Tartan Ball Group pics Tampa

[Shriner]

In February, I came up with the idea of having a Tartan Ball as a fundraiser for Shriner's Hospital for Children. It was to be headed up by the Egypt Shrine Highlander's Bagpipe Band. Also the Krewe of Shamrock and the Krewe of Brigadoon were invited to help out, both of these being kilted parade krewes. Well after 8 months of planning the event was last Saturday, Oct. 13th. We had in attandence 250 people. Here are some pics from the end of the night of the groups on stage.

This is the Krewe of Shamrocks, I am a member also I am the one with the bucket, I was doing 50/50 and Raffle ticket sales all night. I raised over $ 1,700.00....








More group shots coming....

[Shriner]

This is the Krewe of Brigadoon




The Egypt Shrine Highlander's Bagpipe Band





And finally, a group the largest in attendance, The New World Celts




more too come

[Shriner]

Here's a shot of the Band Marching in led by Ed Smoak and Rob St. John




We Crowned a king and Queen, which were John Lawless the highlander's youngest bagpiper and soon to be Atty and Diana from the krewe of Shamrock a nurse and hard worker at all fundraisers.



These are all the pics so far as soon as I get more from the night I will post..

John

[Shriner]

Here's a link that was sent by a member of the NWC, it's a great slide show,

http://flickr.com/photos/23829135@N0...57602419891846
/

Check it out !!!!

John

[Moosedog]

John, thanks for the report. I am glad to see you know how to kneel in a kilt for photos! Looks like the affair was quite a success.

Moosedog

[cessna152towser]

Excellent pics, showing a fine selection of kilts. Looks like a most enjoyable night had by all. Well done on the fundraising.

[GMan]

Wow, those are wonderful!

[Kilted_John]

Cool pix, but yeah, looks like the guy in the MacKenzie needs to be taught how to kneel correctly... Don't need an underwear flash... At least, we know he's not regimental. Not to mention, a couple of the guys in the New World Celts group. At least, they weren't as splayed out as the first guy in the group.

Anyway, looks like a good time was had by all...

-J

[Dirk Skene]

....looks like the guy in the MacKenzie needs to be taught how to kneel correctly.......

He's probably new to kilt wearing. Here is where Shriner of one of the ladies could give him a short lesson

[Shriner]

Here are some comment I recieved since the Ball.

“John, Gretchen and I had a blast! The food and entertainment was awesome! Great job! Can't wait for the second annual Royal Tartan Ball.”
Regards, Jeff Bogue (Shamrock)

“John, Thanks for a great evening. We appreciated being included on your "intivite" list. The folks at my table are definitely looking forward to the 2nd Annual Royal Tartan Ball.”
Sharon Acosta, NWC Lakeland Chapter

“friggin' awesome!”
Thanks, Bryan and Kerryanne, Egypt Shrine Clown

“John, I had a wonderful time. Thank you for all you did to make it happen.”
Susi McCarter, NWC Lakeland Chapter

“Hi John, Just a quick note to thank you for a great time.
David and Sherrie Trick, Egypt Shrine Highlander

“This was an AWESOME event and I think everyone had a
marvelous time. I know I did!”
Slainte! Lisa Logsdon Brandon, NWC Brandon Chapter

“John, What a great event.... we had a great time. The food and the band were
fantastic.”Thanks Jean Stout, Thieves of Loranzo

It feels good to get great comments...

John