The Association of Scottish Games and Festivals
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The American-Scottish Foundation was founded in 1956 by Lord and Lady Malcolm Douglas-Hamilton. The Foundation's broad purpose is to build bonds of interests and cooperation, both social and commercial, between the people of Scotland and the United States.
Increasing numbers of Americans of Scottish descent are joining regional Scottish and clan societies, attending Highland games, and subscribing to Scottish-oriented publications. It is the mission of the American-Scottish Foundation to provide a focus for all this activity and to operate as a clearing house and information center about genealogy, publications, trade contacts, music, and Scottish activities.
In 1970, the Foundation established the prestigious Wallace Award to recognize leading Americans of Scottish birth or descent who have made outstanding contributions to this counrty. The Foundation also has a scholarship program and regularly publishes a newsletter for its members.
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The Caledonian Foundation, USA (TCF/USA), was incorporated in 1976. Broadly stated, its purpose is to preserve and strengthen the traditional bonds among Scotland, Canada, and the United States. Its specific purpose is to preserve and promote the music, arts, and culture of Scotland, and to educate the public in this regard.
In furtherance of its objectives, TCF/USA supports, through the dessemination of information and through grants, the following: Scottish Opera and the Theatre Royal in Glasgow; Balnain House in Inverness; the Edinburgh Festival Theatre; and the College of Piping and Celtic Performing Arts, Prince Edward Island, Canada.
The Foundation conducts seminars, maintains an exhibit of outstanding Scots and Scots-Americans, and through the Scottish Information Network, conducts research and answers questions from the public at no charge in all areas of Scottish interest. The Foundation has two scholarship programs, focused primarily on music and the performing arts. TCF/USA publishes Caledonian News, which is distributed periodically to members, contributors, and the national media.
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The Council of Scottish Clans and Associations (COSCA) was founded in 1974 to preserve and promote the customs, traditions, and heritage of the Scottish People. The Council accomplishes this through assistance to and support of Scottish-oriented organizations.
The primary focus of the Council has evolved into two areas: assisting in the formation of new clan and family associations, and providing a clearing house for information on Scottish-American organizations.
The membersship of COSCA consists primarily of clan and family organizations and societies throughout the Unined States, as well as individual contributors. COSCA regularly publishes a newsletter for its members.
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Scottish Heritage, USA (SHUSA), was founded in 1965 to recognize and enhance the original bonds of ancestral and national character among peoples of Scotland and North America. In practical terms, its mission translates into support of the National Trust for Scotland and like-minded Scottish conservation and preservation societies.
Additionally, SHUSA works to help people of Scottish descent in the United States become more aware of their Scottish Heritage. Thus, SHUSA sponsors an annual nationwide essay contest for young people in Scottish heritage topics, and underwrites a contest for an academic paper at East Tennessee State University in conjunction with the Scottish Studies Summer Program of the University.
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TECA/IATS has now fully integrated with the Scottish Tartans Authority (STA) and will continue its excellent work with the same dedicated experts and enthusiasts. As before, the US branch of the STA consists of the core Guild of Scholars and the general membership who support them in their dedication to conducting meaningful research, recording information for posterity and educating its members and the general public with the accumulated knowledge of tartanology. STA USA serves as a repository for those who seek such information and like the parent STA is a non-profit organisation with a policy of providing information without fee or charge.
Our scope naturally extends to the use and application of tartan and thus also to the kilt and other garments which comprise the Scottish national dress. The Scholars and members support each other in their desire to preserve the tartans and their traditions. We are proud that the world's foremost authorities, both in the U.S. and abroad, are members of the Guild of Scholars.
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The Living Legacy of Scotland is a nonprofit organization dedicated to preserving the rich heritage of people of Scottish birth or descent and the many contributions they have made to this country and the world in many different fields. We do this to ensure that this heritage provides a vital, living stimulus to future accomplishments.
Founded in 1981 in a spirit of cooperation, the Association of Scottish Games and Festivals (ASGF) provides its member organizations with a clearinghouse of ideas, resources, and information to assist them in the production of Highland Games. Like the member organizations themselfs, ASGF sprouted from the vision of a few and fed by the truly continental in scope.
As to its logo, ASGF has adopted the insignia reproduced at the top left of this page. The thistle and St. Andrew's Cross reflect our Scottish heritage, while the chain surrounding the shield in composed of fifteen links -- one for each of the charter members.
ASGF is committed to the fundamental purpose of cooperation for the betterment of each of its members through sharing experiences and providing counsel. Additionally, the ASGF provides a forum for representatives of other Scottish cultural societies. At each meeting, outside representatives from Scottish groups such as the Pipe Band Association, Scottish Clans Societies, Highland Dancing people, Tartan and Genealogy experts, Heavy Athletics, and others are invited to participate by exchanging information and cooperating to solve problems or to create opportunities for improvement.
Its annual meeting alternates from East to West for the convenience of its widespread membership. The Presidency of the ASGF likewise rotates biennially from East to West. Location and date of each annual meeting is set by the Executive Board. Every member Games is strongly encouraged to underwrite the cost of sending a representative to the annual meeting as a proven, worthwhile investment in the future of their event.All member organizations must have as their general purpose the furthering of the culture, heritage, and traditions of Scotland. To this end, they must present a Scottish games or festival that includes some aspects of Scottish culture, heritage, of traditions through offering competitions or demonstrations. Membership in the ASGF is necessary in order to qualify for the ASGF liability insurance program.
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