On June 23, 2004, Clan
Campbell Society of North America gathered in Anchorage
Alaska to hold their annual general membership meeting.
Over 40 members from "outside" joined with the Alaskan
clan members for four days of business and fun. Society
President, Ed Cattell led the members through the official
business of the Clan while Alaska Commissioner, Russ
Madigan and his organizing team made sure everything else
was taken care of. Although we were here for a purpose,
there was plenty of time allotted for shopping and
sightseeing. One of the highlights of any gathering is
the day at the highland games. It was unusually hot for
games day, with temperatures reaching the low 90s. Lots
of water was on hand to keep everybody cool. The Alaskan
Highland Games had never seen so many Campbell's at one
time. After the games, the clan returned to the host
hotel to prepare for the evening banquet. The festivities
started with the presentation of the haggis. Local
Alaskans, Bruce Atkinson gave the traditional Address to
the Haggis, while Bob Dickson provided the humorous
English translation much to the delight of all. Clan
Campbell members Junny Jackson, Allan Campbell and piper
Larry Campbell assisted in the procession. Ed Cattell
presented the two special Society awards in absentia.
Receiving the Clansman of the Year was Michael Thames
Deputy Commissioner from California and Michael
Stevenson, East Tennessee Deputy Commissioner was awarded
the Commissioner of the Year. The Presidents Award was
given to Alaska Commissioner, Russ Madigan. It was a very
successful four days and many members expressed an
interest in returning to see more of our gorgeous state.
If anyone wishes to learn more about the state of Alaska,
please visit
our website:
www.alaskacampbells.org
I am including 3 pictures as follows:
AGM3 Junny Jackson and Bruce Campbell plot strategy
for the
Shortbread contest.
AGM5 Clan Campbell at the Alaska Wildberry Products
Store
AGM8 Clan Campbell society members at the Alaskan
Scottish
Highland Games
