The Society was founded in 1961 with the aim of promoting an interest in Scottish culture, scholarship, and fellowship amongst Scots, and Scottish Americans in New Mexico. We are a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization that not only celebrates all things Scottish, but works with many organizations to better the communities we live in. We welcome your involvement in the society and we encourage you to explore our website, learn more about us, drop us a line, read the latest issue of the Thistle Epistle - our quarterly magazine, and even join the society.
St. Andrew Societies were originally organized during the period of Scottish Immigration in the 19th Century in order to assist Scots settling in their new country by supporting cultural activities. Today promotion of the Scottish culture continues here in New Mexico through the efforts of our members.
The Objectives of the Society are to perpetuate an interest in the culture of Scotland and to encourage the study of Scottish history, literature, and the performing arts; to engage in fellowship with people who value and appreciate the history of Scotland. We celebrate St. Andrew’s Day, November 30; Hogmanay December 31st; Robert Burns’ birthday, January 25; National Tartan Day, April 6; and such other special events which are consistent with the Society’s objectives. The society sponsors and, may provide financial support to affiliated groups or scholarships to individuals who are engaged in learning, teaching and performing the arts and culture of Scotland. This may include, but is not limited to, singing and dancing, piping, and drumming, reciting poetry, and speaking Gaelic.
Check back often. This site is still under construction, and will be changing rapidly. For more information about the society or comments on the website, please drop us a line at info@NMScots.org.
2010-2011 Board:
President: Edie Henderson, edieboo@comcast.net
Vice President for Events: Tom MacMahon, tommacmahon@comcast.net
Interim Vice President for Publications: Victoria Luke, dracoeyrie@gmail.com
Secretary: Shelley Lebeck, shelleymlebeck@yahoo.com
Treasurer: Patricia Barger, patriciabarger@cableone.net
Directors:
Donna Brown - donnadee@swcp.com
Victoria Luke - dracoeyrie@gmail.com
Suzanne 'Aden' Lumb - desertpiper@yahoo.com
Jeanne Medley, jtmjtfjef@yahoo.com
Jay Vandersloot - jayvandersloot@yahoo.com
[Two vacant positions]
Monthly Board Meetings are held once a month, usually the 3rd Wednesday of each month. There are occasional exceptions to the meeting date and time. Please see the Events page for the most up-to-date details.
