We are getting excited for the upcoming Clan MacNeil Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the membership (AGM), which will be held on July 22, 2023 at 3 PM during the Pacific Northwest Scottish Highland Games & Clan Gathering held in Enumclaw, WA (near Seattle). We hope you'll be in attendance at this amazing event where we'll report on the work of CMAA and discuss future plans and initiatives of our esteemed clan.
Are you planning to attend?
To assist us with the planning, please kindly RSVP by responding to our short survey, located here: https://forms.gle/TgZRnC28NruMoqhL6 We'd appreciate a response by July 7, 2023 so we can finalize any arrangements. We look forward to your positive response and eagerly anticipate a memorable AGM filled with meaningful discussions and enjoyable activities.
About the PNW Scottish Highland Games & Clan Gathering
The 76th annual Pacific Northwest Scottish Highland Games & Clan Gathering are planned for July 21, 22, & 23, 2023 at the Enumclaw Expo Center (45224 284th Ave SE Enumclaw, WA 98022). The activities begin at 5 PM PT on Friday and continue according to the daily event schedule on the SSHGA site.
Clan MacNeil AGM
CMAA Annual General Meeting at the games, food will be available (will include a Haggis presentation)
Interested in Sticking Around?
In addition to the AGM, we would also like to gauge your interest in participating in a group activity during the gathering. We believe that engaging in a shared experience will further strengthen the bonds within our clan. We have a few ideas and, depending on the amount of interest we'll look into arranging or coordinating transportation. Suggestion are welcome via the "RSVP Survey".
General Schedule of Events
Thurs. (7/20/2023):
- Day trip into Seattle's Pike Place Market and (time permitting) Seattle Center/Space Needle (time TBD)
- Evening at Renton Civic Center including pizza, snacks, a showing of Whisky Galore (1949), and fellowship
Fri. (7/21/2023):
- Friday events at the games are free to all
- Those willing can come out to tthe games during the afternoon (starting at 2:00 pm) and help set up our space for the weekend games.
- 5:00 pm - Food Booths, Pubs and Vendors are allowed to open
- 6:30 pm - Pipping Competition and other festivities begin
- 8:30 pm - Rising of the Clans and Flaming Saltaire
Sat. (7/22/2023):
- 8:00 am - competitions, music and festivities begin.
- 12:30 pm - opening ceremony
- 3:00 pm – CMAA Annual General Meeting at the games, food will be available (will include a Haggis presentation)
- 6 pm – Cailidh on site
Sun. (7/23/2023):
- 8:00 am - competitions, music and festivities continue.
- 5:00 pm – closing ceremonies and the Massing of the Pipes and Drums
Mon. (7/24/2023):
If those in attendance are so interested another group activity will be planned (discussion will be held over the weekend).
