pounded out a loud drum roll sound that eventually overcame the ability to hear what was being said so the meeting was concluded early and talks postponed until the evening Gathering. Some time later the rain subsided and most of the clans began to assemble their drenched belongings and left. We also decided to pack up.
The 7:00pm dinner hour at the Community Center in Laughlintown, a few miles east of the games site saw the arrival of 56, now sort of dry and hungry guests gathered to eat a great meal prepared and served by Pres. Dale's McKeesport siblings. The talks were presented and Margie Forsythe of Michigan led the sing-a-long accompanied by her guitar. The evening was further warmed up by the togetherness of those attending and this made the day a total success. This was the best attended Gathering of Clan Forsyth Society USA.
22 November 2008 - Our Chaplain, Dr. Reverend Robert D. Forsythe was killed in an auto accident near his home. After a period of time had lapsed, President Dale appointed Reverend Steve Forsythe of Ohio to be our new Chaplain.
09 November 2009 - Rebecca "Becky" Forsythe of South Carolina was appointed as National Secretary replacing Mary Ellen Forsyth Cain who decided to resign due to her health condition.
TRIPS ABROAD AND OTHER ADVENTURES
The June 1999 Worldwide AGM hosted by Clan Forsyth Society of Scotland was attended by many USA, Australian and New Zealand members. A planned 4 day long tour started at Edinburgh Scotland, traveled north, up the east coast with stops along the way at Ethie Castle, home of Chief Alistair, St. Andrews golf course; and on to Aberdeen where we spent a very short night as daylight remained until late and the bright morning came way too soon. Then up the coast line and west to Inverness where a grand evening social awaited us that evening. We visited Culloden Battlefield and a side trip to the Black Isle The following morning down to Loch Ness to meet Nessie, then on to Fort Williams and Glen Coe. An evening stop over was arranged at Stirling with a tour of Stirling Castle the next morning before proceeding back to Edinburgh where we hounded all the shops, and spent our money awaiting the Annual Gathering of Clan Forsyth Society of Scotland on Saturday evening. Most of us were in kilts and the evening was just perfect. On Sunday morning we departed Scotland for the USA and home while those from New Zealand & Australia went their way.
The 2002 Scotland trip was a blast during the last 2 weeks of June. We flew into Glasgow and stayed the night. In the morning we headed south on our bus torr to invade northern England with a visit to Gretna Green before stopping at Carlisle. Then it was on to Hadrian's Wal where we surveyed some of those remains. We crossed the border back into Scotland and stopped at Jedburgh, home of Sir Walter Scott. Too many places to show here as we went north and the ferry ride toOrkney, Skye, Mull, then back to the mainland to visit Loch Lomond in the mild rain. Finally back to Glasgow and the plane back to the USA.
A comment on the 2005 AGM - The Memphis, TN, AGM got off to a great start as Jim & Patti Forsyth of Tennesse had arranged for President Dale to be the DuckMaster at the famous and historic Peabody Hotel in Memphis. This is where they have live ducks in the fountain on the main floor. The ducks are trained and cared for by the official DuckMaster and Dale was to assist at the Parade of the Ducks that day from their roof top quarters, down in the elevator and then on to the red carpet that led to the fountain. It was a great show and all went off well. Many Forsyth cousins were there along with many local Scottish Clan leadership. After Pres. Dale's Knighting ceremony, a first class luncheon was held in one of the private dining rooms. A great start for a most enjoyable weekend. The Saturday afternoon AGM was well attended and many idead exchanges and considered. Opportunity to vote on issues to appear in an upcoming newsletter
19-20 January 2008
CENTRAL FLORIDA SCOTTISH HIGHLAND GAMES
Held at Central Winds Park in Winter Springs, Florida
information phone number (407) I-am-Scot
games web site www.flascot.com
Clan Forsyth Tent Hosted by: Florida State Rep. for Forsyth- John Gardner
ClanForsythFL@aol.com
*** 21& 22 FEBRUARY 2009 ***
ARIZONA SCOTTISH GATHERING & HIGHLAND GAMES
CALEDONIAN SOCIETY OF ARIZONA'S 45TH ANNUAL GAMES
web site < www.arizonascots.com >
new location
Margaret Hance Park, Irish Cultural Center, Central Ave, Central Phoenix, Arizona
Clan Forsyth Tent Hosted by our Arizona State Reps. : Benton & Lisa Scott & assisted on Saturday by Gordon & Erica Forsyth of Tucson & Don Reid
LnBscott@cox.net
*** 4 APRIL 2009 ***
Dunedin Highland Games & Festival
DUNEDIN HIGHLANDER PARK, DUNEDIN, FLORIDA
www.dunedinhighlandgames.com
Clan Forsyth Host Tent- by John H. Gardner- Florida State Rep, assisted by V.P. Jack Gardner, Stephanie Scott and our newsletter editor, Marsha Richardson.
