2009 Alexandria Christmas Walk and Mid-East Dinner


Click on photo below for larger view. Take a look at the silent auction items that raised funds for your Clan, with thanks to Susan Makris, John and Marsha Gillis, Jeff Davis, Dave Rankin, and Carla Jackson who made it happen.

Loining up in the rain before the parade begins Marching in the wet snow Handing out candy along the route A view of the parade
A small but dedicated group formed for the Walk
Rain and snow could not deter us from staying the course
Brave spectators were rewarded with loads of free candy
Alexandria did itself proud and so did the large contingent of groups
Yelling our war cry Musical group David Rankin at the podium, smiling Marsha and John Gillis
The review stand received its usual dose of Clan Donald spirit
The weather inside the dinner was much nicer, with music to welcome us
Mid-East Commissioner David Rankin starts off the evening
Marsha and John Gillis stepped in to organize this year's event
John Gillis at the podium Forrest Lee Piver with hand over heart Jeff standing, reading with Dale standing by with claymore Tim Batten standing with bagpipes
John takes over at the podium
Forrest Lee Piver leads us in the Pledge of Allegiance
Va Deputy Jeff Davis reads Ode to a Haggis
Tim Batten provides the piping
Members marching, waving to the reviewing stand More Clan Donald marchers passing the reviewing stand The pipe band marching Group photo with everyone yelling
After W Va Commissioner Dale Field sliced open the haggis, Jeff adds the sctoch
With other members waiting in anticipation of a haggis 'snack'
Attendees were then treated to a video from the Clan Doanld Foundation
Forrest Lee talks of the need for support of Armadale
David at the podium with a view of part of the seated attendees Stan making remarks at the podium Jeff and Rachel sitting, laughing Jeff at the podium
David has a few announcements of note
Stan Darroch is our new Mid-East Deputy Commissioner
Jeff and wife Rachel are pleased
as Jeff is named to replace Stan as Va Commissioner
Tim standing and talking Dave McConnell sitting with family Pat Carroll siutting with her husband James and friend standing, smiling
Tim provides a little background before entertaining the group with his bagpipes
Among the attendees, past Va Commissioner Dave McConnell (right) and family
Mid-East genealogist Pat Carroll (right) with husband
Mid-East Newsletter Editor James Clemenko and guest enjoy the proceedings
Susan sitting with family Bottle surrounded by heather plants People around a table with stacks of dollars Carla and Dale standing
Susan Makris (left) set up the silent auction
Dalmore Distillery provided one of the table favors
Time to settle bids for another great auction (see some of the items that were donated)
Carla Jackson and Dale pose for one last picture as the 2009 Dinner ends

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