COSCA Clan Leader Boot Camps

**TheOfficialBren** · 17th March 13, 03:17 AM

Steve, it is very sad that some people have the audacity, the gall, to usurp something as meaningful as heritage for mere personal gain.

WVHighlander, ***.

Ern, that is good to know. Thanks for the heads-up.

**ThistleDown** · 17th March 13, 02:23 PM

There does seem to be a sort of tentative arrangement between some individual members of the Standing Council and COSCA, although this is not a formal thing for the Council itself. The problem of understanding the nature of "clan" brought up by Downunderkilt is further emphasised by COSCA membership of some so-called "clans" not recognised as such in Scotland. That's what Steve was referring to. The Standing Council of Scottish Chiefs is very clear on who its members are and what qualifies them for membership.

Bren, I doubt there is much monetary gain for any of the individuals Steve referred to, but there is definitely self-agrandisement and fraud in a personal sense since the claims are as chiefs of clans that don't exist.

**TheOfficialBren** · 17th March 13, 03:33 PM

That sounds about right, Rex. It's still unethical.

**sp00ky** · 18th March 13, 05:50 AM

Originally Posted by sp00ky

I have been watching this topic with interest (as a Clan MacKenzie Sociey Commissioner myself) - I found this, not sure if you have seen it already. You can download the webinar - check it out.

http://www.cosca.net/#bootcamp

Scott

edit: The link seems to be dead - I emailed COSCA - will update - Scott

Their webinar can be found here for anyone who is interested...

http://myemail.constantcontact.com/C...id=0ZMLdVk24aw