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SUMMARY:Scottish University Alumni Event
DESCRIPTION:Are you a Scottish university alumni?  Chicago Scots will co-sponsor an in-person meet up at the Duke of Perth on July 22 with the Scottish University Alumni Association of Chicago.  Space is limited and advance registration is required. This will be the first in-person event for the alumni association since the pandemic began.  Festivities start at 5:30 p.m. and will be held rain or shine. \nEnjoy complimentary hors d’oeuvres and the usual array of beer\, food\, and whisky offerings available at the bar. The evening will also include a toast to Gus Noble\, president\, Chicago Scots\, who was recently named a new Officer of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (OBE) by her Majesty Queen Elizabeth. \nRSVP HERE\nQuestions? Contact dawnmiller@chicagoscots.org \nChicago Scots are offering a free membership program to honor their 175th Anniversary as the oldest charity in Illinois.  If you are looking to be part of an affinity group focused on Scotland\, join us!
URL:https://chicagoscots.org/event/scottish-university-alumni-event/
LOCATION:Duke of Perth\, 2827 N. Broadway\, Chicago\, IL\, 60657\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chicago Scots
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210703T100000
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SUMMARY:Scottish American History Forum
DESCRIPTION:Topic: King James II and VII: The Forgotten Jacobite \nPresenter: Alastair J. Mann\, Senior Lecturer\, Department of History\, University of Stirling\, Scotland \nThis event is complimentary. To attend\, please RSVP below or email jacksanders@chicagoscots.org. \nJoin Zoom Meeting\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/83349694459 \nMeeting ID: 833 4969 4459\nOne tap mobile\n+13126266799\,\,83349694459# US (Chicago)\n+19292056099\,\,83349694459# US (New York) \n\nRegister Now
URL:https://chicagoscots.org/event/scottish-american-history-forum-5/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:History Forum
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210619T140000
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SUMMARY:Scotland’s Most Popular Show-The Highland Games Post Pandemic
DESCRIPTION:Scotland’s Most Popular Show-The Highland Games Post Pandemic \nFor a second summer\, nearly 300 annual Highland Games hosted in countries around the world will be cancelled because of COVID-19.  Hear from the most influential leaders in piping\, dancing and heavy athletics from the U.S. and Scotland on the future of the Games in a post-pandemic world. Join Chicago Scots for this special tribute to one of Scotland’s oldest and most treasured traditions as we look to the future of our beloved Highland Games. \nGuest Speakers \n\nPipe Bands\nKevin Reilly\, Chairman\, the Royal Scottish Pipe Band Association\nJeff Mann\, President\, the Alliance of North American Pipe Band Associations\nJim Sim\, President\, Midwest Pipe Band Association \nScottish Dancing\nChristine Lacey\, MBE\, Chair of the Royal Scottish Official Board of Highland Dancing\nFred DeMarse\, President\, ScotDance USA\nNancy Strolle\, Moderator\, President\, The Thistle and Heather Highland Dancers;\nmember Board of Governors\, Chicago Scots \nHeavy Athletics\nTerri Ventress\, Athletic Director\, Wichita Highland Games & Celtic Fest\nKaryn Dallimore\, Athletic Director\, British Columbia Highland Games Committee\nKatie Crowley\, Interim Athletic Director\, La Crosse Irish Fest \nElissa Van Vleck\, Moderator\, 4 World Records \nCheck our website at chicagoscots.org for the lastest details. \nEvent is complimentary. Advance registration required.
