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A. J. MARSHALL MEMORIAL CLANSMAN OF THE YEAR AWARD

Clan Keith Society USA, Inc's Clansman of the Year 2007

Paul & Zachary Taylor
Canton, NC

"Throughout the past year,
several members have conducted themselves and their activities in
an exemplary manner.  Their activities have been a great asset
to the growth of Clan Keith and the promotion of our organization.   Based on this criterion, it is my pleasure ot award, for the 22nd time . . . Clansman of the Year Medallion. . . The 2007 medal winner is Paul & Zachary Taylor of NC.  Founders of the Youth Chapter of The Clan Keith Society, USA, Inc," stated President Hattenbrün.

"Thank you for your kind words and your great support.  When I called Zachary and told him, he was speechless.   It took a couple of seconds, but all he could say was 'Cool!'   He was very surprised as I was.  We are very humbled with this honor.  We also will strive to continue and do
better next year."

Clan Keith Society USA, Inc's Clansman of the Year 2004

James Keith
Huntsville, AL

James Keith has actively served our Society since joining in 1999. For the past two and a half years he has been Editor-in-Chief of our award-winning newletter, Keith & Kin. This was his first real experience in publishing, but he readily accepted the task when it was vacated.

For his hard work and dedication to building our Society, James C.Keith of Huntsville, Alabama was recognized as Clansman of the Year 2004 during the Annual General Meeting at Loch Norman, NC.

THE 2006 HARVEY LITERARY PRIZES

By Professor Stephen Cribari
University of Minnesota Law School

Congratulations to . . .

Ann Marshall
First Place Winner!

"The 2006 Harvey Prizes, given for the best writing in Keith and Kin, were awarded at the Annual General Meeting held on October 27 during the Richmond Highland Games.

The prize of $100 went to Ann Marshall for "Walking the West Highland Way" (summer 2006). Ann wrote with stylistic grace and polish, and drew the reader into a multi-day all-weather trek along this historic highland route."






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Let's Also Congratulate . . .


Darrell Keith
FSA Scot &
Lieutenant to the Chief
Second Place Winner!

"The $50 prize was given to Darrell Keith, FSA Scot and Lieutenant to the Chief, for 'For they shall soar on wings of eagles . . .' (Fall 2006). Darrell's eloquent and sensitive account of a sad, yet beautiful occasion, allowed all of us to celebrate the life of Mary Keith, the late Dowager Countess of Kintore and our Clan Matriarch."

2004 AGM - Loch Norman, NC

WINNER - BEST TENT

The Clan Keith Society, USA, Inc., was awesome. It was attractive, well-thought out...with a place for genealogical discussions or business...and a place for fun and lunch.

The most creative thing that The Clan Keith has done...is to put real carpet on the floor of the tent...and on that carpet...to place a "throne" for honored members of the group - such as James Keith who was awarded the Clansman of the Year Award on Saturday night.

Brand new members are ceremoniously seated upon the throne to fill out their membership papers!

They had books and flowers and horse armor...and art and pictures and displays of Keith lands in Scotland. Everything was arranged artistically and beautifully.

The people were friendly and having a wonderful time with friends old and new. They were also active in the Loch Norman Games - as they were in charge of the Ladies Athletic Events - the tossing of the broom, the haggis toss...and tattie race, etc.