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Members News
"Members News" is a record of events that are of interest to Clan MacLeod Society USA members. This would include weddings, births, deaths, awards, graduations etc. If you want to add an event to the "Members News" email William G. MacLeod at wmac1076@aol.com
Clan MacLeod Wins Parade Award (entered June 2008)
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Scott and April McLeod of Virginia Wed (entered June 2008)
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Pictured are "Mid-Atlantic"
region members, Scott and April McLeod at their past-October
wedding. Scott is the son of Virginia Commissioners Don and
Vicki McLeod. Scott and April make Richmond, Virginia their
home, where Scott is employed as a computer web page
designer and April is employed in the banking industry."
Congratulations to Scott and April.
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Clan MacLeod Wins "The Laura Kilpatrick Spirit" Award (entered June 2008)
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Clan MacLeod had a fine and friendly turnout at the 2008 Glasgow (KY) Highland Games, winning the prestigious Laura Kilpatrick Spirit Award. The Games organizers send out a crew to find the Clan that embodies the essence of warmth and friendliness that the late Ms. Kilpatrick always brought to the Glasgow Games. The winning Clan is the one that makes our visitors feel welcome in their Clan Tent and at the Glasgow Games. We’re very pleased to accept this award and to honor the memory of Laura Kilpatrick. Pictured (left) is Jack Lewis, Gulf Central Regional Vice President, accepting the award from the Chief of the Glasgow Games, David Irvine, 26th Baron of Drum and Chief of the name, Patron of Clan Irwin. Pictured (right) Laura Kilpatrick Spirit Award. |
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Clan MacLeod Wins "Best Clan Tent” at the Alma, Michigan, Highland Games (entered June 2008)
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2008 New York City Tartan Day Parade (entered June 2008)
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Clan MacLeod marched proudly up the Avenue of the Americas (6th Ave.) in Manhattan on April 5, 2008. The NYC Tartan Day Parade (www.tartanweek.com) is the largest in the country and the crowds were huge, waving Scottish flags and cheering. Every April, Tartan Day honors Americans of Scottish descent who have played an influential role in the United States. It was a wonderful turn out of about forty enthusiastic MacLeod’s. We marched behind the “Shamrock and Thistle Pipe and Drum Band” from New Jersey dressed in the yellow dress MacLeod of Lewis ( www.shamrockandthistle.com ). The pipe bands musical arrangements brought lots of energy to our group. After the parade a good time was had by all, socializing, eating and drinking at the “Connolly’s Pub and Restaurant” located at the end of the parade route. Thanks to Bob and Kathy MacLeod and Will MacLeod and his wife Ranana Rosoff for all of their work in planning the event and their great hospitality. To view complete photo gallery of the MacLeods at this event click here. |
Ross McCaskill Enlists in the Navy (entered March 2008)
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Ross E. McCaskill, Regional Vice President of the South Central Region, has enlisted in the Navy and will leave on March 29 for Officer’s Candidate School in Newport, Rhode Island. He will finish the course in three months and will return to the Dallas area for hometown recruiting. His plan while there is to put together a golf tournament to benefit families of fallen soldiers, a very worthy cause. When this assignment is completed in two months, he will report to Port Hueneme, California, to attend Civil Engineer Corps Officer School and graduate as an officer in the SeeBees. He does not know where his assignment will be after this, possibly in the Carolinas. Wherever he is stationed, he vows to continue his relationship with the Clan MacLeod Society and serve in whatever capacity he can. We congratulate Ross for his desire to serve our country in this time of need. We wish for him every success in his new career. We in the South Central Region will miss him but he promises to keep us advised as to his activities. He leaves behind a wife and three children but they will join him as soon as he gets his permanent assignment. Our thoughts and prayers will be with each of them. |
