Are You A Clansman?

[rickmac15]

I carry the clan sur name and have had my geneology traced . I belong to support our Musem in newtonmore Scotland.

Rick

[Sketraw]

Okay, what drives me nuts however, is when someone asks me "what am I going to get out of joining"? It seems like everyone expects something for (almost) nothing.
I turn it around & say to them "as much as you give".

As state commissioner I am one person, an unpaid volunteer! I am not a millionaire, and have limited funds. I have ideas, and wish to provide more for my kinsmen in my area, but some of them need to step up to the plate & become involved, then "I/we" can do more as a clan society.

So if you choose to join a clan society, don't just sit back & wait for your monthly newsletter. Contact your area or nat'l rep and ask them what can I do to help? Or if you have an idea for an event, contact them, organize it, make it happen. The results might surprise you.
And that too is being a "Clansman"

I think Terry has hit the nail on the head here. In many respects you only get out what you put in. Being a member of a Clan/Clan Society is more than saying simply 'I am a member' it is all about participation and it doesn't matter how small the contribution is, just....participate