Tarbas

About Us

Our Board of Directors is comprised of the
following honorable persons:

President:
   Alan Mitchell
Vice-President:
   John Lewis
Treasurer:
   John Springsteen
Secretary:
   Vicki Lewis
   
Director:
   Donald Allan
Director:
   Lesley Hammer
Director:
   Treece Hanley
Director:
   Tanguy Libbrecht
Director:
   Andy Macmillan
Director:
   Caren Maffucci
Director:
   Tom Redmond
Director:
   Eileen Wallis
     

Board Members

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 24, 2026

Haggis Basher's Ball and Burns Supper

Please contact us if you would like to be placed on a wait list at reservations@tarbas.org

January 24, 2026 will be the 25th 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 24, 2026

Drinks will be served beginning at 6:00pm.
Festivities will begin at 6:55pm SHARP.

7:30pm:

  • Address to the Haggis: Richard Verreydt

  • The Immortal Memory: Harold Hollis

  • Toast to the Lassies: Sam Huisman

  • Reply from the Lassies: Alison Matthews

  • Selkirk Grace: Tyann Hollis

  • Master of Ceremonies: Donald Allan
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 please stay home.