Dr. Harry Lynwood McLeod (entered February 2008)
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Dr. Harry Lynwood McLeod, 86, Clarksville, TN, died Monday, February 18, 2008 at his residence. Born April 5, 1921, in Leaksesville, Mississippi, Dr. McLeod was the son of Benjamin Watt and Gertrude Jenner McLeod. He spent two years in the Army Engineers during World War II before attending the University of Mississippi and the University of Alabama, where he earned degrees in chemistry. For 20 years, Dr. McLeod was professor of chemistry at Austin Peay State University and served as the chairman of the Chemistry Department for 17 of those years. After retiring in 1982, he founded McLeod's Inc., where he put his chemistry knowledge to work blending cleaning products. Dr. McLeod was an elder in the Presbyterian Church and a 50-year member of The American Chemical Society and Alpha Chi Sigma, Sigma XI, and Clan MacLeod Society USA, were in 1999 he was awarded Clan Person of the Year. Survivors include his wife, Ruby Jean Cook McLeod; daughter, Linda (John) Knox, Salem, Oregon; son, Larry (Cathy) McLeod, Clarksville; brother, Ben W. McLeod, Pensacola, Florida; sister, Jamie Waltz Freed, Indianapolis, Indiana; seven grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. The pallbearers were former students, Dr. William Hudson, Dr. Mike Carrigan, Dr. Steve Wallace, Dr. William Bailey Allen, Dr. Roger Greer, and Don Caudle. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to First Presbyterian Church, 213 Main Street, Clarksville, TN 37040. |
Chicago Area MacLeods Attend Burns Night (entered February 2008)
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Calum MacLeod, Valparaiso University, Basketball Player (entered February 2008)
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7 foot 1 inch, 245 pound, Calum MacLeod, plays center for Valparaiso University in Indiana. A native of Wellington, New Zealand he has been attending school in the USA for the last four years. Valparaiso is MacLeod's third collegiate stop in the USA. He was a backup as a freshman with Gonzaga University, Spokane, Washington and then transferred to Northeastern Junior College, Sterling, Colorado for his sophomore season. For the last two seasons he has played for Valparaiso. To view Calum’s profile on Valparaiso’s web site click on following link http://www.valpo.edu/athletics/players/mbb/CalumMacLeod.php In New Zealand he played for Hutt Valley near Wellington. He also played on the Under 18, Under 19 and Under 20 National teams. This summer he plans to try out for the New Zealand Olympic national team. We are hoping he will be playing basketball this summer in Beijing. The 24 year old, is the son of Don and Sue MacLeod of Wellington, New Zealand. He is currently a senior, at Valparaiso, majoring in Sports Management. After graduation he hopes to play professional basketball. Five members of Clan MacLeod, made arrangements to meet Calum while he was playing in Chicago at UIC. See picture to the left. Calum MacLeod is pictured with Clan members Bill G. MacLeod (Illinois Commissioner and Internet Editor), John Norman MacLeod (USA VP), Bill C. MacLeod (Past USA President) and Bob McLeod (Great Lakes Regional VP). At the game we attended Calum started at center, winning the tipoff and scoring the first points of the game. To view more pictures of Calum Click Here. |
2007 Clans Person of the Year Robert E. MacLeod (entered November 2007)
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This year’s winner, Robert E. MacLeod, has been the Regional Vice-President of the Northeast for more than twenty years. He has conducted a successful AGM in West Point New York. For the last two years he has organized the MacLeods to march in the New York City Tartan Day Parade. The largest Tartan Day Parade in the country. To improve communication within his region he created and maintained his own regional web site (www.macleodnortheast.org). We congratulate Bob on a job well done and his dedication to Clan MacLeod. |
2007 Clan MacLeod USA Annual Meeting (entered November 2007)
