Clan Gunn Society of Nova Scotia

Here we are heading into the annual gathering time frame and a postal strike has appeared.Needless to say,it may throw a bit of a monkey wrench into everyone receiving the issue of GUNNSMOKE with all the information everyone needs to attend our annual event.So I hope all of you are regular visitors to this site as below,you will find the details for the event and who to contact about speaking for your meal.

The event this year is being held on Saturday July 9th at the BRULE COMMUNITY CENTRE in BRULE ,Nova Scotia.The directions to the community centre are as follows;

Civic number is 3971 RT. 6 Sunrise Trail. A large Brule Community sign is close to the highway. Car pooling is advised as parking is limited for a large number of cars.The Centre is about half way between River John and Tatamagouche. Coming from River John  the Centre is about a Kilometre from flashing light at end of Denmark road Rt.346 . Coming from Tatamagouche , approx. a kilometre from Brule Union Church . STAY on Rt. 6 either way.

The schedule of events for the day;

-12:30-1:30   registration and tea tasting presented by John Gunn. Presentation will include a history of the tea                                             industry in Scotland.

-1:30-2:15    Welcome and worship service

- 2:15-3:00   Annual General Meeting followed by board of directors meeting

-3:00-3:30    Scottish story telling

-3:30-4:15     Music with Bill Todd

-4:15-4:30    Genealogy chat

-4:30              Meal and socializing

The meal this year will be a hot surprise buffet ( no fish dishes) with Strawberry shortcake desert( if available) or cheese cake. Cost per meal is Adults  $12. 00 and children $6.00.

Please contact Ian Gunn at 506-386-5872(leave a message-we have voice mail) or via email at  isgnn@yahoo.ca. Send no money as we do have that postal strike on.

Remember,this is our annual gathering for everyone in our society as well as visiting Gunn’s and her septs.See you all there.

As I write this announcement,we’re in the middle of another major snow storm.Thinking of the 22 Annual Gathering of Clan Gunn on JULY 09-2011, at the Brule Community Centre, just outside Tatamagouche, I start to warm up.

This years event brings us back to our roots of holding events in community and church halls in a country setting.This years event schedule will be released as we approach the event time both in GUNNSMOKE and here on our web site.

This is a lovely setting with a golf course near by as well as local markets and great scenery.Come join us for a great day of family,celtic culture and socializing.

The following is the schedule for the 22nd Annual gathering of Clan Gunn NS, July 1th,2010.

1:00- REGISTRATION-MEET AND GREET

2:00- ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

2:30-BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

- FIBER ARTS DEMONSTRATION

- CHILDREN PROGRAM

4:00- DINNER AND SOCIAL

AFTER DINNER,AN OPEN HOUSE WILL BE HELD AT ONE OF THE CABINS TO BE ANNOUNCED AT THAT TIME.

Clan Gunn Gathering

Please insure that you advise our treasurer,Sharon Gunn that you will be attending.This is necessary so that we may plan for the proper number of dinners to prepare.It would be appreciated that you notify her no later the evening of July 4th 2010.You may contact her by phone at 506-386-5872(we have voice messaging) or by email at  isgnn@yahoo.ca.

Clan Gunn social gathering

See you at the gathering at the Stonehame lodge and chalets.

Clan Gunn gathering social evening

Hello all,
Our 22nd annual gathering of Clan Gunn Nova Scotia will be held this year on July 10th at the Stonehame Lodge and Chalets,Nova Scotia. A special treat this year as we will be having a demonstration on wool carding.This is how you take the raw product and bring it to the point where you can make wool sweaters,mitts and things out of.This is something that is steeped in Scottish history and will be a delight to watch how it’s done.This will be presented after the annual general meeting.
The annual meeting itself this year is an important one with two major items needing to be addressed.There will be a proposal to reduce the size of the board of directors to six members as well as a reduction of term of office from three to two.A sub proposal will also be that instead of only two terms as a director,one my re offer for up to three terms before taking a break.
The other item for discussion will be a proposed change in the financial institution we currently have been using.Due to increasing administrative costs now being charged,it is being recommended that we may find it beneficial to move our business to a Credit Union.
So please be prepared to partake in a discussion and vote on these items at the gathering this year.We will attempt to keep the AGM as short as possible as the gathering is about the social side not the stuffy side.
A further update on the scheduling and such will follow in a few days.

Just a reminder or two about the upcoming 21st anual Clan Gunn Gathering.

The event this year is on  SATURDAY JULY 18th and not on sunday as in the past.

Second,we need to know how many are coming to the gathering so we ca order enough food for everyone.The deadline has now been moved to July 10th.

Please contact Sharon Gunn-treasurer- at 506-386-5872( we do have voice messanging) or by email at  isgnn@yahoo.ca.

See you there.

Hello everybody.

Our 21st annual gathering of  Clan Gunn Nova Scotia will be held on July 18th at the Stonehame lodge and chalets in Scottsburn Nova Scotia. Registration for the gathering will be at 1:00P.M. at the main lodge with the Annual General Meeting beginning at 1:30 P.M.. Following the meeting there will be a discussion group on the topics of Face book and Twittering as a way of staying in contact with and finding Gunn’s around the world.

The dinner this year will be a BBQ of a burger,hot dog,potato salad,desert of short cakes,tea,coffee and ice tea.Price will be $15.00.

Following a short break after the dinner,there will be an evening ceilidh with a house band at cabin seven.All are welcome to come.

So as to know how many meals to plan for,please contact the treasure and advise as to how many will be attending. the contact information is as follows;

SHARON GUNN

PHONE 506-386-5872 (leave a message if not home please)

email-  isgnn@yahoo.ca

snail mail-5 HENDERSON AVE,RIVERVIEW,NB, E1B 3P1

IMPORTANT- PLEASE ADVISE NO LATER THAN JULY 05,2009.

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As we all know,the 20t gathering and anniversary of Clan Gunn Nova Scotia,will be this summer The gathering will be July 26th and 27th.A social gathering is planned for Saturday evening in Cabin #7 at Stonehame Lodge and Chalets.Music has been arranged for and please feel free to drop in and it bring your own refreshments.Look for the Red Lion flag.

The annual meeting will be Sunday afternoon at 1:00PM in the lodge at Stonehame. A meal will be served,more details  to come.To help us know how many dinners to order,please email Sharon Gunn at  isgnn@yahoo.ca or phone at 506-386-5872. We have voice mail so leave a message and let us know how many are coming.Send no money.

Oh! The challenge! It’s time gentlemen and ladies to see more Gunn tartan at this our 20th year.To the ladies,if you have them,please wear skirts,sashes,mini sashes or shall’s.And lads,it’s time to wear the KILT. If you don’t have one,you may still have time to order one.If you have one now and haven’t worn it in years,it’s time. I know have mine and wore it officially for the first time at the recent Moncton Highland games.

Show your clan GUNN pride.Wear the KILT.

Ian Gunn

Clan Gunn NS

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