About Us
Our Board of Directors is comprised of the
following
honorable persons:
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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 |
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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 25, 2025
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 25, 2025 will be the 24th 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 25, 2025
Drinks will be served beginning at 6:00pm.
Festivities will begin at 6:55pm SHARP.
7:30pm:
- Address to the Haggis: Alison Matthews
- The Immortal Memory: Donald Allan
- Toast to the Lassies: Harold Hollis
- Reply from the Lassies: Kelly Droop
- Selkirk Grace: Tyann Hollis
- Master of Ceremonies: Treece Hanley
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.