MEMBERSHIP

Potential Donnachaidh of the Carolinas members often ask,
“What is in this for me?  What do I get for my dues?” 

The answer is, “Quite a lot!” 

Donnachaidh of the Carolinas membership will bring you a variety of benefits.

 

Communications

 

q       The Clan Donnachaidh Annual, our international society news magazine, published once a year.

q       The Rannoch Station, our local Branch newsletter, published three times a year.

q       Periodic letters and emails from Clan Donnachaidh Society in Scotland.

q       Periodic letters and emails from Donnachaidh of the Carolinas.

q       News of various Scottish and Celtic events and entertainment.

q       Access to the Clan Donnachaidh Society website, the Donnachaidh of the Carolinas website, and links to Scottish and Celtic websites of interest.

 

Genealogy Assistance

 

q       Branch and State genealogists give free advice to members on how to begin researching your ancestors.

q       Access to Clan Donnachaidh genealogical information.

q       Access to the Donnachaidh archives at the Ellen Payne Odom Genealogy Library in Moultrie, Georgia.

 

Personal Interest

 

q       Dues include membership for your spouse and all dependent children under age 18.  We are a family organization and encourage children to attend all Games and functions.

q       Share your Scottish interests in genealogy, history, highland and Scottish country dancing, music, pipe bands, bagpipes, drums, harp, fiddle, etc. with other Donnachaidh members.

q       Attend highland games and visit with Clan Donnachaidh members and friends from other Clans.

q       Attend Branch, state and local picnics, ceilidhs (parties), dinners and other events with Clan Donnachaidh members and friends from other Clans.

q       Attend state and local workshops and seminars on Scottish topics of interest.

q       Participate in preserving the Clan Donnachaidh Museum in Bruar, Scotland.

q       Take a clan Donnachaidh group tour when you participate in the annual general meeting (AGM) in Scotland.

q       Voting privileges for officers at both the Branch and International AGM’s.

q       Participate on Branch committees and board of directors.

 

Interested in joining?

Complete the application and send to:

Mike Stead

 Secretary/Treasurer

 Donnachaidh of the Carolinas          

605 North Wylie Street
 Lancaster, SC 29720-1971

 

Donnachaidh of the Carolinas

www.donnachaidhcarolinas.com

 

NEW/RENEWING MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION

 

Please make check payable

To Donnachaidh of the Carolinas

 

Name___________________________________________________________________

            (First)              (Middle)              (Last)              (Nickname)              (Birthdate)

 

Spouse_________________________________________________________________

            (First)              (Middle)              (Last)              (Nickname)              (Birthdate)

 

Address________________________________________________________________

              (Street/PO Box/Apt #)              (City)               (State)                      (Zip Code)

 

Phone#__________________________ Email_________________________________

 

Clan Name Affiliation (Robertson, Duncan, etc.)______________________________

 

Children/Grandchildren you wish to receive honorary memberships until maturity: (Name)                      (Birthdate)                      (Address)                      (Email Address)

________________________________________________________________________

 

________________________________________________________________________

 

________________________________________________________________________

 

Membership Level (please choose one):

q       Annual                  $  35    ($20 to International Society; $15 Local)

q       5-Year                   $140    ($80 to International Society; $60 Local)

q       Local                     $  15    (International Society Life Members Only)

q       Local Life             $270    (International Society Life Members Only)

q       Local Associate    $  10    (Member of Branch Outside Carolinas)

q       Corporate             $140    ($80 to International Society; $60 Local)

 

Mail to: 

 Mike Stead

 Secretary/Treasurer

 Donnachaidh of the Carolinas          

605 North Wylie Street
 Lancaster, SC 29720-1971

(803) 286-1318 days

 (803) 804-9659 eves

 mikestead@comporium.net

 

 

Office Use Only: Branch Number____________ International Number___________

 

Date/Games Received______________________ Expires _______________________

 

Amount Paid_______________________ Paid by (  ) Cash  (  ) Check #____________


For questions regarding application or membership, please contact

Mike Stead 

(803) 286-1318 days

(803) 804-9659 eves

 mikestead@comporium.net