Ulster-Scots Society of America Annual
General Membership Meeting ~ Oct. 16-18, 2009
~ during the Stone Mountain Highland Games

Ulster-Scots Society of America, despite the recession and tight pocket books, will once again hold our Annual General Membership Meeting in conjunction with the 37th Annual Stone Mountain Highland Games at Stone Mountain Park and at the Hilton Atlanta Northeast near Atlanta, Georgia across the weekend of October 16-18, 2009 with special emphasis being given to the evening of Saturday, October 17.

As a special treat, during our evening gathering on Saturday, October 17 at 6:45 p.m, we will sponsor a program, “UNCOVERING YOUR SCOTS-IRISH HERITAGE: History, Genealogy, Travel”, conducted by Fintan Mullan, Executive Director of the Ulster Historical Foundation based in Belfast, Northern Ireland. Many of you may know of the excellent books and research tools available through the UHF aiding the historian and individual genealogist alike.

Our time together Saturday will give you a chance to make an acquaintance with one of the leading researchers of the Ulster-Scots/Scots-Irish story and genealogy. The program will be followed by book purchasing opportunities and a reception with food and drinks. Attendees can receive a free brochure “The Scots in Ulster” and enter a drawing for a “Plantation of Ulster” CD Rom and a copy of “Scotch-Irish Colonial Merchants”.

There is no charge for the lecture and reception. Bring yourself, friends, and other interested parties. RSVPs appreciated (see meeting letter attached below). This will be a great opportunity not only for U-SSA members and friends to have fun and fellowship, but also to educate the public about Ulster-Scots history and culture.

For more on the Stone Mountain Highland Games, visit www.smhg.org, Also, download the meeting letter, agenda and registration/feedback form here.

~ FREE Lecture ~

Book Signing, and Reception
with Ulster Historical Foundation Executive Director and Northern Ireland Native , Fintan Mullan

Saturday, October 17, 2009
Cobb & DeKalb Rooms • Hilton Atlanta Northeast Hotel
5993 Peachtree Industrial Blvd. Norcross, GA 30092 (770) 447-4747

Uncovering Your Scots-Irish Heritage: History Genealogy Travel ”

“Uncovering Your Scots-Irish Heritage” includes:

• An overview of the Scottish settlement of Ulster/northern Ireland.
• Scots-Irish and Irish immigration to North America.
• Genealogical sources and tools to uncover your roots.
• Scots-Irish history and genealogy books.
• Giveaway of “The Scots in Ulster” brochure and map and drawing for a “Plantation of Ulster” CD Rom and “Scotch-Irish Colonial Merchants” book.
• Advice on what to do and where to go next to explore your Scots-Irish ancestry.
• 400th Anniversary of the Plantation of Ulster 1610-2010.
• 2010 Ulster-Scots Heritage Tour to Northern Ireland.
  

TRAVEL to Northern Ireland/Ulster Summer 2010!

Learn how you can come see the land, culture, and cousins of your Ulster-Scots ancestors who built America. This tour may be the subject of a BBC documentary! Learn how you might
appear in it.

• Listen to this informative presentation on Ulster- Scots/Scots-Irish roots and travel to Northern Ireland.
• Meet Ulster Historical Foundation Director Fintan Mullan.
• Enjoy a reception afterwards with fun and fellowship.
• Learn more about the Ulster-Scots Society of America – the country’s newest and most dynamic Ulster-Scots/Scots-Irish heritage organization.
• Share your family stories, history, and heritage.
• Free Presentation 6:45 – 7:45 p.m.
  and Optional Buffet following.
  

*Presentation and buffet are free. Limited seating and availability. RSVPs appreciated by calling Glen Pratt (806) 676-3339 or by marking your name down at an Ulster-Scots Society booth.