Moran Taing

We are starting a new year, but need to express thanks for all the wonderful help all of you

have provided for 2010! There have been thousands of jobs that folks have helped with and

NACHS would not be the organization it is without everyone’s help and support. Thanks to

everyone for all the jobs, big and small (no job is actually small) that you have done!!! All the

best for a great new year!!!

February NACHS meeting

Our February NACHS meeting will be replaced by a fun Imbolc activity. See the flyer for details!

Everyone welcome!!!

New Host for the Robert Burns Supper

We have a new host for the Robert Burns Supper! Come join the fun with James Jay (of

Uptown Billiard) who is a poet himself and a great supporter of the Northern Arizona Celtic

Heritage Society. See the flyer for more info and mark your calendar! Remember that you

must buy your tickets in advance as this is a catered event

Volunteers Needed

We need volunteers for some upcoming events. If you are interested in helping out for the

Burns Supper (February 5), the Highland Games in Phoenix (Feb.26 & 27), the Tea with Diana

Gabaldon (March 5), or possible St. Patrick’s Day (March 17) … please call Jude at

928.556.3161.

January 3rd Gaelic Class, Thorpe Park Adult Center, 6:30

January 4th NACHS Meeting, Thorpe Park Adult Center, 6 PM

January 10th Gaelic Class, Thorpe Park Adult Center, 6:30

January 17th Gaelic Class, Thorpe Park Adult Center, 6:30

January 24th Gaelic Class, Thorpe Park Adult Center,6:30

January 31st Gaelic Class, Thorpe Park Adult Center,6:30

Learn Gaelic!

Richard Ferguson continues to teach a weekly conversational Scottish Gaelic

class for beginning and intermediate speakers, using the Teach Yourself Gaelic

materials. In the classes, students can also pick up Scottish cultural and historical

information! Best of all, the classes are FREE! Join Richard Mondays, 6:30-

8:00pm at the Flagstaff Adult Center, 245 Thorpe Rd.

Hogmanay Happening

Join NACHS for a Hogmanay Happening! The party

will start at the McKenzie’s home (3393 S. Carol Dr.)

at 7ish. We’ll have drinks and hors’doeuvres and

fellowship galore. At about 9:15 to party will migrate

downtown for the 10pm pinecone drop! Now, that’s the

way to end one year and start another! If anyone

would like to bring a goodie to share…that would be

encouraged.

A big Knockabout "thank you"

The Knockabouts and the Salvation Army want to thank NACHS and its members

for the outstanding contributions to the Adopt-A-Family program this year. Once

again your contributions made a huge difference to a needy family. It looks like we

surpassed last years total and completely floored the people at the Salvation Army

with the amount of gifts. Thanks again and next year we will pick two families to

help!

Renewal time!!! It’s that time of year again and in case you need a reminder…it’s

also time to renew your membership. Don’t delay, get your membership renewal in

today!!!

MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION

Please print this form, complete and return to NACHS

! !!_____ Individual Membership, with email newsletter $ 10 $ __________

! _____ Individual Membership, with paper newsletter $ 15 $ !__________

! _____ Family Membership, with email newsletter $ 15 $ __________

! _____ Family Membership, with paper newsletter $ 20 $ __________

! _____ Life Membership, with both newsletter formats $ 150 $ __________

Total enclosed: $ __________

Please make checks payable to “NACHS” and mail to:

Northern Arizona Celtic Heritage Society

PO Box 187

Flagstaff, AZ 86002

Name: __________________________________________________________

Address: _____________________________________________________________

City, State, Zip: ________________________________________________________

Home Phone: __________________________________________________________

Email: __________________________________________________________

! _____ Yes, I am interested in volunteering. Please put my name on the NACHS

volunteer list.

NAME _________________________________________________________

PHONE ________________________________________________________

Email___________________________________________________________

A Highland Tea with Diana Gabaldon!!!

Presented by the Northern Arizona Celtic Heritage Society(dedicated to presenting, promoting and preserving Celtic culture)

A traditional afternoon tea including sandwiches, scones and sweets, a no host bar … followed by a reading by

Diana Gabaldon!!!

Hastings will be selling Ms. Gabaldon’s books.

HAT CONTEST…wear your “best” hat and you may win a prize!!!!! March 5, 2011 from 2 to 5

The Kilted Cat2600 W. Kiltie Ln.!

