The 2013 US
and Canada Branch meeting will be held in Greenville,
South Carolina, May 24 – 26th 2013 where our Chief, Andrew
MacThomas of Finegand, will be the Honored Guest of the
Greenville Games and Clan MacThomas will be the Honored
Clan.
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The meeting
will be held at the Greenville Hilton where the special rate
for a double room wii be $89/night.
Members should call 864-232-4747 to make a
reservation asking for the Scottish Games rate.
Alternatively click here to
book on line.
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It is hoped
that as many Branch members and clansfolk and their families
will join us in Greenville for the festivities. If
you require further infomation please contact the Branch
Convenor by clicking here.
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weekend schedule for MacThomas clansmen is as
follows:
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Friday, May
24th
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3.30 –4:30pm
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Meet in the
hotel lobby to get acquainted before heading downtown to march in the parade.
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6:00 pm
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The Clan will
lead the parade in downtown Greenville (5-6 blocks).
Please wear something
tartan. |
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7:00 pm
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A reception with
heavy hors d'oeuvres at the Hilton Hotel follows the
parade. Finegand, as the Honored Guest, will address the
attendees. The reception is $50 per person or $90 per
couple, including 2 drink tickets. There are also
Scottish activities continuing downtown. Those who
prefer not to attend the reception can meet at a local
restaurant for dinner. |
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Saturday, May
25th
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During the Day:
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Attend the
Greenville Games to be held at Furman University, 3300
Poinsett Highway, Greenville, 29613. As Honored Clan, we
will lead the clan parade at the Games in the late
morning. Join us at the MacThomas tent for conversation
and a place to rest your legs between other games
activities. For tickets and information, see the
the Branch Newsletter or visit the games website: www.gallabrae.com. |
| Evening: |
Gather at 6:30
for beverages with dinner following at 7:30 in the
Hilton Hotel. |
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Sunday, May
26th
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| 10:00 -
12:00 |
Branch Business
Meeting |
| 12:00 |
Lunch with
Finegand and Lady Finegand |
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After Lunch:
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We must say our
goodbyes to friends, old and new and resolve to meet
again as Clan MacThomas. |
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