URL:https://chicagoscots.org/event/scotlands-most-popular-show-the-highland-games-post-pandemic/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Chicago Scots
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210618T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210618T170000
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SUMMARY:England vs Scotland: Euro Cup Watch Party
DESCRIPTION:Join the Chicago Scots and our friends at the Elmhurst Brewing Company to watch Scotland’s second match versus England in the 2021 EUFA Euro Cup. \n1:00 pm – Pregame! Come and enjoy a late lunch from the fine menu at EBC \n2:00 pm- Kickoff Begins \n15% of sales will be donated to the Chicago Scots.  And *when* we win\, Elmhurst Brewing Company’s owner will open a case of Macallan 12! \nThis event is complimentary\, space is limited. Please register by June 15\, 2021. \nThank you to our Partner at The Elmhurst Brewing Company \n  \nRegister Now
URL:https://chicagoscots.org/event/england-vs-scotland-euro-cup-watch-party/
LOCATION:Elmhurst Brewing Company\, 171 N Addison Ave\, Elmhurst\, IL\, 60126\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chicago Scots
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210611T173000
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SUMMARY:Dram & Discussion
DESCRIPTION:Topic: Scotland’s Chances in the Euro Cup \nJoin Jamie Smith\, retired professional Scottish Footballer\, Rory Hedderly of the Scottish Government USA and Chicago Scot Murray Findlay to discuss Scotland’s National Football team’s chances in the upcoming EUFA Euro Cup before their first match against the Czech Republic on June 14 in the second of Chicago Scots popular Dram & Discussion Series. \nGuest Speakers: \nJamie Smith\n(Scotland\, Celtic\, Aberdeen\, ADO Den Haag\, Colorado Rapids)\nAcademy Director\, Nashville Soccer Club \nRory Hedderly\nDeputy Head of the Scottish Government USA \nMurray Findlay\nDirector of Coaching\, Chicago Edge Soccer Club \nThank you to our sponsor The Elmhurst Brewing Company \nThis event is in partnership with the American Scottish Foundation. \n \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \nPlease click the link below to join the webinar:\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/83117602221 \n  \nOr One tap mobile :\nUS: +13126266799\,\,83117602221# or +19292056099\,\,83117602221#\nOr Telephone:\nDial(for higher quality\, dial a number based on your current location):\nUS: +1 312 626 6799 or +1 929 205 6099 or +1 301 715 8592 or +1 253 215 8782 or +1 346 248 7799 or +1 669 900 6833 \nWebinar ID: 831 1760 2221 \n  \nRegister Now
URL:https://chicagoscots.org/event/dram-discussion/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Chicago Scots
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SUMMARY:Scottish Business Forum Series
DESCRIPTION:Topic: Scot Forge Mission Critical for Mars and Scotland’s Race to Space \nJoin a behind-the-scenes discussion with newsmakers in aerospace including Scot Forge\, the company that forged the wheels for Mars rovers Curiosity and Perseverance and the Scottish Space Leadership Council and Leonardo UK on the entrepreneurial innovations in Scotland’s commercial aerospace market from space ports to launch vehicles\,satellite manufacturing\, and more. \nGuest Speakers:\nJason Artner\nDirector Aerospace Services\, Scot Forge \nMatt Davis\nSales Engineering\, Scot Forge \nJohn Innes\nChairman\, Scottish Space Leadership Council and\nVP of Technology Innovation at Leonardo UK \nSpeaker Bios \nThis program is complimentary. \nSpecial Thanks to our Program Partners \nThe British American Business Council\, Chicago \nThe Chicago Council on Science and Technology \n  \nPlease click the link below to join the Forum : \nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/87130808862 \nOr Telephone: \nDial(for higher quality\, dial a number based on your current location): \nUS: +1 312 626 6799  or +1 301 715 8592  or +1 929 205 6099  or +1 253 215 8782  or +1 346 248 7799  or +1 669 900 6833 \nWebinar ID: 871 3080 8862 \nInternational numbers available: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kbUysFC2vT
URL:https://chicagoscots.org/event/scottish-business-forum-june2021/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Chicago Scots
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SUMMARY:Scottish American History Forum
DESCRIPTION:Topic: Scottish Politics in 2021: The United Kingdom\, Brexit\, and the Independence Movement \nPresenter: Euan Hague\, Ph.D.\, Professor and Director\, School of Public Service\, DePaul University \nEuan Hague Bio  \nJoin via Zoom\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/85792306815\nMeeting ID: 857 9230 6815\nOne tap mobile\n+13126266799\,\,85792306815# US (Chicago) \nThis event is complimentary. To attend\, please RSVP below or email jacksanders@chicagoscots.org. \n 
URL:https://chicagoscots.org/event/scottish-american-history-forum-3/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:History Forum
