At the expense of repeating myself , I take this opportunity to thank all of you who helped with the Burns Supper which was a huge success, mainly because of the hard work and support you provided.The Society is indebted to you.

I don’t think that there is an age limit at which one stops listening to fairy tales and for those members who attended Tuesday’s meeting this certainly held true.

The McFritz Clan’s family historian and Society member Mark Johnson who was personally selected by the Baron and his charming lady wife for this prestigious position, delighted and enthralled us with the escapades of  one Wrath McFritz an ancient forbearer of the family who is mentioned in the unauthenticated records purporting to have been penned by his hapless wife who rejoiced in the name of Wild Kate.

It is an intriguing and almost unbelievable story which simultaneously stirs the imagination and paints a picture of the heroism shown by Wrath in his struggle with the fairies for the safe return of his son Jamie. 

Mark’s knowledge of his subject, coupled with his deadpan delivery had members enraptured and we eagerly and impatiently await the next installment.

It is my understanding that the family has offered a substantial reward, rumored to be in the six figure range, for the safe return of the golden brooch with the brass pin which was instrumental in retrieving Jamie from the fairies’ grasp. 

We have been invited to hold a Kirking at Ascension Lutheran Church, Louisville on Sunday, April 13 and Minnie Hamilton who is a member there advises that the church intends to provide a Scottish themed lunch after the service so, if one were needed, there is now an added incentive.

As you know, the season’s events begin with the International Festival at IUS in March and  continues throughout the year to September. For these events, it’s all hands on deck  and we welcome all the help you can give. Judy will be providing us with timely reminders about all of these.

 I urge you to make every effort to participate in as many as possible of these events and would remind you of the “Best Haggis Competition” which is having its debut at the Glasgow Games and is sponsored by and the brainchild of our very own Clan McFritz.

I would also remind you again of the elections in March for positions on the Board and again your input and especially your volunteering are absolutely essential to the Society’s future and well being.

Til next month,

Jim