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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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.
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SAS Member's Virtual Whiskey Tasting - Mon. 6/14/21
Join us for a St. Andrew's Society of the City of Milwaukee Virtual Whiskey Tasting on Monday June 14th, with our esteemed SAS Whisky Masters: Larry Kascht, Harold Hansen and Kevin Hansen.
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June Featured SAS Member: David Dubiel
Learn more about our June Featured SAS Member of the Month: David Dubiel and his wife, Karen.
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February Featured SAS Member: BRUCE SEEDS
Our February Featured SAS Member is one of our current SAS Managers, Bruce Seeds. Bruce joined the Society in 2007 and has served as both a SAS Manager and Secretary where he brought our society into the technology age by setting up our emailing system, webpage and social media channels.
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Nomination Committee
Throughout February, Vince Milewski, SAS president, along with his committee will be contacting our membership to see who would like to serve on the 2021-22 Executive Board and Board of Managers. We are always looking for members who would like to serve their society for a year or two.
Interested, but not sure what jobs will be open and their duties, please email Vince.
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Flowers of the Forest: Tom Cobb
It is with great sadness to announce long time St. Andrews Society of Milwaukee member Tom Cobb, passed away Wed., January 27, 2021. In additional to SAS, Tom was an instrumental member of Celtic Nations Pipes and Drums, Milwaukee Shamrock Club, Scottish Fest (aka Milwaukee Highland Games), Milwaukee School of Pipes and Drums, Tripoli Scottish Highlanders annual Tartan Ball - and so much more! Please read his attached obituary to learn more about services and his remarkable life.
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January 2021 Featured SAS Member: HAROLD HANSEN
Our Featured SAS Member for January 2021 is our resident artist and past SAS President, HAROLD HANSEN.
Many of us have enjoyed the many exquisitely detailed and masterful prints inspired by his Scottish and Scandinavian heritage that he has generously donated to the St Andrew’s Society’s fundraising auctions. These wonderful limited-edition prints are always popular and produce lively bidding.
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In Memorial: SAS President, Jack Schafer
John “Jack” Schafer
1946 - 2020
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our President, John “Jack” Schafer.
Jack passed the morning of April 1st, at Columbia St. Mary Hospital in Milwaukee surrounded by Kathy, John and Karina.
In recent months, Jack has been battling with kidney disease and was absent from some of our recent events.
Given the current situation with the Covid-19 Pandemic, we will be planning a memorial for Jack in the future. We are asking members and friends of Jack to email their memories and pictures of Jack for use in this event.
The family has created an online memorial for Jack, please visit to view photos and remembrances.
In remembrance of Jack, the sailor…
“I must go down to the sea again, to the lonely sea and the sky, and all I ask is a tall ship and a star to steer her by;”
Photos from the 2017 Robert Burns Banquet
Thanks to everyone who contributed photos from this special evening. Click on post to see all the wonderful pics from this extraordinary evening!
Read MoreFlower of the Forest - Bruce McGarigle
With much sadness we report that long-time member Bruce McGarigle died on September 6, 2016 at the age of 84.
A memorial service will be held for Bruce on Friday, Sept. 16th at Mount Carmel Lutheran Church, 8424 W. Center St., Milwaukee. Visitation will be from 9–11am, with service at 11am. Burial will be at Highland Memorial Park, 14875 W. Greenfield Ave., New Berlin, following lunch.
Bruce's wife Karen has asked that as many members as possible come to the service to honor him, kilted of course. We would like to meet at the church at approximately 10:00am.
Further details here.
President's Dinner
Here are some great photos from last Friday night's President's Dinner at the Wisconsin Club's Country Club. It was a grand affair! [Photos by Kevin Hansen and Cindy Hansen.]
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Flowers of the Forrest - Tim Young
We are heartbroken to share that past SAS President, Timothy “Tim” Young passed away on April 4, 2016. Tim was active in the local Scottish community and also served as Vice President of Clan Young International, was a proud member of Wisconsin Scottish and a Master Mason.
We send sincere condolences, prayers and healing thoughts to his wife Carol, and his beloved family and friends.
https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/jsonline/name/timothy-young-obituary?id=3296523
Flower of the Forest - Mary Bowers
We report with sadness that Mary Bowers, wife of member Tim Bowers, has died after a long illness. Our thoughts are with Tim and the Bowers family.
Mary's obituary is here.
The 2015 Milwaukee Highland Games
See the wonderful photos of our Celtic Community from this great day at the 2015 Wisconsin Highland Games! Photos by Bruce Seed.
Read MoreFlower of the Forest - Jimmy Fraser
Sad news: Jimmy Fraser died this morning. He had been a member of Saint Andrew's Society of the City of Milwaukee for over 60 years, serving many years on SAS’s Board of Managers as a past Treasurer. Our condolences go to his family and friends.
https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/jsonline/name/james-fraser-obituary?id=3278554
Flower of the Forest - Bob Seay
We've learned that long-standing member Bob Seay has died. Bob served on our Board, organized our Burns Banquets and helped maintain our presence on the golf course as well as in our efforts to relieve the distressed. Our deepest sympathies to Bob's family.
http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/jsonline/obituary.aspx?n=robert-t-seay-bob&pid=172474029&fhid=5692
Flower of the Forest - Dick Tierney
News comes to us of the death of Richard "Dick" Tierney, a member of Saint Andrew's Society and an important figure in Milwaukee's Irish and Celtic cultural affairs. Details via the link below. Our deepest sympathies to Dick's family.
Flower of the Forest - Joan Henderson
New comes of the passing of Joan Henderson, mother of Jody Henderson-Sykes. The Henderson family have been active in the Society for a long time, and Jody has a special involvement in the Caledonian Dancers. Our sincere sympathy to Jody and the family.
https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/jsonline/name/joan-henderson-obituary?id=3267232
Flower of the Forest - John Alley
Word has just come that John Alley died last night. He was a long-time member of the Society, serving in many posts including that of President from 1993–1996. Arrangements are pending.