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ESTABLISHED IN 1863
Volume 149, No. 8 April 2012
Inside this Issue
Feature…………………..1
Message from our
President….......................2
Upcoming Events…...3&7
Gifts to the Society……...6
Other Society’s
Events…………………..8
When Russell was five years of age, his family moved from Glas-gow to Minorca, where he became interested in the guitar, imitat-ing the likes of Andrés Segovia and Julian Bream.
Today, Russell resides in Galicia, but spends most of his time touring, appearing in such cities as New York, London, Tokyo, Los Angeles, Madrid, Toronto, Amsterdam, and Denver. He is regularly invited to play in music festivals.
DAVID RUSSELL (guitarist)
During his studies at the Royal Academy, Russell won the Julian Bream Gui‐
tar Prize twice and received a scholarship from the Ralph Vaughan Williams
Trust. Later he won numerous international competitions, including the Andrés (Continued on page 4)
Honours and Awards
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A Message from Our President
St. Andrew’s Society
of San Francisco
The Saint Andrew's Society of San Francisco
1088 Green Street San Francisco, CA 94133‐3604 (415) 885‐6644 Editor: William Jaggers Email: [email protected]
Membership Meetings:
Meetings are held the 3rd Monday of the month, at 7:30 PM. Light refreshments served after the meeting.
Officers of the Society
John G. Allison, President David McCrossan, First VP Joshua G. Kyle, Second VP Dr. Timothy Blackburn, Treasurer Francesca Mc Crossan , Secretary Roger Weed, Librarian Charles Syers DDS, Physician Marilyn Van Story , Chaplain David Campbell , Bard Jack Cunningham, Piper Thomas E. Kasinger, Historian
Trustees— John McCorkindale, Chairman Stewart Hume Gene McCracken Bruce McMillan James M. Robertson, AIA‐E
Trustees Emeritus— John B. Ritchie,
Board of Relief— Elly Sturm, Biz Obley Robert Blair, Jr.
Board of Student Assistance— J. Robert Logan, Chairman William Cummings, Sr. William Cummings, Jr. Fiona Allan
Dear Members and Society
Friends:
Along with April showers, this
month in Napa, we are delighted to
have house guests from sunny Scot‐
land, Major James V.G. Bain and his
wife, Shirley. Jim will speak at our
next meeting, giving us an update on
the Royal Regiment of Scotland. Af‐
ter 40 years of service with the Argyll
and Sutherland Highlanders, the 5th
Battalion, and the Royal Regiment of
Scotland, Jim retired from Her Maj‐
estyʹs Service just two weeks ago.
Past President Tom McLaughlin did a great job obtaining a specially
designed Society kilt pin in a limited quantity that we will sell for $25
each. The pins will be ideal for your own use as well as for special gifts.
We will have the pins available at our next meeting, so bring your check
book.
Next Saturday, April 14, is the Caledonian Clubʹs Tartan Ball at the
Marriot Hotel in San Ramon. My wife Terry and I have been invited to
represent the St. Andrewʹs Society. Seated at the table the Society has
purchased, our other representatives will include Bill Jaggers and
Yolanda, Kent Walker and Madilyn, David Campbell and Nancy, Jean
McDonald Allen, and our Piper Jack Cunningham.
It is with sorrow that I must inform you that one of our very loyal,
longtime members, Past President Dick Childs passed away at home on
March 27th with his wife Janet at his side. Dick was 85 years of age and
served as our president from 1983 to 1986. A memorial service will be
held April 28, 2012 at Saint Johnʹs Episcopal Church, 14 Lagunitas Road,
Ross, CA at 1 oʹclock p.m.
Hoping to see you all at our next meeting, Monday, April 16 at Green
Street. Weʹll have refreshments at 6:30 p.m. and start the meeting
promptly at 7:30 p.m.