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Sheraton Denver Tech Center Hotel in Englewood, Colorado was the site of this years Annual General Meeting where more than 100 clansfolk met. The meeting was held in conjunction with the Highland Ranch Highland Games, where Clan MacLeod was the "Honored Clan". Highlights included: Keynote Speaker Paul Kilburn, Banquet, Piping, Ceilidhs/Entertainment and Workshops. We also had time to conduct some business. To read a complete report by Gloria McLeod Click Here. Photos are also available on our “Photo Gallery”. |
MacLeods Play Golf for Charity (entered November 2007)
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For the third year the MacLeods have played in the Kilted Classic golf tournament. The revenue from the charity tournament goes to the Illinois St. Andrew Society, the oldest charitable organization in Illinois. The Society operates the Scottish Home, which provides a residence for elderly and needy. Pictured are Robert McLeod (Clan MacLeod Great Lakes Regional Vice-President), Bill G. MacLeod (Clan MacLeod USA Internet Editor and Illinois Commissioner), John N. MacLeod (Clan MacLeod USA Vice-President) and Bill C. MacLeod (former President of Clan MacLeod USA). They did not win at golf, but they did win a bottle of Scotch for being the most colorful team. The comment was made at the Awards Ceremony “anyone wearing a yellow kilt should win this award”. |
Chief John's Memorial Service (entered November 2007)
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On Saturday, June 16, 2007, a Memorial Service was held for Chief John MacLeod. The service was held in Dunvegan Parish Church on the Isle of Skye, Scotland. The service was led by Rev. Rory MacLeod of Glendale. Chief Hugh gave a personal tribute to his father and his brother Stephan sang a Lutheran Chorale. Malcolm MacLeod, ACMS President gave the reading and Charles Ian Wolrige Gordon (Chief John’s nephew) also gave a personal address. Following the service, a procession followed behind the piper, Euan MacCrimmon, to the ruins of St. Mary’s Church, Kilmuir, Dunvegan, where six Clan Chiefs are buried. Chief John’s Memorial Stone was unveiled and blessed. Ulrika (Chief John’s wife) laid a bouquet of flowers in front of the stone. The extremely moving event was attended by friends and clansfolk from many corners of the world. Representing, Clan MacLeod USA, were President William C. MacLeod, N. Douglas MacLeod and family (Douglas is a founding member of USA Clan) and Dorna Caskie ACMS Secretary. To view photos Click Here.
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Carla Gardner Wins Again (entered August 2007)
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Carla Gardner, a student at
St. Thomas Episcopal School in Houston, Texas, has been the
recipient of the Harry M. McLeod Dance Scholarship from the
Dunvegan Foundation for the past six years, as well as
competitions wherever she goes. Her latest achievement is
being the winner of the USIR in the Premier 16 and Under 18
Year Age Group Category in Irvine, California, during their
competition on July 25-29, 2007. She will leave on August
7th for competitions in Scotland, which will include dancers
from all over the world and from where she always comes back
a winner. She is very appreciative of the financial help
she receives from the scholarships awarded her by the Clan
MacLeod Society through the Dunvegan Foundation. We wish for
her every success in this next competition.
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Dixie Lewis Elected President of St. Andrews Society of Aiken (entered July 2007)
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Clan MacLeod USA, Migration Director Dixie McCaskill
Lewis, has been elected President of the Saint Andrews
Society of Aiken. The Aiken South Carolina based society is
a non-profit charitable organization that preserves and
perpetuates the traditions and heritage of Americans of
Scottish ancestry.
The Society has given gifts to the community, sponsored
cultural scholarships for Scottish arts and given charitable
and educational assistance to individuals of Scottish
ancestry. It raises money through its membership fees
and sponsoring activities such as the Annual Aiken Highland
Games and the Burns Night Supper. To learn more about the
St. Andrews Society of Aiken web site (www.standrewssocietyofaiken.org).
Pictured with Dixie is her husband Gordon Lewis, Clan
MacLeod USA Regional Vice Presidents Adviser.