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210507T173000
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CREATED:20210430T205924Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210503T161025Z
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SUMMARY:Dram and Discussion Series
DESCRIPTION:Topic: Scotland’s Future Post-Election- Analysis of May 6 Scottish Parliamentary Election \nJoin a timely analysis on the projected outcome of the May 6 parliamentary elections and their impact on a second referendum for independence\, opposition to Brexit and other the key issues outlined by the Conservative\, Labour\, Liberal Democrat\, SNP and Green parties. \nGuest Speakers:\nProfessor Euan Hague\, Ph.D.\nBoard of Governors\, Chicago Scots\nDirector of School of Public Service\, DePaul University\nEuan Hague Profile \nProfessor Mark Blyth\, Ph.D.\nDirector of William R. Rhodes Center for International Economics and Finance\nBrown University\nMark Blyth Profile \nThis event is complimentary.  Advance registration required. \nSpecial Thanks to our Program Partners\nThe American Scottish Foundation\nThe Council of Scottish Clans and Associations \n 
URL:https://chicagoscots.org/event/dram-and-discussion-series-may2021/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Chicago Scots
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210501T100000
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SUMMARY:Scottish American History Forum
DESCRIPTION:Topic: The Historic Archive Collections of the National Trust for Scotland\, with a focus on St. Kilda \nPresenter: Ian Riches\, Archivist\, Historic Archive Collections and Properties\, The National Trust for Scotland \nJoin via Zoom\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/89399053934\nMeeting ID: 893 9905 3934\nCall-In Number: 1-312-626-6799…89399053934# \nThis event is complimentary. To attend\, please RSVP below or email jacksanders@chicagoscots.org. \n\nRegister Now
URL:https://chicagoscots.org/event/scottish-american-history-forum-2/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:History Forum
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CREATED:20210412T192512Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210412T193357Z
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SUMMARY:BABC Chicago Monthly Lunch Chat
DESCRIPTION:The Chicago Scots are proud to partner with the British American Business Council Chicago for its Monthly Lunch Chat Network Event. \nThe April lunch chat will feature Gus Noble and Dawn Miller of Chicago Scots and Caledonia Senior Living. \nSpeakers\nGus Noble\, President of Chicago Scots and Caledonia Senior Living\nDawn Miller\, Vice President Philanthropy of Chicago Scots and Caledonia Senior Living \nThe event is complimentary. Registration is required. \nRegister Now
URL:https://chicagoscots.org/event/babc-chicago-monthly-lunch-chat/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Chicago Scots
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20201130T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20201130T200000
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CREATED:20201125T225306Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201129T183513Z
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SUMMARY:The 175th Annual Virtual St. Andrew's Day Gala "Feast of the Haggis"
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate 175 years of Chicago Scots!  Our virtual event will be hosted on St Andrew’s Day\, November 30th. Join us as we salute our Scottish identity\, honor distinguished leaders and support the vital work of Caledonia Senior Living and Memory Care. \nWhile we are heartbroken not to be together for our gala this year – we Scots are nothing if not resilient. Our virtual evening will include all of the pomp and circumstance you’d expect for such an incredible milestone. \nCome hear congratulatory messages from leaders near and far\, meet our honorees\, grab your whisky and enjoy some bagpipes and Highland dancing. You can see our list of confirmed speakers here. \nThanks to the help of Gary Maclean\, the National Chef of Scotland\, the Feast will come to you!  Chef Gary has curated a “Feast in a Box” – a Scottish hamper of specialty items that is available for purchase separately. \nA special thank you to our anonymous donor for a $50\,000 matching gift in honor of our 175th anniversary to double the impact of every gift to help our elder care mission. \nPut on your tartan and help celebrate the heroes and values that shaped our first 175 years and the heroes among us today. Save this page and come back on November 30th for links to the event and pre-show activities! \nFor more information\, please visit the event page located at https://chicagoscots.org/175th
URL:https://chicagoscots.org/event/175th-annual-st-andrews-day-gala-feast-of-the-haggis/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Chicago Scots
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