Our February Membership Meeting will be held on February 1st, 2023, at La Madeleine Restaurant on 290 in their private meeting room. 

The meeting will begin at 6:30 pm.  The address is 19710 Northwest Freeway (near the crossing of FM 1960).

Calendar event recap

  • Jan 28 (Sat) – Burns Night Gathering @ Red Lion Pub

Calendar events upcoming

  • Feb 4th Irish Stew Cook-Off (11 am-6 pm) @Tequila B’s, 2727 North Freeway 
  • Mar 11th – St. Patrick’s Day Parade
  • Mar 25th – Kemah Celtic Festival
  • April 6th – Tartan Day
  • Oct 14th – HHGA Games


Enjoy a New Year 2023!  Stay well!

– Ron Ammons

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Robert Burns Birthday Gathering (informal)Saturday, January 28th, 2023

An informal “Burns Night” get-together has been reserved from 6:00 pm to 9:30 pm on Saturday, January 28th, 2023, at the Red Lion’s Fireplace Room, 2316 South Shepherd Drive, Houston, TX 77019

No charge for admission tickets.  However, because of space limitations, confirmations will be needed from those able to attend.   Order Free Tickets at THIS LINK.

Haggis and meat pies will be available. Meals can be ordered off the menu.

Bring along your favorite Robert Burn poem for sharing.   A song list is being assembled list for a sing-a-long.

Come and join us!  As always, kilts are highly encouraged.
 
For any questions, contact Heather Vacker at heathersv1@gmail.com
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HHGA Membership Meeting – Jan 4th, 2023 (Zoom)

Greetings from HHGA. Our January Membership Meeting will be held on Wednesday, 13 January 2023, at 6:30 pm, online via Zoom.

Register in advance for this meeting:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYkd-yupzsiHtYv3kmg3HrzW2FOQln-6h-6
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.  Registrants will also receive an Agenda.

(Please consider renewing or updating your membership as a Patron for $75)

Memberships may be renewed online at https://houstonhighlandgames.com/join/joinrenew/


Happy New Year 2023!

– Ron Ammons

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HHGA Monthly Membership Meeting – 7 Dec 2022

Reminder… (First Wednesday)… Our December Membership Meeting will be held on December 7th, 2022, at La Madeleine Restaurant on 290 in their private meeting room. 

  • The meeting will begin at 6:30 pm.  The address is 19710 Northwest Freeway (near the crossing of FM 1960).

Current HHGA Board of Directors 

  • Ron Ammons (Chairman/President 2022-2024)
  • Jean Pirtle (Vice President for Ways & Means 2021-2023)
  • Heather Smith Vacker (Vice-President Competitive Events 2022-2024)
  • Robin McCord  (Recording Secretary 2022-2024)
  • Jeanette Douglass  (Membership Secretary 2021-2023)
  • Michelle Belanger  (Treasurer 2021-2023)
  • Max Triola (Director-at-Large, Position #1 2021-2023
  • Joseph Carroll – (Director-at-Large, Position #2 2022-2024)
  • Sara Maberry – (Director-at-Large, Position #3 2022-2024)

Calendar event recaps:

Calendar event upcoming/TBD:

This email cites the last payment date of your HHGA membership  (if any) right after your name in the To: header.

Please consider renewing or updating your membership as a Patron for $75

Memberships may be renewed online at https://houstonhighlandgames.com/join/joinrenew/


Enjoy a wonderful Holiday Season!  Stay well!

– Ron Ammons

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“Pre St. Andrew’s Day” Get-Together (informal)

Saturday, November 5th, 2022

In place of our November HHGA membership meeting, please join us for the following…

An informal “Pre St. Andrew’s Day” get-together has been reserved from 6 to 8 pm on Saturday, November 5th, 2022, at Scotty’s Pub, 10943 Scarsdale Boulevard Houston, TX 77089

There will be an 007 look-a-like contest, a Bonnie-knees competition, prizes for impersonating your favorite Scottish actor/character, and much more!

Come and join us!  As always, kilts are highly encouraged!

For any questions, contact  Amanda Johnson

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Membership Meeting – Sep 7th, 2022

Reminder… (First Wednesday)… Our September Membership Meeting will be held on September 7th, 2022, at La Madeleine Restaurant on 290 in their private meeting room. 

  • The meeting will begin at 6:30 pm.  The address is 19710 Northwest Freeway (near the crossing of FM 1960).

Current HHGA Board of Directors – as of August 31, 2022

  • Ron Ammons (Chairman/President 2022-2024)
  • -vacant – (Vice-chairman 2021-2023) – to be filled by the Advisory Council ((Past-presidents, Life members)
  • -vacant – (Vice-President for Site Coordination 2021-2023) – to be filled by the Board
  • Jean Pirtle (Vice President for Ways & Means 2021-2023)
  • Heather Smith Vacker (Vice-President Competitive Events 2022-2024)
  • Robin McCord  (Recording Secretary 2022-2024)
  • Jeanette Douglass  (Membership Secretary 2021-2023)
  • Michelle Belanger  (Treasurer 2021-2023)
  • Max Triola (Director-at-Large, Position #1 2021-2023
  • Joseph Carroll – (Director-at-Large, Position #2 2022-2024)
  • Sara Maberry – (Director-at-Large, Position #3 2022-2024)

Calendar event reminders:


This email cites the last payment date of your HHGA membership  (if any) right after your name in the To: header.

