MacAskill Sept Society Gathering 2011

•	5:30 – 7:30 Heavy Southwestern hor d’oeurves buffet, includes beef & chicken fajitas, guacamole, salsa & tortilla chips
•	6:00 – 7:00 New Mexico music – Mariachi Spectacular! More information about the performers is available at http://mariachinuevosonido.net.
•	4:00 – 8:00 Cash bar
•	4:00 – 8:00 Shop the silent auction

Saturday September 17

A day of meetings, workshops, and entertainment

10:00AM	Annual General Meeting for Business
Then...	Lunch on your own – (stroll in Old Town recommended)
1:00PM to 4:00PM	Silent auction bidding open Workshops and Seminars beginning at 1:00PM

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An Update and Roundtable Discussion on the MacAskill/McCaskill yDNA Project, Including a Sharing of our Family Trees As Administrator of the McCaskill Genealogy Project on Family Tree yDNA.com, Gary McCaskill of Mississippi is happy to update the group with the newest information on the “Viking marker” that supports the tradition that MacAskills (of various spellings) are descended from Askell, (of various spellings) the last Viking King of Dublin, Ireland. This seminar will couple data from the yDNA participants with their family lineages and also the genealogies that we hope you will bring and share. What fun to find new cousins! And, each time another man joins the project it contributes to the growth of the database. So do drop Gary a note at Askell@BellSouth.Net if you want to participate.

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James N. McCaskill lll presenting: MacAskill Lands at Rubh' an Dunain. Jim McCaskill of Houston, who can trace his lineage directly back to Rubh' an Dunain, a tack on the Isle of Skye, which the MacAskills held for 900 years, will share the lovely photos of his exciting pilgrimage back to the lands of his forefathers. After flying to Edinburgh he rode trains for six hours, drove 20 miles and then hiked out to explore the picturesque ruins and the small lake connected to the sea by a canal which was a safe and hidden harbor for their Viking-like boats. With this presentation he will share the awesome views and the magical essence of his solo adventure walking the lands where his ancestors trod!

6:00PM to 10:00PM

Cocktails, Banquet, Keynote Speaker, Entertainment and Silent Auction

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•	6:00PM Cash Bar, cocktails – silent auction bidding continues
•	7:00PM Dinner is served! (Your choice of entree should be noted on your registration form.) All entrees are accompanied by a side of Traditional New Mexican Calabacitas, which the Pueblo Indians introduced to the Spanish ("calabaza" means "squash" or "pumpkin", in Spanish) and Roasted Piñon Harvest Rice. These pine nuts come from the Piñon, New Mexico's State Tree. #1: New Mexico Pecan Crusted Breast of Chicken with Cognac Cream Sauce #2: Mediterranean Pasta with Fresh Basil, Roma Tomatoes, Artichoke Hearts, Mixed Olives, Garlic, Olive Oil, and Shredded Grana Padano Cheese #3: Petite Sirloin Steak with Cheese Enchiladas made with Blue Corn Tortillas and Red Chili
•	8:00PM Presentation of Scottish Small Pipes by Mac-Tir of Skye Pipe Major, Susanne Aden Lumb.
•	8:30PM Dessert is served, accompanied by New Mexico entertainer Steve Chavez playing Marimba. (You can sample his performance on Youtube, at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V4MYxPDUZdA&feature=related.)
•	9:30PM Auction bidding is closed and items distributed.

Sunday September 18

A Free Day to Explore “The Land of Enchantment”

Please see our Exploring on your Own page for a list of fabulous outings from which you can plan your special day.

Monday September 19

The Feast Day of St. Joseph at Laguna Pueblo
We are privileged to be invited to The Feast Day of St. Joseph at Laguna Pueblo, (47 miles West on old Route 66) a Traditional Feast Day. You can learn more about the feast day traditions at http://www.lagunadevcorp.com/news/1010_feast_day_traditions.html.) We will enjoy traditional Native food provided by the family of Frieda Stewart, a long-time family friend. (We consider Frieda a part of the Bell family!) Frieda and her relatives will serve us lunch in shifts starting at 11:00AM, either before or after MacAskill Gathering guests enjoy exploring the Laguna Plaza. On the Plaza we can browse tables of pottery and jewelry and witness the festive Eagle Dances, Buffalo Dances and Harvest Dances. You’ll be spending the day outdoors so wear comfortable shoes, sunscreen, a hat and carry water.

The additional fee of $20.00 for this special and unique event includes the cost of transportation and lunch. Please join us!

Click here to download the registration form for our 2011 Gathering.