We are looking forward to inducting our new Board of Managers at the May 13th President’s Dinner. Please join us.
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Culloden Battlefield and the St. Andrew’s Society of the City of Milwaukee
Do you know that St. Andrew’s Society of Milwaukee has a customized brick at the historic Culloden battlefield in Scotland? Learn more about SAS’s donation to this important fundraising project that honored the tragic end of the 1745 Jacobite Rising.
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Don't Forget To Complete SAS Survey
We are asking you to take a few moments to complete the attached survey regarding your interests in the St. Andrew's Society of the City of Milwaukee.
Please complete the survey before April 10, 2022!
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The History of Haggis by Morganne MacDonald
In honor of April being #ScottishAmericanHeritageMonth & today being #MembersMonday, we share with you, "The History of Haggis," shared by our SAS President and Vice President - Vince Milewski and Morganne MacDonald - Founders of Macskis Highland Foods and Gear.
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Flowers of the Forest - Dolores R. Condon
It is with sadness we share that SAS Board Member Pat Condon's mother, Dolores R. Condon, passed Wed., March 30, 2022. Our heart and prayers go to Pat Condon and his family during this most difficult time.
Mrs. Condon's visitation will be Monday, April 4, 2022 from 4:00-7:00pm at Erickson Funeral Home, 801 Milwaukee St., Argyle, WI 53504, followed by the Rosary. Her funeral Mass will be held Tuesday, April 5, 2022 at 1:00pm at St. Isidore Parish/St. Joseph Catholic Church, 301 N. Lafayette St., Argyle, WI 53504. The burial will be immediately following the funeral Mass at Calvary Cemetery in Argyle.
https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/lake-county-news-sun/name/dolores-condon-obituary?id=34020980
https://mailchi.mp/88e06fa8e99c/sad-news-pat-condons-mom?e=a125518ea5
SAS Election for Executive Board & Board of Managers
It's time to VOTE for the SAS Executive Board and the Board of Managers.
Check your email for a link to the ballot. All votes must be cast before 12:00 noon on 4/11/22.
Check your email for a link to the ballot.
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SAS April 2022 Whisky Tasting
Join us for our annual SAS April Scotch Whisky Tasting on Monday, April 11, 2022 at The Wisconsin Club.
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2022 Robert Burns Monument Paver Campaign
St. Andrew's Society of Milwaukee launched its 2022 Robert Burn's Statue Paver Campaign. Proceeds raised through paver orders cover the cost of materials and installation as well as the future repair and maintenance of the Robert Burns monument.
Orders are due by Sunday, May 1, 2022. Orders installed by this date will be installed during the Summer of 2022. Orders received after this date will have a TBD installation date.
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2021 Relieve the Distressed Charitable Distribution
In 2021, the St. Andrew's Society of the City of Milwaukee met its Relieve the Distressed goal by donating both in-kind and financially to a variety of local organizations.
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2022 SAS Nomination Committee
Vince Milewski, SAS president, along with the Nomination Committee, are looking for members that would like to serve on the 2022-23 Executive Board and Board of Managers for a year or two. If you interested, but not sure what jobs will be open and their duties, please email Vince.
Read More1/13/22 UPDATE: January 2022 Burns Night Banquet CANCELLED
The Saint Andrew’s Society of the City of Milwaukee cordially invites you to the annual Burns Night Banquet on Saturday, January 22, 2022 at The Wisconsin Club.
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SAS December Member's Meeting, Christmas Party & New Member Reception
It's the season to celebrate! We will be having our annual Christmas Party following our December Member's Meeting. We also will be hosting a special SAS New Member's Reception, so we can officially welcome and introduce our new SAS members during the celebration.
Festivities will be held at O'Donoghue's Irish Pub, starting at 7:30pm.
Please note: This will also be the deadline for the Holiday Clothing / Food Drive for The Veterans Outreach of Wisconsin (VOW)’s James A. Peterson Veterans Tiny Home Village.
Please RSVP by Dec. 10th if you plan to attend in person.
We also will be remotely holding the SAS Meeting on Zoom. Check your emails for the Zoom invite closer to the event.
Flowers of the Forest: Marshall Lambie, Past SAS Presiden
We are sad to share that Past SAS President, Marshall Lambie, recently passed away on November 7th, 2021. He was president of St. Andrews Society of Milwaukee from 1998 to 1999. We send condolences, prayers and healing thoughts to his family and friends.
There will be a memorial service in his memory on Saturday January 8, 2022, at Becker Ritter Funeral Home. Members of the society are encouraged to attend his memorial service.
Saturday, January 8, 2022
12:00 PM
Becker Ritter Funeral Home
14075 W. North Ave
Brookfield, WI 53005
Featured SAS Member: Joseph S. Spence, Sr.
In the past, SAS Corresponding Secretary Jody Allen has written a monthly featured SAS member profile in the SAS newsletter that she lovingly edits and writes. She reintroduced this feature in November and spotlighted SAS member, Joseph S. Spence Sr.
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It's Time for Bell Ringing to Support The Salvation Army
It's Time for Bell Ringing to Support The Salvation Army ! The St. Andrew's Society of the City of Milwaukee is resuming our tradition of Bell Ringing in order to raise funds for the Salvation Army on Wednesday, December 22nd, from 8 AM until 8 PM. We ask members to sign up for an hour and a half shift and help honor SAS's mission to "relieve the distressed. We would like at least two people per shift.
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The 2021 Holiday Clothing and Food Drive - The Veterans Outreach of Wisconsin (VOW)
The St. Andrew’s Society of the City of Milwaukee is again this year collecting warm clothing, food & gas cards, and hygiene products for the residents of The Veterans Outreach of Wisconsin (VOW)’s James A. Peterson Veterans Tiny Home Village in Racine. Now through December 13th. Learn more about how you can help.
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SAS November Whisky Tasting Tickets on Sale Now
Limited tickets left! Sign up now!
2021 Ian Day Education Scholarship Launches Today
Today is launch date of the St. Andrew's of the City of Milwaukee Ian Day Education Scholarship. The Ian Day Education scholarship is open to applicants who reside in Wisconsin and is intended for those pursuing music or education studies in relationship to Scottish culture.
Preference is given to those who are members of SAS or whose spouses, parents or grandparents are members of SAS. Other applicants who are active members in other Wisconsin Scottish organizations including cultural groups, bands and dance groups and/or those with Scottish clan or family affiliation residing in the state of Wisconsin may also apply.
Deadline to apply is Dec. 1, 2021.
SAS September Member's Meeting In-Person at NEW LOCATION!
It's time to Kick-Off the 2021-22 SAS YEAR! Tomorrow, Monday, September 13th @ 7:30 PM, Please note: we will be meeting at a new location, in person at O'Donoghue's Irish Pub, 13225 Watertown Plank Road, Elm Grove.
We meet at 7:30pm on the second Monday of every month from September through May. All members in good standing are welcome to attend
Please check your email for the Treasurer's Report and the previous Member's & Board Meeting Minutes.
If we are able to have Zoom access for the meeting for those who can't attend, please watch your emails sometime on Monday for more information.
9/13/21 UPDATE: There is a Zoom link available to attend meeting remotely. Please check your email or the SAS FB Member’s Group for details on how to attend.
2021 Annual Wee White Kirk Service
All SAS Members are invited to the Annual Wee White Kirk Service, on Sunday, September 26th, 2pm, at The Vernon Reformed Presbyterian Cemetery, W234 S7110 Big Bend Drive, Big Bend, WI.
To learn more about the history of the Covenanter Scots who formed this early congregation check out this website: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reformed_Presbyterian_Church_of_Vernon.