Aye
John Grant Allison
President
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Upcoming Events
2012 West Region Start Date End Date Games Gathering Festival or Event Tartan Day Scottish Faire 4/14/2012 4/14/2012 http://www.eastbayscots.org/ Ardenwood Hist. Farm, 34600 Ardenwood Blvd., Fremont CA Oregon Scottish Heritage Festival 4/14/2012 4/14/2012 http://www.oregonscottishsociety.com/Events.htm Linn Cnty Fair & Expo, 3700 Knox Butte Rd., Albany, OR Las Vegas Celtic Gathering & 4/14/2012 4/15/2012 http://www.lasvegascelticsociety.org/games.html Highland Games Floyd Lamb Park at Tule Springs, Las Vegas, NV Kern County Scottish 4/21/2012 4/21/2012 http://www.kernscot.com/games.html Gathering & Games Kern Cnty Fair Grounds, 1142 P St, Bakersfield, CA
Sacramento Valley Scottish Games & 4/28/2012 4/29/2012 http://www.saccallie.org/games/ Festival Yolo County Fairgrounds, Woodland, CA
Eugene Scottish Festival 5/19/2012 5/19/2012 http://www.eugenescottishfestival.com/ Peace Presbyterian Church, 3060 River Rd, Eugene, OR
Scotfest ‐ Scottish Festival and Highland Games 5/26/2012 5/27/2012 http://www.scotsfest.com/ Orange Cnty Fair & Event Ctr., Costa Mesa, CA
Modesto Highland 6/2/2012 6/2/2012 http://www.standrewsmodesto.org/ Games & Gathering Tuolumne River Regional Park, Tioga Dr, Modesto, CA
Newport Celtic Festival 6/8/2012 6/10/2012 http://www.ncfhg.com/ & Highland Games Newport, OR
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Forwarded Email
Segovia Competition, the José Ramirez Competition, and Spainʹs Fran‐
cisco Tárrega Competition.
Russell was named a Fellow of the Royal Academy of Music in Lon‐
don in 1997.
In May 2003 he was awarded the honour of being made ʺadopted
sonʺ of Es Migjorn, the town on Minorca where he grew up.
In November 2003 he was given the Medal of Honour of the Conser‐
vatory of the Balearics.
In 2004, he won a Grammy Award for best instrumental soloist in
classical music for his CD Aire Latino.
Since 1995, Russell
has had a contract with
Telarc International. He
has recorded a CD fea‐
turing the music of Para‐
guayan guitarist‐
composer Agustín Bar‐
rios Mangoré; another
with the music of Span‐
ish composer Federico
Moreno Torroba; a re‐
cording including the
three Rodrigo concerti
for solo guitar (Concierto
de Aranjuez, Fantasía
para un Gentilhombre
and Concierto para una
Fiesta); Celtic Music for
Guitar, Music by
Giuliani, Baroque Music,
Spanish Favorites, David Russell plays Bach, Aire Latino ( dedicated to
music written by Latin American composers), Spanish Legends, Air on a
G‐string ( Baroque music only), For David ( includes only contemporary
works that are dedicated to him ), Sonidos Latinos, Albeniz and his most
recent, Grandeur of the Baroque.
His discography also includes a recital CD with transcriptions of
Bach, Handel, and Scarlatti, an all‐classical album called Nineteenth
Century Music, and the complete works of Francisco Tárrega on Opera
Tres.
(Continued from page 1)
Discography
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FLOWERS OF THE FOREST
Richard M. D. Childs, Jr. 85, passed away
peacefully at home with his wife by his side
on Tuesday, March 27, 2012. Dick was born
and raised in Boise, Idaho as the only child to
parents Richard Sr. and Louise Ashley Childs.
