Clan Douglas Gathering - 2014

Add a Comment

Comment by Catherine Douglas on June 21, 2012 at 19:11

Then a retraction it shall be - no devaluation meant - the "it" referenced the comment as I truly couldn't understand it - but I will retract with apologies for the comment.

Comment by Russell Lynn Drysdale on June 21, 2012 at 15:13

Catherine L. Douglas ,you were impolite and very offending . You have maliciously devalued me , my surname without even recognizing me as a person  , but rather more of an ''it''  [ the Drysdale ], so however sorry , its not sorry enough , I would suggest a retraction

Catherine L. Douglas , I have never been disrespectful any Douglas family member . Russell Lynn Drysdale 

Comment by Catherine Douglas on June 21, 2012 at 12:53

So very sorry if offended- no challenge meant - just curious about the question

Comment by Russell Lynn Drysdale on June 21, 2012 at 11:42

Catherine L. Douglas''Not sure what the Drysdale comment is about? ''          [ the Drysdale ]

 Catherine L. Douglas ,The very fact of the manner and method  you recognize me by name is in its self exclusion.

It was a simple question with a yes or no answer Russell Lynn Drysdale 

Comment by Catherine Douglas on June 21, 2012 at 1:30

William - you've already done so much to get us started - for everyone, let's help answer his questions so he can move forward, or offer to help?

For instance, I'm in favour of either CLAN DOUGLAS or DOUGLAS CLAN as the 'title' for the gathering - and why would we not do it in July 2014 if that's when the other clans are going to attend?  The bigger the party, the better!  If July is TOO expensive for most Douglases, then pick early June - before everything else starts.  Personally, I don't mind saving up to go in the 2nd week of July - immedaitely after the Royal trip to Scotland so we can have a chance of having the Dukes in attendance.  Wish I'd known about the gathering in 2009 - and am more than willing to pay $$ towards the DNA project - how wonderful it's even an option!  Would like to know more about my family history - our bible was destroyed by an upset wife when her Douglas left her for another... losing our history.   Planning 18 -24 months out is perfectly fine - NEVER BEHIND!  Let's do it!  William sounds pretty busy at the moment with another event...Anyone got ideas for promoting this?   Not sure what the Drysdale comment is about?  NO-ONE is excluded - William is asking for ideas how to promote.... got any?

Comment by Russell Lynn Drysdale on June 17, 2012 at 23:44

Does this exclude Yanks and Aussies from attending ?

Comment by William Douglas on June 12, 2012 at 9:44

Beryl,

I do need to find a way of promoting the Gathering within the United Kingdom and Ireland, but also in Sweden, the Netherlands, Germany and possibly France.  As you say, the associations in Australia, and America can help within their own 'regions'.

I have not actually put together a marketing plan, per se, so as yet there is no budget.  My early thoughts are based around starting with a bit of editorial placement/marketing in Scottish/genealogy/etc magazines, which has negligible costs, plus on line social networking.

I have applied for a grant, but am not very hopeful.

It is the Clan Maclean Gathering next week, so I am concentrating on that right now.

Comment by Beryl Turner on June 11, 2012 at 23:55

William- I think the national Clan Douglas associations might be willing to provide some modest finance for this purpose - and possibly also the DNA project members. How much do you think you might need? I assume you mean some marketing within Scotland/England? The local Clan associations can market within their own countries. Is that what you had in mind?

Comment by William Douglas on June 11, 2012 at 18:28

Beryl,

I have just got back in from walking a reluctant dog, and whilst out was pondering how to promote collecting further recruits to our DNA project.

The Gathering will, of course be a significant opportunity, and I am hoping that it will be well attended by all the lines/branches.

Once details are fixed, I will be looking at all marketing opportunities. However, a major stumbling block is that there is no International or Scottish association to help finance that. I will really be working on a low cost/no cost model.

Comment by Beryl Turner on June 11, 2012 at 14:11

William, If we do have a DNA gathering exercise at the Gathering it will be important to attract as many of the Old lines as possible, (as well as large numbers of modern lines representatives). Since a deficiency in our project at present is a lack of Red Douglases or Hamilton-Douglases I think it is important to get these people there if possible. If you can see a way of getting them there then I would support that.

• ‹ Previous
• 1
• …
• 3
• 4
• 5
• 6
• 7
• 8
• Next ›
• Page