A Scottish Affair! Friday January 09, 2015 11:30AM












































































A Scottish Affair! 

 LUNCHEON

 Friday January 09, 2015 11:30AM                  




Join us Friday, January 9, 2015 for a Scottish Affair complete with Bagpipe Music and Colorful Tartans. Jeffrey LaHurd, Sarasota author, historian and recipient of 2014's Florida Trust for Historic Preservation’s Individual Distinguished Service Award, will be presenting 

Our distinguished speaker Jeffrey LaHurd, Sarasota author, historian and Award Winner, will present:

"The Landing of the Scots thru the Roaring 20's".

 Entertaining and informative, Mr. LaHurd will capture your attention with the History of the Scots settling in Sarasota.

A Scottish Affair: for Scots, wanna-be Scots and anyone else who enjoys a good time at a Sister Cities Lunch!

Here's to the heath, the hill and the heather,
The bonnet, the plaid, the kilt and the feather!
Here's to the heroes that Scotland can boast,
May their names never dee - That's the Heilan' Man's Toast!


The luncheon will be at Beautiful Sara Bay Country Club, 7011 Willow Street Sarasota Florida 34243
on Friday, January 9, 2015 11:30am, with lunch served at noon.

The menu choices are:

Baked Salmon with Dill Sauce
Or
Guinness Braised Short Ribs
Both served with Mashed Potatoes & Fresh Vegetable
Or
California Veggie Burger
Served on a toasted English Muffin
with Grilled Tomato, Avocado, Melted Cheddar cheese and a side of fruit.

A Beautiful presentation of Scottish Trifle served for dessert!

 Complemented by Walkers Shortbread and Chocolates Extraordinaire!

 All meals include coffee, tea or soda. Cash bar is also available; please order directly with the wait staff.

RSVPs, meal selection and $25 payment are required by Tuesday, January 6, 2015
to meet requirements of the Sara Bay Country Club. 


SCAS Guest Luncheon Registration and they will receive their own customized link to RSVP.


 Make checks payable to SCAS and mail to:
Sister Cities Association of Sarasota
Luncheon
City Hall - 1565 First Street
Sarasota, FL 34236

Sincerely,
Pauline Mitchell
SCAS City Director - Dunfermline, Scotland
&
Carrie Weaver
Director of Events, SCAS
eventsdirectorscas@gmail.com
Sara Bay Country Club              sarabaycc.org
7011 Willow St
Sarasota, FL 34243


Payment can be made electronically at: sarasotasistercities.org/pmts.htm

Or by Check, payable to SCAS and mailed to:
Sister Cities Association of Sarasota
City Hall - 1565 First St.
Sarasota, FL 34236

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Annual Membership Drive

It’s the start of a new year for Sister Cities and this means that it’s time for our annual Membership Drive. We are an active and vital organization supporting our community and its Sister Cities in promoting diversity, diplomacy and understanding.

A few months ago we co-sponsored the Dakin Dairy Farm Festival 4 Life that drew almost 1000 attendees.Our Meet & Greets were well attended over the summer and our monthly membership luncheons are now under way again.

This January we have 21 people traveling to our newest Sister City, Mérida, Mexico.You can read about our activities on our blog at sarasotasistercities.com to remind you of all we do. With your involvement and support, Sister Cities will continue to foster international relationships between Sarasota and international cities that have similar interests by creating exchanges in areas of culture, education, tourism, sports, business and government.

Please choose the level of membership that you prefer 

 ( ) $35 Individual    ( ) $50 Family        ( ) $150 Business
 ( ) $100 Patron        ( ) $150 Sponsor    ( ) $500 National 

Sponsor
 
You can now pay your dues on-line via a credit card. If you are interested in doing so, please click on the link:


 Register NOW for Membership Drive

 
or send your regrets that you cannot attend by clicking here.
 
If you prefer to remit dues by check send to:

Sister Cities Association of Sarasota
MEMBERSHIP
City Hall - 1565 First St.
Sarasota, FL 34236

We look forward to you joining us for a new year of service as Citizen Diplomats.

 Sincerely,
David M. Harralson
Vice President of Membership, SCAS
Email: dharralson7@gmail.com
HPhone: 941-870-5516

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A very nice event, orchestrated by Kenny deCamp.  

We don't have a photo of Kenny - he was too busy running the show.









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