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News From AGM - Watch This Page!
!As the AGM happens this weekend, news and
information from the clan will be announced as we return to our homes. Watch this page and the Members' Only
section of our web site for the latest news and events of the Society. Also be sure to read your newsletter, due
out after the 15th of November for all the latest clan information. Allen, our Blair Bruidhinn editor, is already
working hard at producing this next issue. He awaits our news of the AGM activities as this is written. So, Stay Tuned!
2007 AGM Now
Happening!If you are in
the Tucson, AZ area, be sure to join us at the Clan Blair tent at the Tucson Celtic Festival at the race track. Saturday
evening, we are holding our Clan Dinner at the Hotel Arizona. IF you would like to join us and don't yet
have reservations, then visit us at the Clan Tent at the festival. We may have room for a few more seats. The
event is rolling out to be yet another grand Clan Blair event. We also have a few surprises for our attending
members!
2009 Scotland Trip
Planning for our tri-ennial Clan trip to
Scotland is just beginning to get under way. If you are interested in participating in our 2009 Scotland Trip, please let
us know early. No commitment is necessary at this time. Trip destinations and early planning will begin this year, then an
itinerary will be developed in 2008. Commitments and deposits will be requested in late 2008. Begin planning now! The trip
usually occurs in the mid to late August timeframe. Members and non-Members are welcome.
2007 AGM
ReminderThe 2007 Annual
General Meeting will be held in conjunction with the Tucson, Arizona Highland Festival on November 2-4. Details
are available either in our newsletter or on our AGM page. Please plan to join us in this election year as
we induct our new officers. Other activities are also planned for our members. Plan to join us for a great
time and Blair comraderie!
2006 Scotland Trip: Members and non-members alike had a grand time abroad in Scotland in 2006. Dinners at historic Blair homes, tours of Scotland's great spots, and a ton of fun. The photos are already circulating and talk of the next trip in 2009 is about. Be sure to watch for our announcements. Planning for 2009 will begin in only a year or so.
2006 AGM ReminderThe 2006 Annual General Meeting just shy of three weeks away. If you haven't made your reservations yet, you should do so immediately. Also, please advise John of your Clan Dinner reservations and send him your check. Planning is complete and we all await your company and participation. We're looking forward to a strong turnout in Richmond. Be sure to join us!
2006 Scotland Trip: Just a thought as we look at the calendar... The group that has gone on our Scotland trip would be halfway through right now. I hope the weather has been wonderful and I'm sure they have been having a Grand! time! Today, August 30th, I believe they are round about Oban. Let's all send warm thoughts for their enjoyment and safe travels! If you missed it this time, then mark your calendars for August/September of 2009 for the next Clan Blair Scotland Trip!
2006 AGM: The rescheduled 2006 Annual General Meeting is under way! Many thanks to John and Judy Blair, our Virginia commissioners, for hosting our 2006 Annual General Meeting. This year's AGM will be held at the Richmond Highland Games & Celtic Festival which takes place from October 28-29th. A very good hotel rate has been obtained for a short time so if you need lodging, be sure to make your reservations early.. The Board Meeting will take place on Friday evening, the general meeting on Saturday afternoon, and the annual Clan Blair Dinner on Saturday evening. Learn more and Join Us!
2006 Scotland Clan Trip: The 2006 Clan Blair Society Scotland trip has been finalized and is filling fast! Reports from our trip organizer, Dr. Bill Blair, indicate that this is going to be another fantastic Clan Blair trip. Visits to the grand Blair estates and other wonderful spots in Scotland are on the itinerary. This trip is always worth it, and unique to Clan Blair. We meet the current owners of these grand properties, visit the great historic locations around Scotland, and usually are not ready to leave after these two weeks! Check with Dr. Bill now if you'd like to try to get in on this trip. Scotland Trip 2006 page.
2005 AGM: The 2005 Annual General Meeting was a great success! Many thanks to Helen and Bob Blair, our Arizona commissioners, for putting together a very enjoyable and memorable event. A Grand! tent for two days, a very enjoyable dinner on Saturday evening with an Arms and Armor presentation, and terrific hospitality! Everybody who attended enjoyed themselves. The weather was dry and fine! Warning Helen & Bob - we will probably be back! Watch for the news of our next AGM in 2006. Start planning now to attend. Hint: we're hoping its going to be warm in February again. Be sure to check the clan newsletter for stories of the 2005 AGM.
New CBS Email List !: Clan Blair Society now has its own email list for its special news to its members. It is a members only list to distribute news between Blair Bruidhinn issues. Read how to subscribe to this list on the CBS Members' page. If you don't have the information to sign into our Members' page, send an email to for assistance. Be sure to include your full name and CBS membership number. Join the list now so you don't miss any news from the Clan Blair Society! Another benefit of your membership in CBS.
2005 Scotland Trip Changes: The 2005 Clan Blair Society Scotland Trip has been postponed until 2006. The planning has come along well, but economics and events have forced us to reconsider the trip for 2005. Planning will continue throughout 2005 for an August, 2006 trip. Go to our Scotland Trip page to see the exciting itinerary. For two weeks in August, 2006 the Clan Blair trip will visit exciting, historic Blair and other spots in Scotland. Blair House, Dunskey House, ArdBlair Castle, Balthyock, Blairqhuan, the Borders, Isle of Arran are just a short list of the stops on the itinerary. Send a note to to reserve a seat. This is a rare opportunity for Blair descendants to visit with so many of the private homes of our family name. Scotland is always wonderful and this makes it extra special.