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Chief Hugh MacLeod Announced 30th Chief of Clan MacLeod (entered July 2007)
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After the death of his father, Chief John MacLeod of MacLeod, in February 2007. Hugh MacLeod, Chief John’s heir went through several steps to become the official 30th Chief of Clan MacLeod. The Management Council of the Association of Clan MacLeod Societies acclaimed and welcomed Hugh MacLeod as 30th Chief of Clan MacLeod. A copy of this Resolution was sent to Lord Lyon for official approval. The Lord Lyon gave his official approval and ratified Chief Hugh to become the 30th Chief of Clan MacLeod. Chief Hugh has asked us to introduce him to the Clan at large and his biography gives us an insight into his career and interests. To read a biography of Chief Hugh click here. The authorized photography of Chief Hugh was taken by Frederique Feder. |
Clan MacLeod Dances Win (entered June 2007)
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Clan MacLeod members, Kristen Williams (left), age 10, from Chicago and Jean Stein (right), age 12, from South Elgin, Illinois. Both were winners in this year’s Midwest region Highland Dance Championship for 7 & under 12, held at the Alma Michigan Highland Games. Jean is the repeat Regional Champion and in 2006 had a successful Nationals coming in 4th in the Reel. Kristen was the second Runner-up in her first year competing in this age group, against girls several years older. Both dance with the Thistle & Heather Highland Dancers of Chicagoland and will be representing the Midwest Region at the upcoming United States Inter-Regional Championship which will be held in Irvine, California on Saturday, July 28th. |
Ivanka Trump Shows off MacLeod Tartan (entered April 2007)
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" Dressed to Kilt" fashion show, is the Annual Charity, which "kicks" off the start of Tartan Week in New York City. Top designers showcased their Scottish themed work at the glamorous bash hosted by Sir Sean Connery and Donald Trump. Molding the designs were many famous celebrities from the world of TV, movies, sport, professional models etc. Ivanka Trump, daughter of Donald Trump, modeled a Harris Tweed design of MacLeod of Lewis. The tartan was selected by Ivanka because it was her grandmother's tartan - she was Mary MacLeod from the Isle of Lewis, Scotland. The designer Sandra Murrey is originally from Lewis and her maiden name is also MacLeod. |
New York City Tartan Day Parade (entered April 2007)
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Every April Tartan Day honors Americans of Scottish descent who have played an influential role in the United States. The New York City celebrations last for several weeks and includes, The Scottish village in Grand Central Station, 10K run in Central Park, cocktail receptions, football match, ceilidh, Kirkin of the Tartan and many other events. The Tartan Day Parade in New York City is the highlight of the multi-week celebration. On April 14 the largest Tartan Day Parade in the country had thirty five Clan members marched up the Avenue of the Americas in Manhattan. To read the complete report about the great event Click Here. |
College of Wooster Scottish Band (entered March 2007)
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The College of Wooster in Ohio is an independent Liberal Arts College founded in 1866. Wooster is known for its colorful Scot Bands (marching and symphonic) wearing the tartan of the dress MacLeod of Lewis. A Scottish uniform was selected because of the Scottish Presbyterian heritage of the College and dress MacLeod was selected because the school colors are yellow and black. The 2007 spring tour came to Chicago this year. Bill C. MacLeod (Clan MacLeod USA President), John Norman MacLeod (Great Lakes Regional Vice President) and Bill G. MacLeod (Internet Editor) had the privilege of listening to the Symphonic Band. The Concert included Bagpipe and Drum Corps, Highland Dancers and Scot Symphonic Band. We had to opportunity to meet a Clan member, Cameron MacLeod of Portage, Michigan, who is the Section Principal of the Pipe Drummers. To view photos of the College of Wooster band click here. Then to go to the College of Wooster bands web site, click on the following web address www.wooster.edu/music/band/ to view the story of uniforms and the MacLeod tartan look at the “Uniform” section of their web site. |
Chief John MacLeod Dies (entered February 2007)
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It is with my deepest regret that I have to inform you, our beloved Chief John MacLeod passed away at age 71. Chief John MacLeod of MacLeod the 29th Chief of the Clan MacLeod died on February 12th of leukemia in London. We mourn his death and will always remember and respect Chief John for his accessibility and willingness to accommodate small personal requests including autographs and photographs. He was a good friend and great Chief. For more than thirty years, Chief John led the Clan and looked after Dunvegan Castle, his family's stronghold for 800 years. A photo gallery of pictures of the Chief is available by Clicking Here. John is survived by his wife Ulrika, son/heir Hugh Magnus, son Stephan and daughter Elena. The funeral took place February 24th at Duirinish Free Church of Scotland, Dunvegan, Isle of Skye. To view an article about Chief John's funeral Click Here. |
Clan Members Publish Book about Robert Burns (entered January 2007)
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Clan members Sherwin (“Solly”) Kader and wife, Priscilla (“Pete”) Kucik of Milwaukee, WI. are enthusiastic fans of Robert Burns’s literature. As part of the Robert Burns Club of Milwaukee they were key persons in the writing and publishing of the book “Mither Wit and Native Fire:The Genius of Robert Burns”. The book is a collection of essays about Burns and his impact on the people of this mainly Germanic, Midwestern city (Milwaukee). To learn the full story of the book and the Robert Burns Club of Milwaukee Click Here. |
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Clansman Ian Good, Organizes Charity (entered December 2006)
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Clan MacLeod USA, Eastern Missouri Co-commissioner Ian Good has helped organize a children-related charity called "Scots for Tots". Ian started Scots for Tots in 2006 along with Ally Nisbet with the purpose of promoting the health, well-being and education of the children in the St. Louis community. The charity does volunteer work, fund-raising, education and being a support network, teamed with other organizations that serve children and there families. To learn more about Scots for Tots visit their web site www.scotsfortots.org. You can also contact Ian at ian@scotsfortots.org. |
Janet MacLeod Trotter Releases New Book (entered November 2006)
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Best-selling UK author, Janet MacLeod Trotter, releases her new
book Beatles and Chiefs a 1960's Childhood.
