{"id":757,"date":"2016-05-03T13:52:05","date_gmt":"2016-05-03T17:52:05","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.standrewssocietyalbany.org\/?p=757"},"modified":"2016-05-03T13:52:05","modified_gmt":"2016-05-03T17:52:05","slug":"presidents-newsletter-7-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.standrewssocietyalbany.org\/beta\/presidents-newsletter-7-2\/","title":{"rendered":"The President&#8217;s Newsletter"},"content":{"rendered":"<p align=\"Center\"><strong>Volume 37, No. 3, May 2016<\/strong><\/p>\n<h3 align=\"Center\"><strong>PRESIDENT\u2019S MESSAGE<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Greetings Gentlemen of the Society:<\/p>\n<p>On Saturday March 12, 2016 the City of Albany held its annual St. Patrick\u2019s Day parade. While we did not participate in the parade we did hold a luncheon in the rooms to celebrate this occasion. There were 15-20 in attendance. Everyone had a good time and those who could not attend missed a wonderful luncheon. We thank Dan Graves for again spending his day preparing and serving the corned beef.<\/p>\n<p>It is my intent to propose to the Society an amendment to the constitution at our May 12, 2016 meeting. Currently the constitution requires a quorum of fifteen resident members to be present to vote on proposals before the society. The last two meetings have had an attendance of fourteen resident members present. We should consider making a quorum be 20% of resident members to be a quorum. This would make the resident members only number 10 to be a quorum. It is my intent to pass this change onto the Board of Managers so that they can offer their opinion of this change at our September meeting.<\/p>\n<p>We currently have a qualified applicant, Steve King, who could be voted on this May if we have a quorum at our May 12, 2016 meeting. Please make every effort to attend this meeting as we can certainly use more members.<\/p>\n<p>We strongly suggest that all members review the web site to verify that all the information therein is accurate. If any items are found to be in need of change or addition please contact Rev. Joe Shook.<\/p>\n<p>I would like to request that members send a card to members who are not able to attend our meetings or events. I am sure that members like these would be much appreciative to be remembered by their fellow members and friends. You might just make someone\u2019s day.<\/p>\n<p>Our quest speaker this month will be William Burke, who will discuss the Duncan Campbell Memorial to be dedicated this summer in Fort Edward, NY. He will also talk to the members about the Black Watch and their history at Fort Ticonderoga.<\/p>\n<p>Anyone who needs a ride to attend meetings or events please contact Bruce Newell, William Burke or Richard MacDowell. We will be glad to try to arrange transportation for anyone we can.<\/p>\n<h3 align=\"Center\"><strong>Future Events<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Past Presidents Dinner &#8211; 20 May 2016<\/strong> at Albany Country Club, 300 Wormers Road, Voorheesville, New York<\/p>\n<p><strong>Ticonderoga Day &#8211; 18 June 2016<\/strong> at Fort Ticonderoga<\/p>\n<p><strong>President&#8217;s Tea &#8211; July 10, 2106<\/strong> at The Newells\u2019 home, 4 Whispering Pines, Ballston Lake, NY, 518-877-7579<\/p>\n<p><strong>Officers BBQ &#8211; Sept 8, 2016 @ 6PM<\/strong> in the Rooms. Scheduled meeting follows at 7PM. All members are invited.<\/p>\n<h3 align=\"Center\"><strong>The Annual Dinner<br \/>\nHonoring the Society\u2019s Past Presidents<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p align=\"Center\">And here\u2019s a hand, my trusty fere!<br \/>\nAnd gie\u2019s a hand o\u2019thine!<br \/>\nAnd we\u2019ll tak a right gude-\u00ad\u2010willie waught,<br \/>\nFor auld lang syne.<br \/>\nBurns, 1788<\/p>\n<p>You and your guests are most cordially invited to attend the annual dinner of the St. Andrew\u2019s Society of the City of Albany, New York, to honor the Society\u2019s Past Presidents to be held on Friday evening, May 20,2016 at the Albany Country Club, 300 Wormer\u2019s Road, Voorheesville, New York.<\/p>\n<p>There will be a social hour (cash bar) starting at 6:00 p.m. and the traditional toasts and presentation of<br \/>\nthe haggis at 7:00 p.m. with dinner following.<\/p>\n<h3 align=\"Center\"><strong>The Dinner Menu<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p align=\"Center\">Aberdeen Haggis, Neeps and Tatties<br \/>\nMixed Greens Salad with House Sherry Vinaigrette Dressing<\/p>\n<p align=\"Center\"><strong>Choice of Entr\u00e9e<\/strong><\/p>\n<p align=\"Center\">Roasted Salmon Fillet with Ginger Lime Sauce<br \/>\nFilet Mignon with a Cabernet Demi-Glace<br \/>\nChicken Piccata with Light Lemon Caper Sauce<br \/>\nEach entree served with a medley of vegetables and potatoes<\/p>\n<h3 align=\"Center\"><strong>Dessert<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p align=\"Center\">Double Decker Chocolate Cake with Fresh Berries and Cream Anglaise<\/p>\n<h3 align=\"Center\"><strong>The Program<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p align=\"Center\"><strong>George Wilson, Fiddler extraordinaire<\/strong><\/p>\n<p align=\"Center\"><strong>Guests are welcome. Highland Dress is encouraged for all attending.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Advance reservations are required. To make your reservations please complete the reservation form below, separate on the dotted line (if necessary), and return with your check payable to the St. Andrew\u2019s Society of Albany to <strong>Dick MacDowell, 36 Windsor Ct, Delmar, NY 12054.<\/strong> All reservations must be postmarked no later than May 13, 2016. $50 per person. Please make your reservations early.<\/p>\n<p>\u2013 \u2013 \u2013 \u2013 \u2013 \u2013 \u2013 \u2013 \u2013 \u2013 \u2013 \u2013 \u2013 \u2013 \u2013 \u2013 \u2013 \u2013 \u2013 \u2013 \u2013 \u2013 Separate Here \u2013 \u2013 \u2013 \u2013 \u2013 \u2013 \u2013 \u2013 \u2013 \u2013 \u2013 \u2013 \u2013 \u2013 \u2013 \u2013 \u2013 \u2013 \u2013 \u2013 \u2013 \u2013 \u2013<br \/>\nI wish to make _____ reservations for the Past Presidents Dinner on Friday, May 20, 2016.<\/p>\n<p align=\"Center\">Enclosed is my check for $ ___________<\/p>\n<p>Meal Choices (entered number ordered): _____Salmon _____Beef _____Chicken<br \/>\nMember: __________________________________________________________ (Please print clearly)<br \/>\nPhone Number: ________________________ E-mail Address: _______________________________<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Volume 37, No. 3, May 2016 PRESIDENT\u2019S MESSAGE Greetings Gentlemen of the Society: On Saturday March 12, 2016 the City of Albany held its annual St. Patrick\u2019s Day parade. 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