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. Click here to review the Society's bylaws.
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 updated regularly, so check the events page regularly. For more information about the society or comments on the website, please drop us a line at info@NMScots.org or call 505-299-0242.
Hi Fidelity Mastering
(click above for website, or
call (505) 459-6242)
for being a sponsor of our 2012 Burns Night Supper!
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NEW - Celtic High Tea Feb. 17! - see Events page for details.
2011-2012 Board:
President: Tom MacMahon, tommacmahon@comcast.net
Vice President for Events & Membership Chair: Shelley Lebeck, shelleymlebeck@yahoo.com
Vice President for Publications: [vacant]
Secretary: Nancy Gettings, gettings61@q.com
Treasurer: Patricia Barger, patriciabarger@cableone.net
Directors:
Bruce Gordon, brucergordon@gmail.com
Laura Landress, laura.landress@gmail.com
Suzanne 'Aden' Lumb, desertpiper@yahoo.com
Lee Peters, petelee_1@yahoo.com
Jay Vandersloot, jayvandersloot@yahoo.com
J. Kriss White (webmaster and acting newsletter editor), jkrissw@swcp.com
Past President: Edie Henderson, edieboo@comcast.net
Monthly Board Meetings are held once a month, usually on the 4th Tuesday of each month. There are occasional exceptions to the meeting date and time. Please see the Events page or contact the President for the most up-to-date details.
