Fraser River Paddle Wheeler Excursion September 7 2013

September 7 2013 ~

Summer Get Together

Discover the Fraser River Cruise 11:30 a.m. ~ 2 p.m.

• A few photos of our scenic Fraser River Cruise on September 7th.  We enjoyed blue skies, warmth and sunshine for our paddle wheeler boat excursion with great companions.  We set off from the New Westminster Quay and enjoyed lunch while we travelled down the Fraser River past New West, Coquitlam, and Port Coquitlam to the mouth of the Pitt River and back again.  A great way to spend some time and see the scenery from the water.

 http://www.flickr.com/photos/100087935@N07/

                                               

  PADDLEWHEELER RIVERBOAT TOURS

788 Quayside Drive

New Westminster, BC

V3M 6Z6

(604) 525-4465 or Toll Free 1-877-825-1302

www.vancouverpaddlewheeler.com

For additional photos click on:
River Boat Cruise by Norm MacLeod
River Boat Cruise by Tim Kernighan

Ken MacLeod presented with Jubilee Medal

Ken MacLeod was awarded the Queen's Jubliee Medal for his work with the Canadian Veterans.

Robbie Burns Luncheon January 20 2013

Robbie Burns Luncheon 

Richmond Review coverage of our annual celebration of Robbie Burn's birthday.   Also, There is also a blog, by Lindsay Anderson at  http://www.365daysofdining.com/2013/01/21/on-robert-burns-and-haggis/.  She is the Richmond Food Blogger.  She writes about food 365 Days a year - dining her way through Richmond's restaurants.

 Annual Burns Luncheon

January 20 2013

11:30 am to 3 pm

Richmond Winter Club

5540 Hollybridge Way Richmond BC

Adults $35.  Children 6-12 years & Students $20.- Wee Ones Free.

Clan MacLeod Societies of Canada

Congratulations, Ian and Judy. On July 1 2012 at the Clan MacLeod Gathering in Washington DC, Ian and Judy were awarded the Canadian Outstanding Clansperson award for years of activity.  As Ian wasn't able to attend, Neil McLeod presented him with his award at the AGM of the Clan MacLeod Society of Greater Vancouver in Vancouver in November.  In 23 years, only 23 have been awarded so quite an honour.  Judy attended the NAG and received her award there.

June 23rd ~ Highland Games ~

Bill and Allan

Once again Clan MacLeod members celebrated our Scottish heritage at the Highland Games. Ian, Allan and Bill answered questions from passersby and those interested in their MacLeod roots.  The rain held off this year thankfully.  Lots of activities were happening to make the day another great one with Scottish pipers, athletes, dancers, singers and vendors as well as other clans in their colourful tartans.

Ian Relays for Rick Hansen

Ian did his leg of the Rick Hansen 25th Anniversary cross Canada relay this morning. Our group was the first off of the day (6:50 am!) Great honour. Some pictures in my personal album. A bunch of professional ones will be at http://www.flickr.com/photos/rickhansenfoundation/sets (May 21 - Day 272) later today.

North American Gathering and Other Upcoming Events

Hello all,

If you have an e-mail listed in the ACMS Clan MacLeod magazine you are receiving this e-mail. For many it will be a repeat from me yesterday so I'll apologize up front.

Attached is the 2012 NAG schedule of events which is posted on NAG website. I've also attached the NAG flyer and registration form previously posted on the NAG website. http://www.wix.com/sdrakem/2012-nag

Please pass onto your members and promote in your respective regions. Post elsewhere (“everywhere”) as needed. The 2012 NAG registrations received and hotel bookings are rising…but slow. Let's all get the "word" out again soonest….and often!

Please let all know that one would be hard pressed to find a more readily accessible and more entertaining location in North America during the Summer season than Alexandria, Virginia….and at a reasonable cost. The 2012 NAG program of scheduled events coupled with the Crowne Plaza Hotel accommodations is the least expensive NAG in 16-years!

Clan MacLeod Society USA mid-Atlantic region is looking forward to hosting the 2012 NAG but more importantly looking forward to seeing you…and your friends! Feel free to contact me with any questions or concerns. Thanks!

Best Regards,

Stephen MacLeod, mid-Atlantic RVP

sdrakem@aol.com

stephen.macleod@pentagon.af.mil

Cell/ (703) 725-2679

Home/(703) 260-2436

March 4, 2012 Michael Flatley is in Kamloops and dinner for those interested before his show let me know. 250-378-5115

March 10, 2012 Merritt St. Patrick’s fund raiser for Interior MacLeods at 2058 Granite Avenue $15 Merritt tickets 250-378-5115

March 18, 2012 Port Canaveral MacLeod cruise on Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines meet in the library Mar 19, 2012 9:00 am phone 1-250-378-5115

June 28, 2012 North American Gathering at Alexandria near Wasington D.C. check the MacLeod website for info

August 17,2012 Chocolate and Wine Festival in Merritt for McLeods (and others of course) behind Dr. McLeod’s office in Merritt 250-378-5115

Canadian Highland Games almost all summer weekends in Canada BC games Coquitlam, Victoria, Kamloops, Glengarry, Fergus, Montreal etc

We want to bring Penny DeGraff’s Gaelic singing and music back to Merritt soon from Seattle

And much more as the clan mobilizes to keep the spirit alive of our heritage.

Sincerely, Dr. Don McLeod (Merritt Holding Fast)