About Us
Our Board of Directors is comprised of the
following
honorable persons:
President: |
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Alan Mitchell |
Vice-President: |
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John Lewis |
Treasurer: |
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John Springsteen |
Secretary: |
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Vicki Lewis |
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Director: |
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Lesley Hammer |
Director: |
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Treece Hanley |
Director: |
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Mari Jo Imig |
Director: |
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Tanguy Libbrecht |
Director: |
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Caren Maffucci |
Director: |
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Tom Redmond |
Director: |
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Eileen Simmons |
Director: |
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Scott Stewart |
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MISSION STATEMENT:
- To create and foster a spirit of understanding among the peoples of
the United States of America and Scotland.
- To promote the principles of good government and good citizenship.
- To take an active interest in the civic, cultural, social, and moral
welfare of the community.
- To unite the members in the bonds of friendship, good fellowship,
and mutual understanding.
- To provide a forum for the open discussion of all matters of public
interest provided, however, that Society members shall not debate
partisan politics and sectarian religion.
- To encourage service-minded men and women to serve their
community without personal financial reward, and to encourage
efficiency and promote high ethical standards in commerce, industry,
professions, public works, and private endeavors.
(Actually taken from our Articles of Incorporation)
January 27, 2024
Haggis Basher's Ball and Burns Supper
The 2024 Burns Supper is
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SOLD OUT ***
Please contact us if you would like to be placed on a wait list at reservations@tarbas.org
January 27, 2024 will be the 23rd anniversary of the Anchorage Robert Burns Supper in honor of Scotland's greatest poet,
Robert Burns.
This gala event, which has become one of the
most popular evenings of the Anchorage social calendar, will
include a fabulous four-course meal, Highland Pipers, entertaining speeches, and dancing!
VENUE: Marriott Anchorage Downtown
DATE: January 27, 2024
Drinks will be served beginning at 6:00pm.
Festivities will begin at 6:55pm SHARP.
7:30pm:
- Address to the Haggis: Donald Allan
- The Immortal Memory: Lesley Hammer
- Toast to the Lassies: John Lewis
- Reply from the Lassies: Treece Hanley
- Selkirk Grace: Alan Mitchell
- Master of Ceremonies: Samantha Shepard
ATTIRE: Kilt, Black Tie, or Business Suit
For check-in purposes only, a list of names for each person to be seated at your table is required.
We encourage guests to follow all safety protocols. Those feeling symptomatic or who have been exposed must stay home.