Tickets available at:

Animas Trading Co.Arizona Music ProOr call Jude McKenzie 928-556-3161

Tickets $30.00 each

TICKETS MUST BE PURCHASED BY Feb. 26

Thanks to the City of Flagstaff, Flagstaff Cultural Partners, the Flagstaff Community Foundation and Coconino County for their continued support!

The Northern Arizona Celtic Heritage Society

(dedicated to presenting, promoting, and preserving Celtic culture)

presents:

A ROBERT BURNS SUPPERAn evening of traditional food, entertainment poetry, bagpiping celebrating the

life of Scotland’s most famous poet!!! Music by the KNOCKABOUTS!

Feb. 5, 2011 from 5 to 9

Cocktail Hour from 5 to 6

Entertainment starts at 6

The Kilted Cat

2600 W. Kiltie Ln.

Tickets available at:

Animas Trading Co.

Arizona Music Pro

or Jude McKenzie 928-556-3161

Adults-$30.00 Children-$15.00

TICKETS MUST BE PURCHASED BY Jan. 31

Thanks to the City of Flagstaff, Flagstaff Cultural Partners, the Flagstaff Community

Foundation, and Coconino County for their continued support!

Imbolc/ Brigid’s Day CelebrationTues. Feb. 1st @ 7 PM

Make a Brigid’s Cross

Learn about the Celtic Start of Spring= Imbolc

Hear Legends about the Celtic Goddess/ Druidess / Saint

Free Event! Public warmly welcomedSponsored by Northern Arizona Celtic Heritage Society

Meet at The Journey 740 W. University Hgts Dr. South

Questions: Call Jude McKenzie 606-6327Or Ken McIntosh 699-7384 (leave Message)

Gaelic Irish Boy Names List

idan, (ay-duhn), This name means "fiery" Derived from the word "Aed".

Braeden, (bray-dawn), From the Irish word "bradan" meaning "salmon".

Brian, (bree-an), This means "high, noble". It comes from the Celtic word "brig".

Caoimhin, (Kee-veen), Irish form of the name Kevin. It means "handsome, gentle, well born".

Cormac, (kaw-mak), This Irish boy name sounds kind of cool but it means "son of defilement". Use it or not, your

choice. This was the name of a 3rd century Irish King.

Daragh, (di-re), Meaning "fruitful" or "fertile".

Eibhear, (eh-ver), This would be a good name for a boy; it means "strong as a bear".

Eirnan, (air-nin), Derived from the Gaelic word "iarann" meaning, "iron".

Faolan, (fay-lawn), From the word "faol", meaning, "wolf".

Feidhlim, (fell-em), This means "ever good".

Hugh, (hue), This comes from the old Irish name "Aodh". It means "fire". A few of my ancestors had this name.

Keenan, (key-nin), I don't know how this name fits for a little boy, but it means "little ancient one". (OK, I have to admit

here that this is also a surname in my family. What can I say? I like the name.)

Ross, (raws), This comes from the word "ros". It means "promontory".

Kilt History

The kilt may not be as ancient a one would believe. The misconception that the

kilt may have it’s origins in antiquity may come from Irish carvings that date

before the 11th century, however, it is now generally believed that the figures

depicted in these carvings are actually wearing knee-length tunics or leines,

secured with a belt at the waist. Irish authors first note the kilt in Ireland in

1594 when describing the appearance of Scottish mercenaries, and were

probably describing the great kilt. The word “kilt” is of Scottish origins and

may be derived from a Scandinavian word describing a pleated garment worn

by Norse settlers. By the late 17th century or early 18th century, a shorter “

walking kilt” had come into fashion and was worn by the Scots during the

Jacobite uprising (one should be aware that an Englishman, Thomas Rawlinson,

claimed to have invented the walking kilt so that his Scottish workers could

move about more easily, but this claim has been disproved). The uprising

prompted the English Parliament to outlaw all highland dress, including kilts,

with the Dress Act of 1746, except for the Scottish military. In 1782 the ban is

lifted and the kilt soars in popularity with Scottish historical societies. In 1792

pleats are sewn into the kilt, not just folded. In the 19th century, the

worldwide popularity of the kilt is secured when English monarchs King George

IV himself and Queen Victoria dresses her children in kilts.

Directory of Celtic Arts

For Lessons:

Bodhran

Ron Barton: 928.774.7261

Fiddle & Irish Dance

Kari Barton: 928.600.1365

Irish Whistle

John McGregor 928.814.2480

Flute

Jacquie McGregor 928.814.2480

For Performance:

Bagpipers

Jude McKenzie 928.556.3161

The Knockabouts

John McGregor 928.814.2480