clan associations

[macwilkin]

I belong to the Clan Buchanan Society International Inc. We don't have a chief so the Society keeps things going for the Clan. I am Region 1 - New England Commissioner and 2nd Vice President. I enjoy very much convening the Clan tent at various highland events and we have a very loyal group here in New England.

Information: the Buchanan Society (which is a seperate organisation from the CBSI) is considered to be the oldest clan society in the world -- founded in Glasgow, Scotland in 1725 as a mutal-aid/benefit society for members of the clan who were in need*:

http://www.buchanansociety.com/html/...e_society.html

*which was the same purpose as many St. Andrew's & Caledonian Societies around the world, to provide aid to distressed Scottish immigrants, as well as social gatherings.

So the clan society does have a historic (and Scottish) pedigree, and many do continue the mission of the Buchanan Society by providing charitable activities, scholarship funds, etc. as well educational endeavours.

Regards,

Todd