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Clan Douglas 2011 AGM

This year’s CDSNA AGM will be held in Kansas City, MO during the weekend of June 10-12, 2011 and will coincide with the 2011 Kansas City Scottish Highland Games. While not the exact geographic center of North America, Kansas City is about as close as you can get and still have an international airport and a great bar-b-que dinner. Participate in our one Official clan gathering of the year. Come be involved in the workings ofour organization. With the more centralized location, it is our hope that many, many members will choose to attend.

Host hotel for this year’s AGM is Fairfield Inn & Suites KCI, 11820 NW Plaza Circle, Kansas City, Missouri 64153 [Phone: 816-464-2424]. This hotel is just minutes from the Kansas City International Airport. The room rate is $81.59 per night ($69.00 plus the 16% or so KC Hotel tax). This rate is available until May 11, after which the non-discount rate is based on hotel availability (and appears to be higher.) CDSNA members wishing to attend the 2011 AGM would need to make their own reservations with Fairfield Inn before May 11th. Since these accommodations (50 rooms) are open reserves for any KC Scottish Festival goers, it would be a good idea to make reservations as soon as possible. Fairfield Inn is approximately 12 miles from Scottish Festival site and offers Free airport shuttle, HOT continental breakfast, high speed internet, indoor pool, room fridge and microwave, and easy access to all major Kansas City area shopping and seasonal attractions.

Bar-B-Que is a Kansas City trademark and Smokehouse Bar-B-Que is one of Kansas City’s finest. The AGM meeting and Banquet will be Saturday, June 11, from 6:00 pm until 10:00 pm. Dress will be informal with some in kilts, some not… whatever you chose to wear will be fine. The AGM Banquet will feature Hickory-Smoked BBQ sliced Beef AND 8 oz Chicken Breast. Side items – hickory-pit beans, creamy coleslaw, potatoe salad, bread or rolls, pickles – and drinks – coffee, tea, or soft drinks – are included in the per plate price.

The cost: $25 per person, which includes tax and gratuity. For children 10 and under, the cost is $12.50 per child. Smokehouse Bar-B-Que also offers a cash bar for those wanting more adult beverages.

If you plan on attending the AGM Banquet, reserve your place before May 15, 2011 by sending a check or money order (made out to Clan Douglas of North America) along with a list of persons attending to our Missouri Regent, Harold Edington, 11907 Alberta St., Sugar Creek, MO 64054-1459. Please respond as soon as possible since the numbers attending could possibly affect our dining area.

If you have any questions about the AGM Banquet or lodging in the Kansas City area, feel free to contact Missouri Regent Harold Edington at clan.douglas@yahoo.com or 816-254-1506.

Meet Our Colorado Co-Regent

Check out a glimpse of Chuck Mirabile's history with Clan Douglas! Also, take a look at the states that need a regent in the Regent section of our website.

CDSNA: What is your current occupation?
CM: I work for the Parks Department of Denver's largest suburb, Aurora.

CDSNA: How did you first hear of the Clan Douglas Society of North America?
CM: I first heard of my Scottish heritage when my sister got me a membership in the society for Christmas. Before that I didn't know much about the history of my family.

CDSNA: Can you remember your first Scottish festival or Highland Games?
CM: My first festival was in Highlands Ranch. We saw one of those news stories about what to do this weekend, and decided to check it out. That's where we met Bill Douglas, and Troy Dunning. We had a great time and decided to go to the Estes Park festival about a month later, and we were hooked.

CDSNA: What is your favorite aspect of this Scottish community?
CM: My favorite aspect has to be the history. Ive always been a history buff. I pretty much live on the history channel, read mostly history books, and research history on the web. The kilt is cool too!

CDSNA: What made you decide to become the Colorado Co-regent?
CM: Adam, the other presiding Colorado Co-regent, and I had decided that we wanted to get more involved. We were having so much fun at the festivals that it seemed like the most logical step. When Troy asked us if we would be interested in becoming regents we jumped at the idea. We have been having a great time ever since.

CDSNA: How far have you traced your Scottish roots?
CM: We've gone as far back as the Revolution, when my ancestor came over. I haven't researched much further.

CDSNA: Have you ever been to Scotland? If not, do you have plans to ever make a trip there?
CM: Unfortunately we haven't had the chance to go yet. But after a recent trip to Italy, the wife and I are eager to explore more of Europe. What better place to start than a trip to Scotland?

CDSNA: Is there anything you would like to add to CDSNA or have a personal comment on your experience?
CM: Joining the clan has opened a whole new aspect to my life. Becoming Co-Regent has given me the opportunity to explore my Scottish roots and to share that rich heritage with so many other people. I've met countless people with similar interests, and have learned so much. The friends that I've made along the way, and the fun I have had makes this one of the most rewarding times of my life.