ClanForsythFl@aol.com or Whiskyj1616@aol.com
*** 16-18 April 2009 ***
Hillbilly Days
Pikeville, KY
Jim Forsyth - Clan Forsyth Society Kentucky Rep. will display our Forsyth Banner at a booth near the park, downtown Pikeville. Cousins visiting the celebration are encouraged to come to the booth where questions concerning our Society may be answered. This event has a most fascinating and popular parade. People have attended from all over the world. Assisting will be Jessica Forsyth, Deputy Rep. in training.
contact e-mail < jimforsyth@setel.com >
25-27 April 2008
Sacramento Valley Scottish Games & Gathering
Yolo County Fairgrounds, Woodland, CA
No Forsyth tent host available this year
*** 9 May 2009 ***
FREDERICK CELTIC FESTIVAL
Frederick Fairgrounds, 797 E. Patrick Street, Frederick, Maryland
web site [ www.sasmm.com ] INFORMATION call (301) 695 3391
Forsyth Host tent by Bill & Joyce Weaver-Maryland state Reps.
Bill@GriffinAdv.com
*** 16-17 MAY 2009 ***
RIO GRANDE Valley Celtic Festival & Highland Games
from 9:00am to 5:00pm at Balloon Fiesta Park
Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA
INFORMATION web site - [www.scotmall.com/celticfestival/]
Forsyth Host Tent by Jim & Patti Forsythe-New Mexico State Reps.
forsythe@bellsouth.net
Saturday - 17 May 2008
Edinboro Highland Games & Scottish Festival 2007
Edinboro University - information, call (800) 526-0121
Edinboro, PA
A Forsyth tent will not be present this year
*** 9 MAY 2009 ***
THE MINNESOTA SCOTTISH FAIR & HIGHLAND GAMES
HELD AT THE DAKOTA COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS
FARMINGTON, MINNESOTA
HOSTED BY REBEKAH FORSYTH SOUSA- MINNESOTA STATE REP
her e-mail < 4syth@charter.net > Games web site - http://www.mnscottishfair.org
SUNDAY - 8 June 2008
Genessee Highland Gathering
Genessee County Village & Museum
1410 Flint Road, Mumford, NY
Forsyth Tent Hosts will be Doug Forsyth & his son Cory Forsyth. They have volunteered to host our tent for Warren & Hazel Forsythe- New York State Reps.
7 June 2008
McHENRY Highland Festival
Wisp Ski Resort, McHENRY, Maryland
INFORMATION
Forsyth Host Tent by Bill & Joyce Weaver-Maryland state Reps
Bill@GriffinAdv.com
7-8 June 2008
BELLINGHAM / WHATCOM COUNTY Highland Festival
Holvander Homestead Park, Ferndale, Washington
no current information if a Forsyth tent host will be available this year
*** 13 JUNE 2009 ***
RHODE ISLAND SCOTTISH HIGHLAND FESTIVAL
Washington County Fairgrounds, Richmond, Rhode Island
Games web site [ http://www.riscot.org/ ]
Our Forsyth host is Jane Platt, our New England Regional Director, who shares the tent with her husband, Clan Gunn Commissioner, Dick Platt.
They share a Clan Forsyth - Clan Gunn host tent - E-mail < r.platt@snet.net >
*** 12-13 JUNE 2009 ***
Utah Highland Games and Scottish Festival
Thanksgiving Point / Electric Park
located on the West side of Interstate I-15 at the Alpine/Highland exit #287
Lehi, UT
web site for games - [ www.UtahScots.org ]
Utah State Forsyth Rep.- Doreane Sandusky Corrin & Society Treasurer Tanya Sandusky will alternate as Clan Foryth tent hosts with a few other members assisting.
Society President & Chief's USA Commissioner Dale Forsyth Sandusky will be honored as the Chieftain of the Games and present at the booth off & on throughout the day.
*** 27 JUNE 2009 ***
OHIO SCOTTISH GAMES
Lorain County Fairgrounds
Wellington, Ohio. [web site - www.ohioscottishgames.com]
Forsyth Tent Hosted by Ohio state Rep. Wayne A. Forsyth
His e-mail < wforsyth@hotmail.com > Games web site - http:www.ohioscottishgames.com
*** 27 JUNE 2009 ***
ROUND HILL HIGHLAND GAMES
Cranbury Park, Norwalk, Connecticut
Forsyth Tent hosted by New England Regional Director - Jane Platt & her husband,Dick Platt, who is the Commissioner for Clan Gunn. They share a Clan Forsyth / Clan Gunn tent.
r.platt@snet.net
*** 11 JULY 2009 ***
PAYSON SCOTTISH FESTIVAL
Payson Park
Payson, Utah
Pres. Dale Forsyth Sandusky & Society Treasurer Tanya Sandusky will host at the Forsyth tent.
