Today we continue with our interviews of CDSNA officers and regents. Mr. Tim Tyler, our wonderful Southern California regent, shares about his association with CDSNA.
CDSNA: What is your current occupation?
TT: Family Electrical Business Certified Electrician
CDSNA: How did you first hear of the Clan Douglas Society of North America?
TT: In 2001 I found out I was Scottish, and a Douglas, because my Grandmother’s Father was Joseph Edgar Page Dickey. I paid for a CDSNA three year membership and now I am a Life Member.
CDSNA: Can you remember your first Scottish festival or Highland Games?
TT: In 1999 I took Mary, my wife, to Costa Mesa Scottish Highland Games. Like most people I only checked my last name. Tyler is Celtic Cornish Southern England and Welsh. People need to also check their mother/grandmother's maiden names. I fell in love with the festivals and all the history on the first day I went! I felt like I was home.
Tim and Mary Tyler sporting the modern Clan Douglas tartan.
CDSNA: What is your favorite aspect of this Scottish community?
TT: Seeing CDSNA Members having fun in the Clan Douglas tent. I would like to see Clan Douglas SoCal grow in Membership. I get great pleasure in teaching others about Clan Douglas.
CDSNA: What made you decide to become the Southern California Regent?
TT: In 2003 there was no Clan Douglas Tent at the Costa Mesa Games. I became Regent at the 2003 Seaside Games. I am working to keep that from ever happening again.
CDSNA: How far have you traced your Scottish roots?
TT: To the 1400’s. You can see this at www.clandickey.com. I am also the Dickey Commissioner for CDSNA.
CDSNA: Have you ever been to Scotland? If not, do you have plans to ever make a trip there?
TT: Mary & I were in Scotland for The Gathering 2009 with Mark & Cora Peterson. Had a blast! My wife and I were also Knighted into the Scottish Knight Templar’s in Balgonie Castle in Scotland two days after The Gathering.
CDSNA: Is there anything you would like to add to CDSNA or have a personal comment on your experience?
TT: I would like to start building local groups like Clan Douglas SoCal and Clan Douglas South West Region. I would also like to finish coloring books for our youth to keep our youth involved in the clan. Finally, I would like to build a youth group like the Squires of St. Andrews.
Thank you Mr. Tim Tyler for your time and important contributions to CDSNA!
To learn more about Tim's Clan Douglas SoCal, visit: http://www.clandouglassocal.org/