This book is about Janet's memory's of growing up in the North of
England and her MacLeod family annual summer vacations on the Isle
of Skye. Janet is the daughter of beloved Norman MacLeod of Suardal
and former editor of the Clan MacLeod magazine. To learn more about
Janet and all her books
Click Here
to link to her web site.
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USA McLeods are Honored Guests at Scotland Highland Games (entered November 2006)
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Bob and Sandy McLeod from Darien, Illinois were the Honored Guests at the Assynt Highland Games, Scotland. Part of their great experience was a ride on a charter boat to the Games with the Chieftain and all the other dignitaries and a march through the town (Lochinver) escorted by a pipe band to the event location. The best part of the event, said Bob was the friendliest of the people and the many MacLeods they met. This was the highlight of their two week trip to Scotland which included attending the Clan Macleod Parliament on the Isle of Skye. Durrant and Maysie MacLeod were their local friends that arranged for Bob and Sandy to be honored at the Games. Click Here to view pictures of the Assynt Games Click Here to read the article written about Bob and Sandy in the local Newspaper. |
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Jean Stein, Regional Dancing Champion (entered November 2006)
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Clan MacLeod Landmark Book Scottish Exodus (entered September 2006)
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Scottish Exodus: Travels Among a Worldwide Clan was launched this year. Clan MacLeod Societies commissioned the book to provide a permanent record of the way in which Clan MacLeod has spread around the world. The picture on the left is President of Clan MacLeod, Dr. Alex McLeod ( on left), presenting the author Dr. James Hunter a honorary member of Clan MacLeod. To learn more about the author, the book and how to buy the Scottish Exodus Click Here |
MacLeods Win "Clan of Honor for 2006" at the Campbell Games in CA (entered September 2006)
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Clan MacLeod Wins Parade Award (entered July 2006)
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Clan MacLeod Wins “Best Clan” Award (entered June 2006)
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Sally Dee Receives RSCDS Scroll of Honor (entered Mar 2006)
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Sally Dee of Salem, Massachusetts the Scroll of Honor at their Annual
General Meeting in Perth, Scotland on November 6, 2004. The Scroll was
awarded as recognition of her many contributions to Scottish Country
Dancing. She started the Salem Scottish Country Dancers in 1974 and
continued to be principle teacher and organizer of the class until early
2005. Seventeen dancers accompanied her to Scotland to see her receive
the award. She is pictured wearing the tartan of the Salem Scottish
Dancers. A tartan which she personally registered for the dance group. Many of you remember Sally from her kilt making table at the New Hampshire Highland Games. She retired from making kilts about a year ago, but she still dances every week at the Salem Class and at the Cambridge Class at Springstep in Medford, MA. Both classes are part of The Royal Scottish Dance Society, Boston Branch (see www.rscdsboston.org for more information). |
Missouri Valley Region of Clan MacLeod USA Introduces Web Site (entered Feb 2006)
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The Missouri Valley
region (Iowa, Kansas, Missouri and Nebraska) of the Clan MacLeod
USA introduced it's new web site November 2005. Grant Young,
Regional Webmaster and Nebraska Commissioner, has done a great
job creating the site with support from Missouri Valley Region
Vice-President Weeden Nichols. The site informs the
visitor about regional upcoming events, has an electronic version
of the regional newsletter, a contact page and much more. To
view the site click on the following web site address
www.macleodmissourivalley.org please check it out.
