Clan Buchanan Society International Inc. New England Region

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The Clan Buchanan Society International Inc. is an organization established in July of 1970 as The Clan Buchanan Society in America, by an interested group of Buchanan descendants at the Grandfather Mountain Highland Games near Linville, North Carolina. In September of 1974, the Society was incorporated in the State of South Carolina. Due to world-wide interest, in July of 1995 at the Grandfather Mountain Highland Games the membership voted at their annual meeting to extend their membership by becoming the Clan Buchanan Society International, Inc. The purpose of the organization centers on (1) The promotion of good fellowship among Scotsmen; (2) the preservation of the culture and traditions of the people of Scotland; and (3) the development of goals consistent with our heritage and member desires. The Society in organized into fifteen geographical regions each served by a Commissioner. Each region covers a specified area that is served by one or more regents. The organization is also served by five elected officers including President, First and Second Vice Presidents, Secretary and Treasurer. Six appointed officers include a Corporate Secretary, Editor, two Genealogists, a Quartermaster and an Attorney. The Executive Council is the governing body of the Society and is comprised of the elected officers and living past presidents. Annual meetings are held and the elected and appointed officers attend many functions around the geographical regions to promote and publicize the organization.

LIST OF SEPT NAMES

CLICK HERE FOR .PDF APPLICATION FILE Please Note: Mail all applications to new address listed below!

Members are eligible for the following benefits: (1) Full use of and privileges at Clan Tents at Scottish festivals and games.  (2) Receive the Buchanan Banner magazine published several times per year. (3) Genealogical service provide by the Society. (4) Use of the Society's genealogical library. (5) Fellowship with your Clan family who share your interest in Scottish history, traditions and hospitality! More information on membership is contained in the text area below.

Eligibility for full membership is limited to individuals and their spouses who are either direct lineal descendants or who can trace ancestry to a Scot bearing the surname Buchanan or one of its Septs. Affiliate membership is open to those unable to trace such heritage but who are of Scottish ancestry. Membership is also open to those meeting those requirements but living outside of the fifteen geographical regions and have interest in the activities of the Society. There are over one hundred eligible Septs listed on the membership application each of which may have numerous acceptable spelling variations. Requirements for membership include (1) the completion of a membership application and (2) the payment of the appropriate fee. Dues are the same for both individual and family memberships and start at $25.00 per year, $75.00 for four years or $500.00 for a life membership.

CLICK HERE to view a list of the Septs and Associated Families of the Clan Buchanan

To receive an application by email contact me at ctbuchanan@gmail.com IMPORTANT: All applications and inquires should be mailed to this NEW ADDRESS Clan Buchanan Society Int'l Inc. Stephene Buchanan, Membership Secretary P.O. Box 630179 Simi Valley, CA 93063

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