[ Reprinted with permission from Barbara Humphrey, author of Scottish News in Minnesota (SNIM) ]
The Scottish American Center is located on the lower level (follow the signs) of the 151 office
building. The address is 151 Silver Lake Road NW, Suite 13, New Brighton, MN 55112 - just 4 long
blocks south of the intersection of I-694 and Silver Lake Road on the east side. The Center phone
number is 651-636-1558 and there is voice mail. YOU are at the center of the SAC's success.
The Scottish American Center (SAC) is open with EXPANDED HOURS. You can now visit the SAC during these times:
* Monday evenings between 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. where you will be greeted by Guest Host Nancy Cameron Breems, past
president of the Northern Lights Branch of Clan Cameron;
* Tuesday, May 8 (only) between 6:00 8:00 p.m. will be hosted by Jackie and Denny Johnston
* Tuesday, May 22 (only) between 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. will be hosted by Mickey Cameron, of NLB Clan Cameron
* Wednesday May 2 (only) between 6:00 8:00 p.m. will be hosted by Jack MacMillan
* Wednesdays between noon and 5:00 p.m., 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. (except as noted) Scott McKechnie
* Wednesday May 30 (only) between 6:008:00 p.m. will be hosted by Jack MacMillan
* Thursday evenings between 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. where you will be greeted alternately by Mark Hamilton, MN
commissioner for Clan Hamilton and Carolyn Jackson, newsletter editor for TCSC
* Fridays between noon and 6:00 p.m. will continue with John McKeen and Mary Libhardt serving as guest hosts
alternately on Friday afternoons between 2:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Additional hours will be added as more volunteers come forward.
Please contact Volunteer coordinator Barbara Humphrey at babsfayth@aol.com if you are interested in serving as a Guest
Host. The more volunteer Guest Hosts we have the more hours we can be open. Particularly
looking for those willing to serve 2 to 4 hours on a Saturday, one or two a month.
The Army travels on its stomach. To use that analogy, our Scottish community travels on its
Volunteers. Every organization in our community is always in need of volunteers. If you
have been lurking out there amongst the thistles and heather, deciding whether to jump in, linger no
longer. We need you. The Scottish American Center needs you. Volunteer
now. It's easy, it's fun, and you will be exposed to the largest collection of books on Scotland
in the state.
Scott McKechnie continues to hope someone will come forward to help with the SAC website, which is up and
running at www.scottishamericancenter.org A web guru is number one on Scott's wish
list. We hope to have our Open Hours posted on the website soon.
Some interesting developments in the contributions area: St. Andrew's Society of Minnesota will accept
donations designated for the SAC to assure donors an IRS deductible contribution. There are
appropriate forms available through the SAC office call 651-636-1558 or email j.s.mck@prodigy.net and a form
will be sent to you.
In addition to monetary contributions, Scott will accept books, photos, memorabilia, weapons, and decorative
items on loan or as part of the permanent collection. Thanks to everyone who has brought items to
the SAC. All are appreciated and most welcomed.
You want to be a part of this exciting venture. As a community, we owe a great debt to Scott for
initiating this important project. The success is up to us - you - me - all of us. What
can you do?
The Scottish American Center is located on the lower level (follow the signs) of the 151 office
building. The address is 151 Silver Lake Road NW, Suite 13, New Brighton, MN 55112 - just 4 long
blocks south of the intersection of I-694 and Silver Lake Road on the east side. The Center phone
number is 651-636-1558 and there is voice mail.
YOU are at the center of the SAC's success.
