| About Us The Society is a community of people in the Quad Cities area with common interests in Scottish history, culture, and tradition, as well as Celtic culture in general. We celebrate such traditional occasions as the Robert Burns Dinner, Beltane, Tartan Day, Samhain, St. Andrews Day and others. We also host special events, such as the Scottish Golf Day. We're also pleased to support other like-minded organizations, such as the Celtic Festival and Highland Games, St. Patrick's Society Grand Parade, and the Blackhawk Pipes and Drums. Upcoming Events Float decoration - August 22 & 27 St. Patrick’s Parade - August 28 Scottish Golf Outing - September 26 Samhain/Whisky Tasting - October 23 St. Andrews/Christmas Party/Annual Meeting - December 10 Robert Burns Celebration & Dinner - January 22, 2022
We invite you and your family to join us! If you have an interest in Scottish and/or Celtic history, culture and tradition, then we invite you to join! No Scottish heritage (or kilt) is required! Please see our Join Now page for Membership Application link. Annual dues are just $10.00 per person, or $20.00 for a family. Current Officers of the Society/Board of Directors (2021.) - President: Henry Marquard
- Vice President: Lisa Lockheart
- Treasurer: Rich Stewart
- Secretary: Chris Iossi
- Membership: Mary Gloeckner-Bouljon
- Newsletter: Judy Hawthorne
- Chris Iossi Board member at large
- Judy Redingler Board member at large
- Darren Low Board member at large
- Gale Hoff Board member at large
- Jill Yates Board member at large
- Ron Stuart Board member at large
- Sandi Barnes Board member at large
Subcommitees/Special Tasks - Newsletter, event emails: Judy Hawthorne and Sue Grant
- Website: Lisa Lockheart
- Burns Dinner: Judy Hawthorne, Chris Iossi, Gale Hoff, Judy Redlinger
- September 26 Scottish Golf Outing: Ron Stuart
- Special Events: Lisa Lockheart, Gale Hoff, Henry Marquard,
- St. Patrick's Day Parade: Bill Sterba, Lisa Lockheart.
- 2022 Trip Planning - Gale Hoff
Board meetings: Members are always welcome to attend to bring interests and topics forward for consideration. Location: The Manor, 1104 Kimberly Road, Bettendorf. (Note: currently meeting by Zoom due to COVID precautions. Please contact Henry for the Zoom link if you wish to attend virtually.) Time & Date: 2:00 to 4:00 pm: If you are interested in attending a Board Meeting or have some business to bring before the Board, the following are scheduled dates: September 12, October 10, and November 14 at The Manor Clubhouse, 1104 Kimberly Rd, Bettendorf. To verify board meeting dates: Contact Us or see the Events Calendar. Society By-Laws can be viewed HERE
Scottish Clans in our Membership: Clan McPherson Clan Stewart Clan Spalding Clan Craig Clan MacRae Clan Campbell Clan Murray Clan Stuart Clan McThomas Clan Thomson Clan MacLaren Clan Drummond Clan Elliot Clan Watson Clan MacIntire Clan Work Clan Graham Clan Douglass Clan Davis Clan Morrison Don't know your clan? No problem! Clan affiliation (or really, Scottish ancestry in general) is not required for membership in the Society! The Scottish American Society of the Quad Cities is an approved 501(c) 3 organization. |