Orlando Scottish Heritage Group, Inc.

<body> <h2> Orlando Scottish Heritage Group </h2> <PRE> The mission of the Orlando Scottish Heritage Group, Inc. is to educate people about the culture, heritage and contributions of the Scots and to provide venues for recognizing and celebrating their rich legacy.</PRE> <br> <div align="center"><IMG SRC="nessie.gif"></div><br> <div align="center"><IMG SRC="officers.gif"></div> <br> <PRE> <b>Current Term ............... 2005-2006</b><br> President ............................... Anyah Cook<br> Vice President .................. Richard Melucci<br> Secretary ............................. Rae Feldman<br> Treasurer .............................. Jeff Johnston<br> <br> Past President ................... Richard Melucci<br> Board Member ........................... Jeri Rose<br> Board Member .................. Jean Anderson<br> Board Member ................... Kathy Munroe<br> Board Member ..................... Rae Feldman<br> <br> <div align="center"><IMG SRC="nessie2.gif"></div><br> <div align="center"><IMG SRC="tartanday.gif"></div> <P><div align="center"><IMG SRC="record.jpg" ALT="Congressional Record" WIDTH=400 HEIGHT=494 BORDER=2></div></P> <br> <div align="center"><IMG SRC="nessie3.gif"></div><br> <A NAME="highlandgame"></A></P> <P ALIGN="center"><image src="highlandlogo.jpg"></P> <H1 ALIGN="center"> Central Florida Highland Game</H1> <FONT SIZE=4><P ALIGN="center">Will be held on January 21st, 2006 (3rd Saturday) at the Central Winds Park in Winter Springs, FL</P><BR> <FONT SIZE=4><P ALIGN="center">We are very thankful to the Central Florida Highland Game for allowing us to host the Childrens Games.</P> <BR> <FONT SIZE=4><P ALIGN="center">Childrens Admission is only $5.00 <BR>But there is NO Charge for the children to participate in any of the Childrens Games.</FONT> <CENTER></CENTER><BR> <P ALIGN="center">Please encourage your children to come out to learn and participate in their heritage! <br><div align="center"><IMG SRC="nessie4.gif"><br> <IMG SRC="ceilidh.gif"></div> <p>The Ceilidh (pronounced kay-lay) is an informal evening of dancing, singing and, of course, drinking good whisky. A Ceilidh involves Scottish Country Dancing, which is enjoyed by a large number of people and can be as formal or informal as people wish to make it. It's like going to a good wedding but you don't have to buy a present.</p> <p>We will be having a Ceilidh following our Tartan Day Dinner. If you are in the Greater Orlando Area, you do not want to miss this great celebration! </p> <br><div align="center"><IMG SRC="nessie5.gif"></div><br> <div align="center"><IMG SRC="kirkin.gif"></div> <P>The Kirkin' o' the Tartan tradition is an old Highland one. After the defeat of the Scots by the English in 1746, the wearing of the tartan and the keeping of any Highland ways or culture was forbidden in hopes this would forever subdue the rebellious Scottish spirit. However, as the Scots were fervent Christians, and canny as well, they clung to their ancient traditions by putting them underground. </p> <p>The Kirkin' was an important part of this in that one Sunday a year, the populace went to church wearing a concealed piece of the tartan and, at a certain moment set aside in the service, the tartan was touched while the minister pronounced a blessing on all tartans and the Scots once more pledged their loyalty and respect for their old traditions. </p> <p> We hold Kirkin's a number of times a year as requested. Church Members are always quite amazed at the collection of tartans that we display. If your church is interested, please contact us.</p> </p> <br><div align="center"><IMG SRC="nessie6.gif"></div><br> If you are viewing this text, your browser lacks the ability to read frames. Don't worry, you can still enjoy our site. All the pages can be viewed from main page. Please come inside! <p> <a href="main.htm">Main</a> </body>