New CBS Email List !: Clan Blair Society now has its own email list for its special news to its members. It is a members only list to distribute news between Blair Bruidhinn issues. Read how to subscribe to this list on the CBS Members' page. If you don't have the information to sign into our Members' page, send an email to
for assistance. Be sure to include your full name and CBS membership number. Join the list now so you don't miss any news from the Clan Blair Society! Another benefit of your membership in CBS.
2005 Scotland Trip Changes: The 2005 Clan Blair Society Scotland Trip has been postponed until 2006. The planning has come along well, but economics and events have forced us to reconsider the trip for 2005. Planning will continue throughout 2005 for an August, 2006 trip. Go to our Scotland Trip page to see the exciting itinerary. For two weeks in August, 2006 the Clan Blair trip will visit exciting, historic Blair and other spots in Scotland. Blair House, Dunskey House, ArdBlair Castle, Balthyock, Blairqhuan, the Borders, Isle of Arran are just a short list of the stops on the itinerary. Send a note to to reserve a seat. This is a rare opportunity for Blair descendants to visit with so many of the private homes of our family name. Scotland is always wonderful and this makes it extra special.
2005 AGM: The 2005 Annual General Meeting is on its way! Helen Blair, our Arizona commissioner, has been working hard at making arrangements for our next Annual General Meeting (AGM). To be held in Mesa, AZ in conjunction with the 41st Annual Arizona Scottish Gathering & Highland Games on February 26, 2005, our next AGM is ready for our members. Be sure to review the details on the 2005 AGM page. Make your reservations now and let Helen know you'll be joining us ! Be sure to join us at our next AGM !
ALERT! Genealogists!: October 25: This email message was just received regarding a threat to the access of genealogical type records in the United States. In the furor of terrorist threat and political aspirations, our representatives in our government are moving to prohibit access to genealogical records. We are all behind protecting our country and its citizens from terrorist activity, but we need to be seriously concerned about our rapidly diminishing rights as citizens. Hard earned access to records could be lost in poorly thought out legislation! If you are reading this, then you probably have an interest in genealogy. Even if not, then you should be concerned about rapidly diminishing rights due to the Patriot Act. YOU MUST ACT, NOW!! Pass this along to friends, family, and others. Read this message and take action! This is the way of Democracy that our forebearers have died for! VOTE on November 4th for those representatives that share your belief in Freedom. AT HOME! and abroad!
Election of Officers - 2004: The 2004 elections have been completed and the results are posted on the CBS Elections page. If you don't have the password for our restricted members only area, send an email to the with your CBS membership number and name. Just send your name and address if you can't find your membership number. Sorry, only current members will be sent the sign in information.
2004 AGM: The 2004 Annual General Meeting was highly successful. Great thanks go to Stuart and Bernadine Blair who worked hard to make it a success. Blairs came from Virginia, West Virginia, Pennsylvania, California, Arizona, Texas, and Maine only to name a few. The annual Board meeting had strong attendance and spirited discussions on our present and future activities. Watch for a complete report on our members pages soon. Also, MARK YOUR CALENDARS for Next Year! February 26-27, 2005 in Mesa, Arizona. See the AGM 2005 page that will be coming soon here.
BLAIR DNA Project: There is a very interesting genealogical project happening for Blair descendants right now. John A. Blair, owner of the BlairGenealogy.com domain has taken on administration of a Family Tree DNA project for the BLAIRs. To date there are 73 direct male Blair descendants that have submitted test kits of their DNA for analysis. The results are very interesting and for some, surprising! I won't give it away here, but I suggest that if you are a direct descendant (Surname Blair) of the Blairs, and male, that you investigate this project. If you are a female researcher, Family Tree DNA is working on the other side of the chromosones for you. In the meantime, if you know of a direct male descendant, encourage them to participate. Already there are several lines that now know, through this project, that they have a direct connection to the Blair of Blair line in Scotland. Other submitter lines have found new cousins! Both the Clan Blair Society and Blair Society for Genealogical Research endorse this project. BLAIR DNA Project
Scotland Trip: The 2002 Clan Blair Society Scotland trip is history now ! What a Fantastic trip through historic Blair country, ancient Blair manors and castles, and wonderful Scotland! The trip was a resounding success and all 24 travellers, plus our driver and guide, had a wonderful time. There are lots of stories and lots of pictures to share. Watch these pages in the coming weeks for details of the 2002 Scotland trip. Read about the itinerary on the Scotland Trip page. If you wished you had joined us, then know that the next Clan Blair Society trip will be going in 2005. Three years from now, we'll plan to do this again. Only we'll be adding new destinations and adventures. Start saving your pound sterling (or US $) now. It is certainly a unique tour with our Scottish friends and well worth the wait and money.
The Blair Estate: The Blair Estate, outside Dalry, Ayrshire, Scotland has gone through a restoration/renovation to open its doors to corporate events and other visitors. Luke and Caroline Borwick have done a grand job on the ancient Blair home, assisted by their children. View the Blair Estate by visiting their web page at BlairEstate.com. If you know of anybody looking for a unique corporate experience in Scotland, pass on this link. They would be glad you did!
Check out the page for pictures from the 2001 Annual General Meeting. If you have photos, especially scanned or digital, from a Blair event or game that you attended, send it to the and we'll put it up on our Clan Blair web site. Enjoy!
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