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    The weather was perfect (about 85 degrees with a nice breeze) and we had a good showing of members for our second AGM. More had originally planned to attend,but the current economic conditions and unexpected health problems prevented a larger attendance. Still, there were 18 of us there to enjoy good friends, good food and to continue to spread the word about the revival of Clan Thom(p)son.

     We held our AGM at the Barren River Lake State Park Campground on Saturday evening. We approved bylaws, elected directors, anointed kilts for “first-timers”, and installed our new THOMPSON Grand Poo-bah  (this is a fun position for a one year stint to remind us not to take things too seriously). We enjoyed cheese cake, brownies, and cookies along with soft drinks during the meeting. The atmosphere was one of fun and family - all ‘clans’ should be as much like family as ours! Society members will receive their minutes from the AGM via their email/snail mail.

    Nathan Thompson once again swept the field of his age group in the Kilted Mile Race - congratulations, Nathan!

     Next, we wont BEST CLAN TENT out of more than 60 clans! WOO HOO!!! There is a picture of the award presentation in the Gallery along with other pictures from the Glasgow Games and AGM.

     And, if that wasn’t enough, Tom had an article published in the program ‘In Search of Clan Chiefs.’ The article briefly outlined the various methods of clan establishment with/without a chiefly line. It was very well received by the games committee and numerous people stopped at the tent to say they enjoyed it. So.....did we have a good weekend or what???!!!

    Following our AGM meeting on Saturday night, we elected our new Grand Pooh-Bah who will serve until next year’s AGM. Fred Cash won the ‘honor’ this year and donned the official Pooh-Bah hat after receiving the oath of office. Hannah Thompson really wanted to run, but she’s under age. Don’t worry, Hannah....you’ll age!

    Pending approval by the full membership, Glasgow will again be the site of the 2010 AGM. As our membership grows in other parts of the country, we will be able to hold it in other areas. The west or northwest would be nice....what say you in California, Utah and Colorado?