Proud day!

[beloitpiper]

I am the newest member of the Milwaukee St. Andrew's Society!!!

Basically, a frat...except all Scottish. Man, this is going to be fun.

[Tattoo Bradley]

Haha. Have fun.

[McMurdo]

Excellent, I hope you have fun.

[macwilkin]

I am the newest member of the Milwaukee St. Andrew's Society!!!

Basically, a frat...except all Scottish. Man, this is going to be fun.

Most St. Andrew's Societies are fraternal in nature, but if you're expecting Animal House, I wouldn't get your hopes up.

At one time, many St. Andrew's Societies were similar to other fraternal organizations (Masons, Odd Fellows, etc.) with ritual, regalia, etc. Nowadays most are mostly social/informational in regards to meetings, although though you still find some more traditional ones, such as the St. Andrew's Society of Philadelphia, St. John New Brunswick, etc.

But, I'm sure you'll enjoy your membership -- the Milwaukee society has a good history and many notable members, including the grandfather of General Douglas MacArthur, Arthur MacArthur Sr.

Regards,

Todd

[CelticRanger66]

Congrats!! One day when I retire and stop going all over the world I am going to join the Richmond, Va St. Andrews Society. Have FUN

[GMan]

Very nice indeed.

[beloitpiper]

Most St. Andrew's Societies are fraternal in nature, but if you're expecting Animal House, I wouldn't get your hopes up.

Yes, I know that. But at the same time, we know how to have fun while helping the community. We never foget that we are first a philanthropic organization and second a social organization.

[macwilkin]

Yes, I know that. But at the same time, we know how to have fun while helping the community. We never foget that we are first a philanthropic organization and second a social organization.

You're preaching to the choir, as I am one of the charter members of the Scottish St. Andrew's Society of Springfield, Missouri, and a member of several other Scottish organizations that engage in charitable activities. :mrgreen:

T.

[starbkjrus]

snip....

the Milwaukee society has a good history and many notable members, including the grandfather of General Douglas MacArthur, Arthur MacArthur Sr.

Regards,

Todd

Arthur MacArthur Sr. ? Something doesn't seem right there.

[macwilkin]

Arthur MacArthur Sr. ? Something doesn't seem right there.

Arthur MacArthur Sr. (Scottish immigrant)
Arthur MacArthur Jr.
Douglas MacArthur

"Dug-out Doug's" Dad, Arthur MacArthur Jr., was awarded the Medal of Honor for actions at Missionary Ridge during the Civil War. Later he served a General in the regular army and saw service in the Philippines. Arthur Jr. died while giving a speech to a reunion of his old regiment, the 24th Wisconsin.

T.