Congratulations on the great job. The picture on the left is of
Grant Young Missouri Valley Webmaster and Nebraska Commissioner,
click on Grant's picture to view full size.
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Coralane McLeod Boyes
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It is with sincere regret that we learned of Coralane Boyes passing
away. Coralane, from Ionia Michigan, has been an active member of the Clan Macleod society for
many years. She was the Regional Vice President of the Great Lakes
region and she and Harry faithfully attended the games all over that
huge region. She was a trustee on the Dunvegan Foundation and she was a
great help to Harry in publishing the award winning Clan Macleod
Newsletter for many years. We can remember Coralane by making a contribution to the Ohio Scottish Arts School - Guy McLeod Scholarship through the Dunvegan Foundation. This scholarship was initially founded and funded by Harry and Coralane and I know your contributions will be sincerely appreciated. She will be sorely missed. |
Clansman Stan Rankin Unique Hobbies
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Are you interested in the history of railroading, antique gasoline engines, scouting and interesting/inventive MacLeod family history? You must read the story of Stan Rankin, from Champaign Illinois. To read the whole story click here. Click on Stan's picture to view full size. |
Tartan T.V. Weekly Scottish Magazine on PBS
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Tartan TV provides a global showcase for the best of what Scotland has to offer. It is on the air every week as a half-hour magazine program on over 350 Public Television stations around the USA. Fiona Kennedy (see picture right with William Giles MacLeod) singing star, one of the founders of Tartan TV, and host of Tartan TV, has and will attend The Scottish American Leadership Conference at the Illinois St. Andrews Society. To check availability in your area, go to Tartan TV web site (www.tartan.tv) and click on the “now showing on PBS stations” link. |
Chief John Wed
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Chief John
MacLeod of MacLeod and his beautiful Swedish bride-to-be, Ulrika Tham,
became engaged the first of this year. The couple is planning a wedding in
London, England, set for the end of March 2004. The honeymoon is planned
for South Africa, where Chief John's parents also honeymooned.
To view picture at full size click on picture. To view additional pictures (Click
Here).
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Leroy May Presents Check to Bernards Township, NJ, Library
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Leroy May, Researcher and Genealogist presents honorarium check that had been given for his excellent presentation at the Bowling Green AGM to the leadership of the Bernards Township, NJ, Library. Mr. May will honor us at the NAG with a repeat performance of "Uncle George?" and additional information that will be interesting to our Canadian MacLeods. Mr. May is a founding member of the Family History Interest Group at the Bernards Township Library in Basking Ridge, NJ. Pictured (to left) is Ruth Lufkin, Supervising Reference Librarian (On the right) is Ann Meany, Library Director. Don't miss Mr. May's "must hear" presentation at the upcoming 2004 NAG in Chicago. See you all there!!! |
Garth McLoad In Iraq
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Garth McLoed (spelling is correct) is an Army Specialist 4th class with B company, 124 Infantry. He has been serving around the north west of Baghdad. Garth is one of the sons of our own Clan MacLeod Ohio Commissioner Deborah McLoed McQueen. (Deb's e-mail address is ClanMacLeodOhio@logan.net) and (Garth's e-mail address is garth.mcloed@us.army.mil). I am sure they would appreciate your support. For additional pictures of Garth in Iraq Click Here. |
Dixie MacCaskill and Gordon Lewis Wed
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Dixie McCaskill, FSA Scot (Clan MacLeod USA Migration Director) married Gordon Lewis (former Clan MacLeod Southeast Regional Vice President). They were married on October 19, 2003 at the Stone Mountain Highland Games in Georgia. Click here to view pictures of the wedding. If you would like to send a congratulations email Dixie at SassylassieUSA@aol.com or to Gordon GordonL4@aol.com |
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