Welcome to the Scottish American Society of the Quad Cities!We're a community of people who come together to celebrate Scottish history, culture, and tradition, and our connections with our Celtic "cousins." If you're interested in Scottish and or Celtic history and tradition, you're more than welcome to join us! Events (in non-COVID years) include traditional celebrations, such as our annual Robert Burns Dinner, Beltane, Tartan Day, Samhain, and St. Andrews Day, and we also support other groups that promote Scottish/Celtic traditions, heritage, and culture. You may find us at the Celtic Festival and Highland Games, hosting an annual Scottish Golf Day, or at Blackhawk Pipes and Drums performances. It is a great organization of friendly people, and we are always accepting new members. Scottish heritage or ancestry is not required. Please see our membership page, and do join us at an event.
Save the date! Celtic Night Out, Saturday, July 17!
6pm to 10pm, Riverfront Grille, Rock Island
(4619 34th Street, along the Rock River.) Join us to informally raise a glass to Rabbie Burns*, and just enjoy seeing people again! Our Celtic Night Out offers heavy hors d'oeuvres, haggis, fellowship, and music by the Blackhawk Pipes and Drums and the Barley House Band. - Your advance RSVP, with payment due by July 10, 2021, saves your place. (Cost goes up at the door, and no good Scot wants to pay more!)
- Reserve and pay via Paypal or send your check for $22 per person to Scottish American Society, PO Box 132, Moline, IL 61266. Your check is your receipt.
- See the Robert Burns page for more details and the RSVP form.
- To pay via PayPal, please see our online store
Help us spread the word! Download this full-sheet flyer to post around town, or invite friends! *Scotland's national poet passed away July 21, 1796. (Our more formal Burns Dinner and Celebration will return at the regular time of Burns' birthday in January 2022.) Thanks for hanging in there! We appreciate those of you who have continued to renew your memberships, and your faith in the future of our organization. Your memberships and support help us continue planning for better days. One thing that hasn't cancelled is our pride in Scottish culture, and our hope to see you again in person. All of the previous social, education, and travel ideas are still on the table for a day when we can safely gather and travel again. Please stay well and safe at home. Flowers of the ForestOur sympathies on the losses of Clevelyn Scott and John "Scotty" McFedries, Roger Stancliff, and Agnes Koresko. If you are aware of a passed member, please do reach out so we can recognize them. Our condolences go out to the families and friends of these long-time society members. They will be much missed. 2020 donations: - Cafe' on Vine, Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, and the Stancliff family (memorials)
In 2019, the SAS supported several efforts to promote Celtic culture, and the Quad Cities as a whole. These included: - Flood Relief efforts at the Salvation Army of the Quad Cities
- Efforts to rebuild the Irish Football Club of the Quad Cities. The team includes people from all backgrounds, including Scots, and is working on a youth team.
- Scottish dance instruction through Studio A Dance Company and Colleen's School of Celtic Dance. Our thanks to the dancers who performed at our 2020 Burns Night!
See our Events page for a photo. Our thanks to members who supported Birdies for Charity, the Scottish Golf Event, and other fundraising efforts. Are You in Pictures? Click on the "Gallery" tab at the left! Facebook Users: Check out and "Like" the "Celtic Newsbytes of the Quad Cities" page for interesting information on Celtic happenings in the QC area! Contact Us Mailing address: P.O. Box 132, Moline, IL 61266 Email: Please fill out the webform below: Ask questions on membership, general information, to send ideas, request information about an event, or any other reason. Our webmaster will either answer or forward to the appropriate Board Member or other person who can assist. Thanks! We look forward to hearing from you. |