URGENT TRAVEL NOTICE FOR THOSE
ATTENDING HOMECOMING SCOTLAND 2009

The email below is being widely circulated along U.S. Scottish Clan Societies.

Dear Homecomer,

The Dunollie homecoming week is getting closer and many of you will be counting down to your departure.

There is an important change to border controls which you should be aware of.

We have just had to fight a battle royal to stop an American homecomer to Dunollie being turned back at Edinburgh Airport because she indicated she was here to help out as a volunteer.

Under new regulations anything that could be construed as work, either paid or unpaid (as a volunteer) will mean you are rejected at the border.

When you arrive, simply say 'I am here on vacation'. Do NOT say you will be helping out at a Clan stand at the Gathering, or pouring teas at Dunollie.

"I am here on vacation" is all you should say!! If pushed, say you will be attending some Homecoming events. Don't even say 'taking part in'.

Lots of people are getting caught by this and are being sent back on the next plane. You will be fine as you now know what to say!

Yours,

Catherine Gillies
Project Officer
Dunollie House
Oban (Argyll, Scotland)

AS A CONFIRMATION OF THIS INFORMATION, THE ARTICLE "Not made to feel at Home" APPEARED IN THE OBAN TIMES (SCOTLAND) ON JULY 03, 2009.

Please take this alert seriously. Be careful what you say to the immigration officers upon entry. Please pass this on to your friends and clan members planning to go to Scotland for Homecoming Scotland 2009.

The 2009 Clan Campbell Family Gathering
And Annual General Meeting
Excited To Host The XIII Duke Of Argyll.

Deadline For Registration Is August 27, 2009.

Our chief, MacCailein Mor, His Grace Sir Torquhil Ian Campbell, XIII Duke of Argyll, will attend this year's AGM in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on National Constitution weekend September 17-20, 2009. Come and meet our Chief on his first official visit with the Society!

Full details for registration and forms are in the CCS(NA) JOURNAL. Deadline for registration and special rate at the host hotel is August 27, 2009. Old City walking tour and visit to the City Hall tower are planned. Further information is available from the Clan Campbell Society (North America) Secretary and AGM organizer, David Stedman at .

Friday meetings of the Society and the Clan Campbell Educational Foundation and the Saturday night formal banquet will be held at the Union League of Philadelphia, one of the nation’s most impressive private clubs. Host hotel is the totally refurbished Holiday Inn Historic District where you may reserve your room using the group code CLN. www.holiday-inn.com/philadelphia-historicdistrict

David Willis Campbell (1929 - 2009)
President, Clan Campbell Society (Australia)

National President of Clan Campbell Society (Australia) since 1999
President of Clan Campbell Society New South Wales Branch since 1986
Aide-De-Camp to His Grace The XII Duke of Argyll during his 1988 Bicentennial visit to Australia.

Member of the Scottish Australian Heritage Council since 1983
Assistant Secretary 1984-1987
President 1994-1995 and 1997-2001
Honorary Secretary since 2002

David descended from an Argyllshire family which migrated to Australia in 1865. He was the 4th generation of pharmacists and Deputy Chair of Australian Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. for 20 years.

In 1982 Alex Campbell, at the time President of the Clan Campbell Society of New South Wales, recruited David, whom he met working in his pharmacy. Alex Campbell thought, when David so enthusiastically joined the Clan Campbell Society, that he would one day make a good president and so it proved.

In 1988 David worked tirelessly to bring to Australia the XII Duke and Duchess of Argyll, together with Alastair Campbell, Younger of Airds. Talking with Alastair, then Unicorn Pursuivant at the Court of Lord Lyon, David was convinced he should apply for Arms. After diligent research this was done, and David became an Armiger and was proudly able to display his Arms.

As David's interest deepened in his Scottish ancestry, he became involved in the Scottish Australian Heritage Council and served for a time as its President and then later, as Secretary, a position he retired from this year.

David made several trips to the United States to attend Clan Campbell Society (North American) events including Annual General Meetings and Tartan Week in New York City.

In March 2009 The Scottish Australian Heritage Council received the following from His Grace the XIII Duke of Argyll:

From the Office of His Grace The Duke of Argyll
Inveraray Castle, 29th March 2009

"It is with great pleasure that I appoint David Campbell as my personal representative to the Scottish Australian Heritage Council. David has been a long standing member of Clan Campbell Society since 1982. His outstanding work on behalf of Clan Campbell and the 25 years that he has served as a member, President and Secretary of the SAHC gives him the perfect opportunity to represent the Clan.

Without the dedicated efforts of Kinsfolk like David, the Clan and I would be unable to carry out our duties around the world. Sadly I am unable to be with you to personally congratulate you and thank you for your considerable and valuable contribution."

                                                                                  ARGYLL

The Officers, Trustees, kinsmen and members of the Clan Campbell Society (North America) are deeply saddened by the news of David's passing. We extend our sincere condolences to David's family and our kinsmen in Australia. David's leadership, commitment to our shared Clan Campbell heritage, and most importantly... his friendship... will be greatly missed by all who knew him and whose lives he touched. Ne Obliviscaris

Clan Campbell Society (North America)
Names J. Higgins, Ltd. As On-line Store

The Clan Campbell Society (North America) and J. Higgins, Ltd. have reached an agreement in which J. Higgins will become the offical on-line store for the Clan Campbell Society (North America). J. Higgins is located in Lenexa, Kansas, USA and is made up of a very unique group of tailors, sewers, knitters and pipers who enjoy working to bring a variety of both stock and custom Scottish and Clan Campbell related products to the members of Clan Campbell. J. Higgins is known for their customer satisfaction as well as a good value. Founded in 1983, J. Higgins offers a variety of Clan Campbell tartans available in kilts, scarves, sashes, rosettes, kilt pins, cap badges and tartan yardage in many different cloth weights. All of J. Higgins' tartans and woolen products are imported from Scotland and are tailored in Kansas. J. Higgins follows time honored Scottish traditions which happen to work well in the Kansas countryside. J. Higgins can be reached either by visiting their web site www.jhiggins.net, by email at john@jhiggins.net or by calling toll free at 800-426-7268. Be sure to mention your membership in the Clan Campbell Society (North America) when contacting J. Higgins to place your order.

Service Recognition Program
Call For Nominations - Deadline August 15, 2009

The Clan Campbell Society (North America) Service Recognition Program was initiated by the Clan Campbell Society Executive Council in 1978 as a means a means of recognizing and rewarding significant member achievements relevant to the promotion of Clan Campbell or the Clan Campbell Society (North America). The Clan Campbell Society (North America) has three different annual awards: Clansman of the Year, Commissioner of the Year, and the President's Award.

Send nominations via email or by mail to either the Society President or Vice-President (depending on the award nomination) by August 15, 2009. All nominations must be received no later than August 15, 2009 to be considered. Award descriptions, criteria, and nomination forms can be found by visiting the above links or the permanent links on the left side of the home page.