September 6, 2007
 Old Westbury Games
We had a great day at the Old Westbury Games. The weather cooperated and we had a sunny day, although a bit warm, but still better than last year when we were rained out. We had a good group of Campbell ’s attending, 17 if I counted right, and not counting those who just stopped by for a visit at the tent. We even had a Campbell participate in the tossing of the caber, Eddie Allen 3rd, who came in 4th. Good going Eddie.
Our tent was visited by a number of Campbells’ and others and our Deputy Commissioner Carl Surface (who set up the tent) was very knowledgeable in answering all the questions. Convenor Sister Lucille, who is now 95 years old, graced us with her presence. New York City Deputy Commissioner George Campbell was also in attendance. All in all a great day
-- Eddie --
June 12, 2007The Flowers of the Forest
I attended the funeral of Lady Jeanne Louise Campbell on Saturday, June 9th at St. Joseph’s Church, Greenwich Village, New York City.
Lady Jeanne Campbell was the daughter of the 11th Duke of Argyll. She passed away on Monday, June 4th at the age of 78.
We extend our condolences to the family.
In attendance were His Grace The 13th Duke of Argyll Torquhil Ian Campbell;
the Duke’s mother, the Duchess Iona; and Lord Colin Campbell the brother of the 12th Duke.
In January 1974, the Clan Campbell Society of the United States was created in New York City at the request of the 12th Duke of Argyll,
and headed by the Chief’s sister, Lady Jeanne Campbell, who resided in New York City.
Lady Jeanne was appointed by the 12th Duke of Argyll to serve as the Society’s High Commissioner, i.e., personal representative of the Clan Chief.
George A. Campbell
New York Deputy Commissioner New York City
The Clan Campbell Society (North America)
2007 Events
May 28, 2007
Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Memorial
The New York Caledonian Club was given the great honour of participating in
the Memorial Day event at the Soldier’s and Sailor’s Monument by Dr. George
Chall, New York Caledonian Club board member and chairman of the event.
It was a colourful and moving commemoration. Fourteen veterans’ associations,
organizations and heritage groups laid wreaths at the monument, including the
New York Caledonian Club, who laid a wreath in memory of the 79th New York
Highland Regiment.
It was a pleasure to meet Gretchen Gair Royce, whose great-great grandfather,
Captain Robert Gair, served heroically in the 79th. Also in attendance was
Harry Moshier, descendent of Alexander Fraser, who became the New York
Caledonian Club’s first chief in 1857. This was the first time we had every
met Harry. I told him he looked very much like Sean Connery. “Oh no”, he said,
“I’m much more handsome!” (photos)
George A. Campbell
New York Deputy Commissioner- New York City
The Clan Campbell Society( North America)
March 18
Currs Celebrate Landfall Anniversary
 On Sunday, March 18th, Tom and Marie Curr and their family celebrated the 175th Anniversary of their ancestors’ arrival in America. James and Janet Curr of Lanark, Scotland underwent a 39-day North Atlantic winter crossing before arriving in New York in 1832.
George and Priscilla Campbell joined the party, and George presented a proclamation to the Curr Family, congratulating then on behalf of the New York Caledonian Club.
(photos)
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March 1, 2007
News from the New York Caledonian Club
It is with great pleasure we announce:
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The Stornoway Kids Concert/Ceilidh
Live from the Western Isles Scotland
At The McAlpin Hall, West Park Presbyterian Church,
86th Street and Amsterdam New York City
Wednesday April 4th 2007, 7:00pm till yon time.
Refreshments and Scotch Pies, Sausage rolls, Bradies, and more Food and aye, Haggis
The Pre Parade Ceilidh April 13th 2007
with the Madra Confach Ceilidh Band
At Abigail Adams Auditorium 417 East 61st Street
(between 1st Avenue and York Avenue)
New York City Friday April 13th 2007, 7:00 pm till a yont the twal.
Refreshments and Scotch Pies, Sausage rolls, Bradies, and more Food and aye, more Haggis!
Both Events Guaranteed to be a sell out!
Tartan Day Parade
April 14th 2007
The Campbells are Coming
Campbells Sign up now at www.tartanweek.com and make this the biggest showing of
Campbells ever in The Tartan Day Parade in New York City
Contact:
George A. Campbell
Clan Campbell
New York Deputy Commissioner-New York City
clashnessie@earthlink.net
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New York
February 16, 2007
In Remembrance of Jim Campbell
When to the sessions of sweet silent thought
I summon up remembrance of things past,
I sigh the lack of many a thing I sought,
And with old woes new wail my dear time’s waste:
Then can I drown an eye, unused to flow,
For precious friends hid in death’s dateless night,
And weep afresh love’s long since cancell’d woe,
And moan the expense of many a vanish’d sight:
Then can I grieve at grievances foregone,
And heavily from woe to woe tell o’er
The sad account of fore-bemoaned moan,
Which I new pay as if not paid before.
But if the while I think on thee, dear friend,
All losses are restored and sorrows end.
Shakespeare
Sonnet XXX
contributed by
Cornelia W. Bush
BS, MBA, CG, FSA Scot
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New York, NY
February 10, 2007
Dear Members and Friends,
It is with great sadness that I must inform you of the death of Jim Campbell on February 9, 2007.
 Jim was a Trustee of the Clan Campbell Education Foundation and Finance Committee Chairman of the Clan Campbell Society of North America.
He was also the 73rd Chief of the New York Caledonian Club, the second-oldest Scottish organization in New York City.
In addition, he was an active member of the St. Andrew’s Society of the State of New York and various other Scottish organizations.
Jim was actively involved in New York Tartan Week, having held several positions in the largest Tartan Day celebration in the world.
He was recently elected the Chairman of the National Tartan Day New York Committee.
Jim was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force and a member of the Cathedral of St. John the Divine Episcopal Church, New York City.
Jim will be remembered by all of us as a gentleman of great tact, diplomacy, graciousness, intelligence, and vision.
We will miss him in the years to come. A memorial service will be held at the Cathedral of St. John the Divine.
Funeral details below. All are welcome to attend the service and honour Jim’s life, dedication and friendship.
Sincerely,
George A. Campbell
New York Deputy Commissioner-New York City
Dear Members and Friends,
The Funeral of
Jim Campbell
will take place on
Friday, February 16th 2007 at 9:30 AM
at
The Cathedral Church of Saint John the Divine
1047 Amsterdam Avenue at 112th Street, New York City
Yours Sincerely,
George A. Campbell
New York Deputy Commissioner-New York City
voicemail 212-662-1083
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