*** 10-12 JULY 2009 ***
GRANDFATHER MOUNTAIN HIGHLAND GAMES
Linville, North Carolina (games web site is ( www.GMHG.org )
North Carolina State Rep. Greg Forsythe & his wife Nancy will host at the Clan Forsyth tent.
ghforsythe@bellsouth.net
*** 11-12 July 2009 ***
SKAGIT VALLEY HIGHLAND GAMES & SCOTTISH FAIRE
Edgewater Park, Mt. Vernon, Washington ( www.skye@sos.net )
No Fortsyth host tent but Forsyth member, Cheryl Reid, will be at the Mackay tent and have Forsyth information there. Her husband, Bill Rutledge, is the Washington Commissioner for Clan Mackay.
.*** 25-26 JULY 2009 ***
PACIFIC N.W. SCOTTISH HIGHLAND GAMES& CLAN GATHERING
Enumclaw Expo Center, Enumclaw, WA
www.sshga.org
No Forsyth tent host available but Forsyth member, Cheryl Reid, will be at the Clan Mackay tent with Forsyth information. Her husband, Bill Rutledge, is the Clan Mackay Washington Commissioner
8-9 AUGUST 2009
THE COLORADO SCOTTISH FESTIVAL - [www.scottishgames.org]
Highland Heritage Park, Highlands Ranch
just Southeast of Denver, CO off 470 west at #177, Quebeck Road
Forsyth Tent Hosted by Robert Forsyth - Colorado Rep for Clan Forsyth Society,USA. Assisted by Denise Forsyth- Visiting will be Society President Dale M. Forsyth Sandusky-FSA Scot
*** 15 AUGUST 2009 ***
24th ANNUAL AMHERST MUSEUM'S SCOTTISH FESTIVAL & HIGHLAND GAMES
Amherst Museum- 2755 Tonawanda Creek Road, Amherst, New York
Forsyth State Reps - Warren & Hazel Forsythe < forsy7@juno.com >
*** 29 AUGUST 2009 ***
CACHE VALLEY CELTIC FESTIVAL & HIGHLAND GAMES
9AM TO 8PM AT THE AMERICAN WEST HERITAGE CENTER-located off Highway 89 at Wellsville, Utah-this is about 70 miles north of Salt Lake City
Clan Forsyth tent hosted by Pres. Dale M. Forsyth Sandusky-FSA Scot
*** 29-30 AUGUST 2009 ***
The 144th Caledonian Club of San Francisco, CA - Pleasanton Scottish Gathering & Games
Alameda County Fairgrounds
Pleasanton, California
Forsyth Tent Hosts will be Waldo & Pat Forsythe
Western Vice President, Robert W. Forsythe will be present
*** 5-6 SEPTEMBER 2009 ***
VIRGINIA SCOTTISH GAMES
New Location - GREAT MEADOW STATE PARK
WEB SITE [ www.greatmeadow.org ]
Tent hosts - Bill & Joyce Weaver -- E-mail < Bill@GriffinAdv.com >
*** 12 SEPTEMBER 2009 ***
THE LIGONIER HIGHLAND GAMES -
[www.ligoniergames.org]
Idlewild Park, Ligonier, PA
East of Greensburgh on route 30
Saturday's hosted Forsyth tent at the Games will be Clan Forsyth Society Pennsylvania State Reps. Bonnie Jean Dick & Keith Sandusky
SEPTEMBER 2009
NIAGARA CELTIC FESTIVAL & HIGHLAND GAMES
Olcott Beach, Olcott, New York
Our New York Forsyth Rep has not informed me if he plans to host this event
forsy7@juno.com
*** 12-13 SEPTEMBER 2009 ***
Oklahoma Scottish Festival
Located at the River West Festival Park, Tulsa, Oklahoma
Oklahoma State Rep. Kami Hoar will host her Forsyth tent. For information contact
Kamilrh@cox.net
*** 3 OCTOBER 2009 ***
ST. ANDREW'S SOCIETY CONNECTICUT SCOTTISH FESTIVAL - [www.sasct.org]
Goshen Fairgrounds, Goshen, Connecticut
Clan Forsyth Host is our New England Regional Director-Jane Platt & she shares the tent with her husbandDick Platt who is Commissioner for Clan Gunn - They share a Clan Forsyth / Clan Gunn tent
r.platt@snet.net
24-25 OCTOBER 2009
RICHMOND HIGHLND GAMES & CELTIC FESTIVAL
Richmond, Virginia www.richmondceltic.com/site.asp
Forsyth Tent Host has not been contacted as of this date - await confirmation
wmweaver@myactv.net
*** 7-8 NOVEMBER 2009 ***
TUCSON CELTIC FESTIVAL & SCOTTISH HIGHLAND GAMES
Rillito Park Raceway, Tucson, Arizona
Clan Forsyth Tent hosted by State Rep. Benton & Lisa Scott with Gordon & Erica Forsyth.