Please consider renewing or updating your membership as a Patron for $75

Memberships may be renewed online at https://houstonhighlandgames.com/join/joinrenew/


Enjoy a wonderful Labor Day Holiday Weekend!  Stay well!

– Ron Ammons

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HHGA AGM and Elections – July 13th

Greetings from HHGA. Our Annual General Membership Meeting and Elections will take place on Wednesday, July 13th, 2022, online via Zoom.

The meeting will start promptly at 7 pm.  Voting will be enabled while online.  A Meeting Registration Link will be sent separately to current members.
  

Our Nominating Committee offers the slate of nominees as listed below.  HHGA Bylaws allow for additional nominations to be made from the floor at the meeting with prior approval from the nominee. To vote in the election, you must be a current HHGA member for at least 24 hours prior to the beginning of the meeting.  This notice satisfies the 15-day advance notice of the nominees.

HHGA Board positions nominated for 2022-2024:
President – Ron Ammons
Vice President for Competitive Events – Heather Smith Vacker (incumbent)
Recording Secretary – Robin Spraggins McCord (incumbent)
Director-at-Large, Position #2 – Joseph Carroll
Director-at-Large, Position #3 – Sara Maberry

HHGA Board positions that will expire on 31 July 2023:
Vice President for Site Coordination – vacancy to be filled by the Board
Vice President for Ways and Means – vacancy to be filled by the Board
Membership Secretary – Jeanette McBee Douglass
Treasurer – Michelle Belanger
Director-at-Large, Position #1 – Max Triola
Vice-chairman – vacancy to be filled by the Advisory Council (Past-presidents, Life members)

Discussion Items:
Report on June 10-12 –  Tyler Celtic Fest
Report on June 11 – Midsummer Meltdown – Kemah Highland Games
Volunteers for upcoming Meet & Greet opportunities
Calendar event reminders2023 Games – 2nd weekend of October (Oct 14th)
5-year Strategic Planning – open discussion, volunteer opportunities to support key committees, etc 

Note:  This email cites the last payment date of your HHGA membership  (if any) right after your name in the To: header.  (Please consider renewing or updating your membership as a Patron for $75)

Memberships may be renewed online at https://houstonhighlandgames.com/join/joinrenew/

Enjoy a wonderful Independence Day Holiday Weekend!  Stay well!
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HHGA June 1st Membership Meeting – Friends Welcome!

Reminder… (First Wednesday)… Our June Membership Meeting will be held on June 1st, 2022, at La Madeleine Restaurant on 290 in their private meeting room.  The meeting will begin at 6:30 pm. The address is 19710 Northwest Freeway (near the crossing of FM 1960).

Business Meeting will be brief, followed by a “5-year Strategic Planning Meeting” hosted by Ron Ammons. Key items will include the following:

  • Status of accounts (Bank & PayPal)
  • Status of membership, including 3 new/renewed for May
  • Status of Nominating Committee (Draft Report due June 1st – Final Report due June 27th) to fill the following Board positions:

President

VP-Competitive Events

Recording Secretary

Director-at-Large Position #2

Director-at-Large Position #3

  • Volunteers for upcoming Meet & Greet opportunities
  • 2023 Games – 2nd weekend of October
  • 5-year Strategic Planning – open discussion, volunteer opportunities to support key committees, etc 

Calendar event reminders:

June 10-12 –  Tyler Celtic Fest
June 11 – Midsummer Meltdown – Kemah Highland Games
July 4th – Independence Day!
July 13th – HHGA AGM and Elections


This email cites the last payment date of your HHGA membership  (if any) right after your name in the To: header. Please consider renewing or updating your membership as a Patron for $75. Memberships may be renewed online at https://houstonhighlandgames.com/join/joinrenew/


Enjoy a wonderful Memorial Day Holiday Weekend!  Stay well!

– Melvyn Douglass

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HHGA Monthly Membership Meeting – May 4th – Friends Welcome!

Reminder… (First Wednesday)… Our May Membership Meeting will be held on May 4th, 2022, virtually, via Zoom.   The virtual meeting will start promptly at 7:00 pm.

Register in advance for this meeting:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0vd-mprjIqHNxcK-pk-nS5EtkZFawdPMQr 
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

Key discussions will include the following:

  • Recap highlights from our April 9th Games
  • Volunteers for upcoming Meet & Greet opportunities
  • 2023 Games – 2nd weekend of October

Activation of the Nominating Committee to fill the following Board positions:
(Draft Report due June 1st – Final Report due June 27th)

  • President
  • VP-Competitive Events
  • Recording Secretary
  • Director-at-Large Position #2
  • Director-at-Large Position #3

Calendar event reminders:

May 6-8th-  Texas Scottish Festival – Decatur
May 7th-30th (weekends) – Scarborough RenFest – Waxahachie
June 8th – HHGA Monthly Meeting
July 13th – HHGA AGM and Elections


This email cites the last payment date of your HHGA membership  (if any) right after your name in the To: header.

Please consider renewing or updating your membership as a Patron for $75

Memberships may be renewed online at https://houstonhighlandgames.com/join/joinrenew/

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National Tartan Day Gathering (informal – but wear your tartan!)

Wednesday, April 6, 2022 at 6:00 PM
Red Lion British Pub
2316 South Shepherd Drive – Houston, TX 77019

Get Tickets

An informal Tartan Day get-together at the Red Lion’s Fireplace room. Order meals off-menu.
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