Dick served in the US Navy and is a WWII
Veteran. He completed the V‐12 program at
the University of Colorado and attained his
Bachelorʹs Degree from the University of
Idaho. He had just started his Masterʹs pro‐
gram at Stanford University when his father
unexpectedly passed away and Dick returned
home to manage the family investment busi‐
ness. Dick started his career as Director of the
Budget and Director of Administration for the State of Idaho from 1956 ‐
1961 and it is believed that at 30 years of age he was the youngest person
in the U.S. to hold this position. After moving to CA, he was hired as the
Director of Finance and Business Affairs for Sonoma State University in
Rohnert Park, CA. During these years he served on 18 accreditation com‐
mittees assisting many colleges in securing their university status
(including St. Maryʹs College in Moraga, CA). He retired after 20 years,
and then commuted to El Cajon, San Diego County, CA to manage the
failing East County Performing Arts Center turning it into a profitable
venture for the city after a few short seasons. Dick was a long‐time mem‐
ber and past president of St. Andrewʹs Society of San Francisco and also
served as Senior Warden at St Johnʹs Episcopal Church in Ross, CA. He
was a Mason, involved in Rotary, and member of the Wine & Food Society
for Northern California, as well as serving on the Boards of Sunny Hills
Services and Geyserville Inn. Then finally in their golden years, Dick and
Jan were able to travel the world as they had once dreamed. Dick is sur‐
vived by his beloved wife of almost 53 years, Janet, daughters Monica
(Eric) Henderson and Julie (Joe) Haley; and 3 grandchildren Tyler, Mi‐
chael, and Ashley. There will be a Memorial Service celebrating Dickʹs life
on Saturday, April 28th, 1pm at St Johnʹs Episcopal Church, 14 Lagunitas
Road, Ross, CA (415‐456‐1102). Donations in Dickʹs memory may be made
to St. Johnʹs Episcopal Church, St. Andrewʹs Society of SF, or the American
Diabetes Association . (Published in San Francisco Chronicle on April 8,
2012)
** Dick served as President 1983 through 1986. The only four year term
President since Charles U. Doig. Dick also served as Chairman on the
Board of Trustees 1987 through 1994. It was about this time that Dick put
together the plans for the Saint Andrews Society Foundation and was itʹs
first President. —By Gerard S. Sample, Past President, 1977, 1978, 1979
PAST PRESIDENT RICHARD M. D. CHILDS PASSES AWAY
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ST. ANDREW’S HONOR ROLL ($1000 to $5000) William D. Mac Quattie
Thomas E. Kasinger
ST. ANDREW’S SPONSOR ($500 to $1000) Rosie and David J. Colt
William D. MacQuattie, Jr.
Sue and John B. Ritchie
ST. ANDREW’S SUPPORTER (up to $500) Kalco Properties, Inc
William C. Blair, M.D.
Adriane and Col. James W. Campbell
Deborah and Jeffery T. Griffith
Diana and Robert J. Logan
Kate and John A. Lord
Donald MacDonald Architects
Linda and Gerald W. MacKay
Ellen and Glen McLaughlin
Fred S. Nagle
Maria and John R. Pitcairn
Rosie and Donald M. Sanford
Ruth and David B. Stronach
Marilyn Van Story
Lucille and G. Russell Wiley
Patron Life Members Life Members who have elected to make additional contributions for 2010.
Wade Hughan
John Lord
Gerry Sample
Don Sanford
Brian Tulloch
Jim Campbell
OVER AND ABOVE: Gifts to the Society
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UPCOMMING EVENTS continued
Scottish Renaissance Festival 6/16/2012 6/17/2012 http://lochlomondceltic.org/games.htm of Santa Cruz Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds, Watsonville, CA
San Diego Scottish Highland Games 6/23/2012 6/24/2012 http://www.sdhighlandgames.org/ Brengle Terrace Park, 1200 Vale Terrace Dr, Vista, CA
Monterey Scottish Games & 7/7/2012 7/8/2012 http://www.montereyscotgames.com/ Celtic Festival Monterey Cnty Fairgrounds, Monterey, CA
Athena Caledonian Games 7/14/2012 7/15/2012 http://www.athenacaledoniangames.org Athena, OR
Portland Highland Games 7/21/2012 7/21/2012 http://www.phga.org/ Mt. Hood Community College, Gresham, OR
High Desert Celtic Festival 8/11/2012 8/11/2012 http://www.hdcs.net/ Madras, OR
Douglas County Highland Games 8/17/2012 8/19/2012 http://www.dcscots.org/ Riverside Park, Winston, OR
SF Caledonian Club 9/1/2012 9/2/2012 http://www.caledonian.org/ Scottish Highland Games Alameda County Fairgrounds, Pleasanton, CA
Fresno Highland Gathering and Games 9/15/2012 9/15/2012 http://www.scottishsociety.org/ TBD ‐ corresponding weekend last year
Treasure Valley Celtic Festival & 9/15/2012 9/15/2012 http://www.idahoscots.org/ Highland Games Expo Idaho, Boise, ID
Reno Celtic Celebration 10/6/2012 10/7/2012 http://www.renoceltic.org/ Bartley Ranch Regional Park, Reno, NV
Seaside / Ventura Highland Games 10/12/2012 10/14/2012 http://www.seaside‐games.com/ Seaside Park, Ventura Cnty Frgnds, Ventura, CA
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