LnBscott@cox.net
SATURDAY, 1 NOVEMBER 2008
FOOTHILLS HIGHLAND GAMES [www.scotsfoothillshg.org]
JACKSON PARK, HENDERSONVILLE
North Carolina state Representatives for Clan Forsyth
Greg & Nancy Forsythe not scheduled to host this event this year 2009
If you are a Forsyth or Forsythe or other spellings of the name or a married bloodline female and not a present member of the Society but wish to sponsor a booth at your own expense, at a Scottish event in your area, contact the
Society President with your request. If approval is granted for a one time hosting, you will be assisted with your efforts.
Send e-mail to Dale M. Forsyth Sandusky.
| Years Served-Name-Residence of | Association Name |
| 1979-1981Colonel Thomas ForsythNorth Carolina | Clan Forsyth Family Association |
| 1981-1993 Percy Forsyth, Florida | Clan Forsyth of America Inc. |
1993-1996 Robert L. Williams, South Carolina |
Clan Forsyth Society U.S.A. |
| (pro-tem) 1996 George M. Forsythe, New York | Clan Forsyth Society U.S.A. |
| 1996-present Dale M. Forsyth Sandusky,Utah | Clan Forsyth Society U.S.A. |
To receive an application for joining the Clan Forsyth Society USA, or if you desire further information . . . please contact one of the Officers listed below:
Becky Forsythe, National Secretary-or- Clan Forsyth Society of the U.S.A.
................Send membership renewals or new membership applications to the address listed below...... . Your application will be registered and membership card(s) issued.
Clan Forsyth Society, USAA thought . . . Are there relatives of yours who are not aware of the Clan's existance? You can help spread the word. We are alive and interested in them. They may be interested in hearing about us. YOU CAN ALSO HELP by inviting Forsyths / Forsythes in your community to a picnic, party, or meeting at your home where a Society Officer may be willing to attend and discuss the Society.
All new applicants shall pay a $25.00 membership fee regardless of age or status.If you want to see the application for membership, click here.
We have Regional Directors and State Representatives in some areas. We are always interested in member volunteers who wish to share their time, skills, and talents with the Clan. Some vacancies exist where appointments still need to be made.
Forsythia is the Clan plant. Named after William Forsyth, called from Scotland to be groundskeeper at Kensington Palace. He became Superintendant of the Royal Gardens. The beautiful, yellow bush that is blooming early each spring is FORSYTHIA!
Rev. Alexander Forsyth of Scotland was responsible for improving the trigger mechanism on firearms, with the invention of fulminate. He has been called The Father of Modern Weaponry.
Clan Forsyth Society of Scotland Leadership
This is the parent Society for all Forsyth Societies throughout the World.
Membership in any of the recognized Societies automatically makes you a member of the parent Society of Scotland.
CHIEF OF CLAN FORSYTH
ALISTAIR C W FORSYTH of that Ilk
Baron of Ethie
SOCIETY PRESIDENT
Robert J. Forsyth, Edinburgh Scotland
VICE PRESIDENT
Margaret Forsyth, Peebles Scotland
GENERAL SECRETARY
Ben Forsyth, Edinburgh Scotland
TREASURER
Scotland
MEMBERSHIP
Jill Moody, 37 Queen Street, Perth PH2 0EJ
AREA REPRESENTATIVES
Ayrshire - Mr. David L. Forsyth
West Midlands - Mrs. M. Price
North of Scotland - Mr. William and Mrs Nancy Forsyth
Northern Ireland - Mr. Ian Forsyth
Western Australia branch - Jim Forsyth- President < mksears@globel.net.au >
Queensland Australia branch - Don Forsyth - President < elizbthfo@ozemail.com.au >
Sidney, Australia branch - Mr. David Forsyth- President < dsforsyth@bigpond.com >
New Zealand branch - Andrew Forsyth - President. Please contact secretary Frances Forsyth < secretary@clanforsyth.org.nz > her address is 7 Rutland Way, Wadestown, Wellington, New Zealand
CHIEF ALISTAIR'S APPOINTED COMMISSIONERS
Chief's Commissioner for Australia Mr. James D. Forsyth < jaforsyth@ozemail.com.au >
Chief's Commissioner for New Zealand - Mr. Allan Forsyth < aforsyth@clanforsyth.org.nz >
Chief's Commissioner for USA - Mr. Dale M. Forsyth Sandusky - FSA Scot.<Forsyth@xmission.com >
Chief's Commissioner for Canada - Mr. Ed D. Forsyth < fb56653@rogers.com >
