17th Annual Burns Night Gala Celebration

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1 The American-Scottish Foundation in association with The University Club invites you to join us for the 17th Annual Burns Night Gala Celebration on Friday January 20th, 2012 at The University Club One West 54th Street, New York Reception and Whisky Tasting: 7:00 p.m. Dinner: 8:00 p.m. Scottish Reels: 10:15 p.m. Dress: Highland Dress / Black Tie The American-Scottish Foundation, Inc. Scotland House, 575 Madison Avenue, 10th Floor, New York, New York Tel: (212) Fax: (212) asfevents@wwbcny.com

2 The Burns Supper celebrates, in words and music, the immortal memory of Robert Burns and Scotland s heritage. The first recorded Burns celebration was held in 1801, when a group of his good friends gathered and so was born the legendary Burns Supper. One of the evening s features is Piping in The Haggis. With full fanfare, the piper announces the arrival of the Haggis leading a procession comprising the chef, the orator and the whisky bearers in the presenting of the Haggis. After circling the room in order that all assembled guests may see the magnificent Haggis, it then is placed in position ready to be Addressed. Our orator is Dougal Munro, well known for his resounding and animated recital of Burns Address To A Haggis. At the appropriate time, during the line An cut you up wi ready slight, with a flourish Dougal will take his dirk and pierce the Haggis, concluding with Gie her a Haggis!. The evening will begin with a Reception and Whisky Tasting presented by William Grant and Sons, Inc., featuring The Balvenie and Glenfiddich single malt whiskies. William Grant & Sons, of the small highland village of Dufftown, Scotland, distills some of the world s leading brands of Scotch whisky. Glenfiddich is the world s most awarded single malt. Entertainment will include musical entertainment and guest artists. The evening will conclude with reels and dancing. Burns is regarded as the national poet of Scotland and last year was voted The Most Important Scot by the people of Scotland. Robert Burns was born on January 25th, 1759 and died on July 21, 1796 at the age of 37. The American-Scottish Foundation is the pre-eminent, national, US-based not-for-profit American-Scottish membership organization in the United States. Formed in 1956 by Lord Malcolm Douglas-Hamilton, the organization s mission remains dedicated to strengthening ties between individuals, institutions and businesses of Scotland and the United States. The Foundation champions the extraordinary and creative relationship between the United States and Scotland for mutual benefit, undertaking an extensive program of projects and events.

3 The American-Scottish Foundation 17th Annual Burns Night Gala Celebration Friday January 20th, 2012 I would like to reserve the following tickets : Burns Circle :... Table of 10 tickets at $ Individual tickets at $325 $... Highland Fling :... Table of 10 tickets at $ Individual tickets at $250 $... ASF Member :... Table of 10 tickets at $ Individual tickets at $195 $... Cost of each ticket in excess of $160 is tax-deductible Cost includes reception, dinner with wines, entertainment and gratuities I would like... RYDER CUP Raffle tickets at $20 each (7 for $100) $... I would like... WINTER Raffle tickets at $20 each (7 for $100) $... I cannot attend but wish to make a donation of $... My company... will match my gift. Enclosed is my total payment for $... I wish to be seated with... I would like you to seat me Name... Address... City... State/Zip... Telephone I am paying by: Check American Express MasterCard Visa Card number... Exp. Date... /... Signature... Please make checks payable to: The American-Scottish Foundation, Inc. Scotland House, 575 Madison Avenue, 10th Floor, New York, New York Tel: (212) Fax: (212) asfevents@wwbcny.com

4 WINTER RAFFLE THE WINNING TICKETS will be drawn at BURNS NIGHT, JANUARY 20, 2012 Tickets are just $20 each or $100 for 7 SEVEN DAYS IN SOUTH AFRICA arranged by the Ambassador of Tourism, South Africa TWO TICKETS ON BRITISH AIRWAYS from New York to Glasgow or Edinburgh in the comfort of World Traveller Plus A DAY OF SMALL GAME SHOOTING at the Chateau De Janvry, near Paris, France as guests of the Baroness Reille HOWIE NICHOLSBY GIFT CERTIFICATE $500 toward a Howie Nicholsby custom made kilt or suit ST. ANDREWS RESTAURANT, NYC - $100 Gift Certificate Plus MANY OTHER PRIZES! See for more details

5 RYDER CUP RAFFLE : TWO TICKETS TO THE 2012 RYDER CUP at the MEDINAH COUNTRY CLUB just outside Chicago, IL THURSDAY and FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 27-28, 2012 THE WINNING TICKET will be drawn at BURNS NIGHT, JANUARY 20, 2012 Tickets are just $20 each or $100 for 7 but the experience will be priceless. All ticket levels for the sought-after Ryder Cup are already sold out... so this is one of the last ways to get tickets. The Ryder Cup is one of the few sporting events in the world that transcends sport and captures the interest and imagination of a spellbound audience across the globe. With origins dating back more than 80 years, The Ryder Cup is one of golf s most historic and prestigious golf trophies. In 2014, it will be Scotland s turn to host the world s biggest golf event for the first time in more than 40 years, when The Ryder Cup will be played at The PGA Centenary Course, Gleneagles in Perthshire. Meanwhile, all eyes are on Chicago for 2012, and you could be there!