Mailing Address:
The Scottish St. Andrew Society of Greater St. Louis
P. O. Box 50306,
St. Louis, MO 63105-9998
(636) 519-7979
E-Mail: stlstandrews@gmail.com
Board members 2009 - 2010
President -- David Brown Steve grew up in His first position was at St Anthony’s Steve has been married to Elizabeth (Sekulovich) Nichols for 38 years (in June). They have two children Julie and Steven, both living in St Louis. Julie is married to Tim O’Neal; who gave them their first grandchild, Elizabeth Jeanne. Son Steven in an art director in advertising. Steve's wife has a small antique business, focusing on true early American things, which Steve “manages”, meaning he keeps track of inventory, sales, etc on Quick Books. They travel to This past year Steve began putting together the family genealogy. Working first on the Nichols, he has traced a continuous Patrilineage to his fifth great grandfather John Nichols, born in ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
David was born and raised in Edinburgh, Scotland. After graduating from Heriot Watt University he worked for Oracle for a number of years as an IT consultant which is what brought him to the US in 1999. Since then he has settled in St Louis, starting his own IT firm and actively getting involved in the local community.
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Vice-president -- Doug Stirrat
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Program Chair / Secretary -- Linda Forrester
Linda was born in Glasgow, Scotland and moved to St. Louis in 1976 at the age of 12. She is the daughter of long time members, Tom & Norma Forrester. This is Linda's second year on the Board.
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Membership Chair / Webmaster -- Dave Hill
Dave traces his Scottish ancestry through his Mother's side. He is a MacDonald, as well as a Ferguson, and is currently the State of Missouri Deputy Commissioner for Clan Donald.
Dave is one of our members who is available to speak before groups and schools. He speaks about Scottish dress, culture, history, weaponry, and Highland battle tactics (tailored to the age of his audience).
Dave is also an avid genealogist and is available to provide advice on researching your Scottish ancestry.
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Robert Burns Celebration & Activities Chair -- Jeffrey McClain
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Treasurer -- Jerry Dyer
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Attorney -- Allan Stewart
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Chaplain -- John Carothers
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Historian & Thistle Times Editor-- Steve Nichols
Member at Large -- Denise Duffy
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Immediate Past President -- Chris Fulton
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Newsletter: Thistle Times
